

“Clean and comfortable, the cabins at Balsam Bay Resort remind me of my childhood when we would visit my grandparents at their lake cabin in northern Minnesota. My grandmother kept the place spotless and cozy.”
Here at Balsam Bay we offer more than cabin reservations, we offer a place to reminisce, form new traditions, and create fond summer vacation memories! Our housekeeping lake cabins are the perfect place for your next Minnesota vacation.
General Stay Requirements:
2012 Peak Summer Season – June 8 thru August 10
We offer 3, 4, and 6 night stays during our Peak summer season.
* See our Hot Deals (link to Hot Deals) for our exclusive 6 night special!
Peak Summer Mini Vacations – June 8 thru
August 10
Mini Vacation Reservations may be made after May 1st
Our 3 & 4 night summer Mini Vacations are Fri-Mon or Mon-Fri
3:00 pm check-in and 11:00 am check-out
2012 Off Peak Season – May 5 thru June 8 & August 10 –
October 7
Only a two night minimum is required during Off Peak excluding Holiday weekends, which are still a minimum 3 night stay.
See a full list of cabin amenities on our amenities page!
Up NorthCabin #1 (572 sq. ft.) |
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Grammas AtticCabin #2 (580 sq. ft.) Spacious two bedroom housekeeping cabin with furnishings and decor will take you back to another era. Rates based on up to four, maximum capacity six. |
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American FarmhouseCabin #3 (550 sq. ft.) Our cozy three bedroom housekeeping cabin is a tribute to the American farmer; from its barnyard animal decor to the green and yellow colors of a John Deere Tractor.
Rates based on up to four, maximum capacity seven.
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The BoathouseCabin #4 (594 sq. ft.)
Rates based on up to four, maximum capacity seven.
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Country CottageCabin #5 (520 sq. ft.)
Rates based on up to four, maximum capacity five.
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Logger's CampCabin #6 (1100 sq. ft.)
This is a NON-SMOKING UNIT. Rates based on up to six, maximum capacity ten. |
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Park ModelAmenities This is a NON-SMOKING UNIT. See rate information on RV Park page. |
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A housekeeping cabin is equipped to be your home-away-from-home while you vacation. As no maid service is provided, cleaning supplies are available in each cabin for your light housekeeping duties.
Balsam Bay Resort 2012 Cabin Rates |
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cabins |
bedrooms |
# of people in base rate |
max cap |
Peak Summer June 8-August 10 |
Spring/FallOff Peak5/5 to 6/8 Late Summer9/3 to 10/7 8/10 to 9/3 |
2011/2012 Winter |
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Weekly |
* mini vacations |
6 nights/ Daily** |
2 Person Rate. |
6 NIGHTs |
Daily Rate |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | $765 | $555 | $600 / $120 | ----- | $650 / $130 | - |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | $745 | $540 | $580 / $116 | $475 / $95 | $635 / $127 | - |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | $750 | $545 | $585 / $117 | ----- | $640 / $128 | - |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | $745 | $540 | $580 / $116 | ----- | $635 / $127 | - |
| 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | $730 | $530 | $565 / $113 | $460 / $92 | $620 / $124 | - |
| 6 | 3+ | 6 | 10 | $1180 | - | $930 / $186 | ----- | $1000 / $200 | $186 |
* 3 & 4 NIGHT MINI VACATIONS ARE FRI-MON OR MON-FRI. Reservations
taken after May 1st.
** Holiday, Deer & Fishing Opener weekends require a 3-night stay.
Extra persons over Base Rate are $20/night, $100/week. Children under 2 stay FREE!
Balsam Bay Resort Additional Rates |
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Other Charges |
weekly |
4-day |
3-day |
2-day |
daily |
| Fishing Boat & Motor (with cabin rental) | $165 | $135 | $105 | $75 | $45 |
| 16' Lund/ electric start motor (limited availability) | $215 | $175 | $135 | $95 | $55 |
| Boat Rental (without motor rental) |
$60 | $48 | $36 | $24 | $15 |
| Pontoon Boat Rentals with 50 hp motor, live-well, swim ladder, canopy and fish locator. A one-day rental is for up to 8 hrs. | |||||
| 20' Northwoods
Pontoon Holds up to 8 people |
$435 | $60 for up to 4 hrs. (1/2 day rental) | $95 | ||
| 20' Grumman
Pontoon
Holds up to 10 people |
$500 | $75 for up to 4 hrs. (1/2 day rental) | $110 | ||
| Dock fee for additional boats |
$35 | $28 | $21 | $14 | $7 |
| Pet (no more than 2 dogs per cabin) | $75 | $60 | $45 | $30 | $15 |
| Registered Day Visitors (ea person) |
- | - | - | - | $5 |
| Extra Vehicle Parking (per vehicle) | $15 | $12 | $9 | $6 | $3 |
| Boat Launch Service (Guests use launch for FREE, charges are for us to launch for you) | $5-in / $5-out | ||||
| Firewood – Please keep our trees disease free. Do not bring your own wood! | $3/bundle | ||||
| Towels (for rent) – based on availability | $3/set | ||||
Check-In & Check-Out Times
Regular 6 Night Check-In is Saturday after 9 am, Check-Out the following Friday before 11 am
All other stays Check-In is after 3 pm and Check-Out before 11 am
Balsam Bay Resort Polices
Extra Persons
Extra persons over base rate are $20/night, $100/week. Holiday weekends require a 3-night stay. Special 2-Person Rate applies only for cabins #2 & #5 in our Off Peak Season.
Credit Card Policy
Credit card needed at time of reservation, however the above-posted Rates reflect a Cash Discount. If paying by credit card, add 3% onto your invoice. We accept MasterCard, VISA and Discover. Rates do not include MN sales tax. The balance of your lodging charge is due upon arrival. No refunds for early departures.
Cabin #6 (and Park Model) is NON-SMOKING
All cabins have buckets outside for cigarette butts and we appreciate your efforts to smoke outside.
Deposits
50% of the cabin rent must be received within 10 days of a phone or email reservation. Groups reserving more than two cabins are required to pay the balance due 45 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations
Deposits will be refunded once the created vacancy(s) is filled less a $50 administration fee per unit reserved. Payment in full for the entire length of stay reserved is required for cancellations within 45 days of your arrival.
Visitor Policy
State law requires that all guests and visitors register at the office. Visitors include infants, children or adults visiting for part of, or all day. Please notify us when making your reservation of the approximate number of guests and/or visitors you may have. Visitors staying past 10:00 p.m. will be considered overnight guests and will be assessed an extra person charge. You are responsible for all visitor/guest charges. We reserve the right to limit the number of people in each unit.
Pet Policy
Pets must be leashed, supervised, and immediately cleaned up after. Do not leave pets unattended and keep them off furniture. Pet kennels are preferred. Excessive barking will not be tolerated. You are responsible for any damage caused by your pet. Leave aggressive breeds at home. No pets belonging to day visitors are allowed.
NO MORE THAN TWO PETS PER CABIN
You are responsible for the entire length of stay reserved.
A credit card is required to secure any damage, excessive cleaning, cancellation or other unresolved charges.
Rates do not include Minnesota Sales Tax of 6.875%