Author: Joe Mogensen

Decompress in the Boundary Waters for your #fall vacation in Minnesota
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Decompress in the Boundary Waters for your #fall vacation in Minnesota

The Boundary Waters are a refuge to many. The majestic birds glide over the shimmering waters of one of the best lakes in the state for fishing. Bear Island Lake is a guarantee catch of your choice. walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, & perch. Whether your looking for adventure or relaxation, the Northern Lights Resort in Babbitt is perfect.

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Hike the Superior National Forest, or for a fantastic fall color drive, cruise along the Gunflint Trail, a 57 mile highway into the Boundary Waters. This is one of the best roads for a fall color tour. Fish the many area lakes for your best catch ever, or experience one of the most spectacular shows that mother nature puts on-The Aura Borealis. Checking out the northern lights by boat is a terrific way to see the electric dancing in the sky.

Northern Lights Resort in Babbitt

Northern Lights Resort has a variety of cabins to choose from, depending on your style and your budget. This resort is pet friendly. Many organized activities for kids and adults too. On-site, there is a sauna to help you warm up after those clear and crisp fall days. There is also a playground for little ones to help run off some of that never ending energy. There are tons of things for you to do on the resort grounds that include movie and popcorn night, scavenger hunts, nightly fires, arrow painting, and more.

Northern Lights Resort in Babbitt MN

If you choose to bring your own boat or rent one of ours, there is dock space and even a place for you to charge your own batteries. Kids love the water trampoline, paddle boats and water toys. There are also kayaks and canoes ( a terrific way to explore the many islands nearby).  

To learn more about this resort for your fall getaway, click here. You can see additional videos, photos, and rates. You can even inquire directly with the owner for additional information. 

Pelican Lake in Orr, MN provides a great northern escape
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Pelican Lake in Orr, MN provides a great northern escape

Are you looking for your family vacation in Northern Minnesota? What about an escape on Pelican Lake at Deer Lodge Resort? This family friendly resort is a pet friendly resort too! Open May through December, this resort has many activities for everyone to do enjoy.

Orr, Minnesota has an abundance of wildlife, nature preserves and forestry. Located near the gateway to Voyageurs National Park and on the shores of its own beautiful lake, Orr offers the very best in all outdoor activities in a pristine wilderness setting. Pelican Lake is a state wildlife lake, consisting of many crappies, walleye and northern pike. While fishing, admire the large and majestic birds that call this lake home. Other wildlife include North American Bear, osprey, fox, whitetail deer, otters, coyotes, beavers, badgers, eagles and hawks. Get the camera ready, this is going to be an upfront look at wildlife in its natural habitat. That is a great educational opportunity for the kids.

The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary is the best place to see wild black bears in their natural environment from the expanded viewing deck. It is operated by the American Bear Association. Thousands of visitors witness the daily lives of over 80 bears in Orr, Minnesota at this sanctuary. To learn about how to vacation in your Orr, MN cabin without any bear incidents, check out the Americanbear.org website for tips, education, photos, and rates.

Deer Lodge Resort in Orr, MN is the entrance to Voyageurs National Park. Voyageurs share a northern border to Canada and a western border to the Boundary Waters Area Canoe Wilderness, making this a top destination in Minnesota for your family vacation. Enjoy the natural water park that is truly unique. Tour the 13 visitors centers including the Ellsworth Rock Garden and Kettle Falls. Great photography opportunities! Some of these rocks are older than those of the Grand Canyon.

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Deer Lodge Resort is your home away from home. Experience these pet friendly cabins for yourself. Our suggestion? Book in the spring when wildlife begins to wake up from a cold winter or in the fall when the leaves begin to change, the crowds thin out, and the northern lights shimmer off the pristine lake.

Enjoy sitting by the fireplace at night while drinking your hot cocoa and watching a movie on the Satellite TV. Deer Lodge Resort has 5 cabins total with fire rings, jacuzzi tubs, and large decks overlooking the lake. Kids love the many activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking and roasting s’mores. The on site playground is great for little ones. The sand beach is a gradual slope for extra precaution with your pets and children.

