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: 

 

109 vacation rental(s) found...

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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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...

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Reunion House

SweetWater Resort

Reunion House

Cushing, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$365 - $740 per night
$1625 - $4 per week
3rd party booking
$474.5 - $962 per night
$2112.5 - $5.2 per week

SweetWater Resort is open for reservations May 1 through November 30. Large groups will enjoy a vacation on scenic Fi...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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Moose Trax

Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge

Moose Trax

Walker, MN

Pets considered

BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1280 - $2555 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1664 - $3321.5 per week

The original resort cabin “Oak Vu” was replaced with this lakehome in 2008. One queen suite with Log canopy bed and ...

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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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Cottage 9

Anderson's South Shore Resort

Cottage 9

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 9, where lakeside serenity meets modern comfort in the heart of Leech Lake at Anderson's South Shore ...

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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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