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Whispering Pines on Lake Superior
Southeast Corner Facing Lake Superior
Stunning wall of windows overlooking the lake
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Whispering Pines on Lake Superior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 93450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Legendary Waters Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Basswood Room

1 Queen Bed

Madeline Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Oak Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Basswood Room

Toilet · Shower only

Madeline Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Oak Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Hideaway with Private Dock!

Welcome to Whispering Pines on Lake Superior, our family's chosen name for this paradise on the lake!

You'll experience true relaxation in this gorgeous contemporary featuring 4+ acres of wooded privacy, 393 feet of Lake Superior shoreline, and a huge 60' x 60' L-shaped dock! Spend hours of uninterrupted time on one of three benches situated at various points along the bluff, all providing stunning views of the lake and at least five of the Apostle Islands. Or hike down the 76 steps to the water level and soak in the sun on our dock.

The home is a spectacular four bedroom, four full bath contemporary with Scandinavian styling, and was formerly operated as a Bed & Breakfast. The huge open family room and dining area boasts an 18-foot high custom ceiling beam, a massive glass wall overlooking the lake, maple floors, skylights, and a loft floored with Wisconsin knotty pine. Spiral staircases are the finishing touch that make this home a one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece.

The main kitchen is well-equipped, with a new refrigerator and microwave, a gas island range, dishwasher, both Keurig and standard coffee makers, and endless cabinets!

All four bedrooms have amazing lake views, and each bedroom has its own full bathroom with shower. The fourth bedroom is a large suite with its own full kitchenette, living area, and loft bedroom - perfect for grandparents who want a little added privacy! The suite also has a murphy bed on the ground floor.

Step outside and you're surrounded by old-growth forest and wildlife. Bald eagles nest nearby, and the deer and songbirds are plentiful. The property has even been visited by an occasional bear and bobcat! The large deck includes a gas grill and generous 8-seat table overlooking the big lake and Basswood Island.

Within ten short minutes, you're in the center of Bayfield, a town honored by national publications for its restaurants, marina, shopping, entertainment, and overall charm. Go on a glass-bottom boat tour and visit nearby shipwrecks, visit the sea caves by kayak, take the ferry to Madeline Island, or experience one of Bayfield's many events such as the famous Apple Festival in October. You won't run out of fun things to do!

Note: Whispering Pines is suitable for children aged 10 and up. Sorry, but we are unable to accommodate pets.

Property manager

Keith and Karen
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Minimum age 10 please.
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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

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Apostle Islands Marina and Living Adventure 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 Big Bay State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

  • Legendary Waters Casino - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Living Adventure - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Hideaway with Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Hideaway with Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Hideaway with Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Hideaway with Private Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and within 3 mi (5 km) of Legendary Waters Casino and Living Adventure. Madeline Island Ferry Line and AnimAashi Sailing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margarita J.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bayfield Girls Weekend!

Our group enjoyed a lovely 5 day stay at Whispering Pines in mid-September! The location of the property was fantastic right on the water. We were blessed with spectacular sunrises every morning of our stay! It's just a few miles from Bayfield and all the sites in the area. We enjoyed shopping, a winery, Meyer's Beach hike, Apostle Island Cruise, Madeline Island visit, and area restaurants. The hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend this property and can't wait to return again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Beautiful Bayfield Lakeside Stay

We loved our four nights at this secluded property! It was the perfect spot for four couples to relax after our Apostle Island adventures. We gathered as a large group in the spacious family room, large dining table, outdoor fire table, and the dock while the spacious bedrooms with their own bathrooms provided privacy. The hosts were exceptional in communication, answering all of my questions while planning our vacation. I highly recommend this property for anyone traveling to the Bayfield area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Family getaway

Wonderful, peaceful setting with beautiful views. Really enjoyed having morning coffee while relaxing on the dock. It was a great set up for us and 4 of our adult children. Convenient to everything we wanted to do in the Apostle Islands!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

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

Girls’ Getaway

My 3 friends and I celebrated our 50th birthdays with a quick getaway together. Karen’s gorgeous lakefront home exceeded our expectations. Our favorite gathering spot was the oversized dock. Although I was the only one who was up early enough to greet the first light of day in peaceful solitude on the dock, we all enjoyed some mid morning sun time before exploring Bayfield and Madeline Island shops and restaurants. We ended our day on the dock remin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great getaway

Awesome relaxing and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maretta V.

