With a stay at Great Water Inn in Bayfield, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Bayfield Heritage Museum. .This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bayfield Carnegie Library and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Christ Episcopal Church.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
beach near Memorial Park Annex - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
beach near Bayfield City Dock - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 129 min drive
Restaurants
The Pub Restaurant and Wine Bar - 15 min drive
Manypenny Bistro - 3 min walk
Pier Plaza - 4 min walk
Bodin Fishery - 6 min walk
Morty's Pub - 3 min walk
About this property
Great Water Inn
Great Water Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as karaoke or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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)
Multilingual staff
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Smart lock
Pets
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Great Water Inn Inn
Great Water Inn Bayfield
Great Water Inn Inn Bayfield
Great Water Inn Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed in the Raspberry Room, and it was delightful! Everything was super clean, and there were so many amenities. I appreciated that the coffee, tea, soap, and even art on the walls were from local artists/businesses around Bayfield/Washburn. It was also a super quick walk to town and the water. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it.
The room was cute and very clean. Had the option to buy the art work in the room. Most items in the room were from local shops and enjoyed the organic/natural shampoo and soaps provided. Greatly enjoyed the sauna!
The property has everything you need! It is very clean & decorated beautifully. It is within close walking distance to all of the bar & restaurants and ferry.
I don't believe that there's a kitchen available. They do have in-room coffee maker, coffee, electric tea kettle and tea bags. There's also a small fridge and microwave.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
Gail
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Sep 11, 2025
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.