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Private Northwoods Retreat

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by a forest.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large island.
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a house, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A cozy living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a sliding barn door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1- 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Loft - 2nd floor

1 Queen Futon

Lower Level walkout- Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Walkout- Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Main Floor -Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Polk County Fairgrounds and Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Trap Rock Ridge Plaza and Heritage Mall. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Half Moon Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Saint Croix River - 35 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Wild Mountain - 49 min drive - 61.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wilkins Bar And Resort - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Otter - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Lodge & Supper Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmith Shop Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Northwoods Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Northwoods Retreat?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Northwoods Retreat on 10 Mar 2027 start from £747, 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 Private Northwoods Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Northwoods Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Northwoods Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Northwoods Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Balsam Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Half Moon Lake. Little Blake Lake and Camp Douglas Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with this stay. We loved our time here and our friends enjoyed the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the woods. It has everything you could possible need. Brenda was responsive, the house was clean and big enough for 11 of us to have brunch in the dining room. 4 of us stayed comfortably. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Mindy, thank you for leaving the cabin neat & tidy! It was nice to hear that our cabin was everything you needed! We would welcome a repeat visit anytime! Happy Fall! Sincerely, Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing, went on a sxs run with family and it was the perfect place for the 8 of us, the host were awesome and very helpful! 100 percent recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described in the listing. Everything we needed was there and we did not need to reach out to the host. Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Hello Jessica, Thank you very much for staying at our cabin and leaving things in great shape! We welcome a return visit to explore Balsam Lake and surrounding communities. Brenda & Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As always, great stay!

Been staying here for weekend trips few years now...always great stay and great communication from owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd year. Always enjoy our stay!

Great family get away! Great location near Balsam Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was wonderful, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for overflow from our cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

We loved the place. It was a lot bigger than what we expected and balsam lake is a great area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday.

The house is spacious and was wonderful for our family. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, well maintained, quiet. SpaciousGood location for our hiking plans
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Wooded stay

Beautiful place! So spacious. Such a nice, north woods feel to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you very much Steve!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and host!

We stayed here last year and this year. It's an amazing cabin with so many nooks and crannies. What a lovely place to rest and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

My family and I enjoyed our time here. The cabin had lots of room for everyone to spread out and it was very clean. One of the best places I have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Thanks to Brenda for being such a great host! Our group of friends had such a wonderful time that we would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Stayed with 6 adults and 4 kids. Lots of room and great common areas. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin as always!

This is the 3rd or 4th year we've rented. Great cabin for larger group. Clean,lots of beds etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodsy Cabin

The house was very clean, well furnished, and the setting in the woods was perfect for our family weekend get-together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY comfy, cozy, peaceful and welcoming.Brenda and Greg were GREAT to work with.Would most definitely recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Nice place exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Dear David, Good to know that your group enjoyed staying at our Northwoods Cabin! Nothing better than a getaway with friends. We thank you for booking and hope to see you again down the road! Sincerely, Brenda & Greg Strilzuk
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, relaxing place

I spent my birthday weekend at the cabin with my friends and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host had great communication. House was spacious and perfect for large family. Kitchen was well stocked. Bathroom nice and super clean. We had a really fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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