A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat!

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Lake view

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Bayfield, WI

Apostle Islands Marina
‪7 min walk‬
Apostle Islands Cruises
‪10 min walk‬
Madeline Island Ferry Line
‪12 min walk‬
Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy all that Bayfield and the Apostle Islands have to offer. While having all the comforts of home, but doing something truly different. Please note: this boat does not leave the dock.
Your yacht comes equipped with fresh linens, kitchen bathroom, tv, DVD player, and sleeps 6 people. Call it a floating cabin, sit out on your back deck and take in the beautiful view.
The B-Hap-e ( name of the boat) is located at the Blackhawk Marina in Bayfield Wisconsin.

- Please note housekeeping is not provided on stays shorter than 4 days, when you book longer, fresh towels and garbage pick up will be provided every 4th day.
- 3 day minimum stay on 4th of July weekend and Applefest
- Strick cancelation policy no refund if cancelled 60 days prior to check in.
Bookings available until October 15th only.

Property manager

Sharon

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Lake view

Barbecue grill

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Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Strike cancellation policy, no refund if cancelled less than 60 days before booking. Boat does not leave the dock.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

North America

Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

Bayfield Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Apostle Islands Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Apostle Islands Cruises - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Madeline Island Ferry Line - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Apostle Highlands Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬6 min walk
‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬5 min walk
‪The Pickled Herring - ‬10 min walk
‪Beach Club - ‬53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Apostle Islands Marina. Bayfield Maritime Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melodie V.

Oct 8, 2024

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

Bayfest adventure

Staying on the boat was the best adventure. It was easy walking distance to downtown Bayfield. That weekend was Bayfest and it was so much fun. Shopping, food and music. Saturday night there was a big storm, boat rocking back and forth. Still sleep well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita S.

Aug 22, 2024

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

An amazing treat on the water!

What a great way to enjoy Bayfield and Madeline Island! Sharon, you're a genius for sharing your boat on VRBO and I am so happy I found your listing because this is the ONLY way to stay in town overnight now. I am hooked and not to mention my twin boys. They thought it was so cool and loved every second on board.Thank YOU!! Perfect amount of space, BEAUTIFUL view of the lake, kind host and neighbors. Ten Stars for Sharon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R.

Jul 29, 2024

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

July

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Jul 13, 2024

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

It was an awesome vacation, the boat was an unique stay and loved every minute of it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Jul 7, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Needs a deep clean and some repairs/updates

I get that staying on a boat is different than in a condo or hotel room, but the boat really could use a deep cleaning. There were cobwebs everywhere. There are also some basic repairs and updates that are needed to make the boat more comfortable and the features easier to use (like filing down the metal barb on the railing to the upper deck, and making it easier to open the windows for air circulation). The “couches” are incredibly uncomfortable and there’s no table that can be used to play a game of cards or eat a meal. Although the listing states there is wi-fi, there isn’t any, and this information isn’t shared until it’s too close to the reservation to change your mind.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

May 30, 2024

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

New and different !

We had never stayed in such fun accommodations and were thrilled at the location as well. Our hostess was very communicative while the location might’ve been difficult it was so easy. Next time we will choose better weather ! We took 3 hour tour by boat around most of the ApostleIslands. Beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Oct 13, 2023

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

Wow, what a view!!

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa J.

Sep 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

surprised by bathroom

It was a lovely and unique stay on the boat. My daughter loved it. It would have been prudent to mention the bathroom situation though. We had to use the Marine facilities to shower and use the toilet. It was inconvenient and if I knew this ahead of time, I probably would have booked a different Vrbo.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia J.

Aug 13, 2022

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

Best Sleep Ever!

I LOVED the unique experience of sleeping on this boat, floating with the waves and an easy breeze and llite rain! The neighbors were all very nice and welcoming! It’s exactly what you would expect from a boat! So glad I tried it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Jul 15, 2022

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

Good Location, Quiet.

