A Centrally Located, Fully Restored Historic Bayfield Gem Hale House Bayfield is a customizable home to provide the Northern Wisconsin getaway of your dreams. It’s the perfect home base for your family ski trip, a weekend of exploring with your girlfriends or a small and sweet elopement. Complete with everything you need to make life-long Bayfield memories. This home is wine and records by the fire in winter; easy, breezy lake life with Superior sailboat views in the Summer. Equal parts charming and grand, the Hale House offers intimate spaces for couples as well as spacious gathering areas for larger groups. THE LAYOUT Please read carefully to better understand the property layout and what is included with your booking. Bookings with more than 6 people may choose what add-on space(s) would be best for your group which we'll confirm with you upon booking. ORIGINAL HALE HOUSE (For groups 6 people or less): The original bones of the Hale House, you'll enter into the Mud Room with room for coats and belongings. From there you walk into a large Kitchen with plenty of pantry storage for your food and large center island. Access to the backyard is off the kitchen for convenient outdoor dining on the backyard patio (complete with table seating for up to 16, gas grill, lounge seating around a gas fire-pit and room for yard games). A half bathroom and stackable Laundry round-out the Kitchen area. Travel through the wet bar (with beverage fridge and ample barware) to the formal dining room with table for 8+ and bistro seating overlooking the stunning original bay windows. From there, enter the spacious Living Room with ample seating, stunning staircase, window seat overlooking the lake, access to the front wrap-around porch, and charming gas fireplace with record player to add a little ambiance to your evenings. Walk up the staircase to a second level offering 3 bedrooms (each with their own lake-facing balcony!) which surround a full bathroom. An Office/Study area to make working remotely a little more comfortable along with a coffee bar for a convenient morning cup on the balcony complete the original Hale House. *3 private bedrooms (2 king, 1 queen) each with a lake-facing balcony *1.5 baths *Full entertaining kitchen, bar and formal dining room *Lakeside living room and porch *Streaming TV and DVD player with movie collection *Work space/desk area *Stack laundry *WIFI *AC OUTDOOR SPACES: In the backyard, enjoy the intimate patio area complete with comfy lounge seating surrounding a gas fire pit while grilling dinner for your group, or hosting your intimate ceremony from our gorgeous lawn. -OR- Move to the front lawn to roast smores and tell tall tales around a smokeless fire pit with brownstone benches overlooking the Bayfield city lights and marina. Wraparound porch includes swinging bench and chair seating. There are three private bedroom Juliette balconies with a seating to sip your morning coffee and take in the beautiful sunrise. *Patio dining available for up to 16 in backyard *Lounge area to seat 8+ with gas fire pit on private patio *Lawn space for games (bag toss provided) *Smokeless fire pit with brownstone benches overlooking the lake and Bayfield's marina in front yard *Lake-facing wrap-around porch and 3 balconies with seating **FOR GROUPS WITH 7-10 PEOPLE, CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON SPACES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. **FOR GROUPS WITH 11-16 PEOPLE, YOUR RESERVATION COMES WITH ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE PROPERTY AND BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON SPACES! SUPERIOR SUITE ADD-ON: Access this lovely suite from the second level of the Main House (via the Study). Upon entering, you will be greeted with a cozy lounge area complete with streaming TV and electric fireplace. You’ll find a large bathroom featuring two individual vanities and a private shower/bathroom. Walk through a laundry and changing space to the far end of the room where you’ll find two king beds and large windows overlooking the lake. *2 King Beds *Double Vanity Bathroom with private shower/toilet *Lounge Seating with electric fireplace and streaming TV *Full-size laundry and private changing area ATTIC BUNK ROOM ADD-ON: Access this charming bunk room from a staircase in the Study. As you reach the top of the staircase, you will find an open game room with books, games and a project table overlooking backyard patio. Tucked into a dormer space, kids can cuddle-up with a collection of pillows and blankets to enjoy a good book or watch a movie on the small streaming TV. (This space also serves as a great spot for an air mattress, if needed.) Bedroom area features 4 twin sleeping bunks with reading light, closable privacy curtain and convenient drawer storage below for all of your things! Area is equipped with a small 3/4 bathroom with private shower/toilet area for maximum convenience. *4 Twin Beds - bunk style with privacy curtains, reading lights and drawer storage *3/4 Bathroom *Game area and table *Cozy reading/movie room *Great views of Bayfield's marina *Private balcony overlooking backyard patio with staircase to ground level (emergency egress) Sleeps up to 16 (**beds only for 14 guests so guest would need to provide their own sleeper mattress for guests 15-16) Guest access Although the home is rented to only one party at a time, the Hale House is divided into three parts and customizable to your needs! Groups of 6 or fewer have access to the original bones of the Hale House as well as the exterior spaces (3 beds/1.5 baths). Groups of 7-10 people may select one add-on space of their choice - either the Superior Suite or the Attic Bunk Room. Groups of 11-16 have access to the entire property and all three areas of the home. Please see the full description in the "Your Property" section. We will confirm your space needs upon booking! Other things to note *We are a short walk to downtown Bayfield and the Apostle Islands ferry lines. *For past guest reviews, see our Instagram page @HaleHouseBayfield