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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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
    ‪15 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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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

    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

    We should mention

    A car is required for transport to and from this property

    About the area

    La Pointe

    La Pointe is home to this cabin. Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Madeline Island Ferry Line and Apostle Islands Cruises. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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    La Pointe, WI

    What's nearby

    • Big Bay State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
    • Major Gilbert Beach - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
    • Madeline Island Museum - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
    • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
    • Apostle Islands Marina - 24 min drive - 20.7 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 does it cost to stay at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

    As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island on 1 June 2026 start from AU$306, 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 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
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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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!
    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.
    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
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    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

    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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