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Great Water Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with free parking, a short walk to Lake Superior

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Classic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Gichigami) | Shared kitchen
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Shared kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 N Broad St, Bayfield, WI, 54814
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Gichigami)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Siskiwit)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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House, Private Bathroom (Great Water Inn)

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Raspberry)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bayfield

Great Water Inn places you next to Bayfield Heritage Museum and Bayfield Carnegie Library. This 5-room inn welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking and karaoke.
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What's nearby

  • Bayfield Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayfield Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Crow - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Great Water Inn

Inn with free parking, a short walk to Lake Superior
Karaoke and free WiFi in public areas are features at Great Water Inn. A stay here includes free parking.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Spa

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Smart lock

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Great Water Inn Inn
Great Water Inn Bayfield
Great Water Inn Inn Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Great Water Inn?

This inn is located in Bayfield, just steps from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Bayfield Heritage Museum, and within a short walk of Lake Superior. You'll also find Apostle Islands Cruises and Apostle Islands Marina less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Great Water Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does Great Water Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Great Water Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Great Water Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Great Water Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like karaoke plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and jetted bathtubs.

Are there hot tubs at Great Water Inn?

No, but this inn does have a sauna.

Does Great Water Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Great Water Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at Great Water Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great Water Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Great Water Inn offer a deck.

Great Water Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice a quiet - very clean - had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay - we stayed 3 nights & would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suelynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place to stay. Clean, cute and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was decorated beautifully! Very clean and easy walk to the lake area. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Excellent place to stay

Old house that has been converted to hotel. Just a few rooms. Located next to the Bayfield museum. Very quiet. No one on duty, but outstanding response to questions. You get an email with front door and room code to get in. Good size room, several pieces of furniture, a gas fireplace, Roku TV,(don’t like!). The bed has a high quality mattress and bedding. Absolutely comfortable. Packer coffee as well as local ground coffee. Teas and tea pot. The bathroom has a shower, and a jetted tub. We were completely impressed with the overall cleanliness and condition of the room. The jetted tub was spotless, the vanity did not have a scratch on it. Not a speck of dirt, scum, or mold anywhere. Absolutely would come back Only 1 1/2 blocks from the Manypenny restaurant, which was excellent, both for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the owner was very easy to communicate with. It was very close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Great Water Inn

Everything about our stay at the Great Water Inn was exceptional! Although small, the rooms were very well organized with some tasty artwork! The place was thoroughly clean, the bed itself was very comfortable and we loved the organic cottons and organic toiletries! Soaps and shampoos were very nice! The location was ideal and within walking distance to Lake Superior, shops, music opportunities and dining! We took advantage of several recommendations by the owners; Hoops for delicious fresh fish, Mannypenny for a variety of breakfast's, both within walking distance, and a short drive to Good Thyme for fine dining was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others! We will be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is small, but very clean and very comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and everything was updated in the room. The property also has a deck with four chairs very nice and quiet back there. The owners were quick to respond to all of our needs, and the property is very walkable right in the middle of everything. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot in Bayfield to stay. It was my first time staying in an INN. Quiet, quaint, beautiful. Very clean and decorated beautifully. Exceeded my expectations. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was perfect for the 5 of us staying in Bayfield for a girls' trip!! It was SO cute, we all had our own beds, the full kitchen was so handy, and patio was perfect in the mornings & evenings(: Location is ideal; everything in town is within walking distance and parking was a breeze. The owners were so kind, great at communicating, and gave some excellent recommendations for restaurants!!! 10/10 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025