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Bell Street Lodging-Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Madeline Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bell Street Lodging-Retreat

In the heart of downtown Madeline Island is the newly acquired Bell Street Lodging. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and beaches. This is an ideal place to relax and take in the views. Your rental unit is located on the second floor and has its own private deck to enjoy morning coffee a cocktail or just to soak in the scenery. There is additional common space that can be enjoyed as well. This includes a massive deck with plenty of seating and tables to enjoy additional views or company if you so chose. We have created a bbq and beer garden as well. Use one of the grills and courtyard area for wonderful meal outside.

The lodging includes four bedrooms allowing for up to 10 guests. Please note that the max guests allowed is 10. If you exceed the max amount we may ask you to leave the property and no refund will be provided.

Three of the bedrooms have Queen Beds. Two of the queen bedrooms have access to their own deck. One bedroom has a set of bunk beds. The bunk beds are adult sized with 8" thick mattresses.

The Bell Street Lodging was constructed with concrete forms. The concrete forms offer a quiet sanctuary within your space. Or step outside and walk a 100 yards to Tom's Burned Down Cafe. Tom's is an island music oasis. Not to mention spectacular for people watching. Enjoy a short walk to the Beach Club for a sunset view and refreshment. Your family could enjoy Grampa Tony's also within 100 yards of your stay.

If you enjoy the convenience of staying close to the action this is the accommodation for you. One flight of stairs, unpack and park your car for the rest of your stay if you chose.


The Bell Street is no longer being advertised and operated as a bar/restaurant/event center. There may be a rare occasion that an event happens (more to help the community). Please check our website calendar at https://www.bellstreettavernmi.com. Click on the calendar tab and see if anything is posted. There are a total of 4 units as a part of this building and there may some noise from your neighbors (similar to an apartment). We just want you to be aware this is not a single family rental unit.

Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.

Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.

Property manager

Dave Marchetti
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Note: A refund will not be provided if your vacation needs to be cut short due to weather conditions which may affect the ferry schedule

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 and a deadlock

About the area

La Pointe

Located in La Pointe, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, while Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum 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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La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Madeline Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 54 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 54 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 55 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 59 min drive - 8.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Street Lodging-Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell Street Lodging-Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bell Street Lodging-Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bell Street Lodging-Retreat located?

Located in the heart of La Pointe, this apartment building is steps away from Lake Superior and Madeline Island Museum. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay here! We had such an amazing time. Not all of our family were able to come this time due to some unforeseen circumstances, but we will DEFINITELY come back again next year. We LOVED this place. It was clean, spacious, quiet and perfectly located, and just wonderful all the way around. Thank you so very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Review

The property manager was very responsive when there was an issue. He kept us updated and worked until the issue was fully resolved. The place is in a wonderful location. It was kid friendly and for the most part very clean. One suggestion would be to clean the oven and stove top. I like to cook for the family and for the most part they had all the pans etc needed. I would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula I.

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

Love Madeline Island

Great location in town of LaPointe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Such an amazing property

We have been coming to the island for 20+ years and have stayed at various places throughout. The Bell Street Lodging Retreat was the prefect location and place for my family and friends to take in a lot of what the island has to offer. We walked everywhere and never even got in our car this trip! We will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karleigh M.

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

Great Location!

Comfortable, spacious stay for either families or a group of friends. The location is the best! You’re in the heart of La Pointe close to everything with enough space to be comfortable for a big group. The host did a great job communicating with us. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coryn P.

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

Great island location

Perfect location for 2 families with tweens and teens who want accessibility to stores and restaurants. Same for the adults! Loved getting to know the shop owners and islanders. Super quick drive to Big Bay State Park and city park for the beautiful hikes, ledgerock climbs and vistas. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey K.

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

Convenient Clean Stay

Our group of 4 couples had a great stay at this property! We enjoyed the outdoor patio area, fully equiped kitchen, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The host was very responsive to a couple of questions we had. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Madeline vacay

Great place to stay. Nice, clean and close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn T.

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

great place to stay on the island

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R., Saint Paul

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

Wonderful stay!

We found this home to have everything we needed for a great stay for a group of 8 friends. Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

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

Fun

Great centralized location to walk downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka S.

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

Girls weekend in Bayfield

We had a great time, the house was clean and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick M.

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

Family fun

The property was exactly what we were expecting. Easy access to entry and a smart heads up on the ferry schedules and restaurant dining..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Madeline Island - LaPointe

This is an excellent location when staying on Madeline Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great place and wonderful experience!

We had a great experience! We were provided excellent check-in information, the rental property was very clean. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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

Great Location in Town

This property was perfect for our girls weekend providing convenient walking distance to all of the area shops and restaurants. Explored the island, went to the beach, and had a very relaxing time. I cannot express enough how easy the check in process was and location was primo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mike I.

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

Love the Island

It was great, had spiders in the room though
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location for families

This property was perfect for our needs. The apartment is spacious, clean, and quiet and accommodated our large family perfectly. We enjoyed the covered porch as we were able to sit outside and play games while a thunderstorm rolled through one of the nights of our stay. We had an issue with the lock on our door during our stay. We called Dave, the owner of the property, and he immediately had the issue resolved for us. Dave was attentive, responsive, and helpful. We met him later during our stay, and he was incredibly friendly and kind. Loved this property and we will definitely consider this location for future trips to Madeline Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Great extended weekend on the island

Great experience. Was great being in the town area and the place had a bit more space than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kade D.

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

Would Stay Again!

The property was great and the location was excellent. I would definitely recommend it and would stay again if we revisit the island. Dave was a great communicator and everything about our stay was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori p., Cadott WI

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

Clean & convenient

Great location to enjoy the island. Very responsive management to all needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Awesome Place

We had a wonderful time. Great location (close to the ferry landing and Tom's Burned-down Cafe), perfect weather, and no noise from the event venue!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Great location on Madeline Island.

This rental is very easy to find and located in walking distance of everything in LaPointe. The property manager was very responsive to our request for a few additional supplies. For those planning to do a lot of cooking, the kitchen is not Extremely well stocked, but otherwise we had everything we needed, including lots of beautiful deck space. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful beds kitchen living space and large deck.

Love this property Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA K., Fort Collins, Colorado

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

Sister Trip

Six sisters celebrating a 60th Birthday! The condo was just what we needed. We loved the veranda. Although we were there in the fall, the weather was incredible. We were even able to enjoy hiking and the Lake Superior beaches! Many businesses were closed due to late season, but we came prepared and had everything we needed. I Highly recommend this property! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave Marchetti

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English

Premier Host

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