In the heart of downtown Madeline Island is the newly acquired Bell Street Lodging. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and beaches. This is an ideal place to relax and take in the views. Your rental unit is located on the second floor and has its own private deck to enjoy morning coffee a cocktail or just to soak in the scenery. There is additional common space that can be enjoyed as well. This includes a massive deck with plenty of seating and tables to enjoy additional views or company if you so chose. We have created a bbq and beer garden as well. Use one of the grills and courtyard area for wonderful meal outside.
The lodging includes four bedrooms allowing for up to 10 guests. Please note that the max guests allowed is 10. If you exceed the max amount we may ask you to leave the property and no refund will be provided.
Three of the bedrooms have Queen Beds. Two of the queen bedrooms have access to their own deck. One bedroom has a set of bunk beds. The bunk beds are adult sized with 8" thick mattresses.
The Bell Street Lodging was constructed with concrete forms. The concrete forms offer a quiet sanctuary within your space. Or step outside and walk a 100 yards to Tom's Burned Down Cafe. Tom's is an island music oasis. Not to mention spectacular for people watching. Enjoy a short walk to the Beach Club for a sunset view and refreshment. Your family could enjoy Grampa Tony's also within 100 yards of your stay.
If you enjoy the convenience of staying close to the action this is the accommodation for you. One flight of stairs, unpack and park your car for the rest of your stay if you chose.
The Bell Street is no longer being advertised and operated as a bar/restaurant/event center. There may be a rare occasion that an event happens (more to help the community). Please check our website calendar at https://www.bellstreettavernmi.com. Click on the calendar tab and see if anything is posted. There are a total of 4 units as a part of this building and there may some noise from your neighbors (similar to an apartment). We just want you to be aware this is not a single family rental unit.
Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.
Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Note: A refund will not be provided if your vacation needs to be cut short due to weather conditions which may affect the ferry schedule
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
La Pointe
Located in La Pointe, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, while Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Madeline Island Ferry Line - 14 min drive - 5.1 km
Apostle Islands Marina - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
Apostle Islands Cruises - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
Legendary Waters Casino - 20 min drive - 11.6 km
Restaurants
Copper Crow - 19 min drive
Pier Plaza - 13 min drive
Manypenny Bistro - 52 min drive
Bodin Fishery - 14 min drive
The Pickled Herring - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Street Lodging-Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Bell Street Lodging-Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bell Street Lodging-Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bell Street Lodging-Retreat located?
Located in the heart of La Pointe, this apartment building is steps away from Lake Superior and Madeline Island Museum. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Was staying there with my senior citizen mother, brother & his wife & daughters (teen girls), sister, myself & 2 children (8/12). We maxed out capacity but all had plenty of room, never felt cramped. It was walkable from the ferry and had plenty of parking behind it, the view from the deck by the entrance was fantastic.
The property was clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need. The bedrooms were nice with clean sheets and the they were comfy. We enjoyed the balconies off two of the bedrooms as well. This was the only unit I found on VRBO with a second bathroom. Both bathrooms were clean with plenty of towels. We would not hesitate to rent this unit again. Madeline Island is beautiful. Thank you
Our group of 4 couples had a great stay at this property! We enjoyed the outdoor patio area, fully equiped kitchen, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The host was very responsive to a couple of questions we had. Would highly recommend!
Comfortable, spacious stay for either families or a group of friends. The location is the best! You’re in the heart of La Pointe close to everything with enough space to be comfortable for a big group. The host did a great job communicating with us. We will be back!
We have been coming to the island for 20+ years and have stayed at various places throughout. The Bell Street Lodging Retreat was the prefect location and place for my family and friends to take in a lot of what the island has to offer. We walked everywhere and never even got in our car this trip! We will stay here again in the future.
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay here! We had such an amazing time. Not all of our family were able to come this time due to some unforeseen circumstances, but we will DEFINITELY come back again next year. We LOVED this place. It was clean, spacious, quiet and perfectly located, and just wonderful all the way around. Thank you so very much!!
Perfect location for 2 families with tweens and teens who want accessibility to stores and restaurants. Same for the adults! Loved getting to know the shop owners and islanders. Super quick drive to Big Bay State Park and city park for the beautiful hikes, ledgerock climbs and vistas. We will be back!
The property manager was very responsive when there was an issue. He kept us updated and worked until the issue was fully resolved.
The place is in a wonderful location. It was kid friendly and for the most part very clean. One suggestion would be to clean the oven and stove top. I like to cook for the family and for the most part they had all the pans etc needed.
I would return.
Our stay at Bell Street was great! Great view great location and plenty of room. One of our favorites rentals we’ve stayed at on the island. Kitchen could have been a little better stocked but overall we loved it and will be back!
This property was perfect for our girls weekend providing convenient walking distance to all of the area shops and restaurants. Explored the island, went to the beach, and had a very relaxing time. I cannot express enough how easy the check in process was and location was primo.
This property was perfect for our needs. The apartment is spacious, clean, and quiet and accommodated our large family perfectly. We enjoyed the covered porch as we were able to sit outside and play games while a thunderstorm rolled through one of the nights of our stay.
We had an issue with the lock on our door during our stay. We called Dave, the owner of the property, and he immediately had the issue resolved for us. Dave was attentive, responsive, and helpful. We met him later during our stay, and he was incredibly friendly and kind. Loved this property and we will definitely consider this location for future trips to Madeline Island.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Dave Marchetti
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