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The Little Bodin

Apartment in Bayfield, 5-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
  • Place, Apostle Islands Cruises
  • Place, Madeline Island Ferry Line

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

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.

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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
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪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

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean property in a perfect location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Alan

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

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

Jason

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

Nathan G.

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

Great Property

Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary N.

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

Little Bodin

Very clean, neat, and the location is very convenient to activities that are in the city of Bayfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great location. Each had our own bedroom

It was very cute,comfortable beds, and the location to everything in town was perfect. We never used the car the entire time we were there. The stairs could be a problem for older people, but us 55-70 year olds had no trouble 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beckye H., Fond du Lac, WI

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

Nice spot downtown Bayfield

Cute place right down town. The only amenities are a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. Be sure to bring plates and silverware if you plan to eat at the place as there isn't any aside from coffee mugs. There is a small sink to wash up dishes. Nice sized bedrooms and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen D.

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

everything and more

two suggestions for future guests - park on the street in front to unload and load. No kitchen and really not room to bring in carryout but the place was lovely and right in the middle of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Comfortable and clean

Overall, very nice. Would definitely stay there again. They only down fall for us was the lack of a larger fridge/freezer. We were on route to a destination and had hoped to keep some food cold. We were able to easily get ice at local stores for our coolers. Everything else was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Clean and cute but bare minimum provided.

I felt the Little Boden was an ok accommodation right in the middle of Bayfield. However, Its construction is older so you can hear everything that happens in the next unit. There was no drinking water supplied and no open stores open nearby at 10:00pm I kid you not, not even a gas station in a fifteen mile radius. There was no bedding for the sofa bed. No utensils, no Kleenex, nothing. I just expected some basics considering the extremely high price I paid to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent- clean. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect spot in a wonderful little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, sufficient for our needs. Thankful for the quick rescue when we forgot the access code and my phone was inside charging! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

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

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.
Unit is right at the main intersection close to everything in Bayfield!
Directions to unit are well marked and instructions were precise.
Doorway to unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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.

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