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Motisi's Sandy Beach

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Motisi's Sandy Beach

A rare beach front property. White sandy beach just 12 steps away.

Find yourself staying at a true beach house on Madeline Island. This property is new for 2020 and has its own sandy beach. Walk out the door with your beach towel, beverages and snacks. You are right there. Need to restock your supplies walk up the 12 steps and get what you need. This property has spectacular views of barrier beach (the State and Town parks) and Michigan. Bring your paddle-board, kayak or water toys (that you can carry to the beach). Spend your days just lounging and letting go of the stress of city life.

The property has a 10’ x 30’ screened in porch to enjoy a morning sunrise with a cup of coffee, take a nap, read a book, dine out on. It is a great outdoor space to enjoy free of mosquito's. The master bedroom has its own 10’ x 16’ deck with the same spectacular views.

The main house has a large fireplace if you want an evening fire. Too hot but still want to enjoy a fire, gather around the fire pit just outside your door.

This property is an eclectic mish mash of design styles. Enjoy a classic avocado green bathroom, galley style kitchen, bamboo floor, or barber chair.

The house is currently configured to sleep 6. Unfortunately, I have to make the following statement. Recently we have had guests who have exceeded the max guests allowed. This is a direct violation of our reservation policy. As an FYI, if your number of guests exceed the max allowed you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.

The three bedrooms consist of a total of 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. The property consists of 1 ½ baths. The second level has a ½ bath and the main floor (avocado bathroom) has the full bath with a tub shower.

I currently have other VRBO rental properties and you can review them and our customer satisfaction with these property ID’s 1657429, 1430144 and 1434041.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Update 9/6/2020: It pains us to say that we will no longer allow pets at our properties. Failure by the pet owners to follow rules has caused to many issues for us to continue to allow pets. Unfortunately, I am unable to make any exceptions to this policy.

Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.

Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.

Dave

Property manager

Dave Marchetti

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Motisi's Sandy Beach La Pointe
Motisi's Sandy Beach Private vacation home
Motisi's Sandy Beach Private vacation home La Pointe

About the area

Map
La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Bay State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 72 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 72 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 72 min drive - 20.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Motisi's Sandy Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Motisi's Sandy Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Motisi's Sandy Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Motisi's Sandy Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this La Pointe holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Motisi's Sandy Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with lots of space
We enjoyed our stay and loved the beautiful location and view of the water. It's a very spacious and can accommodate a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great price!
Right on the beach with nice porch. Great place, exactly what we wanted for our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LJ G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best vacation!
It was the perfect location for a girls trip. Amazing private beach and screened porch. We’d love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muffie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat the beach & Great host!
This is one of the best private beach properties on the island! It was great for our 1 year-old. Property was clean and the screened in porch is huge. The host is super accommodating and great to work with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Madeline Island getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved the beach front access. I loved hearing the waves over night while sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful location, with lots of beach to explore. The house was as described; cozy and clean. The beds were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a View
Beautiful property overlooking Superior. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
It was as advertised and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apostle Island
We went with friends to the Applefest in Bayfield. We enjoyed taking the car ferry to Madeline Island to our rental property. We found the accommodations to be enjoyable with sitting on the porch for coffee, playing games by the fire place, walking the beach, roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. the host was very accessible! everyone we encounter on the island was friendly and loved their unique island. hiking was gorgeous in the parks. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday getaway
We had a delightful time in this shorefront property with a short wander down onto the beach. This Fall the colors of the leaves were majestic and while one of the days was rainy we enjoyed cosying up by the log fire and playing games. This is a well positioned cabin - quite rustic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
So grateful to stay here
We had such a nice time here. The house, beach, and property were absolutely beautiful. We’re so grateful to Dave for making this place available so we could enjoy it. Absolutely recommend it. Really want to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to the lake, beautiful property with everything we needed. Beds we amazing!!! Great communication with the owner and he was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Texarkana, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had an amazing time. Just the relaxing vacation we needed. The house was perfect for our family of six. You could hear the waves from Lake Superior all throughout the house. It was about 9 miles from the town which was easy to navigate and made it very quiet. David was easy to reach and very helpful throughout. He went above and beyond! We would come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect !
Just an absolutely beautiful property. Exactly as described. Wonderful communication. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeleine Island Dream
The place was amazing. The host was great! We had a fabulous time and didn’t want to leave. We will be coming back again every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars*
This was our second stay and we hope to be back for many more. This is Madeline Island at its best. The owner was available, conscientious and a great communicator. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time is irrelevant!
This property is the best of both worlds. One gets a feeling of beachy with a quiet forest twist. The beach has perfect sand and Lake Superor was very clear for swimming! Oh and picking rocks was a fun pastime. I really enjoyed the footwashing station for washing off sand before going into the house. That was a bonus. My kids and I got a kick out of the old crayola crayon tin boxes. My favorite part of the house is the upstairs master bedroom with a balcony, that has a view of Lake Superior that's forever burned in my memory. I will envision this when life gets stressful and pretend Im breathing in that lake air. ⚠️ Warning- that bed is dangerously comfortable, I think I spent 2 hours one morning, lying in bed with the patio door open, listening to the waves roll in. Perfection and Delightful! I absolutely love this place and have plans to try again next summer. Its a place where time doesn't exist! Renee
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach - Breeze - Views
Have stayed at many Madeline Island lakeside cabins... this is one of my family's favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeline Island girls trip
Wonderful place to stay. Right on the waterfront. Hoping to rebook next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beachfront paradise
We came to this cabin looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation. We were not disappointed! The location is perfect. We loved being able to walk down a few steps and enjoy the sandy beach. The cabin was comfortable with amazing views of the lake. We were also pleased with the comfortable beds. The owner made the check-in process easy and was available for questions if we had any. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful location on Madeline Island, this cabin cannot be beaten!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking
The property was just what we needed. Beautiful views! Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Everything was great. Beautiful view of Lake Superior
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
The shoreline and bonfire placement was wonderful! Just amazing to look out over the water, especially from the porch. The cabin was perfect size for my family of 6! Definitely would like to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C., Minneapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy Lakeside Getaway
My sister and I agree that out of all the properties we've been guests at, this is in our top 2. It's a gem of a place that is so relaxing and comfortable, beautifully located for peace and quiet but not far from all the wonderful things to do on the island...if you choose to actually leave this dreamy home. We liked that it was comfortable and had all the amenities you need without the decor being fussy. The beds were incredibly comfortable...they rival luxury hotels. And really all of the furnishings were comfortable and provided lots of options for enjoying the gorgeous location whether you're inside or outside. Even with one rainy day the large screened in porch allowed us to enjoy the lake view and relax. It was our first time to the island and it's just such a special place...this home made it even more so. We recommend staying here to anyone that's looking for peace, quiet, and comfort in a beautiful setting. Dave was very communicative, accommodating, and just made everything very simple. Thanks! We plan on being back, hopefully for longer than a week, next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022