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Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake

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A lakeside property with a dock, a boat, and a house surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a large wooden table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake Village, a neighbourhood in Balsam Lake, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. St. Croix Festival Theatre and Folsom House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saint Croix River - 20 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Interstate State Park - 21 min drive - 30.5 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 25 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Wild Mountain - 34 min drive - 45.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Otter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Lodge & Supper Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blacksmith Shop Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McKenzie Lanes - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy Waterfront Retreat on Gorgeous Balsam Lake located?

Located in Balsam Lake Village, this holiday home is steps from Balsam Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wild Goose Lake and East Lake. Long Lake and Loveless 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, communicative host! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 18 October 2026
Thank you for coming, we would be happy to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Enjoyed our stay with our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
We enjoyed hosting your group!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting..amazing host… can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you, we look forward to having you and your group back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home and property. Well appointed with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thanks for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Far exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Would love to have your group back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Ample room for all our needs. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with an amazing lake view, outdoor gathering spaces, great kitchen with everything you need. The host Erin was great to work with and responded timely. Wonderful time, would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
It was great having you and your group. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Large, modern home on the lake. Nice outdoor seating areas. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This is a beautiful cabin on a nice lake with plenty of sleeping room and wide open spaces to gather inside and out. Unfortunately, the water was not very swimmable due to the dense weeds. Also, we had to stop our afternoon pickleball game and leave the backyard because the lawn service arrived. This was disappointing because we were only there for three days. Lastly, the host was very rude, confrontational, and tried to charge us 200 for tripping a breaker, despite using the outlet properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
I am sorry to hear the yard person came while you were there, I was not aware of that. As for my response on the breaker, you asked if we had EV charging and I said no. You plugged in anyway and tripped the breaker. I politely asked you to stop. You plugged in again and tripped the breaker again to the point where the garage door wouldn’t close. After we paid an electrician to restore the power and ensure the garage door worked properly you denied any willingness to pay the bill. I’m sorry you find it rude that I asked you to pay for a repair you acknowledged you caused. Best of luck on future rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
I am so glad you had a wonderful time. We would be delighted to have you all back anytime. You were terrific guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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….
Middle….
The loon family sung to us every day!
First night sunset!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 2 families with adult children stay here. We had plenty of room. We had a great time and only wish it hadn’t rained as much. We did get one day to enjoy playing pickleball outside on the driveway and then going on the lake for a boat ride. Id say our only complaint would be that 2 pull out couch beds were not comfortable. And the “library desk area” could be better utilized as another room or a twin daybed (trundle bed). Thanks so much! We hope to visit again!
Beautiful morning for coffee on the deck.
Took a short walk down the road and found some fun outdoor sculptures.
Boat ride around the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
We greatly enjoyed hosting you and your group, thank you for the kind words. Truly appreciate the feedback on the pullouts, we'll address that for sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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