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On the edge of Vance Lake, Vance Bay Getaway offers a tranquil retreat with a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of home entertainment options. Prepare meals together in the kitchen, play with your dogs in the yard or utilize this ideal location to kayak on the lake!

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102345 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30890

About the area

Map
Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Lake Pier with Deck Chairs
    Rest Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frank B. Koller Memorial Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vance Lake
    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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly, lakefront home with dock, kayaks, canoe, bike & fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Great Location

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

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
From a partner site

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!
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