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The Little Bodin

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4796.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

The Little Bodin

Cute two-bedroom upstairs rental unit with a small living area, centrally located within the heart of downtown Bayfield, close to all restaurants, shops, the beaches and the ferry line. NOTE: This property DOES NOT have a kitchen; it has a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. It is ideal for small groups who mostly want to be out exploring and who will eat out or be fine with bringing food back to microwave and eat. We DO NOT SUPPLY EATING UTENSILS OR PLATES.

Guests will have the full upstairs unit to themselves. It consists of a small living room, one full bath and two large bedrooms, each with its own full/queen bed and freestanding wardrobe. The bedrooms are spacious, but the living area is tiny and would fit 4 snugly. THERE IS NO KITCHEN. We want to stress that this rental unit is ideal for groups who mostly plan activities outdoors and come back to wind down before bedtime.

The downstairs is its own separate rental unit. As sound travels easily through the walls, we ask that all guests observe indoor voices and light feet. **Quiet Hours are 10PM to 8AM**

**We have a strict “no outdoor shoes inside” policy. The flooring is hard maple throughout with area rugs for comfort. Please consider bringing your own indoor slippers or nonskid socks for your stay.**

**Bedrooms: The two spacious bedrooms each have a freestanding wardrobe.

**Full bath: There is one full bath with shower over tub. Dove shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.

**Coffee: There is a Mr. Coffee 8-cup coffee maker with mugs. Folgers coffee is supplied.

**Roku TV: There is a 40" Roku TV in the living room.

**There is a mini fridge and microwave present. Please note there are NO PLATES OR UTENSILS available. Dawn dish soap and a small bottle cleaner are provided for washing coffee mugs.

Property manager

Pao Choua Vang

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor shoes allowed indoors. Please take them off at the entryway.
Quiet hours are 10PM-8AM and must be respected due to guests in the first floor rental unit.
No burning candles. No burning firewood outside.

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
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

About the area

Bayfield

Bayfield is home to this apartment. AnimAashi Sailing Company and Apostle Islands Cruises 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 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfield Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Crow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Bodin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Bodin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Bodin ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Little Bodin located?

Situated in Bayfield, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfield Heritage Museum and Lake Superior. Bayfield Carnegie Library and AnimAashi Sailing Company are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We were right downtown and close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Sweet!

Charming little VRBO in the heart of downtown Bayfield. 4 of us stayed the night prior to our 3 day kayaking trip. We all slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etoile J.

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

Little Bodin 5 STAR place

Very CleanVery QuietVery Convenient Highly recommend!!*****
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, charming and perfectly positioned in town, within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do. It was fine for my group of 3 but could easily accommodate 6. We weren't looking to cook, so the kitchenette was fine too. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a full day of kayaking this was perfect for what we needed. Location was amazing and we even got to see live music by the water. It was nice to be steps away from the grocery store, coffee and many restaurant options. Place was decorated with a cosey feeling. We stayed only one night before heading to Madeline Island to to go camping, so having a comfy place to stay was sooo nice. It was like staying at a hotel but much more homey. The host was very helpful and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little apartment ever:) This apartment was so well maintained and clean! Had everything we could have wanted. Beds were super comfortable, very nice bedding, big bedrooms and best location! It's right in the middle of everything. One block walk to three restaurants, half block to coffee shop and shoppy shops. One block from the docks. The only thing is that the delivery trucks early in the morning are a bit loud if you have windows open. To be expected when you are in the middle of all the action. But we absolutely loved our stay! Thank you for allowing us to rent your home:) Will definitely recommend and hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary N.

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

Bayfield

Very nicely renovated property. Very comfy beds. Everything was great.I was just puzzled why there were 3 queen beds and a sleeper sofa but only seating for 3 people in the living area. I owned rental property and worked construction my entire life. Seems like a poor utilization of the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

June22-25

As described. We wish there had been an outdoor sitting area, though
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elyse S.

