Title: Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95050900/95050808/5022a79f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95050900/95050808/2091fa78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95050900/95050808/32c8fd2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95050900/95050808/93a236a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95060000/95050900/95050808/576a673e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the lakefront, this 3-bedroom retreat offers an inviting blend of relaxation and play. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen, two expansive decks overlooking the water, or dive into a friendly game in the oversized game room with ping pong, air hockey and foosball tables. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### 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 lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### 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) - 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 and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to 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 rubbish 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 are 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 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 deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts ## About the area Located in Forest Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Castlewood Golf Course and Forest Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area and Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Pine Tree Apple Orchard, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Forest Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. [Visit our Forest Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forest-Lake.dx55709) [View more Cottages in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Cottages.d178287-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.27044%2C-92.95937&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E0MxwIQo7GH8CaTU3GgNemrCRpQ=) Forest Lake, MN ### What's nearby - Manor Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Shields Lake Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Cedar Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Running Aces Casino - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles - M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles ### Getting around - St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's - Starbucks - Culver's - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive - ‪Stella's on 97 - ‬4 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, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bayview Estates Park, Beltz Park and Manor Park. Castlewood Golf Course and Clear Lake Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Incredible Lake Views Only Steps Away from The Water Reviews 9.8 ### 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 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth N. 19 Jun 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78d98bdd-45d0-4cb7-abd6-716daa4a38da-1750291499272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Beth N. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. 2 May 2025 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! ##### Melissa P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy h. 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great rental great spot,would love to come in summer ##### Cindy h. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. 11 May 2025 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. ##### Robert C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. 20 Sept 2024 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. ##### Mark W. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew B. 27 May 2025 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! ##### Drew B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. 10 Feb 2025 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. ##### Lori M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 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. ##### Jim O. 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. ##### Ash B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica Z. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette Party Great house, the most beautiful view of the lake. Beds were comfy and the fireplace was perfect for such a cold weekend. The dining table extends with an extra leaf which was great for our big group. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, tools etc. The game room was great for activities needing more space and the heater was fantastic. There’s lots of parking space in the driveway. Great stay. ##### Jessica Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 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. ##### Ann B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 16 Sept 2024 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! ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri Z. 10 Jul 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. ##### Cheri Z. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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. ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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. ##### Angela P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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. ##### Janelle B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay right on the lake This was a perfect vacation for my family! The use of space in the home was perfect, and the garage was a wonderful space to get away and play games and hang out. Loved using the kayaks every morning and waking up to the sunrise right outside the master bedroom! The dock was a great place to relax at too with a nice table and umbrella. We brought our boat and the owners were so kind as to give us tips about the lake and suggested boating over to the pizza pub, so fun! Great recreational and fishing lake, this was a trip to remember and we will be back! ##### Sharon C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 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!! ##### Kelly H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### W Brent M. 24 Jul 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. ##### W Brent M. Stayed 2 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. ##### Nicholas L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana M. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful long weekend on the Lake Beautiful lake home! Property is very well kept and has many high end features that help keep the stay comfortable. The downstairs bedroom didn’t work very well for my parents with mobility issues, and the neighbor really does not like dogs, even a fully leashed, elderly, friendly lab who was in no way bothersome. Every other aspect of the property was absolutely stunning. Owners were friendly and helpful. Location is convenient. My 3 year old loved the clean, shallow lake, playroom, and local park. Don’t miss watching the sunrise over the lake! ##### Dana M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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! ##### Carey G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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!!! ##### Tyler H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### James S. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Misinformation The home was advertised with items ( hot tub) that it didn’t have and I wasn’t made aware of those missing or not working items until we arrived and paid for. Small issue that we take greatly is we are big coffee drinkers. To have a small coffee maker ( and it was dirty) was not good. Just not happy about the weekend! ##### James S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather F. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lake. Property would be better for less people The lake is great. You can catch lots of fish. The property is not comfortable for 8 people like the listing says it can sleep. This property would be good for 3 adults and 2 children max. The beds were not very comfortable. The futon is extremely uncomfortable. My daughter had to sleep on a cot in the closet. The owner came to get their boat while we were there and said it would take 10 min. My sister said it took more like an hour and she wanted to tan on the dock but felt uncomfortable. Our last day the owner sent two kids over to mow the lawn and pull weeds out of the lake. This was a couple hours which was weird as I was trying to work in the sunroom. Communication on that would have been nice. There was no body soap for the shower. Unfortunately it wasn't our best stay. ##### Heather F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024