St. James Social

Ken Goldfine

2024-04

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John Brost

2024-04

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Casey Putschoegl

2024-01

One of a kind stay in the heart of town. Highly recommend!The rooms are gorgeous with comfortable beds and linens, and the owners have thought of all the small touches. Cozy robes and a state of the art sauna, coffee bar, roof deck, and easy access to online check-in and keyless entry. It’s a memorable stay in one of our favorite towns. After our third stay, we will definitely be back!

Julie Hatlem

2024-04

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Wendy Peterson

2024-03

Had a nice stay! The room was beautifully designed. Coffee bar was fabulous and the sauna with rooftop access to cool off was a perfect touch on a winter stay. Wonderful hosts!Walkability: Located across the street from the grocery store. Walking distance to all the restaurants and shops within 2 -3 blocks away!

Ben Dardick

2024-02

We didn't stay we came in for drinks. The owners were running the bar and were very friendly.Just note that it's not a full bar, it's wine, beer/cider, and THC drinks. Note most of the Cocktail offerings were THC based and they did show what the mg were which is probably nice. As someone who can't use THC it was a bit disappointing that there were so few other options. Over all a nice upscale but chill vibe.

Kimberly Sandbulte

2024-03

Finally had a chance to have dinner here, and I'm so impressed! The food was wonderfully prepared and more creative than anything I've ever had in Bayfield. Don't skip dessert, again some really fun and delicious takes on classics. The space is modern but still cozy - a perfect hangout. My husband and I will be frequent visitors. St James really elevates the Bayfield experience!

Madeline Marquardt

2024-02

Visited St James Social to explore Bayfield in the Winter with a friend and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay! While our goal was to hit the trails and have a fun place to come back to after, we ended up ditching our second planned hike for sauna time at St. James and to enjoy the food & atmosphere!The rooms themselves are really beautiful and thoughtfully designed, clean and comfortable and an excellent deal for the price, especially midweek in the winter. Just outside you can find a coffee bar and sauna, complete with a cold plunge shower directly inside the sauna (easily one of my favorite sauna experiences in the Midwest!). The rooftop lounge was closed for the winter, but I'd bet that's fantastic in the summer as well.We were around on wood fired pizza night and got "the socialite", a mozzarella, arugula, asiago, sourdough (made with starter from local Bayfield apples I'm told!) drizzled with balsamic. The menu might be small, but St James Social more than makes up for it with quality.Despite a small staff the service was excellent and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful! St James Social does a really excellent job of creating an environment that feels upscale and fancy without feeling pretentious, all while staying true to its Northwoods roots; you really get the feeling that all are welcome here, and we didn't feel out of place in our hiking clothes.St James Social is walking distance to pretty much all of downtown Bayfield (which is really just a few blocks!) and the perfect basecamp for winter adventures. If you're planning on visiting in the off-season, I recommend snowshoeing/hiking the Meyers Beach Sea Caves trail above the ice caves (accessible year round whether or not the caves are frozen), Adventure Club Brewing for brews in an igloo, and hitting Mt. Ashwabay for skiing, and detouring to Washburn to Cafe Coco for breakfast.Overall this was a really awesome stay and experience, and I would highly recommend it to couples or girls trips as a basecamp for exploring Bayfield!

Olivia Ralph

2024-03

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Shane Foreman

2024-04

What a great addition to Bayfield! The hotel is simultaneously casual and chic. The rooms, food, wine and company were outstanding. We will definitely be back.Rooms: The rooms are large, uber stylish and comfortable.

Brittany Hartway

2023-11

This place is STUNNING! I am someone who absolutely cares about where I stay; the ambiance, and comfort at St. James Social is truly unmatched. Being in the heart of downtown Bayfield, you’re steps away from cafes, restaurants, and the boat docks. The beds are incredibly comfortable, the rooftop deck is gorgeous, and I loved being able to enjoy French press coffee in the morning. Checking in and checking out was seamless, all from your phone. The host was available via text or call and they responded quickly to any questions we had. I cannot wait to come back and check out their social lounge! I’m so glad we found our go-to place to stay in Bayfield.

