★ 5

What a lovely place! Room was fantastic and beautiful views. The cafe attached was so convenient and good too! The owner helped us get checked in and she was more than helpful and friendly. I would return and definitely recommend.

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★ 5

Had an enjoyable experience!

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Very nice hotel. Clean room and relaxing atmosphere. Worth the price we paid for.

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★ 3

The food was simple and bland. My sandwich had nothing but meat and cheese. You basically had to wait on yourself. They even wanted to charge me for a refill of tea. Great view, but meal was somewhat disappointing.

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★ 5

Small meny selection, but quality food. Friendly staff

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★ 5

Room was so nice, I dont have a lot of money but when I go on vacation I want a nice room. This place exceeded that, felt like I didnt deserve this! All employees are super sweet, and the owners are awesome! 1st trip up here and would love to come back!!

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★ 5

We stayed in room 3. Exceptionally clean and comfortable! We loved the deck overlooking the lake. Ceramic coffee mugs and real wine glasses. King size bed was comfy. And a jacuzzi tub, complete with robes! Breakfast sandwiches from the Sandbar restaurant (in the building) were amazing. Can’t wait to come back!

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★ 5

The room was perfect. What a great view of the lake. Great location easy to get to and quiet. Saw eagles every day including right on the roof of hotel. Good food and coffee options. Bed was comfortable and shower was very nice. Good location for sight seeing. One hour from Superior. Bayfield was near buy and a nice place to visit. Would definitely recommend this place for couples.

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★ 5

Amazing drinks and staff.

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★ 4

Love stopping at the cafe for a coffee drink or snack and sitting outside. Great location next to Sandbar beach. Right next door there are kayak and paddle board rentals.

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★ 5

Just returned from spending 4 days at the Blue Wave Inn and can't say enough good things about the inn. Room was spacious and well furnished with a deck overlooking Lake Superior. Location was perfect witih plenty to do and things to see. Staff was very accommodating, as well. I would certainly recommend a stay at the Blue Wave Inn.

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★ 5

Gorgeous, spacious rooms. Thoughtfully designed interior. Comfortable slept my family of 5!

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★ 5

Overall the best place I’ve stayed in a long time.

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★ 5

I love ilooove I love I love I love

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★ 5

This Inn is a real treasure. We were welcomed by John, who was accommodating in every way. He started a fire for us the two nights that we were there. Our room was fashioned for a ship captains quarters. Many clever details. The views were spectacular especially the sun rising. It is close to everything and in warmer weather, it is on the bike/pedestrian path. A hidden gem, and we have travelled the world.

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★ 5

Had a little problem with the bathroom 🚻 🙄

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★ 5

We really enjoyed our stay. We stayed in room 4, and it was clean, cozy with the fireplace and had beautiful views right on the water. The next morning we got coffee and a breakfast sandwich at the sandbar, both were very good. Also loved that it was right near the park that has an artisanal water well, crisp and fresh water. Highly recommend!

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★ 4

Ate sandwiches. Sorry for taking picture after I ate little.
Cuban Sandwiches were tasty

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★ 5

Stayed in room #4 and it was amazing. Comfortable, cozy, great view, friendly staff at the Sand Bar, quick responses, lots of space. Would highly recommend. Will be staying here every time we come to Ashland, Wi.

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★ 5

Ate at the Sandbar. TheLighthouse sandwich was great and the Caramel Apple Latte was yummy and festive topped with a cinnamon ghost sprinkle. Great location right on Lake Superior. Has patio seating and a fire pit. Super cute place. Would definitely stop here again!

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★ 5

This is a beautiful, clean and convenient boutique property. Very welcoming and comfortable stay with amazing views!
Especially loved the outdoor fire pit, balcony/room views and the modern multilevel cafe (delicious coffee/breakfast sandwiches) Would definitely stay again.

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★ 5

Didn't stay here but ate at the restaurant twice for lunch, was very good and great service!

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★ 5

What an amazing gem! The room was cozy and comfortable, and also very spacious. The view of Lake Superior from the balcony was spectacular! My spouse and I enjoyed our stay immensely and would recommend the Blue Wave Inn to anyone

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★ 5

My husband and I stayed with our 7 year old in a room. It was clean and cool temperature wise. Beautiful view outside from the balcony. The food at the sandbar was the best food we found in Town. We all ate breakfast sandwiches. The focaccia bread was delicious.

