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South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open!

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Experience the charm of South Turtle Lake Retreat, where you can unwind on the large lakeside deck with breathtaking views of some of the best sunsets in Northwoods. Enjoy fishing for Musky, Panfish, Bass, Pike and Walleye or take a canoe ride across South Turtle Lake. The home is less than 10 minutes from downtown Manitowish Waters and offers a quiet yet fun lake atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open!

  • **New Remodeled Kitchen/Livingroom!** Sit back and relax at the charming South Turtle Lake Retreat! Enjoy some of the best sunsets in the north over S. Turtle Lake from the large lakeside deck. South Turtle Lake is excellent for fishing for Musky, Panfish, Bass, Pike, and Walleye. Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Manitowish Waters, this home offers a quiet yet fun lake atmosphere! Biking (WinMan Trails), hiking, shopping, and dining are all within a short drive. You can also take a day trip up to Lake of the Clouds (about an hours drive) and enjoy the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. We invite you to enjoy the Northwoods at South Turtle Lake Retreat! Updated Amenities! A Canoe is available at the property!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets must be approved.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Turtle Lake! Private Dock! Pet-friendly, Canoe Included!Summer dates open! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gogebic County Forest, Ottawa National Forest, and Rest Lake. Presque Isle Lake and Lake Adger are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Perfect location on South Turtle Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location & Comfortable Home

Lovely setting & a comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Great place to stay!

The view from the deck was fantastic. Well stocked kitchen. Very clean. Lots of firewood. We will be back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn I.

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

Relaxing stay

Nice, comfortable place. Good location on the lake. Appreciated the canoe, paddles and life jackets, as well as being able to bring our dog. Close to some great biking and hiking trails. We ended up booking really last minute and appreciated the quick turn around. hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Great place

Really nice! Comfortable and clean! I’d say just to bring some folding chairs for the fire pit area and by the lake. Thanks you for the nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Y.

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

Excellent stay

Great place. Clean, comfortable beds, enough room and well stocked. We didn’t cook but could have. Gorgeous views and lake location close to Winman which is why we were there. Nice fireplace with wood provided and a great deck with chairs and table though too busy biking to enjoy. I will stay here again easily!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Very comfortable home

This is a very comfortable and well equipped home. Very well stocked kitchen and bathroom. Lots of extras in kitchen, nice pots and pans, etc. Nicer in person than pictures. Nice and deep off the end of the dock, very easy to park a pontoon. Brian was great with communication. My son caught a small musky off the dock and which was fun! As an FYI the boat launch on the lake isn’t great. Doable but gets deep quick. Anglers is a GREAT restaurant. For laundry we went to Eagle River but there are closer laundromats. Also it’s drip coffee maker not a Keurig (past review mentions a Keurig)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Peaceful getaway

Went for a long weekend with my husband. It was a little too much house for us bedroom-wise, but we loved the large open kitchen and family room. The kitchen was well-stocked for our grilling and stove top needs. Had to go buy solo cups because there were only glass ones and we didn’t want to bring glass down to the dock. We used the canoe to fish, and swam off the dock. We brought our own folding chairs to watch the most beautiful sunsets. We loved the privacy of the property, and the comfort of the beds and pillows. For being a property that allows dogs, we saw very little dog hair - only on the blankets in the closet! Kudos to the cleaning crew! There is no washer and dryer access. The rainstorm that drenched us on our bike ride did not keep us wet, thankfully, as the sun dried our clothing and shoes. Thank you for an overall excellent stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Advertised as expected and will rent again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time! The house was very comfortable for our family of five plus dog. The chain of lakes were great for fishing and boating. Overall we had a wonderful vacation and look forward to returning at some point.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary P.

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

Spring Fishing Trip

Enjoyed our stay. Will rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanda S.

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

Wonderful, relaxing getaway

The cabin is very comfy, clean and well equipped. We had fun boating, fishing and relaxing on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Property inside and out was fabulous! If renting this year, 2025, there is a paper wasp nest near the log pile near the parking area. It is in a tree. Enjoy watching, from a distance! Beautiful area with lots of outdoor activities available to do. Thanks for making this place available to rent!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Our family stayed on the property for a few days and really enjoyed it. Our only concern going in was the distance from the water and it was much closer than we anticipated, which was great. Owner was very helpful and response and I would definitely recommend this listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

South turtle retreat

We loved our time at South Turtle. There was an early review that said this house was better than the pictures, and I agree. We will definitely look into renting this house again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good week up north

We had a good stay. The property was updated and clean. The lake is great and the kids had a lot of fun. We had a small issue getting into the place when we first arrived, but the manager was responsive and helpful. Overall a really good setup.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Relaxing get away

Overall, we had a very nice relaxing week away at this cottage! The accommodations are very clean and very nice, the only drawback was the steep walk down to the lake. I would think for future reference the owner could install some type of stairs to make getting to the lake easier for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine C.

