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Motisi's Sandy Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
  • Big Bay State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪72 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Second

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

The Green Room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Motisi's Sandy Beach

A rare beach front property. White sandy beach just 12 steps away.

Find yourself staying at a true beach house on Madeline Island. This property is new for 2020 and has its own sandy beach. Walk out the door with your beach towel, beverages and snacks. You are right there. Need to restock your supplies walk up the 12 steps and get what you need. This property has spectacular views of barrier beach (the State and Town parks) and Michigan. Bring your paddle-board, kayak or water toys (that you can carry to the beach). Spend your days just lounging and letting go of the stress of city life.

The property has a 10’ x 30’ screened in porch to enjoy a morning sunrise with a cup of coffee, take a nap, read a book, dine out on. It is a great outdoor space to enjoy free of mosquito's. The master bedroom has its own 10’ x 16’ deck with the same spectacular views.

The main house has a large fireplace if you want an evening fire. Too hot but still want to enjoy a fire, gather around the fire pit just outside your door.

This property is an eclectic mish mash of design styles. Enjoy a classic avocado green bathroom, galley style kitchen, bamboo floor, or barber chair.

The house is currently configured to sleep 6. Unfortunately, I have to make the following statement. Recently we have had guests who have exceeded the max guests allowed. This is a direct violation of our reservation policy. As an FYI, if your number of guests exceed the max allowed you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.

The three bedrooms consist of a total of 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property consists of 1 ½ baths. The second level has a ½ bath and the main floor (avocado bathroom) has the full bath with a tub shower.

I currently have other VRBO rental properties and you can review them and our customer satisfaction with these property ID’s 1657429, 1430144 and 1434041.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Update 9/6/2020: It pains us to say that we will no longer allow pets at our properties. Failure by the pet owners to follow rules has caused to many issues for us to continue to allow pets. Unfortunately, I am unable to make any exceptions to this policy.

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.

Dave

Property manager

Dave Marchetti
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach 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
A refund will not be provided if the ferries are unavailable for you to leave (stop running due to weather) or arrive. Also no guarantees to extend

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

La Pointe

Located in La Pointe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Big Bay State Park, 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

  • Big Bay State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 72 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 72 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 72 min drive - 20.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Motisi's Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Motisi's Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Motisi's Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Motisi's Sandy Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this La Pointe holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

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

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

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

Beautiful place with lots of space

We enjoyed our stay and loved the beautiful location and view of the water. It's a very spacious and can accommodate a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Great place, great price!

Right on the beach with nice porch. Great place, exactly what we wanted for our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LJ G.

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

The best vacation!

It was the perfect location for a girls trip. Amazing private beach and screened porch. We’d love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muffie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Can’t beat the beach & Great host!

This is one of the best private beach properties on the island! It was great for our 1 year-old. Property was clean and the screened in porch is huge. The host is super accommodating and great to work with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Madeline Island getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family loved the beach front access. I loved hearing the waves over night while sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook R.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful location, with lots of beach to explore. The house was as described; cozy and clean. The beds were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Room with a View

Beautiful property overlooking Superior. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glen K.

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

Very nice place

It was as advertised and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Apostle Island

We went with friends to the Applefest in Bayfield. We enjoyed taking the car ferry to Madeline Island to our rental property. We found the accommodations to be enjoyable with sitting on the porch for coffee, playing games by the fire place, walking the beach, roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. the host was very accessible! everyone we encounter on the island was friendly and loved their unique island. hiking was gorgeous in the parks. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Lovely holiday getaway

We had a delightful time in this shorefront property with a short wander down onto the beach. This Fall the colors of the leaves were majestic and while one of the days was rainy we enjoyed cosying up by the log fire and playing games. This is a well positioned cabin - quite rustic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

So grateful to stay here

We had such a nice time here. The house, beach, and property were absolutely beautiful. We’re so grateful to Dave for making this place available so we could enjoy it. Absolutely recommend it. Really want to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, close to the lake, beautiful property with everything we needed. Beds we amazing!!! Great communication with the owner and he was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Texarkana, Arkansas

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

Great stay

We had an amazing time. Just the relaxing vacation we needed. The house was perfect for our family of six. You could hear the waves from Lake Superior all throughout the house. It was about 9 miles from the town which was easy to navigate and made it very quiet. David was easy to reach and very helpful throughout. He went above and beyond! We would come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Perfect !

