Don't leave your pets behind. We have brought together as many Minnesota pet friendly cabins as possible so you can include your furry friends!

Pet Friendly Minnesota Cabin Rentals


Many Minnesota cabin guests like to bring pets because it makes the getaway feel more like a true “family vacation,” reduces stress and guilt about leaving animals behind, and fits naturally with Minnesota’s outdoor, cabin-in-the-woods lifestyle. The state’s lakes, trails, and pet-friendly cabin options also make it easy for travelers to include their dogs in everyday vacation activities. Pets are seen as part of the family, so people want them included in special trips and memories, and bringing a pet along eases separation anxiety for both owners and animals, which helps guests actually relax once they arrive at the cabin. Being with a familiar pet adds a comforting sense of home in a new place, which can be especially reassuring for kids or first-time travelers.​

We've rounded up all our pet-friendly cabins in Minnesota: 

 

109 vacation rental(s) found...

Birch Vu

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Birch Vu

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$885 - $1770 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1150.5 - $2301 per week

Birch Vu sits close to the waterslide, beach, & swimming area. It’s one of our largest 2 bedroom homes - perfect for a...

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Cottage 22 Lower Level Suite

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 22 Lower Level Suite

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1125 - $2250 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1462.5 - $2925 per week

Step into the comfort and charm of Cottage 22's Lower Level Suite, a hidden gem nestled within the breathtaking landscap...

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Loons Retreat

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Loons Retreat

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$690 - $1375 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$897 - $1787.5 per week

The most private place on the lake for a couple, or family of 4. This cabin replaced the original “Private Vu” in 19...

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Cottage 3

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 3

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$465 - $930 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$604.5 - $1209 per week

Discover the charm of Cottage 3 nestled within Anderson's South Shore Resort, a hidden gem on the shores of breathtaking...

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Cabin 1

Breezy Point Resort

Cabin 1

Osage, MN

No pets

BOOK DIRECT
$407 - $835 per night
$2035 - $4175 per week
3rd party booking
$529.1 - $1085.5 per night
$2645.5 - $5427.5 per week

Cabin 1 at Breezy Point Resort in the Park Rapids area was newly renovated in 2918 with granite countertops, new applian...

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Lutsen Little Bear Lodge

Lutsen Little Bear Lodge

Lutsen, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$239 - $279 per night
$1699 - $1799 per week
3rd party booking
$310.7 - $362.7 per night
$2208.7 - $2338.7 per week

Constructed 2016. Tastefully appointed, modern and impeccably clean! Nestled in the forest! Private! We couldn’t think...

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Moose Cabin

Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting

Moose Cabin

Kabetogama, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$450 - $460 per night
$2070 - $2895 per week
3rd party booking
$585 - $598 per night
$2691 - $3763.5 per week

Looking for a fabulous lakefront cabin that sleeps up to 12? Moose Cabin has a large wrap-around deck with breath taking...

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Call of the Loon-FREE PONTOON

Big Lake Wilderness Lodge

Call of the Loon-FREE PONTOON

Ely, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1395 - $1470 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1813.5 - $1911 per week

What make our Call of the Loon Cabin special? It is lakeside and has spectacular panoramic views of Big Lake. 1,800 acre...

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Squirrel's Nest

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Squirrel's Nest

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1220 - $2440 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1586 - $3172 per week

Welcome to the cozy retreat of Squirrel's Nest Cottage, where rustic charm meets modern comfort on the serene shores of ...

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Beach House

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Beach House

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1380 - $2755 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1794 - $3581.5 per week

The BRAND NEW 3 bedroom/3 bath Beach House has a bright and open living area inside with a cool beach theme featuring a ...

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Traveling with pets can also be cheaper than boarding or hiring a sitter for several days, especially on week-long Minnesota lake stays, and guests avoid the stress of coordinating drop-offs, pickups, and check-in times at kennels back home. A pet-friendly cabin offers more space—yard, deck, and living room—so caring for pets is easier than in a typical hotel setup. Minnesota’s lakes, forests, and quiet backroads are ideal for dog-friendly fun like hiking, swimming, paddling, and evening walks by the water, and many cabin resorts and private rentals now welcome dogs, with trails, shoreline, and outdoor seating that work well for pets. The “up north” cabin culture encourages unplugged time outdoors, and dogs often motivate guests to get outside more for walks and play, which supports the restorative feel people seek from a Minnesota getaway.​

Pets help reduce stress and boost happiness, making a Minnesota cabin retreat feel more restorative and laid-back, while also encouraging more physical activity through walks on forest paths, fetch by the lake, and exploring new spots around the cabin. Watching pets explore new sights and smells adds an extra layer of joy and entertainment, especially for families with children. For marketing, it can help to emphasize that cabins make it easy to “bring the whole family, paws included” and avoid boarding stress or extra costs, while highlighting Minnesota-specific perks like lakeside walks, nearby trails, dog-friendly patios or parks, and roomy yards or shoreline at the rental, along with clear, welcoming pet policies.

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