10/10 Excellent
Nick K.
22 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in the woods
Nick K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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Bayfield Fruit Loop Retreat - Rock Garden Cottage in the woods
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bayfield, WI
- Madeline Island Ferry Line5 min drive
- Apostle Islands Marina5 min drive
- Apostle Islands Cruises5 min drive
- Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Rock Garden Cottage Bedroom
2 Queen Beds
Rock Garden Cottage Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Rock Garden Cottage Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Bayfield Fruit Loop Retreat - Rock Garden Cottage in the woods
Welcome to the Fruit Loop Retreat, featuring a beautiful "Rock Garden Cottage" a newly remodeled cottage one of two cottages on property nestled in 7 acres of woods in Bayfield, WI. The property allows you to savor a peaceful and quiet northwoods experience but still minutes from several attractions and historic downtown Bayfield.
The property is conveniently located just 5 minutes' drive or 2.5 miles from the center of downtown Bayfield. Located right on county Hwy J, a starting point for a self-guided tour around the city of Bayfield where an exploration of several family apple orchards, fruit farms, and wineries.
Enjoy exploring Northern Wisconsin Lake Superior South Shore with various hiking trails throughout the year, mountain biking in the summer snowshoe or fat bikes/cross country skiing in the winter, public beaches and state parks minutes away. Take the Bayfield Ferry to Madeline Island, see the Apostle Islands sea caves through kayaking or guided site seeing cruises (seasonal) there is so much to explore!
Our cozy Rock Garden Cottage features a main level 2 queen bedroom, upper-level (*must be able to use stairs to access) is an open concept living kitchen layout with futon for extra sleeping, electric fireplace, and bathroom with spacious Italian marble walk in shower, and views out the large windows of the woods. The cottage has large outdoor rockgarden landscape feature with adironndack chairs surrounding a firepit as well as picnic table and grill to enjoy the outdoor space. Enjoy a fire with provided wood perfect to relax and unwind after a day exploring Bayfield (outdoor features are seasonal May-October) Starlink fast internet w/Netflix included, fully stocked kitchen (NO OVEN in this rental), complimentary bathroom toiletries.
+ Winter season (Nov-April) we highly suggest a awd/4wd vehicle due to the snow packed /incline of the driveway
**Please note that when renting our Rock Garden Cottage there is another cottage on the property 100'ft across the driveway. There may or may not be other guests staying in the other cottage at the same time of your stay. Some trees give separation. Only front entrance and one window in the cottage faces the other cottage with blinds/curtains provided in the main level bedroom. We have property boundaries as well as quiet hours implemented in our house rules.**
This property has 2 security cameras to ensure the safety of the guests, neighbors, and the home. +One on the shed overlooking the driveway +One In the garage overlooking the supplies shelf (guests are not allowed in the garage)
The property is conveniently located just 5 minutes' drive or 2.5 miles from the center of downtown Bayfield. Located right on county Hwy J, a starting point for a self-guided tour around the city of Bayfield where an exploration of several family apple orchards, fruit farms, and wineries.
Enjoy exploring Northern Wisconsin Lake Superior South Shore with various hiking trails throughout the year, mountain biking in the summer snowshoe or fat bikes/cross country skiing in the winter, public beaches and state parks minutes away. Take the Bayfield Ferry to Madeline Island, see the Apostle Islands sea caves through kayaking or guided site seeing cruises (seasonal) there is so much to explore!
Our cozy Rock Garden Cottage features a main level 2 queen bedroom, upper-level (*must be able to use stairs to access) is an open concept living kitchen layout with futon for extra sleeping, electric fireplace, and bathroom with spacious Italian marble walk in shower, and views out the large windows of the woods. The cottage has large outdoor rockgarden landscape feature with adironndack chairs surrounding a firepit as well as picnic table and grill to enjoy the outdoor space. Enjoy a fire with provided wood perfect to relax and unwind after a day exploring Bayfield (outdoor features are seasonal May-October) Starlink fast internet w/Netflix included, fully stocked kitchen (NO OVEN in this rental), complimentary bathroom toiletries.
+ Winter season (Nov-April) we highly suggest a awd/4wd vehicle due to the snow packed /incline of the driveway
**Please note that when renting our Rock Garden Cottage there is another cottage on the property 100'ft across the driveway. There may or may not be other guests staying in the other cottage at the same time of your stay. Some trees give separation. Only front entrance and one window in the cottage faces the other cottage with blinds/curtains provided in the main level bedroom. We have property boundaries as well as quiet hours implemented in our house rules.**
This property has 2 security cameras to ensure the safety of the guests, neighbors, and the home. +One on the shed overlooking the driveway +One In the garage overlooking the supplies shelf (guests are not allowed in the garage)
Property manager
Chris Weigel
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bayfield
Located in Bayfield, this cottage is in a rural area. Bayfield Heritage Museum and Bayfield Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apostle Islands Marina and Madeline Island Ferry Line. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Bayfield, WI
What's nearby
- Madeline Island Ferry Line - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Apostle Islands Marina - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
- Apostle Islands Cruises - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Legendary Waters Casino - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Manypenny Bistro - 6 min drive
- Pier Plaza Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Bodin Fisheries - 6 min drive
- The Pickled Herring - 6 min drive
- Beach Club - 56 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hailey C.
30 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Space
Hailey C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli C.
23 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Kelli C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia S.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starry Nights
Claudia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt K.
