A rare beach front property. White sandy beach just 12 steps away.
Find yourself staying at a true beach house on Madeline Island. This property is new for 2020 and has its own sandy beach. Walk out the door with your beach towel, beverages and snacks. You are right there. Need to restock your supplies walk up the 12 steps and get what you need. This property has spectacular views of barrier beach (the State and Town parks) and Michigan. Bring your paddle-board, kayak or water toys (that you can carry to the beach). Spend your days just lounging and letting go of the stress of city life.
The property has a 10’ x 30’ screened in porch to enjoy a morning sunrise with a cup of coffee, take a nap, read a book, dine out on. It is a great outdoor space to enjoy free of mosquito's. The master bedroom has its own 10’ x 16’ deck with the same spectacular views.
The main house has a large fireplace if you want an evening fire. Too hot but still want to enjoy a fire, gather around the fire pit just outside your door.
This property is an eclectic mish mash of design styles. Enjoy a classic avocado green bathroom, galley style kitchen, bamboo floor, or barber chair.
The house is currently configured to sleep 6. Unfortunately, I have to make the following statement. Recently we have had guests who have exceeded the max guests allowed. This is a direct violation of our reservation policy. As an FYI, if your number of guests exceed the max allowed you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
The three bedrooms consist of a total of 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property consists of 1 ½ baths. The second level has a ½ bath and the main floor (avocado bathroom) has the full bath with a tub shower.
I currently have other VRBO rental properties and you can review them and our customer satisfaction with these property ID’s 1657429, 1430144 and 1434041.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Update 9/6/2020: It pains us to say that we will no longer allow pets at our properties. Failure by the pet owners to follow rules has caused to many issues for us to continue to allow pets. Unfortunately, I am unable to make any exceptions to this policy.
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.
Dave
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A refund will not be provided if the ferries are unavailable for you to leave (stop running due to weather) or arrive. Also no guarantees to extend
Important information
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Property # 1886117vb
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.
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
About the area
La Pointe
Located in La Pointe, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Big Bay State Park, while Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
beach near Madeline Island Yacht Club - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
Apostle Islands Marina - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
Restaurants
Larry's Good Time Saloon And Restaurant - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Motisi's Sandy Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Motisi's Sandy Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Motisi's Sandy Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Motisi's Sandy Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Motisi's Sandy Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this La Pointe holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Sweet cottage in a great location with the best shoreline. The rooms were comfortable with all essentials included and easy check in and check out. The beach provided so much fun for our family and the kids even enjoyed swimming in May!
Everything was on point — from communication with owner to the actual stay in the oh-so-charming vintage cabin on madeline island. Who could complain with Lake Superior surf right outside your window? It was the best vacation ever!
kathleen o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family loved the beach front access. I loved hearing the waves over night while sleeping.
Have stayed at many Madeline Island lakeside cabins... this is one of my family's favorites!
Jana M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, close to the lake, beautiful property with everything we needed. Beds we amazing!!! Great communication with the owner and he was very accommodating.
The property was perfect for our young family - the screened in porch allowed for many card games, meals (and a few naps!) within view of Lake Superior. We spent most of our days on the private beach, combing for interesting rocks and daring to go in the water. Dave provided excellent instructions and the house was just as described.
This is one of the best private beach properties on the island! It was great for our 1 year-old. Property was clean and the screened in porch is huge. The host is super accommodating and great to work with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Madeline Island getaway!
We had such a nice time here. The house, beach, and property were absolutely beautiful. We’re so grateful to Dave for making this place available so we could enjoy it. Absolutely recommend it. Really want to stay here again.
We had a delightful time in this shorefront property with a short wander down onto the beach. This Fall the colors of the leaves were majestic and while one of the days was rainy we enjoyed cosying up by the log fire and playing games. This is a well positioned cabin - quite rustic.
This was our second stay and we hope to be back for many more. This is Madeline Island at its best. The owner was available, conscientious and a great communicator. Thank you!
Loved sitting and reading on the screen porch and looking out at Lake Superior. Watched a rose-colored moon rise out of the lake. Pretty magical. This cabin is vintage Madeline Island. Enjoyed a last-minute weekend getaway with the family.
We came to this cabin looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We were not disappointed! The location is perfect. We loved being able to walk down a few steps and enjoy the sandy beach. The cabin was comfortable with amazing views of the lake. We were also pleased with the comfortable beds. The owner made the check-in process easy and was available for questions if we had any. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful location on Madeline Island, this cabin cannot be beaten!
Heather C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Dave Marchetti
My family has enjoyed Madeline for generations. My grandparents bought a cabin in the 1940's and at one time had a dentist office in the back. I have been coming to the island since I was a kid and loved the memories. In the late 80's I quit my job as an accountant for Price Waterhouse and started Motion to Go, a moped rental business. I got married at Big Bay Town Park where we carried 50 home made benches to create our own wedding chapel.
The Island is a magical place. We hope this house helps create your own lasting memories.
I believe in creating a quality experience. I am hoping that you experience that with your stay. If you would like you can look at my other listing and read some of the reviews to hopefully validate my desire to give you a great experience. Here are the listings on VRBO. Check it out for other reviews. Listing ID#'s 982521, 713702, 1430144,1657429 and 1434041
Why they chose this property
One of the only properties on Madeline Island that has sandy beach without a road in between you.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests