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...

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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Grandview of Lake Kabetogama

Kabetogama Lake Resorts

Grandview of Lake Kabetogama

Kabetogama, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$192 - $252 per night
$960 - $1260 per week
3rd party booking
$249.6 - $327.6 per night
$1248 - $1638 per week

Welcome to our resort, Grandview of Lake Kabetogama! We're here to ensure you have the best possible visit to the area. ...

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Island View

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Island View

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$550 - $1095 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$715 - $1423.5 per week

Escape to serenity at Island View Cabin, nestled within the picturesque Anderson's South Shore Resort on the shores of s...

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Northwoods Private Vacation Home

Camp Holiday

Northwoods Private Vacation Home

Deerwood, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$780 - $1050 per night
$4640 - $6750 per week
3rd party booking
$1014 - $1365 per night
$6032 - $8775 per week

Northwoods Private Vacation Home is set on the shores of Turtle Lake with 30 acres of tall pines and tress. This 20-pers...

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Timber Lodge

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Timber Lodge

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 home is one of Grand Vu’s original 2 bedroom homes, and was remodeled in 2004. Master Suite has a 2 person whirlp...

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Greenstone-FREE 14'/9.9hp

Big Lake Wilderness Lodge

Greenstone-FREE 14'/9.9hp

Ely, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1195 - $1295 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1553.5 - $1683.5 per week

Woods. Water. Wilderness. Wildlife. Walleye! This cabin and resort has it all. Greenstone Cabin is one of 15 well-spac...

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Cabin 9

Breezy Point Resort

Cabin 9

Osage, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$358 - $593 per night
$1790 - $3515 per week
3rd party booking
$465.4 - $770.9 per night
$2327 - $4569.5 per week

Here’s a Straight Lake cabin with a real Park Rapids, MI “Up-North” feel that’s available year round. Imagine a ...

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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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Duplex 4B

SweetWater Resort

Duplex 4B

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. Duplex 4B is one of SweetWater's seasonal cabins ...

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Herseth's Tomahawk Resort

Kabetogama Lake Resorts

Herseth's Tomahawk Resort

Kabetogama, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$203 - $283 per night
$1420 - $1980 per week
3rd party booking
$263.9 - $367.9 per night
$1846 - $2574 per week

Welcome to Herseth's Tomahawk Resort! We're happy to have you here. Take your pick of one of our nine waterfront cabins ...

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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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