Pet Friendly Hotels Near Ashland, Wisconsin

Ashland, Wisconsin, is a place that wants to "pump you up," as noted on its website. The enthusiasm begins with myriad outdoor recreational activities: mountain biking, salmon fishing, kayaking and golfing. Throw in hiking, snowmobiling, camping and hunting, and the adventures create a culture for the visitor. Visitors traveling with pets have a few lodging options in Ashland and the surrounding area.

Americinn Ashland

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior sits the Americinn Ashland, which offers several rooms for visitors traveling with pets. Fees range from $25 to $50 as of November 2009. Accommodations include full-size sleeper sofas, lounge chairs and in-room DVD players. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Chequamegon Bay Lighthouse and the Apostle Islands. A boat dock and fitness center are among the amenities. Families traveling with pets can also find value in the hotel's kid-friendly policy, which offers a "Kids Stay Free" package that allows children younger than 12 years old to stay for free.

Americinn Ashland
3009 Lakeshore Drive East
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806
(715) 682-9950

Best Western Lake Superior Lodge

Lake Superior, the Madeline Islands and the Bayfield Apple Orchards are within retreat of the Best Western Lake Superior Lodge. Within a mile of the hotel, guests can enjoy a hiking or hunting experience. Just 20 miles away, charter fishing is available at the Apostle Islands. The lodge is conveniently pet-friendly, though there are restrictions on where pets can be. Pets are not permitted in the hotel lobby or near the pool area. Fees are $10 nightly for pets with a $50 refundable deposit. American cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner) is served on the premises at the Lake Rock Cafe.

Best Western Lake Superior Lodge
30600 U.S. Highway 2
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806
(715) 682-5235

Winfield Inn and Gardens

With the presence of the Bayfield Peninsula and Lake Superior in view, the Winnfield Inn offers nightly and monthly vacation cottage rentals for those looking for their "home away." Located in Bayfield, the hotel's proximity to Lake Superior provides guests with numerous outdoor activities. Kayaking, big-water sailing and fishing are among these activities. Only dogs are permitted, and there is a $15 fee per pet. This hotel offers accommodations that range from hilltop suites overlooking the Apostle Islands to guest rooms replete with full kitchens. A full garden tour is also available to guests.

Winfield Inn and Gardens
225 E. Lynde Ave.
Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814
(715) 779-3252

Article Written By Leonard Dozier

Leonard Dozier is a freelance writer based in southern New Jersey and New York. His film and sports columns have been published by "Casino Connection Magazine" and Trev Rogers sports respectively. A prolific and extremely versatile writer, he is an ASCAP songwriter and has written screenplays and stage plays registered with the Writer's Guild of America.

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