Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake is located in Balsam Lake. St. Croix Festival Theatre and Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dancing Dragonfly Winery and Luck Golf Course. Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Wild Mountain are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Family friendly
Microwave
Refrigerator
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Heating
Bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
34-inch Smart TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-friendly workspace
Restaurant dining guide
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Outdoors At Balsam Balsam
Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake Hotel
Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake Balsam Lake
Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake Hotel Balsam Lake
Frequently asked questions
Is Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake located?
Situated in Balsam Lake, this hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Apple River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Interstate State Park- Wisconsin and Dancing Dragonfly Winery. Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Luck Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Outdoors Inn at Balsam Lake Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 35 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
5
7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Meenal
30 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was really small. No closet. Hooks on the wall but no hangers. Very few electric outlets. No phone. No attendant.
On the plus side, very clean and quiet.
Owner answered promptly when I sent a text.
I felt the price was too high for this bare minimum but I expect it is so because this is summer, the high season.
Meenal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Mayer
6 Jul, 2023
Liked: Room comfort
Not bad - just a little pricey for what you get.
It was fine - the bed was very comfortable, and shower had great pressure. The room had been cleaned, but there were little piles of what seemed like sand in various corners. If it were cheaper, I would have been fine - it just felt pricey for what it was. There is no on-site service; but when the code I was provided didn't work, I texted the number they gave me, and got a fast response. Location was solid - just a few minute walk from the main area of Balsam Lake.
This property was perfectly located so that I could tackle additional sections of the Ice Age Trail (Gandy Dancer) as well as heading to Straight Lake State Park and Balsam Branch for snowshoeing.
The staff, even though not onsite, were very responsive! When I arrived, I had difficulty with the key code for the door and they responded immediately and got me into the room. Then when I accidentally left behind some personal belongings, they responded to my text promptly and got them shipped out to me the next day.
I loved that there was a full size refrigerator and a nice large work cart with shelves. This made meal preparation so much easier.
My only suggestion to make this room (#9) more convenient for the next guest, is to move the table and chairs that sit out on the porch into the room so that you can have a place to sit and enjoy meals and catch up on social media. That is what I did upon arrival and it worked out great since I was at this property over the New Year's holiday when sitting outside really isn't feasible.
I look forward to staying here again later in May when I return to complete the remaining Ice Age Trail segments in Polk county.
No housekeeping staff on site to address customer service and support. Room didn't have adequate bedding and the heat did not work. Temperature outside was 30 degrees and no heat in the room. Had to sleep in our vehicle. Several calls were made to an off site representative and no one was available to provide the requests for additional bedding.
Very expensive rates for such poor service.
Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Russell
25 Sep, 2022
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Gloria
19 Sep, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A five rating
Cute, private place to stay. But it was filthy…. Especially the bathroom and shower 😩