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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 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

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About the area

Washburn

Located in Washburn, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Bayfield County Courthouse and StageNorth. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Superior and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Apostle Islands Marina.

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sheryl Oksimowicz

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Driftwood Cottage Bayfield County Wisconsin
Driftwood Cottage: Northern Bayfield County Wisconsin Washburn

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

jason k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Rustic Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adventure

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederika M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Isaac N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accomodations

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

jamie r.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayfield area vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

The home was incredibly clean and very well appointed. Nice updates to the home and kitchen stocked with everything you need. Nice back yard and firepit to enjoy during stay. Deeply appreciated the check instructions on the refrigerator and emergency numbers. It was a great home and perfect for a family with kids. Bedrooms are tight so if looking for space In sleeping area this isn’t for you, but don’t let that discourage you from staying at this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalea :.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time at Washburn

The house was delightful! Not only was it clean and ready for us to settle in, but the owners have loaded it up with quality games, towels, body wash, and almost anything you can think of for our ease. We greatly enjoyed our time at Bayfield and part of this was undoubtedly this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

kevin todd d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to Washburn WI

Property was cozy and clean. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy B., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home!

We were so impressed by the beautiful homey decor of the Driftwood Cottage! Pride in ownership. Spotless and clean in every way. I got several decorating ideas for my own home! Location was great, all of our needs were met and more. We’d definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

LeAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy. We had thought that it was more in a country setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway with everything

The property was clean, very well organized, stocked with everything needed and comfortable. It had a very homey feel. Ir was close to town with great places to eat and grocery store. We extended our stay by another night because of ice and snow storm. Working with owner was quick and easy. The sinage around the home was very useful from the WIFI PW to dishwasher settings to cords on the drapes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

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