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Dede W wrote a review July 2022
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DO NOT STAY HERE!! Horrible, Dirty, Smelled like Cigarettes!!! The windows were propped open with shims when we got there to air out the room I assume. There was a ash tray on the table. The screens had duct tape over the holes and the window frames were totally rotted through to the outside. The comforters looked stained & dirty. Cigarette burns on the 70's carpet. Hair on the bathroom floor. Bar owned by the same company 20 steps away from the lodging, you could hear very loud partying all night and then at bar time everyone revved there engines on the way out. We only stayed the one night because we had no where else to go, slept on top of flat sheet with everything else pulled off the bed. Covered up with our beach towels. Left the next morning due to terrible conditions, explained to the owner (very nice lady) she wrote us a check for the $50 deposit. NOT WORTH $10 PER NIGHT LET ALONE $130
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Jim F wrote a review Sept 2017
Rhinelander, Wisconsin17 contributions15 helpful votes
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I had often passed this place but was determined on this trip to check it out for a night. Wish it could have been SEVERAL! Though the row of cabins may look a bit plain outside, my cabin was EXCELLENT inside. EVERYTHING a person would need with some nice homey touches like REAL towels, REAL coffee cups, and nice linens. I love the knotty pine interior throughout and my unit came with TV/cable, full kitchen, coffee maker, mini fridge and everything I needed for a wonderful night. If you are the type who HAS to have "concierge" service for every little aspect, this probably is not your place. If you just want a nice pleasant private feeling, you will like these cabins. I dropped in looking for a room early and "on the fly," but my host was able to check me in and give me a key while I spent my day on Madeline Island and in Bayfield. Washburn on a Saturday after labor day gets pretty quiet early so road noise was not a problem. Everything was very clean and in good order. VERY pleased at the value and can't wait to come back again. Thank you for a great stay. Jim
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Jule H wrote a review Aug 2017
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We chose this Motel because from reviews it appeared to be what we wanted--a clean place near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore that would afford a comfortable night's sleep for a comparatively reasonable price. Other nearby places were booked; this Motel seemed sufficient for a one-night stay, especially since we needed two rooms for our party. We sent in a check (credit cards are not accepted) in advance to hold the room. When we arrived the person at the desk rather grudgingly agreed to show us our cabin. With the windows open it didn't seem bad although there was an underlying smell of cigarette smoke. When we returned to the room that night the smell of smoke was much more noticeable, especially in the bedding, and all the other flaws in our little cabin became evident. There is a bar on the property and the "music" from the bar went on until well beyond midnight. People talked loudly outside our cabin, which is right on Highway 13 so the traffic noise also makes sleeping difficult. The worn flannel sheets had holes in them, the lamp had been broken and glued back together and the carpet was frayed. The bed was uncomfortable and, even in our "large" cabin it was only a double bed. We paid around $125 for this cabin, which is among the worst accommodations we have rented in our extensive travels.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hugh L wrote a review July 2017
Eugene, Oregon100 contributions52 helpful votes
We had attempted to book in nearby Ashland, but all the rooms were filled for a Friday night. We did succeed in getting a room at this motel and considered ourselves lucky, particularly since it was in the direction we were ultimately headed. Staff was friendly and welcoming for both checkin and check out. We got an upstairs room that was quiet, clean, and comfortable. Unfortunately, for the price, no breakfast of any kind was included. They did recommend a nice cafe on the Main Street.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nancy S wrote a review Aug 2016
Red Wing, Minnesota62 contributions11 helpful votes
Heading up to the Bayfield area without a reservation is not a smart idea and one that I recently did. Upon calling many hotels I stayed here the first night. The room was smelly, the mattress was clearly old and soft. I slept for seven hours and went on my way. It is definitely worth it for an emergency as an alternative to sleeping in my car.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Ute B wrote a review Aug 2014
Madison, Wisconsin1 contribution3 helpful votes
We stayed in cabin #5, queen bed, couch large kitchen and nice size bath, window air conditioner. It was great to have the bar on site and dog friendly. I will definitely stay here again! Thank you Beth for your great hospitality!
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Ann Marie F wrote a review Oct 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota20 contributions12 helpful votes
We paid $134.30 in advance for 2 nights for a tiny cabin. It was an unusually cold windy rainy day in October. The heater didn't work. The owner worked for 2 hours to fix it - going in & out of the room getting tools and another thermostat - while we sat on the bed waiting & freezing. Finally he called a friend who got it working. Did the owner offer us a free drink at his bar next door? No! Did he even say sorry for the inconvenience? No! But his friend did. About the room, first the good news: It was clean. There was a TV, small microwave, fridge, coffee maker and coffee. Now the bad. It was so small that lying on the bed you could touch wall on one side and the bathroom door on the other side. There was no room for bedside tables but there was a small narrow shelf on one side that could hold a pair of glasses and a watch. If you use a c-pap device (for sleep apnea) there's no place to put it near the bed, so we brought the only chair in the room to the bed which then partially blocked the bathroom door. (There was no room for the chair on the other side even tho it was a small wooden chair.) There was no room to hang anything, just some hooks on the wall. The walls and ceiling were dark knotty pine which made the tiny room feel even more closed in. The linoleum in the bathroom (which had a small stand-up shower, no tub) was chipped and broken. The bed was the worst. The one bed, a double, was hard and highly uncomfortable. After a long restless night my companion and I agreed to either find another place for the next night or go home. We didn't even care that we already paid for the 2nd night. Fortunately we nabbed a cancellation at a motel down the street. It was a normal hotel room but for only $30 more it seemed like a spacious palace. We put in the key in the office and left, never to return.
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Date of stay: October 2013
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brylo2Wisconsin wrote a review Aug 2013
wisconsin37 contributions14 helpful votes
Small units...mine (#3) had one bed...a bathroom, and small kitchen. Unit was clean Not really any room for a chair so when in room I would sit on the bed to watch the TV which had cable. Bar on site. Some had window air conditioners...mine did not...not sure why. Weather was cool though. I think it was 65 bucks a night...much cheaper than the other two places in town. You park behind your unit. No frills basic stuff...would stay again.
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Date of stay: July 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washburn Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Washburn Motel?
Nearby attractions include StageNorth (1.0 km), Memorial Park (0.3 km), and Thompson's West End Park (0.6 km).
What are some restaurants close to Washburn Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Coco Cafe, DaLou's Bistro, and Patsy's Bar & Grill.
Is Washburn Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Washburn.
Are there any historical sites close to Washburn Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Soo Line 950 (9.2 km).