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Cottage on Clear Lake

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View from dock
Outdoor dining
large deck by the lake
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Forest Lake, MN
  • Popular LocationRunning Aces Casino5 min drive
  • Popular LocationM Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMinnesota State Fairgrounds28 min drive
  • AirportMinneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd bedroom

1 Double Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Cottage on Clear Lake


Located on a private road on the North shore of Clear lake in Forest Lake, MN. This lake house is right on Clear Lake - a great lake for swimming, fishing, boating and other recreational activities. You might even see a loon.

Nice sand bottom lake with a gradual slope is great for spending time in the water. Boat launch is within walking distance and you’ll have your own private dock in summer for fishing and swimming. We also have 2 kayaks for your use.

There is an expansive deck with a great view that includes a gas grill, outdoor patio set and fire table. Biking trail is about ½ mile away. Running Aces Casino is nearby as well as a few golf courses in the area. Only minutes away from shopping breweries and dining in Forest Lake and is only 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis.

Come enjoy this cozy one level lake house with full bath and 2 bedrooms (linens included). The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a great view of the lake. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size mattress on the bottom and a twin mattress on top with rails. View of lake can be seen from 2nd bedroom as well. Beds comfortably sleep 2 adults and 3 children or 4 adults. Additional sofa bed is located in living room if needed, but these are never comfortable.

Bathroom has tub/shower with bath towels & beach towels, hair dryer and some toiletries if you need them.

Kitchen is fully equipped with cooking basics, a fridge, glass top electric range, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, pans and utensils. There is also a washer and dryer for your use.

The living room has a 42" TV with most local channels, a DVD player, and a PS3. Wifi is included.

Two window A/C units are installed. One in master bedroom and one in living room for hot summer nights.

If you are traveling with little ones and need special equipment, let us know and we can provide some items - high chair, pack n play, dinnerware, life jacket, etc.

No Pets and no smoking in the house. We apologize we cannot accommodate your pet, but we would be happy to help you find a local kennel.

We do not allow rowdy parties or large groups of unrelated people. We respect our neighbors and want to keep a positive relationship.

We are not responsible for accidents at the house or on the property. Use the lake at your own risk.

Property manager

Eric Swenson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
South facing deck that greets you upon arrival. Fresh grown herbs to enjoy!
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Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know items needed for kids - we have some

