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Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!

La Pointe vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Oven
Beach
Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Place, Big Bay State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Major Gilbert Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

La Pointe

In La Pointe .At this La Pointe vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Superior and 3 miles (5 km) of Big Bay State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Big Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Major Gilbert Beach - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 26 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 26 min drive - 22.8 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!

Simple Gifts | Cozy North-End Lake Superior Cabin
Escape to Simple Gifts, a charming and intimate cabin on the north end of Madeline Island, offering direct access to Lake Superior and the perfect setting for rest, reflection, and reconnecting with nature. Ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway, honeymoon, anniversary retreat, or simply a peaceful escape.

🏡 The Space
Studio Layout: Open living area with a full-size bed
Full Kitchen: Equipped for all your meal prep needs
Living Area: Cozy space to relax and unwind
Connectivity: Wi-Fi available, but no TV to help you fully disconnect

✨ Highlights
Lake Superior access just steps away
Ideal for romantic retreats or quiet getaways
Cozy, intimate cabin designed for relaxation
Perfect for unplugging from daily life and enjoying nature

Simple Gifts offers a tranquil North-End escape where you can enjoy the sounds of the lake, quiet forest surroundings, and uninterrupted peace, making it the ultimate island retreat.

Items that you will need to bring:

Food
Beverages
Condiments (including salt & pepper, ketchup, mustard, oils etc. - WI Department of Health & Human Services requires all condiments must be removed after 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 2025-71

Amenities:

Kitchen Basics - Dishes, Glassware, Utensils, Cutlery, Pots & Pans
Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Toaster & Coffee Maker
Linens for each Bed
No TV (Relax and disconnect!)
Bath Towels for the number of guests listed on the reservation
Charcoal Grill (please bring your own charcoal and starter fluid)
Lake Superior Access Across Big Bay Road (with stairs to the lake and benches overlooking the lake)
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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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1 bedroom accommodation in La Pointe Private vacation home
Studio Cabin With Access to Lake Superior Across Big Bay Road
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Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for 3 nights towards the end of August. It was extremely quiet and felt remote, which was exactly what we wanted. It is removed from the busier more tourist-oriented area of the island, which is about 15 minutes away. There is great lake access across the street, and we couldn’t believe how few people there were around the area. The cons: bed is a bit creaky, the only places to sit are on some pretty uncomfortable wicker furniture, and there were a few large black ants in the bathroom. These are very minor criticisms of an otherwise amazing and highly recommended location. I wound absolutely come back here. Madeline Island is a great spot to get some peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place.

Clean cozy place. Our friends have stayed here before so we knew what to expect, no surprises. Very quiet, great sun in the morning & afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy quiet retreat

Watch sunrise each day, follow critter tracks on the beach, breathe in the pine aroma and relax. Top tip: the electric heater has a remote—no one has to get out of bed to turn it on in the morning! Neat and tidy with the essentials. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As far as a place to disconnect there is not better place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer get away

This spot was perfect for our family of five. The adults took the bed and we set up a tent in the yard for our three kids. It was the perfect amount of amenities to keep life convenient while small enough to keep us enjoying all that the outdoors had to offer. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRENCE B., Franklin WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple gifts

We love this cabin, perfect for the two of us. Only problem - and I don’t know if anything can be done about this - was the large black ants in the bathroom. Seems like they will come in some years and not others. More rain this year maybe?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Iowa City, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rustic cabin

This cabin is a gem! It was perfect for my writing retreat. Quiet and peaceful but with good internet. Easy access to everything else on the island. The small deck on the beach was a great place for morning coffee and evening cocktail. If you're going to book this place, be sure to bring everything you might need for cooking. I had to run to the market for salt and pepper. There are no supplies besides pots and pans. I echo a previous review that the wicker furniture could use some cushions. It would also be nice to have a broom to sweep off the cabin's deck. I really enjoyed my time here and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Lake Cottage

This little one room cottage with full bath was very comfortable for just the two of us. It’s a little outdated on the furniture but for the few days we were there it was fine. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed and the water pressure was great in the shower. Management was very prompt on bringing us towels and extra supplies because housekeeping forgot to stock us with any. Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot

We enjoyed our stay here. Small and had everything we needed. Ideal for two people. Cool at night but not a problem with the wood stove and provided heaters. We were prepared based upon previous reviews to bring all food and coffee making supplies. Check in/out very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ilsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little one room cabin with just about everything you need. The one thing that I wasn’t thrilled about was the need to think about heating with a wood stove. Thankfully, there was a nice ceramic heater and an electric baseboard in the bathroom, but you certainly wouldn’t want to leave those on overnight, or even when you’re away. Same thing, though, for a woodstove. So that’s one thing. The other is that the communication with the rental agency wasn’t terrific. They had indicated I should bring my own amenities, like groceries, but they never really specified what they provided and what they didn’t, even when I emailed back. So I was forced to buy some supplies at a pretty expensive place just across the water only to discover that the place didn’t even have tea or coffee. Thankfully, someone had left some filters for the Mr coffee machine. I went and got a really overpriced bag of coffee the next day, but that’s just ridiculous. If you have a rental agency, they need to answer their emails . In addition, leaving a few sachets of instant coffee and a few teabags would be nice. Otherwise, this was a great property and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

The location was great, private and secluded. Great view of Lake Superior, we enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jo b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retreat

Perfect retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little gem of a cabin

Only ding against it was the microwave didn’t work - which was only a deal because I saw it in the pictures and had incorporated it into my meal plans 🤠. This is a great little cabin in a great location - just loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple gifts

Thank you for this island getaway spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and, yes, simple

This property is aptly named. Located about 2/3 the length of the island, about 10 miles, from the village of LaPointe and just across Big Bay Road from Lake Superior. It is sheltered from its neighbors, who likely aren't in residence anyway. Traffic is minimal and more likely to be a bicycle or scooter than a car. The yard area is ample and comfortably shaded. The cabin, as advertised, is basically one big room (plus a bathroom) with all the basics, although I would have enjoyed a couple of upholstered chairs instead of the wicker furniture with a few pillows. Maybe its the pandemic or Great Resignation, but don't depend on restaurants or the convenience store being open, i.e., bring some food. We ate out every day, but who would be open on any given day seemed a bit of a crap shoot. The convenience store was closed all 4 days. Great place to relax as well as to enjoy cycling, kayaking, boat tours, or hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Check out the view

Love the bench at the beach for morning coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!

Simple Gifts was a very quaint & private property. It was located right across from Lake Superior with it's own beach. What a beautiful & fun time. Would love to go back again some time. Vicki & Scott Lindquist
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Quiet

We couldn’t have been more excited about this cabin! It was cozy, well out of town, and had a private feeling. I enjoyed the reading material in the cabinet to get brushed up on some Lake Superior history. We LOVED the private beach! The lake was mostly calm for us! We totally recommend this cabin for a couple’s getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F., Prescott, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Gem!

Very nice property! Super clean and well stocked! The view from the cabin is amazing! The bathroom is spacious for such a small cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Change of property

We were switched to a different property at the last minute, but it turned out great!