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: 

 

119 vacation rental(s) found...

Cabin 7

Gold Mine Camp

Cabin 7

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

We offer about the best Hunting and Fishing experience one could have. Gold Mine Camp is Minnesota's most remote wildern...

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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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Grand Lodge

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Grand Lodge

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$3160 - $6320 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$4108 - $8216 per week

Our signature year-round family reunion center with 2 levels accommodating up to 25 family members. Originally, this was...

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The Gathering

The Gathering

Ely, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$2595 - $2595 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$3373.5 - $3373.5 per week

The Gathering is a stunning solar-powered luxury log home at the edge of Big Lake in Ely, MN. This three-bedroom Minneso...

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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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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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Emma’s Spectacle Lake Home

Emma’s Spectacle Lake Home

Cambridge, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$225 - $240 per night
$1575 - $1680 per week
3rd party booking
$292.5 - $312 per night
$2047.5 - $2184 per week

Welcome to Emma’s Spectacle Lake Home where a true a North Woods experience awaits. Your family and friends can live t...

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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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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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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...

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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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