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Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes

Big Elk Lodge

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Gather your family and friends any season of the year and start building your special “Up-North Memories” at Big Elk Lodge. Big Elk Lodge is a private home located on the shore of Clear Lake, one of nine amazing lakes on the Manitowish Chain covering over 7,000 acres of water, connected by seven miles of scenic channels to explore. Big Elk Lodge will comfortably accommodate your group in summer, fall, winter, and spring, whether you are looking for peace and quiet or some high adventure.

Inside, the home features 3,300 square feet spread across two levels. You'll have four well-appointed bedrooms, with a king bed, one queen, and six twins to divide between your group, and there is even a sleeper sofa available for extra guests. On the upper level, you'll find the living room with a large flatscreen TV above a stone wood-burning fireplace, a game table, a dining room, the two main-level bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a full kitchen equipped with all the appliances and counter space you'll need to prepare delicious meals.

Downstairs features two bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, and the large family room that features a TV, and there is a Ping-Pong table, a game table, with lots of puzzles, games, books, nature guides, and maps to explore. The central AC will keep everything nice and cool on hot summer days, and you can take advantage of the free WiFi to research tomorrow's next family adventure.

This home is only two miles from the sixty-mile Heart of Vilas Bike trail that recently won an award from the national park service. Head outside to take advantage of the outdoor amenities that include two large docks, a swim area, a canoe, a rowboat, two paddleboards, four kayaks, a private gas grill, a large deck, two pairs of cross-country skis, four pairs of snowshoes, a spacious and furnished deck, and a firepit. There are plenty of fun activities and attractions nearby, such as restaurants and bars, North Lakeland Discovery Center, WinMan Trails, Koller Memorial Park, Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show, Music in the Park, canoeing and kayaking the Manitowish River, Little Star Beach, and special weekly activities, and special weekly activities. There is also a snowmobile trail just two miles away.

THINGS TO KNOW
Canoe, kayaks, tandem bike, corn hole, and paddleboards provided
The game room includes games, books, large TV, Ping-Pong, and more!
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Dock details: There are multiple stairs to the dock. The lake is gorgeous and perfect for all sorts of water sports. Access is located behind the home.



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
Air conditioning
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

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Mercer Depot Museum and Waswagoning Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Powell Marsh Wildlife Area and Gogebic County Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Big Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Rest Lake - 17 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bohemia Lodge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Manny’s Parkside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home on Clear Lake Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Clear Lake, Fawn Lake and Spider Lake. Stone Lake and Big Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Mike F.

Clean, spacious, and why aren't their blinds?

We liked the space. There is a lot of room for people to spread out. We liked the cleanliness. The house is well maintained. We liked the location. Neighbors are not on top of you and it feels pretty private. We did NOT like that we could not cover the windows. People go on vacation and sleep is usually a priority. This house does not have window treatments on the upstairs / first floor bedrooms. It is not a new house & there are not old screw holes of there ever being blinds or drapes... it is very confusing. The sun comes up around 4:45 the days we were there and at night you are definitely wondering if the neighbors are watching you change. I would have paid less for a smaller place where everyone can sleep in.
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6/10 Okay

Neil H.

Good time on the chain

The house has plenty of room and amenities were good.
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6/10 Okay

Neil H.

Good time on the chain

The house has plenty of room and amenities were good.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Big Elk Lodge

The house was spacious & well furnished. The ping pong table was a big hit as we had a rainy week! Unfortunately, we couldn't use the big deck or fire pit. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pots & pans & loved having the Keurig! The house is on a quiet lake & we enjoyed the wildlife and sitting at the dining table on the porch for meals & games. A handrail on the steps to the lake/ dock would be a welcome improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Big Elk Lodge review

Beautiful! This house is amazing! We stayed with 10 people and there was more than enough room. And what a location! Right on the banks of Clear Lake. Made it perfect for some pontoon trips and tubing enjoyment.

8/10 Good

Valerie P., Brodhead, WI USA

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

Elk Lodge Aug 2022

we stayed at this property with a group of 9. Great house and great location. Home was clean and exactly as pictured. There are approximately 35(ish) stairs to the lake - but the walkway is landscaped nicely so it isn't too steep. Would be nice to have window coverings in the upstairs bedrooms for privacy and keeping the sun out. Tandem bike that was advertised was unavailable. Great response from maintenance team when calling for garbage removal and supplies. Plenty of eagles and loons to watch on the lake. Great property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great Property

The dock heights are difficult to tie a boat to. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Ruthie K.

Beautiful clean home

The home was very cozy and clean. Great space, convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Robin K.

Nice Home on Clear Lake

Spacious home sitting high up with great view of Clear Lake.
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8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

Nice, comfortable home.

We enjoyed our stay at Big Elk Lodge. The property is clean, comfortable, well maintained and very well stocked with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. We enjoyed having morning coffee and afternoon wine on the deck. There are quite a few steps down to the dock which may be a challenge to some. The dock itself was not the best but certainly usable. The one suggestion that I would have is for the owners to buy some sort of window coverings in the bedrooms. The windows in the master bedroom are very large and without some sort of covering, the light pours in very early in the morning waking us up by 6:30AM. We would have preferred to sleep in a bit while on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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