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# The Clear Lake Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/11fb1807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/9007bf6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/605cb8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/aceaa6e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/2aa60a2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Amenities
-   Policies
-   Location

Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at The Clear Lake Retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

-   Parking available
    
-   Dryer
    
-   Washer
    
-   Air conditioning
    
-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Outdoor space
    

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## 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 Clear Lake Retreat

Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust premier cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away (Disclosure: Private Access is across the street). This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many more! Book today - Don't Miss out on your Premier Minnesota Lake Cottage!  
  
Welcome to The Clear Lake Retreat!  
  
Relish in the warmth with two cozy fireplace Cottage perfect for your MN Summer & Winters! The amazing Minnesota summers will be no better anywhere else with your own Private Lake Access just steps away, enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and taking in the breathtaking views! Step inside to experience the ambiance of a lake side cottage just 20 minutes from the Metro!! Outside, a meticulously manicured landscape awaits, featuring a patio, gazebo, cascading waterfall, and perennial gardens—your own private oasis. And if the outdoors calls you further, take advantage of access to the tranquil Clear Lake & your own Private Dock! Designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this property offers a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. Whether it’s hosting social gatherings or enjoying solitude, its a haven for all occasions. This 2 1/2 Bedroom Cottage easily sleep 8-10 with privacy! Each sleeping arraignment will have private room access!  
  
THE SPACE  
Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust premier cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many reasons to get away!  
  
OUTDOOR  
Private Lake Shore Access! plenty of room to swim and play! The dock will provide space for you to dock a boat.  
  
Large backyard Oasis is prime for campfires, smores and space to gather with Friends & Family. You will have access to 2 patio’s and a bonus Gazebo for when it gets wet, you’ll experience the beauty of the custom waterfall and beautiful landscaping that surrounds you and backed up to a wooded area. This is a beautiful private lot at the end of the road!  
  
Gazebo Plenty of room to get cozy and stay dry! Sit behind the propane fire place and take in the views and tranquility!  
  
Patio Shaded area to have your picnic or full blown bbq! Literally grab some grillables and take advantage of your own personal bbq grill and eating area!  
  
Outdoor Fire Pit: Those great campfire stories start here! Or test your S’more making skills!  
  
LIVING AREAS  
The Cottage offers a large, vaulted ceiling living room with a custom bar table top bar connected to a beautiful full kitchen area with a breakfast bar that overlooks the beautiful landscape. This space is great for an early morning coffee with a complimentary coffee bar, or a beautiful spread of your favorite dishes to enjoy together at each meal! The beautiful cottage also offers a workstation space, with a private sleeping area and fireplace that will provide you with a cozy encounter! To add to the excitement the property includes a game room with large mounted TV, Bar, Pool Table, Poker Table, Large Gathering Table, and a comfortable Sofa-Sleeper for extra sleeping space  
Indoor Bar & Game Room  
If a night at a beautiful log table doesn’t cut it, utilize great room space to play cards, or pool. If there’s something you’d like to enjoy on the TV……. Your well taken care of here with a 85’ Sony for those must see games or events!  
  
BEDS AND BATHS  
BR1: The beautiful master bedroom offers a masterful bay window overlooking the tranquil landscaping! It provides plenty of space and private entertainment center when you just want to lay low!  
  
BR2: The Second Bedroom offers a homey cozy experience again with your own private entertainment if you wish to have privacy.  
  
BR3: Step into the bungalow with a built-in fireplace, AC UNIT and workstation with great window views for your most productive days you have to plug-in, also a private sleeping quarters with a Cozy Sofa Sleeper! The Cottage ambience will is striking!  
  
Marlin Room: The Marlin Room is damn near a suite in itself, nestled in the primary living room, but don’t let that fool you. This space will provide some privacy with a generous 65” LG SMART LED TV. The Marlin room is self explanatory, but to summarize an additional sleeping space for more company!  
  
Bathroom: The beautifully decorated bathroom will provide you with a full shower and bath with complementary Shampoo & Conditioner! No need to pack extra’s here (see below).  
Provided:  
Bath Towels  
Hand Towels  
Make-up Remover Towels  
Shampoo  
Conditioner  
Body Wash  
Hair Dryer  
Kleenex  
  
ADDITIONAL SPACES:  
Laundry room for your use included with washer, dryer, detergent.  
  
ACCESSUBILITY  
Easy One Level Access – NOT OFFICIALLY HANDICAP ACCEPBLE  
Distance to nearby attractions  
o Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - 2 miles  
o Taylors Falls - 26 miles  
o White Bear Lake - 13 miles  
o Stillwater - 23 miles  
o St. Paul - 23 miles  
o Minneapolis - 28 miles  
o Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP) Airport - 31 miles  
  
Local wineries  
o Winehaven Winery - 11 miles  
o Rustic Roots Winery - 14 miles  
o 7 Vines Vineyard - 14 miles  
Golf  
o Tanners Brook Golf Course - 2.8 miles  
o Castlewood Golf Course - 2.4 miles  
o TPC Twin Cities - 3M Open - 16 miles  
o Chomonix Golf Course - 11 miles  
o Oneka Ridge Golf Course - 11 miles  
  
Grocery  
o Kwik-Trip  
o Cub Foods - 4.1 miles  
o ALDI - 3 miles  
o Target - 2.8 miles  
o Walmart - 3 miles  
Liquor  
Circle E Wine & Spirits - 0.6 miles  
o MGM Liquor - 4 miles  
o Wine & Roses - 1.9 miles  
Restaurants in Forest Lake  
o Mallards $$  
o Lone Oak Grill $$  
o The Old Log Cabin $$  
o Stellas On 97$$$  
o VFW  
o Key’s Café  
  
Hospital  
M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services North Region  
Hours: Open 24 hours  
  
Veterinarian Clinics  
Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital  
Hours: 8am-5pm  
  
Emergency Vet Clinic  
BluePearl Pet Hospital  
Areas served: White Bear Lake and nearby areas  
Hours: Open 24 hours  
  
Guest access  
Access will be the entire property to yourself  
  
Other things to note:  
Check out our guidebook for restaurant and sightseeing recommendations!  
  
