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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61016 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
  • Apple River
    15 min walk
  • Joel Marsh Wildlife Area
    16 min drive
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    22 min drive
  • Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Apple River and Townline Lake. .This cabin is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Chelstrom Lake and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Polk County Forest.
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What's nearby

  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 22 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 24 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Trollhaugen - 39 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Saint Croix River - 41 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Wild Mountain - 49 min drive - 30.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmith Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Straight 8 Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Duck's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Lodge – Lounge & Supperclub - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks

Unplug from everyday life at this charming Balsam Lake vacation rental. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath house is nestled alongside White Ash Lake which is part of the Apple River system known for kayaking, fishing, canoeing and other water adventures! The home has everything you need for a stress-free stay from the well-equipped kitchen and electric fireplace to the living room's 50" cable TV. When it's time to explore, you'll find several lakes nearby including Balsam Lake, Bone Lake, and Loveless Lake!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Polk County Health Department Permit: #76783

In-Unit Laundry | Fire Pit | Peaceful Neighborhood

With fishing, hiking, and all-around outdoor fun at your fingertips, you'll have everything you need to create a Wisconsin vacation for the record books - great for active families and groups!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Front & back decks, deck furniture, bench swing, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen cable TVs, DVD player, VCR, movie collection, fireplace, computer desk, dining table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, drip coffee maker, toaster, stand mixer, microwave, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: A/C, central heat, ceiling fans, towels/linens, washer/dryer, 6 kayaks, 14-foot rowboat, canoe
FAQ: Stairs required for access, grab rails in bathroom
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (4 vehicles), boat/RV/trailer parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Apple River (8.4 miles), FAWN-DOE-ROSA Wildlife Educational Park (22.5 miles), Taylors Falls (23.0 miles), Interstate State Park (23.0 miles), St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (23.6 miles), Wild Mountain Winter & Summer Recreation (30.1 miles), Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway (30.0 miles)
AREA LAKES: White Ash Lake (on-site), Big Blake Lake (3.9 miles), Half Moon Lake (10.0 miles), Balsam Lake (10.3 miles), Bone Lake (11.9 miles), Loveless Lake (14.0 miles), North Twin Lake (14.5 miles), Mud Lake (14.7 miles), Straight Lake State Park (14.9 miles), Big Butternut Lake (16.9 miles), Wapogasset Lake (20.1 miles), Herby Lake (24.7 miles), Rice Lake (33.7 miles)
TASTY GRUB: Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods (7.7 miles), Thirsty Otter Tavern & Resort (9.9 miles), Hack’s Pub (14.1 miles), JJ’s Club 35 (15.0 miles), Sir Smoke A Lot’s BBQ Barn (18.8 miles), Northwoods Bakery & Cafe (21.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (77.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, and large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property is not equipped with WiFi
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Cable programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cabin features a video library, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,016 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Balsam Lakefront Home w Private Dock & Kayaks Cabin
Balsam Lakefront Home w Private Dock & Kayaks
Balsam front w Private Dock &
Balsam Lakefront Home w/ Private Dock Kayaks!
Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks Cabin
Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks Balsam Lake
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Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allison h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The house was very comfortable and spacious--loved the layout, it had a pleasant "open" feel and lovely view of the lake. We had everything we needed with kitchen, laundry, balcony and deck, bedding and towels, and boats were a big plus. The tap water tasted clean and very good, which is not always the case on vacation! Fishing for northern was good from kayaks and we could catch some bluegills and bass off the pier. We went at the end of May, and the mosquitoes were fierce on the first day when it was rainy and cloudy, but not nearly as bad on the sunny, slightly windy days. The lake was very weedy, but a machine was working on cutting down the weeds while we were there. We spent one afternoon at Fawn-Doe-Rosa wildlife park, which was delightful--great place to take children to see animals up close. Also went hiking at Interstate Park, which has spectacular scenery for short hikes. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much and would gladly come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Weekend
Great weekend. Kayaks were a hit with the kids. Kids caught a ton of fish off the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
It was very a nice place to stay. It had a lot of accomodations. Everything worked out. The only thing that would be an improvement is the wi-fi but it was also nice to have that good quality family time without the screen time. Great fishing and the quality times
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful Fishing Trip
My brothers-in-law and I stayed at this cabin for a fishing weekend and had a great time. Though White Ash Lake is small, we caught a lot of fish including some larger Northern and Bass. The cabin itself is comfortable and clean and was a good space for the three of us. The only drawback to note is there is no WiFi, so be prepared if you need cell service. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well equipped
Was cleaner and nicer than the pictures with everything we need thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and serenity
Lovely deck to sit on ..perfect view of the lake looking down lots of woodpeckers for entertainment.. enjoyed kayaking to the other adjoining Lake and saw a few loons as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jai K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
My kids had a wonderful time once they worked up the courage to jump off the end of the dock. Cabin is very nice and well taken care of.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Cabin was very clean and kitchen equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. We really enjoyed using the kayaks that were available to use. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Loved the location, bring your fishing pole. The kids can catch plenty of fish off the dock. If your lucky you can catch the 24" northern I returned to the lake, just from fishing from the dock with a top water. The owners were very welcoming. There are plenty of things to keep you occupied. The beds were comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owners were very nice property clean
Check in easy and very nice property with supplies info on all the to dos in the neighborhood