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

Annual Mother Daughter Getaway

I can’t say enough good things about this home. It’s in a beautiful location, there are well kept paths with conveniently placed benches to take in the scenery. There are cozy blankets available, the home is very spacious with all the amenities we could have hoped for. It is equipped with everything you could want or need as far as kitchen supplies. It has a great layout for bedrooms. Even if some in your party want to go to bed earlier, it is laid out in a way that you could definitely do that. Great outdoor spaces! An amazing dock on Lake Superior to enjoy the sun, watch bald eagles and just listen to the waves. It’s close to the cute town of Bayfield where there’s an abundance of fun shops and the best coffee I’ve had in my life-at Wonderstate Coffee! The owners are so quick to respond if you do happen to have any questions. They are so very accommodating and I would say out of all the vrbo’s my family and I have visited over the years, we all agree these hosts make you feel the most at home. We spent a large amount of our time paddle boarding on Lake Superior. If you stay close to the shoreline there are breathtaking views. It’s also nice that there is a spot under the stairs where we could store our paddle boards so we didn’t have to haul them back and forth between trips. We hope to return in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

H M.

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

Perfect for what we needed

The house and master suite was perfect for our group and kiddos. It was a short distance to all the places we wanted to visit. It was very clean, very roomy and the hosts responded so quickly when we had questions. The house is beautiful and makes you feel secluded from anything else. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

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

Beautiful home and property!

We spent the holiday weekend with our family at this property. The home was perfect for our group and had everything we could possibly need for our stay. The views and dock were wonderful for relaxing, and we were also close enough for trips to Bayfield and Meyers Beach for kayaking. Communication with the owners was great. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye D.

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

Peaceful Oasis with caring owners

Whispering Pines is a beautiful place to hang out while visiting Apostle Islands/Bayfield area. It is secluded and so incredibly peaceful. The view of the shoreline from the dock is wonderful. When rains caused some issues, the owner was very responsive and caring for our needs as well as their property. This is a perfect oasis to spend time resting in God's beautiful creation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

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

Whispering Pines VRBO is Awesome

Owners are great with communication. The house was amazing. We had 4 couples - each had their own bedroom and bathroom. Location - awesome. Very peaceful mornings on the dock with our coffee. The whole experience was first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

Just perfect

This is a very hard property to leave. Terrific house and one-of-a-kind property with amazing views and unique privacy/peacefulness. A true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY B.

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

Friends weekend

Whispering Pines was a gorgeous place. We all enjoyed it. Very well maintained and a beautiful location. Close enough to town yet far enough away to give us lots of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne E.

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

Great Girls weekend

Very comfortable accommodation, beautiful place in a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Couples Bayfield getaway.

This home is the perfect place to call home base for a group of adults when visiting the Bayfield area. With each bedroom having its own private bath and a great common area, large beautiful outdoor fire table and incredible dock with plenty of chairs, everyone in our group loved it. The views of the Apostle Islands are incredible. We plan to stay here again someday with either our adult children or friends. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Wonderful location and property!

You could not ask for a better place in the area. Near so much, yet secluded and quiet. The pictures do not do it justice, will return and seek out our next trip North!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris H.

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

serene, beautiful, clean, exceptionally well equipped and responsive

10 family members experienced wonderful 4 nights at this outstanding location with very nice and responsive owners who equipped their beloved home exceptionally well with anything you can imagine! We send texts with questions about tiny details and received very timely responses. Plus all of those small items were available on site! The pier is safe to swim from and got even heavenly comfortable chairs. All of us left with a heavy heart aned high hopes to return some day! Thank you Keith and Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

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

Apostle Island

Beautiful property. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

Whispering Pines , Bayfield, Wisconsin

The home is exceptional and accomodated our party of 9 efficiently. The setting is beautifull. Bayfield is about 4 miles away. It is a quaint town with good resaurants and all of the tourist shops, tours and activiies you would expect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi K., Valrico, FL

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

Great time on Lake Superior

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful lake house. Everyone enjoyed the dock, the deck & the cabin. Huge rooms, fun times & a stocked kitchen. We highly recommend this property for a great adult getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey L., Wausau, WI

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

Quiet weekend

Excellent place. Beautiful view. Exactly as advertised. Owners were super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Beautiful home, very happy with the accommodations!

GREAT!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Right on Lake Superior

We greatly enjoyed staying at Whispering Pines. Gorgeous views of Lake Superior. Clean and well-appointed. Comfortable beds. Nice big dining table for meals and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith and Karen

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Ever since we moved to Minnesota from the east coast in 2002, we have been drawn to Lake Superior. There is simply no other lake like it. Our family loves to visit Duluth and the North Shore of Minnesota, which led us to search for lakefront property. We soon found Bayfield, and the rest is history.

Why they chose this property

This home was the "Thimbleberry Inn" Bed and Breakfast for over 20 years. The owners designed and built the house, incorporating unique and eye-catching features, not to mention the obvious care and attention to detail that has been poured into the home over the years.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests