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Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island

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Sowl's Cabin with the new screen porch
fire pit in the front yard
Living Room
two of the 4 bunk beds
Queen Size Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Place, Big Bay State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Major Gilbert Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island

This peaceful cabin offers 2 bedrooms: One with a queen sized bed and the second with 2 sets of bunk beds. It sleeps 6 comfortably. We have a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. A long deck and screened in porch on the front of the cabin offer views of the lake, the woods and often a deer or two. There is an outdoor shower for the adventurous types. A large outdoor fire pit is perfect for evening campfires and roasting marshmallows. The cabin is located on the north end of Madeline Island, about 8 miles from La Pointe. It is a short 3 mile drive or bike ride to beautiful Big Bay Beach and Town Park. There is a 5 night minimum stay at this property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 707422vb
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

La Pointe

La Pointe is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Lake Superior and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Apostle Islands Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Bay State Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Major Gilbert Beach - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • beach near Fisherman Lane - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • beach near Main Street Pocket Park - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry's Good Time Saloon And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island located?

Situated in La Pointe, this cabin is steps from Lake Superior and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo P.

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

Wonderful getaway on Madeline Island.

We really enjoyed our stay, great accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Great stay

The owners of the property were extremely helpful and kind with any questions we had. Lovely stay, we had everything we needed, a peaceful setting and I would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for your kind words! We are enjoying the cabin ourselves right now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, very much appreciated it. Loved the outdoor shower and the spacious yard for the kiddos to play. Also the trails in the woods were a hit as well as the fire pit with a starry view. The cabin was very clean and cozy. Judi was a prompt and clear communicator through the delightful process.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your island time at our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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

Just what the Dr. Orderef

One of the best vacations ever. Wonderful location, everything we needed, clean and grrat hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing!

We stayed for a week and everything was wonderful! The cabin was neat and cozy, and Judi was wonderful to communicate with! Having a great place to stay made our vacation that much better. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

angela e.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting for family

No frills, clean and comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you Angela😀great description of our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and quiet stay

I was just looking to take a vacation in a new place and find a spot that was nice and quiet and relaxing. I definitely found that as it was outside of the city on the island and in a very nice and quiet spot. Nice and clean property with exactly what I needed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN B.

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

Cozy, Comfy, Cottage

Lovely view, both screened in porch and patio. Loved the outdoor shower.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Peaceful stay

We had a peaceful stay at Sowls Cabin! It was just perfect for us! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay memorable! The owners were kind and responsive to anything we needed or any questions we had! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

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

Review

My family of 5 really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and functional. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans to cook meals. Finally, we enjoyed the short walk to the beach! Thank you for such an amzing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

m M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Sowls Cabin. It was a true up north cabin experience! The cabin was well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved having dinner on the screened in porch and the deck was perfect for taking in the northern lights and meteor shower. We loved the proximity to Big Bay Town Park and the firepit was fun for the kids to roast marshmellows. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

4th of July week on Madeline

Our stay on the island was fantastic. The weather was great so we spent a ton of time at the beach. Sowls cabin is located close to Big bay town park and close enough to town to make everything accessible. Woke up mornings to coffee and nature on the screened in porch-which is great if you don't like bugs.Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed, huge yard, barbeque, fire pit, etc, etc.Went in to Bayfield for the apostle island cruise tour- strongly recommend this.The only issue we had had the shower head popped off but the owners had it fixed the same day while we were in Bayfield....Truely awesome. We were so thankful to be able to shower that same night when we got back to the cabin. The 4th parade was fun and the fireworks were fabulous.I would recommend this cabin to anyone and plan to stay there again if it's free when we come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verlee K.

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

Thank you !

We had a nice time :) the weather didn't cooperate as much as we would of liked,but had a good time. There was not quite as much to do on the island as we thought .We are so very greatfull to we had a snafo in our puppy sitter and eneded up having to bring our mama dog and her 9 puppies ! If we wouldn't if been able to do that one of us would of missed out on our vacation. From the bottom of our hearts ! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
I’m glad it worked out. Thank YOU for leaving the cabin clean. I REALLY appreciate it!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location.

