House in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Lakefront Lodge w/ Firepit, Private Dock, and Kayaks - Dogs Welcome

House in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Pets allowed

Locally Owned & Operated

Northwoods Wisconsin

Casago Franchise Owner

4.79

Vance Lake Retreat is described as a spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped waterfront home that offers excellent value for relaxing family getaways and peaceful retreats. Guests praised the comfortable beds, quality linens, inviting porch, open kitchen and living areas, and the home's roomy layout for gathering and entertaining. The property is noted as clean, well-stocked, private, and thoughtfully furnished with plentiful towels, blankets, toys, and board games. Its location is a standout, with easy walking or biking access to town, shops, restaurants, grocery options, parks, trails, and nearby recreation while still feeling quiet and secluded. Guests consistently highlighted the beautiful lake views, gorgeous scenery, and serene setting in the woods, with especially memorable sunrises and views from many rooms. Amenities such as kayaks, a canoe, paddles, life jackets, a swim mat, fire pit, and a well-equipped kitchen helped make Vance Lake Retreat feel complete for both outdoor fun and restful stays.

Overview

Escape to your own private lakefront lodge and treat yourself to full days of paddling, fishing, biking, hiking, and so much more here in Manitowish Waters! As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted by a backdrop of lush greenery and blue waters that will let all of life's worries slip away. Step inside and you will find lake-themed decor, a spacious layout, and plush furnishings to kick back on during any downtime spent indoors. When you need to curb everyone's appetite, the fully equipped kitchen is adjacent to the living area boasting bar seating at the island, all of the major appliances, and plenty of counter space to help you whip up any recipe with ease. When you want to get a bit of fresh air, step out to the covered patio with a cup of coffee each morning, walk down to the private dock on warm summer days, or gather around the firepit as the stars come out! Don't forget to bring the furry members of the family along too, as this home is dog-friendly! If you want to experience over 52 miles of paved bike trails, there's nothing better than the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail, accessible right from the home.

Nearby Services and Dining Options
Cafe within .6 miles. Casual dining within 1 mile. Dine-in restaurant within 1 mile. Gas station within 1 mile. Grocery Store within .3 miles.

Places to Visit During Your Stay

Attraction	Distance From Home
North Lakeland Discovery Center	1.3 Miles
Winman Trails	4.4 Miles
Van Vliet Hemlocks State Natural Area	11.3 Miles
Moondeer & Friends Gallery	15.0 Miles
George W Brown Jr Ojibwe	19.7 Miles
Indianhead Mountain - Big Snow Resort	30.3 Miles
Blackjack Mountain - Big Snow Resort	33.2 Miles
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort	36.6 Miles
Trout Lake Golf Club	12.6 Miles

Things to Know

Free high-speed WiFi

Up to two family dogs are welcome with a small nightly fee

This small lake has a sandy bottom, good for swimming and paddling, but it does not connect to the chain.

This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC

Gas grill

Beach access

Board games

Dishwasher

Washer/dryer

Space heater

High chair

Fireplace

Internet

Iron

Kayaks

Lake view

Lakefront

Snowbird-friendly

Microwave

Pack-N-Play

Dog-friendly

Stove

Water view

Waterfront

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 4

1 queen bed

2 twin beds

Bedroom 3

sleeps 5

2 double beds

1 twin bed

Common Space 1

sleeps 2

2 twin beds

Location

Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

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79%

4 Star

21%

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John T2025-08-30

Very nice cabin in a great location. Plenty of room for several people.

Donald O2025-06-29

Great house with an exceptional view of the lake. Walking distance to town. Our family had a great time. Thanks.

Michael W2025-02-28

The location and privacy was really nice and looking over the lake was awesome. The house was clean and very comfortable. Definitely renting again.

Christopher K2024-08-20

Private and relaxing. The market was nice and within walking distance, as well as restaurants. We enjoyed the kayaking and canoeing. It was nice to have the chance to decompress and bond with our adult children and their significant others.

Thomas S2024-08-14

The location is perfect - walking/biking to downtown stores, restaurants, bars, entertainment. We're "silent sports" type - kayaking, canoeing, hiking, walking and biking, and this property is perfect for all of that, plus the grandkids had a blast swimming off the dock to the swim pad anchored off shore (we brought our own anchor for the swim pad.) This is our third annual August family gathering at this site and everyone from grandkids to Grandma and Grandpa enjoyed this location. I can't go Five Star because it could have been a little cleaner on our arrival - particularly the outside area - porches, entryways, grounds, the fire ring area and grill. There was no broom or rake on the premises ( I went to the local hardware store to buy a broom). The outside grill was REALLY in need of a good cleaning - I cleaned it before our first use, once during our 2 week stay, and once more before we left. Plenty of propane, but inadequate grill cleaning tools - so had to "make do" with what was available. Nonetheless, Vance Lake Retreat remains a great vacation site to which we would return. The positives well outweigh my few critical observations, and I offer them only in hopes that this beautiful site receives the TLC it so justly deserves.

Denise H2024-07-21

We loved how comfortable this house was. Lots of toys for the grandkids and kayaks for the adults. Great location.

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Vance Lake Retreat

House in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Locally Owned & Operated

What our guests are saying...

Overview

Amenities

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common Space 1

Location

Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, Home

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