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I spent only one night here in August in Room 5. It does not have a balcony. I did not enjoy my stay, but perhaps a winter stay might be better here than summer.||The upside:|Nice location next to Lake Superior with easy on/easy off from the highway. Room was clean, bathroom shower was large, towels and linens decent. There is a nice dorm room style fridge in the room and a microwave in the hallway (for common use with the other rooms).||The downside:|This is more like an air B&B vs. an inn. There is a person working in the downstairs shop during the day, but after hours there is no on site presence. The 5 rooms are located on the 3rd floor above the shop & cafe. There is no complimentary breakfast served as you'd typically find in a true inn (Think Rittenhouse Inn in Bayfield.) When you depart in the morning there is no one to check out with and no one ever asks you how your stay was, not even via email post check out. ||The room was 77 degrees on our arrival. Someone had turned it down to 68 and apparently the AC stops working if you go below 69 degrees. Once we figured that out and turned the AC back up to 69 it kicked in and took about 90 minutes to cool the room to 74 degrees. We kept the thermostat on 69, but the room never dropped below 74 degrees, which for me is too warm for sleeping. If you're staying in winter this may not matter. ||There was a cute high-boy style table in the corner with two chairs. It held a Keurig maker and cups etc, however the table seriously rocked if you even touched it. We had to prop it up with rolled napkins to make it even slightly stable. Since it was so unsteady we chose not to use the table. Any maid cleaning this room and setting up the table would have recognized an issue here, so clearly someone is deciding it's not worth their time to fix it.||The curtains are not room darkening. In summer in Northern Wisconsin it stays light well into the evening and the sun comes up early. In addition 2 of the windows in this room face the highway and it is very loud with trucks and motorcycles etc. ||Between the hot room, the inability to get the room dark and highway noise we found ourselves very short changed on sleep.||The elevator is very slows and I stopped using it. When I did use it I had to repeatedly enter the code I was sent as the door would close, but the elevator would not move. Using the stairs is much easier, but be aware that you walk up stairs to level 2 and then you have to use a metal key to get through this door. You then go up another flight of stairs to get to level 3 (where the 5 rooms are located) You then use a different key to access your room. ||You might enjoy a stay here more than I did. I was glad to leave in the morning. ||I was disappointed that there was no one around at 9 am to talk to about some of the issues with the room. I was disappointed that no one ever messaged me to ask my thoughts about my stay. ||I will definitely stay elsewhere on future visits to the area.

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★ 5

We only stayed one night but would have been comfortable much longer. You get free drip coffee at the shop downstairs, and they have good food as well. Really comfortable bed and a spacious room!

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★ 5

We are enjoying our stay here! The team here at the inn and restaurant are awesome - Highly recommend!

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This boutique hotel is amazing! The view of Lake Superior is stunning. The room was clean and comfortable and very welcoming. Seamless check-in. Loved everything about our stay here. We were traveling across Canada via the States and came across this little gem! Definitely would stay again! Thank you!

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★ 5

The location along Lake Superior is spectacular! The room was very spacious and nicely decorated. There is contactless access to the rooms.

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We enjoyed the beautiful view from our room and balcony. The rooms were very clean and stocked with all the amenities needed to enjoy our evening. We got to enjoy the amazing sunset and wonderful sunrise right from our balcony. The staff and owners were very helpful and offered up recommendations on where to eat and places to visit. Would go back again.

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★ 5

Beautiful place to stay. Staff is very accommodating, had a little mix up with rooms and it was promptly taken care of. Could not ask for a better experience!!

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★ 5

This is an incredible location overlooking Lake Superior. We arrived at 8:15 pm and had miscommunication on how to access our room (contactless check in). Initial text was but received and I could not get anyone by phone. FB Messenger resulted in solving the problem. The room itself (Sailor's Retreat) was fabulous. Very spacious with a balcony overlooking the lake. Comfortable chairs in the room, plenty of lighting, glassware and wine opener provided, fridge and small sink at the wet bar area. I appreciated having many electrical plugs and USB ports in the room. The shower was huge with a regular showerhead and an additional rainfall shower. Wonderful stay!

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Great food and service

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★ 4

Just stopped in for a coffee and pastry (good) so no opinion on rooms

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★ 5

We stayed here for the weekend. The room was excellent - spacious, clean and a great view (Flowing Waters room). The entire hotel is like a ship and very neat being right next to Lake Superior. Would definitely stay again.

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★ 5

Second time we stayed here. Wonderful.

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★ 5

Such a fun place with an amazing view!! I do wish they have some vegan options at the Sandbar, but that's only because I want to spend a lot of time here!

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★ 5

Great sandwiches and baked goods.

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★ 5

Had a great sandwich and a good cup of coffee. The views can't be beat.

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This is a great boutique hotel. Our room was quiet, beautiful, perfectly clean, and very comfortable. The room had everything you could need.||It's right on the shore of Lake Superior, with great views. There's a coffee shop on the main floor with great coffee.||

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★ 5

I had a great stay at The Blue Wave Inn. Clean and comfortable. Made me feel like I was at home. The people working in the cafe and gift shop were super genuine and welcoming . It was a pleasure to stay . The cafe has really good food and coffee . Thanks

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★ 5

Room was so comfy!!! Bloody Mary's so so good.

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★ 5

we always stop for lunch and a bloody Mary while in town and shop next door. Great sandwiches and soup!

