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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

Map
Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Manitowish Lake
    3 min drive
  • Little Star Lake
    3 min drive
  • Little Bohemia Lodge
    3 min drive
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Manitowish Waters

At this cottage you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Spider Lake and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Manitowish Lake. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a phone. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and a TV are also available.

What's nearby

  • Manitowish Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Little Star Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little Bohemia Lodge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 28 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bohemia Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage

Screened in porch with beautiful river view from the cottage as the river broadens into Stone Lake. All fishing amenities available. Located 20 mi north of Minocqua, 1/2 mile off Hwy 51 on the beautiful Manitowish River between Rest and Stone Lakes. 1 Double Bed, 1 Bunk bed. Bottom of bunk bed in Bedroom 2 has pull out trundle bed for possible 7th person. The cottage is fully equipped. The kitchen has a stove, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, and all the utensils that you would need. A dish towel, dish cloth, and pot holder are provided, as well as dishwashing liquid and a roll of paper towels. A ceiling fan is installed in both bedrooms. The bedding, blankets, and pillows are provided. The bathroom has a shower, but no bathtub. A roll of toilet paper and a bar of soap are provided. Towels are NOT provided, so be sure to bring your own bath towels for the length of your stay. Although some life jackets are provided, be sure to bring the correct sizes with you for each person that will be boating. There is a permanent gas heater for your comfort on those chilly fall nights. A small electric space heater is also provided.

***BICYCLING ENTHUSIASTS***: The cottage is about a mile from the beginning of the Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail System. Ride over 45 miles of paved trails connecting Boulder Junction with Manitowish Waters (west) and Sayner and St. Germain (south). The trail is fully paved and appropriate for all types of bicycles. The system includes the popular Crystal Lake Trail, which runs from downtown Boulder Junction past Trout Lake to the Crystal Lake Campground, where you’ll find a picnic area and beach. The new west portion of the trail is host to multiple scenic bridges and crosses over the rapids of the Manitowish River and Rice Creek. Also along this part of the trail system is Nichols Beach, a great place for picnicking and swimming.

Guest Access

WiFi access is provided. The playground, fire pit, and wooded area and state woods can be seen from your window. The water can be seen from every room in the cabin. A paddleboat and canoe are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Basketball, volleyball and other toys, games, and equipment are available. There is a fish cleaning house with a freezer, electricity, and sink for your use. We have 665 feet of shoreline in the resort you would have access to. There are 10 boat slips for 6 cottages, so there is plenty of room to bring boats and there is even a small boat launch on the property. A picnic table and a clean grill are waiting for you outside your cabin door. You will love having a cup of coffee on the screened-in porch in the morning watching the sunrise or a glass of wine in the evening. Or sit around the campfire at the communal fire pit making s'mores and relaxing!

This is a great cottage for the entire family or for any sorts of Anglers. Enjoy exploring all the beauty and wonder that Vilas County has to offer.

RESORT AMENITIES (these are shared with other cottages):

665' WATER FRONTAGE
FISH HOUSE with electricity, running water, sink, and freezer w/ice
FIRE PIT with table and chairs and custom built bench
PADDLEBOAT
CANOE
BASKETBALL HOOP
HORSESHOE PIT
OTHER TOYS
PLAYGROUND w/swings, slides, picnic tables, sand box

DESIGNATED SWIM AREA - starting at about 12 - 18" deep; deeper swimming around the docks

FORESTRY - State Woods adjoining our wooded back yard and surrounding our property as well as our own mini-forests on all sides

SNOWMOBILE TRAIL within 1/8 mile of Cabin - great for hiking, biking, and nature sightseeing

BOAT DOCKS in the center of the resort with picnic table and sunning lounges

FISH for Walleye, Bass, Muskie, Northern, Crappie, and Panfish.

Interaction with Guests

Owner's phone number is inside cabin and owner Mary will be available every day. Please use it if you have any questions at all.

The Neighborhood

Surrounded by tall pines and beautiful, rolling countryside, the Manitowish Chain of Lakes is one of the most popular lake chains in Wisconsin's Northwoods region. The chain consists of 10 sparkling lakes known for great fishing along with breathtaking beauty and quiet seclusion for swimming, canoeing, camping, and bird watching.The cottage sits on the Manitowish River between 2 of these 10 lakes.

Directly across the Highway from Birch Hill Road about 1 mile from our cottage, is Little Star Beach. This gem of a beach is also reachable by boat.

The Manitowish Waters Airport and the local library are within 2.5 miles of this cottage, and the town of Manitowish Waters another half mile farther.

We are very close to the Little Bohemia Lodge, located just across from us on Hwy 51. It no longer offers lodging but still has a bar and restaurant. Historically known for the 1934 shootout between John Dillinger's gang and the FBI, it is now famed for its action packed scenes in the 2009 movie Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp.