Just an absolutely beautiful property. Exactly as described. Wonderful communication. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Madeleine Island Dream

The place was amazing. The host was great! We had a fabulous time and didn’t want to leave. We will be coming back again every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

5 Stars*

This was our second stay and we hope to be back for many more. This is Madeline Island at its best. The owner was available, conscientious and a great communicator. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Time is irrelevant!

This property is the best of both worlds. One gets a feeling of beachy with a quiet forest twist. The beach has perfect sand and Lake Superor was very clear for swimming! Oh and picking rocks was a fun pastime. I really enjoyed the footwashing station for washing off sand before going into the house. That was a bonus. My kids and I got a kick out of the old crayola crayon tin boxes. My favorite part of the house is the upstairs master bedroom with a balcony, that has a view of Lake Superior that's forever burned in my memory. I will envision this when life gets stressful and pretend Im breathing in that lake air. ⚠️ Warning- that bed is dangerously comfortable, I think I spent 2 hours one morning, lying in bed with the patio door open, listening to the waves roll in. Perfection and Delightful! I absolutely love this place and have plans to try again next summer. Its a place where time doesn't exist! Renee
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

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

Beach - Breeze - Views

Have stayed at many Madeline Island lakeside cabins... this is one of my family's favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Madeline Island girls trip

Wonderful place to stay. Right on the waterfront. Hoping to rebook next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

A beachfront paradise

We came to this cabin looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We were not disappointed! The location is perfect. We loved being able to walk down a few steps and enjoy the sandy beach. The cabin was comfortable with amazing views of the lake. We were also pleased with the comfortable beds. The owner made the check-in process easy and was available for questions if we had any. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful location on Madeline Island, this cabin cannot be beaten!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Breathtaking

The property was just what we needed. Beautiful views! Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Wonderful

Everything was great. Beautiful view of Lake Superior
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaila H.

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

Beautiful view!

The shoreline and bonfire placement was wonderful! Just amazing to look out over the water, especially from the porch. The cabin was perfect size for my family of 6! Definitely would like to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., Minneapolis, USA

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

Dreamy Lakeside Getaway

My sister and I agree that out of all the properties we've been guests at, this is in our top 2. It's a gem of a place that is so relaxing and comfortable, beautifully located for peace and quiet but not far from all the wonderful things to do on the island...if you choose to actually leave this dreamy home. We liked that it was comfortable and had all the amenities you need without the decor being fussy. The beds were incredibly comfortable...they rival luxury hotels. And really all of the furnishings were comfortable and provided lots of options for enjoying the gorgeous location whether you're inside or outside. Even with one rainy day the large screened in porch allowed us to enjoy the lake view and relax. It was our first time to the island and it's just such a special place...this home made it even more so. We recommend staying here to anyone that's looking for peace, quiet, and comfort in a beautiful setting. Dave was very communicative, accommodating, and just made everything very simple. Thanks! We plan on being back, hopefully for longer than a week, next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dave Marchetti

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My family has enjoyed Madeline for generations. My grandparents bought a cabin in the 1940's and at one time had a dentist office in the back. I have been coming to the island since I was a kid and loved the memories. In the late 80's I quit my job as an accountant for Price Waterhouse and started Motion to Go, a moped rental business. I got married at Big Bay Town Park where we carried 50 home made benches to create our own wedding chapel.

The Island is a magical place. We hope this house helps create your own lasting memories.

I believe in creating a quality experience. I am hoping that you experience that with your stay. If you would like you can look at my other listing and read some of the reviews to hopefully validate my desire to give you a great experience. Here are the listings on VRBO. Check it out for other reviews. Listing ID#'s 982521, 713702, 1430144,1657429 and 1434041

Why they chose this property

One of the only properties on Madeline Island that has sandy beach without a road in between you.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests