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A sunroom with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of the water.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a lake with boats.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a view of the water.
A two-story house with a deck and a dock by a lake.
A wicker hanging chair by a window with a view of a body of water and a dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Forest Lake, MN
  • Place, Bayview Estates Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Beltz Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, U.S. Bank Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Forest Lake

Located in Forest Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Bayview Estates Park and Beltz Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Manor Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Castlewood Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Bayview Estates Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beltz Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 28 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 34 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Target Field - 34 min drive - 38.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub Of Forest Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 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.

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 entry 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 (+bonus kids room) lake retreat with easy access to shopping and only 30 min from downtown Minneapolis! Sleeps a max of 8 guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Kayaking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Note from host: Cats are not allowed due to allergies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Pack and Play available

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great having the extra bathrooms and they were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting on the lake and plenty of space for five of us. A very comfortable house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with incredible views and lake access. The perfect spot for our extended family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house it felt like home from the minute we walked in! My daughter was very sad to leave the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Amazing

Amazing property great location fun family memories
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Excellent stay

Great place, everything was perfect, loved the dock, didn’t bring boat this time but definitely will next time we stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy h.

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

great rental

great spot,would love to come in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Memories

Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lake, we loved the upper patio and the outdoor options. Game garage was a hit. Fits 6 adults comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Peaceful Escape

This lake home was a perfect place for our family to escape & have some quiet time together. The views on the lake are beautiful &It was a bonus to experience wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

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

Lake Vacay

We have a wonderful time at the Forest Lake Lakehouse. Everything was as described and exceeded our expectations. A fun bonus was the game room in the detached garage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ash B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Weekend workshop

I rented this place for my colleagues. They were thrilled by the location and beauty of the surroundings. Especially right on the lake. While this was primarily a work trip for all, they were able to relax in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn K.

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

Family fun

Great place to hang out with our adult kids. We wish the weather had cooperated better so that we could have utilized the outdoor space, but still enjoyed the lake views. We even saw a bald eagle amongst the numerous water fowl settling in for the upcoming summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri Z.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Beautiful lake home. Lots of space and right on the lake. Gorgeous master suite and comfy beds and pillows. Many TVs throughout the house. Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. We had a great stay. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Paradise only 45 minutes from Twin Cities

Very clean and updated! Lots of bathrooms which is always nice. Fun game room in garage. We floating off the dock two different daya and it was so fun and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Family Vacation

There were many highlights of the stay but the biggest one was that there were no surprises. The listing matched our experience. The host did an excellent job setting and meeting expectations. Couldn't ask for a better location. Right on the lake and still being close to the Twin Cities when the weather didn't cooperate. If we were to come to Minnesota again we would re-book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

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

Forest Lake Relaxation

Lovely home with great views of the lake. Nice dock for casting a line and catching various panfish, docking a pontoon rented from Your Boat Club and watching sunrise or set. Outdoor kitchen/Grill was a wonderful way to cook one night, while Stella's on 97 and Zoukmaya were great nearby restaurants. A visit to Winehaven one day and Uncommon Loon the next made for a great jaunt before returning home to the gameroom and firepit to relax and drink some wine!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

W Brent M.

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