Venus DeMars

2024-02

I had morning coffee and dinner at the restaurant (did not stay in the hotel).. so I'll review that:Very nice atmosphere and the food was amazing.. (the menu changes daily for dinner)Coffees are all espresso based, with a small daily pastry selection.Food & drinks: Really lovely.*Somewhat on the pricey side... but dont let that disuade (consider sharing a meal if that's a concern). It's well worth a special night out for dinner.Wine selection is teriffic. Plus, plenty of custom designed NA options.Morning coffees are bacic priced (espressos) ..and very nice. I very much enjoyed mine while sitting and writing.❤️

Heidi Niccum

2023-09

The St. James Social experience was far beyond a 10 score. The check in is easy, the hotel is exquisitely designed, with impeccable workmanship. I know many folks may not notice the detail but we do and we did notice every little detail of beautiful furnishings with lovely linens and a very very comfortable bed with thick, full and luxurious king size pillows , fabulous flooring, sophisticated colors that please the eye and soothe the soul. The sauna, coffee/tea bar and rooftop lounge area are spectacular features and so appreciated in a hotel stay!!! The rooftop not only provided a beautiful panoramic view of Lake Superior but a fresh, clean and relaxing social space to enjoy. The entry point is securely coded with ample room for entry with luggage. There are a couple other delightful and nostalgic surprises that I did not reveal-enjoy! We are already planning our next stay and look so forward to enjoying the main level lounge as well. Thank you for the great service and attention to detail provided!

Heather G

2023-10

If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Bayfield, WI, look no further!!! The St. James Social is in the heart of downtown Bayfield and within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the Madeline Island Ferry. Upon arriving at this beautiful boutique hotel we were greeted by the owner who shared the story of the hotel and why it was so special to her. She took the time to give us a tour and shared about the hotels amenities including the sauna, coffee bar and rooftop patio, all of which were amazing! Each of the rooms was unique, the beds were coziest hotel beds I have ever slept in, and the shower and toiletries were luxurious. I can't wait to see what the lobby bar looks like when it is complete. We will definitely be back to stay again!

Mary Chapman

2023-10

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Lee Kenyon

2023-11

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the St. James Social this past weekend! We stayed there for our babymoon and were absolutely blown away by how nice of a job Annalisa did with the building. The decor and furnishings all felt very up-scale and looked beautiful. The linens were all Parachute brand which added to the high-end feel. The large sauna was amazing. Rooms were quiet. We did pay for the reserved parking, but ended up not using it because we were able to find free parking on S 2nd St even closer than the reserved parking would have been. We would highly recommend booking a stay here if you are in Bayfield!

Kayla Anderson

2023-11

Our anniversary getaway to Bayfield and St. James Social was absolutely perfect. The hosts were so helpful and accommodating. Our suite was quiet, cozy, and luxurious from design choices to the provided linens and toiletries. We also enjoyed the sauna and rooftop lounge. St. James Social is in a fantastic location for enjoying all that Bayfield has to offer and every detail has been thoughtfully put together. We look forward to seeing it once all construction is complete and will undoubtedly be back!

Joanne Cirillo

2024-03

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Jill Brenner-Peterson

2023-10

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Jordan Vadnais

2023-12

This place is exactly what Bayfield needs. We stayed here over Thanksgiving and were blown away by how beautiful the space is, and the thoughtful touches that went into everything. It’s clearly a labor of love. We had a large family dinner in the restaurant, which was delicious and left everyone feeling very taken care of. Don’t hesitate to book the St James for your next visit to Bayfield.Rooms: The rooms are peaceful, comfortable, upscale, and chic.Safety: It’s Bayfield. Dont worry.Walkability: Right in the middle of the actionFood & drinks: The restaurant wasn’t fully open but the team prepared a delicious meal for my family anyway. Four courses, each thoughtfully inspired by my hometown in London.Noteworthy details: The coffee bar, sauna, and roof top are all lovely touches. The lighting alone is inspired!

Abe Clark

2023-10

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Lana Nevin

2023-10

This place is amazing. The owners thought through each detail. The rooms are very spacious and spotless. They have even a vinyl record player, which brings you to the romantic mood right away. The location is perfect 5 min walking distance to everything.The have a very cozy rooftop and sauna.This hotel is a real gem.

Nicki Mattson

2023-09

Quaint boutique hotel in the heart of Bayfield, WI. Our King Deluxe fit our family of four comfortably. Even though it's still under construction, the place was spotless. I can't wait to go back and see it all completed. Nice sauna. Record player in the room was a perfect touch. Highly recommend!Walkability: Many restaurants and shops within walking distance. 2 blocks from Lake Superior

Dianne Judd

2024-03

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Lauren Thomas

2023-10

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Sal Abrams

2023-10

Amazing experience here!! Very thorough attention to detail, very prompt and friendly communication with questions/concerns, and the location can't be beat. The kind of place that will leave you not wanting to stay anywhere else in Bayfield. One note, do keep in mind of the 'Social' in the name of the place-things like the coffee bar, sauna, rooftop terrace are communal and may require you to interact with strangers the old fashioned way!

RMGeisen

2023-12

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Sue Mellgren

2023-10

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Dawn Chier

2023-09

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Good Flower Farm

2023-08

Beautiful new space, very thoughtfully restored, with every detail considered. The sauna is an oasis in the heart of downtown. Can’t wait for the community and visitors to experience this new local gem!