Minnesota Vacation Rentals

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Premier destination for those that love Winter: Ely Minnesota

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Most of you already know that Ely, Minnesota is a winter wonderland just waiting to welcome you in. It’s beautiful surroundings and abundant wildlife make this a great base camp for those that love adventure or a winterscape. The Lodge of Whispering Pines is a fantastic outfitting lodge that provides skillfull knowledge of the Boundary Waters in Minnesota and offers partial or full outfitting.

Nestled in the Superior National Forest, you will drive through either a canopy of colorful trees in the summer or fall or through a snowy trail to get to your 3 bedroom cabin in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. See a winter road trip on Echo Lake: 

It is right on Big Lake with wonderful and diverse species of fish. This reflective lake is great for evening picnics with a bottle of wine and cheese tray! This area is known for mesmerizing Northern Light shows, Check out the video on our MInnesota Cabin Rental Website.   lodge2

The fishing here is incredible and top rated for Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Jumbo Perch. Prepare your catch for dinner in the deluxe kitchen with a double oven and enjoy it on the screened in porch overlooking Big Lake.

lodge3There’s a reason why this lodge has been open since 1937 and trust us, once your there once, you will go back time and time again for a chance to explore the expansive Boundary Waters and the Northern Lights. Head to: Ely Minnesota Lodge for complete details, pictures, videos and to inquire directly with the owner. NO commission fees. Ever.

Grab the boat, fishing line and beer- It’s #CabinTime at The Shores of Leech Lake

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Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you have to. Minnesota is a show off in the fall and for a good reason. The fall colors and the smell of the pine trees and crisp air makes a fall cabin vacation a true reprieve from the mundane. Walker, Minnesota is known for its many events and festivals with great shopping and dining as well. This strong community embraces those looking to explore the Leech Lake area with their friends and loved ones. Events such as Eelpout Festival in February and the Moondance Jam in July are prime reasons why there is something for everyone, anytime of the year. Here are reasons why you should definitely pack a bag and head out in the next few weeks though:

  1. Shores of Leech Lake is a great 3 bedroom vacation rental in the Leech Lake area with over 1,000 square feet. The best part? It’s pet friendly!               leech
  2. Plan a trip to Northern Lights Casino for a rocking good time playing blackjack, slots and even catching live entertainment on the weekends. Be sure to check out the Country Showdown Midwest Regional Finals, this October, which is free!
  3. Golfing Tianna Country Club is a must. This scenic and well-manicured lawn is a course you won’t forget. Check out Hole #2!   
  4. There are 2 protected harbors and covered slips for your boat. If you don’t have one, that’s fine too, Shores of Leech Lake have rentals! Check out the video of this marina and resort here!         leech4
  5. The lodge on the resort property can supply you with convenience items, pizza, laundry Wi-Fi, gas, bait and LOCALLY BREWED BEER so need to get off the resort if you don’t want, which we don’t blame you, it’s a beautiful resort. To view photos of the resort or to contact the owner, click this link!   
  6. The sand beach and waterslide makes every kid happy to play and dip their toes in the sand.    leech3
  7. Cottage 2 has a charcoal grill and a lakeside fire pit and portable propane burners for Fish fry dinners and also perfect for heating up a big pot of dad’s chili.
  8. The Heartland Trail and the Paul Bunyan Trail are well known to be some of the best maintained and well thought out trails and they located adjacent to the cottage. It offers hiking or biking. And, in the winter, extraordinary snowmobiling.
  9. Open year round for great hunting, birding, hiking, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and more. You will never be bored. Maybe relaxed, but NEVER bored. Just ask the guys that keep coming back year after year.
  10. Honestly we didn’t 10 reasons. Just view the videos and photos and you will see why this a must do!

To explore other Leech Lake Vacation rentals and cabins, you may search other towns such as Walker, Deer River, Hackensack and Longville.

We have a serious addiction to cabin vacations. To check out the other states we have cabins, cottages, and resorts in, just click on the links below:

www.rentwisconsincabins.com

www.rentmichigancabins.com

www.rentnewyorkcabins.com

www.rentmontanacabins.com

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A True Up North Adventure awaits…

This new pet friendly listing is so close to Canada you could hike there! In Grand Marais, this 2 bedroom cabin is located right on Poplar Lake with your own private deck and dock. This is part of 9 cabin resort that we will slowly be introducing thoughtout the next few weeks. This resort has all the amenitites so no need to go far… enjoy all the lakeside activities, hiking opportunites, fish the boundary waters, and explore for a few days the abundant area that surround you in northern Minnesota. Rent just one or all of them! To inquire more about this 2 bedroom cabin, head to our details page to view photos, rates, and to inquire directly with the owner.

