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: 

 

121 vacation rental(s) found...

Lucky 13

Anderson's Pine Point Resort

Lucky 13

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$115 - $230 per night
$810 - $1620 per week
3rd party booking
$149.5 - $299 per night
$1053 - $2106 per week

Lucky 13 is a newly remodeled two-bedroom vacation home on the shore of Leech Lake. This cottage is located near the lod...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Cottage 26 Upper Level Suite

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 26 Upper 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

Welcome to Cottage 26 Upper Level Suite at Anderson's South Shore Resort, your gateway to the serene shores of Leech Lak...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Cottage 2

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 2

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$650 - $1300 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$845 - $1690 per week

Escape to Cottage 2 at Anderson's South Shore Resort, where the enchanting shores of Leech Lake await your family's arri...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Little Bowstring Lake - Deer River Minnesota Cabin

Little Bowstring Lake - Deer River Minnesota Cabin

Grand Rapids, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$270 - $320 per night
$1620 - $1850 per week
3rd party booking
$351 - $416 per night
$2106 - $2405 per week

The lake is calling, and this 2,600 square foot pine interior cabin is your gateway to Minnesota lake life. The cabin it...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

 Cabin #1

Swan Lake Resort & Campground

Cabin #1

Fergus Falls, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$160 - $245 per night
$976 - $1444 per week
3rd party booking
$208 - $318.5 per night
$1268.8 - $1877.2 per week

Cabin #1 is a quaint, 500 square foot vacation home located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This spot is the perfect lakesid...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Reflections

Big Lake Wilderness Lodge

Reflections

Ely, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1095 - $1195 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1423.5 - $1553.5 per week

Reflections (for 2) is our newly-remodeled Studio Lakeshore couples cabin filled with warm knotty pine interior. Just ou...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Cottage 10

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 10

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$925 - $1850 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1202.5 - $2405 per week

Welcome to Cottage 10, your cozy retreat nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of Bear Creek at Anderson's South Shore Reso...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Perch Lake Cabin - "Eagles Wings"

Perch Lake Cabin - "Eagles Wings"

Side Lake, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$500 - $700 per night
$3000 - $4200 per week
3rd party booking
$650 - $910 per night
$3900 - $5460 per week

NOTE: WE ARE TEARING DOWN THE CABIN BEGINNING IN SEPT 21 AND BUILDING NEW. COMING AUGUST 2022 Eagles Wings Cabin - E...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Duplex 4A

SweetWater Resort

Duplex 4A

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 4A is the 2-bedroom side of the Duplex (sl...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »

Cabin 3

Birch Bay Resort

Cabin 3

Grand Rapids, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$195 - $210 per night
$965 - $965 per week
3rd party booking
$253.5 - $273 per night
$1254.5 - $1254.5 per week

Birch Bay Resort provides a Northwoods family fun and fishing vacation experience- far from the stress and pressure of e...

VIEW DETAILS and rent direct. No booking website fees. »



(Give rental owners/managers a few details about your MN getaway)

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.

Sign Up for Vacation Rental Specials

Monthly newsletter and other surprises.