Title: The Clear Lake Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105537893&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Clear Lake Retreat Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Clear Lake Retreat ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices - The Clear Lake Retreat (Forest Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/2aa60a2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - The Clear Lake Retreat (Forest Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/9007bf6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices - The Clear Lake Retreat (Forest Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/77f28b9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Clear Lake Retreat (Forest Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/72ce4df4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Clear Lake Retreat (Forest Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105537900/105537893/6efa5c8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Clear Lake Retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Clear Lake Retreat Clear Lake Retreat will offer your most robust Airbnb cottage rental nestled in the beauty of wooded cabin landscaping, with your own private lake access to Clear Lake just steps away (Disclosure: Private Access is across the street). This beautiful cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away, family trip, friends’ weekend, poker night, ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and so many more! Book today - Don't Miss out on your Premier Minnesota Lake Cottage! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119574600/119574580/097e14f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom in North Branch. 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Forest Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=89716010&PinnedHotelID=89716010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 274650 ## About the area Located in Forest Lake, this vacation home is on a lake. Tanners Brook and Castlewood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area and Houle Wildlife Management Area. National Sports Center and Pine Tree Apple Orchard are also worth visiting. [Visit our Forest Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forest-Lake.dx55709) [View more Vacation homes in Minneapolis - St. Paul](https://www.expedia.ca/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178287-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.25666%2C-93.01321&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kg5VMiHbHdsEHU0lCmZxUqZr8Uc=) Forest Lake, MN ### What's nearby - Clear Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Summerfield Park 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Fenway Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Eagle Bluff Park 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area 4 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Fridley Station 25 min drive - St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Love's Travel Stop 3 min drive - Running Aces Casino & Racetrack 4 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Culver's 5 min drive - Starbucks 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Clear Lake Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Clear Lake Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Clear Lake Retreat? ### Where is The Clear Lake Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Clear Lake Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendyjopalma Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Lake Retreat Andy's property was so beautiful and comfortable that we extended our stay. ##### wendyjopalma Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay!! We came home to Mn for Christmas and this property was a wonderful cozy home to spend the holiday in! Very easy to find location, near everything you could ever need. The owner was very quick to respond with any questions I asked, everything you need is in the house, and the garage/gameroom/bedroom was a teenage boys dream!! Would definitely stay again! ##### Amber W. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex W. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ice fishing stay Me, my wife, 2 friends, and our 1.5 year old wanted a place on the lake to ice fish for the weekend. The place was great for this, water access is right across the street. The heated garage was awesome. This place was great for what we needed. Got into some pike, perch, and walleye ##### Alex W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curt J. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Bigger than it looks, plenty of space to get “away” but lots of gathering places. Everything we needed (except ice—but that’s my fault for not asking).Garage/Mancave really cool. Andrew was easy to communicate with and reach. ##### Curt J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex A. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great time on the lake with some friends, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to get away for the weekend without having to go too far away from the cities. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ff10f225-d9d5-4442-b8e8-d2e9e500e9fa-1756773853954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alex A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenden C. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent stay! Tucked away far enough from the road to not be bothered, but close enough to town for food and fun! Great for a weekend with the boys! Host is super friendly and quick to respond and the cabin is super clean! A great place for family and friends! ##### Brenden C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy H. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place! This worked perfect for a little weekend get away. Nice place. ##### Andy H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Clifford W. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Clear Lake Nice place lots of things to do ##### Clifford W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara A. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July Clean and nice amenities. Game room and backyard nice for entertainment. Great location. ##### Barbara A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Renata D. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Fun cabin stay This cabin is well equipped and has an expansive game room. It would be an excellent place to stay for a family with older children. We were disappointed that the cabin wasn’t directly on the lake but it did have lake access. ##### Renata D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### June Q. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Getaway Our family stayed at Walleye Cove in Forest Lake for three nights. We wanted to stay near our sports activities in Lino Lakes while also feeling like we were escaping to a lakeside cabin. Every amenity we needed was supplied and we were very comfortable. The garage was an extremely fun space for the kids. Andy was also very attentive and communicated with us very well. ##### June Q. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brennan W. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cabin by the lake We had a wonderful stay for a whole week. Very quiet and friendly neighborhood and a beautiful lake to fish on. ##### Brennan W. 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