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Wild Rice Retreat

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Superior

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TreeHaus Room
TreeHaus Room
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield, WI, 54814
  • Place, Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Ricepod

Ricepod

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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TreeHaus Room

TreeHaus Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nest

Nest

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ricepod

Ricepod

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bayfield

At Wild Rice Retreat you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Eckels Pottery and Fine Craft Gallery and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Lake Superior. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Root, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna along with access to hiking/biking trails and aerobics classes. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and noon. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Bayfield hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Bayfield Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Eckels Pottery and Fine Craft Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christ Episcopal Church - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bayfield Carnegie Library - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Crow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wild Rice Retreat

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Superior
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Wild Rice Retreat also features a sauna, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bayfield hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wild Rice Retreat offers 31 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Root

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Wild Rice Retreat Hotel
Wild Rice Retreat Bayfield
Wild Rice Retreat Hotel Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wild Rice Retreat?

Wild Rice Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Wild Rice Retreat?

Yep, Wild Rice Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Wild Rice Retreat?

The closest beach to Wild Rice Retreat is Major Gilbert Beach (7.7 km).

Does Wild Rice Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wild Rice Retreat?

No, Wild Rice Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wild Rice Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wild Rice Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wild Rice Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Wild Rice Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on Lake Superior with a woodland walking path, and has fun art inside and out. The food is healthy and delicious, all the staff are so helpful and the free programing is great. And, of course, Bayfield has a lot to offer, from national parks to great gift stores to a relaxed vibe. The ferry ride to Madeline Island is a lot of fun. And picking fruit on the orchards overlooking the city is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations, staff, on-site activities (or in-activities, if you so choose), dining, vibe and local area beauty/events make Wild Rice a unique destination - offering an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung Hyup, Columbia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was an absolute haven of tranquility. It was spacious, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated. I was able to enjoy complete silence, which was exactly what I needed to unwind and recharge. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with a smile.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay here. The food was amazing and the property was so peaceful. It was a much-needed getaway for us. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room

We really loved the food, sauna, hikes. We didn’t get a chance to do any classes. I wish the room was bigger. I thought I was getting a pod by ourselves. I didn’t know it was so small. I would go back and get a bigger pod. Very frendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Don’t Pay Big Bucks For Pretty!

Lovely place but the resort fee wasn’t a value. The Tree Haus is a shared space was beautiful but very uncomfortable. Only the shared space area has an air conditioner the small room does not, just a fan and it’s hot with absolutely no closet space besides bathroom drawers. No way to cool your room by opening the door because no privacy or feeling of safety due to strangers being moved in/out of the 3 other rooms. WiFi is terrible and no housekeeping to provide towels or cleaned the share space. When we asked for clean towels the gave us only large towels. We spent a lot of money to be hot, have no privacy, no closet space, no TV, bad WIFI, cleaned up after ourselves, no feelings of safety due to strangers moving into the other 3 rooms, no building phone to call for help or services if needed and fresh food was good but we stayed4 days and the same food was recycled into different ways. On the positive side there was a closet designated for each of the 4 rooms downstairs but no lock and inconvenient. The Tree Haus rooms appear to be an afterthought, poorly designed for adult guests and just to make money. More attention and comfort for the other more private parts of the retreat. Stay away from this place if only the Tree Haus is available. It’s a beautiful space with access to a walking trail, multiple mosquitoes, and a view of Lake Superior near the trail but save your money for other places and yoga classes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family

Wonderful Retreat

The setting cannot be beat for beauty and peacefulness. The staff was amazing and always had such positive attitudes. They seemed truly genuinely concerned about their guests and went out of their way to help make them happy. Wonderful fresh food prepared so creatively!
Immersed in nature.
Remarkable food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy little getaway

Super comfy retreat nestled in the woods of bayfield. The atmosphere was incredibly laid back and chill. I like how our rooms were broken up so it felt like we had more privacy. The bed was super comfy, not like a normal hotel bed. And i really liked the rain showers! It felt nice to take a hot shower in the rain shower after hiking all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice escape

Relaxing no frills environment. Beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comforting space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment for a quiet way to enjoy natural surroundings. Great garden fresh meals too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect reset weekend

My husband and I loved our weekend! It was a perfect reset for our body and mind. First off the bed was the best we have ever slept in. Our next favorite was the sauna and cold plung tub. The atmosphere was very clean, natural, calming and the staff were all very nice. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Don't trust the hype. You don't need it.

The retreat is orientated to a particular demographic of sophomoric tourist expecting to enjoy plenty of coffee books and nut snacks that decorate the interior. If you like spaces that encourage serendipitous praise to "the founder" like you've entered Plato's mediocre academy of virtue signaling, then I recommend Wild ... I have already forgotten the full name (the "w" has been found plastered on everything like Tesla). I can't be bothered to read anymore ads about this place or the unique philosophy of its owner. It's like any other traditional American faux Scandinavian resort, you sleep in separate RV trailers converted with a combination of industrial wood and Ikea furniture to create enough privacy where you can't usually hear your neighbor but will ultimately see their sneering face as they name drop their engineer friend's work location and how one night of yoga has transformed their essential whole. 2 nights stay seem like the usual. I needed 3 until I felt any sense of peace and that was off-site. What I did love was having access to salad and coffee two times daily. The kitchen and professional house keepers are serious reasons to consider staying. But if you're visiting the area without a planned program on-site, I can't recommend staying. It's a decent place to start your up north vacation but doesn't live up to the hype.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Great, unique, quiet place with fantastic amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place exceeded my expectations! Absolutely amazing! Beautiful grounds, wonderful staff, and delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sanctuary

What a sanctuary! The grounds and individual “rooms” are so unique. Loved the food too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023