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Welcome to Driftwood Cottage!
Perfect space for GAME NIGHT! Enjoy dozens of board games, puzzles, and books!
Living room is open to dining room. Great social space!
Brand new Spring 2020 are 2 reclining sofas and 2 reclining chairs
Cozy space with pallet wall and flat screen TV. Relax after a day of exploring!
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Washburn, WI
  • Popular LocationBayfield County Courthouse5 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoughton Falls Nature Preserve7 min drive
  • Popular LocationApostle Islands Marina17 min drive
  • AirportDuluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

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!

Property manager

Sheryl Oksimowicz
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Languages

Polish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
A charcoal grill has been provided. You must provide your own supplies and are agreeing to clean after use or $50 will be kept from your deposit
Please check home upon arrival for any cleaning or maintenance issues and report to owner immediately
Please keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 7am. We are located in a quiet area and want to continue respecting our neighbors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Washburn

Located in Washburn, this vacation home is in a rural area. Apostle Islands Marina and Mount Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area 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 Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Ashland Mural Walk and Bayfield Maritime Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Washburn, WI

What's nearby

  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 5 min walk
  • StageNorth - 14 min walk
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 7 min drive
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 17 min drive
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ashland Family Restaurant - 20 min drive
  • South Shore Brewery Taphouse - 19 min walk
  • Culver's - 22 min drive
  • Pizza Pub - 21 min drive
  • North Coast Coffee - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire 3BDR Cottage: Explore Bayfield-Apostle Islands-BigTop-Northwoods-trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayfield area vacation
Very pleased! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Oksimowicz

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We just finished up our fourth year of hosting at Driftwood Cottage. 8 years ago we purchased this small home "Way Up North" as a way to be closer to our transplanted daughter, son-in-law, and grandbabies. For 2 years we spent both summers, all school breaks, every work vacation, and many long weekends turning this labor of love into our Home Away From Home/Vacation Rental!

Some of our most memorable projects were tearing out shag carpet (thank you to our son-in-law!), replacing all the old drop ceilings with whitewashed reclaimed cedar, building a pallet wall (50th Bday gift..thank you to my husband!), collecting vintage pieces for the breezeway shelves, and combing the Washburn beaches for driftwood with our youngest daughter and turning them into a father fish/daughter fish wall art piece for her father's day gift!

I still can’t believe that so much work could bring so much joy! Please be our guests. We are confident that you will fall in love with Driftwood Cottage’s charm and quirky vintage decor. Ideally located to enjoy all four seasons of Northwoods & lake life during your vacation. Driftwood Cottage in Washburn Wisconsin: Come, Stay, Relax : )

Why they chose this property

Located on beautiful Bayfield Peninsula, Washburn Wisconsin is nested between the Chequamegon National Forest and Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. We are only 12 miles from Bayfield and the ferry to Madeline Island. So much to explore!

What makes this property unique

Quiet neighborhood just blocks from downtown Washburn, Chequamegon Bay, snowmobile and ATV trail!

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Polish

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