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The Northwoods At Its Finest!

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Landscaping is done. Just in time for summer.
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View of yard and lake from sidewalk
Sitting by the fire watching boats go by
South Turtle is the biggest, clearest and calmest of the three lake chain.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6156.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Winchester, WI
  • Presque Isle Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Carlin Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Northwoods At Its Finest!

New this year. A longstanding guest who has stayed with us for several summers had to cancel unexpectedly. They always book early and pick one of the best weeks each year. Their loss is definitely your gain. Take advantage of a great week that is rarely available! Also this area really is wonderful For all the biking enthusiasts!!! New in 2025 County Rd W will be redone and the shoulders will be widened five feet on each side between where Manitowish Waters meets up with Winchester all the way to Presque Isle, WI. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Mother Nature in all of her glory while enjoying all that the surrounding area has to offer!! This area has so much to do every day of the year! Thinking about warmer summer days? Get some days off come enjoy the Turtle lake chain next year while some days are still available. If the availability doesn’t work with your schedule consider booking for 2026. Pick the days that work best for you but you will need to book early. Bookings for next summer coming in already so make your plans for next year before all the best dates are booked up! This place stands out from the rest and is absolutely everything you could ever want in an up north cabin. And it’s been newly landscaped as of 2021, CHAIN OF LAKES HOME!! Walk right in and start enjoying the lake life. This property has so much to offer! Let's start with the 186' of sand frontage that leads you onto the 900+ acre Turtle Lake Chain. Clear & sandy lake, no muck or weeds, perfect for swimming! New Dock with steps that lead right into the water. **New in Summer of 2023 a second long face dock to fish from or tie up your boat to**. Perfect fire pit area overlooks the lake and private, wooded lot. *** New in 2023 new patio furniture that swivels and glides. So very comfortable ***. Awesome wrap around deck is great for looking at the water or keeping an eye on the kids. Inside you will find a fresh remodel of the home including a gas fireplace. Home also offers A/C for those hot summer days. Great layout gives you the option to put the kids in the fully finished lower level with walkout patio door. Win Man mountain biking trails, cross country skiing trails snowmobile & Iron County ATV trails and more restaurants and bars than you could possibly try in one trip just down the street! A large circle drive was added to allow guests with large trailers the ability to pull straight into the driveway and NEVER have to back out. And for all owners of an electric vehicle there is a 50 amp Nema 14-50 receptacle outside of the garage for your free charging needs. I am constantly improving this already great home. Also new last summer i added a generator that will power up the entire property during those pesky power outages! Come enjoy! Starting in January 2024 Vilas County is restricting the maximum number of guests to six. Vilas County is also requiring a minimum of seven consecutive days for each booking. I have adjusted my calendar pricing on specific weeks during fall, winter and spring months to help those that only want to book for four days but have to pay for seven reduced price days to be compliant with Vilas County. Call me directly for any assistance with your booking @ 262-315-5745

Property manager

Darren Kalal
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
ONLY 1 dog allowed up to 45 lbs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of laundry that include sheets, all bath and Kitchen towels. Do not overfill the washer.
If you brought a pet make sure all piles are picked up and deposited into and combined with the kitchen trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you use the grill you clean the grill! It’s not the maids job. If we have to clean I will charge a minimum of $150 to do so.
All trash and doggy poop bags must be gathered up in Kitchen size trash bags before placing into the outside garbage bin.
One garbage pickup at the end of your stay is included. If your trash does not fit into the two bins take all your trash to the nearby dump

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Presque Isle

Located in Presque Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gogebic County Forest and Ottawa National Forest, while Mercer Depot Museum and Little Bohemia Lodge are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Winchester, WI

What's nearby

  • Presque Isle Lake - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • North Lakeland Discovery Center - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Crawford Lake - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Carlin Lake - 23 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Oxbow Lake - 24 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Manny’s Parkside - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Retreat Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pea Patch Motel & Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Anglers - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Northwoods At Its Finest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Northwoods At Its Finest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Northwoods At Its Finest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Northwoods At Its Finest! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gogebic County Forest, Ottawa National Forest and Rest Lake. Presque Isle Lake and Lake Adger are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy retreat with every modern amenity!

House was wonderful with everything we needed for our week long stay! Very comfortable and exceptionally clean! The landscaping and grounds and beautiful and enjoyable to either sit by the fire pit or just hang around on the dock! Location is fantastic being minutes from great restaurants and downtown. Would definitely recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Great family vacation

The property is awesome, the lake is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cuisi S.

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

Third year at this lake house. 5 stars all around

Great property great location. Had a great time. Third year in a row and plan to return next year .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis P.

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

Family Getaway

Very comfortable and cute place. The updated outdoor space was very nice o too! We did everything from play board games, sight seeing, fishing, swimming, and more fishing. Our boat rental was easily tied up to the dock right out front which was very convenient. Great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

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

Another perfect stay!

Our second time at Winman House and it was once again fabulous. The house has everything you need. The dock is located just right for morning sunrise with coffee. And, so is the deck! The griddle top grill is perfect for all types of dining! The fire pit area and landscaping are beautiful. Can’t say enough great things about this place. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Wonderful Week In The Northwoods!