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glamorous girlfriend getaway
Jennifer W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a great location
Kelly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rill M.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation
Rill M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan C.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and location
Dan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Patricia L.
30 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Bayfield Cottage
Patricia L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina R.
19 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway
Sabrina R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
9 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage!
Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jodi W.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Fall Weekend
Jodi W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashlee T.
12 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stay!
Ashlee T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
30 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even Goldilocks Would Love This Place!
Lisa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
23 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diversion trip
Jeff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jody S.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Jody S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shauna E.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Shauna E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aparna G.
19 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Aparna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marshall E.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful autumn stay.
Marshall E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
11 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Heather S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
5 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Suzanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vickie M.
27 September 2022
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Girls Weekend
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About the host
Hosted by Chris Weigel
Why they chose this property
The property features 2-cottages our "Rock Garden Cottage" (this booking) and a "Main Cottage" (different booking) or book both cottages in our "two cottage" retreat listing. The cottages are aprox 100'ft apart making this a unique space.
(2) queen beds is located right as you walk in to the right on the main level surrounded by many windows looking out to the rock garden
+ Full kitchen (NO OVEN) in this rental
+Satellite Starlink high speed internet Wi Fi (50-150mb) gives a fast connection and Tv access with Netflix available.
+Newley remodeled and refreshed with new furnishings high threadcount sheets
+Central AC/Heat
(2) queen beds is located right as you walk in to the right on the main level surrounded by many windows looking out to the rock garden
+ Full kitchen (NO OVEN) in this rental
+Satellite Starlink high speed internet Wi Fi (50-150mb) gives a fast connection and Tv access with Netflix available.
+Newley remodeled and refreshed with new furnishings high threadcount sheets
+Central AC/Heat
What makes this property unique
Lower level Bedroom:
- (2) queen beds
- Electric fireplace
Upper Level:
- STARLINK FAST SATELITE INTERNET w/Roku Tv with Netflix provided
- Spacious walk in shower with Italian marble bathroom granite countertops
-provided complementary toiletries
- Electric cooktop (*NO OVEN* in this rental) , Microwave, toaster oven, 2 slice toaster, grill outside
- Provided variety coffee, tea, sugar, salt, cooking oils/spices
- Futon converts to full size bed
- Electric Fireplace
Outdoor space: (seasonal May-November)
- Grill (year round)
-Outdoor firepit
- Picnic table
- new* hammock
-Complementary wood/newspaper/lighter/bug spray
House Rules/Policies: Here are some of our requirements for staying with us:
+ Minimum renter age 21+ a min age requirement for booking with us.
+ ID verification, we do have the right to* request to verify ID if needed* this helps ensure you meet our age minimum
+ Review our cancelation policies we do enforce policies in place - we do encourage travel insurance due to unforeseen circumstances.
+ Cleaning fee charges are same guidelines as cancellation policy even if cottage is not used
+ No Pets. We have chosen to not allow guest pets – no exceptions! Please respect the owners’ requests. Do not sneak in animals subject to dismissal from the property/fees
+ Acknowledging this is a two-cottage property there may or may not be other guests staying at the other cottage 100' away - if the entire property isnt booked for your entire group during your stay.
+ Quiet hours observed 10pm-8am. No loud music/voices in the allotted quiet times, especially in our outdoor spaces due to being a shared 2-cottage property.
+ No Parties/Events/Gatherings at the property subject to dismissal from the property with no refund.
+ No smoking/vaping/canibas inside our cottages - subject to adnl fees if evidence of this *(please dispose any cigarettes in the provided cigarette butt receptacles)
+6-person guest capacity
- (2) queen beds
- Electric fireplace
Upper Level:
- STARLINK FAST SATELITE INTERNET w/Roku Tv with Netflix provided
- Spacious walk in shower with Italian marble bathroom granite countertops
-provided complementary toiletries
- Electric cooktop (*NO OVEN* in this rental) , Microwave, toaster oven, 2 slice toaster, grill outside
- Provided variety coffee, tea, sugar, salt, cooking oils/spices
- Futon converts to full size bed
- Electric Fireplace
Outdoor space: (seasonal May-November)
- Grill (year round)
-Outdoor firepit
- Picnic table
- new* hammock
-Complementary wood/newspaper/lighter/bug spray
House Rules/Policies: Here are some of our requirements for staying with us:
+ Minimum renter age 21+ a min age requirement for booking with us.
+ ID verification, we do have the right to* request to verify ID if needed* this helps ensure you meet our age minimum
+ Review our cancelation policies we do enforce policies in place - we do encourage travel insurance due to unforeseen circumstances.
+ Cleaning fee charges are same guidelines as cancellation policy even if cottage is not used
+ No Pets. We have chosen to not allow guest pets – no exceptions! Please respect the owners’ requests. Do not sneak in animals subject to dismissal from the property/fees
+ Acknowledging this is a two-cottage property there may or may not be other guests staying at the other cottage 100' away - if the entire property isnt booked for your entire group during your stay.
+ Quiet hours observed 10pm-8am. No loud music/voices in the allotted quiet times, especially in our outdoor spaces due to being a shared 2-cottage property.
+ No Parties/Events/Gatherings at the property subject to dismissal from the property with no refund.
+ No smoking/vaping/canibas inside our cottages - subject to adnl fees if evidence of this *(please dispose any cigarettes in the provided cigarette butt receptacles)
+6-person guest capacity
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