Cottage vacation rentals in Balsam Lake

Five of us Moms took to long weekend at Luke’s to relax, read, craft and drink wine! Luke’s was perfect. Quiet, lots of cozy spaces, every room had a white noise machine and the kitchen was well appointed. We LOVED the hot tub and Sauna as well. While I didn’t travel with my child, I could tell this place was great for hosting a baby/toddler as well. I noticed lots of kids plates/cups, a high chair and pack and play! All great if you’re traveling with kids! We had an amazing time and may make this our yearly tradition!

My sister and I stayed with our kids! Wonderful clean and comfortable place! Great and friendly people! Many helpful amenities for our families! A great view of the lake from many parts of the home, We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Had an amazing stay! We booked this place for my friend’s bachelorette party and it was absolutely perfect. The location was great, and the house itself was beautiful. It was exactly what we needed for a fun weekend. Nathan was kind enough to let us check in a little early so we could get everything set up for the party, which made a huge difference. We were able to surprise the rest of the crew with the decorations and have everything ready to go. I’d love to come back if I’m ever planning something in Stillwater again! I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone :) Thank you!!

Nathan’s place was great! It’s walkable to downtown Stillwater, and the home itself is funky and fun. Nathan was a kind and responsive host, and he accommodated our needs well. Definitely worth the stay. Thank you!

Perfect little cottage for a couple and a friend to stay in while we attended a memorial celebration of life for a friend who lived nearby. Love the neighborhood -- walking along Lake Harriet, the rose garden and bird sanctuary, nearby restaurants, and the patisserie, which is perfect for breakfast -- all so close. The cottage is simple but comfortable and Sarah is very helpful and flexible, which we appreciated. Must be able to go up and down stairs.

Cherri is very responsive which was much appreciated. The place was a little hard to find at no fault of the owners, but once we did we were set for the week. We had a boat lift to use which was a value add for us. There are several stairs down to the lake but the view at the top is gorgeous. Great restaurants to boat and the sand bar is not far to boat the grandkids out to enjoy the lake. Our dog was right at home too. Thank you Cherri and Paul for your place for the week, we had a very nice time.

Nice for a cabin getaway! Very responsive and accommodating host. It is an updated home great for all seasons that is both kid and dog friendly, would recommend.

What a gem of a cottage . We’ve had the unfortunate task of needing to move out of our home whilst urgent repairs were undertaken, We searched and discovered Carly’s lovely home that was such a blessing especially with our 3 month old baby and beloved cat . The home has everything and made us forget about our issues with our place , so sad to leave but we will be back in the summer . Carly was absolutely stunning and very accommodating to our needs and besides her being an amazing human being, she has a secret weapon in her folks who assisted us and made us feel so homely and welcome . Sincere thanks Carly ! Your home is better than a 5 star hotel !

Jordan's place was wonderful. Resting on a quiet bay of the lake it was hard to realize one was even in town. Our group was very impressed with the location, quality, attention to detail and wonderful gathering areas the property offers. Would easily reserve again. l personally loved sitting in the gazebo during a beautiful rain.

Sere was a great host! We had to travel in/out of MSP each day but this was close enough for us still have a quiet place where we could take our dogs for long walks and enjoy a quiet evening with our kids playing board games. Lots of trails and hiking available. We weren’t able to take advantage of the trout fishing but think it would be a great way to spend a weekend!

A quiet and scenic spot with access to the lake. I had a wonderful time and would love to return.

We loved staying at Aimee and Thomas's cabin on the lake. It was a perfect spot to be at while attending a wedding in Minong. It's a beautiful place and the hosts were top notch! The view was fantastic and Aimee responded quickly to a few questions that we had. We hope to come back next year! Thank you!

cozy cabin on a lake, great for a weekend getaway

This was my second stay with Sheri. The cozy cottage is great. I stayed there alone but had family visiting every day and occasionally someone would stay overnight upstairs. The kitchen is well equipped for home cooked meals. The furnishings are comfortable. The location provides easy access to the lake, walking trails, and the amenities of downtown White Bear.

Loved our stay at the cottage! Such a cute home, perfect for our Mother Daughter weekend! We all loved sitting by the fireplace at night playing games. Very cozy home! We would love to stay again and see the garden in the summer!

Stacy’s place was cute and cozy for our five person group. We especially loved the assortment of games and puzzles that were available and the family history of the cabin!

Lovely cottage and surrounding. I had a very relaxing time when I wasn’t out exploring the area. I loved the walk to the river, really beautiful quiet beach. Thank you. Stefania

Kathleen was so kind, helpful and responsive. The location is so peaceful and ideal for rest, rejuvenation and creativity. And close to many things to inspire you and to enjoy if you’re in need of an adventure. Rustic is all the right ways. I definitely hope to visit again.

We are building our own cabin about 9 minutes from this location. We had several family members and friends coming to help work on our site and we needed a 'homebase". The accommodations were exactly what we needed. I was able to cook for the crew and quilt at the big dining room table while the crew was gone. I was lucky enough to meet Lynn and she was so friendly and helpful. This will be our stay when we need to be up working on our cabin until it's done being built. Location was a quick drive to Hayward and very easy to find even at night!

Thank you again for another beautiful stay Bethany. The weather was warm enough this time where we got to enjoy smores on the campfire and sat on the dock to watch the beautiful northern lights play across the sky. We hope to come visit again in the not too distant future. Be well and thank you for everything, Karen