New Incredible #Fall Color drives for #Michigan
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New Incredible #Fall Color drives for #Michigan

Michigan has some glorious beaches in the summer and fantastic winter sports ranging from snowmobiling trails to skiing. However, fall color tours are just as terrfic. The bold reds and array of yellows and oranges peep through the forest lines as fall travellers drive through coastal regions and the woodlands of Michigan. Here are a list of fantastic fall drives:

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Leelanau County: This spectacular home is quite well known for the cool weather that makes Riesling and high quality reds taste so good. Wineries have been popping up everywhere along the coast but that is not just what this county is perfect for. Breweries, wineries, art galleries and more, the fall color tour outshines them all in Late September. Drive the 116 miles down M-22 through Manistee, Benzie, and the Leelanau County. Be sure to enjoy the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan Shoreline. Lake Leenanau Vacation Rentals

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Porcupine Mountains: Nicknamed the Porkies, these mountains are in the Upper Peninsula. This state park is the largest in Michigan and covers over 35,000 acres of land. Enjoy the bountiful colors in what some say are the best the Northwoods can offer by Summit Observatory Deck, Lake of the Clouds Observatory or the South Boundary Road.

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Oscoda/Tawas Bay: While this area boasts some of the most fantastic sunsets and sunrises along Lake Huron but fall really puts on a show of gleaming reds and yellows. Along this stretch of coast, experience 190 miles of diverse landscape such as the Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area, lighthouse tours, Tawas State Park (The Cape Cod of the Midwest), River Road National Scenic Byway, Largo Springs, and the Rife River Recreation area. Oscoda Vacation Rentals

Not just a hot air balloon ride will take you high into the mountains – Try parasailing in Lake George
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Not just a hot air balloon ride will take you high into the mountains – Try parasailing in Lake George

Lake George is a popular resort area for a good reason. This stunning lake in the Adirondacks is spectacular. With Fall colors starting to peep soon, we want to point out there is another way to enjoy the views of the Adirondack Mountains. Enjoy parasailing Lake George, perhaps while the balloons are in the sky for a truly incredible experience. We have made it easier for you to check out parasailing in Lake George through our new page. Here you can access information on the Parasailing adventure company as well as a video and nearby lodging to make your weekend complete. Make it an adventurous trip and go zip lining, white water rafting, or hike a mountain but sure do not forget the camera!

Parasailing in Lake George 

#Michigan Fall/Winter Vacation Rentals- It’s Time to Start Thinking….
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#Michigan Fall/Winter Vacation Rentals- It’s Time to Start Thinking….

fallIt’s that time of the year, we’re all sitting by the fire under blankets and catching up on quality reconnection with our friends and love ones now that the cold weather is here to stay. We start experimenting with pumpkin desserts and warm drinks. We catch up on the movies by the fireplace and connecting the rest of the puzzle pieces together as we laugh about our summer memories. What better way to spend the holidays at a vacation rental? You tend to surround yourself with lots of people, lots of cooking, and we all need space to stretch out and really relax. Can you do that at your home? We have rounded up the top 5 places to rent in Michigan for your next holiday getaway. Continue reading →

It’s not too late for fantastic fall fishing and sight seeing near #Yellowstone

Pet Friendly Montana Ranch

Looking for a fantastic fall getaway? When was the last time you felt truly inspired? Montana is a great place to cast a line, admire the foliage and tour hot springs. Berry Creek Ranch is located next to the Crazy and Beartooth Mountains and is surrounded by 10,000 acres of hills, pasture and pines. This is a terrific location for those looking to go horseback riding or backpacking for the day. Bring your mountain bikes (or ask the owners for bike options) and a day pack and enjoy the astounding views all around you. Columbus, Montana is located only 40 miles away from Billings, Montana. Explore pictographs (home of the first prehistoric hunters), the Moss mansion (the first family of Billings), Little Bighorn Battlefield, and Yellowstone River.

