Hale House, Customizable Historic Gem in downtown Bayfield

Bayfield, Wisconsin
$968 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A Centrally Located, Fully Restored Historic Bayfield Gem

Hale House Bayfield is a customizable home to provide the Northern Wisconsin getaway of your dreams. It’s the perfect home base for your family ski trip, a weekend of exploring with your girlfriends or a small and sweet elopement. Complete with everything you need to make life-long Bayfield memories. This home is wine and records by the fire in winter; easy, breezy lake life with Superior sailboat views in the Summer.
<br>Equal parts charming and grand, the Hale House offers intimate spaces for couples as well as spacious gathering areas for larger groups.

THE LAYOUT
Please read carefully to better understand the property layout and what is included with your booking. Bookings with more than 6 people may choose what add-on space(s) would be best for your group which we'll confirm with you upon booking.

ORIGINAL HALE HOUSE (For groups 6 people or less):
The original bones of the Hale House, you'll enter into the Mud Room with room for coats and belongings. From there you walk into a large Kitchen with plenty of pantry storage for your food and large center island. Access to the backyard is off the kitchen for convenient outdoor dining on the backyard patio (complete with table seating for up to 16, gas grill, lounge seating around a gas fire-pit and room for yard games). A half bathroom and stackable Laundry round-out the Kitchen area.
Travel through the wet bar (with beverage fridge and ample barware) to the formal dining room with table for 8+ and bistro seating overlooking the stunning original bay windows.
From there, enter the spacious Living Room with ample seating, stunning staircase, window seat overlooking the lake, access to the front wrap-around porch, and charming gas fireplace with record player to add a little ambiance to your evenings.
Walk up the staircase to a second level offering 3 bedrooms (each with their own lake-facing balcony!) which surround a full bathroom. An Office/Study area to make working remotely a little more comfortable along with a coffee bar for a convenient morning cup on the balcony complete the original Hale House.

*3 private bedrooms (2 king, 1 queen) each with a lake-facing balcony
*1.5 baths
*Full entertaining kitchen, bar and formal dining room
*Lakeside living room and porch
*Streaming TV and DVD player with movie collection
*Work space/desk area
*Stack laundry
*WIFI
*AC

OUTDOOR SPACES:
In the backyard, enjoy the intimate patio area complete with comfy lounge seating surrounding a gas fire pit while grilling dinner for your group, or hosting your intimate ceremony from our gorgeous lawn. -OR- Move to the front lawn to roast smores and tell tall tales around a smokeless fire pit with brownstone benches overlooking the Bayfield city lights and marina.
Wraparound porch includes swinging bench and chair seating. There are three private bedroom Juliette balconies with a seating to sip your morning coffee and take in the beautiful sunrise.

*Patio dining available for up to 16 in backyard
*Lounge area to seat 8+ with gas fire pit on private patio
*Lawn space for games (bag toss provided)
*Smokeless fire pit with brownstone benches overlooking the lake and Bayfield's marina in front yard
*Lake-facing wrap-around porch and 3 balconies with seating


**FOR GROUPS WITH 7-10 PEOPLE, CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON SPACES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.
**FOR GROUPS WITH 11-16 PEOPLE, YOUR RESERVATION COMES WITH ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE PROPERTY AND BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON SPACES!

SUPERIOR SUITE ADD-ON:
Access this lovely suite from the second level of the Main House (via the Study). Upon entering, you will be greeted with a cozy lounge area complete with streaming TV and electric fireplace. You’ll find a large bathroom featuring two individual vanities and a private shower/bathroom. Walk through a laundry and changing space to the far end of the room where you’ll find two king beds and large windows overlooking the lake.

*2 King Beds
*Double Vanity Bathroom with private shower/toilet
*Lounge Seating with electric fireplace and streaming TV
*Full-size laundry and private changing area

ATTIC BUNK ROOM ADD-ON:
Access this charming bunk room from a staircase in the Study. As you reach the top of the staircase, you will find an open game room with books, games and a project table overlooking backyard patio. Tucked into a dormer space, kids can cuddle-up with a collection of pillows and blankets to enjoy a good book or watch a movie on the small streaming TV. (This space also serves as a great spot for an air mattress, if needed.) Bedroom area features 4 twin sleeping bunks with reading light, closable privacy curtain and convenient drawer storage below for all of your things! Area is equipped with a small 3/4 bathroom with private shower/toilet area for maximum convenience.

*4 Twin Beds - bunk style with privacy curtains, reading lights and drawer storage
*3/4 Bathroom
*Game area and table
*Cozy reading/movie room
*Great views of Bayfield's marina
*Private balcony overlooking backyard patio with staircase to ground level (emergency egress)


Sleeps up to 16 (**beds only for 14 guests so guest would need to provide their own sleeper mattress for guests 15-16)

Guest access
Although the home is rented to only one party at a time, the Hale House is divided into three parts and customizable to your needs! Groups of 6 or fewer have access to the original bones of the Hale House as well as the exterior spaces (3 beds/1.5 baths). Groups of 7-10 people may select one add-on space of their choice - either the Superior Suite or the Attic Bunk Room. Groups of 11-16 have access to the entire property and all three areas of the home. Please see the full description in the Your Property section. We will confirm your space needs upon booking!

Other things to note
*We are a short walk to downtown Bayfield and the Apostle Islands ferry lines.
*For past guest reviews, see our Instagram page @HaleHouseBayfield

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Marie-Laure M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Our family absolutely loved Hale House! Not only is it incredibly well located, it is also very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is well appointed with anything that you might need and cleanliness throughout the house is remarkable. From this old house with modern standards, you can observe the ferry and Madeline Island from most windows as well as enjoy a secluded woodsy backyard.

  • eric k.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Great house and location. Downtown Bayfield and the marina within easy walking distance. Host is accessible and responsive. I would stay here again.

  • Katie H.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    The house was lovely and well appointed. Lots of space for everyone.

  • Shannon A.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at the Hale house! It’s close to downtown Bayfield and all of the surrounding areas best attractions! Perfect amount of room for our large group of 12, half of which were children. The house offered games, toys, outdoor games, fire pit for s’mores and more!

  • Andrew G.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    The property was in close proximity to town and well cared for. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

  • Catherine V.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    House was wonderful. Very comfortable. Close to everything.

  • Diana C.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Great space for two families with young-ish kids, and it was a bonus that we hit beautiful fall colors. We loved exploring the nearby woods on our way to town. Conveniently located near ferry to Madeline Island. House is stocked with everything you may need, including entertainment and toys for kids.

  • Kathleen M.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    The house is wonderful Great location walking distance to town

  • Dianne S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    We stayed at Hale House while visiting our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. The high moment of the trip was when we were able to have a family dinner in that beautiful outdoor space. The kitchen is lovely and easy to cook in. The bedrooms and baths are a little different from a modern home as this is a historic home but still very comfortable. We spent a great deal of time reading in front of the bay window at the front of the home. Lovely stay.

  • Don L.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Really enjoyed the property. Wonderful location - close to all the shops and restaurants downtown!! The house was very clean and had everything we needed! The host was wonderful and very responsive! We went over the Fourth of July and enjoyed the fireworks on the balcony! House was well maintained and roomy.

  • Danielle K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Our extended family was traveling to Bayfield for a long weekend and the Hale House could not have been a more perfect place to stay! We had 15 people total 9 adults and 6 kids ranging from 4 months to 11 years old. The house accommodated our group perfectly and had something for everyone. Not a single detail is missing from games, cozy nooks for reading (a great selection of books if you have forgotten one), a well stocked kitchen with all the items you need to make meals at home. It was the perfect central location to all of the Bayfield adventures and the hosts were incredible- responsive and so helpful with local suggestions for our crew. We would highly highly recommend a stay at the Hale House.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$968+
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