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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace

  • Summary:

    Vance Bay Getaway



    The Space:

    Sitting on the edge of Vance Lake, this home is located in the heart of Manitowish Waters. Inside, you'll be greeted by a large living space with a wood-burning fireplace, where you can relax with your whole group of vacationers. Prepare meals together in the kitchen and indulge in a variety of home entertainment options, including a PS4 and a dartboard. Outside, you can play with your dogs in the yard or utilize this ideal location to kayak (two are provided), swim, or boat in the lake! From your front door, you're just a short walk to plenty of shopping and dining in Manitowish Waters. The local bike and snowmobile trails are accessible at the end of the driveway (with four adult-size bikes provided), so adventures begin the second you step outside. Cast a line in Vance Lake and try your hand at landing some of the resident musky, panfish, bass, pike, walleye, and sturgeon. Additional fun on the water awaits in the Manitowish Chain of Lakes, accessible down the road. Things to Know Vance Lake does not have a public boat launch. Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by The Good Neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin, LLC.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,345 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Manitowish Waters, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Bohemia Lodge and Mercer Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and Waswagoning Indian Village. North Lakeland Discovery Center and George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Manitowish Waters travel guide
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Lake Pier with Deck Chairs
    Rest Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vance Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frank B. Koller Memorial Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manitowish Waters Library
    2 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ye Olde Shillelagh
    4 min drive
  • Smokeys
    2 min drive
  • Some Nerve Brewing Company
    4 min drive
  • Rustic Roadhaus
    7 min drive
  • Howling Dog
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Vance Lake and Rest Lake. North Lakeland Discovery Center and McCabe Lake are also within 10 minutes.

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Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Cabin

There was plenty of room for all of us. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cody S.

Great Location

The location to the bars was easily walkable. If you had a boat you could dock at the park and enjoy the rest of the chain. Nice shaded back yard. Was plenty of room to park and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gregory S.

Ideal Bike trip location

For a bike trip the location was great. The trail was at the end of the driveway. Very comfortable beds and mostly very clean. The outside grill was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dave and Bette A.

Open and spacious, plenty of room for everyone.

Loved the open concept on the main floor where the living room, dining room and kitchen were located. Cozy living room area where we could hang out together and watch a movie (or do video games if we had wanted to :). Large back yard with fire pit to enjoy, as well as a dock below with a boat, canoe, and kayaks we enjoyed taking out on the water. Liked the location, felt secluded, and yet near bike trail, stores, restaurants, and a unique antique store we got to visit. - A few maintenance issues to be addressed (wobbly chair, etc.), but overall we enjoyed our time there. Would consider visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

EBR E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great Location, Scruffy Interior, No Local Help

Location was great. Walking distance to the grocery store, nice coffee house, swimming beach, a place to park your boat on the big lake, right off bike trail, etc. Inside the photos don't show some of the wear and tear. Pleather couch coming apart, old mattresses with springs you can feel, carpet tacks where the rug is thin, etc. Also, the description didn't match for the bikes (fewer than advertised) nor the personal water craft (more than advertised), so ensure you bring anything you really want. There was no local host. When we notified Vacasa of any issues, we got "sorry" emails. Overall, nice for our large group and with plenty of local restaurants, bike trails, lake access, etc. But not a super-well maintained cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

David M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Never again at a Vacasa property

This is a corporate property and it shows. It's obvious that there is no one that cares about this place. I've stayed at many VRBOs all around the country and this place was the saddest by far. It's like someone furnished it by spending one day shopping at rummage sales. Beds are fine for kids but not too many adults will find them comfortable. Couch needs to be thrown out just be sure to not look under it because it's gross. There were dishes and silverware in the cabinets that maybe had been rinsed under the faucet before being put away. Silverware was dirty and several plates still had egg and bacon residue on them. It is on the water but getting out on the water is not easy and you're not going to be swimming in it. More of a pond than a lake. If you're looking for a place to crash and not planning on spending much time here it'll be fine. If you're looking for a place to while away the days at a lake house look elsewhere. I could could go on and on but it's great location and that's about it. Make sure you Google reviews for Vacasa porperty management before you book. We definitley should have
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

I arrived to find a fresh externally painted home. It is not red anymore but a nice dark brown.Nice easy access with driveway and entry.The home was clean & has a beautiful open kitchen and living space.There is access to the balcony with a grill.Loved the 2 upstairs bedrooms 1 with a shower (1/2 bath). It is a bit older and small shower which worked great.One full bath upstairs. Kitchen windows are great,however lake view is limited due to large trees.There is a nice lower level with walk out ability to the grounds and patio with firepit outside.There is a bathroom with sink and toilet and no shower.Both rooms and an opens space area with a desk were spacious.It was cool and rainy while here. The yard is great and would be a nice place for kids and a larger group.The lake front is more rustic.The pier is wonky, but sturdy. Very boggy grounds, maybe due to the rain, but access to the canoe and kayaks could get messy. If it were nicer weather I would definitely have utilized them. There was also access to a fishing boat. This is not a beach/lakefront for kids to play on. There are 2 restaurants either side within walking distance and one further down that you could walk to as well. We went to all three and they were all really good. There is a gas station nearby as well.There is "little star beach" ~4 miles which would be a great option if you are looking for beach front activity or Torpy park in Minoqua.Biking path looks amaziing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a snowmobiling trip. House was nice and accurate listing. Heat was not working upon arrival but maintenance was there quickly and fixed the problem. Easy access to the snowmobile trials and plenty of good establishments in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect in so many ways.Great location in "downtown " Manitowish, beautiful view outside, the interior was stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jeff k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and will recommend it. The house was clean and well appointed. Plenty of room for trucks and trailers, we came to ride snowmobiles. Close access to trails and entertainment. I would have given it 5 stars, but something really needs to be done with the ice on the entry stairs. It has been mentioned before and I thought it was a little petty until I slipped and fell the first day. All was good, didn’t get hurt but it could have ruined our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

everything was as advertised.We use the water toys boat and kyacts was nice lake even caught some fish.would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for biking! Yard and Lake weren’t very appealing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was comfortable but there were things that were already mentioned in previous posts that was unfortunate. There is no access to the lake from the property safely. Walk down at ur own risk. No outside lights at night. The TVs were hard to connect to anything. Would of been nice to have some kitchen supplies that can be useful during a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place.

Wonderful place to stay and close to the action.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all the stay was wonderful and the house was perfect for what we were needing. The only negative thing was the stairs to the basement. They were very steep
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Open interior spaces great for kids, inclusion of bed linens - not just blankets, easy access driveway to roadway. Walking distance to coffee shop, restaurant, grocery, bar/grill, Rest Lake and park.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Great stay!

The place was nice and clean. We had 4 couples stay to go snowmobiling and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Great Location

Nice, clean home on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Nice little lake spot and great amenities. Roomy and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Cozy. Great Location. Everything you will Need.

Our stay was perfect! Kitchen was well stocked. Every amenity was provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House is spacious and location is good! Would highly recommend staying here.

Very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Northwoods

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Great family trip

Small beautiful lake! House very nicely appointed Loved Dixie’s coffee Minor problems efficiently dealt with!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

snowmobile trip

Perfect for sledding, central locatiobn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder

We had a wonderful stay. Everything was very clean and the house had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021