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Cozy Lakeside Cabin w/ Boat and Firepit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Manitowish Waters, WI
  • Manitowish Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Little Star Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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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

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 activities can be experienced at Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and Waswagoning Indian Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manitowish Waters, WI

What's nearby

  • Manitowish Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rest Lake - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Little Bohemia Lodge - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Little Star Lake - 12 min drive - 7.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Outdoors Pub & Grub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smokeys - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Manny’s Parkside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pea Patch Motel & Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne L., Cedarburg

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

Manitowish Waters Studio on the Lake!

Staying at this property was truely a pleasure with the beautiful scenery and being able to use the dock, kyaks and fishing boat. Tom & Karen's attention to detail in the guest studio was perfect as we had everything and more for our 4 night stay. They were gracious and wonderful hosts and we hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad L., Mackinaw, IL

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

Manitowish Waters

Tom and Karen are so kind and friendly. They are eager to please and they make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Wonderful property that is very well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Wonderful

The studio cabin is just as described with Tom and Karen being great host. With great weather and the availability of a fishing boat and having a campfire made the experience even more wonderful. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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

Could not imagine a more perfect place for lake fishing

This cabin was heaven on earth for my husband. He could use the small boat to go out fishing whenever he wanted. The host, Tom, clued him in to all the good fishing spots. Both hosts were very lovely. The cabin was perfection inside as well as outside; well located for groceries and restaurants, yet super quiet. We are already planning our next trip here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Birchwood Reconnect

Great stay! Property was amazing tucked into the north woods with great lake front views. Cabin had a north woods feel was clean and had everything we needed for our stay, the dock was nice for docking boat and fishing was toss in a line and a fish hits (we were going for pan fish with worms but did get a couple small bass also). We enjoyed the cabin, fire pit, swimming in the lake using the floating swim platform, the paddle boards and paddle boat. Lake was great for skiing! Tom & Karen were great host and great company!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

If you're looking for a relaxing getaway in a beautiful lakefront setting, this is the place! The owners are on-site, very helpful, and genuinely kind. They took care of anything we needed promptly while being respectful of our privacy. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable—even offering their basement bedroom during a record heatwave (we didn’t need to use it, but the offer was appreciated).The property is beautifully landscaped and perfectly located—right on the lake and close to town. The dock was a favorite spot to enjoy our morning coffee or try our luck fishing, and the fire pit area offered a great view in the evenings. Having access to a small boat was a nice bonus; we used it to fish and explore the connected lakes.The cabin was small but charming—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. We both slept better than we do at home and even enjoyed cooking a few meals there. During a power outage, the generator and A/C made a huge difference and kept things comfortable for the two of us.We also enjoyed exploring the town and local restaurants. Some Nerve Brewing had some great beers to try, and Manny's was a fun spot on the weekend with live music and a lively outdoor seating area. There's a huge bike trail system nearby, so definitely bring your bikes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Manitowish Waters Getaway

We stayed for a wonderful week at this cozy cabin on Manitowish Lake. The hosts were excellent and very friendly/helpful. We brought our own boat and spent a lot of time exploring the 10 connecting lakes. Our hosts gave us great recommendations/maps for fishing. Relaxing in the chairs on the dock was a great way to spend evenings. We visited delicious restaurants/supper clubs in the area (hosts provided lots of pamphlets about local establishments). We highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a cozy cabin getaway. We will be back next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven p.

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

Quiet Relaxing Getaway

Cabin had a beautiful view of the lake. All the little touches showed how much the hosts wanted to welcome you and put your comfort at the forefront. Very clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated cabin. Highly recommend staying with Tom and Karen. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Beautiful cabin by the lake

We couldn’t ask for a nicer time In Manitowish Waters this past week. Our cabin had a beautiful view of Manitowish Lake, and was more than suitable for the two of us for the week. Our hosts were very nice and made sure we were comfortable as well! So glad we found this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

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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