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★ 5

Stopped in for coffee for the few days I was in town on business and the coffee, food, atmosphere and employees were all great! I did not stay in the hotel and only stopped in for breakfast.

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★ 5

Had a great 3 night stay at the Blue Wave Inn (Flowing Waters room). Weather was a bit iffy, but we still loved our stay. Windows open listening to the waves all night. The staff in the coffee shop was outstanding! Very friendly, very helpful with suggestions for places to visit. Gladly made a special order Latte for my wife. The room was impeccable. The deck is litterally right above the lake.

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★ 5

One of a kind location, rooms and experience. 10/10. Would recommend. Katie and Dave provide a seamless check in, amenities, and check out. A+++👍

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★ 5

I have eaten lunch here twice, and both times were great. High quality ingredients, delicious food, and beautiful views (right on the lake). The perfect place to eat lunch and read a book. Friendly staff and nice facility. (I've never stayed in the hotel, but didn't want to give the rooms no stars.) Right next to the public beach.

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★ 5

Great location, did not stay in the Inn.

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Perfect! We splurged for our anniversary and it was well worth it! We stayed in #3 Flowing Waters. The room was beautiful and the view was stunning!! Real glass pint glasses to use while enjoying a drink on the balcony and listening to the waves of the lake in the evening. Real coffee cups to use while enjoying a cup of coffee on the balcony while watching the sunrise and the sky change color and reflect off of the lake in the morning. Nice cotton robes to wear after enjoying the jacuzzi tub. The bed was cozy and comfortable to just lay in and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. The shower is pure bliss with dual heads. Everything was clean. It was like a cozy home with a perfect view. The only thing that would improve it would be someone there to check you in and give you your key in-person instead have having an elevator code sent to you in an email.

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★ 5

Just stopped for lunch of smoked fish salad with almonds, kalamata olives and cheese. So good! Very casual, order at the counter. Lots of beverage options. Beautiful view of the big lake. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Right on US Hwy 2.

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★ 5

Actually visited the Coffee shop and it was delicious....they also have a little bar, games and other merchandise. Beautiful view and just within walking distance of an fresh water bottle fill up!

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★ 5

This was a beautiful hotel with exceptional service. We would have loved to stay longer and will definitely be back.

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We only stayed one night but would be happy to return for a multiple night stay. Seamless check-in & check-out and a beautiful room at a beautiful location. Also had a great breakfast at the restaurant with service by friendly, capable staff. We would love to return.

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★ 5

A super cool architectural gem right on the shores of Lake Superior. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The service was wonderful, and we enjoyed visiting the attached outfitter and coffee shop as well. Well worth a visit if you are in the area!

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★ 5

Perfect location with amazing views! Our room was very comfortable, the cafe/bar downstairs was adorable and the outdoors shop connected to the building was cute as well. We enjoyed our stay here and will be back!

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★ 5

This place is awesome. Only 5 rooms and everyone is totally a different experience. The wheelchair accessibility was perfect for me. They even have a roll in shower with a 14ft rain head. Honestly amazing. The view, you couldn't ask for a better view. If you were any closer to the lake, you would have to be in it.

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We were pleased to be able to get a reservation for the 1 night we stayed at the Blue Wave Inn. Because of it being Memorial Day weekend, many hotels were requiring a multiple night stay. This is an unique facility, with only 5 rental units, a store and a restaurant and it is right on Lake Superior. ||We arrived around 7 pm and there were no other cars in the lot. When we entered the building, we saw a note to check in at the store. When we found that closed, we were directed to check our confirmation email. At that point, I checked my phone and found directions to use a code in the elevator and go to the 3rd floor. We found our key in the door and our room was very attractive and beautifully decorated! Various kinds of coffee pods were available, but we don't drink coffee, so no big deal for us. Would have been nice if they offered tea or hot chocolate in addition to coffee. They also offered a corkscrew, wine glasses, a refrigerator and a great walk in shower.||We would definitely stay here again if in the area!

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I have a few requirements. Clean, unique, balcony overlooking water. This is not your regular hotel. There aren't very many rooms. But you get the best of Ashland. Coffee or champagne on the balcony and no one else in other rooms can see you. You can only see the waves, or the twinkling lights from Washburn or the power plant. Our room had a whirlpool tub, which was excellent. Big enough for two. A wonderful rain type shower if you'd rather or do both. The bed was very, very comfortable and the windows looked out onto Lake superior also. You have a mini-fridge and a coffee maker. Microwave is down the hall centrally located. But the coffee is best downstairs in the coffee shop. The breakfast bagel is more like a panini - very yummy. sit and look out onto the lake there or go to the 2nd floor and gaze farther. We ordered the charcuterie tray and it was fabulous! We also received champagne and very much appreciated that. We were 10 minutes from all the good restaurants. We will definitely go back.

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★ 5

We only got coffee but loved the atmosphere and "vibe".

