Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI

Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
$2340 avg/night
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 7

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Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 21

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This stunning lakefront lodge sleeps 21 people and is perfect for large groups and family vacations. The lodge features seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The lodge has been renovated to perfection. The lodge overlooks Island Lake with 175 feet of beach access and a 63' pier for docking your pontoon or fishing boat.

* Lodge is nestled on Island Lake the largest lake in the Manitowish Lake Chain.
* 3 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds, 5 Twin Beds and 3 Sofa Beds
* 6 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
* 2 Large family areas with a wet bar, plus lower level game room with fireplace, pool table and 70 TV
* Spacious deck off kitchen seats 12-16, deck overlooks lake
* Fire pit surrounded by 12 Adirondack chairs
* Black top drive that leads to boat dock ( for easy loading/unloading) with access to dock 2 boats; plus 2 stand up paddleboards and 2 kayaks available for use
* Fully furnished and ready to be lived in; equipped with linens, cookware, serveware and small and large appliances
* Fully air-conditioned
* Wireless Internet

Island lake is one of the largest of the chain of ten lakes and arguably the most beautiful. The walleye and muskie fishing is outstanding but traveling around to the other chain of lakes is lots of fun.

Renting the lodge by the week is standard and there are three seasons; spring, summer and fall.

Perfect for large groups or extended families, the house accommodates up to 21 people in seven separate bedrooms. After a day of water skiing, or fishing you and your guests can gather in the great room around a fireplace, relax on the spacious deck overlooking spectacular Island Lake, or watch movies or play pool in the lower level recreation room.

First Floor:
The first floor is designed for entertaining including a large kitchen with custom crafted Alder cabinets, first floor bedroom, massive great room with a cozy sitting area with expansive lake views, dining room with seating for 10 and a comfortable hearth room with gas fireplace and bar. The kitchen includes two Bosch dishwashers, two sinks, refrigerator/ freezer, beverage center, gas range and large granite island with seating for eight. The kitchen is stocked with all the pans, plates and cooking utensils for meal preparation including blender and coffee maker. The bar includes a built-in ice-maker and bar sink. The first floor bedroom features a queen bed and is located across the hall from a full bathroom with tub/ shower. Located a few steps from the kitchen is a spacious deck measuring 20'x25' with seating for 14 and a gas grill. Various board games are located in the hearth room along with a game table with seating for six across from the bar area. Refer to the illustrative floor plan located in the photo gallery.

Second Floor:
The second floor includes six spacious bedrooms and five bathrooms. Three king beds, two queen beds, sleeper sofa, and five twin beds. The sleeper sofa is located in the sitting room adjacent to a roomy bedroom featuring a king bed. All the bathrooms include tub/ showers except for one which is a tub only and located in the bedroom with the three twin beds. Refer to the illustrative floor plan located in the photo gallery.

Lower Level Recreation Room:
The recreation room is very spacious with exceptional lake views from expansive picture windows. A game of pool awaits you or lively card game. Relax and enjoy a movie on the 70 inch television or cozy up with a book by the gas fireplace. If you haven't received enough exercise outdoors the recreation room also features a Nordic Trac cardio machine. 2 sofa beds and a half bathroom are also located on this level. Refer to the illustrative floor plan located in the photo gallery.

Outdoor Space.
The Lodge is located on nearly two acres with magnificent lake views of the 1,023 acres of Island Lake. Island Lake is the first lake in the legendary Manitowish Waters chain of 10 lakes all which are all accessible by boat. The Lodge is conveniently located just three minutes from Highway 51 and 15 minutes north of Minocqua. Overlooking a quiet bay the beach makes for good swimming and even on gusty days the bay is generally protected from the wind and waves. Included for our guests' use are two kayaks and two stand up paddle boards. A short paddle to the east, is the Manitowish River that allows for excellent paddling on calm water. Located a short distance to the northwest, is a flat, uninhabited (but accessible) island called Pancake Island perfect for an afternoon picnic. A stone stair case leads to the large patio and entertainment area featuring a fire pit, rock ledge seating, and 12 adirondack chairs and three chaise lounge chairs. To make lake access easily accessible there is a blacktop driveway that extends to the lake front ending at the 63' foot pier for easy loading and unloading of boats.

There's no better place in Manitowish Waters than the impeccably groomed Island Bay Lodge for your vacation and its perfectly located in northern Wisconsin.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 9000 Sq Ft (836 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    7 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Paddleboard On Site Power Boating Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 21

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jim C.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    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.

  • Cara G.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    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!

  • Douglas H.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    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!

  • Jenny S.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    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.

  • Douglas H.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 17, 2023

    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.

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 1, 2023

    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!

  • Douglas H.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2022

    Stayed Sep 24, 2022

    Magnificent home. Fully equipped with anything you needed. Very clean. Tons of space. Very pleasant host-most accommodating. Can't wait to return.

  • Emily H.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    This house was beautiful and it was the perfect size for our family! Loved it and would definitely stay again.

  • Vicki B.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2021

    Stayed Sep 2, 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!!

  • Steven C.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2021

    Stayed Aug 7, 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.

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$2,340+
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