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Forest Lake Retreat is on the quiet south side of the middle lake.

Breathtaking view of the lake steps from your door.

Lakefront living with swimming, kayaks, dock, and 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 8!

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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Forest Lake, MN

Running Aces Casino9 min drive
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center12 min drive
Minnesota State Fairgrounds32 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)56 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

We enjoyed this little house on the lake! Great setup for a small gathering.

Ash B.

Feb 22, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water

Enjoy lakefront living with an outdoor kitchen, two decks, a place to dock (or rent) a boat or swim in a shallow weed free beach. When you want a break from the sun, spend time in the oversized game room with a ping pong, air hockey and foosball tables. 2 kayaks included in the rental for your enjoyment. You can't pass up this perfect 3-bedroom lake retreat with easy access to shopping and only 30 min from downtown Minneapolis! Sleeps a max of 8 guests.

Property manager

Heather Gilbert

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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

Pack and Play available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Cats are not allowed due to allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a small lot, therefore, pets must always be on a leash when outside.

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 deadlock

About the area

Forest Lake

Located in Forest Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. WineHaven Winery and Vineyard and White Bear Yacht Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Sports Center and Bunker Beach Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ice Castle and River's Edge Apple River Campground. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Forest Lake, MN

What's nearby

Running Aces Casino - 9 min drive
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 12 min drive
WineHaven Winery and Vineyard - 18 min drive
Xcel Energy Center - 31 min drive
Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 32 min drive

Getting around

St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water located?

This family-friendly Forest Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, 5 mi (8.1 km) from Running Aces Casino, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Saint Croix River and WineHaven Winery and Vineyard. National Sports Center and White Bear Yacht Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

16 Apr 2024

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

Great Spot

Very enjoyable home on the lake. The house sits right up to the edge of the lake and is very comfortable with some great rooms to enjoy the view and sunrises.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ash B.

22 Feb 2024

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

Girl’s weekend Away

We enjoyed this little house on the lake! Great setup for a small gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

27 Jan 2024

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

Lovely Winter Getaway

We loved our stay here! My two kids (10&13) especially loved the game room. We flew in from CA to meet our two Minneapolis friends at this perfect lake house. It had everything we needed. The view of the lake was just beautiful-especially the mornings I managed to catch the sunrise over the lake. We loved cozying up by the fireplace and cooking great dinners in the kitchen. The hosts were fabulous and responsive. Couldn’t recommend this place more for a quick getaway with friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

27 Jan 2024

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

Extended family holiday

Shared this home with my brother and his young adult children. We had plenty of room to cook, socialize and play games together. We will definitely look into this property for future get togethers.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B., Evanston IL USA

28 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing and Serene

we had a great week in Forest Lake! The home is very comfortable. The views of the water and wildlife were amazing. The house has everything you need, including very comfortable beds to enjoy your stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

2 Nov 2023

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

Great Lake Place Near the North Metro

We stayed here for our annual sibling get together and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Daniel and Heather were wonderful hosts and good communicators. This property is truly better than the description and everyone in our group was delighted. It's located close to the metro but still far enough to feel like a getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

7 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

My husband and I had a great stay at the house. We LOVED the views. So nice to be able to see the water whether you were upstairs or downstairs!! We very much liked how quiet it was at the house. We used the game room which was nice since it did turn out to be a little rainy while we were there. We would definitely return to this house. Great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

12 Sept 2023

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

Forest Lake 5*

First time visiting Forest Lake, and would go back in a heartbeat. Dan and Heather were extremely helpful in offering suggestions in the area and in pre-booking. If we would’ve had issues (we had none) I know they would’ve been taken care of it immediately. The porch and dock were where we spent most of the time, they are as picturesque as advertised! Plenty of places to sleep and the game room will be a great escape for those with kids. We all enjoyed our stay and it will be in consideration for next summer!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

11 Sept 2023

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

Family fun Lake house

This is the ideal property in the twin cities area for family or a group of friends! The house is beautiful and spacious and the game room was a big hit after a day in the lake. The place comes with kayaks, fishing poles, floaties and a beautiful dock to sit and enjoy the sunset and moon rise. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and very helpful all along the way with the booking process to check-out. Couldn’t recommend this property more.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela P.

20 Aug 2023

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

Nice house, weedy lake

The property was great overall, and the game room was a nice feature. The lake was extremely weedy though, so that part was disappointing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

W Brent M.

24 July 2023

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

Great Lake location. Relaxing

It was great. Lots of games to play. Lots of places to relax. Beautiful lake front property. You need to put a blow dryer in one of the bathrooms. Only thing missing that we needed. Awesome place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri Z.

10 July 2023

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

Great cabin

What a nice, welcoming cabin to stay at. All the beds were very comfortable. The outdoor kitchen was awesome to use. Only missed the jetted tub which was not working. Would recommend for any family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023