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Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield

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A round table with a dark tablecloth and a decorative piece on it, surrounded by wooden chairs. A large window offers a view of a body of water and trees.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a dining table, and a patterned rug.
A wooden dock leading to a house surrounded by trees and a lake.
A pool table in a room with wooden beams, a bar area, and a seating area with striped chairs.
A wooden dock leading to a cabin surrounded by dense forest and a river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can enjoy nearby swimming, sailing, and snowboarding. The property is located near shopping, a marina, and attractions like Bayfield Heritage Museum and Christ Episcopal Church.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Place, Bayfield Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield

Welcome to Bay Top Lake House in Bayfield Wisconsin, a fun and relaxing 3,200 sq ft vacation home rental located approximately 1 mile North of beautiful Bayfield with over 300 ft of shoreline, large deck on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. Life is good when you stay at Bay Top Lake House!

When you walk into this vast vacation home you will first be taken away when you see a large octagon shaped main living room area with amazing views of Lake Superior, a large stone fireplace, piano area, and comfortable chairs to just sit and look at the lake. Just off the main living room area you will be welcomed to both the spacious kitchen and dining room area or you can walk out on the 1,200 sq ft deck to catch the sunrises and to relax.

This well cared for vacation home consists of a first floor master suite with king bed featuring views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands and en-suite bathroom. A large walk in closet completes the master bedroom. There is a 2nd bedroom with a queen bed with lake views located on the bottom floor walk out basement area of the home. A second bathroom with a tile shower is located just outside the 2nd bedroom. A third sleeping area with 2 twin beds also enjoys views of Lake Superior.

The 2nd level walk out basement area is an entertainers dream as it also has views of Lake Superior. Enjoy time sitting in front of a 2nd large brick fireplace or in the pool hall playing piano or a game of pool. The 2nd level also hosts an additional kitchen plus a separate TV room and a pull out couch.

Wander the 3+ acre parcel of land and enjoy the natural beauty of the lake, hardwood and evergreen trees and occasional sightings of Bayfield area wildlife. Enjoy a peaceful Lake Superior getaway only minutes from the attractions, shops and restaurants in downtown Bayfield, WI.

Winter stays will require a 4 wheel drive vehicle as our driveway has an incline and snow isn't removed daily.

Security Cameras In Use:
Similar to most vacation rentals, we have security cameras on the property. One is located at the corner of the home facing the driveway. In addition, we have a Ring Doorbell located at the front door and one at the back door on the basement level facing the lake.

Short Term Rental Agreement:
All guests must sign a short term rental agreement which will be prepared after obtaining the following information from the guest upon booking: 1. Legal Name 2. Address 3. Cell phone 4. Email address (it will be sent for electronic signature via DocuSign) 5. Name of all guests

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Take all garbage and recycling to the blue bins by the garage. Bins have a security ring on them prevent bears from getting in which is easily removable. Please replace it when finished.

Pull all dirty towels and linens in the linen bags provided and place by the front door. We launder them off site. Do not leave outside.

Make sure all dishes are clean and put away, if time allows. Remove all food from refrigerator. Kindly notify us of any damaged items or things that need repair.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Guests are required to sign a Short Term Rental Agreement. All guests who will be staying must be listed on the Short Term Rental Agreement.

No parties or events shall be hosted while staying with us. Maximum of 6 guests. Smoking is not allowed in the home or on the property.

Late check outs are not allowed. If late checking out, an additional fee of $395 will be charged.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1969896vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bayfield Heritage Museum and Bayfield Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Madeline Island Ferry Line and Apostle Islands Cruises. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

  • beach near Bayfield City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 4 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pub Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bodin Fishery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$833, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Shore Home with private dock and large deck--1 mile from Bayfield located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Superior, Bayfield Carnegie Library and Madeline Island Ferry Line. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Apostle Islands Cruises are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home! Super clean and has a great dock and firepit that we really enjoyed. We will definitely stay here again if back in the Bayfield area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake from pretty much every room in the house, very spacious living areas, comfortable beds, nice big well stocked kitchen, plenty of linens, bathrooms were well stocked with soaps, shampoo, conditioner and other misc. supplies, close to town, and it was very peaceful and quiet. Monica was quick to respond to any questions we had. Great place to stay and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with an amazing private view of Lake Superior - yet only a mile from Bayfield. Host support/comm excellent too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property! wonderful rejuvenation time for myself and my family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, great location and proximity to Bayfield. Loved our stay. Will be back in the fall!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There really are no words to describe this property. This is the most beautiful VRBO I’ve ever stayed at and I didn’t want to leave. From the amazing home to the unbelievable views and the proximity to everything was just perfect! I didn’t want to leave! You will want to book this! You will not regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos! I hope you do come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal stay

This property was stunning. Communication was perfect and the host is so nice!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot!

