Park Rapids in Minnesota’s Itasca State Park is the headwaters of Mississippi River. This is where the second-largest river in North America starts its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. It is only here that you can tread slowly through the headwaters of the river. This peaceful location offers not just family-friendly resorts but also several immaculate lakes, lengthy trails, and suburban shopping malls to discover. Connect with nature by exploring Heartland Trail. Enjoy quiet sports such as cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking, or engage in active motorsports like snowmobiling. Indulge yourself in a variety of meals served at several eateries in Dorset, the Restaurant Capital of the World. Enjoy this awesome paradise by checking out our list of the 10 best Airbnb vacation rentals in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Light-filled retreat with views of Fishhook River (from USD 144)
This rental is located on the upper floor of a huge log house. It is surrounded by a forest overlooking Fishhook River near parks, diners, and shops. It has its own private entrance and access to a community dock. It features an open floor plan with high-vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque outdoor views. It features a living room, a fully stocked kitchen, and a dining area. It can accommodate up to 10 guests with its 7 beds and a bathroom. The flat-screen TV, free wifi, sauna, bar, and billiard tables will keep everyone entertained while staying indoors. You can go fishing on Fishhook Lake, or keep warm by the fire pit in the yard.
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so close to downtown park rapids which is charming will absolutely stay againthis is a very nice place in a nice part of park rapids
2. Luxurious waterfront home with dock (from USD 422)
This huge estate is 15 miles (24 kilometers) to Wolf Lake, 20 miles (32 kilometers) to Detroit Mountain, 1 mile (2 kilometers) to Heartland Trail Park, and a 5-minute drive to Park Rapids downtown. It is the ultimate getaway for 16 guests with its 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The structure is made from top-quality timber with high-vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling-windows. This rental is perfect for longer stays as it already comes with a gourmet kitchen, a living room with a fireplace, two dining areas, a home theater, and a mini arcade. The sprawling estate has splendid lake views while the surrounding lush landscape is ideal for trekking, hiking, and having small bonfires in the fire pit.
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this house itself is truly incredible and the host is really responsive to your requestsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful home
3. Modern country cabin with lake views (from USD 150)
This modern country cabin is great for a mid-sized family or a group of five people. Although it is located in an isolated wooded area, it is only a five-minute drive to town. It provides the modern comforts needed for a quiet vacation away from the city. There are enough beds in the two capacious bedrooms and a couch in the living room to sleep five guests comfortably. This rental is very chic and comes with a living room, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Conveniences such as air-conditioning, heating, wifi, cable TV, and free parking are provided here too. You can have your coffee on the wide deck overlooking the lake, or enjoy barbecues with your family outdoors.
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the only draw back was the mosquitoes and would have like a curtain in the bathroomsecond bathroom was good sizedCleanliness:
the space was clean convenient and very welcomingthe house was very clean and offered a nice quiet weekend getawayHost:
hosts made us feel very welcome and the place was neat and kemptthe hilltop inn recommended by owner has wonderful homemade food (in hubbard a short drive away)Read more reviewsLocation:
it was a quick and easy drive into park rapidsclean conveniently located and easy check-in
4. Family-friendly mansion with theater room (from USD 666)
This lovely mansion by Fishhook River is great for big family events. This two-storey designer home has Italian porcelain flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows. Whatever room you choose, you will get to enjoy stunning views from the windows. The living room is beside the gourmet kitchen and formal dining area. To accommodate 16 guests comfortably, this property offers 7 bedrooms with a total of 9 beds and 3 bathrooms. Aside from flat-screen TVs and free wifi, this lavish home also boasts a theater room and games room for playing billiards and darts. Enjoy outdoor fun by lighting a bonfire or go kayaking on the nearby lake. To explore the area, use your access to trails, ATVs, and snowmobiles.
