
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Forest Lake
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Explore 30 vacation rentals in Forest Lake

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Forest Lake vacation rentals start at G$12,552 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
30 of Forest Lake vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Forest Lake rentals

4.9 Average rating
Forest Lake stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Forest Lake
Guests agree: these family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

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!

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!

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!

Luxury Barn Cottage and Villa at Hope Glen Farm
The Corn Crib Cottage Barn or Villa is a luxurious and rustic 1100 square foot space. The Corn Crib originally used to dry corn and animal housing. This is a very rare historical building built in the 1920's The villa has a 2 person whirlpool jacuzzi , rain shower, beautiful full kitchen, fireplace and next to the 550 acre Washington County Cottage Grove Ravine regional park reserve. The Cottage is near the famous lofty lodge treehouse in the area. Treehouse on airbnb listing number 14059804

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.

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.

Heirloom Cottage | Wooded Retreat, Hot Tub & Sauna
A beautiful 1920s cottage on 1.2 wooded acres on a quiet Arden Hills street, 15 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul. It feels a world away. Cared for by Luke and Beka. Cozy fireside sitting room, peaceful sunroom with a hanging swing, well-stocked kitchen with a coffee bar, and a glass-walled backyard studio. Hot tub and sauna open year-round. Comfortable beds and thoughtful touches. Sleeps 10. Built for friend trips, family weekends, and anyone who could use a good exhale. Come rest.

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.

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!

The Grace Place
In downtown White Bear Lake. Walking distance to caribou, shops, restaurants & cupNcone. Home is an upper level with 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom. Guests must walk up a flight of stairs located in the rear of the home to enter the house. If stairs are not your friend you will want to pass on this listing . Home has smart TV with Netflix and local channels. Pet welcome for $100 a trip or $25 a night (whichever is less). There is also a charge for more then 5 guests of $25 a night.
Popular amenities for Forest Lake family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Modern Lagoon Retreat | Hot Tub • Fire Pit • Art

3 Bed Lake House w/ HOT TUB

Snowshoe Creek & Little Wood Lake Tiny House

5000sf house-13 acres of privacy-Abundant wildlife

Nordic Lake Cabin : Sauna/Hot Tub/Pontoon Rental

HOT TUB, Waterfront, sleeps 9+, game room & more!

Historic Home w Modern Updates Near Taylor's Falls

Private Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Game Room
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

On River’s Bend | Apple River | Hiking | Camp Fire

Yurt-Style Tent at Stone Creek Farm

Game Room, Theater, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly

Loons Nest in Stillwater, MN

Very private, country, wildlife, & comfort of home

The Cardinal Cabin

The Artist Loft Saint Croix Falls, WI

Entire home near Afton Alps, state parks, beach
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Carriage house with private garden

Swimming Pool, Kid Friendly & Free Parking

5BD Oasis Retreat w/ New Hot Tub

Summer Pool, Private Sauna, Steam Shower

BrewhausNE;Hot-tub,pond,pizza oven, great location

Charming Linden Hills cottage by Lake Harriet

The Illuminated Lake Como

Large home w/ pool, hot tub & arcade
When is the best time to visit Forest Lake?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | G$54,600 GYD | G$52,299 GYD | G$56,064 GYD | G$58,993 GYD | G$62,550 GYD | G$72,173 GYD | G$75,520 GYD | G$75,310 GYD | G$62,759 GYD | G$55,437 GYD | G$55,437 GYD | G$54,182 GYD |
| Avg. temp | -9°C | -6°C | 1°C | 8°C | 15°C | 21°C | 24°C | 22°C | 18°C | 10°C | 2°C | -6°C |
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