We had a very comfortable and fun stay at this property with 6 adults and a dog. The property was beautiful, well appointed and very clean. A lot of thought was put into providing comfortable outdoor spaces, and a nice bonus was finding outdoor games, beach towels, swim noodles, etc… for our use. Nice dock for swimming and sunning as well as space for our fishing boat. The owner is also very responsive via text. 100% would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

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

Peaceful Place

Enjoyed the stay at this home very much, very relaxing with a great view. Well equipped kitchen and baths. Cozy and comfortable house. The only tiny little thing I would have liked is a canoe or kayaks, however we did rent some so it wall worked out. I would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Sisters week in the Northwoods

We absolutely loved our stay at this home! We enjoyed hiking, biking, boating, fishing and everything else the Northwoods has to offer in the summer. We would for sure rent this home again, it was fully stocked with everything we needed and more and the communication with the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Awesome house on South Turtle Lake!

We had a great time with family and friends in a well set up cabin on a beautiful lake. Nice amenities with a great kitchen and bathrooms. We will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Mountain biking trip

The house is a prime location for biking the Winman trails. House is clean and comfortable with great amenities. Highly recommended and we will definitely stay at this home again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cuisi S., Chicago

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

This is the second time we stayed at this lake house. It is lovely and had everything we needed.

We love this lake house. Second time we have been there to enjoy the north woods in the autumn. We will definitely be back next year. The house is well appointed and lovely. We had a great time and got some much needed rest and relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

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

Lovely Early Fall Week

We had a great time on Turtle Lake. Rented a pontoon through Good Nuf Rentals and it served us well. The house is in great shape and it lives up to the pictures and descriptions that are listed.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Amazing

Loved this property. Needed for nothing. A great week with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

One more stay

We had 3 couples that stayed at the house all of us loved the house how it was equipped with what we needed, could sit on the deck in the morning with coffee enjoying the sun rise and enjoy an evening fire on the patio below. The lake was more of a quiet lake to relax and fish which some enjoyed doing. It was a little challenging for some to get to the lake as there were 42 steps to go down, not real good for a few who had health issues. All in all it was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great time in the Northwoods!

Cabin and property was clean and well-stocked with all the essentials for a low-stress getaway in the Northwoods. Backyard was great in the evenings by the fire pit. Early mornings were often spent fishing for panfish off the dock. Within a short drive of a coffee shop (Dixie’s), hikes for waterfalls, lumberjack show, beach, and many other adventures.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great cabin on a beautiful lake!

Very nice cabin on a great lake. View is beautiful. Excellent outdoor area. Although a little small in the dining area, it served our group of eight people nicely. There is outside dining too. Very nicely decorated and it has a backup generator which is fantastic since the town power went out for a few hours. No electrical disruption to us at all. Great cabin for a family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

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

Absolutely perfect!

10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great Up North Stay

This property is great, simply put. Its clean, well appointed and has ample space to do anything you need to do. The deck over looking the lake is a great place to relax and enjoy the morning or evening. The owner has a very nice pier use for boating or just swimming and South Turtle Lake is a really great lake in northern Wisconsin. We hope to be back someday soo!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Great house on the lake!

Wonderfully finished inside. Air conditioning. Nice kitchen. Private fire pit and dock. Don’t even see neighboring houses. Great private retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Lovely weekend!

This was the perfect getaway cabin for us and our 4 friends up from Oklahoma. The entire property is pristine, and the host has thought of and provided everything for a good stay. Beautifully remodeled, fully furnished kitchen, lots of plusses (beach towels, games (The Dumb Ass Game!), firewood, gate at top of stairs). It was so perfect we seldom left and did other activities I had planned! We certainly will consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Char K.

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

Everything about this place was top notch.

Before we entered the home there was a cute little gift for us that set the tone for our entire stay. Inside the home was quality all the way right down to the pots and pans. We had a marvelous vacation stop on Turtle Lake. Thank you all for doing such a great job. A five star for sure !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Everything we could want in a place...just needed snow!

This was a great place for a family of 5 and could see it working for a couple of families or larger group. The layout is great for cooking/eating/hanging out. Most everything is remodeled and works great. The water had no taste of iron or sulfur, sometimes hard to find up here. The games, TVs, and Wi-Fi all made for great entertainment time. Other than Old Man Winter not cooperating, there's nothing to grumble about with this property. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rosanne C.

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

Beautiful View AND Great Fishing

Lovely property and very good amenities. All needed cooking utensils provided; newer appliances in good order. The new air-conditioning unit kept us comfortable when temperatures soared. Very comfy sleeping accommodations. No complaints but would recommend that the number of stairs leading to the lake be emphasized in the listing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James and Mary Ellen C.

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

Return to Winman

We once again enjoyed our retreat to the Northern Wisconsin territory! Our "home away from home" is the perfect place to relax and rewind. Everything (and I mean everything) that you could possible need is supplied by our host. Best stocked kitchen I've encountered! And the lake view is unmatched! We enjoyed hearing the loons calling out on the lake. Beautiful!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terese E.

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

Fabulous house

Spent our 30th Anniversary on this property, as our honeymoon location no longer existed. It was perfect! Darren is the perfect host and his home is fabulous. Everything you need down to the last detail. We even had a group of deer come visit us in the evenings. We were sad to leave but looking forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Darren Kalal

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Why they chose this property

Great location on a great lake! Within minutes to the best mountain biking and snowmobiling trails in Northern Wisconsin! check out www.winmantrails.com for more information on bike and ski trails that are right down the street. Or watch this short YouTube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNoCVJ7HlU

What makes this property unique

Everything you could possibly want to make your stay comfortable! Amazing fishing & the best restaurants in Vilas County! This home is right in the middle of it all!! But if you prefer to stay at home you will be amazed at how peaceful just sitting on the deck can be. Listen for the Loons they sound like they are sitting right next to you.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests