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Enjoy a peaceful lakeside retreat with a cabin featuring a cozy porch and a grassy area perfect for relaxation.
Enjoy serene lakeside views from the dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil tree.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dishwasher, and stove with range hood.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, nautical-themed tapestry, and a comfortable workspace.
Bathroom features a vintage sink, toilet, and mirror, with a vase on the toilet tank.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Forest Lake, MN
  • Tanners Brook
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Running Aces Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Forest Lake

In Forest Lake .With a stay at this Forest Lake cottage, you'll be steps from Tanners Brook and a 5-minute walk from Lakeside Park. Cedar Park and Bixby Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tanners Brook - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cedar Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bixby Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Running Aces Casino - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Key's Cafe - ‬3 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.

Cozy Lakeside Cottage

Endless lakeside memories await year-round with access to a private dock for your watercraft, and during the frozen months, miles of snow mobile trails and ice-fishing. You will be within walking distance of many of Forest Lake's boutique shops, numerous bars and restaurants and located only 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis or St Paul. We're also close to Taylor's Falls, Stillwater, and the many local wineries and breweries. Our well stocked cozy cottage will be the perfect place to settle in after a full day of activities!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 900 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 27.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 9 mi (15-min drive) from Ojiketa Beach Area.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Lakeside Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Running Aces Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Lakeside Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Lakeside Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy Lakeside Cottage to downtown Forest Lake?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Forest Lake.

Cozy Lakeside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brittani Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay! Had everything we needed. Fishing was great off the dock! Host was easy to contact and got back quickly if we needed anything. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, family stay. We brought our 21 ft speed boat and docked it. Great location. Close to downtown. Window A/C in the living room. Sonja was a helpful host, nextdoor. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Lake

Small but well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Forest Lake Retreat

We were attending a family wedding in Scandia, but also visiting with relatives in the Twin Cities. This charming Forest Lake cottage was the perfect escape from all of the activity. It had everything we needed for our stay. Its location near the lake was ideal for relaxing walks and exploring the local area. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable and truly enjoyable. Sonja was a terrific host, making sure we had everything we needed and responding to questions right away. A special thanks to her (and her sister) for the impromptu TP delivery after we arrived!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Haydays

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Do it again in a heartbeat

This cabin was exactly as advertised. My Husband and I Booked this lovely cabin in Forest Lake for 1 month. To be close to family. In May my husband passed. So, this vacation turned into a funeral. The cabin was the perfect place to be. Sonja and Mike are so nice and made this month so special. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Daphne Winter Haven FL
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy!

Although it rained the whole weekend, we enjoyed our cozy stay so much! The hosts were attentive and available right away for questions, both before and during our stay. The kitchen is huge and the shower is great, plus plenty of fluffy towels (it's the little things!). We enjoyed the thoughtful little "extras" Sonja did for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juergen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Overall great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE, Sesser

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was clean, convenient and very comfortable. The hostess was very quick to return my texts and check in to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

False

What they are advertising does not match this place. There’s no pontoon, no fishing on the dock, and it’s not water front. There’s another structure before this cottage so you have to walk through someone else’s backyard to get to the water, which is littered with dog poop. Didn’t even stay there because of their false advertisement, and they still didn’t give me a refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is a small, simple and pleasant stay. Was clean and smelled wonderfully so. The only suggestion would be the full size beds. I understand a queen would take over but it would be a benefit at least in the larger bedroom. My husband ended up sleeping on the floor our 2nd night. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Stay

Very dated interior, for a very short stay, it worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

The property looked as advertised. Easy to check in and out with a late arrival. My husband and I were able to enjoy visiting our family, and who live in Minnesota.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

A nice cottage style home on Forest Lake. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. We rented this place for our wedding night as most of our guests stayed at nearby hotel. Perfect for a quick getaway from the cities. The lovely hosts left us a special gift for our wedding. Thank you for allowing us to stay here on such a special weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Great location for doing activities in downtown Forest Lake and surrounding areas. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela M., Rosemount

Liked: Cleanliness

COZY LAKESIDE CABIN

Very clean , comfortable and near water ! I highly recommend this site . Very welcoming by Sonia! Ty . Ps sorry we accidentally took your coffee . I feel badly as it was an over sight . Thank you again Sonia .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The main issues were: 1) Multiple lack of cleanliness details.. Appeared to not have been cleaned or not cleaned thoroughly after last guests. 2) Had to kill two spiders in the house soon after arriving. Several gaps to exterior noticed. 3) Window air conditioner kept the living room cool- but not the bedrooms. 4) Damages apparent on wall, door and fridge. 5) We had to sleep separately as full-size beds aren't large enough for us. 6) Bathroom outlets are not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy little cabin

Nice little cabin off the lake, walking distance to downtown and the city beach. Cabin was very clean and well stocked. Owner was very nice and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy property, great location, great host!

The property is in a great location in Forest Lake, anything you need is walkable from the house and you can easily get down to the water right from the backyard! We stayed for the Chisago Lakes Triathlon and it was a quick 10-15min drive over to Paradise Park from the property. Sonja was great and very accommodating, and we will definitely be staying here again for our next little beach town getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation by the lake

Cottage was nice clean and well stocked with everything you need. The area was nice in walking distance of shops restaurant bar park and beach. Nice thing that was a plus is the cottage had a ramp which with my husband who has mobility issues and can't walk long distance help getting his power travel wheelchair inside to charge. Also we travel with foldable shower chair which is hit or miss at some places wheater it fit in the shower it worked out great. The host response to question was fast on response time. The only recommended changes which is very minor would be to clearly mark which dock belongs to the cottage and which outdoor chairs to use at the dock. Another idea would be shower head that can be movable with a hose. But these minor things would not stop us from returning. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Lake Cabin

Most accommodating and so responsive. This was a perfect place for us. Great location and we will be back. Super clean! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023