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
We had an absolutely perfect stay at Balsam Lake. The house was exactly what we expected. Very well taken care of, clean and had everything we needed. It was wonderful having 5 Kayaks and a canoe to take on the peaceful lake. The neighbors were friendly and Bill the caretaker was very kind and is just up the road if you need him. We had plenty of room inside and out, we had 6 people in all. The gas grill on the deck was great and we used it for every meal. It’s a close drive to Amery if you need anything . The only negative is the mosquitos but that is to be expected with so much water and woods near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O., Garnavillo

Great well equipped cabin on White Ash Lake!
Wonderful cabin on a small quiet lake. We stayed there with another couple a year ago and enjoyed it so much we returned again this year. The cabin had everything we needed. The guys had good success fishing in the North White Ash Lake. We girls went to Winehaven Winery in Chisago City, MN one day and to The Dancing Dragonfly Winery in St. Croix Falls, WI another day. Had been to both a year ago and enjoyed our time there. Ate out two evenings, one at Sue's Bar & Grill south of Osceola, WI, for all you can eat wings on Wednesday nights--Fantastic, for well under $10. We also had all you can eat ribs at The Thirsty Otter in Balsam Lake, which they do on Thursday nights. Excellent as well! The cabin has a garage that is well equipped for cleaning fish. Enjoyed sitting down by the docks or on one of the decks. All in all, a very relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A., Lees Summit

Great time for our family vacation!
The place was exactly as described, and was perfect for a family of 5. The extra amenities like the Kayak's and the Row boat were a nice added benefit. The fishing was fantastic and the home was neat and clean. We really had a great time with only one exception and this was not the owners fault. The lake was too weedy to swim so we could not just jump in to cool off. The boating and fishing made up for it and the caretaker checked in on us just enough to make us feel at home. 5 stars and thank you for sharing your home! Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

samantha j., saint paul MN

Good fun mom's get away weekend
Plenty of room had everything we needed,took out the kayaks and row boat wish we would have been able to use the pontoon or have the option to pay more to use it ,no wifi or phone to use ,but other than that we had fun .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

John A.

Review
We enjoyed ourselves but were dismayed at how weedy the lake was and the annoying weed cutting machine for2 days. The ad for the property was misleading as it sounded like we were on BalsamLake.The deck facing the lake was dirty we had to sweep it off and wipe tables off to use them.We made the best of it all and the fishing was good. Still had a fun time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Awesome!
Perfect! Quiet, relaxing, everything we needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Vickie T., Omaha, NE

Escape to White Ash Lake!
The home was a great location...so peaceful! Kitchen allowed for all of us to gather and enjoy our time together while keeping an eye on the beautiful lake out back. The owners had it stocked with most things necessary, could have used a few more cooking staples in the cupboard/but not a bid deal. There was only 1 blanket offered and no extra pillows for the pullout bed, so maybe bring an extra with you...We loved that they had 3 kayaks with paddles..and the row boat..as we all were able to get out and discover the lake. Bring your fishing pole if you fish...it looked like great fishing! The owners were VERY accommodating and even allowed us extra time for check out due to the rain we had..That made a HUGE difference for us and we really appreciated their willingness to work with us! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Sara H., St. Paul MN

Nice cabin for a friend getaway
This place was clean and had everything we needed for a nice relaxing vacation. The kayaks, canoe and row boat made for a nice time on the lake. The lake is very peaceful, but not very good for swimming if you dislike weeds like I do. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Beautiful, had everything we needed. It was cozy and comfortable. Good fishing, nice fire pit, etc.
We had a great time here. Very relaxing, clean, and so many amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

A peaceful experience!
So peaceful, the property is super clean with a spacious kitchen. Close to a general store. Only downfall were the weeds up by the shore/dock so if you want to go swimming you need to paddle out to the middle of the lake. Overall great experience, we would come back/recommend.

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Very nice place. Thanks for sharing it with us!
The fishing was fun! The kitchen had the essentials. The house was very comfortable and the bed was great for a good night's sleep. We really appreciated air conditioning! So nice to have met Dale and Chris. We thank you for sharing your piece of heaven on earth with us!! I think a pizza pan would be a nice addition, but was glad the cheese cleaned up nicely from the bottom of the oven. Thanks again! Good addition to the VRBO family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017