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Consider a stay at Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace

  • Summary:

    Sky Blue By The Bay



    The Space:

    Just 50 feet from the aptly named Rest Lake, this remote home is an excellent retreat for families and groups looking to get away from it all. Lake views come easy in this lovely lakefront home. Two different living room spaces (each with a wood-burning fireplace and one with a wet bar!) means there's extra room to relax. Central air conditioning will help you cool off after a long day of lake fun. Board games are provided and a poker table is all set up for fun late nights. The incredibly spacious kitchen has plenty of space to prepare your favorite meals, and there's room for four guests to enjoy breakfast at the bar. If you'd rather cook on the private gas grill, you'll be delighted at the view from the deck. The laundry room provides plenty of space and a laundry sink (in addition to the private washer/dryer) to help take care of everyone's swimsuits. The outdoor play structure will provide hours of fun, and there's always room for one more person around the firepit. Things to Know Full kitchen with a dishwasher Dog-friendly Flat path to front door The living room sofabed provides an extra sleeping space Six beach chairs are available for guest use Age-appropriate games and dinnerware are available for younger guests High-speed internet and free WiFi, perfect for working from home, distance learning, and streaming. *A 10-foot dock is available for guest use. The water is three to four feet deep and no ropes or buoys are provided Snowbird-friendly This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Manitowish Waters, this vacation 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 Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area. North Lakeland Discovery Center and George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Manitowish Waters travel guide
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Lake Pier with Deck Chairs
    Rest Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Gogebic Panorama
    Lake Gogebic
    42 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino
    31 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Big Saint Germain Lake
    37 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    54 min drive - 75.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ye Olde Shillelagh
    7 min drive
  • Smokeys
    18 min walk
  • Some Nerve Brewing Company
    8 min drive
  • Rustic Roadhaus
    11 min drive
  • Howling Dog
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Rest Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of North Lakeland Discovery Center and Vance Lake. Statehouse Lake and Clear Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Lakefront, Dog-Friendly Home with Lake View, Dock, Central AC, & Wood Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Blue Sky and Water Views

The view of Rest Lake from the dining room, kitchen and all three bedrooms made this a very restorative vacation house during late June.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry A.

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

Short vaca

Enjoyed property location. Close to biking trail with lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Perfect up-north biking retreat

Fantastic location!! So much to do and so close to the bike trails. The kids, parents, grandparents and dogs all enjoyed the home. Mountain biking, bike path riding, hiking, fishing......we should have stayed longer. Great space to entertain a large group.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Sky Blue Home on Rest Lake, Manitowish Waters, WI

Beautiful home located on Rest Lake in Manitowish Waters, WI. Perfect location on the Manitowish chain of lakes. The home is large enough and furnished well to accommodate a large family vacation. Homes is adjacent to the 28 mile Manitowish Water bike trail that can take you to Boulder Junction in one direction and to Mercer in the other direction. Home is pet friendly and grounds are well kept and open to let your pet run. Fishing activity on the lake was excellent, having caught both Large and Smallmouth bass , Nothern Pike and Musky.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

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

Overall a nice stay

Overall we had a nice stay. Great location and great size! A lot of the furniture is wobbly. We were hesitant to use nightstands and coffee tables. Even the dining room table chairs felt unstable. There were also a lot of burnt out lightbulbs. Lastly neither of the doors leading to the waterfront lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Biking Get-a-Way 2024

As far as cleanliness, the property was basically clean. Some stains on carpet and we had to empty the dishwasher from the previous guest. I rated the check-in a "3" because they gave us a code for the keyless entry. Unfortunately, there is something mechanically wrong with the front door lock system and we couldnt get in. Walked around to back and the door was unlocked so that is how we got onto our rental. From there, we had to call the 800 number to tell them the keyless entry lock didn't work and they told us where we could find the actual physical key for the property. They were very helpful. Later, we discovered NONE of the back doors to the property had locks that worked. I didn't likethat I booked this place with VBRO and ended up with Vacassa ... kind of confusing as I already had an account with VBRO and never heard of Vacasa. As far as accuracy of the listing, there is NOT a TV or DVD player in the whole place. There is, however, a huge TV antenna on the outside of the property. Both TV and DVD player are listed on the amenities so if that is important to you, you should be aware of this. Also, I think the pictures online are dated. The furnishigs are getting worn and there are several knobs missing from cupboards and drawers. The place could use a little TLC but all-in-all, a very nice property. We came to bike so not having a TV wasn't a deal breaker. We loved the proximity to the bike trails and we had a great time! I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was prompt with communications. Lovely house. Fireplace needs cleaning.
Pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

cathy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was great for gathering with friends. There was some broken or wobbly furniture. The back doors do not lock at all. No mattress pad on the beds so the bedsheet was directly on top of plastic. The entry keypad was loose and somewhat difficult to use because of the long code. Fix these minor issues and this would be a 5 star location in the beautiful northern woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Colleen B.

We love Manitowish Waters

We love Manitowish Waters
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Great winter get away destination for skiing and snow shoeing.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

A perfect place

We came at the perfect time to see the fall colors and stayed at the perfect place to view them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

The stay

Good place to have fun with family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten U.

Great place!

Very comfortable and clean!! Loved it!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kim H.

Blue sky on the bay

The location and lake was nice. The house was spacious and the main bedroom was roomy and had a nice view. This home needs updating, maintenence and the internet/WIFI needs figuring out. The house was nice and can accommodate a lot of people. Overall it was a nice stay just had some issues and annoyances that could be easily addressed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Great location and house set-up!

House had an ideal location! Set up was perfect for 2 families, 8 total guests. Loved that we could bring the dogs. WOuld rent again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Quiet Getaway with great walking paths

Loved this property. Beautiful location. There are great walking or biking paths all around the lake. Manny's Parkside restaurant just opened not far from this house. Amazing food and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee N.

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

Great house, amazing lake

The house was great, really awesome. The lake, and the whole chain of lakes and that part of WI, is just paradise. Plus, we got lucky with great weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Outstanding

The peaceful surroundings have provided our family and friends a place for us to reconnect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Winter Wonderland

This a very comfortable and spacious house filled with all of the comforts of home. In a great location as it’s accessible to trails and many fun destinations in town (restaurants, gas, grocery, etc). Love the lake side views and accommodations offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Winter wonderland

Second year we have stayed in this house for a weekend of cross country skiing and snow shoeing. We were able to snow shoe out on the lake and fly kites. Returned to the house for a great dinner prepared in the kitchen and settled in by the beautiful fireplace.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martin P.

A little dated

Could stand to update the appliances, specifically coffee pot and toaster. Place was clean and beautiful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joseph W.

Beautiful and Clean

Amazing lake front property and a spacious, comfortable home. Only complaint is that the home needs some tlc: deck has rotten boards and front door's lock was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Ryan M.

Clean house, but needs updates

The house was moderately clean but the decor is very out dated. Good location to nearby downtown Manitowish Waters.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022