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Welcome to Driftwood Cottage!
Perfect space for GAME NIGHT! Enjoy dozens of board games, puzzles, and books!
Living room is open to dining room. Great social space!
Brand new Spring 2020 are 2 reclining sofas and 2 reclining chairs
Cozy space with pallet wall and flat screen TV. Relax after a day of exploring!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washburn, WI
  • Bayfield County Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails

3 bedroom cozy cottage with well equipped kitchen & great social spaces in living & dining rooms. Sleeps 6 with comfortable new mattresses & fluffy down-comforters. Includes washer/dryer, WIFI, & air conditioning. 1 acre property has a bonfire ring and furnished indoor/outdoor patios. We are located in Bayfield County WI just blocks from downtown Washburn's & Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. Ideally located to enjoy all four seasons of northwoods & lake life during your vacation. Truly your home away from home in quiet Washburn Wisconsin. Come stay and relax…you’re on lake/trail time!

Only 12 miles from Bayfield, Wisconsin, Madeline Island Ferry & the Apostle Islands.

Driftwood Cottage is tucked in the small quiet town of Washburn Wisconsin, nested between the Chequamegon National Forest and Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. Just recently renovated using red oak hardwood flooring and whitewashed reclaimed cedar ceilings, this 1,400 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath cozy cottage is full of charm and quirky vintage decor. In the fully stocked kitchen you will find white carrera marble countertops, northwood birch kitchen cabinets, and a beautiful hand built farm table.

Other special highlights include a unique living room pallet wall made from reclaimed hardwoods where you can relax and put your feet up after a long day exploring the great outdoors. Access to Netflix on the flat screen TV is provided for those cozy nights you want to spend inside! Enjoy gathering around the dining room table for supper where afterwards you will find a cupboard stocked with dozens of board games and puzzles.

Our nearly one acre property has a bon-fire ring with adirondack chairs as well as an outdoor patio complete with a comfortable wrought iron dining table and seating for 6. If ATVing is your passion you can access ATV routes and trails directly from our property. Even if it rains, our indoor patio is the perfect space to curl up with a good book and watch the whitetail deer come to feed from our crabapple tree at dusk.

Just a short walk into town, you can enjoy several local eateries offering wood fired pizza, irish scotch eggs, locally caught fish fry, homemade seasonal soups, and fresh baked breads. We even have a local brewery with a tasting room. While in town, enjoy the Washburn walking trail which stretches along 1.34 miles of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay shorelines. Here you will discover 3 sandy beaches where you can look for beach glass and driftwood, or just simply watch the sunrise. This is also a perfect place to fill up your water bottle from the artesian well, put your sea kayak in the water and take in the views of sandstone cliffs. Make sure to stop by our town’s quaint shops including sweets, local art, antiques, books, local pottery, and handmade jewelry just to name a few.

Winter in our area is something you will never forget with plenty of snow packed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Directly from our property you can access the snowmobile trailhead, just blocks away. Here you can explore over 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and forest roads which take you through the Chequamegon National Forest trails as well as the famous Tristate corridor trail system. Don’t forget to try out snowshoeing in our local nature center located just outside of town. When the bay here on Lake Superior freezes over it’s time for ice fishing, hiking the trails, and fat tire cycling to see the ice caves.

Driftwood Cottage in Washburn Wisconsin: Come, Stay, Relax : )

PLEASE NOTE:. This cozy cottage is comfy, super clean, and adorable. 3 bedrooms are on second story and are in close proximity to each other. These are not large bedrooms. 2 rooms have bifold doors, the twin beds room has an accordion door as the room divider. Again, please don't be surprised that they are not master suites. Space is perfect for a close family and/or adults who actually enjoy spending time together and are not looking for total privacy from noise. 1400 SQUARE FOOT SPACE INCLUDES LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, EAT IN KITCHEN, LAUNDRY//SITTING ROOM, 1.5 BATHS, AND 3 BEDROOMS. NOT LARGE BEDROOMS!

Property manager

Sheryl Oksimowicz
Premier Host

Languages

English, Polish

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
A charcoal grill has been provided. You must provide your own supplies and are agreeing to clean after use or $50 will be kept from your deposit
Please check home upon arrival for any cleaning or maintenance issues and report to owner immediately
Please keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 7am. We are located in a quiet area and want to continue respecting our neighbors

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Washburn

Located in Washburn, this holiday home is in a rural area. Apostle Islands Marina and Mount Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Ashland Mural Walk and Bayfield Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Washburn, WI

What's nearby

  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • StageNorth - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 17 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪South Shore Brewery Taphouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails located?

This family-friendly Washburn holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bayfield County Courthouse and Lake Superior. StageNorth and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason k.