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

Little Bodin

Location was excellent, bedrooms were very large and nice sized bathroom. The only downside was that we could distinctly hear the voices of those below us. This did not occur late at night or early morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay. Loved the location. Right downtown Bayfield within walking distance to everything, stores, restaurants, groceries, pier to catch Apostle Island Cruise and Madeline Island Ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st… location could not be better.2nd…. Clean, extremely clean. 3rd…. Premium guaranteed parking at the unit. 4th…. The owners responded immediately to messages prior and were on site working in the yard. Beautiful people! Check-in was easy and totally secure. AC worked super great - it was a warm weekend and the unit was cool and comfortable. Could not hear folks in the lower unit AT ALL. Beds were comfortable. Unit was well equipped.Can’t express CLEAN enough!!!I fully and totally recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

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

Awesome Location!

Clear communication, perfect place to enjoy the town and access to restaurants, shopping and walks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Lovely Little House

This place is great! Quite small, but very clean and close to everything. We would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed Stay

Clean, comfortable and convenient. Steps from the dock and the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

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

Very clean! Very nice😄 Thank you!

I loved the location. It was perfect to catch the ferry and for dinner ect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, organized and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Chaska

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

Great location and stay

This was perfect for the four of us for a long weekend. Very clean and easy to check in and check out. Great location to walk around Bayfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Clean, comfortable, great location

Very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Wonderful location. Host was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

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

Lovely and perfectly located.

We stayed in this lovely house with cousins. Pao and Khou were prefect hosts, very responsive to our questions and needs. The location couldn't have been more perfect, within easy distance of everything in Bayfield that we wanted to see and do. We would recommend this house to anyone, and we'll certainly rent in the future when visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upside: Great location, only a block from the main dock in Bayfield. The rental has three good-sized bedrooms, plus a small-ish common room. Thus, it was a great base for taking ferry rides out to the Apostles and walking around town. Street parking in Bayfield can get pretty full on a summer day, and this place has a reserved spot.Downsides: As the owners are careful to remind you, this rental has a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a coffee-maker, but no full kitchen or dining room, and only a small common room.Thus, it's a good place to keep some provisions for a quick meal, but if you are visiting with a group, you might want to go over to the park and sit on a bench to eat it. Also, the rental is on the top floor of a house. There is a private entrance, but you need to carry anything you are bringing up an external and an internal set of stairs. This wasn't a problem for us, but it might be an issue for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed B.

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

Bayfield get away

Conveniently located in the heart of Bayfield. Could easily walk to everything. This property worked perfectly for the two of us. We enjoyed our stay in Bayfield.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

anita j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No living room

Very clean was advertised 2 bdrm, but there was three one of which should be converted into living room. I was there with three adults and the only sitting area had just a love seat so we couldn't all sit and visit together the sitting area was combined with a very inefficient kitchen area had only microwave toadter mini fridge and coffee pot but no room or dishes to use in microwave. If they moved the living atea to one of the larger bedroom they could probably put in a counter. Drspite all the bedrooms only had seating for two
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Great Property

Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

So cute

This was such a cute and perfect spot for a girls weekend, but would also be great for a family of several couples. We loved the location and the three separate bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pao Choua Vang

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We are Pao and Khou. We are long-term, year-round residents of Bayfield, WI. We have three young children who adore this pristine part of the Northwoods, from the soft, sandy beaches of summer to the powdered slopes of our neighboring ski hill in winter. We love hosting families, couples, groups and individuals alike who want to experience a small bit of our world. Having the ability to do so via platforms like Vrbo is absolutely amazing.

Why they chose this property

We love the high energy of downtown Bayfield juxtaposing against the privacy and comfort of the Bodin-ski House. Evenings are bustling but nights are calm and quiet. The lake is at our doorstep, so evenings are balmy and bug-free.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy this modern and beautifully renovated historic Bayfield property.

Languages:

English, French