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Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown

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Bathroom
Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Forest Lake, MN
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanners Brook
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bixby Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown

Cozy Lake Cabin Getaway with Sunrise Views • Walk to Downtown • Boat-Friendly

Welcome to your perfect lakeside escape—where mornings begin with breathtaking sunrises over the water and days are made for boating, fishing, and soaking up the best of lake life.

This cozy cabin is nestled just steps from the lake, offering beautiful water views and easy access to all your favorite warm-weather activities. Bring your boat—the public launch is just a half block away, and you’ll have convenient access to a shared dock, perfect for tying up, casting a line, or simply relaxing by the water.

Spend your mornings fishing or cruising the lake, afternoons exploring the charming shops and restaurants within walking distance in downtown Forest Lake, and evenings unwinding as the sky reflects across the water in a stunning sunset glow.

With two spacious decks, you’ll have the perfect spot for morning coffee overlooking the lake or a laid-back afternoon drink in the sun. As night falls, gather around the fire pit, share stories, and enjoy that unmistakable up-north feeling—right in town.

Whether you're planning a fishing weekend, a boating adventure, or a peaceful lakeside retreat, this cabin offers the best of both worlds: cozy charm, beautiful views, and effortless access to everything Forest Lake has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3143362vb
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
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

About the area

Forest Lake

Forest Lake is home to this cottage. Tanners Brook and Castlewood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area and Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area.
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Forest Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tanners Brook - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cedar Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bixby Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tower Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown on 19 May 2026 start from AU$260, 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 Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrise Views - Lake Cabin - Dock Access • Bring Your Boat • Walk to Downtown located?

Situated in Forest Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tanners Brook and Lakeside Park. Cedar Park and Bixby Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Great little place for a weekend getaway!

We had a great stay at this
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for letting us stay. We had a nice time and all the items we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean older updated cottage one door down from the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Wow – a perfect 10/10! We are absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your kind words made our day and remind us why we love sharing our little piece of Forest Lake with guests like you. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime – there’s always more to explore and enjoy here!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittani Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing to stay with us! We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience, and we truly value your input. We’re always looking for ways to make every stay a 10/10, so we’d love to welcome you back and make your next visit even better
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

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

Forest Lake

Small but well equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for the 5-star rating! I'm glad you had everything you needed. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juergen P.

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

Family visit

Overall great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was or second year and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Welcome back — and thank you for another glowing review! Guests like you are the heart of what we do, and it means so much that you chose to stay with us again. We hope Forest Lake feels a little like a second home for you now, and we’d love to host you for round three whenever you’re ready
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for the amazing 10/10 review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay — and especially that you got to make use of the dock. We have some exciting news: we’re upgrading the dock for next season to make it even better for boating guests like you. We’d love to welcome you back so you can be among the first to enjoy it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind comments and for taking time to leave a review! I hope you'll consider us for future visits to Forest Lake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Haydays

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thanks for choosing us for your visit to Forest Lake. I hope you'll consider us for future visits to the area!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you, Julie, for the kind words! I look forward to hosting you again...we will have done some upgrades by next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thanks for your kind words and CONGRATS on completing the triathlon! Look forward to hosting you again! -Sonja
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind review! We were honored that you chose us for your special weekend! Congrats again and maybe we'll see you again for an anniversary visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thanks for your kind words! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will let us host you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Old. Could be cleaner. It’s not on the lake. There is a big grey house that actually owns the dock and the very narrow path to the lakeshore. No lake view. The fire pit is almost in the street which people park on. The grey house had company parked in the driveway of the vrbo so we had to park on the street. They knew we were there because they talked with us. They also have big dogs that bark at you and aren’t friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay didn’t meet your expectations. We will review our listing description and photos to ensure they are as clear as possible for future guests. We also apologize for the inconvenience with parking and the nearby neighbors’ dogs — while we don’t have control over neighboring homes, we understand how this could have impacted your experience. We are looking into options to make guest parking clearer and to communicate with neighbors when we have visitors scheduled. Your comments about cleanliness have been shared with our cleaning team to ensure everything is up to standard. We value all feedback as it helps us improve and offer a better experience for future guests. Thanks again! Sonja
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for review! No worries about the coffee, I'm just happy that it was enjoyed! Please visit us again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy A.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
I'm sorry you feel that you were misled with the property description. We have had many years of guests and ourselves, successfully fishing off the dock and we have never advertised that there was a pontoon for guests' use. The property is steps away from the lakeshore, with views from the front and back of the cottage. I stand by our description. As for your refund, we were not able to fill the slot with any other renters, and we previously had other inquiries, therefore, we did not offer you a refund just because you changed your mind about the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay and I am in the process of getting a sign to mark the dock. Hope to host you again!

About the host

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Hi! We’re longtime Forest Lake locals who have called this beautiful area home for over 20 years. We love everything about lake life — from quiet mornings by the water to evenings around the fire — and we’re excited to share that with you.

Travel is one of our greatest passions, and we especially love discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations that feel unique and personal. Our goal is to offer that same experience for our guests: a cozy, welcoming cabin where you can relax, explore, and make your own special memories. We’re so glad you found us and can’t wait to host you!

Sonja & Mike

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