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...

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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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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Bay Vu

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Bay Vu

Walker, MN

Pets considered

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

Enjoy an excellent view from your private screened deck. Bay Vu was the first lake home built from the ground up to repl...

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Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting - Bass Cabin

Kabetogama Lake Resorts

Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting - Bass Cabin

Kabetogama, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$155 - $165 per night
$575 - $965 per week
3rd party booking
$201.5 - $214.5 per night
$747.5 - $1254.5 per week

When you think of a cozy Minnesota log cabin, our Bass Cabin is exactly what you'll envision. It’s perfect for small f...

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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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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...

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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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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 2

Birch Bay Resort

Cabin 2

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

One boat and dock space included with our rustic cabin rental. All cabins are furnished with pots, pans, dishes, silverw...

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Cabin #4

Swan Lake Resort & Campground

Cabin #4

Fergus Falls, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$185 - $255 per night
$1116 - $1524 per week
3rd party booking
$240.5 - $331.5 per night
$1450.8 - $1981.2 per week

Cabin #4 is 667 square feet on a lakeside campground in Minnesota. This lodge is truly at the best location, as you have...

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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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