Lake life near the cities! Kayak, swim, fish, relax.
Welcome to The White Rabbit Retreat! Extremely unique, spacious lake home on Clear Lake. This special 10 acre lot offers an unforgettable getaway experience. Just a short commute from the Twin Cities. Enjoy yard games in the expansive backyard, swim, kayak, canoe, have a bonfire, fish or just relax! Gather with your friends and family in the 2 large screened porches overlooking the lake or by the gas fireplace in the great room. 3 bedrooms & 3 baths easily sleeps 8 with room for more if needed!
Property manager
Emily Eck
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events must be approved prior to booking.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No tampering with or disabling smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, WiFi boosters or exterior security devices.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: All events must be approved prior to booking.
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
About the area
Forest Lake
Located in Forest Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. Tanners Brook and Castlewood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pine Tree Apple Orchard and National Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Forest Lake, MN
What's nearby
Running Aces Casino - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Crossways Lake - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 26 min drive - 38.9 km
U.S. Bank Stadium - 30 min drive - 44.3 km
Getting around
Fridley Station - 25 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
Arby's - 5 min drive
Key's Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake life near the cities! Kayak, swim, fish, relax. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Lake life near the cities! Kayak, swim, fish, relax.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake life near the cities! Kayak, swim, fish, relax.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake life near the cities! Kayak, swim, fish, relax. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Forest Lake holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clear Lake, Fenway Park and Summerfield Park. Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area and Clear Lake Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was fantastic!! The home was beautiful and comfortable!! Everything you would want for a lakeside retreat in Minnesota!! Five star accommodations!!
We had a wonderful time at your cabin! It had everything we needed for our family. We stayed here for our daughter’s wedding. The owners were great to work with, responded very quickly, and went above and beyond to accommodate us! The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. We also hosted a small brunch for our family and it had plenty of room for everyone to sit even with torrential downpour outside. Thank you for helping to make our daughter’s wedding wonderful!
This lake house is as beautiful as pictured - spotless and provided so many awesome amenities! The hosts were very helpful throughout the whole process. We are very happy with our stay and plan on booking with them again in the future.
Spacious, clean & well appointed 3 bedroom home that was perfect for 3 couples to spend a few days together. Easy access (35 mins from MSP) yet the location was private & secluded enough that you felt like you were further ‘up north’. Highly recommend.
The house was great, and the location was perfect. Things were clean and the house was well stocked with everything you could ever need. It was great relaxing on the lake and having the option to head into the cities for activities. It was a perfect long weekend with the family.
fun little getaway! easy check in, great communication from hosts, pretty location, plenty to do onsite, and some good day trip and hiking options close by! only real suggestion would be to provide more transparency in pricing. fairly steep cleaning + pet fees, however cleanliness of property on arrival didn’t necessarily reflect. overall, really good experience and would consider returning in the future!
My family stayed at this beautiful property and we cannot say enough superlatives about it! The owners were lovely and wonderful. Their communication was exemplary before and throughout our stay.
Check in was seamless.
The house is incredible.
Every room was well designed, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. The screened in rooms gave us fantastic views of the lake.
The appliances were modern and the house was stocked with everything we needed.
The beds were comfortable.
My teenage boys loved the pool table, foosball table, and fishing gear.
My 82 year old mother enjoyed all parts of the house as well…and took tons of pictures to “show off” to her friends the “fancy” place she stayed.
I HIGHLY recommend this gem.
It is the nicest property we have rented in many years!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here… the house itself is impressive, spacious, comfortable, inviting, etc…. The amenities unparalleled - we had everything we needed for our visit. Additionally, the hosts provide so much - coffee, toiletries, etc. All we needed to bring was the food we wanted to cook! Lots of seating, and activities for all ages. Would highly recommend!!!
Had many more accolades but ran out of characters in the review...— highly, highly recommended
Linda [grandma 1] ”Saw a rabbit or two, but no Alice 😉, just lots of very curious and fun decor in your comfortable, cozy White Rabbit!!! You provided more amenities than was ever imagined!
Loved the big rope hammock among the grove of trees near the lakeshore; a great way to watch the kids splash in the water and fish from the dock and kayaks. Also really enjoyed our “well-built” evening campfire, perfect for toasting marshmallows after one of many absolutely gorgeous sunsets over beautiful Clear Lake. It was a trip to remember!!! Thank you!!!”
Jaclyn [mom]
“A beautiful, peaceful lake house with a huge backyard for the whole family to enjoy. We felt completely relaxed and worry-free the entire vacation. Very quick to respond to any questions. Every space was clean and had all of the necessities.”
Shawn [grandpa]
Extremely clean, well maintained, meticulous attention to design detail. Has a warm & homey feel. The large shallow lake area was perfect for small kids. Appliances were newish & worked well. A lot of local family visited & universally commented on how exceptional the property was. There were a shocking number of attention-to-detail conveniences & design touches.
There were only 2 minor problems:
1 The internet worked very well when up but went down a few times. Owners were very responsive.
2 There was a wasp nest in the rocks near the shoreline & of course our intrepid 4 year old Koda found it & got stung. His brave auntie Britni got stung 4 times rescuing him.
Shawn S.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Emily Eck
We love lake life and the opportunity to share our space with you!
Why they chose this property
We love that our property is at the end of a dead end private road. Lake life close to the Twin Cities and airport. Downtown Forest Lake is a quick 5 minutes.
What makes this property unique
The White Rabbit Retreat is a unique property with soaring 3 story ceilings in the great room, recently updated bathrooms, fun bedrooms and over 200 feet of lakeshore.