RentMinnesotaCabins.com is a vacation rental listing website that allows vacationers to book directly with the owners to avoid high comission fees. Explore our other states at: www.RentWisconsinCabins.com, www.RentMichiganCabins.com, www. RentNewYorkCabins.com, www.RentMontanaCabins.com

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New Fantastic #Minnesota #Fall Color Tours

Minnesota is well known for its cooler summer nights and the winter sport that brings thousands up for the hunting, skiing and snowmobiling but for a short period of time, the leaves changing bring an ambience to the state that is of quiet admiration. Three fall color tours that you should not miss out are all here:

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Two Harbors: For a full season of fall color, the variety of hardwoods create a sweet smell and visual paradise. Enjoy it by hiking, biking, driving and more but one of the most recommended ways to view the fall color would be by the North Shore Scenic Train. Observe the Silver Cliffs over Lake Superior for a spectacular view. Two Harbors Vacation Rentals

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Gunflint Trail: This paved road is over 50 miles long that goes from Grand Marais to the Canadian border along the northeastern corner of Minnesota. This road is voted is nationally recognized as a scenic and historical road. This is crossed by the Laurentian Divide. This gives you a unique opportunity to hike over some of the oldest exposed rock on Earth. It also snakes its way around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a strikingly beautiful area that reminds us that we are just a small part of a big picture. Grand Marais Cabin Rentals

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Duluth: While people have always known how great Duluth can be for its incredible accommodations, restaurants, and more, the real celebrity here is nature. Fall color can be witnessed while checking out other area attractions such as the Skyline Drive and the North Shore Scenic Drive. The Duluth Skyline Parkway is stunning. It overlooks the port of Duluth and a shoreline that goes on forever of Lake Superior. Duluth Vacation Rentals

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Minnesota Vacation Rentals That Come With Boats

Minnesota, “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

The state’s nickname is no exaggeration; Minnesota boasts roughly 15,200 lakes. Think about this: if we want to visit one lake a day until we have seen every Minnesota lake, it would take over 40 years. Unless it’s your dream to enjoy every lake in Minnesota, you shouldn’t be too discouraged. It only means that lake-bound vacationers have a huge selection. Whether you’re looking for a large recreational lake or a small peaceful getaway on the water, you’re sure to find it in Minnesota. And what better way to enjoy the Minnesota water than by boat! Here are a few vacation cabins, resorts, and homes that include boats.

Lakeside Vacation Rentals That Come With Boats:

Northland Lodge on Leech Lake
Paddle boats, row boats, hydrobikes, kayaks, and canoes
Paul Bunyan’s Guest House | Harborview Cabin

Dickerson’s Resort on Lake Florida
Kayaks, paddle boat, hydrobikes, canoes, fun bugs, sail boat
Cabin #10

Campfire Bay Resort on Fish Trap Lake
Kayaks, paddle boats, hydrobikes, row boats, canoes
Eagles Nest | Willow

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10 Reasons You Just found your Perfect #PetFriendly Lakeside Resort

Quite simply put, this resort is perfect for you. Yes, you. And your family or friends and pets. Yup. We said it. We don’t want to waste anymore of your time so you can get to booking directly with the owner so we will get straight to the point:

  1. This lakeside resort has 12 cabins, each uniquely different in its own way.
  2. This location is perfect. Babbitt is only 2 passages away from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This resort offers free guided hikes on the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. Experience waterfalls, nearby Fall Lake beach, pack a picnic basket, and explore with all of your senses.
  3. Timber Wolf Lodge has a sandy beach with 7 cabins right on the beach with a private dock. Bear Island Lake is a large 2,360 acre lake that stretches over 22 islands. The resort has a sunset cruise that even lets you observe these islands. They also have a 15’ water trampoline (kids love it)! Parents can rest in the lounge chairs under an umbrella right on the beach!

    Timber Lake Lodge Beach Side

    Timber Wolf Lodge

  4. These cabins are not bare or rustic. Most cabins are updated to the newest features (like a Keurig) and most even have warm glowing fireplaces in them with great lake views. The best feature? The Sleep Number beds and even luxurious sheets. Each cabin has a great sundeck, perfect for morning coffee or late night card playing. Make sure you ask about the ones with the 3 season porches-a Minnesota must!
  5. Here is a little secret if you’re still reading this: A lot of guests mail checks to use weekly or monthly as sort of a “vacation savings account”. Many families find that this is an effective way to set aside their vacation money bit-by-bit.  We’ve all felt the pinch of a tough economy and the need to tighten our belts.  Use this tool if it helps your family budget.

