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The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!!

Manitowish Waters vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, toilet paper
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Presque Isle, WI
  • Place, Big Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosalind Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Manitowish Waters

On lake.Stay at this Manitowish Waters vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Rosalind Lake. Clear Lake and Carlin Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rosalind Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Presque Isle Lake - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 36 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 60 min drive - 80.3 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P.I. Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Retreat Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smokeys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Some Nerve Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Roadhaus - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!!

Is there anything better than a trip up North to reset?! Come enjoy our family cabin (since 1908!!) on one of the best lakes in the north woods. Big Lake is a large 900 acre lake known for excellent fishing. It's quiet as it isn't on the Manitowish chain but located nicely between the towns of Boulder Junction and Manitowish Waters. We are 1/4 mile from a bike path that runs for miles and miles (and is still gorwing). The cabin is a perfect spot for days of adventuring and soaking up the best of nature. There are three bedrooms (two double beds, two twin beds, and one twin bed and one queen bed). In 2021 we remodeled bathrooms, one with shower only, and one with tub and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped. A wood fireplace in the living room creates a cozy up-north mood. Plenty of large windows offer beautiful views from every angle. There is a small front deck and outdoor chairs. The farm includes, a charcoal grill, picnic table, outdoor seating and fire pit. (BYO charcoal and firewood)

Nestled on a 48 acres of wood that butt up to Forest Service land!! Peace and serenity are plentiful. The lake and lakefront are perfect for swimming, boating, water sking, sailing, and fishing. Two Kayaks, a canoe and rowboat are provided. We have a large television in the living room and HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI

Please note: The Keith family also owns Keith Island, and farm is where we park and launch (north side of the dock is reserved for that use). So occasionally islanders are in and out. Feel free to say hi!! You are welcome to use the east side of the dock, and the southwest interior portion of the L, which provides the best protection in case of inclement weather. Boat size is limited to 22 feet.

Happy to answer any questions!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $60 per pet per rental; maximum of 3 dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
All guests must be responsible and respectful.

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
Note from host: All guests must be responsible and respectful.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: All guests must be responsible and respectful. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 47.4 mi (58-min drive) away from the Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! to downtown Manitowish Waters?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Manitowish Waters.

The Keith Farm Cabin, right on peaceful BIG Lake -48 acres!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Green and Peaceful

We had a nostalgic vacation in Presque Isle, where we had stayed many times when our kids were children. It was fun for all of us to be back in this lovely space as married adults and one granddbaby. The home is great, the surrounding proerty and lakefront is fabulous. A great getaway from the city life.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Loon-tastic vacation.

Big Lake is superb. The farmhouse is cozy and well maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Beauty of nature

Had an absolutely wonderful time at Kieth Farms! It’s so quiet and peaceful. The owner is very friendly and quick to respond to texts/emails. Loved the fire place and fire pit overlooking the lake. Plenty of room and spread out so would be great for two couples or larger family. Will definitely be back as this place is what north woods dreams are made of!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Everything was perfect. The house was larger than the pictures make it look and extremely clean. Everything you need is included and the lake is beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing your property with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

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

Simply Amazing

This was our second time staying at this cabin. The lake is amazing and so is the property. Keith the property manager was easy to communicate with and quick with a response. We saw a family of Bald Eagles everyday off the pier and cought more than enough fish for a fish fry. Book with confidence.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great week.

Everything went as expected. The new fire pit was a plus! The only issue was with the large mice nests in the top drawers of a bedroom chest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Very up northy

This was a wonderful, old-school cottage in an awesome location. The updated bathrooms made this an especially comfortable stay. The only downside was not having wifi. Given our cell service provider, we also had poor cellular coverage. My husband was missing the ability to check weather to plan his fishing. That was the only downside, and definitely not enough to give less than 5 stars. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

A perfect, peaceful paradise...