Great time with family in bayfield!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Thank you so much for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation to Bayfield and Bay Top Lake House!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing!!! Gorgeous views, conveniently located 1 mile outside of Bayfield. There is so much space, yet it has a very cozy feel to it. We would definitely stay there again if we go back to Bayfield!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with lots of amenities and great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with a beautiful view. So peaceful and relaxing. Minutes from Bayfield and several activities. Looking forward to booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay Top House

Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and location were perfect for our friends weekend! Views of Lake Superior are seen from every room. We enjoyed the comfortable beds and appreciated the host’s attention to detail. Monica was very easy to communicate with and would love to return for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect for a family gathering. The host lots of so many nice touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying at Bay Top Lake House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superior at Superior

We had an amazing time at the Lake House! It was exactly as advertised, clean & comfortable! The house was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Stars

This was an amazing place! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for choosing my home for your trip to Bayfield Cory!! I look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall getaway

The home is lovely and very clean. The setting is gorgeous. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica's communication was fantastic. She let us know that we would be able to check in early and was quick to repsond to any questions or tips. It has everything you need for a long stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for stay at my home while in Bayfield!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great view

Has a wonderful view of the lake. Close to everything, particularly cross country skiing. Beautiful, comfortable space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2023
I am so happy you enjoyed your time at my home while taking on the beautiful cross country skiing trails in the area. Winter is a magical time in Bayfield. Thanks again for choosing my home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Superior refuge

We stayed for around a week with four adults and two children. The property is in fantastic shape and is in a phenomenal location to base a trip to the Bayfield peninsula. The host was excellent in terms of communication and ensuring we had what we needed for the trip. Highly recommended - this would be at the top of the list for us if returning to Bayfield.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
You were excellent guests and I would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Home

Clean and plenty of room. Home had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Monica was great to work with on the management side. Wendy provided a very clean home experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for calling out Wendy! She is the best and loves doing what she does. I am so grateful to have her as a partner in this venture of sharing my home with others. You are your friends were excellent guests and I am so grateful to have amazing people like you staying at my home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! We had the pleasure of staying here for a short visit while celebrating my brother’s 50th birthday, and we could not have chosen a better place.This is so much more than a rental. It truly feels like a home. Everything was spotless, warm, and welcoming, with thoughtful touches throughout and a character all its own. The view of Lake Superior is absolutely breathtaking and made our stay even more special.Monica is a wonderfully gracious host with excellent communication. It is clear how much love, care, and pride she puts into her home. You can see it in every detail and feel it the moment you walk through the door.We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to stay here. We would gladly stay again and hope to return in the future.Thank you, Monica, for your kindness and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you so much for bing amazing guests!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Superior Getaway.

Beautiful location. We really enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen! The moment we walked in we felt at home! The view was spectacular!! We couldn’t have been more comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for making the long drive up to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! I am so happy you enjoyed my home while seeing the beauty of this area. Please tell your friends that it is worth the drive. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location, less than five minutes from Bayfield, and an easy drive to many orchards.The views of Lake Superior were fantastic! Star gazing was amazing. Communication with the host was exceptional. This place is huge, very clean, well supplied and exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our family vacation and we would definitely book it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Monica Temperly

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I love Bayfield, WI and Topanga, CA. That is why I named my rental home "Bay Top Lake House." I love the draw of Lake Superior and the Santa Monica Mountains and feel both areas provide a quiet and relaxing space to clear your mind. I don't travel to many areas as I always find myself wanting to head to Bayfield, WI to enjoy Lake Superior. I think you will find it to be a very SUPERIOR place to visit. :)

Why they chose this property

Bay Top Lake House is a very relaxing and welcome place to stay right on the shores of Lake Superior. I have been visiting Bayfield for 30 years and was drawn to the lake on day 1 of my time there.

What makes this property unique

Bay Top Lake House is a well-kept home with a large deck just 1 mile from Bayfield, WI. It's a peaceful and quiet setting, but so close to town. You will have access to the water and it's not on busy Highway 13.

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