Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Apple River
15 min walk
St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
22 min drive
Trollhaugen
39 min drive
New Richmond, WI (RNH-New Richmond Regional)
54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Apple River. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washer/dryer and fireplace
Amenities include a computer
Just a 2-minute drive from Apple River and 12 minutes from Townline Lake

Cozy Balsam Lake Home: Deck, Private Dock + Kayaks offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Balsam Lake cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Mixer
Refrigerator
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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.2

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

allison h.

31 May 2024

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.

10 Aug 2023

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.

5 Aug 2023

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.

2 Aug 2022

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.

13 Jun 2021

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.

18 Sept 2020

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.

6 Aug 2020

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.

13 Jul 2020

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.

20 Aug 2019

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.

13 Aug 2019

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.

20 Jul 2019

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

27 Aug 2018

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

15 Aug 2018

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

13 Aug 2018

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.

30 Jul 2018

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.

16 Oct 2017

Awesome!

Perfect! Quiet, relaxing, everything we needed!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Vickie T., Omaha, NE

16 Sept 2017

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

7 Aug 2017

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.

31 Jul 2017

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.

24 Jul 2017

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.

7 Jul 2017

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