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Bathroom
Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Forest Lake, MN
  • Tanners Brook
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Running Aces Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Richmond, WI (RNH-New Richmond Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy Lakeside Cottage

Endless lakeside memories await year-round with access to a private dock for your watercraft, and during the frozen months, miles of snow mobile trails and ice-fishing. You will be within walking distance of many of Forest Lake's boutique shops, numerous bars and restaurants and located only 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis or St Paul. We're also close to Taylor's Falls, Stillwater, and the many local wineries and breweries. Our well stocked cozy cottage will be the perfect place to settle in after a full day of activities!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Forest Lake

Forest Lake is home to this cottage. 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 Hardwood Creek Wildlife Management Area.
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Forest Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • Tanners Brook - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bixby Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Howard Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Running Aces Casino - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Key's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakeside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakeside Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakeside Cottage located?

Situated in Forest Lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tanners Brook and Lakeside Park. Cedar Park and Bixby Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

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

A Forest Lake Retreat

We were attending a family wedding in Scandia, but also visiting with relatives in the Twin Cities. This charming Forest Lake cottage was the perfect escape from all of the activity. It had everything we needed for our stay. Its location near the lake was ideal for relaxing walks and exploring the local area. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable and truly enjoyable. Sonja was a terrific host, making sure we had everything we needed and responding to questions right away. A special thanks to her (and her sister) for the impromptu TP delivery after we arrived!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Haydays

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K.

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

Do it again in a heartbeat

This cabin was exactly as advertised. My Husband and I Booked this lovely cabin in Forest Lake for 1 month. To be close to family. In May my husband passed. So, this vacation turned into a funeral. The cabin was the perfect place to be. Sonja and Mike are so nice and made this month so special. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Daphne Winter Haven FL
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Cozy!

Although it rained the whole weekend, we enjoyed our cozy stay so much! The hosts were attentive and available right away for questions, both before and during our stay. The kitchen is huge and the shower is great, plus plenty of fluffy towels (it's the little things!). We enjoyed the thoughtful little "extras" Sonja did for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juergen P.

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

Family visit

Overall great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was clean, convenient and very comfortable. The hostess was very quick to return my texts and check in to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy A.

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

False

What they are advertising does not match this place. There’s no pontoon, no fishing on the dock, and it’s not water front. There’s another structure before this cottage so you have to walk through someone else’s backyard to get to the water, which is littered with dog poop. Didn’t even stay there because of their false advertisement, and they still didn’t give me a refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julie R.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is a small, simple and pleasant stay. Was clean and smelled wonderfully so. The only suggestion would be the full size beds. I understand a queen would take over but it would be a benefit at least in the larger bedroom. My husband ended up sleeping on the floor our 2nd night. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Very dated interior, for a very short stay, it worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Great spot!

The property looked as advertised. Easy to check in and out with a late arrival. My husband and I were able to enjoy visiting our family, and who live in Minnesota.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Wonderful location

A nice cottage style home on Forest Lake. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. We rented this place for our wedding night as most of our guests stayed at nearby hotel. Perfect for a quick getaway from the cities. The lovely hosts left us a special gift for our wedding. Thank you for allowing us to stay here on such a special weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy Cottage

Great location for doing activities in downtown Forest Lake and surrounding areas. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela M., Rosemount

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

COZY LAKESIDE CABIN

Very clean , comfortable and near water ! I highly recommend this site . Very welcoming by Sonia! Ty . Ps sorry we accidentally took your coffee . I feel badly as it was an over sight . Thank you again Sonia .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl S.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The main issues were: 1) Multiple lack of cleanliness details.. Appeared to not have been cleaned or not cleaned thoroughly after last guests. 2) Had to kill two spiders in the house soon after arriving. Several gaps to exterior noticed. 3) Window air conditioner kept the living room cool- but not the bedrooms. 4) Damages apparent on wall, door and fridge. 5) We had to sleep separately as full-size beds aren't large enough for us. 6) Bathroom outlets are not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Cozy little cabin

Nice little cabin off the lake, walking distance to downtown and the city beach. Cabin was very clean and well stocked. Owner was very nice and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Cozy property, great location, great host!

The property is in a great location in Forest Lake, anything you need is walkable from the house and you can easily get down to the water right from the backyard! We stayed for the Chisago Lakes Triathlon and it was a quick 10-15min drive over to Paradise Park from the property. Sonja was great and very accommodating, and we will definitely be staying here again for our next little beach town getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Summer vacation by the lake

Cottage was nice clean and well stocked with everything you need. The area was nice in walking distance of shops restaurant bar park and beach. Nice thing that was a plus is the cottage had a ramp which with my husband who has mobility issues and can't walk long distance help getting his power travel wheelchair inside to charge. Also we travel with foldable shower chair which is hit or miss at some places wheater it fit in the shower it worked out great. The host response to question was fast on response time. The only recommended changes which is very minor would be to clearly mark which dock belongs to the cottage and which outdoor chairs to use at the dock. Another idea would be shower head that can be movable with a hose. But these minor things would not stop us from returning. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Forest Lake Cabin

Most accommodating and so responsive. This was a perfect place for us. Great location and we will be back. Super clean! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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