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Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse

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Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Christ Episcopal Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse

Make your escape to Bayfield a happy one at the Sunshine House! This two-story historic house is the perfect home base for a larger group or extended family. It features a full kitchen and bathroom on each floor along with a huge added plus: the home sits on a large two acre parcel of land with ample space to fit multiple generations around the fire pit or to enjoy dinner outdoors. It's located a short half mile walk or drive from Bayfield's shops, restaurants, and ferry landing.

Host Info
Your host runs Bark Point Ventures, a vacation rental management & concierge company that specializes in properties all along Lake Superior's South Shore. We live nearby and are available whenever needed to assist our guests. Our passion is ensuring guests experience the magic of what we feel is one of the most amazing places in the world.

Neighborhood Overview
The Sunshine House is located in a quiet part of Bayfield, on the south side of town, about a short half mile walk or drive from Bayfield's main commercial district with a wide range of shops, restaurants, galleries, and the ferry landing. The home sits on a huge lot that backs up to woods and a small ravine, offering rare privacy in town.

Property Details
The Sunshine House was built in the early 1900s and maintains much of its original charm, including the cozy front porch! The first floor has a dining room, living room (with smart TV), full kitchen, full bath (with a bathtub/shower combo), and a bedroom with a full bed. The second floor is more of a traditional suite-style layout, with the bed and living area in the front half of the space, and the kitchen and bathroom at the back. There are 2 additional beds in this space.

The front of the house features a lovely covered porch with a swing (you can take in views of the lake from here as well!). The back yard has a picnic table, gas grill, and seating around the in-ground fire pit. You'll especially enjoy the sense of privacy the yard offers, as the back yard backs up to woods and a small ravine, and there are no homes to either side. As an added "feature," there's a wonderful fish market just a block away!

Location & Transit Info
Bayfield is a very walkable city, so your best bet is on foot.

Off street parking is available in the parking area next to the house (will fit two cars side-by-side). Plenty of street parking is also available, except during Applefest weekend in October. Less than 10 minute drive to Mt. Ashwabay ski hill, Big Top Chautauqua, hiking trails, beaches, and more.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Enjoy features like concierge services. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Services include a concierge
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Superior and 5 minutes by foot from Apostle Islands Marina
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Erin Hutchinson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grills
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jenny p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Applefest weekend
We stayed in the sunshine house for applefest for 4 nights. It was great! Very clean, close enough to town that we could walk too! We will definitely be back! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayfield here we come
It was a wonderful time in Bayfield. Loved seeing the colors and the friends we have who live there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as listed
Nice location plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caralee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Grrat stay, good location to Bayfield. House was clean and haas the farmhouse feel. Even saw a fox in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything positive
This house is beautifully furnished, has pantry staples in abundance, comfortable beds and comfy bedding, outside space with fire pit, picnic table and grill in a quiet wooded neighborhood. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-Away
Great place to stay while visiting Bayfield!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Cute home near all things Bayfield. Well furnished with all you need . Great info on local attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Could not have been a better overall experience from initial inquiry to booking, from arrival to departure - communication with host was prompt and appropriate. Property clean and nicely appointed. Home close to area attractions, and host recommendations helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Bayfield.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erika L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family weekend
Nice cozy home worked well for our family of four for our long weekend stay. Location was private with plenty of space for easy parking and campfires. It is walkable to downtown but would be all uphill on the way back so we chose to drive. We couldn't see the lake through the trees from the home during our summer stay, but other times of year when there isn't full foliage you could. Our kids loved the front porch swing and hammock in the woods! Overall we were very happy with the Sunshine House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
Very nice property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023