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

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Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8217.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Vance Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rest Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manitowish Waters

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Vance Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rest Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Little Bohemia Lodge - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Little Star Lake - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

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
  • ‪Manny’s Parkside - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬4 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. Frank B. Koller Memorial Park and North Lakeland Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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
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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
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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

4/10 Poor

Amy K.

Liked: Communication, location
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, 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sarina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Great Getaway

We went during the start of the colder season. It was gorgeous to look at outside, but we did not partake in any activities. Looked like it would be an easy in and out of a quiet river. Large backyard that was great for the dogs we brought along. Inside was very cozy and relaxing for our group as well as two infants. Communication with the owners was great as well. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Steve L.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Great Location

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

8/10 Good

Cathryn Y.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tressa G.

The perfect getaway

I absolutely loved the view we had in the backyard. The home itself was cozy and had so much space. Hoping to make it back in the summer without the snow!

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mtn Biking

We had a great time-close to local trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Great place for outdoor folks!

Great house. On the lake, we use the two kayaks multiple times. You can kayak down to Dixie’s for breakfast or lunch. Great bike paths.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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