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

Fishing Trip

Very nice, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

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

Great place to stay!

The cottage was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked with anything you could need! Our family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Charming Rustic Cottage

We loved the decor and the beds and furniture were super comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

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

Great stay!

Super cozy house for families. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

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

Perfect place for our winter weekend

We stayed at Cheryl’s place for the Book Across the Bay. While the weather didn’t cooperate for the event, the house was perfect for our weekend. The interior was warm and cozy. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was also perfect with easy access to Bayfield, Washburn, and Ashland. Sheryl checked on us multiple times during the weekend and was very personable. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great accomodations

House was just as advertised. Plenty of room. We had a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Adventure

Small town charm and nature walks. House provided local ambiance and modern convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

It was nice

It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac N.

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

Great week

We spent tne week in the cottage for our wedding week and it was perfect for us and the 3 kids
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederika M.

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

Nice and cozy

It’s a nice cozy home with many different things to do both in and outside. Very close to Bayfield and Ashburn.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Wonderful vacation

Our stay was very comfortable. The house had everything we needed for a great vacation. Our children enjoyed the toys and games. Communication was excellent, and the location was ideal. The house was located near Ashland and Bayfield. We are grateful for the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Perfect size for our family

Great place to stay if you are in the bay area. Everything we needed was there and the location is great if you enjoy small towns and walks down by the lake. Would stay here again and recommend. Very clean and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke H., Negaunee, MI

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

Very cool place to stay.

Love the woodwork and layout. Very nice living room and plenty of room for 4 guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Sister Trip

The house was perfect for us three sisters. The area is so fun to visit. The house had everything we needed, plush towels, fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. It was even perfect for the rainy day when we stayed in and played games. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed the clean kitchen and comfortable living room. Large yard and outdoor firepit was nice. Cottage was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann W.

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

Lots of things to do in the area

It was very clean and well stocked with many of the small things you wouldn’t think to bring
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Bayfield area vacation

Very pleased! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Cozy and comfortable!

Two friends enjoyed a couple enjoyable evening here while in the area for a Women’s mountain bike camp. We didn’t spend much time at the house, but enjoyed every moment we did, and slept great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and quiet. It is a great benefit to be able to wash clothes as needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Driftwood Cottage Vacation

We had a great time staying at this property. The owners gave easy to understand instructions for checkin and the checkout process ahead of time and had this info posted in the house. They had everything stocked that we needed (including a spice cabinet and lots of games!). They also had current travel guides in the house which helped a lot. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie r.

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

Very cozy and absolutely unique!

Speechless! Took my mother and two children. The house is gorgeous and very relaxing! The area was great and everything was close by so we were able to do a lot in just a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Washburn Getaway

Everything was to our liking. We had a family fishing trip, and the house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Everything Lovely

Quiet, clean, perfect for three guys.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Family time

Awesome place. Very clean and great home feel. Well stocked with anything you may need. Very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

First trip to Bayfield

We enjoyed our stay at the Driftwood Cottage very much. The house was very clean and cozy. It was well decorated and comfortable. A short twelve minute drive to Bayfield. While in Washburn we enjoyed visiting the local South Shore brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Oksimowicz

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We just finished up our fourth year of hosting at Driftwood Cottage. 8 years ago we purchased this small home "Way Up North" as a way to be closer to our transplanted daughter, son-in-law, and grandbabies. For 2 years we spent both summers, all school breaks, every work vacation, and many long weekends turning this labor of love into our Home Away From Home/Vacation Rental!

Some of our most memorable projects were tearing out shag carpet (thank you to our son-in-law!), replacing all the old drop ceilings with whitewashed reclaimed cedar, building a pallet wall (50th Bday gift..thank you to my husband!), collecting vintage pieces for the breezeway shelves, and combing the Washburn beaches for driftwood with our youngest daughter and turning them into a father fish/daughter fish wall art piece for her father's day gift!

I still can’t believe that so much work could bring so much joy! Please be our guests. We are confident that you will fall in love with Driftwood Cottage’s charm and quirky vintage decor. Ideally located to enjoy all four seasons of Northwoods & lake life during your vacation. Driftwood Cottage in Washburn Wisconsin: Come, Stay, Relax : )

Why they chose this property

Located on beautiful Bayfield Peninsula, Washburn Wisconsin is nested between the Chequamegon National Forest and Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. We are only 12 miles from Bayfield and the ferry to Madeline Island. So much to explore!

What makes this property unique

Quiet neighborhood just blocks from downtown Washburn, Chequamegon Bay, snowmobile and ATV trail!

Languages:

English, Polish

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