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Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Sunrise view from the living room over Lake Superior!
Wrap Around TV mount so you can watch the game from anywhere in the room!
Crow's nest overlooking the lake, the best spot to take sunrise photos.
View from the gourmet kitchen into the great room!
View of the backyard of our cabin from the Lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area
  • Place, Meyers Beach
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bonus Room

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026!

Sleeps 18 in Beds
Unobstructed Lake Superior Views
Secluded Private Dead-End Road with a 2-acre lot
Newly Renovated Luxury Chef Kitchen
Elevated Screened-In Porch Overlooking Lake Superior
Multiple Gathering Spots Perfect For Large Groups

Welcome to Bark Point Retreat, a premiere Lake Superior private oasis capable of sleeping 18! We are located near the end of Bark's Point overlooking Lake Superior and the Western Apostle Islands with Barks Bay. A picturesque 3-hour drive from MSP and less than an hour from Bayfield, Madeline Island, Apostle Island National Lakeshore, Sea Caves, Cornucopia, Winery's and more!

Great Room Overlooking Lake Superior
==>High-End Luxury Grade Chef's Kitchen
==>Elevated Screen-In Porch Overlooking Lake Superior
==>50" TV Viewable from Kitchen to Living Room
==>Custom Kitchen Table with Bench Seating
==>Bonus Room with 2 Queen Beds (Not a private sleeping area)

2nd Living Room Facing the Big Lake
==>65" TV Perfect for Kids Movie Night
==>Bedroom and 2 Queen Beds with Updated Bathroom
==>Wet-Bar Area with Table and Board Games/Puzzles
==>Queen Bed in Hidden Bedroom Behind Wet-bar

Basement Bedroom with Separate Entrance
==>65" TV with Queen and 2 Single Bed's
==>Private Walk-out to the Lake/Deck

Million Dollar Master Suite Views
==>Attached on-suite with his/her sinks
==>New Bathroom with Stone Shower and Quartz Tops
==>Walk-Out to 2000 square foot deck
==>King Sized Bed with In-Room TV

Private Elevated Lake-Side Outdoor Area
==>Traegar Pro 575 Pellet grill or gas grill available
==>Large Grassy Area Safe for Play with Kids
==>Natural Fence of Raspberries Towards Lake
==>Firepit with Waves in the Background
==>2000 square foot deck

Other Things to Note
==>Lake-Access is not recommended due to difficulty in terrain
==>We prefer Saturday-Saturday bookings in peak season, but if that doesn't work for your schedule feel free to book the days that work for your group, shorter gaps will be opened up per my calendar
==>5 True Bedrooms with One Additional Non-Private Sleeping Area
==>No Surcharge for Cleaning- All Money Received goes directly to Local Cleaners
==>No Surcharge for Extra Guests, we charge based on max occupancy
==>Groups of 8 or less who only want 1/2 the house can get a cleaning fee of 175$, just ask when you book. It has all of the main living areas, with 3 private bedrooms.
==>No Parties- neighbors have grown to expect peace and quiet, and we will not be jeopardizing that. It doesn't mean you can't be outside, just please be mindful of your surroundings.
==> We recently upgraded our back deck to a concrete patio so summer 2026 may look different than pictures posted until landscaping is done.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervised: We have a steep cliff to the lake.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We charge a flat 100$ fee for dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside.
Please no dogs on beds or furniture.
All dogs must be on leashes at all times outside.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Herbster

Located in Herbster, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area, while Heritage Hall Museum and Big Top Chautauqua are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Herbster, WI

What's nearby

  • Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Meyers Beach - 31 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 44 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 49 min drive - 60.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 50 min drive - 61.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cranberry - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Shed - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Corny Coffee & Sweet Shoppe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wader's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens Village Inn - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Direct Lakefront! Now Booking Off-season Dates and 2026! located?

This family-friendly Herbster holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Superior and within 12 mi (20 km) of Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area and Boreal Forest. Port Wing Marina is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! It was clean and included everything we needed! The owners were great at communicating with us and quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great views and area!

