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Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat

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Back yard, patio, fire pit & deck
Large yard with plenty of room to play games & enjoy the outdoors
Dining
Front entry & dining or game table
Main level living room with open floor plan to kitchen, dining & entry.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Saint Croix River
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat

Looking for a great cabin that has been fully renovated near a premier lake to spend time with your family and friends? Only 1 hour from Mpls/St. Paul (Cities)
This property is NOT right on the lake, but has full lake and dock access to store your boat or fish or swim off the dock. It has a very large yard with bonfire pit for many family activities. It is just a short 200 foot walk from the patio to the lake. We do have a golf cart available upon request to use going to & from the house to the lake.
We also have a brand new outdoor pickleball court set up for your group to enjoy during your stay. There is also a large indoor two court pickleball available to our guests. Just another short walk to this building.

Large open Kitchen and Living Room upstairs to cook and relax at the lake
3 bedrooms all with queen size beds
2 bathrooms
Bunk Beds that have a single over a full
Foose ball table and lounge chairs in the basement.
Nice four season porch for escaping the bugs. Nice place to set up your camping chairs
Sleeps 9 comfortable.
Nice walkout basement with a patio
Lots of great summer and winter activities in the area.
Fishing, Boating, Golfing, Wineries, hiking, shopping, mini golf, casino, bars and restaurants on the lake

Property manager

Avery Larson
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake is home to this holiday home. Polk County Forest and Joel Marsh Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin - 29 min drive - 25.0 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 39 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Saint Croix River - 45 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Wild Mountain - 54 min drive - 51.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmith Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Brewery & Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilkins Bar And Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Indianhead Supper Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balsam Lake Cabin and Pickleball Retreat located?

Set in Balsam Lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple River, Long Lake and Loveless Lake. Little Bass Lake and Polk County Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Family Christmas

This property was a great place for 3 generations at Christmas time. Spacious and comfortable and great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly f.

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

Great home

Enjoyed the home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

May Seng C.

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

Short weekend with friends

The property is small, yet spacious and open! We didn't even make it downstairs to play games! Loved the layout of the house! Just a minor delay with the last bit of information, but it worked out at the end. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Ski trip

Beautiful house, lots of room, sleeping areas were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lori K.

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

Nice spot

We enjoyed the stay very much. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Perfect place

Nice sized yard and house to spread out a bit. Great place to relax and enjoy the lake with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Wonderful spot!

This was a great property. Beautiful yard with bonfire pit. Everything we needed was there. Beds were comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brittany H.

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

Terrible

The host never sent us the access code to get into the house, so we never were able to stay. Tried contacting him numerous times through messages and phone calls on our 6 hour drive there with no response. There was 1 room available at the lodge that night that we were able to get. There was nothing available the next night due to the event we were there for, but luckily we knew someone in the area and were able to sleep on couches with our kids at the house they rented. If i could give them 0 stars i would, it was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

The house felt new. The dock area was great along with the huge yard.

Even though it’s not on the lake directly l would still highly recommend it with the access to the lake that we were given.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Couples weekend

Awesome time. Would have been nice to have WiFi for TV but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kayann B.

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

Quaint spacious home to relax

We stay in several VRBO homes each year for long weekend getaways in MN and WI, and this place met our expectations: clean, spacious, good location, yard space, comfortable beds, and good kitchen amenities. Family of 5 all enjoyed ourselves. Note: This is an older home that’s been remodeled (except upstairs bathroom), but if you’re expecting brand new, higher-end you probably would be more comfortable somewhere else. If not, I highly recommend and would consider staying here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MatthewJena M.

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

Perfect place for family

This place is the perfect vacation home for a family getaway. It's in a quiet neighborhood with a huge yard! Close to the lake, a fire pit with a cute little s'mores set up, and beds for everyone! It was my husband, our two boys, my in laws, and my sister in-law, her husband and myself and it was wonderful even though our stay was short. Thank you again for all the memories that were created when we stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Fantastic Birthday Weekend

We booked this cabin for a birthday getaway with some friends. The home absolute met our expectations, was conveniently located to anything we needed and made for a phenomenal weekend away. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Summer time on the lake

Great Experience! The owners answered all questions we had and met us on arrival. They gave us tips and information about the lake, restaurants, and shopping .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Family week

Second year renting. Great spot, super clean. Owners are very easy to work with. Will rent again 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Beautiful cabin!