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Forest Lake

Located in Forest Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Saint Croix River and St. Croix State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Sports Center and Bunker Beach Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Forest Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Running Aces Casino - 5 min drive
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 11 min drive
  • National Sports Center - 19 min drive
  • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 28 min drive
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Fridley Station - 26 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Clear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Clear Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Clear Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Clear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Running Aces Casino and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from WineHaven Winery and Vineyard. Saint Croix River and White Bear Yacht Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Get Away
We stayed for 4 days in June when the area got an unprecedented amount of rain. The lake was extremely high and owner had removed most of the dock so it did t float away. Despite the weather we fished daily - mostly from the one piece of dock remaining. We did catch a few piles and large mouth bass. Location is great to get away from it all but you do get highway noise unfortunately. There is a grocery and a few fast food locations nearby. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We wanted a lake place to bring our kids (age 5,7) and grandma for just a little getaway. This exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. The lake was more than awesome. Perfect place to swim and play. They don’t call it Clear Lake for nothing! The water was super shallow, perfect for kids to play around. Very Sandy. I wasn’t sure we’d use the kayaks but my 7 yr old caught in so quick, we ended up using them for hours. They had bags (cornhole) which we also utilized when we weren’t in the lake. We brought our own dvds and watched them in the PlayStation at night. We kept the AC during our stay since it was a really hot weekend. Everything was just fine, it cooled the house nicely. Everything in the house was organized well and had enough kitchen basics to make the meals we planned. Hosts were incredibly nice and very welcoming. They had a place next door. Any questions we had they were available to answer. All in all, the time we had here was perfect. So glad I booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
We loved our stay. Very comfortable and clean. Beautiful views sandy bottom lake. They were extra accommodating by allowing us the use of their other dock for my family members with mobility issues. I would suggest bringing extra pots and pans if you want to cook most of your meals. And maybe an extra fan to help with airflow. Highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
We were in the Twin Cities for a wedding and am so glad we chose to stay here instead of a hotel! The beauty of a home right on a lake is second to none! We swam, used the kayaks and loved relaxing on the huge deck. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Would LOVE to stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean, reviews left our some important details
Location, location location! This property is in a great spot with easy interstate access. You can hear the traffic but it's a slight hum in the background, not annoying at all. The lake is super clear. We didn't fish for any big fish on purpose since we were just shore fishing, but the kids caught tons of little fish - Blue Gill, Sunfish, small bass, etc. The square footage is comfortable for a group our size (2 adults 2 full grown teens). The house was very clean! Sheets were fresh with crisp fold lines in them. With the exception of some spider web remnants around the doors and windows that should have been easily be whisked off with a broom. It's not central air. It's 2 small window units. One in the master and one in the living room. It was 95 degrees outside and 76 degrees inside when we arrived. My kids said the lack of AC was their worst favorite part of the trip. The deck is very old, very uneven, and the dock is scary. It's also very old boards that bend when you walk on them with metal poles sticking up higher than the dock holding it up. My kids were older, this would be terrifying with little kids. There is a washer and dryer, but the fabric softener said it expired in 2017. :( It was thick like soft serve too. The dish washer doesnt work at all - so I was hand washing dishes on my vacation. Overall - I probably would have kept looking if I had known all of these in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Gem Just Outside the Cities
Owners Eric and Sue were great. They were responsive, helpful and pleasant. The neighborhood is lovely. Place was more spacious than expected. Having AC was nice as the humidity kicked in while there. The views, deck and sandy lake bottom were wonderful. Just sitting and enjoying that was a treat. The master bed was very comfortable and other beds were good too. Great to have a laundry facility. It is almost more of a small house than cabin. Would definitely stay again. I’m an avid cook, so a few more mixing bowls, oven pans and a few more utensils would have been helpful but totally made due. A fan in 2nd bdrm would be great too as AC doesn’t quite reach there. My friends and family who stayed or stopped by for a visit loved the setting and cabin. Crazy to think Hwy 35 is rt there and Mpls/St. Paul just 30 min away. We felt like we were up North at the lake. Couldn’t have found a better place or people to rent from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
It was a great family experience. My daughter and grandchildren stayed with us. The toys were great to keep them occupied when it rained. They loved the water and running in the yard, it was a beautiful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
This was a great lake house for our family of four. The house had all the necessities, a great deck with table and chairs, and kayaks for paddling around the lake. The owners were easy to talk to and provided great information prior to our stay. The location was convenient for going into Minneapolis as well as only 1 1/2 hours from Duluth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet girls trip
We spent a wed-sat here and had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place.
Eric and Sue where really sweet and super accommodating. The cabin is very cozy and in such a good location close to the 35 so it made it a great home base while exploring the area. The lake is beautiful and it was really nice to have access to kayaks.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
The house and deck were even better in person than in the photos! Everything was very clean. It's a very peaceful setting even with the proximity to the freeway. It was quite windy during our stay so we didn't get to take the kayaks out on the lake but was still quite enjoyable to sit on the deck with a great view. Sue and Eric were very friendly and accommodating. We would love to stay again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House!
My family and I enjoyed our stay! The lake was great and had a nice sandy shoreline for the kids to play. The owners we very helpful. Overall great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liberty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
The home was clean and comfortable, located in a nice quiet neighborhood, was easy to access, and had a lovely outdoor space right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin-Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Everything was really nice for our long weekend with family. Large deck was lovely and owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rayanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lake house
Beautiful spot on the lake! Owners are great…house is clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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Hosted by Eric Swenson

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