Step into this unique beachfront property on Madeline Island, where the sandy beach is just 12 steps away. Enjoy spectacular views of barrier beaches and Michigan from the master bedroom's private deck or relax on the 10’ x 30’ screened-in porch with morning sunrise coffee. Gather around an evening fire pit or cozy up by a fireplace, while taking in eclectic design elements like avocado green bathrooms and bamboo floors.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Motisi's Sandy Beach
A rare beach front property. White sandy beach just 12 steps away.
Find yourself staying at a true beach house on Madeline Island. This property is new for 2020 and has its own sandy beach. Walk out the door with your beach towel, beverages and snacks. You are right there. Need to restock your supplies walk up the 12 steps and get what you need. This property has spectacular views of barrier beach (the State and Town parks) and Michigan. Bring your paddle-board, kayak or water toys (that you can carry to the beach). Spend your days just lounging and letting go of the stress of city life.
The property has a 10’ x 30’ screened in porch to enjoy a morning sunrise with a cup of coffee, take a nap, read a book, dine out on. It is a great outdoor space to enjoy free of mosquito's. The master bedroom has its own 10’ x 16’ deck with the same spectacular views.
The main house has a large fireplace if you want an evening fire. Too hot but still want to enjoy a fire, gather around the fire pit just outside your door.
This property is an eclectic mish mash of design styles. Enjoy a classic avocado green bathroom, galley style kitchen, bamboo floor, or barber chair.
The house is currently configured to sleep 6. Unfortunately, I have to make the following statement. Recently we have had guests who have exceeded the max guests allowed. This is a direct violation of our reservation policy. As an FYI, if your number of guests exceed the max allowed you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
The three bedrooms consist of a total of 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property consists of 1 ½ baths. The second level has a ½ bath and the main floor (avocado bathroom) has the full bath with a tub shower.
I currently have other VRBO rental properties and you can review them and our customer satisfaction with these property ID’s 1657429, 1430144 and 1434041.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Update 9/6/2020: It pains us to say that we will no longer allow pets at our properties. Failure by the pet owners to follow rules has caused to many issues for us to continue to allow pets. Unfortunately, I am unable to make any exceptions to this policy.
Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.
Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.
Dave
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
6 steps to reach entrance
Smooth flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
A refund will not be provided if the ferries are unavailable for you to leave (stop running due to weather) or arrive. Also no guarantees to extend
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in La Pointe, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Big Bay State Park, while Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting. Visit our La Pointe travel guide
Nestled on the beach, this La Pointe vacation home is steps from Lake Superior and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Motisi's Sandy Beach Reviews
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Have stayed at many Madeline Island lakeside cabins... this is one of my family's favorites!
Jana M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
13 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, close to the lake, beautiful property with everything we needed. Beds we amazing!!! Great communication with the owner and he was very accommodating.
This is one of the best private beach properties on the island! It was great for our 1 year-old. Property was clean and the screened in porch is huge. The host is super accommodating and great to work with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Madeline Island getaway!
We had such a nice time here. The house, beach, and property were absolutely beautiful. We’re so grateful to Dave for making this place available so we could enjoy it. Absolutely recommend it. Really want to stay here again.
We had a delightful time in this shorefront property with a short wander down onto the beach. This Fall the colors of the leaves were majestic and while one of the days was rainy we enjoyed cosying up by the log fire and playing games. This is a well positioned cabin - quite rustic.
This was our second stay and we hope to be back for many more. This is Madeline Island at its best. The owner was available, conscientious and a great communicator. Thank you!
We had an amazing time. Just the relaxing vacation we needed. The house was perfect for our family of six. You could hear the waves from Lake Superior all throughout the house. It was about 9 miles from the town which was easy to navigate and made it very quiet. David was easy to reach and very helpful throughout. He went above and beyond! We would come back here.
We went with friends to the Applefest in Bayfield. We enjoyed taking the car ferry to Madeline Island to our rental property. We found the accommodations to be enjoyable with sitting on the porch for coffee, playing games by the fire place, walking the beach, roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. the host was very accessible! everyone we encounter on the island was friendly and loved their unique island. hiking was gorgeous in the parks. Definitely recommend!
This property is the best of both worlds. One gets a feeling of beachy with a quiet forest twist. The beach has perfect sand and Lake Superor was very clear for swimming! Oh and picking rocks was a fun pastime.
I really enjoyed the footwashing station for washing off sand before going into the house. That was a bonus. My kids and I got a kick out of the old crayola crayon tin boxes.
My favorite part of the house is the upstairs master bedroom with a balcony, that has a view of Lake Superior that's forever burned in my memory. I will envision this when life gets stressful and pretend Im breathing in that lake air. ⚠️ Warning- that bed is dangerously comfortable, I think I spent 2 hours one morning, lying in bed with the patio door open, listening to the waves roll in. Perfection and Delightful!
I absolutely love this place and have plans to try again next summer. Its a place where time doesn't exist!
Renee
Sweet cottage in a great location with the best shoreline. The rooms were comfortable with all essentials included and easy check in and check out. The beach provided so much fun for our family and the kids even enjoyed swimming in May!
Everything was on point — from communication with owner to the actual stay in the oh-so-charming vintage cabin on madeline island. Who could complain with Lake Superior surf right outside your window? It was the best vacation ever!
kathleen o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family loved the beach front access. I loved hearing the waves over night while sleeping.
The property was perfect for our young family - the screened in porch allowed for many card games, meals (and a few naps!) within view of Lake Superior. We spent most of our days on the private beach, combing for interesting rocks and daring to go in the water. Dave provided excellent instructions and the house was just as described.