Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI

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10Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed a great vacation with fishing, water activities, and excellent hospitality. The spacious homes were clean and well-equipped, perfect for large families and groups. They appreciated the beautiful setting, access to the lake, and various...
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10 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

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21 guests · 7 bedrooms · 7 baths

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About this house rental

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.


Amenities at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests enjoyed a great vacation with fishing, water activities, and excellent hospitality. The spacious homes were clean and well-equipped, perfect for large families and groups. They appreciated the beautiful setting, access to the lake, and various amenities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 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!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 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!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Island Bay Lodge on Island lake, Manitowish Waters, WI?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.