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★ 5

Very unique inn with 5 rooms decorated as sailors quarters. Has a bar with snacks and small bites with signature drinks. We enjoyed our stay and will be back. Very affordable inn right on Lake Superior.

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For context, my dad passed away last year and the stresses of dealing with things warranted a solo getaway. I live in Minnesota and Lake Superior is open in Duluth and all along the North Shore, so when I was looking for a hotel within 3 hours of home and saw the Blue Wave Inn situated right on Lake Superior I thought this would be perfect! I can sit on the balcony, listen to the waves, read and relax!|I booked the night before I drove down to Ashland, just under 3 hours away. Imagine my disappointment when I arrived to find the lake completely frozen! I would have booked somewhere in Minnesota if I had known this. It would be a cool feature to have on the hotel's website-so people know if they are actually going to enjoy the lake or look at dirty ice. There was also a young man who either had a dog or a girl with him both days I was there riding his four-wheeler loudly around the lake for hours and yelling. There were also some redneck people walking out on the lake both days, making lots of noise and swearing, right in front of the Inn (none of them were staying there either)! Not the peaceful mini trip I had imagined! |The room was pretty nice though. The bed was comfortable, the chairs were comfortable, the huge shower was cool and had 2 different kinds of shower heads. The balcony would be nice in the summertime. It was in the 70s both days I was there so I did get to enjoy a little bit of quiet time on the balcony in the sun. The first evening I was on a video call with my husband showing him the view of the ice and when I turn to the right I saw the man in room 3 pulling his shirt down. Awkward!! There's a small area in the room with a K-Cup machine and a really cute mini sink. There are also real glasses and mugs which was nice opposed to plastic or paper. The K-Cups however were cheap brands from Menards and Amazon. The shampoo, conditioner, and soap were all awful! Very low quality, the soap was super gritty and left a weird film on the shower shelf. There's a mini fridge in the room and a microwave in the hallway. The elevator here is the slowest ever. I used it twice and I had to continue entering the code as it would not take. The door would close and the elevator would just sit there. Enter the code again, finally the elevator moves up. You could walk up and down the stairs five times in the speed of this elevator! The hotel rooms here use real keys and if you do use the stairs you have to use your key to get through the door on the second level. If you have your hands full this is hard to do. Same goes for getting in your room there's nowhere to set your stuff down unless you want to set it on the floor. I know this sounds like a lot of negatives but the room was really cute and in the summer it would be a great view of the lake. One other thing that I found strange was you never see anybody that works there. You get an email with the code for the elevator and your key is in your door. You leave the keys in your room when you leave. No one to greet you, no one to ask you how everything was when you check out. |I ordered a few different food items from downstairs in the coffee shop, but they were just okay and priced pretty high. Employees there were great tho, very friendly! |Also I should note I was in room number 2 and the blinds here are very light so if you need complete darkness in the morning this room is not for you. I actually got up at 6am both days with the hopes to see a beautiful sunrise but it was quite boring as the sun comes up behind the view from the balcony and the only thing over there is the Xcel Energy plant. I could hear people slamming doors but I didn't hear TVs or talking from other rooms too much so that was good. If I ever had to stay in Ashland again for any reason I still might choose this Inn as it's a real good location if the lake isn't frozen. Please note that it is not quiet though-lots of big trucks go by right behind it and the room actually vibrates! If you made it this far thank you for reading my long review. Just disappointing as all I wanted to do was relax and I didn't get to.

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I booked Room 2 here last minute for a relaxing solo getaway where I planned to read on the balcony and enjoy the sun and listen to the waves. You can imagine my massive disappointment when I got to Ashland and saw that Lake Superior is still FROZEN here! It's all open water in Duluth and along the north shore. I wish I would have known this before hand, I wouldn't have driven 3 hours and paid 300 dollars.
However, the room was really nice. The bed was soft and comfortable. The chairs were squishy. The warm lighting was wonderful, (no ugly fluorescent bulbs!) The massive shower with 2 different shower head styles was pretty cool (I only used one at a time so not to waste water), and when the annoying person on the 4 wheeler riding on the Lake for hours each day wasn't around, it was nice and peaceful sitting on the balcony. I could hear doors slamming but no tvs or talking from other rooms so that was really nice. The mini fridge was nice to have and I love the tiny wet bar sink! If you need a microwave there's one in the hallway. I get up early so the light window covers didn't bother me but if you need dark curtains room 2 is not for you.
A few gripes-the slow elevator-I'd have to press the code more than once every time so I found the stairs and used them when my hands were free (you have to unlock a door on the 2nd floor with a key). The cheap soap was gritty and left a residue on the shower shelf- hate to know what's on my skin! Shampoo and conditioner same brand and no good. Coffees were also cheap brands from Amazon and Menards. For the price of the room I'd expect a little better quality. It's also weird never seeing anyone, being checked in and given info via email loses the personal touch. No one to ask how your stay was when checking out seems strange as well. Also, no hook to hang clothes or even a shelf inside the bathroom.
I'd like to come back with my husband and stay in the summer. The view would be great when the water isn't frozen and dirty. Nice firepit area outside as well (didn't use). This Inn is a little over a mile away from the downtown shopping area so there's nothing around it except a good diner across the street. There is a trail along the shore that would probably be nice in the summer!

