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Bell Street-Downtown Oasis

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Bell Street-Downtown Oasis


In the heart of downtown Madeline Island is Bell Street Lodging. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and beaches. This is an ideal place to relax and take in the views. Your rental unit is located on the second floor and has its own private deck to enjoy morning coffee a cocktail or just to soak in the scenery. There is additional common space that can be enjoyed as well. This includes a massive deck with plenty of seating and tables to enjoy additional views or company if you so chose. We have created a bbq and beer garden as well. Use one of the grills and courtyard area for wonderful meal outside.

The lodging includes two bedrooms allowing for up to 6 guests. Please note that the max guests allowed is 6. If you exceed the max amount we may ask you to leave the property and no refund will be provided.

The main bedroom has a queen bed and access to the private deck. The second bedroom is also equipped with a queen and bunk beds. The bunk beds are adult sized with 8" thick mattresses.

The Bell Street Lodging was constructed with concrete forms. The concrete forms offer a quiet sanctuary within your space. Or step outside and walk a 100 yards to Tom's Burned Down Cafe. Tom's is an island music oasis. Not to mention spectacular for people watching. Enjoy a short walk to the Beach Club for a sunset view and refreshment. Your family could enjoy Grampa Tony's also within 100 yards of your stay.

If you enjoy the convenience of staying close to the action this is the accommodation for you. One flight of stairs, unpack and park your car for the rest of your stay if you chose.

The Bell Street is no longer being advertised and operated as a bar/restaurant/event center. There may be a rare occasion that an event happens (more to help the community). Please check our website calendar at https://www.bellstreettavernmi.com. Click on the calendar tab and see if anything is posted. There are a total of 4 units as a part of this building and there may some noise from your neighbors (similar to an apartment). We just want you to be aware this is not a single family rental unit.

Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.

Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.

Property manager

Dave Marchetti

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bell Street Lodging unit 1
Bell Street Oasis La Pointe
Bell Street-downtown Oasis Condo
Bell Street-downtown Oasis La Pointe
Bell Street-downtown Oasis Condo La Pointe

About the neighborhood

Map
La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Madeline Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 54 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 54 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 55 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 59 min drive - 10.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza Restaurant - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Bodin Fisheries - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Street-Downtown Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell Street-Downtown Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bell Street-Downtown Oasis?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bell Street-Downtown Oasis located?

Located in the heart of La Pointe, this condo building is steps from Lake Superior and Madeline Island Museum. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bell Street-Downtown Oasis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island stay
Nice place and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering on Madeline Island
The space was clean, comfortable, and well located. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Roomy, comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madeline Island Getaway
Great location. Near downtown and short drive to Big Bay State park. Quite too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came in for a family wedding
The place was clean and fit our needs to a tee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Stay on Madeline Island
My family stayed at Dave’s Bell Street place for my wedding weekend on Madeline Island and they loved every minute. The place was so clean , cozy, and conveniently located. It was close to so many main shops but they never heard a peep from the outside world. Definitely book this place if you’re looking to stay on Madeline Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Bellstreet
It worked good for our overflow of family. They were close to our cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always accommodating
Thank you for allowing my boss to stay for his second year. They have enjoyed your rental as it is right in town and always nice and clean. The manager is polite and easy to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to all island activities
We enjoyed staying at the Bell St. Downtown Oasis! It's so centrally located and close to the ferry dock, restaurants, groceries, etc. Also, for swimming you can easily drive down the street to Joni's Beach, which is a perfectly nice in-town beach. Or you can go to the Town Park, State Park, or other spots you'll find on the map or by asking around. The apartment is very close to Tom's, a late night drinking and music spot, but we were not bothered by any noise. This would be an especially good spot for "newbies" to the island, since it is so centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo, beautiful island
Condo was great. Very quite, large condo. Great outside patio space. Island has a handful of restraunts and gift shops. One highlight was swimming in the crystal clear and cool waters of superior in Big bay. The yact club has a heated outdoor pool jacuzzi and sauna that you can pay to use. We didnt get a chance because we ran out of time. Get there early to rent a moped. They rent out fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ezra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing spot right in the middle of the action on Madeline Island
Great apartment for a family or group of up to 4-6 people. Location is nice, right in the middle of town in LaPointe on Madeline Island. Easy walk just a block off the ferry from Bayfield. And, you can walk anywhere you might want to go in town: all the restaurants, groceries, Tom’s Cafe, etc. And it’s located above Bell Street Tavern, which was closed for an event when we stayed, so can’t speak to that. No dishwasher, but otherwise a functional kitchen. Internet. TV with streaming channels. All you need for a nice Madeline Island stay. Would recommended and would return ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long fall weekend family get away
Property is in great location walking distance to ferry, grocery shopping, shops and activities. Clean and as described. Enough room for 3 adults and 2 kids. Private balcony plus large shared covered deck with view (including from unit) to Lake Superior. Friendly locals playing croquet in grass nextdoor. Last night (Saturday 10/21) was a Halloween themed party event below with loud music until after 11pm. Would have been nice to know in advance (no info on website). Guest provided WiFi had fair (poor signal) and kept cutting out when steaming on Roku (no local channels). Would recommend but if loud noise bothers you at night then check with host in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

