Family-friendly vacation rentals in Forest Lake

I would not hesitate to stay here again! Aaron and Colleen were fantastic hosts who went above and beyond to provide super clear instructions and labeling. They left really nice host treats in the apartment for us. Being there for a week, it was absolutely amazing to have a peloton bike, treadmill, and rower. They also had yoga mats and dumbbells. we felt a little spoiled with the hot tub and sauna as well! All the streaming apps were logged in and ready to go. You will not be lacking for coffee or tea options! They were always super responsive and flexible. Listen up, all of you morning shake or smoothie drinkers, they have a Vitamix blender! If you know, you know. We were able to do laundry, which was really helpful upon returning home. One less thing to do! They made checkout way easier than I’m used to at any Airbnb. I’d advise you bring your slippers because it is a basement apartment and the floors carry a chill! That said, there’s a nice gas fireplace to cozy up with!

We booked three nights to accommodate extended family coming from Chicago and Duluth to celebrate my son’s graduation from UMN. This place was perfect for us! There was plenty of room for everybody. The kitchen, open living room area, and deck worked really well for entertaining. We threw a BBQ get together for my son’s friends, a huge success in this great space. The place is very well stocked with everything we needed. We also heated up the sauna each morning to start the day! Emily was very responsive to our every need. Thank you!

We thoroughly enjoyed our four days at this lovely home! The house was comfortable, clean, and the hosts thought of everything - even left notes with instructions for the remotes and had card games out for us to play with the kiddos. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend to anyone considering this house.

We had a great time staying at Miranda’s home. Tons of space, really clean, and had everything we could ever need. I think this is the most well-stocked Airbnb I have stayed at. Miranda provided so many thoughtful items such as all of the essential kitchen supplies, games/movies, and bathroom items. The hot tub was amazing and there were even bath robes for everyone and extra towels. Would definitely recommend this place!

My friends & I had an amazing weekend stay! 10/10, would definitely recommend & will hopefully be back in the future!

Amy Jo was a wonderful host and we felt right at home! The home was spacious and clean, the bed was comfy, and my little one had a blast playing with the toys and watching the ducks on the pond. We would definitely stay here again in the future.

I was so happy to re-visit! This place is just an oasis of solitude and so beautiful!

Jill was truly the best host. She was so accommodating and made us feel as though we were her top priority. She was quick to respond and was proactive in making our stay feel as special as possible. We highly recommend her property (s) and would love to stay with her again if we are in the area.

Had a wonderful stay it was perfect for our girls weekend and the mini fridge was such a nice touch! I also enjoyed the easy checkout truly made us feel like we could enjoy ourselves this weekend!

Another great stay in Falcon Heights! We loved the fenced in back yard for the dogs.

There was a lack of communication from the start, but once everyone was on the same page, we were fine! The beds were very comfortable and the place was spacious for the 4 of us.

We loved our stay. Location was great. Walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, and a brew pub. Loved the fenced in yard for our dog! I also appreciated the nice selection of coffee and tea! Would definitely stay here again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful getaway at this cabin. It was just what our family of five needed. Beautiful location, great & responsive hosts and time in nature can’t be beat! Would love to visit again in the future- our kids and dog had a wonderful time.

This was the perfect spot for our family: mom, dad, 2 teenage boys and the pups. Exactly what we needed to spread out, the yard was fantastic and so easy to get to any part of Minneapolis from this location. Very clean and everything we needed for a great weekend. James was also so helpful. Will definitely be back!

The apartment was great! The neighborhood is very nice, beautiful, and walkable, very close to the university. The check-in was smooth. It was amazing for our weekend trip to the Twin Cities.

Very responsive host. Comfortable and convenient home in a nice neighborhood. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. As someone who has lived in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, I love this location. 15-20 mins to pretty much anywhere you want to go and very close to Highland neighborhood in St. Paul, which means you are close to some shopping and restaurants. Mississippi Blvd has sidewalks within a block and a half of this home and it’s very close to Hidden Falls Park. Shower is awesome with great water pressure. Water does get scalding hot, so be aware of that. More of an awareness thing than complaint as there is nice hot water. Convenient closest with hangers, soaps in shower, etc. We would stay again.

Brooke was a fabulous hostess for us and a very prompt communicator before and during our stay. The house was clean, well maintained, and check in was easy upon arrival. The check out instructions were simple and easy to follow. I would say the house sleeps 8 adults very comfortably with 3 fun bedrooms, a loft, and a dayroom off the pool; we squeezed in 10 and it was sufficient. We had plenty of bathroom space for all the ladies, which was a plus! The hot tub and pool were wonderful amenities. The price felt a bit high but it was a fabulous, well-worth it choice for our bachelorette who loves all things vintage.

Great location near trails, Cedar Lake and Theodore Wirth Park! Grace was very responsive with lots of helpful information! Easy in and out; it had everything we needed; Appreciated the large selection of coffee pods for the Keurig in the morning!

Eric’s place was great! The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, seasonings and even a few small groceries items! The hot tub was easily accessible through the back bedroom patio doors. It was the perfect end to our day! Location was awesome as well, just 5-10 minutes from downtown. Would stay again!

The place was beautiful. Exactly what we hoped for, for a family gathering. Lots of stuff to do whether it’s winter, summer, spring, or fall. Our host was very responsive and gave us lots of ideas and options. This was perfect for a large family gathering over Christmas. We had a blast. Ages 3-74 voted we would definitely come back!

We now stay at this cozy cottage yearly for a family, mother/daughter trip. My husband and I are also interested in staying for our own romantic get away sometime. It is the perfect blend of city perks combined with a wooded, lake view natural environment. We also loved enjoying the huge hot tub outside right in the middle of winter. It was a joy all around that we can’t wait to enjoy again and keep recommending!