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★ 5

Was driving home in a blizzard and had to stop for the night. John at the desk was so friendly and went above and beyond with helping me. The room is so cute and the whole hotel has a beachy, vacationing vibe and I love it!! Will definitely be coming back, hopefully under different circumstances!!

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★ 5

We just stay one night in what I would say is a first class hotel. It's winter the wind chill was 15 below and we enjoyed every second we where there.Beautiful rooms and fantastic views with the warmth of a fireplace and the coziness of the decor it was a treat. I hope to return soon.

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★ 5

Amazing stay!! My husband and I even extended our stay to an extra night we loved it so much. We stayed in room #3 Flowing Waters. Our room had everything you could ask for and more. Very comfy bed as well. Will definitely be back!

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★ 5

I live in Ashland. This is my circle of friends place to meet.
I can tell you I have toured all the rooms. They are beautiful, amazing. They hang over the water, except to the room located on the red far East.
The food is limited, paninis, bakery goods, sandwiches, etc.
Huge windows overlooking the lake. Outdoor casual eating as well.

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★ 4

Really enjoyed my stay. And I will be back. Hopefully when its warmer.

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Each room is different we stayed in the Sandbar Vista 1. All rooms have a private balcony where you can see all that Lake Superior has to offer. Our room has a very comfortable king bed along with two twin murphy beds. Nice set up for coffee (Keurig) and wine, we ordered a Cuterie board which was perfect after a day of exploring the area. The room also had a gas fireplace. ||Will stay again and again.

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★ 5

This is a prefect place in Ashland. Right on the lake. The Cafe was delicious. Only stayed one night will be back longer

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Really interesting hotel. Room is very spacious, clean and cute. Not much to do in Ashland WI. But the hotel is definitely great.

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★ 5

Just went to the coffee bar but it was SOOO GOOD and the view was amazing!

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★ 5

Fantastic Experience. The room accommodations, the hospitality were great! And the view from our balcony was the best!

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★ 5

Room was so comfortable. We had ordered the charcuterie board and after a day of driving and sight seeing it was a perfect way to end the day.

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★ 5

Beautiful location! Really great lunch with gluten free options if needed!

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★ 5

Sailors Retreat is a beautiful room with an awesome view of Lake Superior.

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★ 5

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We stayed in the Sailor's Retreat #2. It is a handicapped room, but you really wouldn't know it other than the walk in shower. The balcony overlooking Lake Superior is great! We enjoyed sitting out there with a cocktail after a long day of hiking. The room was very clean and comfortable and the location great.

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★ 5

Melissa was so delightful and kind.
We went kayaking.
The most perfect day possible.
I'm sad (yet I understand Monday's restaurants close )yet we miss not eating there.

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★ 5

Great coffee!

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★ 5

Just got back from spending three nights at the Blue Wave Inn (Flowing Waters #3). The sunsets from our private balcony were amazing. If you are sitting inside the room, it feels like you are on a cruise ship. Location is close to everything. Cute unique place. Room was clean, well stocked, comfortable beds and quiet. Lots of windows facing the lake, so if you like to sleep in, I would suggest a sleeping mask, because the shades are not room darkening. We had breakfast sandwiches from the Sandbar and they also get a five star. Friendly, younger staff. I hope we are able to come back and try out one of the other rooms.

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★ 5

What a neat place!. Sam the bartender was super nice ! Room 1, exceptional. Super comfortable room, and bed. But the dual head shower!! The view of Lake Superior was particular great for the Northern Lights!

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★ 5

So relaxing! Everything was clean, easy to check in/out. Perfect spot next to the lake and trails. Also close to stores in case you need something.

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Room 2, Sailor’s Retreat on the 3rd floor is a thoughtfully laid out room, tastefully done, high ceilings, quite spacious, plenty of counter space, petite sort of kitchen sink, comfortable swivel chairs, big flat screen TV, nice foot of the bed upholstered wood bench, comfy king bed with grand headboard, comfy pillows and duvet.||The private balcony facing Lake Superior has magnificent views! We hope to have a glimpse of the aurora borealis.||The highlight of this room is its very tall rain shower. I love it❣️||There is coffee provided, glassware and stoneware, not disposables, wine bottle opener, paper towel. We just wish that for the room rate, a croissant or a muffin goes with it.||Ice is available right outside as well as a microwave.

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Great location. Staff had no idea what they were doing. We had no idea how to order drinks. No signs to tell you what to do. Very awkward.

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★ 5

Had a wonderful overnight stay, only thing wrong was we didn’t stay longer. Beautiful well stocked room in an absolutely amazing location. The staff was super…. Thoroughly enjoyed and we hope we are lucky enough to come back!!!

