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Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse

Bayfield vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bayfield

On lake.Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Bayfield Heritage Museum and Bayfield Carnegie Library. Christ Episcopal Church and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bayfield Heritage Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Crow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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. Note: THERE IS NO AIR CONDITIONING at Sunshine House, but fans are provided for warmer days.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake

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

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse to the airport?

This vacation home is 92.2 mi (113-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (56-min drive) from Major Gilbert Beach and 12.9 mi (22-min drive) from Little Sand Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Legendary Waters Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse to downtown Bayfield?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Bayfield.

Sunshine House | Historic Bayfield Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little home, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and communicating with the host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is such a cute and cozy place to stay with plenty of space to move around in. The outdoor fire pit was a nice touch. Erin checked in on us making sure that we had everything we needed. And when we locked ourselves out of the house, she came to our rescue. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a cute house with plenty of space. Very close to town, but quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful visit to Bayfield for my niece’s wedding. The Sunshine house was very close to downtown amenities and was everything we needed for a long weekend. Easy to get to and plenty of room for four adults. Thank you Erin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, super private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the privacy of the property and the convenience to the location getting to downtown Bayfield. The backyard was pretty and we enjoyed hearing birds and woodpeckers while sitting at the bonfire. We appreciated the kind communication. There were also fun games inside- my boys liked the Tetris game ;)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, easy to find and comfortable

The home is comfortable and quaint. Nothing fancy but provided all we needed. The host was easy to contact and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

jenny p.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as listed

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

10/10 Excellent

Caralee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get-Away

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

10/10 Excellent

Gil s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cyndi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thumbs up

Very nice property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023