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Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats docked.
A dock with boats, a red house, and a stone wall.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table and four chairs, a window with a view of the water, and a wooden cabinet.
A lakeside property with docked boats, a small house, and dense forest in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome

Relaxing waterfront cabin on premier Balsam Lake. Just over an hour from the twin cities metro and feet away from the largest lake in the area. (2,054 acres), which is teeming with fish to satisfy the most avid of anglers. The unique shoreline stretches 65 miles and the lake is dotted with picturesque islands and bays. The local Marina (Sunnyside Marine) has boats, pontoons, and other water toys to rent for water fun! There are 2 restaurants that you can access by boat, from the lake.

The renowned tourist destination of the Village of Balsam Lake, features fine dining, casual eateries, a brewery, a museum, a public beach. and over 50 businesses providing a vast array of services. There are several golf courses within minutes, and 1 within walking distance.

In addition to all the cabin's amenities and sleeping for up to 8, ( 4 in the cabin and 4 in the bunkhouse) enjoy a flat grassy lawn for yard games, a fire pit perfect for those moon lit nights, and a dock that provides a place to bring your boat, fantastic swimming and fishing. Sit back and unwind on the spacious deck while grilling your favorite BBQ meals. Take in the sights of water life, listen to the beautiful call of the loons. while relaxing just feet away from the water.
You're renting one side of a waterfront twin home. You have your own entrance, dock, deck, grill and your side of the large grassy flat yard and living space. There are 2 parking spots available for you.

Take a short road trip to enjoy fun activities in St. Croix Falls, Taylors Falls, Turtle Lake Casino, Wild Mountain, Wineries,Trollhaugen and the Gandy Dancer trail, all about 30 minutes from your vacation get-away cabin.

Polk County Health Department Permit #76935

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please sign in the guest book and leave your comments. Hopefully you enjoyed your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please use only the number of beds you have people booked. Example, 4 people = 4 beds slept in. $25 fee for each additional bed used.
no parties or any type of events

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2696712vb
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 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

About the area

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake Village, a neighbourhood in Balsam Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Luck Golf Course and Dancing Dragonfly Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saint Croix River - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Interstate State Park - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Trollhaugen - 24 min drive - 31.8 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 27 min drive - 42.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Milltown Drive-Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hack's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Lodge & Supper Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjacks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome ?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$1,136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Balsam Lake Waterfront Cabin / Cottage-Twinhome located?

Located in Balsam Lake Village, this golf cabin is steps from Balsam Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loveless Lake and Little Bass Lake. Half Moon Lake and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bang for the buck on a beautiful lake in a great location. Smooth process from check in to checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, was perfect for a get together we had with some friends for a fishing weekend. Host was friendly and responsive to messages. Lake view and location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime. Hope to see you again. Thanks!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was everything we hoped for...very clean nicely equipped and amazing view unto Balsam Lake. Our host was so .prompt with communication and very accommodating to our needs! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for leaving the very nice review. I really appreciate it and you’re welcome back anytime! Glad you had a good time. Glad that I could take care of whatever was needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and great location on the lake. The dock is very nice to have and dock your boat at. The bunkhouse was part of the rental and is great for older kids to have a place to hangout and sleep away from the main building. The air conditioning was very nice because it was a very hot summer weekend and helped to cut the heat for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay You're welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great times on Balsam Lake

The place worked perfect for our group. Lonny is a great guy and it was a great little cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property

Nice place to stay. The cabin is very small and overpriced in my opinion but its clean and has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review! We hope that you can stay again sometime down the road.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place. Great location. Nice host. Right on the lake with a dock. Had a great time again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
It was a pleasure having you here again. Hopefully we can see you again another time. Great guest to have and would welcome back for a third time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is excellent, right on the lake! The deck was very nice, as is the bunkroom. The bedrooms and bathroom are small, but functional. We were in town for a family wedding, so we didn’t spend a lot of time at the cabin. It appeared to be well outfitted and the AC worked well to cool the place at night. It was a bit loud when it turned off and on. Overall, we were happy with our stay and especially the communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comforting Place

The cabin was welcoming and had a warmth that made it easy to rest in to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

7/21 Weekend

Had a great time, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you. Stay again down the road!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little family get away

The property was very clean and the perfect size for our family of 4 . The kids loved the bunk house ! The lake was beautiful and clean - great swimming right off the dock . We did lots of swimming l, tubing, and fishing !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This location on Balsam Lake was great. The host was very good at communication. Cabin is right in the lake. Has a nice dock for a boat. And this Cabin is 5 minutes from downtown Balsam that has great bars, restaurants and a newer brewery. My wife and twin 13 year old kids had a great time. The cabin is well equipped with dishes and cooking utensils. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you and come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls get away weekendLocation, location, location!!! This is it. Good driving distance to towns, hiking trails, pAddleboat excursion. The vacation rental has a nice grassy flat yard and a grassy area that sits right next to balsam Lake. Even though we did not have boat or fishing activity… It was gorgeous to sit outside on the porch swing and enjoy the lake activity. It is a cozy cabin, but adequate. The host has utilized every inch. Love the exposed wood ceiling, beds were comfortable and each bedroom had a dresser shelving and closet space. The kitchen had all the cooking essentials which we appreciated as 90% of the meals were made at the cabin. The kitchen is small, but we made do. The dining table provides wonderful lake views.There was adequate living room furniture. Outdoor furniture on deck was nice with outdoor accent lighting. We played many games out there. The gas grill was great for grilling. Check out Instructions are a breeze. The host was wonderful and easy to work with though we did not have issues. We reached out to him for recommendations and he always responded quickly. would definitely return to cabin and this beautiful area. So much to explore and trails not hiked yet Thanks for opening your cabin to us South Dakota flatlanders!!! Enjoyed trees and lakes, although there was plenty of soybean and corn fields to remind us of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay at Cottage East on Balsam Lake. The cabin and property were clean and well stocked with amenities. Lake views were charming with the bench on the end of the dock. Water levels may be a bit shallow and weedy for those considering swimming, but certainly doable.Only one downside was the A/C unit in the bunkhouse could not keep up with the sweltering heatwave. We could only utilize the bunkhouse one night while we were there. We were able to make sleeping arrangements in the cabin with the pull-out couch, but just wanted to caution in case of hot weather if expectation is to utilize the bunkhouse as a sleeping necessity. Hopefully it will not often be an issue, with very few weeks in 90 weather as a general weather pattern for Balsam Lake!The window A/C unit in the main cabin was able to keep things nice and cool, with plenty of fans for air circulation.All-in-all, our family had a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry to hear that you were having issues with the AC. I have not had a complaint yet and it’s been hot in the past also. I wish you would’ve let me know and I would’ve came out there and seen what I could do. Anyway, thank you for leaving your honest opinions. BTW, the lake has a lot of weeds. It just depends on which way the wind is coming in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Love this lake and location. Cozy and all the necessities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway

Cottage east was great. Great for our family, kids enjoyed the bunkhouse, we enjoyed paddle boating, swimming off the dock, fishing off the dock and exploring balsam Lake. The yard is great for outdoor games. we will definitely visit again. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

The entire process was very easy and the communication was great. Had a great time at the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and cottage!

Great location on Balsam Lake. Super clean cottage with all the essentials. Deck and grill are nice amenities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for your review. How you can stay again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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