Good Location, PropertyManager available. Only negative was the toilet (head) needs some work. Hard to pump.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Jul 31, 2021

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

Easy Boat Life

We all enjoyed the easy relaxing time sitting on the boat in the harbor. Everything about our stay contributed to a fun and different experience. Sharon was a lovely host and excellent communicator!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jul 16, 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I booked this stay as a surprise for my daughter and 2 daughter-in-laws. I was the one surprised. In the bathroom, there is mold in the corner ceiling of the shower. An electric cord runs on counter behind sink with a lamp on the side of the sink, with dirty ring around it. Another electric cord runs under the low cabinet over the sink and is held up with a clip. You have to use a coffee cup to fill water in toilet. One bedroom with twin beds has an older electric heater between the beds and next to the small dresser. Looked dangerous. Main part of boat is cluttered with used candles, extension cords. The one shelf is lined with used old candles, and the shelf itself is gritty with dirt. Odds and ends of dishes and glasses. Water from the filter on kitchen sink tastes bad. Coffee, peanut butter in cupboard, butter and packs of condiments in refrigerator. must have been left by past quests. Ceilings yellow with age. The positive side, Beds were comfortable and linens were nice and clean. We felt safe in this marina. Sharon was helpful and friendly. Beautiful view of the Lake. Most unique experience to stay on a boat. However, I would never stay on this boat again, too many nice places to stay on or near the lake. A note on the refrigerator asked for a 5 star. I give it a 1 star at best. The pictures are much nicer than what is real. I did take several photos of the problems.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nannah M.

Jul 12, 2021

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

Sharon was great!

Staying on the B-Happy was great. Sharon helped us make the stay comfortable and was always available for questions!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RYAN H.

Jun 7, 2021

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

Fishing

We came as fisherman so it was nice to tie are boat off next to where we stayed, there is no place to clean fish and some people seamed off put by the blood and guts of our success

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Sep 28, 2020

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

Great view

Sharon was attentive and staying on the boat was unique. Would do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayme P.

Sep 14, 2020

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

Such a fun time!

Sharon made this so easy and comfortable for all of us! Everything was clean and she was super easy to communicate with! And even gave us suggestions on where to go, I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Aug 14, 2020

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

Relaxing

Great place to unwind and relax. We will definitely be back again! Thanks Sharon for sharing your yacht with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirk F.

Aug 12, 2020

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

A view that cant be beat.

While the boat was a little dated and could use a little maintenance, THE VIEW!! You dont go to Bayfield to sit inside. Already planning a return visit for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 10, 2020

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

So disappointed 😔

First off I’ve never done a review and it took me a day to really think about what I wanted to say. I never want to hurt anyone’s business but I was so disappointed. There were so many many issues, The boat was not in the condition shown as on the pictures (I understand they are only pictures not reality) but they should be close. I say everything that was wrong I’ll just tell the most upsetting things. 1st and most important Sharon’s husband/ boyfriend walk up to our family and was talking to then said “I’m going home to “smoke” (this site won’t let me say exactly what he said but I’m sure you can read between the lines)and watch Carol Burnett” 😔 who says that to a family) then tells us that we’re not actually staying in a “marina” like the website states that we’re actually “staying in an old boat yard.” 😔 The first night was awful all I all you could smell was urin “like I was an old outhouse” my husband was able to make it better the second night by putting a cup over the sink drain and He put a fan in the bathroom window to vent it outside. The last two things were the freezer was so iced over it looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in a very long time and the owner offered us to use the grill but it was so full of cobwebs it wasn’t even an option. There are so many other things but like I said the major one is who comes up to her family and says that about “smoking” You may ask “why I didn’t leave after the first night” well believe me I tried but everything in Bay Field was booked we walked around town and looked and we had excursion booked. Very sad and disappointed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Aug 8, 2020

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

Great stay

Excellent location to enjoy the Bayfield area. Sharon was attentive and helpful. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Aug 3, 2020

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

Great change of pace setting while social distancing!

Great location in Bayfield with super view! Close to good restaurants & fish market. Went sailing, took the ferry to Madeline Island, and explored sea caves in kayaks. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Jul 19, 2020

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

Cozy and comfortable

We very much enjoyed our stay. The boat was comfortable and clean and Sharon was very helpful. There were storms both nights we stayed and she was proactive and reached out to assure us we were safe on the boat.

8/10 Good

Shelly P., Lakeville, MN

Jul 13, 2020

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

Great option in Bayfield

We loved the central location to the town. The owner was great about making sure we had everything we needed. Nothing fancy here but all we needed. Not a fan of the bathroom but we made it work. The kids enjoyed fishing from the boat and playing around with the raft.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Jul 2, 2020

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

Great trip

Sharon was a great host. View from boat was beautiful..saw sailboat races,etc. Very good location..not crowded and close to town. Harbor people were fun

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Jun 22, 2020

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

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Sharon is an amazing host! Wonderful time!!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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