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Escape to Barge Bay, a charming lakeside retreat on Madeline Island. With 400 feet of sand beach and a fire pit, unwind in the evenings with family and friends. Enjoy an open floor plan from kitchen to living room that overlooks the lake side deck.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay

  • Welcome to Barge Bay, a casual place where family and friends can enjoy beach walking, swimming, kayaking, reading, sunning or sharing a meal and a glass of wine. Located on the “North” end of Madeline Island about a 20-minute drive from the Ferry Dock in downtown La Pointe, Barge Bay is named after the sunken dredge “Finn McCool” lying on the lake bed in front of the cottage shore. The property features 400 feet of sand beach along with a fire pit to enjoy the quiet evenings.

    Barge Bay is literally 75 feet from the shores of Lake Superior and the cabin features 2 bedrooms, a full bath along with an open floor plan from the kitchen to the living room which overlooks and connects to a large lake side deck. This is a place to leave your computer and to do list miles away.

    Bedroom 1: King Bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds

    Items Provided:
    Kitchen Basics - Dishes, Glassware, Utensils, Cutlery, Pots & Pans
    Linens for Queen Beds and King Bed
    Bath Towels for the number of guests listed on the reservation
    Gas Grill - Propane Provided
    We provide a complimentary start-up supplies of: Toilet Tissue, paper towel, garbage bags and hand soap for each bathroom

    Items you will need to bring:Food
    Beverages
    Condiments (including salt & pepper, ketchup, mustard, oil etc. - WI Department of Health requires all condiments removed between each rental)
    Additional towels for going to the beach (bath towels provided are for use inside the property not to be taken outside or to the beach)

    Town of La Pointe Permit # - D 2025-50

    Amenities:

    Kitchen Basics - Dishes, Glassware, Utensils, Cutlery, Pots & Pans
    Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Toaster & Coffee Maker
    WIFI
    Firepit on the beach
    Gas Grill
    Linens for each Bed
    Bath Towels for the number of guests listed on the reservation
    Complimentary start-up supplies of: Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels, Garbage Bags, Dish Soap, Dishwasher soap along with Hand Soap and Shampoo for each bathroom

    Extra notes:

    Check in Time: 4:00 PM
    Check Out Time: 10:00 AM
    50% due at time of Reservation

    Madeline Island Vacations Terms & Conditions

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in La Pointe, this holiday home is near the bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Visit our La Pointe travel guide
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La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with clear water and lush greenery.
    Big Bay State Park
    4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • A kayaker in a red kayak navigating through a narrow water channel between large rock formations.
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Major Gilbert Beach
    11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Madeline Island Museum
    15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • beach near Madeline Island Yacht Club
    16 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • Larry's Good Time Saloon And Restaurant
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior and within 12 miles (20 km) of Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Museum. Big Bay State Park is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away.

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400 Feet Sugar Sand Beach - Barge Bay Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kris S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

It's a great property with awesome beach access. Home needs some improvements and cleaning. Since there is not a dishwasher, instructions said to sterilize silverware with bleach upon arrival. No bleach was provided & not informed ahead of time to bring any. We would stay again, but plan better for needed items.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Exactly as described

Great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Tonya P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

I bet this is great in the summer!

Shoreline is awesome! All sand. Fire pit, plenty of parking- yard and privacy are great. I’m assuming we were probably the first visitors of the season- a few cobwebs in the corners. Water STUNK- even after running it for several minutes multiple days. Fly tape was still hanging…and it was just above the toaster. It’s a nice old nostalgic cabin- could have been cleaner. Top of fridge was thick with dust….but overall a nice place to stay. Not sure if it was worth 2300.00 for three nights…especially with the weather-oh- and there was an old sink, tire and rope laying in the yard? Classy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Ann Marie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Beach

The only downside was the invasion of mice (therefore the 3 star)...in fact we brought one home - not by choice - in the shoe bag of my husband and you could hear them at night. They ate some of our food- but fortunately we also have a rustic cabin It was a fantastic beach property nonetheless.... We would return and I suspect they will deal with the mice - we did leave a note and there was at least one dead mouse the morning we left. So I say all and all it's great. Also it was a great place to bike - we were almost at the end of the island and could make a really. nice loop to the other side. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022