Family-friendly vacation rentals in Forest Lake

Lakefront Cabin | Amazing Views | Kayaks Wildlife

Welcome to The Backwater, a newly built architect designed year-round getaway on Pike Lake in Amery, WI. Nestled in the back of a quiet, lilypad-filled bay teeming with wildlife, our cabin is the perfect destination for guests who appreciate original design and crave a unique experience. Our amenities are luxurious, but our attitude is chill inside our comfy, creative digs full of nostalgic, vintage vibes. Come stay and play on the bay while enjoying Polk Co.! Follow along @thebackwater_wi on IG

Cozy Mother-In-Law Apartment—No Cleaning Fee!

Voted 2021 and 2023 Readers’ Choice Best Bed & Breakfast! Steal your getaway at one of Osceola’s most historic estates. Wonderfully nestled in the St. Croix Valley, this apartment’s location will not disappoint. You’ll be a brief walk from beautiful downtown Osceola, close enough to explore the great outdoors, and a short distance from all that the Twin Cities has to offer. You’ll get a cozy and comfortable layout, thoughtful amenities, attached heated garage, and assistance just a message away!

Wolf Creek Luxury Eco-Tiny Home on the Ridge

Experience our custom-built eco-friendly tiny home perched on the top of the ridge above the majestic St Croix River Valley. Enjoy expansive views from the deck, loft or many windows looking over the valley. Enjoy our private barrel-sauna, fire-pit, gas grill, pond with canoes and kayak or Wolf Creek with a private crystal-clear swimming hole! Or just chill on the ridge watching the many birds and wildlife. Just over an hour drive from the Twin Cities, a romantic and memorable stay awaits you!

The Wissahickon Inn - The Cozy Cabin In The Woods

You'll love our cabin in the woods! Once a historic mercantile, the Wissahickon Cabin has been transformed into a cozy cabin for 2 - 4 guests. The cabin is situated in the forest and visible from the Gandy Dancer Trail. The front porch boasts an access path directly to the popular Woolly Bike Trail. Our cabin is secluded in the woods, but it's less than a 5-minute drive to downtown St Croix Falls, Interstate Park, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy a peaceful getaway in the north woods!

On River’s Bend | Apple River | Hiking | Campfire

Perched high on the banks of the Apple River, this timber-framed cabin offers spectacular views of the river and wildlife. We’ve spotted bald eagles, deer, ducks, geese, great blue heron, golden eagle, fox, beaver, bear and wild turkey from the comfort of the cabin. One hour from the Twin Cities, it’s the perfect cabin getaway for couples, friends, and families. Located on private acreage in Amery, WI you will be near rivers, lakes, hiking trails and all that Northern Wisconsin has to offer.

Quiet Seclusion at Trade River Retreat Cabin

Remote, tranquil, quiet and exceedingly private getaway right on the banks of a protected river, only 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities! Even the beautiful drive there is relaxing. Enter a world of peace and calm deep in the woods. Make delicious meals in a well-stocked modern high-end kitchen, play in the river, relax in the sauna or enjoy a bonfire. This is not your typical cabin but a spiritual eco-oasis with a unique eclectic blend of modern, rustic, Native American and Japanese aesthetic.

Romantic Lakeside Loft.

A wonderful lakeside getaway, with beautiful lake views from your suite and deck. Guest suite includes full kitchen, living room with fireplace, bedroom with attached full bath. Private entrance on side of home with your own private deck for lounging. dining and grilling. Large yard for playing games, fire pit and outdoor tiki bar. Plenty of dock space for boats. Direct access to lake for floating ,paddling, swimming, fishing and relaxing. Paddleboard and kayak available for your use.

Nordlys Lodging Co. - MetalLark Tower

Perched high among the trees with breathtaking views of the hidden lake and wildflower meadows, MetalLark Tower is the perfect getaway. This two-story, 800 sq.ft. cabin has one king bed, one hide-away bunk bed, and one bathroom. We put the living area high up on the second floor to give our guests a bird’s eye view. Floor to ceiling glass brings the outdoors inside, and each season brings its own unique perspective. Staying in MetalLark tower is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

Beauty & Serenity. 6 guests/2 bedrooms!

The space is tastefully decorated! It has two bedrooms with a Day bed with pull-out trundle, a Queen sofa bed in the living room. Has parking & private entry, full kitchen, dining & living room with private full bath, Dish-network TV in each bedroom & living room. Forest Lake is a quaint town 30 minutes from both downtowns of the twin cities. It’s close to the Blaine airport, sports center+Running Aces Casino. It has several shops+ restaurants+ a beach area on Forest Lake!

A North Chalet on North Lindstrom Lake

North Chalet is a secondary floor and loft suite in a traditional red and white Swedish style home with interior Scandinavian charm. Located in "Little Sweden" Lindstrom, the chalet is a short hill down from the center of town, so close one can walk to breakfast at the Swedish Inn or bakery and visit the small shops in the thriving town center. Your front door is on a quiet road that ends in a natural boat launch, convenient to the home’s beach on North Lindstrom Lake.

Star Gazing Glass House 4 Season with Hot Tub

This glass house has a mini split offering both heat and air conditioning. There is something truly magical about being submersed in nature. Watching beautiful snowflakes cascade around its walls, snuggled under heated blankets while star gazing. Rainstorms have a new meaning, sunsets and sunrises become a life-changing experience. This is a photographer's dream, a romantic getaway, or the perfect place to reconnect with yourself. Private hot tub and fire pit.

3 Bed Lake House w/ HOT TUB

3 bedroom (2 king, 1 queen), 2 bath house located on South Center Lake. Soak in the beautiful view from the HOT TUB and private balconies. Enjoy your summer on the lake or cozy up for a night in with the heated floors during the winter months. Snacks and a coffee, fresh ground from our local roaster (Dark or light roast - your choice!) Onsite laundry/gas grill/full kitchen/yard games/paddle boat/canoe Entrance on lower level is wheelchair accessible.