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Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown

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A two-story house with a front porch, a covered deck, and a large lawn.
A small white house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.
A wooden interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a white refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a dark bench, and a wooden bookshelf filled with books.
A house with a grassy yard and a view of a lake.

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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Mountain
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown

2 bedroom Cottage with 90 ft of lakefront on Balsam Lake. Only 2 minutes to downtown BL! Beautiful view with large dock and pontoon rental if available for only $275/day plus gas. Please contact directly to reserve at: 612-408-0451.
** Rental increase to $275/day for reservations received after 1-4-2025.
Cottage is dog friendly @$30/night/per dog.
Excellent Fishing, Restaurants on the lake and so many fun things to do nearby. Visit Balsam Lake Connection-WI on Facebook for updates on local activities.
Please be advised that if I am not aware of parties bringing personal watercrafts that I can guarantee dock space. The large dock is shared with the main house next door which is also listed for rental. Each property has their own grill and firepit and the front and back yards are very spacious for all to enjoy outside lawn games. Paddle Boat and 2 Kayaks are also available for use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$30/day/ per dog. Pet addendum signed at check in.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 76954
Property # 2859110vb
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 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 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 on the waterfront, this cottage is in Balsam Lake Village, a neighbourhood in Balsam Lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deer Lake Conservancy and Straight Lake Wilderness State Park, while Folsom House and St. Croix Festival Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds.
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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
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 27 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Wild Mountain - 35 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Somerset Amphitheater - 47 min drive - 69.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Milltown Drive-Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Brewery & Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hack's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McKenzie Lanes - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown on 9 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,168, 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 Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage 2 min to downtown located?

This family-friendly Balsam Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) 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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with excellent lake views. Walked in to a nice cool cabin - host had turned the A/C on way before we arrived - and to ice in the freezer that was already made for us. What a way to start a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Steve and his friends were a welcome to host! Kind, clean, respectful and just nice people. Would be happy to host them again!! Debbie & Rod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

4th of July getaway

Cute cottage, beautiful view, great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thank you for your stay & hope to see you again!! It was a pleasure meeting you both and enjoyed your company:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Cozy Little Cottage on Balsam Lake!

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy little cottage! The cottage and surrounding grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The property hosts were so helpful to ensure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you Mary & Steve!! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you all and would very much love to see you again!! Have a terrific rest of the summer. Debbie & Rod.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Nice little cabin

The pontoon was great, went fishing and just drove around the lake. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Wonderful!! Thank you Tim:) Looking forward to seeing you again!! It was a pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholis S.

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

Our lake front weekend

The property setting is spectacular. The cabin is small, but clean and bright and perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay Nick and Mary! Hope to see you again in the near future!:) Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

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

Great Lake Property

Great location on a wonderful Lake! Cottage was clean and well kept and the host is wonderful. Recommend this for a great peaceful lake getaway. View, paddling and swimming were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
You guys were wonderful guests!! I hope to see you again & of course, Jasper too!!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delaney J.

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

Stay at Balsam Lake

We had a great time!! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
It was a great pleasure!! Hope to see you all again in the near future!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Excellent

Beautiful and relaxing,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thanks Jody!! It was a pleasure meeting you all and hope to see you all again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cari M.

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

Cute little lakeside cottage

This was the perfect Vaca. Debbie is awesome. Brought up our 4 wheeler for.some.added fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you Cari!! You guys are awesome too!! Hopefully we can make something work for next summer's calendar:) Talk to you soon & enjoy the rest of the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Great Time

I’ve stayed there before and we always have a great time. Deborah is very helpful making sure you have what you need. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you Tim!! It's been my pleasure to have you there!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!! You can call me anytime to book:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Relaxing lake time

The cabin is small and simple but all you need for a relaxing long weekend away. It was nice to rent the pontoon and get out on the lake. Balsam Lake is lovely. Deborah is a great communicator and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Lake vacation

Cottage was well kept and clean. Perfect location. Only 1 mile from town (Balsam Lake). Plenty of parking. Host was very accessible. Hearing the loons on the lake was a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you Cathy!! It was very nice meeting you!! I sure hope to see you again. You were so kind and welcoming with the next door neighbors too:) Thanks again!!! Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Cute Cottage