Beautiful updated cabin! Even though it’s not right on the lake it was a great week on Balsam. The golf cart was perfect for hauling coolers and bags down to the boat. We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners on our way in, she was so helpful and gracious giving us some specifics and tips on the place. Thanks for a wonderful week. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tim P.

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

Family stay at Balsam 2023

Nice updates to property. Enjoyed the large yard . wi fi should be provided since slow local connections with phone Providers make downloads or use of hotspot impossible much less the hdtv Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Wonderful cabin with lots of activities, great for families

My wife, daughter and I had a great long weekend at this cabin. It was very clean, is in a quiet neighborhood, and has a lot of great outdoor space. There is a golf cart available that is great for driving around the property and to the lake just across the street. There was a small motor boat for fishing and a pontoon available for rent, which was great for exploring Lake Balsam. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

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

Great place to enjoy with friends!

Wife and I wanted a weekend away with friends and this place was perfect. The inside has a nice open plan to hang out and entertain. We were able to rent a pontoon for the day which allowed us to explore the lake and enjoy all of Lake Balsam. We only had 4 people and 2 dogs staying at the property, but it can easily accommodate 8 people and the perfect spot for a mini-getaway with friends. Jason (property manager) and Jeremy (owner) were available if we needed anything and very friendly guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Balsam Lake Home

My family and I stayed at the house for a long weekend. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. The host was very quick at replying to my questions, the house was clean, and the kitchen was stocked with what we wanted. We had a fire one day, the supplies for smores were furnished along with the fire wood. We had an awesome time, beautiful fall weather and perfect house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Beautiful Balsam Lake Cabin

This cabin is a lovely getaway near the Twin Cities. The cabin has been remodeled with modern updates, is comfortable, dog and kid friendly (though our kids are all adults now) and a short walk to the dock. The water is great for boating and swimming. We rented the pontoon for a day, and it was waiting for us at the dock in the morning. The cabin has everything you need. Owner was quick to respond and checked in with us via text. We would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Amazing getaway

Our family enjoyed a wonderful weekend at this beautiful cabin! The weather didn’t cooperate with us to be able to enjoy the outdoors much, but that didn’t stop us from having a fabulous time. Our family all loved just sitting together, playing games and being together all in one space. This cabin has just about anything you could need. The golf cart was an added bonus for hauling all our gear down to the lake! We would definitely recommend staying here and plan on coming back! Thanks for the wonderful stay Jeremy and Amy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Beautiful property

This is a beautiful house! It was clean and the communication with the host was prompt. Lots of bees had built nests around all entrances and they had someone out within an hour to take care of it. There is a fire pit and they had a basket full of s'mores stuff which was a cute touch. I wish there had been a Bluetooth speaker so we had some music, but that was the only thing lacking! I would definitely recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

👍

This property is just as described! Although it is not located right on the lake, the walk to the dock is minimal and an easy walk. Jeremy was very accommodating and allowed us 2 spots on his dock for both of our boats! The lake was great for both fishing and water sports! The cabin itself is clean and has been stocked with many essentials (linen/towels/ tp/ pots/ even complimentary shampoo/conditioner etc.) The only thing I would caution renters with would be the friendly neighborhood pets 🙂 There are a few friendly dogs who like to roam the neighborhood. We can’t thank Jeremy and family enough for allowing us to stay on his property and being so accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

A nice place to stay

The owners were very helpful and very responsive to any issues that came up. Very friendly owners who allowed us to use their own property that was on the lake. The house was updated with nice touches. We knew the house was not right on the lake and would not rent it again because that proved to be important. Also there were no windows that could open in the bedrooms and no shade on the west picture window. This meant we couldn’t get air flow. They need an umbrella on the deck. However, overall, we liked the place and the people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

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