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Bayview Motel

2419 Lake Shore Drive East, Highway 2, Ashland, WI 54806
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Chicago
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Some people might call this motel old fashioned, I'd call it retro nostalgic. Brought back wonderful memories of childhood family road trips! Old fashioned yes, but in a very good way. Everything works, is very well maintained and sparkling clean. Haven't found this level of cleanliness, homey comfort and personalized customer service in many (if any) of the chains. I... More

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Prairire Du Chien, WI
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

First thing you notice is a "very old fashion" portable floor style heater. The owner controls the heat for each room but you do have the luxury of a old fashion plug in heater!!! The bathroom left much to be desired, I felt like I was showering in a campground style bathroom. The TV's are old school, although the owner... More

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Hello. I'm sorry I was not there when our manager made the judgment that someone had smoked in the room.I do not know the sides of the story, But I can tell you the following: 1) We promise our guests that our rooms are clean and smoke free. If, as determined in this case, the room was left smelling of... More

Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

We recently traveled to Bayfield Wisconsin to see the fall foliage and the beautiful scenery..We stayed in a motel about 20 miles away..This little motel was more that we could have hoped for. Friendly people. So very clean..and quaint. The walls are pine and the room included a microwave, fridge, coffee maker and hair dryer..You can sit outside and look... More

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Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

This little motel has been upgraded, our room was spotless. It was simply furnished, and served us adequately. The owners were friendly and welcoming. The photos on their website however are a little misleading - although it is on the lake - the lakeshore is barely accessible - and it is on busy Highway 2 (which was experiencing roadwork while... More

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Little Falls,NY
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

The setting of Ashland is nothing special; it's a working-class town with a grimy waterfront, and there are rusty remnants of long-gone industry everywhere... In fact, there is a fairly large area right in the center of town where no swimming or fishing is allowed, due to residual pollution...Nearby Bayfield and Washburn are certainly better choices for vacationers, esthetically. Having... More

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
18 August 2012

Dear Visitor Ashland was a boom town 100 years ago when lumber, iron ore and brownstone were shipped out of the region. The lakefront and natural environment suffered to accommodate the mills, railroad lines, docks and other activity that fed industries and rebuilding, from Chicago to eastern ports reachable by the Great Lakes. Around Chequamegon Bay, only Bayfield was fortunate... More

Backus, Minnesota, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

We stumbled on this place while riding motorcycles all day in the rain. Stopped by to ask about rates. We were planning to check out 5 or 6 other places and make a decision until the owner told us its not fair to just ask about rates without letting her show us a room. She showed us two different rooms,... More

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
10 August 2012

Thank you. Wish we could take credit for the s'mores - but we will take credit for having nice guests who share! More

Minnesota, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

A perfect place to stay when in the Ashland area. Reasonable rate with clean and comfortable room. The view overlooking Lake Superior is excellent. Easy walking distant to restaurants. Will look forward to staying there on our next visit to the area.

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
10 August 2012

We will welcome you back - how about when the leaves turn color, or for Applefest, or in September, or anytime. Stay longer next time - 2 days isn't enough for all the activities here. Thank you. More

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

What a pleasant place to stay. The owner was and is on first name basis with our group. She met us apon arival. She checked us in and took us to our rooms. She told us the good places to eat in town, where to get groceries, and many other things. The rooms are small but very cozey and clean.... More

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
10 August 2012

Your group was wonderful from the first inquiry of reservation until this kind review. We so appreciate when guests and the motel are just right for each other. Hope to see you again. More

MacGregor, Manitoba canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

A very clean motel. We had a room with a kitchenette, equipped with everything we needed to make our own dinner, a welcome break from restaurants. The owners were very accommodating. She personally showed us the room and asked if we needed anything extra, such as pillows. We would stay there again.

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Carol M, Owner at Bayview Motel, responded to this review
10 August 2012

Thank you - we will be happy to see you again. I've just discovered Trip Advisior, and am pleased we made your stay pleasant. More

Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

We travel around Wisconsin and Minnesota and have stayed in hotels of all prices and I never thought of doing a review until we stayed here. Our experience was so delightful I just had to write about this place. The manager who said they were new went out of their way to help us and was very nice. The room... More

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Address: 2419 Lake Shore Drive East, Highway 2, Ashland, WI 54806
Region: United States > Wisconsin > Ashland
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
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Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in Ashland

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