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★ 5

We spent 2 nights at the Blue Wave Inn in June 2022. It was great! The views were amazing. Loved having our own balcony. Peace, quiet, very private - never heard any other guests through the walls. It was exceptionally clean and well stocked. The sunsets were beautiful.

It was so quiet that when the AC shut off, it was "eerily quiet!" (pro-tip - always bring a sound machine on vacation!). The only very minor improvement would be to make the worlds-slowest & tiniest elevator faster, (LOL) -- But these are small things. Would 100% recommend.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Super amazing food, service and view. Perfect stop in our travels and Perfect stop for the evening. Can wait to come back

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★ 5

The location of this INN is awesome. An amazing view of lake superior. The rooms are definitely a huge highlight. The showers are also amazing
The service is very odd, as in they have weird times when they're there. but they're on top of it as fast as they can be and responsive. Seems like it's ran by just 2 or 3 people but it feels like they pour there hearts towards the business.
Definitely will stay again if I find my self in this neck of the woods.

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Homer made a tasty Chicken Salad sandwich. Great spot to stop with a dog, there is a fountain outside for quenching a thirsty snout. Get the raspberry lemonade for yourself!

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★ 5

This was our third visit to the Blue Wave. Every trip has surpassed expectations and left us wanting to come back. Clean rooms, friendly staff, wonderful location. A quiet get away from the business of life.

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★ 5

Cool place right on the water.

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★ 5

Beautiful room and views.

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★ 5

Everything. Location of Inn. They have fire pits outside, kayak rental and bike rentals. Close to Bayfield and in the quaint town of ASHLAND, WI. THE ROOMS AT THE BLUE WAVE were the nicest we have ever stayed in. Beds are firm and comfy, large updated shower, extremely clean and a balcony with view of the bay. Very quiet and relaxing. Has small restaurant and store. Very friendly. Food is great. We were in #4 and we had a fireplace in our room also. Can’t wait for August and thank you. Something special to look forward too. Cyndi

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★ 3

Great place

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★ 5

This is our second time staying here and we loved it just as much as the first time! Looking forward to our next stay!

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★ 5

Great place to stay. Right on the lake.

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★ 5

My husband and I left on a impromptu road trip earlier this week and stopped in Ashland. We weren't looking for much, just a nice room to hang out for the night. The Captain's Quarters definitely exceeded our expectations! Very cute room with a comfy king bed and a rainfall shower. We want to return and stay in one of the even better rooms in the near future! So far the Blue Wave Inn was the best value and best overall hotel of the trip!

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★ 5

Absolutely charming place. Stayed in the ‘captain’s quarters’ - super clean & cozy, and filled with nice touches like the king bed, huge shower, and somewhat kitschy but undoubtedly delightful nautical decor. Spent a night here passing through Ashland and it made me want to return just to relax a few more nights at the Blue Wave Inn.

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★ 5

Limited menu but good!

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★ 5

Beautiful views, beautiful room, great food.

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★ 5

Honestly, this hotel is the best! Quiet, clean and comfortable! We just stayed here in October of 2021 and couldn't be happier. Everything is very well done in this small, five room hotel! The views are wonderful, and the room is very clean and nicely appointed. Also love the fact that the guests are independent ... no front staff, no one wandering the halls at all hours of the night, no noisy neighbors ... just peaceful, restful, clean, and beautiful ... we HIGHLY recommend it! We stayed in room #2 (Sailor's Retreat) which has a full three-panel patio door to a private deck and a king sized bed.

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★ 2

Nice hotel but traffic noise is a dealbreaker. I really wanted to like this hotel but normal traffic on Hwy 2 is clearly audible from the rooms. Every car that goes by can be heard. And that’s the normal cars..,when the hillbilly pickups and motorcycles go by with their straight pipes it gets really loud. This would be a great hotel if it was off the beaten path. A word about the rooms too - We got the larger room with the intent of having our adult daughter sleep on one of the “additional” beds. However the additional beds are murphy beds and the mattresses are substandard and not fit for an adult. She ended up on the couch. We could have probably gotten by with a cheaper room had we known this. We won’t stay here again.

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★ 5

Lovely place, clean comfortable, great bed, not too hard. Well worth staying there.

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★ 5

Unique architectural building and breathtaking views of Chequamegon Bay if Lake Superior. Boutique rooms which are all unique at the top of the inn. The Sandbar is the perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Outside seating along the beach. Enjoy

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★ 5

Very nice little cafe. Outside patio is dog friendly.

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★ 5

Great coffee ☕ and great customer service. Sandwich for an early lunch was great!

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★ 5

Beautiful stop, sand beach, lunch area, shops and gray picture spots

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★ 5

Awesome views and a tasty sandwich. Several local beers are on tap. If in the area again, I would surely stop again for a pleasant lunch.

