Skip to main content

Great Water Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with free parking, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

Choose dates to view prices

Located close to Lake Superior, Great Water Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Classic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Gichigami)

Lobby

Classic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Gichigami)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 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

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Siskiwit)

Room

Suite, Ensuite (Siskiwit)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite

Room

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for House, Private Bathroom (Great Water Inn)

House, Private Bathroom (Great Water Inn) | Exterior

House, Private Bathroom (Great Water Inn)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Raspberry)

Room

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom (Raspberry)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
20 N Broad St, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

  • Bayfield Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Great Water Inn

Inn near Lake Superior
Great Water Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and karaoke

Similar properties

Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Private Deck, Non-ADA) | View from property
Harbor's Edge Motel
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 853 reviews
Harbor's Edge Motel

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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Water Inn?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Water Inn on Dec 22, 2025 start from $680.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Great Water Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Great Water Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Water Inn located?

Situated in Bayfield, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Bayfield Heritage Museum and Lake Superior. Bayfield Carnegie Library and Christ Episcopal Church are just steps away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Great Water Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

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

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Sharon

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

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

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

Carly

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

10/10 Excellent

MARIANNE

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025