Great hotel! Very clean and comfortable and easy drive to Bayfield for day trips. Only issue was…read morethey have a new check in system where you can also check in on line and I think it messes up the front desk a bit. Some Confusion on rooms but it eventually got fixed and the room was great. Would stay here again. Check out black car coffee shop nearby for great coffee and food ( and the bakery across the street from that )

We had a nice stay here in Ashland, the room was fine and the beds were comfortable. The only issue…read morefor me was the breakfast had a couple of items on it that grew stale or old. A tiny bit more attention to what was being served would fix that right up. Otherwise I would stay here again.

Stopped by on our way through Ashland. Got some tips on shore fishing and bought some smoked fish…read moreand lures. The gentlemen there were nice enough to give us one of the shore fishing maps produced by the Chamber of Commerce, pointed out some of their favorite spots and even gave us plastic gloves and napkins so that our hands wouldn't smell from handling the smoked fish. Super nice people will be back again..

What a great little gem! I was looking for a place for the night and wanted to use a local business…read moreinstead of a chain. This place was great. I got the queen kitchenette. It was clean with a comfortable bed and tidy little kitchen. Comes with pots, pans, and dinner ware. The walls weren't thin so I didn't hear my neighbors. Great location over looking the lake. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

First off, Ashland, WI and surrounding towns of Washburn and Bayfield are a great part of the…read morecountry I had never visited before, on the shores of Lake Superior. Lots to see and do. We stayed in the Guest House. It was exactly what we were looking for -- comfort, peace and quiet, but working internet. Felt very welcomed by Eva and Colten. Yummy welcome treats were an added bonus. If you are in the Guest House, plan on taking a bath instead of a shower. First-class bathtub, but the shower curtain will invade your personal space otherwise. Would absolutely stay there again if "in the neighborhood." It's worth a few extra dollars compared to just an average motel.

This was the 3rd Labor Day holiday weekend I've stayed at this B & B and it's no wonder I keep on…read morereturning. It's delightful, comfortable and quiet, and it's just a few minute drive to the south shore of Lake Superior (and the awesome artesian well water available 'on tap') and a 25 minute drive to Bayfield, WI. The town of Ashland itself is sleepy and quaint, and sports a great co-op, a tasty bakery, and a wonderful coffee shop, not to mention the variety of shops along the town's main street (not the busy street running along the lake shore, but one block further in). Note: the owners informed us that they're going to stop serving morning breakfasts (next year, I think) because it's simply too much work for them (Tina, mainly) when Brian is away all week working his full-time job at a school three hours' drive away.

We stayed in the Lake House and it is beautiful!! The accommodations were immaculate and very…read moretastefully decorated. The owners are also extremely responsive in their communications. We highly recommend will definitely come back for future stays!

Do not believe pics of cabin 9. It's a glamorized fishing cabin. Has mice and floors that will keep…read moreyou trying to stand upright. After we discovered the mice management was very helpful with finding us a hotel in the area to stay when we left this disaster of a cabin. That is the only good thing we can say about cabin 9. Also be careful walking down the dilapidated steps to the " beach". Will not be returning here ever.

You can easily spend an afternoon here if you go through the exhibits, watch the film, shop at the…read moregift store, and walk on the trails surrounding the building. About half of the building is dedicated to a very educational museum about the ecosystem of this region, the native peoples who live here, and how they were impacted by the fur trade. Upstairs is a rotating art exhibit about the region. You can climb the winding staircase to the upper tower of the building (or take the elevator) so that you gaze upon the wetlands and forests nearby. There's a 3/4 mile boardwalk that takes you though the conifer forest, sedge march, and grassy fields where you can take a rest on the benches and animal watch. Lots of red wing blackbirds were there with their recognizable calls. Very educational.

This was such a pretty visitor center, but we came close to closing so we didn't get to truly see…read moreeverything. We'll have to go again when we come back. Overall the staff were nice, it had some nice trails in the area, and there was a cool lookout at the very top. They also had a "night" hike that same day so we came back later in the evening for that. Unfortunately, the sun was only just setting, so we didn't get to experience a true night hike. Maybe next time!

There comes a point in your daily life that you forget to slow down... to take joy in the simple…read morethings... to take a deep breath that you didn't know you needed to take... That is what Second Wind offers 100 times over. My family, which consists of 2 adults & 2 teenagers: 15 & 17. There is NO TV! It was the greatest thing EVER. We actually spoke to each other, watched the night skies, & played with Mr. Ollie (Oliver) & kitties: Sassy & Sweet Pea. Not to mention the sweet donkey's. We stayed in the Northern Lights loft. It was tastefully decorated with country chic/wilderness ascents. The beds were comfy. Most importantly, the room was clean & no speck of dust/dirt could be found. The bath tub was absolute heaven! It felt like home. We built a campfire outdoors 2 nights. We roasted marshmallows & made brats with the roasting sticks that were provided by Kelly. The fire ring had seating surrounding it for every one & more. Mark hung out with us the first time. The second night, all of the guests, Kelly, & Mark too, were at the fire. We all hung out around the fire & had s'mores. Pretty cool to sit & talk to others in a welcoming, not pretentious environment; no stress. Kelly puts the H in hostess. She would make maps for us with how long it takes to get there, helped us select things to do, & took us on a river walk with waterfalls. My kids & I slid down one on our butts like a slip & slide; EPIC. In closing, Second Wind was exactly what my family needed. If you haven't had your breath taken away by the beauty of the night sky, been greeted by the sweetest Airedale pup, tried to gain the affections of a sassy cat, or had the opportunity to meet some sweet animals, I highly recommend it. My family will return some time sooner than later. We made memories there that will last a lifetime!

Definitely would recommend. Stayed there 3 nights in August 2023. Lovely, well maintained inn. Our…read moreunit, Northern Lights, was spacious and extremely well appointed. Loved the thick red and black "lumberjack" towels, all the sturdy fixtures, comfortable beds and furniture. Mark and Kelly, the proprietors, live on the premises and were very responsive. The inn is in a rural area about a half hour from Bayfield, Wisconsin. There are several horses and donkeys and some cattle on the farm, A dog and two adorable cats. Quiet, peaceful, rejuvenating place to stay.