LindseyWold P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ups and Downs
Spacious, comfortable couches, nice to have kitchen, good to have temperature control, nice to have shampoo, soap and towels. Location is great. Liked the outdoor deck space. Downsides: there were dozens of flies in all of the rooms - not sure why. We were excited to cook but many of the dishes were dirty. One bed looked like someone already slept in it with wrinkled sheets and hair on it. Kind of dark lighting throughout. Can hear neighbors pretty easily (but we did go to bed on the early side.) one last suggestion: Dave did tell me about the lack of open restaurants after we booked and paid…it would have been helpful to know this prior to booking. We completely understand the nature of these times but might have made a different decision if we knew more about that. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Safe Haven in the Heart of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Pointe
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend stay
Love staying at the Bell Tavern. I appreciate the ability to walk around the main town area as Tom’s is always a good time. Ample space and a well stocked kitchen also make for an easy and quick weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaca
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very clean and affordable.
Its location was great for shopping and the restaurants. Within walking distance of our needs. Enjoyed the Big Bay park beach! The only negative was the stairs. Both my wife and I have bad knees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time on the island
The condo was awesome. In the center of town with easy access to everything. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic on Madeline
This property is in the BEST location if you want to be downtown! Everything I needed or wanted was a stone's throw away. The private balcony was the best, for treeline sunsets and a distant-water-view. The place itself was clean and comfortable, and, on further review, far too big for just me, but I did enjoy the space! All of the modern conveniences. Great host - - I will be back... with more people! ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crown jewel of Madeline Island
Third stay and so very happy at Bell Street Lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical mystical Madeline Island
My daughter-in-law found this place last year and we came back again. Wonderful to have a two-bedroom place with full kitchen (especially when staffing shortages in LaPointe mean restaurant hours are limited). Enjoyed the view from the expansive private and common area balconies and being a part of the neighborhood for a week. Hit all the high points with a friend and then family who joined me. Big Bay State Park and Big Bay Town Park are a few miles away. Walked the boardwalk between the lake and lagoon, canoed in lagoon, walked along the red cliffs, picked mushrooms (don't do this unless you know what you are doing - spore prints, field guide identification, etc.), looked at the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan from the vantage of Big Bay, listened to the waves and the wind in the trees, and watched seagulls chase a bald eagle. Restored my spirit every day and came back to my cozy home away from home every night.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Perfect location!!
My friends and I rented this property for a weekend getaway, and we are already hoping to return. The property was in a perfect location on the island. It was spacious, clean and very welcoming! The property owner and staff are awesome!! … excellent communication and extremely easy to work with. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
What a beautiful property and great location. Thank you, Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right
Lots of outdoor patio & balcony space. The location was just right. The only problem was noise from late night partiers out on their balcony, close to ours, which kept us awake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022