The Bayfield Inn
Located in downtown Bayfield, the Bayfield Inn is close to the Madeline Island Ferry Line and the Apostle Islands Cruise Services, overlooking a small park near the main harbor. A popular place for gatherings, the inn features both a quiet indoor lounge and rooftop bar and grill. Room features include: lakeside views in some rooms; double, queen or king beds; individual control of heat and air-conditioning; leather recliners (some rooms); well-lighted modern baths with hairdryers and make-up mirrors; cable TV; down comforters; telephones with data ports; and framed historic photographs of the Bayfield area. All rooms are smoke-free and offer wireless Internet access.
The Bayfield Inn
20 Rittenhouse Ave.
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3363
bayfieldinn.com
Winfield Inn
The Winfield Inn has 30 secluded, lakefront rooms close to the Madeline Island Ferry, Apostle Islands Cruises and downtown Bayfield. It also has nightly and monthly vacation cottage rentals for those looking for a "home away from home." Visitors can kayak, sail or fish right from the inn's access to the lake. All rooms at the Winfield include cable TV, double beds, air-conditioning, phone, lake view, refrigerator, patios or balconies. Suites also include a sleeper sofa, full kitchen and a massage tub. Dogs are permitted at the inn.
The Winfield Inn
225 E. Lynde Ave.
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 719-3252
winfieldinn.com
The Rittenhouse Inn
The Rittenhouse Inn is a beautiful Victorian manse, with a front-porch perfect for viewing Lake Superior. Rooms at the Rittenhouse are luxury rooms with whirlpool tubs and wood-burning fireplaces. In addition to standard amenities, the Rittenhouse offers special add-ons like roses and flower arrangements, champagne or sparkling cider, homemade sweets or a fruit or cheese plate. Its own restaurant, the Rittenhouse Restaurant, features hearty country breakfasts, casual fine dining for lunch or dinner and special events like wine tastings and musical dinner theater.
Rittenhouse Inn
301 Rittenhouse Ave.
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-5111
rittenhouseinn.com
Article Written By Michelle Hogan
Michelle Hogan is a freelance writer, licensed real estate professional, organic farmer and the author of several books including the 2005 bestselling memoir, "Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (With Kids) in America." Hogan studied English at American University and has been writing professionally since 1998. Her work has appeared in "The New York Times," "Redbook," "Family Circle" and many other publications.