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both interior and exterior are stunning and all the extras like the entertainment room are awesomethe kitchen is huge with new appliances and a grill right outsideinteresting space and a lot of room for big families or gatheringsother evenings kids enjoyed watching shows in the movie theater or playing darts or poolthe place was beautiful comfortable and had plenty of room for our guestsCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousbeautiful home super clean and equipped with everythingthe house was clean and had enough room for our group of 14it was beautiful clean and had great amenitiesit was clean and neat everything we needed were already preparedHost:
kelly was a perfect hostkelly was also a great host with quick response timekelly is the best hostkelly was easy to communicate with and a great host overallcheck in was simple kelly was responsive and gave clear directions to help us find the houseRead more reviewsLocation:
great place to relax and enjoy a weekend with family/friendsgreat place for a big family to spread outkelly has created a fun and beautiful home outside of downtown park rapidsi would recommend the place and will come backthis is truly an amazing place to stay in for a large group (with kids)
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5. Unique chalet with indoor pool
This charming chalet is in a resort property within walking distance to a sandy beach. It is near hiking trails and parks such as Itaska and Paul Bunyan. Though the cabin is not right on the shore, it has good views of the trees and lake. It’s spacious enough to welcome eight guests. On the second level are three bedrooms with nine beds and a bathroom. The ground floor features a cozy living room, an L-shaped kitchen, and an expandable dining table. The sauna, indoor pool, game room, vending machines, and extra shower rooms are all located at the main building of North Beach Resort. Kids can have fun in the playground, while adults can have barbecues on the front porch facing the beach.
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States
22.54 km (14.1 mi) from Itasca State ParkAccommodates: 8
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wifi was excellentthe wifi and tv with roku worked greatthe place is cozy with a beautiful view of the lakewell maintained and well equipped (clothes washer/dryer dishwasher microwave kitchen dishware/utensils towels blankets soap etcmelody’s place was wonderful my children and i enjoyed the space and my son loved the pool nearbyCleanliness:
nice clean place beautiful areathis is such a clean placea very nice place spotlessly cleanhouse: super clean well-kept and homeythe lake was so clean and beautifulHost:
melody was a great hostmelody was an amazing hostmelody was an awesome host and made us feel at homemelody our host was wonderful and really went the extra milethe host was so nice and thoughtfulRead more reviewsLocation:
close to itasca park rapids is a cute town and there is any adventure park near bypark rapids was a cute little town to visit alsothe peace and quiet at this location is beyond beliefkayaks on the lake; quiet comfort; a great locationloved the location and the gorgeous lake
6. Lovely lake house with hot tub
This lovely vacation home is built on Moonlight Bay shores. It offers great lake views from the screened-in porch and all four decks of the house. Roam the sandy beach in the morning or snuggle by the fire pit to keep warm at night. This multi-level home has chic interiors and can accommodate eight guests on a week-long vacation. The main house features a living room, a dining area, and a full kitchen on the main floor with sliding doors that open to one of the decks. Four spacious bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms are spread over the upper and lower floors. The basement has a family room, a play area, a lounge, and access to the hot tub on the patio. The garage is accessible through the basement and laundry area.
Walker, Minnesota, United States
41.17 km (25.6 mi) from Itasca State ParkAccommodates: 6
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there are lots of options for sleeping arrangements and furniture is very comfortableCleanliness:
very spacious and clean enjoyed all the areas to sit great communication and response time was phenomenalthe home was very clean and comfortableHost:
the host was very responsive and helpful in getting us situatedRead more reviewsLocation:
great location on the lake for boating & fishingthe location is great on a quiet bay just 7 minutes to walker
7. Breezy country cabin near Shell Lake (from USD 97)
Five guests can enjoy the full privacy of this guest house on Shell Lake between Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes. The rental is attached to the owner’s main home. This spacious and simply furnished country-style home has a living room with a TV, a dining room set for four, and a fully equipped kitchen sharing the open layout. The two bedrooms both have queen-sized beds and bunk beds with free linens, air-conditioning, heating, and a VCR for the kids. There’s a paddle boat and two kayaks available if you want to explore the nearby lake.
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the beds were comfortableCleanliness:
the cabin was clean and decorated nicelynice clean and a beautiful lakejudy’s cabin was clean and homeythe cabin was very cleanit is a very clean and well furnishedHost:
judy and don were wonderful hostsfun and beautiful setting great hostsjudy and don are awesome hostsbeautiful scenery being right on the lake and she was a perfect hostjudy is very helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great people great location and great experiencewe were very happy with judy’s place and if the location works for you we would highly recommend itgreat place to spend a vacation atwhen we first walked into judy's place we just couldn't believe it it was awesomewould recommend this place to anybody
8. Lakefront abode with shared pool (from USD 200)
The cabin is on a property that is just a few steps from the lake and 11 miles (18 kilometers) away from Park Rapids. It’s in a resort-like setting where guests have access to the communal pool, beach, playground, fish cleaning house, and a boat dock. The well-appointed cabin is big enough to accommodate six guests with its three cozy bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The spacious open area features a simple living room, a dining table that seats four, and a fully stocked kitchen. The master’s bedroom and the dining area have access to the balcony with awesome lake views.
