Located in Forest Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Keewahtin and Ironwood Golf Range. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Sherwood Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
Shields Lake Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
Getting around
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Culver's - 12 min drive
Starbucks - 12 min drive
Rubio's On 61 - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 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.
The Boathouse
4 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Lake Home
Welcome to your lake home retreat! Just a short 30-minute drive north of the cities, this 4 bed 2 1/2 bath home on the lake has everything you need to make your vacation special. A large patio to host your gathering, with a large grill complete with propane and charcoal. Watch the sunset atop the extensive second story patio during cocktail hour. Enjoy the water with three paddle boards and a paddle boat or cast your bait off the end of the dock. This property has all the amenities of home, and then some. Gourmet kitchen with everything you would need to prepare a perfect meal. 5 beds make this home an ideal spot to host your family or friends. A large lakeside firepit for those evening S'mores and ghost stories. Book now and make The Boat House your vacation destination!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Gym
Water sports equipment
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Respect neighbors
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Respect neighbors
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
The Boathouse
4 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Lake Home
Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elli H.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The lake house was exactly as described. There was plenty of inside living space to accommodate our group of 7, and the outdoor space was lovely as well.The house was stocked with everything we needed for the weekend.
Elli H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Love the spaciousness of the space ! Amazing kitchen with all needs! We really enjoyed the hot tub and paddle boards!
Great space for a family get away !!!
Kelly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake
Beautiful location right on the lake. It was great to make use of the paddle boards and fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked and the outdoor grill worked well for us. Comfortable beds and bedrooms.
Bob S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan V., Saint Paul
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Vacation
The house is wonderful! Beautiful and right in nature. Great location, not too far from the cities. We had a great stay!
Meghan V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alicia R.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! The Lake House is beautiful great for family and friends. House had everything you could possibly need and then some. Highly recommend!
Alicia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela E.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Holiday Stay
Coleman was kind, thorough and helpful throughout the whole stay. My teenage kids and I had the best stay in 5 years and have already requested to pre book for next year! Thank you for the wonderful staycation!