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The Boathouse 4 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Lake Home

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Forest Lake

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Forest Lake, MN
  • Place, Lake Keewahtin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ironwood Golf Range
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Forest Lake

In Forest Lake .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Forest Lake vacation home, you'll find Lake Keewahtin and Ironwood Golf Range. Sherwood Park and Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Keewahtin - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ironwood Golf Range - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sherwood Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shields Lake Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rubio's On 61 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 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.

The Boathouse 4 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Lake Home

Welcome to your lake home retreat! Just a short 30-minute drive north of the cities, this 4 bed 2 1/2 bath home on the lake has everything you need to make your vacation special. A large patio to host your gathering, with a large grill complete with propane and charcoal. Watch the sunset atop the extensive second story patio during cocktail hour. Enjoy the water with three paddle boards and a paddle boat or cast your bait off the end of the dock. This property has all the amenities of home, and then some. Gourmet kitchen with everything you would need to prepare a perfect meal. 5 beds make this home an ideal spot to host your family or friends. A large lakeside firepit for those evening S'mores and ghost stories. Book now and make The Boat House your vacation destination!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment

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: 2,200 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Respect neighbors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Respect neighbors
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: Respect neighbors

The Boathouse 4 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Lake Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The lake house was exactly as described. There was plenty of inside living space to accommodate our group of 7, and the outdoor space was lovely as well.The house was stocked with everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

Love the spaciousness of the space ! Amazing kitchen with all needs! We really enjoyed the hot tub and paddle boards! Great space for a family get away !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place on the lake

Beautiful location right on the lake. It was great to make use of the paddle boards and fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked and the outdoor grill worked well for us. Comfortable beds and bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan V., Saint Paul

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Summer Vacation

The house is wonderful! Beautiful and right in nature. Great location, not too far from the cities. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! The Lake House is beautiful great for family and friends. House had everything you could possibly need and then some. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Holiday Stay

Coleman was kind, thorough and helpful throughout the whole stay. My teenage kids and I had the best stay in 5 years and have already requested to pre book for next year! Thank you for the wonderful staycation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023