Best Places For A Cabin Weekend Near Minnesota

The Daily Meal Staff|Nov. 1, 2014 7:00 am EST

Minnesotans tend to save the trips up to the cabin for the summer. Upkeep of a cabin throughout the long winter months can be a costly venture that's not always worth the time and money. However, there are cabins that are maintained throughout the year and available for rental throughout the year. Spend the weekend somewhere you enjoy or try a new destination altogether. Minnesota is full of options in-state or just across the border for a great cabin weekend.

Kohl's Resort
15707 Big Turtle Lake Drive N.E.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 243-2131
www.kohlsresort.com

Cabin rentals at Kohl's Resort in Bemidji provide a fun and memorable weekend away. Without the hassle of maintaining your own cabin, you can stay in a comfortable resort cabin and enjoy all of the amenities that go along with the resort. Rent a boat and spend the day on the water for some fishing or relaxing. If the weather's too cold for boating, there is an indoor pool on the premises for swimming year-round. Rent a cabin for a week or per night, and take advantage of the wilderness and outdoor activities available in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Thunder Lake Lodge
5316 Cisco Lane N.E.
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2378
www.thunderlakelodge.com

Rent a cabin at Thunder Lake Lodge and enjoy a relaxing and secluded weekend out of town. The cabins are fully equipped with all of the comforts and amenities needed to be comfortable in any kind of weather. Each cabin has a deck or patio for outdoor and nature lovers as well as an individual fire pit for roasting marshmallows or just warming up outside. Activities include the usual outdoor fare of hiking and fishing and the cabins are far enough apart to enjoy privacy.

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Pehrson Lodge
2746 Vermilion Drive
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5478
www.pehrsonlodge.com

Pehrson Lodge on Lake Vermilion offers a cabin vacation within a resort setting that has something for any type of family. Enjoy a luxury cabin or a condo within a beautiful natural area that allows all of the amenities of home away from the responsibilities of home. Pehrson Lodge has a boat rental option that provides any type of boat a family may want for recreation. Exercise your rowing arm on a kayak or just fish off of a motor boat. Kids' programs run throughout the year to engage children in learning activities surrounding nature. The Vermilion Chalet is also available for party or event rental.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
25039 Tame Fish Lake Road
Deerwood, MN 56444
(218) 678-2885
www.ruttgers.com

Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge is the perfect cabin vacation for any group or individual looking for a remote setting with a wide range of activities. The Resort offers cabins along Bay Lake that contain any imaginable amenity one could want. Stay inside and use the kitchen for meals while you watch cable television or go out for meals and ignore the entertainment system altogether. Packages offered include golf, tennis, use of the pools and housekeeping. Other individualized packages are created for families, couples, active vacationers or just a fun girls' weekend with a spa package. While at the Bay Lake Lodge, participate in planned activities to help make new friends or just enjoy a new activity.

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Sunset Shores
18986 County Road 5 N.W.
New London, MN 56273
(877) 813-7317
www.sunsetshoresresort-mn.com

At Sunset Shores, cabins are available for individuals up to large groups of 25. Rentals are done daily or by the week and activities are available for those who want structured fun. The on-site activities are planned and offered daily but can be surpassed for local shopping excursions, horseback riding or just relaxing on the lake. Year-round fishing is supported by boat rentals and ice house rentals when the lake freezes over. Nightly campfires offer time to wind down or enjoy being outside and Sibley State Park is close by for hiking and outdoor exploration as well.

Andrea Wodele is a freelance writer who has lived in the Twin Cities for eight years. She loves covering all things Minnesota and her work can be found on Examiner.com.