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Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit

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A stone patio with a fire pit surrounded by greenery and trees.
A wooden cabin with a brick pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, wooden walls, a framed picture, and a kitchen in the background.
A fire pit with logs, two white Adirondack chairs, and a lake with boats in the background.
A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manitowish Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Place, Manitowish Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Star Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit

Conveniently located in north central WIsconsin, just off US HWY 51 (I-39) on beautiful Manitowish Lake in Manitowish Waters WI. Manitowish Lake is one of the pristine ten-lake Manitowish Chain of Lakes. Birchwood is a single unit, open concept studio cabin with one queen size bed and one queen sleeper sofa (). From the great room guests can enjoy a quiet view of the nearby lakefront and the majestic hemlock and birch trees that surround us. The cabin has a fully supplied kitchen, towels and linens provided, bath with shower, outdoor grill, Direct TV, paddle boat and fishing boat with 15 hp motor included. Boat slip is available for your own boat. Swimming and snorkeling off dock. Cabin just 44 ft from the water. Some of the best small mouth bass fishing in North America. Also, all 10 lakes of the Manitowish Chain are Class A musky. Directions: Just 23 miles North of Minocqua on US Highway 51 (I- 39). Turn left (West) onto Powell Rd; in one mile turn left (South) onto Alder Lake Rd; in approximately one mile watch for our sign (Tom and Karen Everson) at 13412. We look forward to your visit.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no smoking on property!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 428655vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manitowish Waters

Located in Manitowish Waters, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Bohemia Lodge and Mercer Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Lakeland Discovery Center and George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Manitowish Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Powell Marsh Wildlife Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Star Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Lake - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 31 min drive - 40.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Shillelagh - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Howling Dog - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smokeys - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Roadhaus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit?

As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit on 17 July 2027 start from AU$1,472, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Manitowish Lake and Powell Marsh Wildlife Area. Dead Pike Lake and Alder Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts, clean and cozy cabin. Nice lake access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gods little paradise. As close to heaven as you’re going to get here on earth. Tom and Karen are great hosts. The cabin is in excellent condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Don and Cheryl were our perfect guests from start to finish of their stay with us! And, their respect for our property was so evident in leaving a "spic and span" clean cabin! A big thankyou to both of you! Tom and Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setup was perfect for our needs. And the hosts were very accessible to any needs we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake cabin. Very clean and cozy. The hosts are wonderful, helpful people. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week on a beautiful property. Everything well kept and super-clean. Hosts were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edie E.

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

Peaceful retreat

Very clean, whole property is well kept, owners are readily available and we enjoyed visiting with them on the pier over coffee. The bed is comfortable and the kitchen well stocked, the view of the lake from the cottage is amazing Very quiet for sleeping and convenient to Manitowish Waters for shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Excellent Northwoods Getaway

We had a fantastic time visiting Manitowish Water, WI. Was our 1st time wont be last. Host's were very welcoming the minute we arrived. The cabin was perfect had everything we
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay at the cozy lakeside cabin on Manitowish Lake was WONDERFUL! The accommodations were clean, well appointed and very convenient to the lakeside. The outside property was beautiful and well-maintained. The hosts went out of their way to make sure everything about our stay was perfect. This property is a Gem! Treat yourself to the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Wonderful property

Tom and Karen were wonderful hosts. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luke t.

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

Great Stay

Perfect place with perfect hosts. Can't ask for a nicer place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay on the water. Tom and Karen were super helpful to get us familar with the lake and places to eat around there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Great Place and Even Better Owners

We enjoyed our stay. Owners were fantastic people and made everything perfect. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Pal and Sheri were two guests we want to return due to the exciting experiences they shared with us while renting Birchwood Cabin! They are the consummate fishermen and lady and taught me how to catch big fish on the Chain. We want them back because their life style and interests fit in perfectly with our Lake Experience here at Birchwood! See you next year and book early 11 Dr Tom and Karen Everson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Wonderful spot

We had a wonderful week. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. Tom and Karen were terrific hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Sherlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to relax in the Northwoods!

