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The Clear Lake Retreat
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 1399.3 sq ft
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Forest Lake, MN
- Place, Howard Lake
- Place, Running Aces Casino4 min drive
- Place, Crossways Lake14 min drive
- Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
Common spaces
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
The Clear Lake Retreat
Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust premier cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away (Disclosure: Private Access is across the street). This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many more! Book today - Don't Miss out on your Premier Minnesota Lake Cottage!
Welcome to The Clear Lake Retreat!
Relish in the warmth with two cozy fireplace Cottage perfect for your MN Summer & Winters! The amazing Minnesota summers will be no better anywhere else with your own Private Lake Access just steps away, enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and taking in the breathtaking views! Step inside to experience the ambiance of a lake side cottage just 20 minutes from the Metro!! Outside, a meticulously manicured landscape awaits, featuring a patio, gazebo, cascading waterfall, and perennial gardens—your own private oasis. And if the outdoors calls you further, take advantage of access to the tranquil Clear Lake & your own Private Dock! Designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this property offers a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. Whether it’s hosting social gatherings or enjoying solitude, its a haven for all occasions. This 2 1/2 Bedroom Cottage easily sleep 8-10 with privacy! Each sleeping arraignment will have private room access!
THE SPACE
Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust premier cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many reasons to get away!
OUTDOOR
Private Lake Shore Access! plenty of room to swim and play! The dock will provide space for you to dock a boat.
Large backyard Oasis is prime for campfires, smores and space to gather with Friends & Family. You will have access to 2 patio’s and a bonus Gazebo for when it gets wet, you’ll experience the beauty of the custom waterfall and beautiful landscaping that surrounds you and backed up to a wooded area. This is a beautiful private lot at the end of the road!
Gazebo Plenty of room to get cozy and stay dry! Sit behind the propane fire place and take in the views and tranquility!
Patio Shaded area to have your picnic or full blown bbq! Literally grab some grillables and take advantage of your own personal bbq grill and eating area!
Outdoor Fire Pit: Those great campfire stories start here! Or test your S’more making skills!
LIVING AREAS
The Cottage offers a large, vaulted ceiling living room with a custom bar table top bar connected to a beautiful full kitchen area with a breakfast bar that overlooks the beautiful landscape. This space is great for an early morning coffee with a complimentary coffee bar, or a beautiful spread of your favorite dishes to enjoy together at each meal! The beautiful cottage also offers a workstation space, with a private sleeping area and fireplace that will provide you with a cozy encounter! To add to the excitement the property includes a game room with large mounted TV, Bar, Pool Table, Poker Table, Large Gathering Table, and a comfortable Sofa-Sleeper for extra sleeping space
Indoor Bar & Game Room
If a night at a beautiful log table doesn’t cut it, utilize great room space to play cards, or pool. If there’s something you’d like to enjoy on the TV……. Your well taken care of here with a 85’ Sony for those must see games or events!
BEDS AND BATHS
BR1: The beautiful master bedroom offers a masterful bay window overlooking the tranquil landscaping! It provides plenty of space and private entertainment center when you just want to lay low!
BR2: The Second Bedroom offers a homey cozy experience again with your own private entertainment if you wish to have privacy.
BR3: Step into the bungalow with a built-in fireplace, AC UNIT and workstation with great window views for your most productive days you have to plug-in, also a private sleeping quarters with a Cozy Sofa Sleeper! The Cottage ambience will is striking!
Marlin Room: The Marlin Room is damn near a suite in itself, nestled in the primary living room, but don’t let that fool you. This space will provide some privacy with a generous 65” LG SMART LED TV. The Marlin room is self explanatory, but to summarize an additional sleeping space for more company!
Bathroom: The beautifully decorated bathroom will provide you with a full shower and bath with complementary Shampoo & Conditioner! No need to pack extra’s here (see below).
Provided:
Bath Towels
Hand Towels
Make-up Remover Towels
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Hair Dryer
Kleenex
ADDITIONAL SPACES:
Laundry room for your use included with washer, dryer, detergent.
ACCESSUBILITY
Easy One Level Access – NOT OFFICIALLY HANDICAP ACCEPBLE
Distance to nearby attractions
o Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - 2 miles
o Taylors Falls - 26 miles
o White Bear Lake - 13 miles
o Stillwater - 23 miles
o St. Paul - 23 miles
o Minneapolis - 28 miles
o Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP) Airport - 31 miles
Local wineries
o Winehaven Winery - 11 miles
o Rustic Roots Winery - 14 miles
o 7 Vines Vineyard - 14 miles
Golf
o Tanners Brook Golf Course - 2.8 miles
o Castlewood Golf Course - 2.4 miles
o TPC Twin Cities - 3M Open - 16 miles
o Chomonix Golf Course - 11 miles
o Oneka Ridge Golf Course - 11 miles
Grocery
o Kwik-Trip
o Cub Foods - 4.1 miles
o ALDI - 3 miles
o Target - 2.8 miles
o Walmart - 3 miles
Liquor
Circle E Wine & Spirits - 0.6 miles
o MGM Liquor - 4 miles
o Wine & Roses - 1.9 miles
Restaurants in Forest Lake
o Mallards $$
o Lone Oak Grill $$
o The Old Log Cabin $$
o Stellas On 97$$$
o VFW
o Key’s Café
Hospital
M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services North Region
Hours: Open 24 hours
Veterinarian Clinics
Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital
Hours: 8am-5pm
Emergency Vet Clinic
BluePearl Pet Hospital
Areas served: White Bear Lake and nearby areas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Guest access
Access will be the entire property to yourself
Other things to note:
Check out our guidebook for restaurant and sightseeing recommendations!
Landscaping is done on Wednesday
Welcome to The Clear Lake Retreat!
