Nestled on the tranquil shores of Little Star Lake, Don’s Bay Retreat is the ultimate Northwoods escape for families and larger groups seeking both serenity and adventure. This expansive three-story lakefront home boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the living spaces with natural light and showcase breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding pines
With five beautifully furnished bedrooms, multiple gathering areas, and spacious decks, there’s plenty of room for everyone to relax, reconnect, and unwind. Whether you’re sipping morning coffee as the sun rises over the lake, hosting a cookout on the deck, or winding down around the firepit after a day on the water, this home was made for making memories.
Its prime location just minutes from downtown Manitowish Waters and a half-mile from the scenic State Park beach makes it easy to explore everything the area has to offer, from lakeside lounging to snowmobiling and year-round adventure.
–Where You’ll Sleep–
• Primary Bedroom 1 – King Bed w/ En-Suite (Main Level)
• Primary Bedroom 2 – King Bed w/ En-Suite (Upper Level)
• Primary Bedroom 3 – King Bed w/ En-Suite (Upper Level)
• Bedroom 4 – Queen Bed + Twin Bunk (Lower Level)
• Bedroom 5 – Queen Bed + Twin Bunk (Lower Level)
–Amenities You ’ll Love–
• Lakefront access on Little Star Lake – part of the 10 Lake Chain
• Private dock + firepit with sunset views
• Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Multiple living areas with Smart TVs + streaming
• Ping pong table
• Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Two outdoor dining spaces
• BBQ Grill
–Location–
• Little Star Lake Beach – 0.5 mi
• Downtown Manitowish Waters – 3.5 mi
• Manitowish Waters Bike Trail – nearby access
• Snowmobile trails & lake access – right outside
• Year-round recreation: fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, paddling, cycling
–Logistics–
• Driveway parking - guests do not have access to the garage
• Three-story home with stairs
• Streaming via Amazon Firestick
• All stays over 30 days will require a mid-stay clean. Longer stays will require cleans every 30 days. This will be an additional guest expense
• Walking down a flight of stairs is required to access the lake
• This home is dog-friendly, so enjoy your vacation with your furry friend, too! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs for $40/day (a max of $250 per stay). Just select the pet option when booking your stay!
Cancellation Policy: When booking direct with Vacation Rental Collective, a non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.
