Now open for snowmobilers and ice fishing!! Enjoy lakefront living with direct lake access and lake views from most parts of the updated and classy 3-bedroom home. Forest Lake Retreat offers an outdoor kitchen with two decks. When you want a break from the sun or ice, spend time in the oversized heated game room with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, and smart TV. Access miles of snowmobile trails, fish one of the Twin Cities premier lakes, all only 25 min from Minneapolis! Three bedrooms including one queen bed on the main level, twin bunk beds on the second floor, and king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a (seriously) comfortable fold-out queen bed on second floor. Access to the deck is on the main level and also on second floor. Living room has ample cozy seating to gather by the fireplace and TV. There is a second living space on second floor with a fireplace and desk overlooking the lake. Guests have complete access to all areas of the house and game room. Owners are available by text, email or phone between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. We also have emergency numbers available. Owner is fluent in English and American Sign Language. Property is located on a small peninsula between Forest Lakes 1 and 2! Very friendly and walkable neighborhood just minutes from downtown Forest Lake. Playground located within a 5 minute walk. Ample driveway parking for up to three vehicles. Situated right next to the boat launch, so feel free to bring your boat! Location is great for walking, riding bikes, and is only minutes away from downtown Forest Lake. Guests may dock their boat at the private dock on the property while staying. If you wish to rent a boat nearby, check out the website Yourboatclub dot com for pontoon boat rentals right here on Forest Lake! If you are interested in fishing, the following are the species we have here: Walleye: average abundance, average size. Northern Pike: average abundance, average size. Muskellunge: average abundance, average size with some larger fish present. Largemouth Bass: average abundance, average size. Bluegill: above average abundance, small average size. Crappie: average abundance, smaller than average size. Bullhead Species: low abundance, average size. Rock Bass: average abundance, average size. Yellow Perch: average abundance, small average size. There are many places to launch your boat nearby! Here are the boat launches around the lake: Boat Access: City access: West shore of 1st Lake; North of Broadway east of Hwy 61. Willow Point Access: East side of Willow Point off N. Shore Trail. 3rd Lake Access: East shore of 3rd Lake off N. Shore Trail. Timm's Marina: Private facility with launch fee. South shore of 3rd lake (There is also a small launch 2 doors down from our house for smaller fishing boats)