Title: Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake (Balsam Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111545800/111545779/67972d42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake (Balsam Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111545800/111545779/w1536h1025x0y4-d7eef2a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake (Balsam Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111545800/111545779/4fb44524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake (Balsam Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111545800/111545779/7bf59996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake (Balsam Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111545800/111545779/w1536h1025x0y4-1b21efbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A water park, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms5 bathrooms4000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake Enjoy this gorgeous lakefront property with views of all 3 islands. Plenty of sleeping space with lake views from every room: room 1 king, room 2 bunk bed queen bottom/twin top, room 3 2 queen beds, & downstairs living room pullout couch (sleeps 2 adults or 3 children). Spread out with an upstairs and downstairs living room both with fireplaces, a game room with a pool table, an office with hi-speed internet, plus a large kitchen with an expansive island (seats 6), and dining space (seats 8). Apart from the main house is a 3-season porch with floor to ceiling windows that includes 2 pull out beds (sleeps 3), full bath, fireplace, and a spacious gaming area with darts & board games. This space is available May 1 - Oct 1\. Outdoors you'll enjoy private lakefront access, a dock, a boathouse deck with amazing views - great for large groups, a gas grill, bonfire pit, and a pickleball court. There is an outdoor shower if you'd like to rinse off after your lake time fun. This retreat has a long driveway with plenty of parking, including access to the garage (2 stalls). Plus, it's 2 doors down (5 min. walk) from Balsam Lake Lodge where you can enjoy live music and a full bar/restaurant right on the water. The marina with gas is next door. Downtown Balsam Lake with bars, restaurants, and coffee/ice cream shops is 1.5 miles away. We look forward to hosting you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pickleball court - Water park - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62980000/62978800/62978717/996ebc82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### All seasons cabin getaway Balsam Lake Village - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=62978717&PinnedHotelID=62978717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120190000/120183800/120183702/3d19a36e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW Barndominium with INDOOR Pickleball Court in Balsam Lake Balsam Lake - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=120183702&PinnedHotelID=120183702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33491700/33491685/4011ffde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balsam Lake Sunset Cabin with WiFi & Sauna! 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Please start a load of towels to help speed up the cleaning process. Place any remaining used towels in any of the showers. Please run the dishwasher before leaving and hand wash any remaining dishes. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.45481%2C-92.42546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2jB8F6EF8rKFcAIQdLSz_snkjw0=) Balsam Lake, WI #### What's nearby - Long Lake \- 7 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Loveless Lake \- 8 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Little Bass Lake \- 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Apple River \- 10 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Deer Lake \- 13 min drive \- 10.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Balsam Lake Lodge & Supper Club - ‬1 min walk - ‪Balsam Lake Brewery & Market - ‬2 min drive - ‪McKenzie Lanes - ‬14 min drive - ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬11 min drive - ‪Blacksmith Shop Bar - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake? ### Where is Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane T. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house on a great location. ##### Shane T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janel h. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location! Ample room for all our needs. We had a great time! ##### janel h. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter fun What an amazing place to stay. We had so much fun and we’ll be back for sure. ##### Kim M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine P. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Large, modern home on the lake. Nice outdoor seating areas. Highly recommend ##### Christine P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mackenzie I. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was great! Beautiful setting on Balsam lake with lots of room to spread out. The kitchen/dining area was a highlight of the house and a lot of time was spent gathered there. It was great to be able to walk to Balsam lodge for a boat rental. The hosts were very responsive and kind to work with during the stay! Would definitely recommend ! ##### Mackenzie I. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne R. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent in all aspects! I have all great things to say! Communication was great, check-in was easy, the listing was 100% accurate, the view was amazing, the location was perfect, the home was comfortable and welcoming. We walked to Balsam Lake Bar & Grill for great food and music the first night. We drove just a short distance to hiking trails and wineries. We spent time on the lake. We loved this girls trip! Thank you for this great vacation location! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fb3d18e3-23a2-4a71-b8d8-e13b6fb2df1f-1752515005502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeanne R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle T. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy You cannot beat this property! We stayed for a week with our 18 and 20 year old sons! Everyone was fully entertained and relaxed all week! Well appointed kitchen! Property amenities and layout supported family time and separate time! Beautiful landscaped yard with easy water access for fishing or floating! We will be back! ![Beautiful beginning….](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/458f5365-adab-4a39-b18c-07359ac8b1c7-1753472278519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Middle…. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/47a9778e-b959-4aad-85f5-646089819007-1753472279251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The loon family sung to us every day!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1a4ebe43-a345-414c-8667-dcabfe2ff5b0-1753472280289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![First night sunset!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7436db92-5a3e-4d26-ac31-39458f3b66c7-1753472286318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Danielle T. 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