20 miles north of Minocqua, this cottage is close to shopping, restaurants, theatre, golfing, skiing, horseback riding, casino, nature center, and trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling. Vilas County is known for its natural resources and beauty.

Getting Around

Parking is right outside the front door. Easy access by boat or car from the cottage to all 10 lakes in the beautiful Manitowish Chain as well as to the village of Manitowish Waters. Greer's Pier, a full service marina, is just a short way down Hwy 51.

Other Things to Note

This cottage stands on the peaceful Manitowish River between Rest Lake and Stone Lake which is a mandated NO-WAKE zone, assuring quality fishing off the pier and friendly waving at the slow-moving boats as they pass by quietly at the posted speed limit that protects the shorelines. Wisconsin has a building code requiring all new construction to be 75 ft. back from the water's edge. The cottage is only 25 ft. back and the forest of trees in your view are state woods so the view from this cabin is forevermore ensured.

Property manager

Mary Sullivan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 657 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vacation Fisherman's
Vacation/fisherman's Cottage Cottage
Vacation/fisherman's Cottage Manitowish Waters
Vacation/fisherman's Cottage Cottage Manitowish Waters

Frequently asked questions

Does Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage?

No, Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Vacation/Fisherman's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Vintage Cottage
Totally vintage 1940’s Northern Wisc cottage. Feels like you’re stepping back in time. Loved the screened in front porch. Convenient dock to park your boat. Adequate kitchen and bathroom for the size of the cottage. 2 bedrooms small but functional. We will be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid Cabin
Cabin is small, but perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids that want to spend majority of time outdoors. The 3 season room is the best feature and came in handy in the rain and in the evening. The location is the best feature, on tge Manitowish chain between Stone & Rest Lake. We kayaked and fished both ways and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Charming Cabin
Cozy, convenient, and charming little fisherman’s cabin with a delightful screened porch overlooking the river. We had everything we could have needed or wanted during our week-long stay in September — including beautiful weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H., Lakeville, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay
Absolutely beautiful location and the screened porch is fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christine T.

Location
We loved the location on the chain and the close acces to many things to do.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam V., Menasha, WI.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
Great location, owner was very easy to work with and the fishing was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tim P.

Neat cozy little cabin. Small bedrooms, and bathroom. Definitely comfortable for three
Very easy renting process
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little fishing cabin
If your plan is to hit the water and use the cabin as a place to rest it is perfect. Not a lot of amenities, but we didn’t need them. Wi-Fi worked fine. The place was clean and has a nice screened in porch for relaxing. The kitchen had all we needed. The bedrooms were cozy and the blankets were comfy. There’s a propane stove for heat that works very well and quickly gets the cabin warmed after a chilly day. Mary was responsive, calling me prior to my stay to ensure we were all set and answer any questions. The dock worked well since we brought our boat. The cabin is not very large, but was perfect for a couple of guys that want to focus on fishing. The only negative I really have is that the boat launch on the property was in very bad shape and unusable. We were able to launch at a nearby marina so it wasn’t that big of a deal. If you’re looking for a place to crash while your out fishing or hunting it is great. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Avery B.

Fun north woods cottage
We really enjoyed our few days there. Had some issue with cleaning but the owner and cleaning lady got them resolved right away. We will definitely be back and stay here again. It is a no frills place, which for us was perfect. The screen porch was awesome and the view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice little cabin, just bring a boat , that's all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We normally stay at cabin 1, but it was not available this year. This cabin is a "no frills" cabin and could use some basic updates (i.e. new shade in BR because it won't stay up; hook latch on porch door is missing) but overall we enjoyed our week. It is on a great location on the chain and the dock was a nice place to hang out before heading out to fish or go boating. We rode 17 miles on the bike path this year and Little Star beach is a short walk away. Didn't need to contact Mary, the owner, as we are very familiar with the area. The front porch is definitely the best part of the cabin, IMO. I brought an air mattress and slept out there twice. TV only gets 2 PBS channels which was ok with us. Would have preferred a better shower. But we were there to spend time on the chain and enjoy the beautiful surroundings so we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - perfect get away!
The location was perfect and offered everything we were looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Duane Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but...
Basically good location but the cabin was obviously not cleaned prior to our arrival.. We found pubic hair all over the toilet. The bedding had not been changed because we found hair in between the sheets of the bed. The garbage cans outside of the cabin and at the dock were overflowing with garbage that had been there for a while to have the sun fade the labels on the garbage that was hanging out of the cans. also there is absolutely no exterior lighting on the front of the cabin where the grill area is set up. We ended up going to the grocery store and buying cleaning supplies just to finish out our stay without someone elses filth! I'm sure we left the cabin cleaner than when we arrived. Pretty sad because we were charged a cleaning fee!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jo Ann A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures are deceiving.
First like in another review the place was NOT clean. The off site owners should take pride and responsibility of what could be a great place. Nothing has been updated except for the gas fireplace. The furniture was from the 80's discarded pile. You could feel the springs on the seat. The beds were very uncomfortable and worn. The upper bunk bed was dusty and had cobwebs on it. The carpet in the bedroom was dusty and stained and some mold on the walls. The lights had bugs in them and the dust on the fan was very thick visible from the floor. The stove was grease splattered. The refrigerator was rusting. Lighting was very dim and the TV monitor was smaller than most computer screens. We did not use the TV since we were there for the outdoors. The screened in porch was the best place but there was no lighting. The dock had a board that needs to be repaired. I hope this helps the owners to make some changes. It could be wonderful..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brent R.

