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: 

 

115 vacation rental(s) found...

Cabin 4 With Fireplace

Gold Mine Camp

Cabin 4 With Fireplace

Orr, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$60 - $480 per night
$400 - $3200 per week
3rd party booking
$78 - $624 per night
$520 - $4160 per week

Gold Mine has access to approximately 17 navigable miles of the 49 mile Vermilion River system. This will allow you and ...

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Old Glory

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Old Glory

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1975 - $3950 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$2567.5 - $5135 per week

Old Glory started as a 1 bedroom (built in the 1940’s) and was upgraded to a 3 bedroom in 1996, and remodeled in 2009 ...

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Cabin 1

Gold Mine Camp

Cabin 1

Orr, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$60 - $360 per night
$400 - $2400 per week
3rd party booking
$78 - $468 per night
$520 - $3120 per week

Do we have a wilderness retreat with something for everyone to enjoy for you! Get ready for a "full stringer experience....

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Sams Island Cabin in the middle of Fish Trap Lake

Campfire Bay Resort

Sams Island Cabin in the middle of Fish Trap Lake

Cushing, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$224 - $436 per night
$1246 - $2292 per week
3rd party booking
$291.2 - $566.8 per night
$1619.8 - $2979.6 per week

Truly a unique property – located on an island on Fish Trap Lake. Escape the crazy hustle and bustle and relax in your...

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Cottage 23 Lower Level Suite

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 23 Lower Level Suite

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$795 - $1590 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1033.5 - $2067 per week

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Leech Lake, Cottage 23 at Anderson's South Shore Resort beckons you to experience th...

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Northern Lights Lodge

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Northern Lights Lodge

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1975 - $3950 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$2567.5 - $5135 per week

Fully remodeled in winter of 2018. Ready to make your vacation dreams a reality? Our fully-protected harbor means calm w...

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Cabin 7

Cabin 7

Grand Marais, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$150 - $200 per night
$770 - $1050 per week
3rd party booking
$195 - $260 per night
$1001 - $1365 per week

Open year round, Cabin 7 is a vacation home with wheelchair accessibility. It has a large open floor plan, kitchen, din...

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Camping RV Sites

Anderson's Pine Point Resort

Camping RV Sites

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$150 - $245 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$195 - $318.5 per week

In addition to the cabins at Anderson’s Pine Point Resort, we also cater to those who take their homes on the road. Se...

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Nellies Perch Pad

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Nellies Perch Pad

Walker, MN

Pets considered

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

This lakehome replaced the original resort cabin “Indian Princess” in 2008 when it was remodeled into a 3 bedroom th...

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Cabin 2

SweetWater Resort

Cabin 2

Cushing, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$0 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$0 per week

SweetWater Resort is open for reservations May 1 through November 15 Cabin #2 is a, lakeside, SEASONAL CABIN availabl...

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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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