I stayed at The Barn for a long weekend and we celebrated our intimate wedding there. Hosts were so great with communication in making it smooth and answering any extra questions we had about the island. The setting is serene and relaxing with any amenities you could ever ask for. This made our whole celebration relaxing and enjoyable. Everyone from kids to grandparents enjoyed their time. All the locals on the island seem to know The Barn and the hosts and were so great in recommending different spots to check out, take photos, get food, etc. Will definitely be coming back!!

We loved the Barn & enjoyed our week there as a family for our wedding. It is such a special place & we will cherish our stay there for years to come!

The barn is quite a magnificent work of carpentry. I spent a good portion of my time here staring at all the hand carved woodwork. The property and the view were equally as stunning. The kitchen, as advertised, had everything we could possibly need for our large group. Lots of seating to share a meal with friends and family. Would definitely love to come back!

The Barn is absolutely amazing! This was my second consecutive year staying at the barn. Such a unique and special place to stay.

This was a pleasant property, nice amenities.

A lot of positives, but some quirks that diminished the value (especially in light of the high cost), in part because we stayed in the winter. The positives: owner, Sanders, was extremely responsive both before and during the rental; the place was super clean; it's a beautiful space; lots of room to sleep; nice kitchen to cook in, but there were some downsides with that too; lots of firewood; decent view of lake. The negatives were not huge, but the cost to rent this house is very high, and given that, our expectations were high as well. Things that detracted from our visit: although advertised as having one, there was no tea kettle (Sanders was very apologetic and even ordered one as soon as he could, but given the holiday, we didn't have it until our last couple of days...this was a bummer); several things in the kitchen were not great, including the much-advertised Viking range (half of the grill never worked at all, the other would go out periodically), no oven-on indicator light (for preheating purposes), sink faucet super loose and sprayer not working at all, fridge handle very loose; the lighting in the dining area is terrible, which likely is not an issue in summer when it's light longer...but in winter, it's a problem; there is an ok TV and we brought a device to stream movies but the wifi kept cutting out, making it very difficult; we tried dvd player there but the video did not work with the TV (for movies at least) - again, when it's winter and you're inside more, this is not great; it's nice that there are 2 bedrooms upstairs but there is a half wall only between them so very limited privacy, and the main floor bedroom door doesn't fully close either; very drafty and difficult to keep warm when weather cold; finally, there is no way to lock property, which may be perfectly safe but it's a little unsettling. Again, we spent more time there because of the season, but that is why we paid more and in the end, although it was very nice, it was not worth the amount charged for a winter stay.

Awesome place if you are looking for a place in the woods on a lake.

My husband and I chose to have our super small intimate wedding ceremony and dinner at The Barn with our closest friends and family. It was more than we could have ever imagined and the views are property took our breath away! Sanders was so helpful before we got there and even answered questions while we were there. All of our wedding guests and friends who stayed with us raved about The Barn. Such an amazing spot to choose for our special day! Highly highly highly recommend staying here!!

Our family really enjoyed our 3 nights at the Barn, and we wish we had a chance to stay longer. The main level, especially, is stunning (the pics do not really do it justice) and the detail and design utilizing the 200 year old lumber is very impressive. The upper level had a similar design and fit and finish but the lower level is, compared the the upper two levels, is fairly basic. The screen porch and deck are huge and great to enjoy a closer to nature experience. A superb place to chill, especially in the evening by the huge indoor fireplace or fire pit, both of which are well supplied. The owner did a great job organizing and outfitting the home and plenty of books and games will keep nearly anyone busy. The kitchen and pantry are great and we made most of our meals during our stay. The pier / shore is really secluded, water clear, and we took advantage of the 3 paddle boards. Be aware that the path down to the pier is rather steep. After driving around most of the island we feel that the property is one of the better spots on the island, especially is you want privacy in a really special and unique place. We would truly enjoy another stay at the Barn.

The Barn was amazing! We had so much fun here. The house and setting are fantastic, just like the photos. The view, especially from the pier was something completely special. The western exposure produced some stunning sunsets. We had everything we needed here, comfortable beds, lots of firewood, no excuses here!

Our plans for my parents 50th anniversary were cancelled due to the current state of affairs. This was a perfect spot for our small family gathering.

We’d been to Madeline Island many times and this was one of our best experiences, in large part due to the specialness of the property. The Barn is beautiful, comfortable and extremely well organized for guests. Thanks so much.

Beautiful property a couple miles up a gravel road in Madeline Island. A great place to get away, sit on the dock, relax by the fire pit, and read a book in the three season porch. Downstairs, great area for kids with one king bed, and another bedroom with 4 beds (no bathroom downstairs) and TV with a ton of movies. Main level master shares a bathroom with another bedroom. Upstairs has two bedrooms, loft area and a bathroom. The lake is a little walk down from the house, but it is a pretty pathway. A little tough to get kayaks or paddleboards down (but I think normally the owner keeps those things at the lake, we just came early in the season.) We recommend staying and hope to be back another time.

If you are looking for a beautiful and secluded location, this property is for you! Our family enjoyed relaxed days on the awesome screen porch and loved the coziness of the cabin itself. It is open and beautiful with enough room for everyone, but still feels like the comfort of your own home. We hosted a small family wedding and it was perfect. The deck held all of our guests and the yard was just big enough to let the kids run around. The walk down to the waterfront is not small child friendly, but older kids should have no problem. Overall, it was a wonderful family getaway. Thank you Sanders for a truly memorable stay!

