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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Vance Lake
    1 min walk
  • Rest Lake
    2 min walk
  • Frank B. Koller Memorial Park
    3 min walk
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Manitowish Waters

When you a stay at this vacation home in Manitowish Waters, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Vance Lake and Rest Lake. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Frank B. Koller Memorial Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from North Lakeland Discovery Center.
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What's nearby

  • Rest Lake - 2 min walk
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center - 8 min walk
  • Manitowish Waters Library - 2 min drive
  • Dead Pike Lake - 9 min drive
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bohemia Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Vance Bay Getaway

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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 Vacasa’s 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.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are exterior security cameras on the front of the garage, at the front door, and facing the driveway.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2345 sq ft (218 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

30890
Vrbo Property

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the cost
I’ve stayed at a lot of properties and this by far was the worst fro a cleanliness standpoint. It was also the first time I’ve stayed at a property being managed by a company. All the other properties I’ve dealt with the owners directly. Cobwebs, not enough utensils for
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

A F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

David M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

EBR E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Sarina B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Three Star Property with Potential to be Five Stars
This place could be a five star property with some maintenance and better cleaning. The description is lake front, but it was more mosquito swamp than water front. The dock felt cheap and unstable. Very disappointed for my kids who were thinking they’d be swimming in the lake. Overall, the cabin was great. The beds were comfy. Kitchen was well stocked. The location is excellent! Close to grocery, restaurants, and a coffee shop. Maintenance of the property is lacking. Gutters are falling off or full of leaf debris. Which creates for a slippery deck after it rains and more bugs! There’s broken furniture (two dining room chairs) and a coach that is shedding off the pleather. The cleaning was a two star because as we stayed we noticed just how dirty it really was. We found mouse droppings on the main level and I ended up vacuuming the whole upstairs and under the couch. It was disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirstin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location but needs upkeep
I stayed here with some friends the first weekend in June for a special event at a local park. The location was perfect. We loved Dixie’s coffee house and utilized the bike rental and trails nearby. The house was very clean and spacious and all of the appliances were great. We did not spend a whole lot of time at the residence so it worked well for what we needed it for. Although it was clean the furniture was broken and the backyard was overgrown. The couch was peeling and the recliner was broken. There were multiple sections of the couch that were broken as well making it very uncomfortable to relax after a day spent outside. Some of the dining room chairs were also broken. We did not utilize the backyard but the grass was overgrown making it impossible to even get to the canoes and boat. The mosquitos were also unbearable which of course comes with the season but the property could use some spraying for the mosquitos. All in all great location and clean but definitely needs some upkeep inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were there to snowmobile Check in time should be much earlier.
I think property was a bit overpriced. Bathrooms were super small for that size of house . We enjoyed watching the deer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steve L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT STAY HERE!
The Vance Bay Getaway looked great in the online photos, however such was not the case. The carpet was filthy, the bedsheets were not clean, the reclining sofa was broken and would not stay upright, the cheap vinyl upholstery was shredded, literally falling apart. Urine splatters on the en-suite toilet. We were looking forward to our stay in beautiful Manitowish Waters, but the horrible accommodations, unfortunately, muddied the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property needs some upgrading. All the bikes had flat tires and the pump was broken. We fixe bikes
Difficult for a first time renter on VRBO since we did not have any experience with vacation rental
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for our family
We enjoyed our stay at the Vance Lane house; the house was clean and the kitchen was well supplied. We had planned to bring our grand dog, a German Shepherd, and that plan changed, but there would have been plenty of room for him both in the house and outside. We were there in between seasons, and the weather was not cooperative, so we didn’t make use of the yard or dock, but it was clear there was a *lot* of cleanup and yard work to be done outside before that part of the property matched the description. We are still waiting for a reply 3 days later from the owners/managers on a question about a refund (no dog!) but otherwise communication from the managing company was clear and timely. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is spacious and location is good! Would highly recommend staying here.
Very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for socializing and being close to trails!
We loved being so close to trails, stores, restaurants, and gas stations. Description was spot on. Plenty of open space in the house. Management company was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile weekend
Perfect place snowmobiled right from the driveway. The horseshoe driveway was perfect for my Suburban and 29”’ trailer. The home was cozy and clean. It would have been nice if there was some firewood for the fireplace, had I known I would’ve brought some from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela B., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
We enjoyed being right on the bike trail (the primary purpose of our weekend getaway) and the convenience of the coffeeshop next door. House was spacious and with plenty of beds, there were really 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs, we only used the main floor as only 4 of us).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mtn Biking
We had a great time-close to local trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Nice little lake spot and great amenities. Roomy and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family weekend
This is a comfortable home with plenty of space for two families with kids. What we liked: conveniently located downtown MW, comfortable beds with crisp white sheets and plenty of towels, decor, well-stocked updated kitchen with every appliance you could need, new washer and dryer with laundry detergent pods and dryer sheets! The home lacks curb appeal and the outdoor spaces are not as clean and comfortable as the interior, so we didn’t use the patio or yard, but there is a nice fire pit in the back. There isn’t cable or satellite tv so we weren’t able to watch football games which my husband was upset about. And there are very steep stairs leading down to the basement with no door, just a heads up if you have small children you will need to bring a gate or block the stairs with chairs like we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy T.

Nice Location
Home had a nice open layout. Close to very lovely little park, grocery store and coffee shop. The home was decent. Clean bedding - plenty of towels and new washer/dryer. Easy check in & out. Deck furniture could have been much better - garage was a mess and the little boat was full of water - not sure if the trolling motor even worked. For the price all the amenities that are offered should be good working order.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Wheeling, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot located near everything.
Went here with kids for a fun summer week and had a great time canoeing and kayaking on the lake. Caught a couple of fish off the pier. Property was as described and we have no complaints, just great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber P., North Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness
Large place for extended family
This was a nice and clean place to stay with our extended family including 5 adults, 5 kids (ages 5-15), and our 2 dogs. Other VRBO's we've stayed at have definitely had better stocked kitchens, but after reading the reviews, we just made sure to bring those little things like oil, seasonings, sugar, and aluminum foil. The property was nice to sit in the backyard with family, hang out by the dock and kayak/canoe, bike the trail that went right in front of the driveway, or walk to the coffee shop next door. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer V.

Northwoods
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
This was a family weekend getaway to celebrate three birthdays (adult, teen, and child). It rained all day Saturday but the house was cozy enough with enough supplied extras to keep everyone entertained. The property was pet friendly as advertised and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The house was clean, the space was functional and the house had everything we needed. The lake is gorgeous and local bike trail as well providing tons of outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020