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Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach!

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Relax indoors or out.  The beach is great for socializing by the fire!
Exterior
Property grounds
Boardwalk lets you get up close to the lake without getting sandy
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 13408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washburn, WI
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bayfield County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

South Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

West Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach!

Welcome to the spectacular Bay View Chalet, a stunningly spacious, beautiful, and modern home, with its own private beach on the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior! This amazing property sits right on the shoreline, just 18 minutes south of all that Bayfield has to offer, and 15 minutes north of more great shopping, restaurants, and provisions in Ashland. We are proud of our 5-star rating, and trust that you will enjoy this property as much as we do!

Perhaps the most striking feature of this home is the 3-story Great Room overlooking the lake. The massive wall of windows opens up gorgeous views from every part of the house. Part of the distinctive appeal of this room is the coffee and wet bar, which includes a wine fridge, microwave, and two coffee makers (both regular and Keurig). Adjacent to the Great Room is a theater room with Blu-ray player, full surround sound, and 65” TV. The ground floor also boasts a huge master suite (king bed) that includes two private sitting areas - one of which is a small outdoor screened porch – plus a bathroom with a ceramic tile shower and luxurious, 2-person jetted tub.

Our gourmet kitchen is appointed with everything you need to cook for and entertain your family and friends with class: 6-burner Jenn-Air gas range, granite countertops, cherry cabinets, a 4-seat granite breakfast island, double ovens, dishwasher, and refrigerator (with a second full-sized refrigerator just a few feet away). Appliances and utensils abound for all your entertaining needs.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining room with seating for up to 10, plus two additional oak tables in the Great Room to comfortably seat more. There's also outdoor seating on the deck. Enhance the atmosphere with our 3-sided stone gas fireplace, visible from the kitchen, dining room, and Great Room.

Head upstairs via the grand, glass-railed, split staircase to find 3 large bedrooms, each with its own breathtaking lake view, and each with its own full bathroom. The spacious south bedroom sleeps up to 6 – perfect for the kids or grandkids. It has a king bed, plus a bunk bed that has a double lower bed and single (twin) upper bed (this room also has a roll-away twin if needed). The equally sized north bedroom sleeps up to 3 (queen and twin), and the middle bedroom sleeps 2 (king). Each bathroom has a ceramic tile shower (one with tub).

From the second floor, guests over age 10 can ascend one of two solid oak staircases to the third floor loft. This is the pinnacle of the Chalet! Enjoy the quiet sitting area and look out for miles over Lake Superior, or get some work done in the small office area. (Note: For their safety, we ask that children under 10 stay off these narrow stairways unless accompanied by an adult; gates are provided).

Step outside, breathe in the fresh lake breeze, and listen to the water lap up on your private sandy beach. The lake water is clear, shallow and perfect for swimming! Bring kayaks, paddle boards, and other favorite water toys. Enjoy some friendly competition in the yard with family lawn games (provided), or move to the paved parking area for a fast-paced game of basketball. Grill some steaks and burgers on our Weber gas grill. Enjoy an evening campfire and roast marshmallows on the beach in our fire ring (firewood is available for purchase nearby).

Within 100 yards of our front door, you’ll find bike, 4-wheeler, and snowmobile trails that are part of the renowned County-wide trail system.

Venture away from the property and within 20 short minutes you’re in the center of Bayfield, a town honored by national publications for its restaurants, marina, shopping, entertainment, and overall charm. Go on a glass-bottom boat tour and visit nearby shipwrecks, visit the sea caves of the Apostle Islands by kayak or tour boat, take the ferry to Madeline Island, or experience one of Bayfield’s many events such as the famous Apple Festival in October. Pick fresh apples and berries at a local Bayfield farm, take in 18-holes of golf at one of three local courses, or enjoy an evening show at the Big Top Chautauqua. You’ll never run out of things to do!

Notes:
(1) Base rate is for up to 8 people. Additional people (up to 13 max) are charged at $25/person per night. This helps keep our prices affordable for smaller groups, and acknowledges that larger groups cost more (energy, trash, wear and tear, waste water, etc.). This is common for most VRBO properties. You will see the extra person fees itemized before you book.

(2) Sorry, we are unable to accommodate pets.