It's not often you can open your eyes in the morning and stare out at a beautiful sunrise off the lake listening to the loons. This was a perfect week, full of relaxing fun on Big Lake. The property was a little slice of heaven. If you are looking for a true up north WI get away where you can unplug from life's stressors(where there is no tv to distract you), this is it! A true northwoods feel! The owners, Lauren etc, were excellent to work with, responded to all your questions and needs very quickly. The house was set up incredibly with everything you could possibly think of, and it was immaculate! No stone left unturned! The large kitchen was equipped with every glass, bowl, pan and appliance you needed to make you feel right at home. The weber charcoal grill got a lot of use for our cookouts. They even put a screened "tent" with a picnic table outside so you could eat "bug free"(yet we didn't find the mosquitos bad at all this week). The three bedrooms are large with multiple beds and a ton of space- I just loved the "master suite" with bathroom attached, with beautifully large windows and direct views of the lake. The two bathrooms are newly remodeled and just beautiful! Linens, towels, blankets all in abundance. In the living room, there is a beautiful stone natural fireplace and nicely decorated reading and game areas(games and puzzles supplied). The stairs down to the lake are easily managed and the shared dock was perfect for our 18 foot fishing boat. The sandy bottom was just great for swimming and starts very shallow, perfect for kids or anyone who just wants a leisurely walk into the lake. The lake itself is absolutely gorgeous, we've been coming to Big Lake for many years for it's peacefulness. With the state owned land, it is not very busy, great for fishing muskies or fish to eat-we caught bluegills, perch, bass etc. Sitting on the dock every morning drinking coffee and watching the eagles fly by was just perfect. We brought our bikes since the beautifully paved bike trails are 1/4 mile from the property, and the property is almost half way between Manitowish Waters and Boulder Junction-we biked to each for ice cream and smoothies. So fun to wind along in the large pines and seeing the deer and turkeys on the way. This property is a true gem and I felt very grateful to have found it. Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality and we look forward to coming back as soon as possible! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake is Awesome ❤️

House is rustic but has everything you need for a great time. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Another great stay!

We had a great week at the farm! It was our second time within 2 years and we hopefully will return again! The house is very clean and well appointed with everything you may need for a perfect stay in the Northwoods. We enjoyed the row boat and canoe available and liked the improvements made since last time including the chairs and the tv. Looks like internet is on the way too so that will be great for those who need to connect! I enjoy disconnecting and love the Big Lake peace and quiet! The owners do move back and forth to and from the island a fair amount so when on the shared dock, expect cars driving in and out and boats coming and going. We did bring a screened tent to keep the mosquitos away but this was not much of an issue for us this week. Thanks for a great week Barbara! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Briton R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just ok

The manager was prompt with communication and was fine to work with. The cabin was just not what we were expecting. No outdoor area to sit besides some rusty metal chairs or lawn chairs covered in bird poop. The home was clean on the surface but huge spiders in the bathtub and between the screens and windows. At night sleeping was difficult because of critters in the attic. The pier and water were nice for fishing or for young children to swim. My children being 10&12 would have wanted to go further out and then it was very weedy. The listing advertised a canoe and the canoe was there but no oars. The access to the bike trail was great though. You could just hop on right down the road and take bikes to restaurants and shops. Overall the stay was just ok and we probably won’t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Great end of summer getaway

What a quiet lake but still huge and clean. The loudest neighbors were the loons and eagles. Virtually no road noise and the space was plenty comfortable. Best thing was - the kids had no internet access so they played board games and did puzzles when they weren’t outside. Really enjoyed trail running at the Lumber Jack Trail near Boulder Junction. Will definitely try to sneak away again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Beautiful lake/location

Beautiful lake, property manager Great to work with. We had a great week!! Hated to leave! Would love to return someday!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

A true northwoods experience

Everything about this property and experience was perfect! Great house, great view of Big Lake, and great peace and quiet! Fishing is great, even right off the pier with the kids. Immaculate house; very well-kept with everything you need. Loons are very active as well as eagles right above the pier. Very secluded location with absolute silence at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Big Lake week.

We had a wonderful week at a gorgeous property. The water was clean and clear - perfect for swimming, kayaking and floating around the dock. The lake is quiet. The loons were fun to watch and listen to. A+
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bike trails!

So convenient and easy to bike trails so close to cabin! Cabin was very clean which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet get-away!

"The Farm" is a great place to get away from it all. The house is very secluded and yet has a beautiful view of the lake. The fireplace was warm and cozy on the cool evenings and your dog will enjoy chasing the squirrels and chipmunks. Boulder Junction has fabulous donuts at "The Bakery". The house has everything you will need for a restful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020