Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry.

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A large, two-story house with a prominent porch and a flagpole.
A view from a window overlooking a body of water with a boat in the distance.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows, and a view of a deck with outdoor furniture.
An ice cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a frozen water pool, and a view of the ocean through an opening.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Apostle Islands Marina

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Place, Bayfield Heritage Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry.


The Pilot House "Crow's Nest". Excellent lake views! Downtown Bayfield location at the corner of 1st Street and Washington Avenue. Just 1 block from the Madeline Island Ferry. 1-3 blocks from beaches, and kayak rentals, with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, marinas, and the library all within a short walk. The Iron Bridge Trail is just up the hill—no car needed. The best location for Lake & Down Town Views and for the Point to La Point Swim in August.

2nd dlevel with 17 steps! The "Crows Nest" Sleeps 2 and has breath taking views of Madeline Island off in the distance and looks over the top of the downtown Bayfield area. Walk to everything. Breakfast Blue Berry Muffins, yogurts, orange & grape juice. Coffee maker with coffee and condiments in room along with a Mini Refrigerator. Guests may use our Ice Machine in refrigerator and microwave. Paper plates, plastic forks, knives, spoons next to refrigerator in dining room.

After making a reservation, we will email you and you must immediately reply to our email (not VRBO messaging) with your full address, names of guests, there addresses and which are adults and children and their addresses, for Wisconsin Guest Registry Statute. Please reply to our email we will send you within 1 hour with this information. After we receive, we will email you a door code, arrival & departure instructions.


Thank You!
Jack Armstrong
Apostle Rentals
The Pilot House
Bayfield, WI.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
8 years or older
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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:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Winter, you must have an all wheel drive vehicle for our steep Driveway at The Pilot House. Rooms are cleaned after your stay.
Quiet time is 10 PM - 8:00 AM. No loud outdoor music.
After making a reservation you must give us your full address including city, state, zip. We need this for Wisconsin Guest Registry Statute.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 26-2667029
Property # 884138vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry. located?

Located in the heart of Bayfield, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Madeline Island Ferry Line and Lake Superior. Bayfield Carnegie Library and Bayfield Heritage Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Bayfield Pilot House "Crows Nest", Sleeps 2, Lake Views, 1 block from Ferry. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect. Able to walk to town and the ferry and a hiking trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack was a great host and went out of his way to make our stay an enjoyable one. The Crow's Nest has a great view, but there are a few stairs to negotiate in and out so be aware.I highly recommend this venue for anyone visiting Bayfield!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We loved the comfortable bed and views from communal balconies were fantastic! Host was friendly and easy to communicate with. Very clean accommodations. We would have enjoyed better coffee in a ceramic mug instead of hotel room coffee maker with paper cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, perfect accommodations and perfect host. We highly recommend the Pilot House!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack is a fantastic host. The place was in a perfect location with everything just a few minutes' walk away. Also, Jack made us feel at home, and we would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack met us at arrival, walked us through the property, explained the history and significance of the property. We had the privacy we wanted, but enjoyed meeting other guests on the two shared patios and dining area. The properties very centrally located, we walked to most of our activities and meals, only driving if we left town. There is a great hiking trail only one block from the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our stay was positive. Room and large bathroom with very nice decor/interior. Great views from bedroom but had to be standing or sitting on the two hightop chairs provided in order to enjoy the water views as the surrounding window placement was high in the room. That being said, you really can enjoy being king of the hill as long as you're ok with climbing the very steep driveway and steep set of stairs that get you to the Crow's Nest! Brilliant views from the main level of the house and the two mid-size decks. Jack was welcoming and hospitable in giving us a nice intro to the house and a brief lay of the land in the very pleasant town of Bayfield. Nice light breakfast including delicious blueberry muffins! Thanks much Jack!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a great view of Bayfield and a nice spot to stay at with great accommodations (breakfast, 2 decks, glassware). The Crows Nest is very cozy and a great spot to spend the night and go explore the surrounding area during the day.The host is very personable.Only thing of note is to be careful on the driveway. When you do it once, you can do it everytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and walking distance to all the restraunts, shopping and ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in a great location! Convenient to walk everywhere in Bayfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Bayfield, WI Location

We loved the location and convenience to downtown Bayfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right in the heart of Bayfield! Friendly host and room is very comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely visit to Bayfield! Thank you to Jack and Marie for their hospitality - we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful location

Walking distance from downtown and everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Pilot House is a great place to stay!

We spent four nights here and found it very comfortable and enjoyable. Close to everything in downtown Bayfield - we could easily walk to all of the restaurants and shops, as well as the Apostle Islands Cruises and the ferry to Madeline Island. The hosts were very friendly and readily available if anything was needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Had a very nice stay!

Warm, well-kept, and the owner Jack was full of good advice for the local restaurants and other goings on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice get-away in Bayfield

Very nice stay with beautiful views of Lake Superior. We enjoyed our weekend and visit to this lakeshore community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Jack was very welcoming and had good conversation. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay, right by the lake. Unfortunately the Jacuzzi was out of order. Everything else was too notch, will stay at again when we go back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bayfield Relaxation

The property’s location was fantastic. It was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay in a winter wonderland.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Perfect location to walk to the small town and to the ferry to Madeline Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint, and had great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024