From brilliant winter light over icy water, to glassy calm summer sunsets, to the gales of November: you can see every one of Lake Superior’s moods at Purple Waves. And it’s not just water out there: see the sunrise light up the North Shore, watch for migrating birds, or look out for ships.
Purple Waves is a cozy ranch-style home with two bedrooms, one bath, and a full kitchen. The ranch floorpan, with bedrooms at one end and everything on a single level, is pure Midcentury, and you’ll find period details throughout the home, like sliding closet doors and white ceiling tiles.
Come in the front door and past the entryway, and right away you’ll see Lake Superior through big picture windows and a sliding glass door in the common room. With an easy chair and sofa facing the water, this space is optimized for lake watching; you’ll even find a pair of binoculars ready for you! There’s also a big-screen TV in the common area.
There are two bedrooms, front and back. The front bedroom has a king bed & a tranquil, airy feel, with a south-facing window that catches the morning light for a gentle wakeup call. The back bedroom has a queen bed & feels tucked away and cozy. It has a small window with a view of the lake—and, when it’s warm enough to leave it open, a soothing soundtrack of waves to lift you off to sleep. Note: the living room has a futon couch - this is really only suitable for the kiddos, so we welcome up to 4 adults and 2 children to enjoy the cabin.
The kitchen features new appliances: fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster. We love the details here, from the backsplash and the butcher block countertops to the stainless range hood. Central island with bar seating for two. There’s also a Keurig and a pot for drip coffee. We stock the house with coffee from Lake Wind Coffee just down the road in Port Wing, and we’re happy to provide you with locally produced food—meats, vegetables and more—to cook up a South Shore feast!
You’ll find the dining nook at one end of the common area. Even here there are great views out to the lake, and in the other direction, a view of the afternoon sun filtering through spruce trees. The table seats six, and we know you’ll love the resin inlay in the shape of Lake Superior.
The bathroom features a full-size tub with shower head. It’s clean and bright, and it gets nice soothing light in the morning for a calming start to the day.
Our favorite thing about Purple Waves is that you don’t have to stay inside to see the lake! Walk through the sliding door and you’ll step out onto a deck with two Adirondack chairs that are just begging you to sit for a bit and listen to the waves. There’s also a screen porch for bug-free views during the summer, and for a bit of shelter in chillier weather. Plus, the house sits on nearly three acres of land, so there’s plenty of room to spread out outside!
Purple Waves is perched on a high bank, about twenty feet above the water, so it commands a fine view across the lake and over to the north shore. Because the bank is so steep, there is no direct access to the water, but the beaches in Port Wing are just five minutes down the road, and they’re some of the best in the area.
