Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown!
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Popular amenities
- DryerDryer
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- WasherWasher
- FireplaceFireplace
- Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
- KitchenKitchen
Explore the area
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- Tanners Brook13 min walk
- Running Aces Casino6 min drive
- M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center7 min drive
- Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)50 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Forest Lake
What's nearby
- Tanners Brook - 13 min walk
- Running Aces Casino - 6 min drive
- M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 7 min drive
- Xcel Energy Center - 29 min drive
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 29 min drive
Getting around
- The nearest major airports are:<br />St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown): 28-min drive, 27.7 mi/44.6 km<br /> Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP): 40-min drive, 34.1 mi/54.8 km<br /> Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud): 51-min drive, 48 mi/77.3 km<br /> <p></p>
Restaurants
- Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Culver's - 18 min walk
- Taco Bell - 2 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown!
We are walking distance to downtown Forest Lake, including the Dairy Queen, Kodiak Coffee, multiple restaurants, the city park and the city beach. The bike trail is across the street and steps away, and we have a bike for your enjoyment. If you are here on a summer Tuesday night, you won’t want to miss Arts and Crafts in the park with food trucks and live music. Don’t worry about parking - you can walk to the park in about 7 minutes! We are conveniently located about 30 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Our cottage sleeps 8 comfortably (10 max with extra-person fees for guests 9 and 10) in 4 bedrooms (2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Bunk, and 1 Twin in the hallway [Twin has no closet]). Note: We welcome children but do not have a Pack’n Play or crib, nor is the home setup for the safety of small children. Please feel free to bring your own children’s items. If you should need some necessities and/or groceries, we are an easy drive to Target and Walmart. We are close to Cub Foods for groceries, and there are plenty of fast food places near the interstate. The Keys Cafe is also a favorite and only a short drive away. If you are here for the 4th of July the parade goes right past the house on the street and the fireworks are on a barge in the middle of our lake.
Amenities included:
Home internet and free Wifi. A full bathroom on each level. Whole house boiler heat, if needed and bedroom AC window units (May-Sept only)
-Main Level: Full kitchen with New dishwasher, gas range, microwave and fridge. Flatscreen ROKU Smart TVs in the eat-in kitchen and Queen bedroom, in-room window AC units in the Living Room and bedroom, ceiling fans in the kitchen and dining room. There is a lakeside desk to get your work done.
-Upstairs: Flatscreen ROKU Smart TVs in each of the 2 King bedrooms and in-room window AC units
-Lower Level: Large Flatscreen ROKU Smart TV in lower-level family room with a futon, kitchenette with fridge, sink and microwave, washer/dryer. Full bathroom with shower is just inside the lower level door for easy cleanup after playing at the beach. (NOTE: The infrared sauna in the bunk room is not for rental use.) For cold nights there is a gas fireplace for use when you are in the family room. This is not meant to heat the basement, so please turn it off when not enjoying the ambiance.
Parking: Plenty of parking on our over-sized gravel area when pulling in at an angle. There is no parking inside the garage but you can park on the pad in front of the garage, which is handy for easy unloading. (Important Parking NOTE: We share our driveway with our neighbors to the north. Please Do NOT BLOCK the cars from coming in/out of the neighbor’s garage. Please stay entirely on our side of the driveway.)
Enjoy outdoor living in a number of areas: 1.) Deck lakeside off the living room, 2.) Side patio area with a swing and outdoor eating area and BBQ, 3.) Fire pit in the grass near the beach (perfect for s’mores), 4.) The sandy beach and of course 5.) the lake!
Please note, our home is close to both our neighbors. We have the utmost respect for them and expect the same of our guests. No parties/events, no loud music/noise, no smoking/vaping (owner is severely allergic to smoke and pets and has asthma), and no drugs or illegal activity is allowed. As stated, NO PETS! Please respect our neighbors' privacy!
Note: The house does have 2 outdoor ARLO cameras monitoring the front door and the beach from afar for security purposes. There are no cameras in the home. You will be charged for any damages, inside or outside or for excessive messes left by you or your party, those fees will be added on top of the standard cleaning fees and start at $500.
Please take care of our home as if it were your own! Enjoy your time at Forest Lake!!!
Property manager
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Deck/patio
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 1 accessible parking space
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycle parking on site
- Bicycles on site
- Gym on site
- Kayak on site
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing 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
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Garden
- Recycling
- Unit size: 2,545 square feet
- Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
- Note from host: Please bring your own child safety items!
Important information
You need to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this cabin?
This cabin is located in Forest Lake, close to Running Aces Casino.
Is parking available on site at this cabin?
Yes, there is accessible parking and bicycle parking available.
Is this cabin associated with a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.
Is Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown! a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin with some featuring lake views.
Are there hot tubs at Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.
Does this cabin provide breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.
Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
How close is the airport from this cabin?
The closest major airport to this cabin is St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown), which is 27.7 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP), which is around 29.3 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown!?
Yes, every cabin at Sandy Beach Cottage on Forest Lake with your own dock and an easy walk downtown! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.
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