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Great Water Inn

2.0 star property

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Located close to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Great Water Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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Classic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Gichigami)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Ensuite (Siskiwit)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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House, Private Bathroom (Great Water Inn)

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Raspberry)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Bayfield is home to Great Water Inn. While the natural beauty of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Lake Superior can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Apostle Islands Marina. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Bayfield travel guide
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20 N Broad St, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

  • View of Bayfield Wisconsin from the water
    Apostle Islands Marina
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bayfield Carnegie Library
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Episcopal Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Copper Crow
    7 min drive
  • Pier Plaza
    4 min walk
  • Morty's Pub
    3 min walk
  • Manypenny Bistro
    3 min walk
  • Bates Art Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Great Water Inn

  • Guest house near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
  • Located close to Apostle Islands Marina, Great Water Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and karaoke

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Great Water Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Great Water Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Water Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Water Inn located?

Situated in Bayfield, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfield Heritage Museum, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Apostle Islands Marina. Bayfield Carnegie Library and Christ Episcopal Church are just steps away.

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Reviews

Great Water Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were clean, well kept and within walking distance to all of the shopping and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place to stay. Clean, cute and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean nicely decorated. Comfortable bed. Responsive hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was decorated beautifully! Very clean and easy walk to the lake area. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is small, but very clean and very comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and everything was updated in the room. The property also has a deck with four chairs very nice and quiet back there. The owners were quick to respond to all of our needs, and the property is very walkable right in the middle of everything. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Excellent place to stay

Old house that has been converted to hotel. Just a few rooms. Located next to the Bayfield museum. Very quiet. No one on duty, but outstanding response to questions. You get an email with front door and room code to get in. Good size room, several pieces of furniture, a gas fireplace, Roku TV,(don’t like!). The bed has a high quality mattress and bedding. Absolutely comfortable. Packer coffee as well as local ground coffee. Teas and tea pot. The bathroom has a shower, and a jetted tub. We were completely impressed with the overall cleanliness and condition of the room. The jetted tub was spotless, the vanity did not have a scratch on it. Not a speck of dirt, scum, or mold anywhere. Absolutely would come back Only 1 1/2 blocks from the Manypenny restaurant, which was excellent, both for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and very clean. Had the option to buy the art work in the room. Most items in the room were from local shops and enjoyed the organic/natural shampoo and soaps provided. Greatly enjoyed the sauna!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice a quiet - very clean - had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay - we stayed 3 nights & would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has everything you need! It is very clean & decorated beautifully. It is within close walking distance to all of the bar & restaurants and ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa Vrabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't believe that there's a kitchen available. They do have in-room coffee maker, coffee, electric tea kettle and tea bags. There's also a small fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the owner was very easy to communicate with. It was very close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot in Bayfield to stay. It was my first time staying in an INN. Quiet, quaint, beautiful. Very clean and decorated beautifully. Exceeded my expectations. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was perfect for the 5 of us staying in Bayfield for a girls' trip!! It was SO cute, we all had our own beds, the full kitchen was so handy, and patio was perfect in the mornings & evenings(: Location is ideal; everything in town is within walking distance and parking was a breeze. The owners were so kind, great at communicating, and gave some excellent recommendations for restaurants!!! 10/10 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Great Water Inn

Everything about our stay at the Great Water Inn was exceptional! Although small, the rooms were very well organized with some tasty artwork! The place was thoroughly clean, the bed itself was very comfortable and we loved the organic cottons and organic toiletries! Soaps and shampoos were very nice! The location was ideal and within walking distance to Lake Superior, shops, music opportunities and dining! We took advantage of several recommendations by the owners; Hoops for delicious fresh fish, Mannypenny for a variety of breakfast's, both within walking distance, and a short drive to Good Thyme for fine dining was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others! We will be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again and again! The room was immaculate, and the amenities of local coffee and tea, and good quality shower supplies were a nice surprise. You can tell the owners care about their guests, but also care a great deal about the property. The room was quiet and we were able to relax. The jacuzzi tub was perfect after a long hike. The location is just a short walk from shopping and restaurants too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARIANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025