A visit with with an old friend on Madeline Island
Gooseberry Cottage is set back in the birch and pine forest on the coast of Madeline Island. It's very peaceful, charming and comfortable. I was there to visit with my best friend from grade school and her significant other and meet other friends and family staying at other cabins on Madeline Island. We buried my parents' ashes in Greenwood Cemetery after a small and convivial service celebrating my mother's life as she died last year. We also walked the beach, visited the cliffs at Big Bay State Park and sent an adventurous group sea kayaking near Cornucopia. It was quite cold at night and we appreciated the cabin's heating! Early June was not yet summer in northern Wisconsin but we loved it!
Our stay at Gooseberry Cottage was everything we had hoped for. It was a great home base to explore all that Madeline Island has to offer. The property was very private and peaceful and we had lots of fun on the beach in the lake. The home was very comfortable for our family of 4.
We loved our stay at Gooseberry Cottage. The property was awesome. We loved the private beach and proximity to town and other destinations on the island. Our only regret is not staying a few more days. Thank you for a memorable getaway for our family.
We were looking for a cabin/cottage feel, lake access we could enjoy as a family whenever we wanted too, and a place to bring our pup. This location exceeded our expectations and met all our needs. Thank you for a wonderful stay and for making this property available to rent.
We enjoyed everything about our stay, especially the beach, indoor and outdoor porches, master bedroom with view of Lake Superior with windows on 3 sides. We had several hikes that were challenging and fun. Appreciated that this island has preserved its beauty/austerity
Gooseberry cabin was the perfect spot for our family of 4 to get away and enjoy Madeline Island. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable, the beach was fantastic to enjoy the lake and watch stars at night.
The kitchen is fully stocked with everything we needed and we used a couple of the board games on a rainy day.
Thanks for hosting our family đ
We enjoyed our stay very much. The rustic cottage brought me back to my childhood cabin days and I loved sleeping on the screen porch! The beach was wonderful and my son did a little kayaking. The owner was very responsive to the few questions we had. We enjoyed exploring beautiful Madeline Island.
What a wonderfully charming cottage with an absolutely stunning view and beach. We had a great time. Everything was spot on â the cabin , clean; the communication with the owner was quick and easy!
Gooseberry Cottage was the perfect lakeside retreat for our family gathering. The setting is a delight for all the senses. Jeanine is a very responsive host.
The cabin was perfect for our family vacation. The beach was accessible and a great place to explore. Seating in the yard and on the deck also created fun family spaces. The house had everything we needed for creating meals and spending time together.
This was my second time at this property and I will hopefully keep coming back - the location is great and it is very private. The property has such charm and has great bones. The island has always been a favorite destination and this makes it even more special. Close proximity to Big Bay State Park with excellent hiking trails.
Beautiful, quiet setting and incredible view of the lake!
Great throw back family experience. Had all the amenities we needed and was just a nice, quiet place to get away to with fam- sometimes you have to force yourself away from hustle/bustle, and this was perfect for that. Close to marathon route was also great. Dinners and lunches in town were awesome
After visiting the island over many years, I fell in love with the island and it's natural beauty. I am thrilled to be able to share Gooseberry Cottage with others - a truly special place on a magnificent lake. I am certain you will feel the same.