This property was very accommodating and well stocked for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Family Vacation

This is the perfect private getaway for a Family Vacation right on Lake Superior. Excellent view of the Lake. The house had every amenity you could need. Great space, plenty of room. Hosts are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect house for our family vacation

Everything about this house was great, plenty of room for my family of 9, location to local towns and the Apostle Islands, communication with property owner, and beautiful views of the lake! I really appreciate all of the extra towels and bedding because other VRBO’s are sometimes not so generous. We also loved the abundance of seating in the great room, we’ve been to several homes that only seat a few when the home sleeps 10-15, so that was fantastic. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Great relaxing getaway

This place was the perfect getaway for me and my friends. The house was clean and they had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Beautiful views, unique design of home.

Our group of 11 all enjoyed the Superior views, plenty of beds, and the unique design of the home. The kitchen lacked nothing and the native wildlife was on display. Excellent property, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Great place for a family get together.

Great location. Great house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time with our whole family over Thanksgiving. The house was spacious with plenty of room to both spend time together and spread out to get a little space. The host was really responsive and helpful. The house did feel a little bit like a maze to start with but was okay once you got use to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette P.

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

Sibling vacation

There was 14 brothers, sisters and in-laws, she ranging from 58-77. We had a blast, the place was great for us all to visit and sleep comfortably, altho we did get lost in the house a few times , it made it an unforgettable stay. Thank you Luke
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Lovely home and property.

Easy check in, beautiful location and home. Peaceful. Just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

10 stars all the way!

Amazing home, space, view, people to work with! The owner Luke was almost instantly responsive to any questions or info I needed. I've never stayed in a vrbo that was that well-stocked with EVERYTHING. And the view was breathtakingly magnificent. The cleaner Renee couldn't have been nicer or more helpful with all of our questions and needs. I give Luke, his staff and home a thousand stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Fall Family Getaway

The prosperity is very spacious and has separate spaces for multiple families, beautiful views of the lake and an awesome well stocked kitchen! We enjoyed grilling and a bon fire overlooking the lake. We loved the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks, and are looking forward to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Winter Wonderland

This was the perfect size for our large group. Very cozy! The teens/young adults enjoyed having one side of the house to themselves. Beautiful views, even in winter! Our favorite part was the location right on the lake. We were able to park in the heated garage, too. Definite bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Huge house, completely private

We were nine people and a few dogs, we stayed in Herbster for five days. Could not have been happier with the place! Plenty of room, well-equipped, very comfortable. Just a 40 minute, beautiful drive from Bayfield, where we visited twice ... though we were happy to spend most of our time just hanging out in the big yard playing games and watching the lake. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Amazing Place!

This house was very clean, spacious, and welcoming. We loved the location of the house. The view of Lake Superior was stunning at all times, but especially at sunrise and sunset. Our hosts were very accommodating and available whenever we had questions. Thank you for the time we spent in your house. We would highly recommend this beautiful peaceful house. We will back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family of 12

The location was beautiful and there was a lot of space to spread out in the house. It was a bit of a maze to figure out the floor plan, as most of the rooms and all of the bathrooms have two entrances. Some of the bedrooms are open spaces, so there isn't a lot of privacy, so that's something to be aware of. There is a lot to do in the area, from parks and beaches to hiking and visiting nearby communities. We had an issue with the property and the owners were super quick and responsive and made it right immediately. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Lake Superior spot to escape

This “cabin” by the lake is great for small or large groups. The location is on the water (listen to the waves) with a spectacular sunrise orientation. It is remote, but we loved it as it was ideally located for the activities we enjoy - bike riding (check out trails in Duluth and north shore), kayaking (Cornucopia and Washburn), hiking, and relaxing with the sound of the waves. The cabin is well appointed and has the most spectacular kitchen that is well stocked with cookware and great knives that actually do the job when slicing and dicing. (We stay in a lot of rentals, and this usually is not the case.) Cornucopia, Apostle Islands, and Bayfield are all excellent. Plus, we found a great pup sitter in the general area via Rover.com for our Mylo when we were out with activities he couldn’t join in on. Also, if you are there in the summer, Bayfield has an amazing collection of produce/fruit stands. Iron River has an exceptional meat market (Jim’s). And, be sure to enjoy a Friday fish fry if you are in the area. We were there almost two weeks. Enjoy!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jackie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

