Minnesota's Best Vacation Rentals

Cuyuna Cove
Crosby

Stay in a year-round tiny cabin or a seasonal bungalow at Cuyuna Cove. Bungalows share a spa-inspired shower house, while cabins each have their own bathrooms. Shared fire pits and a sauna are on-site, along with direct access to the red dirt mountain biking trails in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Each cabin has modern amenities, cozy beds, and decks overlooking the area. This stay fosters connection with fellow adventurers and the outdoors.

The Elam House
Austin

Frank Lloyd Wright designed Austin's Elam House in 1950. It’s his second-largest Usonian house — originally conceived as a simple, affordable, and modern style. Enjoy the patio, take in views from one of the home’s 100 windows, or ice skate in the backyard during winter. Staying here feels like stepping back in time and offers the rare chance to live inside the mind of Frank Lloyd Wright, even if just for a weekend.

Fawn & Fern Cabins
Wahkon

Located along the shore of Lake Mille Lacs, Fawn & Fern offers three modern cabins. Rent one cabin or all three to enjoy the entire property. Trails wind nearby, and the property provides direct lake access with a beach and kayaks. Each cabin includes a private sauna, a wood-burning hot tub, and outdoor showers. A true Minnesota cabin experience, with plenty of restaurants and activities close at hand.

Gathered Oaks
Alexandria

Stay in a repurposed grain bin in Alexandria, where you can enjoy lakes, wineries, breweries, and a quaint downtown. Eight hotel-style rooms are located inside the bins, designed with a cozy yet classy farmhouse aesthetic. Suite #8 also includes a seating area and kitchenette on the second floor. Located on the Gathered Oaks wedding venue, weekends may be hard to secure in summer, but weekdays and winter months are just as beautiful.

Grandpa’s Pool House
Stanchfield

Grandpa’s Pool House delivers vintage vibes from the late ’70s and early ’80s. Ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays, or family getaways, the house was fully renovated in 2020 by the granddaughter of the original owner. Complete with an indoor pool, this retro retreat sleeps 14 guests and is built for fun.

Ham’s Haus
Lutsen

Named after the owners’ beloved dog, Ham’s Haus is made from shipping containers and highlights sustainable design. Luxurious may not be the first word you think of with shipping containers, but it perfectly describes this home. Thoughtful details include heated floors, a fenced-in dog area, and artwork from local artists. Lake Superior views can be enjoyed around the indoor or outdoor fireplace. Located just eight minutes from Lutsen Mountains, it’s close to skiing and hiking on the North Shore.

Hope Glen Farm Treehouse
Cottage Grove

Feel like a kid again in this luxurious treehouse nestled in a 150-year-old oak tree in Cottage Grove. The treehouse features seven rooms, including a hidden one waiting to be discovered. Relax on one of four decks, cozy up by the fireplace, cook in the full kitchen, or explore the grounds and meet the goats and chickens.

This whimsical stay is also near Afton Alps and other parks for biking, fishing, and kayaking.

Klarhet
Lutsen

Surround yourself with nature in a dome on a regenerative food forest at Klarhet. Four domes are available year-round, each featuring a king-size bed, kitchenette, and bathroom with rainfall shower. Gaze at the night sky, wake up to the North Shore’s flora, and enhance your stay with a locally crafted charcuterie board or a goat meet-and-greet.

Klarhet is located on Lutsen’s ski hill road, close to countless North Shore adventures.

Lilla Norr
Mora

This 1978 A-frame is a design-lover’s dream. Owners Jamie Hewitt Budnick and Ashley Hewitt Lemke — the twins behind Minneapolis shop Arlee Park — have curated every detail to harmonize with the surrounding five acres of woods.

The cabin features two bedrooms, a bathroom, full kitchen, and wood-burning stove. Guests also enjoy access to the Snake River, ideal for kayaking, canoeing, floating, and swimming in summer.

Modern Historic Loft
Minneapolis

This historic loft offers a taste of North Loop life in downtown Minneapolis. It’s within walking distance of Target Field, Target Center, U.S. Bank Stadium, and the neighborhood’s shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. The loft sleeps up to five and includes a full kitchen.

Nordlys Hytte 
Grand Marais

Nordlys Hytte lets guests stay on the Gunflint Trail with access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. After exploring, return to this remodeled ’70s cottage on Poplar Lake, equipped with canoes and paddleboards for adventure. The cabin blends modern design with thoughtful amenities.

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