The property was just as advertised, although a little shabbier than the pictures. It was fairly clean and well-equipped. The one complaint we had concerned the quality of the mattresses in several rooms. One bed didn't even have a mattress- only a box spring with a 2-3 inch foam pad on it. Several of his slept poorly every night. The house and grounds were shabbier than we expected. It seemed clear that the owner rarely checked the property. Don't miss the state park beach. It was great.

The Barn is a magnificent structure, tastefully appointed. The spacious setting was ideal for a family gathering-- dinners around the beautiful big dining table, games on the screened in porch, campfire gatherings and, of course, lots of time at the dock/in the big water.

We had a wonderful time at this secluded comfortable property. Would definitely stay again.

Dock was fine for us but some deck repairs are needed.

We stayed here over our Christmas holiday, and had a wonderful time. It was warm, cozy, and had pleanty of space for our big family. Sanders was extremely helpful and accommidating. We highly recommend a winter visit to the Barn.

Our family had a fantastic time at the Barn. It was the most picturesque and comfortable place we could have imagined for our wedding.

We were a multi-generation family of twelve and had such a good time - the best family trip (with kiddos ranging in age from 4 1/2 to 15) we've had. Lake Superior (and the dock at the barn to enjoy it) were simply beautiful. And when it comes to the kitchen and related amenities, the barn was perhaps the best rental I have stayed in.

The Barn is the perfect compliment to an already wonderful vacation spot. Sanders and family have paid attention to every detail in turning The Barn into a beautiful vacation home and making their guests comfortable. The views are beautiful and we had so much fun as a family hanging out on the Superior dock, paddle boarding and making s’mores around the campfire.

Great spot for me and my friends. Amazing kitchen, deck, porches and room for everyone to eat together and have their own bed! Definitely will be back!

This is a perfect place for a large family/group getaway. We had 12 in our group and had more than enough room for everyone. Great views of the lake and the sunsets were amazing. The large kitchen and butlers pantry made it easy to prepare large meals together. Huge deck with a gas grill big enough to cook 24 hamburgers and a dozen brats at the same time. The path to the pier is pretty steep and narrow but worth the hike once you get to the pier. A solid long pier with chairs to sit in a take in the beauty. Paddle boards are available, but bring your own life vest as there are none provided. I did fall off of a paddle board and wished I’d had a life vest on. Thankfully the caretakers of the house live next door and heard my call for help. They were able to get to me quickly and help me get back on the board. Thank you so much to both of them for their help. All in all this was a great place to spend some time unwinding. We would definitely stay here again! Loved it! Thank you Sanders for sharing your beautiful home!

Beautiful property, great and easy communication with owner, would return in a heartbeat!!

Sander's home in the Apostle Islands was stunning. Our large family group was able to gather there for a weekend get-away and all of us had plenty of space to spread out as well as hang out together. The large dining table was great for family meals, and the screened in porch was much appreciated as an additional space.

My family has vacationed on Madeline Island for the past 40+ years, renting vacation homes for the past ten or so. We have stayed in some very nice places, but this one is really magnificent. The home itself is beatiful. The space is warm and welcoming, and very nicely finished. The waterfront has beautiful views and the dock is nice for lounging in the sun and jumping into the lake. Great deck and screen porch. A quick bike ride to the town park (big beach, bog walk, etc.). The kids loved the trampoline. Overall just a really great property! Worth mentioning too that the owners were very nice and easy to communicate with, and they had care takers just a phone call away should you have any questions during your stay.

Great weather, plenty of what we needed in the home. More lighting prefered by some. Lots of places to sleep! Wasn't expecting a steep climb down to the shore. Discovered the newly built kids' tree house. Perfect spot to bring kids. We could tell there are kids with the owners - wonderful! Very wooded and private. This would be a wonderful spot for a retreat! Thank you for opening your home to us and we hope to come again!

The home was BEAUTIFUL. It was decorated lovely, with a warm and cozy feeling. It was spacious, clean, very comfortable and the view to Lake Superior breathtaking. The home had all the amenities we needed and the gourmet kitchen was fabulous. We spent a lot of time on the huge deck, which had comfortable seating for all. The dock was large and awesome where we spent a lot of time sunbathing, taking a dip in Lake Superior to cool off and trying our skills on the paddleboard. We had a lovely time and we all agreed that it was one of our best vacations. We also want to thank the owner and the caretaker for calling us to make sure we had everything we needed. That's customer service at it's finest. BEAUTIFUL HOME - FIVE STARS!! I would and have recommended this home to family and friends. We did go to town and rented mopeds and toured the island; we went to the beach at the State Park (beautiful) and also did some cliff diving (thrilling), but we were quick to return to the "barn" to enjoy our lovely oasis because it had everything we needed and more. Thank you.

Our time at the Barn was absolutely perfect.... we were there with 3 families for our good friends honeymoon if you can believe it! They got married Friday night and we all invaded Madeline Island on Sunday afternoon. Our expectations were high from the description and they were met and exceeded at every turn! Great attention to detail and comfort. The majority of our time was spent outside as the weather was incredible (little hot) but a roaring fire in the fireplace and the sound of the rain would have been pretty special too. We left with amazing memories of the Barn and hope to be able to return some day- which is saying a lot because our group likes to find new places every year.

The Barn is gorgeous and feels just like being home (a really nice home)! Very comfortable and designed for entertaining!

We were enthralled with the beauty and attention to detail in this home. Words and pictures can't describe the specialness of this place. Our family enjoyed gorgeous sunsets, spectacular scenery, bonfire evenings, swims off the dock, hikes all over the island, reading and perusing a lovely book collection and, of course, cooking in the beautiful kitchen. Only one day of rain where it was chilly so we kept a fire going in the massive hearth, read and played games. What a tremendous break from the scorchingly hot, humid weather in Minneapolis this summer. Paradiso!