You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors!
**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 manager
Brian
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
1 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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
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
Property is also known as
House
Turtle Retreat Presque Isle
South Turtle Lake Retreat Presque Isle
South Turtle Lake Retreat Private vacation home
South Turtle Lake Retreat Private vacation home Presque Isle
About the neighborhood
Winchester, WI
What's nearby
North Lakeland Discovery Center - 8 min drive
Presque Isle Lake - 8 min drive
Carlin Lake - 12 min drive
Lake of the Torches Casino - 37 min drive
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 47 min drive
Getting around
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Smokey's - 7 min drive
Parkside Tavern - 9 min drive
Retreat Bar - 7 min drive
Pea Patch Motel & Saloon - 9 min drive
Anglers - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gogebic County Forest, Ottawa National Forest, and Rest Lake. Lake Adger and Presque Isle Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Private lake home, Pet-friendly, Canoe Included! Come checkout the Fall Colors! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melissa A.
17 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The view from the deck was fantastic. Well stocked kitchen. Very clean. Lots of firewood. We will be back again!!
Melissa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Morgan B.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Morgan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Christine C.
14 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ca
Great place but needs washer dryer.
Christine C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Lynn I.
1 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lynn I.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy H., Elm Grove, USA
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Susan L., Wisconsin
15 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location & Comfortable Home
Lovely setting & a comfortable home.
Susan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Jennifer A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
5 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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)
Liz M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shanda S.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, relaxing getaway
The cabin is very comfy, clean and well equipped. We had fun boating, fishing and relaxing on the deck.
Shanda S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen N.
11 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in the Northwoods
This was our second stay at this South Turtle Lake property. As expected, it was very clean and well equipped for our weekend. Thank you!
Kristen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
naheed k.
6 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
naheed k.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
19 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kevin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Daniel K.
18 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Daniel K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
29 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary E.
23 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
The cabin was just what we needed! We caught lots of blue gills, (even without bait!!!) right off the pier! We didn't catch any keepers but the kids were more excited about the number. The walk feom the house to the water was much shorter than I was planning. It was steep so if you have someone with mobility issues, keep the in mind, vut we didn't have any issues. The house was very equipped and clean. We also appreciated that the property appeared to be sprayed for mosquitoes (based on sign in yard.) Once you left the property, you could tell how bad the mosquitoes were. So the fact the property took that extra precaution was amazing. We had a great prime rib dinner at Anglers and service was top notch. Highly recommend going there! There is a keurig coffee maker versus traditional, so make sure you have k-cups. Brian was the most responsive host I've ever had. He was prompted and answered all questions we may have had. Overall, would highly recommend this location and rental host.
Mary E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Blake S.
8 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Blake S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Gary P.
27 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Fishing Trip
Enjoyed our stay. Will rent again.
Gary P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Joseph D.
20 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Joseph D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen N.
28 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Kristen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
19 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kelly P.
13 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kelly P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Alex S.
18 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.