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Waterfront guesthouse at cliff's edge of Lake Superior's South Shore, Sky Fire.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Cornucopia, WI
  • Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves
  • Meyers Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Herbster

On lake.Stay at this Herbster guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Superior and 2 miles (3 km) of Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area. Meyers Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Meyers Beach - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 40 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 42 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 42 min drive - 48.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Food & Spirits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Siskiwit Bay Coffee & Curiosities - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Nikki's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pine Cone Ole's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Waterfront guesthouse at cliff's edge of Lake Superior's South Shore, Sky Fire.

Relax with expansive views of Lake Superior as you bask in the glow of the wood fireplace's radiance. Waves echoing off the brownstone cliff upon which this special home is perched, absorb the splendor of bald and golden eagles soaring only feet away.

Minutes from your nest is Meyer's Beach, the common entry point to begin your kayak or hiking excursion to the sea and ice caves of this, the greatest of all lakes. Bike, hiking, motorsports, class one trout fishing, waterfalls and XC ski trails abound.

The entire, two bedroom home that is Sky Fire is your private oasis away from home.

Seasonally, bathe in warm sunlight while relaxing in the south facing, enclosed front porch. Enjoy sitting around the fire pit in the front yard as you soak up the beauty of Lake Superior a stone's throw away. Your wonderful day having turned to night, the dark, amazingly starry sky over Lake Superior may grace the night owl with a show of the magically colorful northern lights. Well behaved, non-destructive, potty-trained dogs are welcome.

Snowmobile and ATV trails/routes are nearby. The area also has world class, well maintained fat tire bike trails that are groomed for winter riding. Wanna mush your own sled team of dogs? That's available nearby as well.

Indoors fun and gaming more your speed? Just short of Bayfield, nearby "Legendary Water's and Casino," awaits your arrival.

A peaceful, 1.3 mile walk from the home will have you stepping foot onto a glorious sandy swimming beach. With Lake Superior literally lapping at your feet, this beach stretches over a mile to the quaint town of Cornucopia where you'll find the marina, coffee shop, restaurant/bar, art and the, "It has everything" general store that is *Ehler's.

A 23 mile drive into Bayfield, WI will take you to a charming community serving tourist and locals alike, all of whom have an affinity for the allure of the nearby Apostle Islands that await your visit. Just a short ferry ride away, quaint Madeline Island is yours to explore and enjoy.

*Ehler's closes for the winter season

Property manager

Erin Hutchinson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: House Trained Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Home is at cliff's edge. Supervision is NECESSARY!

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
Note from host: Communicate with me with inquiry
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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
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. Note from host: Communicate with me with inquiry For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Waterfront guesthouse at cliff's edge of Lake Superior's South Shore, Sky Fire. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway!

Very comfortable home and setting. Outside space was great for the dogs, and we loved having the washer and dryer! Easy access to Cornucopia. Beautiful views - just sorry it wasn’t at lake level.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Apostle Islands vacation!

We had a wonderful time at this rental. With 2 adults and 3 kids and a dog, we had everything we needed plus more! Amazing view of Lake Superior, hammock, fire pit, kid friendly ace throwing, dog friendly, close to everything but tucked away, private, wooded, absolutely gorgeous location. And the owners were really nice and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures don't do this place justice! A beautiful home with an amazing view. We had such a wonderful time exploring the Apostle Islands and the Bayfield/Cornucopia area, and this was a great place to make our home base. The host was kind and enjoyable to visit with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Sunsets Around

Quiet, peaceful property with all the amenities for a great stay. Topped off with the best golden sunset view around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View!

The view from this home is beautiful and the setting is quite serene. The home itself needs some attention, it looks like they are in the process of doing some touch up work on a lot of the walls, the ice maker is still broken, and the steps were broken. The house itself was pretty dirty which I was disappointed with. From reading the other reviews I am hoping it was just a one off. The house has great potential, it just needs some TLC. The host provided a very detailed binder of information on the area, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

70th birthday getaway

Weather was great. Location breath taking. Got the most spectacular sunset pictures. Went to North Shore of as well for sightseeing. Highly recommend. The property was easy to get to but so isolated and peaceful. If you want to just get out of the hectic world this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Lake Superior getaway!

My husband and I loved our weekend stay. It was important to us to find a dog friendly environment so our doodles, Vivian and Fern, could join us. The guesthouse was very private and we felt right at home. Our host, Erin, thought of all amenities including extra dog toys, which I found to be a sweet added touch. All checking in and checkout expectations were clear and helpful. Our stay was clean, comfortable, adorable and we felt safe. The view of Lake Superior was wonderful and loved the fireplace. We definitely recommend staying here if you are ever in the area. Thank you Erin for the lovely weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy accommodations with a great view

Nice place to stay and enjoy the quiet life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Enjoyable stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Wonderful home. Beautiful view. Super quiet. Loved that we could bring our dog. Would definitely recommend. It is a guest house connected to another home but no one but us was there. If privacy is important just check the other side of home will be vacant during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful View

Great space, very accomdating hosts, space itself very clean. Only critique would be that the website description didn't mention a common porch entry to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts, great house, and What a View

If you are a fan or groupie of Lake Superior, cinsider Sky Fire, It is clean and has a very well provided house with everything you need to enjoy the Lake including a spectacular view from the cliff in the yard, It was perfect for us. We were two people and a dog. I particularly like thar the location is away from Bayfield. So it is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Trash in yard

Property completely open, including windows. Mice in kitchen. Trash scattered about yard. Garage wide open. Kind of weird - the owners had just been there so makes you wonder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Trash in yard

This from my sister, Gail Trowbridge. I was ill and unable to come. Property was completely open including windows. Garage was open. Lots of trash scattered about yard (animals?). Mice in kitchen. Kind of creepy goat artwork, but that’s personal taste.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for hikes and relaxing

Seamless check-in, great e-communication with host including some great tips for area. Place is very clean and as shown in photos. Before booking, I was a little hesitant because it is a guest house (attached to main house). But other residents were not seen or heard, very respectful of privacy. Would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July trip

We had a great time and enjoyed the area and the house for a long weekend up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G., Rockford, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

charming home with wonderful view

Had some serious hiccups with gaining information for check-in, but after we did, all was well. Owner was helpful throughout the stay and even allowed another couple to visit for a few nights of our two week stay. This is such a nice home in a lovely area. We enjoyed both an indoor fire and an outdoor fire. Twice we visited Siskiwit River Falls; we enjoyed the hike so much. If staying in the area, I recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

lake Superior

We used the location as a center point for exploring the area. We visited Bayfield , Superior , fish hatchery, ware
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful setting

This property is as pictured and on a beautiful sight on Lake Superior. The owner was very pleasant and responsive during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

the view

relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The scenery from the back yard overlooking Lake Superior could not be beat! Everything was easy to understand with nice little notes posted around the living quarters explaining everything from the ice maker to the laundry machines.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This is a lovely place to get away and unplug. The house is well-kept and nicely appointed. We didn't find ourselves lacking anything we expected. The view of the lake is fantastic, with glorious sunsets. The only downside is that there were a lot of mosquitos (early July). Be prepared with several types of insect repellant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Monona, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view!

Very comfortable house! Lots of tools and supplies in the kitchen. Nice set up! Lots of windows for great view of Lake Superior! Screens on every window and fans for super cross ventilation. Not far from touristy stuff but nice space away in the Northwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend on the South Shore

Our first time to the area & loved our stay at your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024