A peaceful spot to rest after busy days visiting friends and familiar places in Manitowish Waters, Winchester and Boulder Junction :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed having Bob and Sherlene as guests at our Birchwood Cottage property! We had several conversations reminiscing about the Manitowish and Winchester areas they used to be a part of before moving to Eugene , Oregon. We certainly welcome them back in the future! Dr Tom and Karen Everson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott r.

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

Family June trip.

Tom and Karen were great hosts, cabin was very clean and cozy, the dock was very close to the cabin and was set up perfect for my boat had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Delightful guests and very successful fishermen!!🤓
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Heavenly Northwoods !!!!!

Place was amazing. Clean. Great views of the lake. We really enjoyed it a lot😀
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great place great host

This war a great northwoods experience. The house was perfect and the hosts were absolutely awesome. Can't wait to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Cute and cozy cabin on the lake

We chose this cabin as we wanted a place near the Vilas Bike Trail and it was perfect! The hosts went above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Beautiful weekend in Manitowish

Beautiful property, lovely hosts along with lovely views. Will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Perfect lake cabin

We loved every minute of our vacation. Cabin was absolutely perfect and the lakes are gorgeous. Tom and Karen are wonderful people and we enjoyed visiting with them. They have everything you need to make your stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

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

Great place

Cabin spotless and updated. Beautiful lakes. Host welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

We wanted to stay longer!

We had a wonderful vacation. The cabin was very nice and the property managers were very accommodating. Everything was beautiful including the view out the front patio door which looks out onto the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Very respectful of our property and we will rent to Jill in future! Dr Tom and Karen Everson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Beautiful cottage in the gorgeous northwoods. Tom and Karen are wonderful hosts!

Property is decorated beautifully, clean, quiet and with a view of the lake it's pretty much perfect and all you could ask for. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Stay on a lake

Loved our stay and enjoyed getting to know the hosts. The live 20 feet away but you hardly know they are there unless you want to. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian L.

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

Swishy Waters

Came to attend Art Show, great location and amenities. Enjoyed casting off the dock. Fish enjoyed it too as I didn’t catch one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by thomas

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I, Tom (Dr Cheese), am a retired, third-generation cheesemaker from central Wisconsin, earning my PhD from the Department of Food Science at UW-Madison. My career was devoted in it's entirety to the art of cheesemaking, specifically research and quality control for local Wisconsin companies. Hence the photo of the wood burning oven which is a feature in our cabin where my wife, Karen, and I pursue our hobby of pizza making and wood-oven delicacies when our friends and family gather - the cabin then is humorously referred to as 'PIZZA AND PAD' ! Karen and I have been bringing our family up to the north woods area to vacation for years and years so it was without hesitation that we chose this area to retire. Now we are blessed to spend all of our time in the splendor of the four seasons her in northern Wisconsin. We feel especially blessed to be able to share Birchwood with guests.

Why they chose this property

Relaxing and enjoying the serenity of the north after a long day of fishing and swimming is what you will experience here at Birchwood Cabin. However, you do not have to be a fisherman to enjoy our area. The Manitowish Waters (MW) community flourishes with activities all year around. The community park offers seasonal 'Music in the Park' on Sundays; and many guests take in the local water skiers shows on nearby Rest Lake (accessible by auto or boat). Multiple wonderful restaurants are available close by - also by auto or boat. The MW Discovery Center offers opportunities for informative and educational sessions on subjects of nature. Available on the grounds of the Center are walking and hiking, kayaking and canoeing, etc. There are miles of beautifully paved and safe navigating bike trails very near our cabin that traverse users into beautiful north woods scenery and along picturesque roadways. For flea market enthusiasts, seasonal Thursday mornings the MW Lions offer a 'shopping experience' of multiple crafts and great vegetables and produce from all over Central Wisconsin. The flea market is located less than three miles from Birchwood. Also available is nearby grocery stores that can supply your every vacation need. We have fine shopping in gift/home decorating boutiques right in the community. For reading enthusiast, our community library is close by and offers a full library selection of reading materials. Two airports are available - MW air port and Rhinelander International airport.

What makes this property unique

Uniqueness of our vacation spot provides our guests with a quiet and serene getaway, campfire chats, constellation views from the pier, sunrises and sunsets, a good book or a long nap on the shaded hammock. Come and enjoy!

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