Relish in the warmth with two cozy fireplace Cottage perfect for your MN Summer & Winters! The amazing Minnesota summers will be no better anywhere else with your own Private Lake Access just steps away, enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and taking in the breathtaking views! Step inside to experience the ambiance of a lake side cottage just 20 minutes from the Metro!! Outside, a meticulously manicured landscape awaits, featuring a patio, gazebo, cascading waterfall, and perennial gardens—your own private oasis. And if the outdoors calls you further, take advantage of access to the tranquil Clear Lake & your own Private Dock! Designed for both relaxation and entertainment, this property offers a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. Whether it’s hosting social gatherings or enjoying solitude, its a haven for all occasions. This 2 1/2 Bedroom Cottage easily sleep 8-10 with privacy! Each sleeping arraignment will have private room access!
THE SPACE
Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust premier cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many reasons to get away!
OUTDOOR
Private Lake Shore Access! plenty of room to swim and play! The dock will provide space for you to dock a boat.
Large backyard Oasis is prime for campfires, smores and space to gather with Friends & Family. You will have access to 2 patio’s and a bonus Gazebo for when it gets wet, you’ll experience the beauty of the custom waterfall and beautiful landscaping that surrounds you and backed up to a wooded area. This is a beautiful private lot at the end of the road!
Gazebo Plenty of room to get cozy and stay dry! Sit behind the propane fire place and take in the views and tranquility!
Patio Shaded area to have your picnic or full blown bbq! Literally grab some grillables and take advantage of your own personal bbq grill and eating area!
Outdoor Fire Pit: Those great campfire stories start here! Or test your S’more making skills!
LIVING AREAS
The Cottage offers a large, vaulted ceiling living room with a custom bar table top bar connected to a beautiful full kitchen area with a breakfast bar that overlooks the beautiful landscape. This space is great for an early morning coffee with a complimentary coffee bar, or a beautiful spread of your favorite dishes to enjoy together at each meal! The beautiful cottage also offers a workstation space, with a private sleeping area and fireplace that will provide you with a cozy encounter! To add to the excitement the property includes a game room with large mounted TV, Bar, Pool Table, Poker Table, Large Gathering Table, and a comfortable Sofa-Sleeper for extra sleeping space
Indoor Bar & Game Room
If a night at a beautiful log table doesn’t cut it, utilize great room space to play cards, or pool. If there’s something you’d like to enjoy on the TV……. Your well taken care of here with a 85’ Sony for those must see games or events!
BEDS AND BATHS
BR1: The beautiful master bedroom offers a masterful bay window overlooking the tranquil landscaping! It provides plenty of space and private entertainment center when you just want to lay low!
BR2: The Second Bedroom offers a homey cozy experience again with your own private entertainment if you wish to have privacy.
BR3: Step into the bungalow with a built-in fireplace, AC UNIT and workstation with great window views for your most productive days you have to plug-in, also a private sleeping quarters with a Cozy Sofa Sleeper! The Cottage ambience will is striking!
Marlin Room: The Marlin Room is damn near a suite in itself, nestled in the primary living room, but don’t let that fool you. This space will provide some privacy with a generous 65” LG SMART LED TV. The Marlin room is self explanatory, but to summarize an additional sleeping space for more company!
Bathroom: The beautifully decorated bathroom will provide you with a full shower and bath with complementary Shampoo & Conditioner! No need to pack extra’s here (see below).
Provided:
Bath Towels
Hand Towels
Make-up Remover Towels
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Hair Dryer
Kleenex
ADDITIONAL SPACES:
Laundry room for your use included with washer, dryer, detergent.
ACCESSUBILITY
Easy One Level Access – NOT OFFICIALLY HANDICAP ACCEPBLE
Distance to nearby attractions
o Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - 2 miles
o Taylors Falls - 26 miles
o White Bear Lake - 13 miles
o Stillwater - 23 miles
o St. Paul - 23 miles
o Minneapolis - 28 miles
o Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP) Airport - 31 miles
Local wineries
o Winehaven Winery - 11 miles
o Rustic Roots Winery - 14 miles
o 7 Vines Vineyard - 14 miles
Golf
o Tanners Brook Golf Course - 2.8 miles
o Castlewood Golf Course - 2.4 miles
o TPC Twin Cities - 3M Open - 16 miles
o Chomonix Golf Course - 11 miles
o Oneka Ridge Golf Course - 11 miles
Grocery
o Kwik-Trip
o Cub Foods - 4.1 miles
o ALDI - 3 miles
o Target - 2.8 miles
o Walmart - 3 miles
Liquor
Circle E Wine & Spirits - 0.6 miles
o MGM Liquor - 4 miles
o Wine & Roses - 1.9 miles
Restaurants in Forest Lake
o Mallards $$
o Lone Oak Grill $$
o The Old Log Cabin $$
o Stellas On 97$$$
o VFW
o Key’s Café
Hospital
M Health Fairview Emergency Medical Services North Region
Hours: Open 24 hours
Veterinarian Clinics
Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital
Hours: 8am-5pm
Emergency Vet Clinic
BluePearl Pet Hospital
Areas served: White Bear Lake and nearby areas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Guest access
Access will be the entire property to yourself
Other things to note:
Check out our guidebook for restaurant and sightseeing recommendations!
Landscaping is done on Wednesday
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Forest Lake
Located in Forest Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Houle Wildlife Management Area. National Sports Center and Pine Tree Apple Orchard are also worth visiting.

Forest Lake, MN
What's nearby
- Clear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Running Aces Casino - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
- Crossways Lake - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
- National Sports Center - 21 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Love's Travel Stop - 3 min drive
- Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- Culver's - 5 min drive
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