    Timber Lake Lodge Resort in Boundary Waters

    Timber Lake Lodge

  6. The cabins are fully equipped and furnished with the exception of bath towels, kitchen towels and wash cloths. Please bring those items from home.  We provide all bedroom linens including pillows and cases. Even the fire pit has a stocked wooden supply. Perfect for squeezing in one more kid in the car with all that extra room.
  7. The sauna, shower house and private beach. You may just be one of our guests that insist on stoking the sauna to inhuman temperatures and then dashing to the end of a nearby dock for a plunge in Bear Island Lake. Parents who want to shower off the kiddos after a day at the beach will like the convenience of our shower house. There is plenty of room in there for a quick change of clothes too.
  8. Local attractions are a must see for Minnesota. The International Wolf Center and North American Bear Association are near. Some adventurers even cliff dive! Enjoy the guided fishing tours in one of Minnesota’s Boundary waters.
  9. Babbitt, Minnesota hosts tons of activities for teenagers. Enjoy the library, Youth Center and indoor ice arena.
  10. And for those that can’t simply live without Wi-Fi, you can get it at the beach house and beach. Perfect for catching up on emails.

“Timber Wolf Lodge is the ideal get away! This was my first time to Northern Minnesota since I was a kid. Having cabin #6 for our family reunion was ideal! The cabin accommodates 14 people. The bedrooms are spacious with three master bedrooms and two bedrooms that have double bunks. We enjoyed the sleep number bed. Enjoy life.”

“Timber Wolf Lodge is truly a paradise! We have spent 8 summers at TWL and every year that we return for our vacation, it is better than the previous one! The beach is private with a bouncer for the kids to enjoy. Almost every day, you watch an eagle family fly over as you lounged at the beach.” Kim G

“Very clean, knowledgable and helpful staff,decor to make the wife happy, great fishing to keep the hubby happy and enough amenities to keep the kids running and off the electronics! If you have time get to Kawishiwi trail to see the water falls too!” Carry

“Summer of 2014…First time camping at Timber Wolf Lodge and definitely will be returning! The staff was VERY accommodating, pleasant and always had a smile for you. The lake is gorgeous, loved all the pink granite. Great swimming beach” Scot J

For more information on this unique Boundary Waters lakeside resort, head to http://www.rentminnesotacabins.com/location.php?id=Babbitt and select from one of the listings to inquire more, get rates, and view more photos and videos.

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News about Minnesota Deer Hunting — Read Before You Go!

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Well guys and gals, it’s that time of the year again. Doesn’t it seem like we just had summer? Besides fantasy football and late night card games in the basement, what are we to do when the days get shorter and colder? We stock our freezers with good ‘ole game meat and wait for the chili to be ready, right? Some may be new to the area and others might like a refresher but this blog entry is all about hunting so read further and follow us for more hunting blogs to come!

Minnesota reputation boasts some of the best hunting around, and if you looked it up, we would be right due to its abundance of land and deer population. Minnesota has mixed use of state forests, WMAs and WPAs that make the hunting quite the sport.

Minnesota was home to 1 million whitetail deer but last year’s harsh winters did the deer population little good, leaving lots of deer starving. Minnesota’s DNR responded to this problem by spending emergency money to feed the deer to keep the population thriving. The harsh winters have also made Minnesota impose a “Bucks” only regulation this year, making it one of the most conservative in the past decade. This regulation forbids the shooting of antlerless deer in 95 percent of the state and applies to EVERYBODY except those in a lottery. Be sure to read and always refer back to the Minnesota Guidebook to observe new laws and regulations this year at:  You can find up to date information on age requirements, trespassing, disability and active duty regulations and gun law changes in this year’s guidebook.

How Do You Count Points?

  1. At least 1 antler is 3 inches long with a minimum of 4 points on one side.
  2. An antler, brow tine, and any broken tine has to be at least 1 inch.
  3. You also need to count the end of the main beam.

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While only 67,000 deer were tagged opening weekend, down from last year, reports from hunters all over the state haven’t really noticed a decline in seeing deer. The recent opening weekend could have been dented due to a snow storm that blew in. Only time will tell if anything benefited from the feeding of the starving deer, the harsh winter and the bag limit.

What do you expect from this year’s deer hunting season? Do you think the 1 deer bag limit and “bucks” only regulation is a good thing or bad? We want to know! Also, stay tuned, follow and share our blog for more continual coverage on hunting and other locally, time sensitive information on Minnesota!

Coming up next! Where the best areas in Minnesota are for hunting, wild game recipes and even finding your perfect deer camp, which doesn’t always have to be a hole in the wall cabin. Take your pick, we got them all at RentMinnesotaCabins.com