Minnesota Vacation Rentals

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.

Voyageur National Park

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.

#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 →

Lakeside #Vacation Paradise in Curtis, MI
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Lakeside #Vacation Paradise in Curtis, MI

What’s not to love about the Upper Peninsula if you are into the great outdoors? While we know that Upper Peninsula is known for extraordinary recreational pastimes, what area seems to be one of the best areas that we like to go to? Curtis, Michigan has the small town charm with exceptional recreational opportunities and the convenience of all things needed to have a great time here.

Located in between Big Manistique Lake and South Manistique Lake, Curtis is the destination for any lakeside vacation. With early warming waters, vacationers can enjoy sailing, boating, paddle boating, paddle boarding, tubing, skiing, fishing (some of the best fishing is here) and much more. With over 20,000 acres of land across the six lake complex and 3 public boat accesses, you will surely find a way to fish year round. Be sure to also fish the Fox River. Ernest Hemingway once named this river “Big Two-hearted River” and once claimed to catch over 200 fish in the Fox River while camping along its banks.

Curtis, MI

Coming up! Curtis, Michigan’s Octoberfest September 26th for the 9th year in a row. Oktoberfest features live bands and all craft beers that are made in the U.P., German food, variety of booths and entertainment.

Thinking of rental one or two cabins in Curtis, MI? We have just the rental. Loon’s Nest has one and two bedroom cottages with a 14’ aluminum boat, cable, wood burning stove and fire pit. The views from the sliding glass door and lakeside bench are impeccable. To view this property for year round availability, click this link!

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Want some insider tips and an up to the minute fishing report? Call Mick at 906-586-6040. To enjoy a local homemade meal, we always suggest Stampers right on Main Street. Good prices and large portions will have your bellies filled while you hop onto your ATVs or go boating. At night, reign in at the the Shipwreck Bar and Grille. This bar has a dj at night, cheap eats and nightly specials including a fish fry.

Other entertainment options are available as well. Do you like to golf? Whether you like to mini golf at Aunt Teaks and Uncle Junks Mini Golf or go check out the Siberian tiger at the family owned Garlyn Zoo & Gift Shop, you will not be bored. Another unique Upper Peninsula activity in the area is the Oswald Bear Ranch. This ranch gives you a rare chance to observe 29 bears barrier free. Free admission for active military personnel.

We have a serious addiction to Cabin Time. This could be why we have other vacation rentals in four other states! If your looking for another state, try these websites too:

www.RentWisconsinCabins.com     www.RentMinnesotaCabins.com      www.RentNewYorkCabins.com      www.RentMontanaCabins.com

Have you planned your winter getaway in MN this year?
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Have you planned your winter getaway in MN this year?

Who says you should hole up in your home all winter?? If we are to be in Minnesota for the winter, we must embrace everything that goes with it. That means the sweater socks, the packing snow, ice fishing, the winter festivals, winter brews and ice sculpting challenges. One thing is for sure though, try skiing in Minnesota. We suggest taking a week in the winter and booking your next minnesota vacation rental for your next skiing vacation.We have rentals near the Lutsen Ski Resort. We have made it easier for you to do this. Check out our Minnesota skiing page to see specific towns and minnesota ski resorts. Booking your winter getaway in minnesota vacation now ensures that you get the best rates and dates for your needs. 

Lutsen Ski Resort Vacation Cabin

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Pet Friendly Trout Lake Resort

Trout Lake is a pet friendly and kid friendly resort on a wilderness like lake within a prestine forest.  Experience stunning wildlife, fantastic fall colors, and the birds singing outside of your screened in porch. Disconnect with the outside world and truly enjoy your vacation in the sauna or from the canoe (free use for all guests). Fly fishing for rainbow trout is quite popular here in the headwaters of the Kadunce River. WiFi in the lodge. Have you seen the northern lights? Check out this Northern Minnesota Vacation Rental Here. 

Mn snowmobiling trails and cozy cabin getaways
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Mn snowmobiling trails and cozy cabin getaways

Load your trailers up, Minnesota is a premier destination for snowmobiling. Along with powder snow and rolling hills, cozy cabins await your next snowmobiling adventure. We have cabins, vacation rentals, MN snowmobile trail maps, videos and more. Plan your long weekend away with just the boys or pack up the whole family for a fun filled adventure along prestine pine and birch forests, gliding over glacial lakes, and admiring wildlife from afar.

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MN snowmobiling trails

We also have snowmobile trail maps, cabin rentals, videos and more in Wisconsin and MIchigan. Take a look!

Wisconsin snowmobiling trails 

Michigan snowmobiling trails