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Get away from it all and relax on the lake!

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A lakeside view with a dock and a bench.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a grill, and a view of a lake.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with a checkered cushion, a chair with a white pillow, and a bed with a red and white checkered blanket.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a porch, and a small deck area.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees and a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Apple River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Place, Apple River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get away from it all and relax on the lake!

Beautiful rustic cabin is an oasis right on the waters of White Ash Lake. Private boat dock provides access to 130 acre North White Ash Lake located in Polk County where fishing includes Pansfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike at a maximum depth of 9 feet. Enjoy fishing, swimming, waterskiing, sightseeing, bird watching, and cruising the lake on your favorite watercraft in summer or fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating, in winter. Spring and Fall boast beautiful foliage and changing colors, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, hiking and biking the many scenic trails, the sounds of swans, geese, and ducks, as well as tranquility and relaxation. Guests can explore the Apple River by kayak or row boat and discover further lake activities by accessing the 8 other lakes within a 15 mile radius. Casual and fine dining as well as friendly and fun local atmosphere can be found in the charming village of Balsam Lake, close to the cabin. Public boat launch on north end of the lake for you to bring your own water craft.

This cozy cabin is the quintessential lake get-away for family fun and relaxation. Kiddos enjoy their own downstairs retreat with living space, sleeping accommodations, and full bath while upstairs are 2 more bedrooms and another bath as well as separate living space and fireplace. Enjoy your morning coffee while looking out over a stunning view of White Ash Lake from the living room or deck.

This well equipped cabin sleeps up to 6 and has everything you need to feel right at home. Enjoy board games, family movie nights, prepare dinner on the deck, or in the well stocked kitchen, or go out to experience the local scene with just a short drive into town.

Located only 80 miles from the Minneapolis St Paul airport.

Amenities include: a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, flat screen TVs, WIFI, private dock, deck, washer/dryer, dishwasher, single car covered parking, patio furniture, gas grill, and more!

Note: Incline from dock may be steep for some visitors. Use caution. Also shiplap log stairs to basement have a sharp incline. Recommend going up and down like a ladder.

Permitted by Polk County Health Dept.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
A complete list of House Rules are included in the cabin binder available in the house.
Please do not clean fish inside the cabin! Violators will be charged an enhanced cleaning fee.
Please, no firearms inside the cabin!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 76834
Property # 1384058
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Polk County Forest and Joel Marsh Wildlife Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Luck Golf Course.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Apple River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Saint Croix River - 34 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Interstate State Park - 34 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Trollhaugen - 37 min drive - 50.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Lodge & Supper Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmith Shop Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Straight 8 bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Duck's Sports Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get away from it all and relax on the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Get away from it all and relax on the lake!?

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Get away from it all and relax on the lake! on Oct 4, 2026 start from $213, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Get away from it all and relax on the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get away from it all and relax on the lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get away from it all and relax on the lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Apple River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Blake Lake and Little Blake Lake. Big Round Lake and Townline Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area, so clean cabin, such an awesome time spent here. Would book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our lake cabin get away was so relaxing! The ca in was cozy and comfortable and the dock was perfect for watching eagles and fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Thank you for the nice review! We hope to have you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. The cabin had everything we need needed. Lake was quiet, saw the eagles and a hawk. The only negative I would add is the stairs in the cabin are too steep. Bringing the laundry down for the housekeeper shouldn't be the job for the guest. This is the first time we have ever had to do that at a VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2026
Thank you for the nice review, Heather! We appreciate your feedback. Just to address a couple of your comments: We do state in our property description that "shiplap log stairs to basement have a sharp incline. Recommend going up and down like a ladder." Of course, you can always walk out the door to the deck, walk down to the outside door to the basement, and enter the bottom floor that way, avoiding the stairs. As for carrying the bedding to the washer and dryer, we have included this request in our check-out instructions for the last 7 years that we have had the property available on VRBO. No one has had any comment about it to date, but of course, if there is a mobility issue that precludes this courtesy, we totally understand. Thank you again for choosing to stay at our cabin and for taking the time to provide a thoughtful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect getaway. Good fishing. Highly recommend. The view is breathtaking. Love love love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We would love to have you back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time - it was a great location to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
Taylor, thank you for the great review. Would love to have you back any time. Thanks! Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations! What a wonderful view and well kept cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We enjoyed having you as our guests. Please come back to visit any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was a very nice place to stay

I would definately stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2021
Sandy, thank you for taking the time to share this great review. We’re so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to have you back any time! Thank you!! The Beasleys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cozy cabin, well-equipped, and a gorgeous view over the lake. Deer passing through the yard, and a pair of eagles perching right outside the sunroom. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We loved having you as our guests and hope you are able to visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th July Getaway

Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Beth, thank you for the great review! We would love to have you back any time. Thanks. Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We enjoyed having you as our guests. Please come back to visit any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent winter stay

We had a great time. Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Jay, thank you so much for your great review and for choosing to stay with us! We enjoyed having you and hope you will visit again soon. Thanks again! The Beasleys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house on the lake

Very clean and comfortable, secluded and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Travis, thank you for the great review! We would love to have you back any time. Thanks. Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Great location to do some fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2023
Thank you for the great review, Marshall! Hope to have stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls' getaway

Loved our stay at this cabin. Very relaxing and fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Nancy, thank you for the great review! We would love to have you back any time. Thanks. Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Family wedding on the lake so the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We enjoyed having you as our guests. Please come back to visit any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish we had booked a longer stay! Enjoyed coffee on the deck overlooking the lake in the morning, watched eagles from the living room window and saw beautiful sunsets from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Peg, thank you for the wonderful review. I hope you can stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Beautiful and fun property! Very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2024
We were so happy to have you as our guests! Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean place. Kitchen well- equipped. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. So relaxing. Def recommend.
Dock area
Lake view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Paula, thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Enjoyed !!

Beautiful location. Host was Very Easy to work with !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Timothy, thank you for the great review! We would love to have you back any time. Thanks. Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to sleep

We didn’t use hardly any of the amenities, but it was a good place to land at the end of every busy family day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
Thanks, Cyndi. We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the cabin on Balsam Lake! The downstairs area was perfect for the kids and we had plenty to do between fishing and the kayaks. We braved the seaweed in the middle of the lake for a short swim but were happiest on top of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2025
Thank you for the great review, Naomi! Yes, the lake is a freshwater spring-fed lake which the seaweed just loves. We have divers remove it from around our dock, but the harvester cares for the middle of the lake. Glad to hear you enjoyed your trip and hope to have you back again! Mary Beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are return guests. The cabin was clean, comfortable and in a beautiful location! The king bed is fantastic.We look forward to our next stay. Thank you Mary Beth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Victoria, thank you for the lovely review! We hope to have you back again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Family Reunion

Lots of room, great views all around paired will family and wonderful food made for a spectator weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Michael, thank you for the nice review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back again soon!

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