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!
Campfire Bay Resort
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.
121 vacation rental(s) found... Step into the Look Out lodge, your gateway to lakeside luxury on the pristine shores of Leech Lake. With six bedrooms ac... Step into a world of lakeside bliss at The Beach House, a charming 2-bedroom retreat nestled within the enchanting groun... Less than 75’ from Leech Lake - a 112,000 acre water park! This charming lakehome is one of Grand Vu’s original cabi... The original resort cabin “Oak Vu” was replaced with this lakehome in 2008. One queen suite with Log canopy bed and ... Looking for a cabin as far from civilization that you can still drive to? Our Dakota Cabin is part of our 16 well-spaced... Only 35’ from the lake!! What a view of Leech lake. It’s so close to the shoreline that it gives you the feeling of ... Come and stay with us here in this cheerful vacation home for a chance to escape the rest of the world and enjoy nature ... Nestled on the serene shores of Serpent Lake, this inviting 3-bedroom haven beckons you to unwind and embrace the beauty... Wake up to the soft lap of Wabana Lake right outside Cabin #4, a welcoming three-bedroom retreat that comfortably hosts ... Welcome to Cottage 1 at Anderson's South Shore Resort, where family fun meets lakeside relaxation. Nestled amidst the sc...
Anderson's South Shore Resort
The Look Out
Walker, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$2370 -
$4740 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$3081 -
$6162 per week
Anderson's South Shore Resort
The Beach House
Walker, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$885 -
$1770 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1150.5 -
$2301 per week
Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge
Pine Vu
Walker, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$885 -
$1770 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1150.5 -
$2301 per week
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
Big Lake Wilderness Lodge
Dakota
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
Anderson's Grand Vu Lodge
Lake Vu
Walker, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$2370 -
$4740 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$3081 -
$6162 per week
Cozy Cabin on Lake Inguadona
Longville, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$225 -
$225 per night
$1350 -
$1350 per week
3rd party booking
$292.5 -
$292.5 per night
$1755 -
$1755 per week
Deerwood Home Near Brainerd
Deerwood, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$0 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$0 per week
WA-GA-THA-KA Resort
Cabin 4
Grand Rapids, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$1295 -
$1295 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$1683.5 -
$1683.5 per week
Anderson's South Shore Resort
Cottage 1
Walker, MN
Pets considered
BOOK DIRECT
$0 per night
$465 -
$930 per week
3rd party booking
$0 per night
$604.5 -
$1209 per week
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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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