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Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake

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Lake View!
View from the lake
Large Porch
Enjoy a cup of coffee on the large screened in porch.
Fabolous Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Balsam Lake, WI
  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Amery, WI (AHH-Amery Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 3 Double Beds

Lower

1 Double Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake

Welcome to Worries End! Our family cabin is a short drive from the Twin Cities and is the perfect place to relax for a summer or winter vacation.

Our cabin was built in 2016 and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a good sized basement family room, sitting room with a fireplace and a porch just steps from the lake. There is a queen bed, a full size bed and a bunk room that offers 2 full beds, a twin and a full trundle. It has all the conveniences of home, including central air conditioning. Outside there is a flat lawn on the lakeside and 2 docks that provide fantastic swimming and fishing.

Balsam Lake Wisconsin is a premier vacation location. It is 25 minutes from St Croix Falls and about 75 minutes from the Twin Cities. The lake is 2000+ acres with great fishing and water fun. The local Marina (Sunnyside Marine) has boats, pontoons and other water toys to rent. There are 2 restaurants that you can boat to on the lake and countless other great eating spots within 20 minutes of the property. Turtle Lake Casino, Wild Mountain, Trollhaugen and Taylors Falls are all about a 25 minute drive from the property and offer many fun activities. For the winter enthusiasts, the lake is great for ice fishing and the Gandy Dancer Snowmobile trail is right there.

Establishment Number - 76785

Property manager

Scott Whitehead

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Balsam Lake

Located in Balsam Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Luck Golf Course and Dancing Dragonfly Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Balsam Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin - 33 min drive - 28.7 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 38 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Saint Croix River - 40 min drive - 34.7 km
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 42 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Wild Mountain - 54 min drive - 48.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmith Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Brewery & Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Julies Java Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hack's Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Vacation Spot - Cabin on Balsam Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Camp Douglas Lake, Straight Lake Wilderness State Park and Rainbow Lake. Apple River and Straight Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great Home ! New and Clean ! Best location for privacy. Excellent dock for fishing and small boat. I brought my parents and daughter for a 4 day stay and it was really fun ! Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay!

Beautiful, quiet location, we will be back for a third time. We enjoyed several of the recommended restaurants and activities, our teenagers enjoyed the downstairs space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another perfect Balsam Lake stay

Thanks to Scott for another perfect week in Balsam Lake. Cottage is clean, well equipped, private and the perfect spot for our family to relax and enjoy the lake. Appreciate you sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick family get away!

Everything was clean and organized, it was a perfect stay for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay at Worries End in Balsam Lake

We just returned from our third stay at Worries End. This is a great place for my wife and I, our son and daughter-in-law, and the two grandkids (ages 3 and 5). The 5 year old got into fishing this year in a big way and the dock provided hours of fun fishing for him. We could easily dock our pontoon (rented straight across the lake at Sunnyside Marina, very convenient) and Jonzy's Market is only a quick trip away for essentials. The cabin/house itself is wonderfully decorated, giving you that Northwoods feel, and the screened in porch is a great place for evening gatherings. Scott, the host/owner, is very responsive and has been a pleasure to deal with every trip. Only been home a day and already looking forward to next summer at Worries End.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL

The home is very clean and comfortable. The screened in porch was enjoyed by all. The lake is beautiful and easy access to rent a pontoon boat near by. We will stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Balsam

Great place, great owners, and u would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Had a great experience again at Worries End! This property is incredible and the owners are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Red House

Our young boys had a blast fishing off the dock, kayaking, and a day of boating on Balsam Lake. The house itself was great and the screened-in porch was a perfect late-night gathering spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional cabin on Beautiful Balsam Lake

This is the perfect cabin for family vacations. The cabin is new, clean, & well apportioned. It provides beautiful lake views with amazing fishing right from the dock. The screened in porch was a great family gathering place. The host was kind, courteous & provided many recommendations to enhance our trip! Looking forward to our next stay at Worries End cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Spot...Two Years in a Row!

