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Cottage rentals in Minnesota

Private Cottage w/Queen Bed + Lakes, golfing, etc.

White Pine Cottage

Quiet Cottage in the Woods on the Edge of Town

Little House by Lake Phalen

Grove Cottage walkable retreat in St. Croix Valley

Entire home near Afton, state parks, skiing, beach

Cottage with Lake Superior & North Shore views

Cabin with Fireplace and Private Woodland Setting
Lakefront cottage rentals in Minnesota

Tranquility on Island Lake

Cozy Cottages with a Superior View Cottage #6

Adventure Studio

Quiet Lake Cottage and Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trails

Cozy Lake Minnetonka Cottage by Minneapolis

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Tiny cabin w/dock, kayak, boat, swim- amazing lake

1. Beachfront Deer #1 w/Campfire
Home rentals in Minnesota

Cabin in Knife River with Sauna and Amazing Views

Jay Cooke/Spirit Mtn Retreat with Game Room/Sauna

Gorgeous North Shore river cabin

Lake View, Outdoor Pizza Oven, Deck Dome, Spacious

Unique Mid-Century Modern in a Great Neighborhood

Entire Home Nestled in Nature | Family Retreat

Cuyuna Wattage Cottage. Modern, Clean, Relaxing.

Cedar Cove on Lake Superior
Your guide to Minnesota
Welcome to Minnesota
Minnesota takes its name from the Dakota word for water, and the state has plenty of it. Its nickname, Land of 10,000 Lakes, is a conservative count: The best-known of the 14,000-plus bodies of water may be the border-crossing Lake of the Woods, the vast expanse of Lake Superior, and Lake Itasca, best known as the source of the Mississippi River. Facing off across that same river, Minnesota's largest city and its state capital, Minneapolis and St. Paul, come together as the Twin Cities. Here, you'll find fervid sports fans, a beloved craft beer scene, an artists’ community, and the enormous, tax-free shopping paradise of the Mall of America. Despite the reputation for frigid winters in the Upper Midwest, nothing in Minnesota slows down for the snow or ice. When the weather obliges, people flock to skating rinks, ski runs, snowshoe trails, and ice-fishing spots. In summer, the state’s parks fill up with bikers, hikers, and campers, while the boaters, swimmers, and water skiers head to Minnesota’s many waterways.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Minnesota
All four seasons come on strong in Minnesota, but don't let the incredibly chilly winter keep you away. The icy northern climate brings out the state's best, in the form of bare-chested football fans cheering in subfreezing temperatures, snowy wonderlands for outdoor recreation, and cozying up in one of the state’s numerous cabin rentals. Spring and fall temperatures vary greatly as the weather shifts from extreme cold to extreme heat. While summers in Minnesota can be excessively warm, they also open up a world of outdoor activities, including boating of all types on its rivers and lakes. Summer also ushers in the king of all statewide events: the Minnesota State Fair.
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Minnesota State Fair
For two weeks near the end of August, the Twin Cities hosts one of the largest — and arguably the best — state fairs in America. More than 2 million people a year attend the celebration of the state's agriculture, arts, and industry, where they stuff themselves on classic fried fair food, ride the rides, and admire farm animals and equipment.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Stretching along Minnesota’s northern border, this 19,000-acre park includes 1,500 miles of canoe routes and 2,000 campsites. Novice and expert boaters alike flock to the area for paddle-powered adventures, and the occasional chance to see the Northern Lights.
Twin Cities Arts Scene
With two major art museums — the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Walker Art Center — plus lots of smaller ones, the Twin Cities offer plenty to look at. Add to that a thriving theater scene and the Paisley Park compound, a living shrine to the late local legend and global pop star.
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