Context: MEA Family Get Away - October 2024. Our plan was to stay in Duluth, MN but prices were…read moreexorbitant. So we drove a little bit down the lake to stay in Ashland instead. Location - The hotel is right in downtown which puts it close to various restaurants, fast food, gas stations, and shops. You can walk right to main street where a lot of fun shops are located. You are also right on Lake Superior and can walk to the shore and marina from the hotel. The hotel looks out over the lake and marina, great beautiful views. Building & Rooms - The hotel is designed to look like an older hotel that was found in Ashland and they made sure to mimic many of the original hotel's features. It was a very beautiful hotel building and the fact that it sits right on the lake is a huge bonus. Rooms are pretty roomy. Ours was a suite that included a small kitchenette, separate bedroom, and nice size living room. Amenities - The hotel has a pool but NO hot tub. Bummer. The pictures online showed that at one point there was a hot tub as well but it looks like that has been filled in with concrete and turned into seating area. The pool was heated so it wasn't a total loss. We still had fun. There is a beautiful sitting room off the hotel lobby that is styled to look like something you would see in the late 1800's. Great place for family pictures for a holiday card or just to crack open a good book. Food - Rate includes free continental breakfast. The choices are typical to what you will find at a middle of the line hotel - various cold continental choices with a hot buffet including eggs, breakfast meat, and a waffle bar. They upped their choices by offering Monin syrups and drink toppings for their coffee bar. There is also a nice restaurant that overlooks the lake in the basement of the hotel. We did not eat there but it looked like a nice place. Vibe - Very chill, higher rate middle-class hotel. Many people staying were going out and seemed to be on holiday. Reality vs. Online - Online pictures that I saw on their website matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms. It met my expectations. The only downside was the missing hot tub. Boo! Price & Final Verdict - Price was right and the location was solid. This would be a five star review but I'm docking one star off because of no hot tub. That is a deal breaker for our family and it sucks to come off the road after a long day expecting to enjoy a nice hot soak and then not have it. We would probably stay again (just with managed expectations) though if we find ourselves back in Ashland.

As others mentioned, the lobby and details on the exterior and shared spaces of the hotel are…read morebeautiful. Rich history and they did a great job with decorating the space and creating a nice atmosphere. However, the rooms are typical Best Western (maybe worse) at a very high rate. My biggest complaint is that the Internet did not work at all. When you go to click on the Wi-Fi, it takes you to a login webpage as normally most hotels do, but the page never loads. They were not very clean upon checking in and overall very outdated. For example, the TVs seem to be from 2010. Something else about the room that really bothered me was how close the sink spout was to the actual sink. Which is a weird thing to think about, but it was almost impossible to wash our hands because there was no space under the water. Also, upon booking, we selected a "Lakeview" room and did not have a Lakeview at all. We were facing the Walgreens, which was a little upsetting because I believe that room was $20 more. The complementary breakfast was pretty nice for a Best Western. The pool was very small and it seems like they closed the hot tub, which is out of date from what the website claims. The bar/restaurant in the lower level was nice to visit Staff were very nice and helpful. But overall, I think they get away with charging such a high price because they are one of the only hotels in Ashland. If I had more time I would've booked an Airbnb.

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!

Great motel centrally located. Very friendly staff. One of the cleanest motels we have been to…read more Comfy beds. Nice kitchenette area.

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.

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 )

This 5 room boutique hotel is absolutely wonderful. Five large themed rooms facing the lakeshore…read morewith balcony views. The rooms are large with small fridge, Keurig, elevator and stair access, communal microwave, and ice. Step downstairs to the cute coffee shop for a seasonal latte, sandwich, or soup. You can also grab any forgotten items from the store or gift shop. Cozy outdoor fireplace and rentals available for an additional cost. Plenty of parking in the front on either side of side of the building.

We stayed in winter. Right on the lake. Easy self-check in process. Close parking. Agree with prior…read morereviews that this may be the world's slowest elevator. It was shockingly quiet when we stayed. Dish TV was nice. Attached cafe was great for easy breakfast. In room k cups and minifridge and sink (we stayed in room 4). Views were dynamite. Highly recommend for an elevated hotel in Ashland.

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.

WHAT A COZY PLACE TO STAY!!! Omg. The owners, were such great hosts! Tony & Jordan took no time to…read moremake us feel at home with all the trail suggestions and remarkable history of the area. They were so knowledgeable, we learned about the nearby waterfalls & "must see" places! This place has an amazing view of Lake Superior and not far is a trail that takes you all the way to the marina! The rooms were super clean, complete with a closet and fridge.

Nice clean small room. Would be nice to have a microwave or coffee pot. Good price and large screen…read moreTV. Manager was very friendly and sweet.

I asked for an early check in and they said my room was ready, gave me the room keys…read more Unfortunately, I opened the door and noticed one of the beds wasn't made, empty soda bottle, and pee still in the toilet. It obviously wasn't cleaned. I walked down to the front desk and asked them to please clean it. I didn't make a big deal about it, but missed details like that is why I gave it two stars. The website is also outdated as they do not have any water slides. The pool area has been forgotten about and is dirty and dark.

Booked the Hotel due to pictures and website saying they had a waterpark. We arrive a staff were…read morefriendly; however, when we walked into the park, we quickly noticed that the big red and blue water slides in the photos are non-existent. They were removed!! They still refer to it as a waterpark. There is a slide but for toddlers. Met a family who drove three hours for the "water park" with their disappointed children too.

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.

What my husband planned for my birthday and our anniversary started off promising but quickly went…read morestraight downhill. While making the reservation my husband told the clerk Monday was my birthday and Tuesday our anniversary. They only have front desk window the lady in front of us(bless her heart) was very chatty. So we waited and waited and waited. The history of the hotel is wonderful but in this day and age you need extra outlets. We were informed when we were checking that the restaurant/bar was closed on Mondays so instead of relaxing in one place now we have to find somewhere to eat. Back in the truck again! Then they used to have hot tub. We saw it in the pictures nope wrong it has been removed. Our room was covered in dust and I can pretty much bet that if the was a fire the sprinklers would not have helped with as much dust caked on them! The free breakfast was nasty with not many choices of anything! With the prices you pay to stay here isn't worth it ! Find another place it's not worth it

Hugely disappointed!!! Made clear and concise reservations where then the front desk screwed up our…read moredates (had us checking in a week later) than offered zero assistance to make it right!! We drove over 4 hours.

Not a bad place to stay , the owners were very nice . Room was clean . Had a smoke smell to it from…read moredays gone by but other than that , I would stay here again

A nice place to stay. We drove by pretty late at night and called and said they have a room…read moreavailable so we thought we would give it a chance. Glad we did because it was a great stay. It was the little things that made this a nice stay at this an old fashion motel. Our room was decorated in a fishing theme but in the morning I peeked into other rooms that were unoccupied and they were each decorated in a different northwoods theme. The room was a good size and had two queen beds with plenty of room to spare. It also had a microwave, tv, fridge, ac, a small sitting area and a large sink area outside the bathroom. The room also a screen door...seriously...it was like being at home or a cabin. The outside had chairs and beautiful hanging plants. Also a picnic table off to the side. They even have a freezer full of ice and a fish cleaning station. If you are in the mood for the experience of a classic roadside motel, look no further.