The cottage was just as described and displayed in the listing. The property managers are super welcoming and communicative. You'll find you have everything you need for your stay. I would rent this property again. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thanks Jamie & Chris!! It was a pleasure meeting you both and having you as guests. We hope to see you again soon!! Debbie & Rod :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

4th of July Getaway

Debbie and her family were very accommodating, great with communication, and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. Quick and easy check in, being able to rent their pontoon for 2 days, including to watch the fireworks Friday night, and all of their help with getting in and out of the dock, made our vacation a wonderful time. We definitely look forward to booking again. Thank you all for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thank you so much for your stay at our place!! We so enjoyed having you there & meeting you both & Dylan. We hope to see you again soon & that you enjoy the rest of the summer:) P.S. On this review, 5 stars didn't come up for communication for some reason? I have contacted support for this & they gave me a case number to fix & should be contacting me soon from a different dept. Just want to let you know that you have 5 stars across the board & I will continue to work on it until it is corrected. Debbie :) You guys were great guests & are welcome anytime!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Perfect

Everything went great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Thank you for your stay John!! It was a great pleasure meeting you and Lucy and happy you had such wonderful weather for the big event!! We hope to see you again in the near future with you having time to relax;)...You had a very busy weekend!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Happy

Everything was very clean!! Pontoon was great and fun.Deb and her husband were very nice and easy to visit with.We are trying to figure out a way to stay with them again next year!!I,m sure everyone who stays there will be as happy as we were.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you Robert!! It was a real pleasure meeting you all & so happy you had a great time. Hopefully we can see you again real soon!! Enjoy the rest of your summer. :) Debbie & Rod.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Relaxing area

Lovely escape from the rush of work life. Quiet escape into nature and lake calmness. Fall leaves were perfect for our stay. Comfortable beds, well supplied kitchen and bathroom. Plenty of cozy blankets and warmth for our Autumn stay. Hosts were fantastic. Great communication. Highly recommend! surrounding us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thank you ladies!! It was a great pleasure having you at the lake and so happy you enjoyed it. Would love to see you again in the near future!! Debbie & Rod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Balsam Lake get away - 4 day weekend

My husband and I and my two pups booked a 4 day weekend for one last summer hurrah 9/29 through 10/2. Property was as described, location was perfect, sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. It was very peaceful as no other cabins were occupied except our host Debbie! Thank you for a wonderful get away Debbie - your property was well-maintained and lovely for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you for your stay & for how awesome you left the place:) Hopefully see you all again in the near future & don't forget about the text I sent you:) Debbie & Rod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

What a great trip!

My husband and I stayed with our 3 kids (21, 14, and 10)...the cabin was so cute and had everything we needed. We rented the pontoon boat and had such a great day on the lake, swimming and fishing. The fun room was great also, honestly everything was perfect! Debbie is a fantastic person quick to reply to messages and very accommodating. We will for sure come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure meeting you all & so happy you enjoyed your stay!!!! Really hope to see you back soon!!!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property, and we loved it just as much as the first. We rented both this cabin and the larger one next door—both were fantastic! The owners, who stay just a couple of cabins over, are incredibly kind and accommodating.The game room is a standout feature for us. It’s the perfect spot to hang out once it gets dark and the bugs come out, but you’re not quite ready to end the night. Our little ones had a blast on the lily pad, and there are a few other fun water toys available as well.The yard is spacious and shared with the larger cabin and the game room, which worked out nicely for us. Overall, this has become one of our favorite getaway spots, and we’ll definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Always a pleasure hosting this family!! They are super respectful and kind and we really enjoy their company!! Looking forward to many more summer visits by them:)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

robert g.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Bathroom to small. Beds uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Weekend getaway

The cabin and property exceeded expectations. Great location right on balsam lake. We had 4 young kids and there was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable and enjoy a cabin experience. Debbie was great and handled everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Perfect for two with a view

Cute and cozy cabin close to the lake with a front living room full of windows. We went in early October and it was cooler than normal so the cabin was a little chilly. The host already had a space heater running before we arrived. She checked on us a couple times to make sure we we’re staying warm. Our host was very friendly and takes great care of her properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Cold days

Deb was very accommodating, with the cold weather we encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Awesome stay

The rental was beautiful. Love the charm and space. Great deck and yard to hang out on. It was wonderful. We’d certainly rent again. I’d recommend this rental in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Deborah Waldvogel 612-408-0451

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