July stay at Lake Superior rental

Rented home July 16-23. Upon arrival, we found the home was not clean; rugs, chair coverings were dirty and stained. There was dust and dirt under beds and around furniture. We cleaned the areas that were dirty. A bag of dog poop was lying next to the food grills in the garage. The garage had empty cardboard boxes and a lot of junk lying around. The outdoor grills were dirty. We cleaned the gas grill Saturday early evening to be able to use it. The house was in need of many repairs. Walls need patching, painting; the outdoor screened door on porch was ripped, the molding around the shower door and the glass panel in the basement bathroom was falling off, light bulbs in the kitchen ceiling needed to be replaced, the screen door on the sliding doors in the lower level fell off. The box spring on the bed in the room with the sliding barn door was broken, a leg on the bench at the kitchen table was wobbly. The yard had not been mowed. I contacted the owner the day we arrived and informed him of the condition of the house and yard. He sent over a repair man, someone to mow the yard and a cleaning lady to clean the pellet grill. The repair man fixed the leg on the bench, replaced the light bulbs in the kitchen ceiling, reapplied the molding to the shower door glass and attempted to fix the broken bed but it was not able to be repaired. The repair man was unable to replace the screen on the screen door porch. We were told the local hardware store did not have replacement screen. The refrigerator in the kitchen areas had been defrosted and cleaned and we were not able to use it when we arrived as it had been turned off. The owner indicated we could access the private area in the lower level as there is another refrigerator in that area. The private area was not locked as were told it would be. When we entered the private area that was dead mouse on the floor and a cluttered dirty room. The yard has an overgrowth of bushes and trees blocking the view of the lake. We noticed other houses on Lake Superior did not have the overgrowth that this property did. On day 4 of our visit, biting black flies swarmed the house and yard. We asked a neighbor about this, and she stated the flies had just hatched and would be everywhere. No one has control over the biting black flies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the kitchen space was wonderful! We really loved the ease of using the available space. Our dog, Marci also loved the space, and I think she felt quite at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views of lake. Cabin had everything you needed. Well stocked, lots of towels and plillows. Beds were very comfortable. We had a nice campfire the last night we were there. Made some wonderful memories. Will definately come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room to spread out. So much closet space. Plenty of towels. The kitchen was well stocked . We appreciated the 3 refrigerators!
Charter fishing 🎣
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful spot on Lake Superior! The setting was peaceful and the views were amazing. Our friends from out of state had a blast. The amenities were great and plenty of space. Unfortunately, there was a small hiccup with the water during our stay, but Luke, the owner, handled it with professionalism, kindness, and generosity. He went above and beyond to make things right, which we truly appreciated. We’d happily return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property. Great venue. Great views.

Our family of 8 adults and 4 children under 6 were extremely comfortable at this property. The kitchen/dining/gathering room was more than ample. The dining area seated the entire family. The HUGE couch seated the crew as well. The kitchen is wonderful and multiple refrigerators really help. The yard is well kept and very inviting. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

40th birthday with friends and family

We had a great time on the lake, plenty of space for multiple families. Checking in and out was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Fabulous time!

Our family and friends from Germany had a wonderful time staying in this lovely home in a beautiful setting. The area is so peaceful and the house so well equipped! We were really impressed and grateful for all the extra nice touches the hosts included. We usually need an extensive supply run after checking in but that was not necessary this time. We loved the outdoor spaces. The communication with the hosts was prompt and thorough,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Luke and Miranda

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I am a physical therapist and my wife is a registered nurse; we live in western Wisconsin with our 5-year old son Niko, 2-year old daughter Georgia, and 8-year old golden retriever Lambeau. We enjoy all things outdoors, and that includes travel!

Why they chose this property

We wanted a property that could host larger groups as we come from big families and have struggled in the past to find something that could accommodate us all. Combine that with the large, breathtaking views of the lake and we knew we had to have it.

What makes this property unique

It is one of the few houses along the south shore that enjoys a sunrise view, and it is also protected from the large northern winds that have a tendency to destroy shoreline for people on the west side of Bark's Point. It is also one of the largest cabin rentals you will find while still allowing everyone to sleep under the same roof. The unique 2nd story screened in porch with the panoramic views are our favorite part of the home.

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