Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: 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.

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

27 Jun 2024

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

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8/10 Good

Cody S.

10 Aug 2024

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

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8/10 Good

Gregory S.

15 Sept 2024

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

Dave and Bette A.

27 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

22 Aug 2020

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

Vance lake house

Nice house on a great location. Walk to downtown Manitowish Waters. Not on the chain, on Vance lake which flows into the river so the water is quieter with no engines on the boats although you are fairly close to the street and bike path. Great back yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Amy K.

31 Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

EBR E.

31 Jul 2023

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.

7 Jul 2023

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.

5 Jun 2023

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

6/10 Okay

David M.

11 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

A F.

23 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

11 May 2025

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

8/10 Good

David S.

6 Mar 2023

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.

15 Oct 2022

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.

20 Sept 2022

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.

7 Aug 2022

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.

26 Jul 2022

Great Location

Nice, clean home on the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn Y.

4 May 2022

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.

10 Apr 2022

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.

22 Feb 2022

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.

6 Feb 2022

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.

31 Jan 2022

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

14 Nov 2021

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.

7 Nov 2021

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.

20 Sept 2021

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

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