Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI

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A deck with outdoor furniture and umbrellas overlooking a lake.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.
A large stone house with multiple windows and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A pool table with a clear view of a lake and trees through large windows.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows allowing natural light and views of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Place, Manitowish Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Gesham Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Alder Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Recreation Room

2 Double Futons

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Manitowish Waters

Located in Manitowish Waters, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Powell Marsh Wildlife Area and Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Lakeland Discovery Center and George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Manitowish Lake - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Spider Lake - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Upper Gesham Lake - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Alder Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Little Star Lake - 8 min drive - 9.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bohemia Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokeys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Manny’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Howling Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Coffee House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI located?

Located in the heart of Manitowish Waters, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Alder Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manitowish Lake and Snort Lake. Upper Gesham Lake and Wild Rice Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

This house was beautiful and it was the perfect size for our family! Loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property!

All around fantastic home. We had zero complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2020
Thank you Tom! Your the perfect guests! Please visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great extended family stay!

Great home with multiple areas for people to talk, play games, sit to eat. The patio leaves a bit to be desired compared to other places we've stayed but totally doable. The beach and lawn were great for swimming and yard games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up north vacation

Great vacation - no complaints from any of our crew. Just about everyone caught fish, of course they are never big enough! Kids were in the water most of the time -weather was great! Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

All eighteen of us had a great time! The home was beautiful, clean and very well stocked. The lake was perfect for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. Great views from the house. We had lots of fun bonfires. Brooke was a wonderful host; she quickly addressed our questions after we arrived. I would definitely consider this location for a future stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The house was wonderful! We went up with a group of adults. Every couple had their own queen or king size room and private bath. The household amenities were spectacular and perfect. We can’t want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay!!!!

Thank you for opening up such a beautiful home to us. Everything anyone could need is here! Clean, roomy, and quiet. 12 adults stayed for annual fall fishing trip. Perfect weather, full moon AND northern lights all right out your front window. Fishing was great with many 4+ pound small mouth bass - all released. Dock space held 4 boats with ease. Brooke was a pleasure to work with making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you again for a perfect vacation spot. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of Northern Wisconsin's true gems!

This was our second stay at Island Bay Lodge. We returned because of the perfect setting. Everything is absolutely top-notch. Our group consisted of twelve brothers, nephews, and friends who are avid fishermen. The dock handled 4 boats with ease. Fishing was incredible-bass, northern, walleye and musky. Perfect views and weather. Northern lights out in full color for 45 minutes one night. Very comfortable for a large crowd. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful home. We can't wait to return. Everything was better than advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!!! Better than advertised. Gorgeous home and grounds.

Magnificent home. Fully equipped with anything you needed. Very clean. Tons of space. Very pleasant host-most accommodating. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PunchThrough 2021

Our family had the most incredible weekend at Island Bay Lodge! The hosts were incredibly gracious and the home was exactly as described (if not even better than expected) Our family of 15 had plenty of space to spread out when we wanted and the perfect space to come together for family meals or game nights! The access to the lake was divine as well as the kayaks and SUPs that were available for our use! The kids loved the diving/swimming platform. We had a couple of drizzly days but it didn’t stop them! We rented a pontoon from Greer’s so having the dock access was also appreciated! All in all we are 100% spoiled by this place and we can’t wait to return again! PS - this kitchen has it all - tons of appliances, flatware and dishes plus an incredible bar area with ice maker!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Copp Clan Summer 2021

The Lodge layout is such that with our large family gathering, everyone found comfortable spots to gather. The bay is ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and just relaxing in floaties. We took turns preparing an evening meal for all and the kitchen and dining areas fully accommodated the cooks and diners. We re-upped for next year. The fishermen are determined to catch that big muskie that got away.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great trip

Thank you so much for such a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Island Bay Lodge

We had a great time at Island Bay Lodge! Perfect for a business retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great trip

Outstanding. Can’t say enough good things about our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful get away by the lake

Thank you for a wonderful house and a wonderful vacation. We were 18 of us and there was plenty of space for everyone to move around and find something to do. The highlight was the access to the lake and even though the weather was a little bit on the chilly side we were able to use the kayaks and thoroughly enjoyed our time on the water. The house was very clean, tastefully decorated and plenty of kitchen utensils to help us prepare meals for the four days we were there. Ryan was very accessible via text for any questions we had. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway place with friends

This is my new favorite place in the North Woods for our family and friend get togethers. It can accommodate large groups and the management was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious retreat with exceptional views and location

Spent a long Labor Day weekend with family. We only had 11 people so plenty of room. Very clean and welcoming. All our questions were quickly answered. Layout allows for a lot of family togetherness which is exactly what we wanted. Water very clean (cold over Labor Day), but beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Memorable family vacation

The property creates the perfect space for a large extended family to gather. We loved the kayaks, paddle boards and area for swimming. Kids of all ages and several adults all found lots of opportunities to enjoy ourselves without being too crammed. We would highly recommend and will likely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding!

Gold Standard
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2020
Nicest family that has stayed at our lodge. Very clean. Zero complaints. Thank you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Bay Lodge

We had a great week of boating, kayaking, swimming and paddle boarding at Island Bay Lodge with our big extended family. The home easily accommodated 21 of us with a nice inside layout, open, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful outdoor space. The sunsets were spectacular!
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10/10 Excellent

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Girls weekend!

Once again it was a fantastic trip and Island Bay lodge never disappoints!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to have a small wedding!

This was an awesome old lodge that has been totally remodeled and retains all the old "Northwoods" feel and charm of a bygone era. Private bedrooms with baths, huge rec room in the lower level (which the kids loved) and a gourmet style kitchen that would rival any pro chefs kitchen.The grounds and home were in terrific shape and the setting was terrific for our weekend wedding. The property provided great accommodations for our entire family . Ryan was great to deal with and very responsive. Will be recommending to friends, family and business people I am in contact with!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Retreat in the North Woods

This is our second year at Island Lake Resort and it was as lovely as we remembered. New people who joined us were surprised at how big it is. It is very clean and spacious. Our extended family is large, but there is always enough room to spread out. With fireplaces, games, pool table and views, even rainy days are splendid. We spend lots of time on the spacious deck. Last year our concern was the distance between the posts on the deck were large enough for toddlers to slip through. This year we brought plastic fence and zip ties to relieve our fears. Worked great. Because there is a bedroom on the first floor and a way to drive down to the beach, this is a great place for people with physical limits. We LOVE that kayaks and stand up paddle boards are included. The dock is big enough for 3 boats. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The fire pit is spacious. The walk up and down to the beach (43 steps!) keeps you in shape, but the beach is easily accessible for small children and adults alike. We highly recommended this rental. We hope to have many more stays at Island Bay lodge.
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for a large group

We had a group of 18 for a weekend of fishing and golfing. The house was perfect - tons of beds, huge kitchen, and nice patio for campfires. Easy water access for boats and plenty of space at the pier too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Lodge!

12 women shared an amazing time at Island Bay Lodge during a yoga retreat. The lodge's accommodations surpassed our expectations! The lodge is tucked away in a quite serene bay where we enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking. Highly recommend!!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you Amanda. See you next year. RJ
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