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A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat!

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3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Bayfield, WI
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Ferry Line
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bayfield Maritime Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Crow - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manypenny Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier Plaza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pickled Herring - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morty's Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat!

Enjoy all that Bayfield and the Apostle Islands have to offer. While having all the comforts of home, but doing something truly different. Please note: this boat does not leave the dock.
Your yacht comes equipped with fresh linens, kitchen bathroom, tv, DVD player, and sleeps 6 people. Call it a floating cabin, sit out on your back deck and take in the beautiful view.
The B-Hap-e ( name of the boat) is located at the Blackhawk Marina in Bayfield Wisconsin.


- Please note housekeeping is not provided on stays shorter than 4 days, when you book longer, fresh towels and garbage pick up will be provided every 4th day.
- 3 day minimum stay on 4th of July weekend and Applefest
- Strick cancelation policy no refund if cancelled 60 days prior to check in.
Bookings available until October 15th only.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free houseboat features hiking/biking trails nearby, sailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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A vacation you won't forget, stay on a 35 foot boat! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Bloomer, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Applefest great location for everything. Had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dallas B.

Smell musty bad !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a great town! Sharon was awesome and the boat was awesome as well. We will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view! Great location! And plenty of space on the boat. Parking right next to the boat and the marina facilities are steps away. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a unique place to stay! Comfortable and walkable. Swimming and fishing right outside our door. Attentive oversight. We had a blast and my kids won't forget the experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique day and owner was super helpful and easy to access!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great adventure, close to everything!

B-hap-e had everything you could need for the quintessential Bayfield experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights onboard and enjoying all the things that make boat life and small marinas so special! Our teenage kids enjoyed it too. Walkable to all everything in Bayfield, and so many friendly marina neighbors. We made so many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing B-hap-e with us, Sharon! The kids are already asking when we can come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Very relaxing thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayfest adventure

Staying on the boat was the best adventure. It was easy walking distance to downtown Bayfield. That weekend was Bayfest and it was so much fun. Shopping, food and music. Saturday night there was a big storm, boat rocking back and forth. Still sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita S., Falcon Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing treat on the water!

What a great way to enjoy Bayfield and Madeline Island! Sharon, you're a genius for sharing your boat on VRBO and I am so happy I found your listing because this is the ONLY way to stay in town overnight now. I am hooked and not to mention my twin boys. They thought it was so cool and loved every second on board.Thank YOU!! Perfect amount of space, BEAUTIFUL view of the lake, kind host and neighbors. Ten Stars for Sharon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

July

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Nisswa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome vacation, the boat was an unique stay and loved every minute of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

Needs a deep clean and some repairs/updates

I get that staying on a boat is different than in a condo or hotel room, but the boat really could use a deep cleaning. There were cobwebs everywhere. There are also some basic repairs and updates that are needed to make the boat more comfortable and the features easier to use (like filing down the metal barb on the railing to the upper deck, and making it easier to open the windows for air circulation). The “couches” are incredibly uncomfortable and there’s no table that can be used to play a game of cards or eat a meal. Although the listing states there is wi-fi, there isn’t any, and this information isn’t shared until it’s too close to the reservation to change your mind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

New and different !

We had never stayed in such fun accommodations and were thrilled at the location as well. Our hostess was very communicative while the location might’ve been difficult it was so easy. Next time we will choose better weather ! We took 3 hour tour by boat around most of the ApostleIslands. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow, what a view!!

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

surprised by bathroom

It was a lovely and unique stay on the boat. My daughter loved it. It would have been prudent to mention the bathroom situation though. We had to use the Marine facilities to shower and use the toilet. It was inconvenient and if I knew this ahead of time, I probably would have booked a different Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Sleep Ever!

I LOVED the unique experience of sleeping on this boat, floating with the waves and an easy breeze and llite rain! The neighbors were all very nice and welcoming! It’s exactly what you would expect from a boat! So glad I tried it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location, Quiet.

Good Location, PropertyManager available. Only negative was the toilet (head) needs some work. Hard to pump.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Boat Life

We all enjoyed the easy relaxing time sitting on the boat in the harbor. Everything about our stay contributed to a fun and different experience. Sharon was a lovely host and excellent communicator!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this stay as a surprise for my daughter and 2 daughter-in-laws. I was the one surprised. In the bathroom, there is mold in the corner ceiling of the shower. An electric cord runs on counter behind sink with a lamp on the side of the sink, with dirty ring around it. Another electric cord runs under the low cabinet over the sink and is held up with a clip. You have to use a coffee cup to fill water in toilet. One bedroom with twin beds has an older electric heater between the beds and next to the small dresser. Looked dangerous. Main part of boat is cluttered with used candles, extension cords. The one shelf is lined with used old candles, and the shelf itself is gritty with dirt. Odds and ends of dishes and glasses. Water from the filter on kitchen sink tastes bad. Coffee, peanut butter in cupboard, butter and packs of condiments in refrigerator. must have been left by past quests. Ceilings yellow with age. The positive side, Beds were comfortable and linens were nice and clean. We felt safe in this marina. Sharon was helpful and friendly. Beautiful view of the Lake. Most unique experience to stay on a boat. However, I would never stay on this boat again, too many nice places to stay on or near the lake. A note on the refrigerator asked for a 5 star. I give it a 1 star at best. The pictures are much nicer than what is real. I did take several photos of the problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sharon was great!

Staying on the B-Happy was great. Sharon helped us make the stay comfortable and was always available for questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RYAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing

We came as fisherman so it was nice to tie are boat off next to where we stayed, there is no place to clean fish and some people seamed off put by the blood and guts of our success
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Sharon was attentive and staying on the boat was unique. Would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayme P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a fun time!

Sharon made this so easy and comfortable for all of us! Everything was clean and she was super easy to communicate with! And even gave us suggestions on where to go, I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020