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Rustic Cabin

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin

*Pet friendly*

Awasishkode (meaning ‘beyond the fire’ in Ojibwe) is located less than a mile from Little Sand Bay Beach/Campground. This cozy, rustic cabin features accommodations for 6 people. Two twin beds in the upper loft area (no guard rails in loft so be cautious), 1 twin daybed with a twin trundle underneath and a full size futon downstairs. Mini fridge and freezer, complimentary coffee bar, outdoor charcoal grill, fire pit, picnic table/area, fresh water stream, hiking and wildlife! There is a porta potty with a lantern inside. There is electricity along with lanterns and flashlights but no running water. The campground down the road has potable water. There is a space heater on the small shelf near the coffee bar. Please reach out at any time if you need and I will do my best to assist if I’m able to.

There are pay showers located at the nearby campground for $4/shower. You will need quarters if you intend to utilize those.

Parking is available at the beginning/top of the driveway, to the left when you first enter the driveway. Please do not drive further down as you may get stuck if muddy. You can fit 2 vehicles there.

Property manager

Kelly Charette

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Awasishkode
Rustic Cabin Cabin
Rustic Cabin Bayfield
Rustic Cabin Cabin Bayfield

About the neighborhood

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Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

  • Little Sand Bay Beach - 18 min walk
  • Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves - 18 min drive
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 18 min drive
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 19 min drive
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 112 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

Where is Rustic Cabin located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Lake Superior. Little Sand Bay Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Rustic Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small and peaceful
Beautiful location. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating a special birthday!
Wow! We booked as a last minute surprise for my Mother in Law visiting from out of the country for her birthday over the Labor Day holiday and it was exactly what we were looking for! Clean. Comfortable. Includes the basics. The location is…AMAZING. Well done! Additionally, the host took the time to leave a local bottle of wine and a snack for us. My MIL felt so special when we arrived. Thank you, thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic!
I was looking for something dog friendly and not very expensive near Bayfield. I'm glad I read other reviews to understand how to be prepared. It was a fun opportunity to pull out all my outdoor gear. There is no wifi and very limited cell service. There is a lamp and a small fridge in the cabin, and a fire pit with a good log supply outside. No running water, but a water jug was provided. I cooked meals over the fire. Outhouse was sufficient. Although I was 'off-grid', there was a lot of traffic on the road, including construction vehicles that drove past the cabin into the evening. So, it was kind of loud/noisy. With all that being said, I really did settle into the space and really enjoyed it. I was there for two nights. Being between Cornucopia and Bayfield was nice. The general store in Cornucopia is really cool. Lots of food, basics and gifty special things. I also made my way to Madeline Island. I got everything I wanted at a good price. Apparently sometime on day 2, the power was cut by the construction in the area. Since I didn't figure it out until it started getting dark, I did not reach out to the host. I just made good use of lanterns and candles. When the host found out that I had been without power, she did reach out to me. I really appreciate that!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet east and beautiful area
Short but sweet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time at the rustic cabin
This was a great find for a last minute trip up to Bayfield. We had a quiet night by the campfire and enjoyed some local spots. The cabin was clean and comfortable. We did have a dog visitor frequently during our stay which was fine but might bother people with little kids. She was a very nice dog.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhona S., Cameron, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Little cabin in the woods
Simple, very clean and comfortable are the best words I have to describe the cabin. For myself and two teenage grandkids it was the perfect size for a one night stay. The kids had never used an outhouse before so it was quite the experience for them. The cleanest one I have ever been in in my life. Room for two vehicles on the property. Close to the Town of Russell and the awesome beach and boat landing there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cozy cabin, once you find it. There was a full size grill in the photos, but only a small tailgater in actuality. The fridge leaked water the whole time, which ran under the bed to greet you in the morning. The neighbors were having some sort of party that went very late, and someone’s dog kept visiting us. I realize much of this is out of the owners control; we did enjoy our stay, hopefully the next tenants have better luck!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
Absolutely wonderful location so close to Little Sand Bay, the marina and marvelous sand beach, and the delights of the south shore of Lake Superior! Very rustic, but super quiet little cabin in the woods. Four stars because I do wish that there were better 'kitchen' supplies- even a dry cabin should have a dish basin and basic dishes/drink ware for the "6 people" that this place can accommodate- it would be TIGHT for that many- but you wouldn't be spending much time indoors with the towns of Cornucopia and Bayfield so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the Rustic Cabin!
We had lots of fun! Kelly was very responsive and helpful with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in the woods
Great little cabin, quite "off the grid" but just a short drive to towns and activities. Bring lots of mosquito repellant!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Our family had a great time at this little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quaint little cabin in the woods. Very cozy and pet friendly, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Alissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than camping
Very conveniently close to Little Sand Bay! Without running water, it was a lot like camping, but with electricity and a locked door. The only complaint we would have would be the driveway and parking was extremely uneven. Other than that, it was a cute, rustic alternative to staying at the camping in a tent, especially when you have kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great time. Exactly what we needed. Kids had fun. No technology needed! Kelly went out of her way to make our stay great. Even delivered firewood for free! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
It was our first trip to Bayfield, and couldn’t have found a better place. The cabin is remote while also being conveniently located to the beach. Trips into town are really manageable, and coming back to the cabin is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of tourist season. Make sure to step outside for a starry night and and firefly spectacle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021