Landscaping is done on Wednesday

## Property amenities

### Beach

-   Beach nearby
    

### Internet

-   Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
    

### Parking and transport

-   Parking on site
    

### Bedrooms

-   3 bedrooms
    
-   Bedsheets provided
    
-   Sofa bed
    

### Bathroom

-   1 bathroom
    
-   Hair dryer
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Living spaces

-   Fireplace
    
-   Living room
    

### Entertainment

-   Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
    
-   Stereo
    

### Outdoor areas

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Firepit
    
-   Garden
    

### Laundry

-   Laundry facilities
    
-   Washing machine
    

### Work spaces

-   Computer monitor
    
-   Desk
    
-   Desk chair
    
-   Office
    

### Comfort

-   Air conditioning
    
-   Heating
    

### Pets

-   Pet friendly
    
-   Welcoming dogs only
    
-   One pet total
    

### Suitability/Accessibility

-   Smoke-free property
    

### Location highlights

-   On a lake
    

### Things to do

-   Arcade/game room
    
-   Billiards/pool table
    

### 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)
    
-   First aid kit
    
-   Fire extinguisher
    

### General

-   Garden
    
-   Unit size: 1,399 square feet
    

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

### 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 and a first aid kit

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

### Property is also known as

274650

## About the area

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Forest Lake, MN

#### What's nearby

-   Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
    
-   Running Aces Casino - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
    
-   M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
    
-   Crossways Lake - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
    
-   National Sports Center - 21 min drive - 16.8 miles
    

#### Getting around

-   Fridley Station - 25 min drive
    
-   St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

-   ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬3 min drive
    
-   ‪Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - ‬4 min drive
    
-   ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
    
-   ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
    
-   ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
    

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Clear Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

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

### What time is check-in at The Clear Lake Retreat?

> Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

### What time is check-out at The Clear Lake Retreat?

> Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

### Where is The Clear Lake Retreat located?

> Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clear Lake and Summerfield Park. Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area and Fenway Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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## The Clear Lake Retreat Reviews

9.8

### Exceptional

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### 9.8/10

Cleanliness

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Brenden C.

8 Jun 2025

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

Excellent stay! Tucked away far enough from the road to not be bothered, but close enough to town for food and fun! Great for a weekend with the boys! Host is super friendly and quick to respond and the cabin is super clean! A great place for family and friends!

##### Brenden C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Andy H.

31 Jan 2025

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

#### Nice Place!

This worked perfect for a little weekend get away. Nice place.

##### Andy H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Barbara A.

7 Jul 2025

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

#### 4th of July

Clean and nice amenities. Game room and backyard nice for entertainment. Great location.

##### Barbara A.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### wendyjopalma

13 Oct 2024

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

#### Amazing Lake Retreat

Andy's property was so beautiful and comfortable that we extended our stay.

##### wendyjopalma

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Clifford W.

17 Mar 2025

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

#### Clear Lake

Nice place lots of things to do

##### Clifford W.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Amber W.

28 Dec 2024

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

#### Great place to stay!!

We came home to Mn for Christmas and this property was a wonderful cozy home to spend the holiday in! Very easy to find location, near everything you could ever need. The owner was very quick to respond with any questions I asked, everything you need is in the house, and the garage/gameroom/bedroom was a teenage boys dream!! Would definitely stay again!

##### Amber W.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Renata D.

24 Jun 2025

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

#### Fun cabin stay

This cabin is well equipped and has an expansive game room. It would be an excellent place to stay for a family with older children. We were disappointed that the cabin wasn’t directly on the lake but it did have lake access.

##### Renata D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### June Q.

26 Jun 2025

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

#### Convenient Getaway

Our family stayed at Walleye Cove in Forest Lake for three nights. We wanted to stay near our sports activities in Lino Lakes while also feeling like we were escaping to a lakeside cabin. Every amenity we needed was supplied and we were very comfortable. The garage was an extremely fun space for the kids. Andy was also very attentive and communicated with us very well.

##### June Q.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Alex W.

13 Jan 2025

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

#### Ice fishing stay

Me, my wife, 2 friends, and our 1.5 year old wanted a place on the lake to ice fish for the weekend. The place was great for this, water access is right across the street. The heated garage was awesome. This place was great for what we needed. Got into some pike, perch, and walleye

##### Alex W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Brennan W.

23 May 2025

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

#### Beautiful cabin by the lake

We had a wonderful stay for a whole week. Very quiet and friendly neighborhood and a beautiful lake to fish on.

##### Brennan W.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Curt J.

13 Feb 2025

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

#### Getaway

Bigger than it looks, plenty of space to get “away” but lots of gathering places. Everything we needed (except ice—but that’s my fault for not asking).Garage/Mancave really cool. Andrew was easy to communicate with and reach.

##### Curt J.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025