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

Ca

Great place but needs washer dryer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

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

Opening fishing weekend

Property was comfortable for our group. The deck was nice for relaxing in the afternoon. The bank to the lake was a little steep for some older folks. Dock was very nice for securing our boats. Nice private location. Our host Brian was quick to answer any questions. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

naheed k.

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

Peace, quiet and beauty

What a lovely experience from the secluded location to the stunning views to the pristine quiet lake. Access to all amenities within the community including grocery store, coffee shop , restaurant, bars etc. went biking along the shore line . And kayaking in the lake. House is very comfortable for 4 people and a pet. I would book again. People in the community are quite nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great location in northern WI

The property was on South Turtle Lake so we could enjoy paddle board. Also near the Vilas County paved bike trails which are amazing. Great location to several towns for different places to eat and coffee shops! We really enjoyed the deck and open concept of the retreat! As another reviewer mentioned deck is great for hanging out with your dogs. We took along a plastic ex pen to put at the open end of the deck to close it off fully. This was our first and will be back - thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Relaxing dog and toddler friendly, scenic home base for the Porcupine Mountains

Brian responded very promptly. The house is clean and well/minimally decorated, perfect for toddlers and dogs. The view is calming and the deck keeps toddlers and dogs safe and contained. The lake was calm and perfect for paddle boarding and this is probably the nicest area closest (an hours drive) to the Porcupine Mountains State Park that allows dogs. I loved how there was a cute dog bowl and mat for our dog to eat from; it was a welcoming touch that set the tone for our stay. Manitowish Waters is 5 minutes drive and offers a cute coffee shop on the lake, and a great place to eat outside by the dock of the lake with live music, burgers and chips.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex S.

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

Nice, clean cabin on a private lot with great South Turtle lake loacation

We really enjoyed our family get away to this cabin on South Turtle lake. The cabin was very clean and on a nice private lot on South Turtle lake. Rented canoes one day from Rivers Edge which is only about 10-15 minutes away. Drove up to Lake of the Clouds (a little more than an hour away) and enjoyed the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. The Grannery is a great little breakfast place in Boulder Junction. Brian was really responsive and helpful and everything is great. Note that the TV is a smart TV (vs traditional cable/satellite), but was not used much by us anyway. Would recommend bringing a couple of extra chairs for sitting by the campfire! Overall a great place and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

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

Private home with Great Lake views

We enjoyed a nice stay over a long weekend at the end of April. Although the lake was still frozen, most of the snow had already melted. My husband was still able to do some ice fishing and the ice was about 16 inches deep! The home was very clean and perfect for my family's stay -- in addition to being very welcoming of dogs. Although we didn't cook much, the kitchen appeared very well equipped with all of the pots, pans, cooking utensils and spices you would need. The beds were very comfortable with memory foam mattresses. The home was located in a private area and views of the lake from the great room were wonderful! We would definitely enjoy staying here again...hopefully in the warmer months when we could enjoy sitting out on the deck enjoying the water views. Thank you Brian for the great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

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

Beautiful waterfront cabin rental

Brian was a great host. The property was clean, everything was as listed/pictured, and he was very responsive. The property is in a great location and offers a lot of privacy. Google maps had a hard time locating the exact address but Brian's directions made it easy to find. We did some fishing from the dock and caught a couple small walleye. The dogs loved the big yard and walks down the long wooded driveway. The kitchen was well stocked to cook meals and the charcoal grills are in great condition. We didn't particularly like the tap water but we brought bottled water just in case. As is typical for summers in the midwest, the gnats, mosquitos, and ticks were out so bug spray is a must. There is great seating inside and on the patio. Seating is limited around the outdoor fire pit so bring some chairs if you want to sit around it. The couches and beds are very comfortable. The wi-fi works well and there's a nice smart TV to connect to your streaming apps. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022