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Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse

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Catch the winter sun at Sunshine House!
Property grounds
Living area
Downstairs living room with couch, comfy chair, and smart TV
A spacious back yard with grill & fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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 TV (no cable access but able to be used with your streaming accounts), 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.

Property manager

Erin Hutchinson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Respect our quiet hours of 10pm to 8am - your neighbors will appreciate you!
Fully extinguish any outdoor fires before retiring for the day/evening.
Please remove shoes upon entering the cabin.

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

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this holiday home is on a lake. Apostle Islands Marina and AnimAashi Sailing Company 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 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bayfield Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine House - Historic Bayfield Farmhouse located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfield Heritage Museum and Lake Superior. Christ Episcopal Church and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alanna K.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location for a girls weekend away. The Sunshine House was wonderfully equipped and comfortable for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Family Get-Away

Great place to stay while visiting Bayfield!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

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

Caralee B.

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

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

jenny p.

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

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

Kenneth H.

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

Just as listed

Nice location plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil s.

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

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

Paul S.

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

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

Linda B.

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

Thumbs up

Very nice property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Erin Hutchinson

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests