Great Water Inn

Great Water Inn is a beautifully restored historic home in the heart of Bayfield, now offering a charming and cozy retreat. Looking for the perfect balance between togetherness and personal space? Our inn comfortably sleeps up to 15 guests across four separate rentals (private rooms and bathrooms), making it ideal for couples, families, or groups.

Whether it's paintings, pottery, local bouquets or hand-crafted soap, the new owners of 20 N. Broad Street want you to immerse yourself in all the Bayfield area has to offer. Choose from two cozy suites with whirlpool tubs, a pet-friendly suite with a sauna, and a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and private deck with lake views. Or, rent the entire inn with the “basecamp” discount! Each room features work by local artists and makers, and art can be purchased right off the walls.

A large front porch and multiple outdoor seating areas provide plenty of space to relax and take in the fresh Lake Superior air. (the decks are safe to use, but because of a "stop work order" from the City of Bayfield, we are unable to finish the railing system - sorry for the ugly temporary railing)Park in our private lot and explore Bayfield with ease—a short walk to galleries, shops, restaurants, museums, public beaches, docks, and the ferry to Madeline Island. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a group adventure, our “Basecamp Discount” lets you rent the entire inn for an exclusive stay. Experience the best value of Bayfield at Great Water Inn—where history meets comfort on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Open year-round.