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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About this property
Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away!
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
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
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
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
On the bay
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Note from host: Pet Fee of $100.00/pet per stay when applicable
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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. Apostle Islands Marina and Madeline Island Ferry Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Big Bay State Park. Visit our La Pointe travel guide
Is Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away! located?
Situated near the bay, this holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and within 9 mi (15 km) of Big Bay State Park and Major Gilbert Beach. Madeline Island Museum is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) away.
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Barge Bay - Home with 400 Feet of Sand Beach Steps Away! Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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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.
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.
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.