Property manager

Keith & Karen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly enforced.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly enforced.
No children under age 10 allowed in third floor loft (gates provided).
Please, no smoking anywhere on the property!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Washburn

Located in Washburn, this holiday home is on the beach. StageNorth and Ashland Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ashland Mural Walk and Bayfield Maritime Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Washburn, WI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • StageNorth - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 24 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪South Shore Brewery Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Chalet on Lake Superior with Private Sandy Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Washburn holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. StageNorth and Bayfield County Courthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

This home had great views! Everything we needed for our stay! We had so much fun family time here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Beautiful facility at a beautiful location. Always perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, nice beach, easy access to Washburn/Ashland. Thoughtful games , various sports balls

Lovely property, fire pits for s’mores, tetherball, basketball hoop so always something to do outside for 4 boys, several tvs, great bedroom choices
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gresham C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and wonderful hosts!

We loved the property and absolutely enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Girls Weekend

Stunning home in a beautiful setting! Homeowners were easy to work with and very responsive. Every room had it's own on suite. Couldn't ask for a better place ro spend with my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time a this beautiful house! The beach was a big hit with the group! Everyone enjoyed the coffee bar area and the entertainment room ! The house is very well set up with many lovely areas for people to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular!

This beautiful home was the perfect place for our women’s hiking trip! It was spacious, immaculate, and well stocked with everything we needed. The pictures on the website were an accurate representation of the home. The owners were very responsive and wonderful to work with. This place is a true gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeun Hee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

The house has large spaces for a big group. Interior is beautiful. Kids played a lot on the beach and backyard. Adults were relaxed inside well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends annual vacation

Everything was perfect, plenty of space for all 8 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Beautiful property. Fire pit on shore for all to gather around. The house has great gathering spaces, but everyone could have privacy if needed. Spacious and well equipped kitchen. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful property in beautiful location. Great family or multi generational gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father/Son Fishing Trip

13 Father/Son's stayed at the Chalet from June 19th thru June 23rd. We fished out of Bayfield for Lake Trout for 2 mornings and kayaked at the Chalet. We had bon fires on the private beach and loved the Chalet. Highly recommend staying at this very large vacation home. No problem for 13 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a Great Stay

This has become an annual event for my friends, and it never disappoints. We will be booking again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home

Bay View Chalet was a wonderful home base to explore the Bayfield area. The home is comfortable, has amazing views and a great kitchen. The kids and adults didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing, with a beautiful view of the Bay!

The property was very nice! We had a couple of "bumps"; however, Richard and Karen, were very helpful and helped make our stay wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat the view

Big, beautiful, and relaxing. We've stayed here several times and will definitely return. Great for a large group, plenty of space / beds. Kitchen has everything you'll need to cook a meal for a large group. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary Family Weekend

This chalet was Amazing! We had 13 total and there was plenty of room for everyone! Of course Lake Superior was a beautiful back drop for the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking

Spent the weekend with a group of friends and enjoyed the house, the views, and Applefest in Bayfield. House was beautiful, very spacious and worked perfect for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w., Iron Mountain, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Great location and great space! Plenty of room for our group of 6 women (with lots to spare!). We loved the beach, the sunrise, the lake-just all of it. We spent the day in Bayfield but loved spending time at the house too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We came here two years ago and loved the place and we wanted to be here again. The access to the lake was awesome and the house was great. Hosts were awesome at communicating. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Family Getaway

We loved spending time at Bay View Chalet. Perfectly peaceful & relaxing. Gorgeous sunrises. Karen & Keith are the best hosts. They thought of every amenity! Beautifully decorated. We visited the local establishments in Washburn. Bayfield just a short trip away for a little shopping and ferry ride to Madeline Island. We had a fabulous time’
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garrrys 80th Birthday

Absolutely amazing from beginning to end!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A non snowmobile trip

Our weekend was supposed to be a family snowmobile trip but mother nature didn't help. We decided to go anyway. There are many wonderful places to hike and explore. The home was very clean and our host was very attentive to make sure we arrived ok and our stay was good. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

marti c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy 60th Birthday week

What a beautiful home and location. Everything was perfect for our family. The owners were great to work with couldn’t ask for anything more. The home had everything we could ever want to make our stay perfect. My 4-year-old granddaughter said that this was the most perfect vacation ever. She added she wanted me to pay to stay longer she did not want to leave. Thank you for making my birthday a perfect event with my family. Marti
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Keith & Karen

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We live in the Twin Cities, and have always been drawn to Lake Superior. That eventually led us to Bayfield, where we purchased a property in 2015. During our visits here, we have become ever more attached to the area, leading us to purchase another property in 2018.

Why they chose this property

The house itself, inside and out, is simply spectacular! We hope to retire to the area some day.

What makes this property unique

This property is close to everything. From our home at the south end of Washburn, within 20 minutes, you're in either Bayfield or Ashland. And yet, whether inside the Great Room, or outside on the deck or the sandy beach, you are seemingly far away from the cares of this world!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests