Family-friendly vacation rentals in Forest Lake

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!

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.

The Writers Cabin-Sauna/hot tub/river access

Welcome to the Writer’s Cabin at Wilder Retreat on the Saint Croix. A place to unplug and unwind. Designed to slow you down and reconnect you with nature. This thoughtfully designed tiny cabin blends beauty and comfort, with access to the saint croix river and use of wood-fired sauna and wood-fired hot tub and outdoor shower. The cabin features a queen bed in the loft, cooktop, solar power, and a pump sink. A gas fireplace keeps things cozy in the winter months. Come to rest. Leave restored.

Jim & Peg’s Private Suite

Your private suite includes a bedroom with two queen beds, a kitchen and sitting nook, a bathroom, a large television with cable and hookups for your tech devices. A den/ living room with a fireplace and a tv, and a private deck. Just steps out the door you can take the stairway down to the lake and enjoy sunset and lake views. Lake toys are available. Our home is just a quick 2mi drive into the town of White Bear Lake- a charming, hip and town full of shopping, dinning, more lake.

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.

Modern Cozy Suite w/ Kitchen & Private Entrance

Discover an ideal retreat in this well-designed suite. Unwind on a plush queen Casper bed for a restful night. Indulge in a luxurious full bath including stunning floor-to-ceiling tile, heated floors & bathrobes. Start your day with freshly brewed coffee in a fully equipped kitchen, featuring a stove, oven, microwave, tea kettle, and a spacious fridge with a freezer. Explore the beauty of White Bear Lake, one of the Twin Cities largest lakes. This Airbnb stay is sure to be memorable.

Simple and Serene

The Stable is one of several live/work studios on a property that hosts artists in retreat and those seeking time for spiritual sustenance and personal reflection. We also enjoy hosting tourists who align with our mission. This 20x25 studio has an electric stove, fridge, container water, and a piano! It's served by a privy just a few steps from the door. Our community thrives on healthy wholistic living. Residents and guests agree to remain alcohol and drug free during their stay.

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!

Riverside Retreat- A small cabin for big memories!

Renovated cabin nestled high in the pines overlooking the river. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space where the river views will take your breath away. We have a great selection of games, books and movies to snuggle up with in front of our warm fireplace. Bring your snowmobiles, ATVs and ice fishing gear as we are close to the Gandy Dancer Trails and our beautiful river flows to two lakes for great fishing - end at our bonfire pit to roast S'mores and swap stories!

Loons Nest in Stillwater, MN

Entire lower level of home is yours with a private entrance. Welcome to Loons Nest! Located minutes from Stillwater… the 1848 Birthplace of Minnesota located on the scenic St. Croix River! A place where authentic paddle wheel riverboats and gondolas glide the waters. Historic Main Street shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment are yours inside this charming town. Beautiful Stillwater is a short drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Wisconsin border.