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★ 5

Me and my hubby stayed 1 night in the captains quarters and we left wishing we could spend a whole week! It was wonderful. Comfy king and a rain shower doesn't get any better then that

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★ 5

Stopped for lunch. Great sandwiches and tappers

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★ 5

Five stars for the coffee shop! Best one in Ashland. Relaxing atmosphere and good paninis and cookies. Service is really nice. Homer could teach a customer service course!

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★ 5

Wow, we had beautiful room! Super clean, comfy, I felt so refreshed after staying. We will definitely be staying again!

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★ 5

Aw some food and view

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★ 5

*FOR THE SAND BAR RESTAURANT ONLY* We were passing through this area and decided to stop by for a bite and some drinks. We were floored! The girls at the counter were very friendly and the food was delicious. We sat outside and the view of the lake is amazing. The atmosphere/decor was modern but cozy. I'd love to come back!

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★ 2

There are a lot of great things about this hotel. The location was great, the room was beautiful, the room was clean, and the building was quiet. The view was nice!
This hotel missed some basics. There was not an alarm clock available. We also needed a new pillow and extra towels. We called the phone number and nobody answered. We walked downstairs to the coffee shop and they tried to help but weren’t able. We left a voicemail to the owners and did not receive a reply. Also, the carpet was torn near the feet of the chair. I wouldn’t expect that for the price of the room.
Because if the terrible service, I am giving this hotel two stars. The value was not good. If you don’t need any help, this hotel would get 4-5 stars.

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It's a beautiful place and views are great! The service was a let down though, with sheets that were dirty before we arrived!... I asked for clean sheets and was told they would handle it the next day, so I had to sleep on the couch all night. I also wasn't staying another night, so it didn't help that they would be cleaning after we left. Won't be back :(

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★ 5

May be a touch on the pricey side, bur well worth it for quality of the food. Try a breakfast sandwich!

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★ 5

The workers were so kind. We didn't stay at the Inn, but if we ever travel up north again, I'll definitely be looking into it. The coffee and strawberry lemonade were great. I wish we weren't just passing through this town. I could've came to this little shop everyday for some coffee and a view of the beautiful lake superior.

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★ 5

Fantastic coffee!

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Good coffee shop.

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★ 5

Could not ask for a better location! On Lake Superior, a little drive into Ashland , 25 minute drive to Bayfield. Quiet, peaceful and a fantastic view of the Lake, sunset and sunrise !
The rooms are Hugh and I love the decor!
Thank you for a fantastic weekend Blue Wave !

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★ 5

Phenomenal food and they also let the dog eat outside. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

This is a hidden jewel of Ashland. I drive by the Blue Wave weekly. Decided to stay there for our 30th anniversary. It was awesome. Will be staying there again for a sure

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★ 5

Barista was friendly and fast!

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★ 4

Lavender latte is a must, wonderful view and nice staff.

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★ 5

First time visiting Blue Wave. Really liked it! And. Lake Superior is outside the door!

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★ 5

EXCELLENT accommodations in Ashland WI; right on the waterfront.

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★ 5

I loved my stay. Such a cool place. Amazing rooms.

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★ 5

This place is truly something unique and special...I've never stayed anywhere quite like it! My fiancé and I stayed in room 5- which, as other reviewers have mentioned, is the smallest out of the 5 rooms. However, it wasn't small by any means and had plenty of space for two people- and we still had a view of the lake. And, it had a rain showerhead- which was a treat for sure! My only tip for future travelers would be that the sun can be quite bright in the mornings since the curtains are not blackout curtains- so, if that bothers you, try bringing a sleeping mask.

The rest of property is beautiful as well. We enjoyed spending time in the on-site café and bar. I had to work for part of the trip, so I cared about the quality of the WIFI (which worked perfectly well). The café has gorgeous views, good food, and great drinks- so it was an excellent place to work for a day.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that the on-site store has equipment rentals if you want to bike, kayak, etc. There's a lakeside trail on the backside of the property and plenty of restaurants/stores within walking/driving distance.

Overall, we had a great trip and I can't recommend this place enough.

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★ 5

Great place to stop for lunch. Delicious.

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★ 5

Great hosts, perfect atmosphere, fab room, peace and waves!

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★ 5

Quirky sailboat building on the water. Spectacular suites.

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★ 5

Beautiful place, nice view for a cup of coffee or something stronger...

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★ 5

Good food and service. View of bay is great.

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★ 5

Good shopping experience. Picked up ski wax and they had a good variety. Very friendly and polite staff.

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★ 5

The views of Lake Superior are amazing. Stay warm in the winter with a nice cozy cup of coffee. Just tried there lavender vanilla latte amazing.

