The Boathouse Lodge on Madeline Island

The Boathouse Lodge sleeps 16 and is perfect for large groups and families with access to 350 sq. ft of private beach and large dock. The cabin is an original log home and held the historic Boathouse for over 60+ years. The property features 2 separate sleeping cabins, ideal for extended families & groups and is under a mile from town! Great for walks and bike rides. This property was formerly known as Chez Madeline and has been rented for years in the past. The space The property has 2 separate homes for sleeping. The main house is roughly 3,300 sq ft and has 5 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 three quarter baths and a powder room. It features a large gathering room highlighted by a dual sided gas fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, a second dining/living space and a large deck overlooking Lake Superior. The indoor dining room provides a new beautiful dining room table with ample seating. Additionally, you may choose to dine at the patio table, taking advantage of beautiful Lake Superior. The main cabin itself is a rustic log cabin with extraordinary character and history. The 110 year old home boasts tall ceilings and was originally used as the living barracks for the loggers on the island. The structure was beautifully expanded in the 1960’s to include the additional living space and kitchen. While sitting by the gas fireplace you will be surrounded by 200+ year old logs or enjoy a cup of coffee on the large deck looking out over Lake Superior. Included in the rental is a separate, small guest cabin, 200 feet away from the main house, on a lit walking path. The house is perched at the top of the hill overlooking the beach & lake. It sleeps 4 (1 queen and a twin trundle bed), has its own three quarter bathroom, microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker & electric tea kettle. The 4 hatch windows allow for an extremely peaceful sleep with the sounds of Lake Superior nearby. The Boathouse Lodge has its own private and swimmable beach, great for families and small kids. Private beach access on Madeline Island is very rare. The property has over 350 ft of lakeshore of which over half is made up of a beautiful private beach. If you have ever swam on Madeline Island you will understand that this is the perfect swimmers beach. It boasts pure sand access into the water without the large rocks you frequently find on the island. The dock have created a haven of shallow swimming areas for all ages to enjoy, especially little ones. Your views will overlook Grant’s point and Bayfield. It is a frequent path for sailboats. The cabin is named after the original Boat house, one of the few original standing structures on the island. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Main house: Main level: Bedroom 1: King w/ attached ¾ bath Powder Room Second level: Bedroom 2: King w/ attached full bath Bedroom 3: 2 twins Bedroom 4: King + day bed Bedroom 5: Queen and Full ¾ bath Carriage House: Bedroom 1: Queen w/ attached ¾ bath Bedroom 2: 2 Twin (trundle bed) -Private beach accessible via a staircase -Gas & Charcoal grills available -Firepit available with firewood provided -Plenty of parking available onsite for 5+ vehicles -Outdoor deck with dining Guest access Guests will have access to : The Main House The Carriage House Laundry ( accessible in a separate unit on property ) The private beach and dock