This is simply one of the best vacation rentals our family has ever experienced and we have rented not only at other places in northern Wisconsin but throughout the country. You will love the owners attention to cleanliness and making sure the property felt like a five star hotel stay. We communicated several times with them and they responded quickly and with an attitude of service. One of our favorite places to spend time in this cabin was the huge screen porch with its spectacular view of the lake and feeding hummingbirds. Some of the highlights were the spectacular fishing, the beautiful sunsets, pizza from Viv's Kitchen, Bingo on Monday nights at the Balsam Lake Lodge and a stop or two at the Turtle Lake Casino :) Our family had just the perfect vacation two years in a row. If you get a chance to stay at this property jump on it and your Worries will End...which happens to be this beautiful cabin's name.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake house

This is a great property and it exceeded our expectations. Scott was very responsive and very quickly took care of a few small issues that came up. We’d be back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful week at Balsam Lake

Just returned yesterday from another great week at Worries End on Balsam Lake. This property is perfect for our family of 6 (2 Grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 young children (2 and 4 years old). The nice yard is perfect for yard games and the screened in porch is wonderful for breakfasts in the morning or evenings protected from the mosquitos. The dock easily accommodates our pontoon rental from the marina right across the lake. The owner is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. This was our second year staying at Worries End and hope to return in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable stay on Balsam Lake

Everything from check in, to the absolute immaculate cabin, to the amenities, to the location on beautiful Balsam Lake was perfect. We enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back someday. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on Balsam Lake

Fantastic place on Balsam Lake. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. I would highly recommend and will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The recipe for an excellent family vacation!

Highly recommend: This is our second stay at this property and it continues to delight! Perfect location for swimming off the dock, boating, yard games. And the cabin has everything needed for comfort. The ideal summer vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home with a comfy cabin feel.

Balsam Lake is a place my family was going to before I was born (1953) A very nice well-appointed home done in a wonderful Wisconsin lodge theme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your Worries Do End During Your Stay at this Perfect Property on Balsam Lake!

The owner appropriately named their home "Worries End." We are veteran renters' of home properties and this was simply our very best experience. Not only was the "like new" six-year property described accurately, which is critical, but we found so many onsite surprises like adequate available cabinets/drawers and a completely empty refrigerator. The interactions with the owner, which were numerous because we simply ask a bunch of questions to help our packing accuracy, along with the communications we received ahead of time and the information shared at the home, were so helpful in planning our entire two-week stay. If you enjoy bass fishing and all other lake activities this lake is going to exceed your expectations. We also had loads of fun at the Turtle Lake casino, local brew pubs, and Wednesday night Bingo at the Thirsty Otter just to mention of few of our nonlake activities. Everything went so well that we have already booked next year's stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Worries End on Balsam Lake

From my first correspondence with the owner to the time we checked out, this was a wonderful experience. Worries End was a beautiful cabin/house that easily accommodated our party of 6, my wife and I, our son and daughter-in-law, and our 2 grandchildren ages 3 and 1. We thoroughly enjoyed the screened in porch during morning and evening hours watching the lake activity, having breakfast, or playing some late night cards. It was a beautiful way to enjoy the evening "outside" without fighting the mosquitos! Jonzy Market is only a 6-8 minute drive from the cabin for your essentials. The yard between the cabin and the lake is quite flat and made for a great area for yard games The dock was very nice, and easily accommodated our rental pontoon. It was also large enough for a few chairs to enjoy the day. I would highly recommend Worries End for a group, including children. One of the lower level bedrooms has a great bunk bed arrangement. We will definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful weather peaceful surroundings

Well supplied property & lovely house to stay in
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lake home

Worries End was the perfect family get away. The property had everything we needed/wanted. And the house and location were even better in person than the photos. The whole experience was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding VRBO

Wonderful property! The loons, the lake, the cabin - we enjoyed it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kat D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

If you’re looking here, book this! It’s a phenomenal, newer lake home designed beautifully- the amenities and luxury of home but the design appeal of a lake cabin. From the cleanliness and the vaulted main room wood ceilings, to the view, the dock and the screened in porch, we could not have loved our quiet getaway more. It was perfect for floating off the dock, fishing boat rental, games on the porch, and staying in to eat. This home is set up perfectly for 2 couples and 4 kids, which we hope to do next time. But other combos could work. This handled just 3 of us with my husband and our 16 yr old without feeling too large either. I’ve never gotten a SleepNumber bed while on vacation. Combine that with the fresh air and sunshine and we slept like rocks. Loved that the TV was downstairs but WiFi and some tech was great to have. 90 minutes from our home in the Twin Cities, we are already looking forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

It was the perfect cabin for our annual girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as advertised and more.

Great home, location and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scott Whitehead

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We purchased this property in 2014 because its wonderful location close to the Twin Cities, its south facing exposure and the fact that the property is flat to the lake. We love the Balsam Lake area with its lakes, shops and restaurants. We are a very active family and there are many fun activities for all of us, while still providing a wonderful opportunity for rest and relaxation from our busy lives.

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