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we enjoyed the fire pit the deck and patio space the clear fishing lake and the poolso many amenities and the kitchen in particular was very well stockedthe view is lovely and the outside seating was very comfortable and high qualitywe especially enjoyed the fully equipped and clean kitchen grill patio and peace/quietour kids especially appreciated the books and games being there already and we appreciated the well-stocked kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and lovely cabinit's clean and well-keptgreat cabin that is clean and well maintainedthe cabin was extremely clean and well provisioned with kitchen supplies beach towels and fansthe cabin was warm and welcoming everything was clean and organizedHost:
the host's guidebook and instructions were very helpful and thoroughit’s obvious that the owners have provided everything you need for a great experiencewe also appreciated the friendly neighbors and look forward to staying in this cabin againjoel and team were very responsive and accommodating - we had a great time and definitely recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a beautiful location near many points of interestbeautiful cabin with great location right on the lakethis is an amazing cabin and excellent locationwe had fun checking out park rapids dorset and itasca which are easy to get to from your locationvery comfortable and relaxing place to spend a week
9. Private haven best for couples
This cute cottage is the perfect private getaway for couples. It’s spacious and complete with all the comforts you need for a weekend near Spirit Lake of Menahga. It is in close proximity to the beach, fishing pier, walking trails, golf course, basketball and tennis courts, Cottage House Café, bakery, and grocery. This quaint cottage has a comfy living room, a dining room, and a modern little kitchen. Have fun cooking using modern appliances such as an air fryer, Kitchen Aid, and Ninja blender. The air-conditioned bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a purple mattress. There’s a patio in the backyard with a fire pit for roasting s’mores.
Menahga, Minnesota, United States
49.13 km (30.6 mi) from Itasca State ParkTop guest reviews
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amenities were awesome and bed was comfygreat place recently remodeled all the comforts of home except wifi and a tvthere were great amenities in the kitchen and i was able to make myself a lovely dinnerthe "cozy cottage" is a very nice place to staysuch a comfortable cabin and newly renovatedCleanliness:
very clean and neatthe space was beautifully clean and relaxingit was super clean and is wonderfully decoratedthis was a beautiful cottage very clean and comfortablegreat place clean lots of thoughtful extras and close to the beach and townHost:
the host was super helpfulanna was very friendly and willing to help even though she did not have tonice decor and easy to communicate with hostRead more reviewsLocation:
anna’s place is super cute and stylishwalking distance to the beach nice town quiet streetclose to a lake within an easy drive to multiple state parks and exceptionally clean and comfortable
10. Lakeside chalet with hot tub (from USD 228)
Freeman’s Lodge is a lovely blend of industrial and modern interiors. The dark gray façade is painted with red brick accents. Brightly colored outdoor furniture adds a pop of color to the lush green surroundings. The patio facing the lake features a hot tub while the other is beside the garage. There are floor- to-ceiling-windows facing the lake so you have awesome outdoor views while inside the house. Inside the chalet is an open concept with a chic living room. Some guests can either eat at the marble-topped kitchen island or the dining table for six. There are seven beds spread among the three bedrooms on the second floor.
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the place was exceptionally clean and very well stocked with everything we neededcabin was clean and had everything needed to have a fun weekthe place was very clean and kelli even left a nice welcome package that everyone appreciatedHost:
great place and the host were very hospitable and responsivekelli & scott were amazing hostshosts were good with communicationhost was very responsive and set out some treats for us and our kids when we got theregreat relaxing location hosts were kind thoughtful and even plowed and shoveled for usRead more reviewsLocation:
great location the lake had some of the biggest sunnies and crappies i’ve ever caughtour favorite part was sitting in the hot tub watching the sunset while the deer walk pasthope to stay at more places like this in the future
Awesome lakeside homes
All the vacation homes in Park Rapids and its surrounding areas are luxurious and relaxing. They all have access to the lake or have a good view of it. Enjoy your lakeside holiday with top-notch modern conveniences by including the 10 best Airbnb vacation rentals in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Your visit to the Land of the 10,000 Lakes will be truly awesome!
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