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Yellowstone River is blue ribbon river known for its spectacular trout fishing. The Yellowstone is the last free flowing river in the lower 48 states. Bring your boat, this ranch is located right on the Stillwater River, which flows into the Yellowstone River. Great for white water rafting and floating too. The scenery is always changing so bring your waterproof camera.

Ranch in Montana for rent

Speaking of scenery, the owners of Berry Creek Ranch live nearby in Pryor, Montana and love to show the true beauty of the area. They offer horseback riding through the Big Sky country or lessons in some of the first tribes known to the area.

For a cozy evening, enjoy the many amenities at the ranch itself. Cozy up by the fire outside or inside. Enjoy our movie gallery or many board games. We even have a bar to help mix up your night with your friends or loved ones. When you think fall getaway, this is a great escape to sit back and relax. Get inspired.

Berry Creek Ranch in Montana

Berry Creek Ranch is open all year round. To see more, please click here.

We have a serious addiction to cabin rentals and list vacation rentals in other states too! Check out:

www.RentMinnesotaCabins.com   www.RentMichiganCabins.com

 www.RentWisconsinCabins.com, www.RentNewYorkCabins.com

We choose MI #Cabins and #Cottages for a Vacation over Hotels
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We choose MI #Cabins and #Cottages for a Vacation over Hotels

We truly believe that renting Michigan cabins and cottages will result in some of the best vacation memories ever made. Kids seem to enjoy the lakes and wide-open spaces and parents love giving the freedom to them while also experiencing a peaceful setting amongst nature. There is nothing like sitting outside for dinner on a picnic table with great food and a view of the lake or flowing river. Being able to roast marshmallows over the fire and catch fireflies under the stars are moments that last forever. Moments Hotels cannot provide.

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Did you know…..if you divide the nightly rate by your total number of
people the price per night per person is probably less than a low price
hotel or motel and you can enjoy the privacy and seclusion of a single
family home with lots of amenities, on the water, in a beautiful natural
setting.

We have compiled our list of reasons why we love renting Michigan cabins, cottages, lodges and homes.
1. Hotels seem to force families or friends in separate living quarters, interrupting quality time and laughs created by spur of the moments that arise.
2. Hotels have increasingly limited the number of guests in each room, only allowing 4-5 in a room, making you rent out several rooms, which can get expensive.
3. Pets are part of the family and vacationers want them to come on vacation. Many cabins and cottages are accommodating towards your pets.
4. Parking can be cumbersome when renting a hotel. Whether you park on the other side or 4 floors down, no one wants to mess with that.
5. Don’t be suckered into going out to eat for all your meals. That can be costly. It can also mean taking time out of your day to make sure the family is presentable for dinner establishments and let’s face it, kids are always messy.
6. It’s pretty hard to star gaze through a hotel window. With wide-open spaces and a yard to lay a blanket down, you can’t beat the star-gazing at a secluded cabin.
7. There’s no quiet hours. We’re not saying let’s get crazy but no one wants to have to whisper to their family down a hallway to get ice when they can talk normally on their way to the kitchen.
8. Amenities in a cabin and a cottage can sometimes be pricey in a hotel. Take for instance fireplaces, boat rentals, Jacuzzis, full size kitchens, screen porches. Some cabins can be more rustic if back to nature suits you.
9. When you return the next year, the hosts actually can remember you and your preferences.
10. Cabins and Cottages are KID FRIENDLY. They let the kids run around, squeal with delight, chase after the dog, fish off the dock, swim at the beach, climb a tree and tell ghost stories around the fire.

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Okay, it’s no secret we are huge fans of Michigan cabins, cottages, lodges and vacation rentals. We like to think that we are becoming leaders in the vacation rental industry. Head to RentMichiganCabins.com to view our growing selection of Michigan vacation rentals. We have a unique interactive Map of Michigan and a custom Narrow Your Search Tool.

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