Stunning Lakefront Retreat on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes! This exceptional 3BR, 2BA home combines classic Northwoods charm with modern luxury. Renovated in 2022 w/ high-end finishes, the cabin retains its original warmth & character while offering every contemporary comfort. Enjoy 102 feet of perfect sand frontage & a custom-built pier in 2022 that stretches into the crystal-clear waters of Rest Lake, the ideal spot to swim, boat or watch breathtaking sunsets. Nestled at the end of a quiet road, this property provides outstanding privacy yet is less than a 5 min drive to downtown Manitowish Waters for dining, shops & local attractions. Grounds feature a 2 car garage & matching barn, offering abundant storage for boats & all your toys. The upper level of the barn provides endless possibilities. A guest suite, bunkhouse or artist studio? Meticulously maintained and loved, this lakefront gem is ready for its next owner to relax, entertain, and create lasting memories.
0.61 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by LINDA LONG TEAM• REDMAN REALTY GROUP, LLC
Bought with DANIEL MEIER• CENTURY 21 PIERCE REALTY - MW
Source:GNMLS #215046
Redfin Estimate
$1,100,994
$249K since sold in June 2026
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This home's estimate is 66.2% higher than the average sale price ($662K) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning Lakefront Retreat on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes! This exceptional 3BR, 2BA home combines classic Northwoods charm with modern luxury. Renovated in 2022 w/ high-end finishes, the cabin retains its original warmth & character while offering every contemporary comfort. Enjoy 102 feet of perfect sand frontage & a custom-built pier in 2022 that stretches into the crystal-clear waters of Rest Lake, the ideal spot to swim, boat or watch breathtaking sunsets. Nestled at the end of a quiet road, this property provides outstanding privacy yet is less than a 5 min drive to downtown Manitowish Waters for dining, shops & local attractions. Grounds feature a 2 car garage & matching barn, offering abundant storage for boats & all your toys. The upper level of the barn provides endless possibilities. A guest suite, bunkhouse or artist studio? Meticulously maintained and loved, this lakefront gem is ready for its next owner to relax, entertain, and create lasting memories.
GNMLS #165496
Aug 10, 2017
Sold
$549,000
Jun 3, 2017
Listed
$549,000
+15
Cozy 3BR, 2BA home with gorgeous lake views & 102 feet sand frontage on Rest Lake of the Manitowish Waters Chain! Home is open concept and has plenty of room for family & friends. Living Room has wood burning fieldstone w/ pine log mantel, built in cabinetry, pickling white tongue & groove wood walls & hardwood floors. Dining room has ceramic tile flooring, beamed ceiling, knotty pine walls & lots of windows & glass door leading to lakeside deck. Sunroom has ceramic tile floors, pickling white tongue & groove walls. MBR has pickling white tongue & groove walls and oak hard wood floors. Main floor also includes 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms both with ceramic flooring & Koehler fixtures. Exterior grounds include gorgeous flower gardens, beautiful lakeside deck, stone walkways & 3 piers at the lakefront w/ swimming ladder. Garage space is plenty with 2 car detached garage plus 2 story barn garage w/ apartment on the 2nd floor. Natural gas generator for backup!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,175 (+1.8%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2024
$5,083 (+15.3%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2023
$4,409 (−3.9%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2022
$4,590 (+7.6%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2021
$4,266 (−2.7%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2020
$4,383 (+8.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2019
$4,043 (+1.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2018
$3,986 (+2.2%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2017
$3,899 (−1.3%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2016
$3,952 (+2.6%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2014
$3,851 (+2.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2013
$3,761
$266,500 + $302,000
$568,500
Tax history for 5921 Rest Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,175 (+1.8%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2024
$5,083 (+15.3%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2023
$4,409 (−3.9%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2022
$4,590 (+7.6%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2021
$4,266 (−2.7%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2020
$4,383 (+8.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2019
$4,043 (+1.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2018
$3,986 (+2.2%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2017
$3,899 (−1.3%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2016
$3,952 (+2.6%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2014
$3,851 (+2.4%)
$262,100 + $301,900
$564,000
2013
$3,761
$266,500 + $302,000
$568,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single Family Residential 1 District
The purpose of the Single Family Residential District is to create areas for exclusive low density residential use and prohibit the intrusion of uses incompatible with quiet and comfort of such areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: PRT LOTS 74 & J PLAT REST LAKE & PRT GOVT LOT 11
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 26,572
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: MANITOWISH WATERS
Acres: 0.61
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 16-153
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Lakeland Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
Lakeland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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