Overall we had a lovely stay. But We sincerely feel parts of the house need updating and could be cleaner. I have allergies so the musty smell and possible mold made my eyes itchy and caused some wheezing, not serious. Just old house issues that we thought should be addressed. Also…We went to use the hideaway bed in the living room but it was filthy and had mouse poop under it. We closed it up and chose to not to use it. We did not have bathroom towels until the second day. But The cleaning people were kind and told us they got held up with laundry machine issue. Everything else was fine, Clean bathroom and clean kitchen and enough supplies for our basic needs. One possible add on would be to provide some sort of hot pot or tea kettle for tea drinkers. We love the porch and the view of the horses and the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
I am so sorry about your experience! Especially concerning mice! We will address these concerns immediately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

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

Had a blast

Great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Quiet Getaway with Family

this cabin is perfectly located with a beautiful view I lovely sounds of nature. Screened in porch was a great place to hang out with family and say boy games or eat dinner. The hosts were very quick to respond to many questions we had. They are a very friendly couple. Loved how close it was to Big Bay Town Park and their amazing beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

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

Relaxing

Nice island to visit and the cabin was perfect for a relaxing. Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaesha B.

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

Will be back!

Easy check in, and great communication with the owners! We will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Perfect, quiet island getaway

Our family was looking for a last minute cabin on the shores of lake superior when we discovered the listing for this cabin. It turned out to be the perfect place for us. It is nicely situated in a quiet area of the island, but has views of the lake and within a few minutes of walking, you're at the shoreline. The cabin was clean and stocked with all the at-home necessities needed to get by on an island (cookware, dishes, etc.). Check in was very easy and with any questions about the cabin, I received responses within minutes. Judi was a very a great (remote) host. I would absolutely recommend this cabin and this island to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review. The quiet, peaceful atmosphere and view of the lake are some of my favorite things about our cabin. Judi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Perfectly quiet and quaint for our big family!

We had a lovely time at the Sowl’s cabin. Everything was neat and tidy and the linens smelled so fresh and clean. The beds were comfy and the Wi-Fi was great for our kids during the downtime. Outdoor shower was fun and Judi was available via text with any questions or concerns we had. We would come back in the future!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you Christina! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Great Madeline Island Getaway

The property was very comfortable and well suited for our needs. We loved the peace and quiet of the area. Kitchen had everything we needed and we cooked several meals there. Judi was very responsive throughout the process. Madeline Island is wonderful and I recommend this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Sowl guest cabin

Wonderful screened-in porch, perfect in all weather, in a great location on the island.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Thank you! The porch is our favorite spot too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liudmyla N.

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

Perfect place to stay for us. Exactly what I was looking for. I love Madeline Island and this cabin completed our stay. Clean, great location, beautiful view. Definitely would stay again and suggest to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec H.

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

Good Times at Sowl’s Cabin

We stayed for almost a week at Sowl’s cabin and really enjoyed ourselves. The cabin was clean, well equipped and spacious. Plenty of room for the four of us. The beds and bedding were clean and comfortable, every kind of kitchen utensil was available plus a Webber grill and a wonderful fire pit with fire wood. There’s a great view of the lake from the living room, deck and screened in porch which we used as our dining area. The cabin is conveniently located to both Town Park and Big Bay State Park. It is a ways from town so we planned our grocery runs carefully. Judi was great to deal with and quick to respond. We would stay at Sowl’s cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are looking forward to some cabin time of our own very soon. Glad you enjoyed your time there. Judi
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tonette N.

The Hunting Shack

I never give bad reviews, but the owners should be a ware of these things. - Dishes did not seem clean, they were cloudy like they hadn't been washed properly. - The toilet tilted back and forth. - We could not use the Wifi at all... wrong password? - Mattresses were very old (perhaps from the 50s) Yikes! - bedding(sheets and blankets) also was old and mostly polyester. It may be fine for guys but women notice things like this. We all agreed we would not recommend this cabin to friends. Sorry to be honest - but hope it helps.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your candid review. I am looking into the concerns you raised and improvements are on the way. I wanted to let you know we took your review seriously. We have replaced all of the bedding including all mattresses in the cabin. The other issues have also been addressed, Thank you. Judi

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Judi Sowl

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We met on Madeline Island the summer of 1980. Judi grew up here and met Jon when he spent the summer here working. We were married on the island 4 years later and have spent many summers and vacation time here. Our three grown children have many wonderful memories of times spent at the cabin. We both have family on the island and in Bayfield. We now live in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and visit the island as often as we can.

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