Over all good
Nice location, cabin could be updated. The pictures were a good representation, but some of the amenities were lack luster. The sheets appeared dirty, had animal hair and dander on them, and there was no soap in the cabin. Easy fixes with a run to Walmart. The river was beautiful and the location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family get away
We had a great time as a family. We love the screened in porch! Mary was a great host communicated very well with me! We would go back again. Talk to Mary about our concerns about the carpeting and the one bed. We recommend getting a different cleaning service company!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Mark P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs A Little Love
For the money this was an OK stay, it is dry. My father and I spend most of the days and nights fishing, so we need very few things. We knew when we booked this venue it would be small and rustic, no issues there. Our two largest complaints are this! The place was very filthy..........FILTHY. We had to clean the place top to bottom. Would encourage the remote owner to visit and do some validation on the cleaning crew. We cleaned the floor twice before we would take off our shoes! We feel violated, to be charged for a cleaning fee, when we had to clean your place. Second, the beds need to be replaced! Old school 1940's mattress in the large bedroom. I ended up sleeping on the couch (couch needs to be replaced, no sheets on pull out and foam on mattress all chewed up), because the bed was so bad, A few additional thoughts.......Pick up the trash left by the house, grill brush would be nice (we used an old fish net handle left by the house to clean the grill) and buy a TV larger than 13". Overall, if the owner put a few thousand bucks into the place, I would be willing to pay more for it. In all fairness, I did not contact the owner about these issues during our trip, but did call after, no answer. My father and I rent VRBO's twice a month during the fishing season on this chain of lakes. Without updates, this place is a hard no for us in the future,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great North Woods Cabin!
This was the perfect little cabin for our fishing weekend up north. The cabin had everything we needed for cooking and relaxing after a long day out on the water. The access to a great dock for our boat was amazing too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

steve m.

Fishing trip
Great location, fishing was slow. Leaves were gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Michele S.

Fisherman’s cottage Manitowish Waters
Great location. Hard to get a hold of owner since she lives in Milwaukee area. When I finally was able to talk with her though she was very pleasant and helpful with directions and miscellaneous questions. Disappointed that cottage wasn’t the cleanest and was in need of some minor repairs that have obviously been overlooked for awhile (i.e.—toilet kept running, leaks in the very short shower stall, light bulbs burnt out, dust on walls in bedroom, floors dirty under furniture, cupboards dirty). Being that the owner isn’t nearby, she might want to hire a handyman and maybe a better cleaning person.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

brooke N.

thanks!!!
we had a perfect time. Up north at its finest
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie N., Plymouth WI

Beautiful Setting
We loved the location of this property. Easy to find, perfect location on the river channel between 2 of the lakes. Nearby Manitowish Waters has what you may need. Enjoyed fishing and kayaking (we brought our own). Put our boat in at the nearby Rest Lake boat landing. Would have liked more comfortable bed and furniture. Was going to use the pullout couch 1 night and it is in bad shape and had no bedding for it. TV is a 13 inch monitor, we like to relax at the end of the day with a movie. So a bigger screen would be appreciated. If you are a bicyclist, the bike trails are easy to ride to and our neighbor told us awesome quality. We had what we needed to cook meals. The screened in porch was the best feature. The Wi-Fi was great despite being so far north. Mary was available and friendly, she checked on us when we arrived and a second time during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Spent a weeding fishing Manitowish waters with my brother and two of my sons. The cabin had everything we needed, right on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
The cabin was absolutely perfect. The setting was great for canoeing - in the middle of the Manitowish chain. It's rustic, but that's what we wanted. The screen porch is an awesome place to hang out. I think it would be small-ish for more than 2 people, but I guess that would depend on how close y'all are!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is small but enjoyed it and had great location
I enjoyed my stay and especially like location and would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020