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★ 5

My wife and I recently had a wonderful 3 night stay. Great base for exploring the northwoods.
We arrived after 6PM so check-in was unique to me and I neglected to read the hotel email thoroughly. Read it all the way to the end, where you'll find a clear check-in flow and the code for the lift. No one there to greet us, but it wasn't a big deal. Slow elevator, maybe the slowest ever. But we got a good laugh and weren't feeling rushed. Pro tip...your key ring has two keys. One for your room, the other for the door on the right at the top of the stairs in the mid-section of the building which allows you to bypass said elevator!!
The views from our room were amazing, room was very clean and comfortable. If we had a suggestion, it would be to service the hot tub in room 3. the jets didn't have the force we are used to experiencing and after a long day of snowshoeing ...oh well, if that was our only 'thing', I've got no complaints. Ashland is a lovely community.

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Easily the most comfortable stay I've had at any hotel or resort of my life. 11/10

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stopped in for a drink with a friend, guy was very unfriendly almost to the point of rudeness. A young lady came in to take over, so we found that he was getting ready to go, so we must have been a bother to him. He also needs to learn to tend bar, as a bloody mary starts with 2 oz liquor in a 16 ounce glass, especially when you charge $10.00 for the drink. He was very rude when asked to add more vodka, and even poured it in a 1 oz jigger, after it was poured on ice, so you know part of the liquid in the jigger was water, and i was willing to pay extra for the extra liquor. Having grown up in the business, and tended bar for many years, i was appalled when he was slamming the glass and jigger and bottle on the bar. He should probably stay in the kitchen, but he was slamming things in there also. The hotel seemed to be very nice, and the clothing store, but that bar person left alot to be desired.

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★ 5

What a beautiful and unique experience! My wife and I stayed the night, as a halfway point on our way to my grandmother's funeral.

We got there late at around 9pm, so there was a unique-to-me check in experience. It went super smooth! I followed the instructions in the text message, and everything went flawlessly!

We stayed in room 5, which while not having a direct lake view, was immaculate and decorated and presented flawlessly! Everything was clean, and the amenities were great! There's a lot of channels on TV to watch, if the weather isn't so great to walk the beach. The bathroom, especially the double-headed shower, was truly a welcome surprise. To make it better, it was completely silent all night. That's definitely not something I've been used to with a typical hotel stay. Of course, this is definitely not your typical hotel!

There's a variety of nearby restaurants and bars, some even within walking distance, should the inclusive options not be available at the time of your stay. I recommend the Neighborly Bar just up the road.

Given our schedule, we had to leave early, right before the cafe area was set to open, but it smelled great on our way out!

I don't know when the next time I'll be up in that area will be, but as far as I'm concerned that's the only place to stay in Ashland!

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★ 5

I stop at the Sandbar almost every time I drive through Ashland. The views of the lake can’t be beat!

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★ 5

Relaxing place to drink coffee and relax. Right of the highway and very friendly staff. I recommend the pastries and be sure to take a walk outside to maximize your visit here. Would definitely go back.

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★ 5

Excellent!!!

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★ 5

We were looking for a place to stop on our way back from Bayfield, luckily we picked Sandbar! Great view, fantastic food and service.

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★ 4

I dont like coffee but my wife does and she said its really good. She liked the scones too.

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★ 3

Got off to a bad start, numerous things went wrong. But, they made everything right during my Two days. In fact they bent over backwards to make our stay a good one. The room was fabulous. Second floor with a nice balcony facing lake Superior. Beautiful views. The place was clean and the manager was professional. Nice couple of shops in the hotel. Cool walk way along the lake. Restaurant in the building plus two more across the street. Bad start turned into a pleasant stay. No doubt I will return

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★ 5

Delicious latte, cute store right on the lakeshore.

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★ 5

Nice view and good food

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★ 5

Our room was loaded with charm. We were absolutely delighted with everything. They call it a five room boutique hotel. Amazing room, amazing views!

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★ 5

Unique boutique hotel. This small hotel has only 5 rooms. We stayed in room 5, the smallest room and the only one without a balcony and a view of the lake. Despite that, the room was really nice with great amenities like a huge shower with overhead rain shower feature. Comfy bed. The hotel is located right off the highway so there is traffic noise. There is no front desk rather you get a code for the elevator to get you to the 3rd floor and the key is in the door. Great for a one night getaway.

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★ 5

Gray place to stay. Clean, great location and restaurant has great food.

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★ 5

Great food and service!

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★ 5

Great cappuccino on the shores of Lake Superior!

Glad to have this shop in town - plus, it's connected to Solstice Outdoors so you can get some high-quality outdoor shopping done at the same time.

They also have great summer mixed drinks!

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★ 5

Great food, great views, and great service. I will definitely be back!!

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★ 5

Stopped here for lunch. Beautiful sitting area near the water. Delicious sandwich and salad. Wonderful service!

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★ 5

Good coffee, nice sandwich, nice people.

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Grabbed sandwiches from The Sandbar and ate them further down at Maslowski Beach. Delicious panini style. The tomato pesto on my sandwich was perfect. Friendly and helpful staff.

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