Although a small city, Grand Rapids has a lot on offer for leisure travelers. With its picturesque setting, it has become a popular destination for family holidays. Mainly, visitors flock to the city for the hundreds of lakes in and around. You can do a lot of fishing and other water-based activities. Enthusiastic golfers may consider spending time at Pokegama Golf Course in the city. If you are visiting during winter, you can also enjoy the thrill of cross-country skiing at American Legion Memorial Park. Ensure that you have the perfect spot to relax and rejuvenate after a day packed with activities. Check out the best cabin rentals near Grand Rapids, Minnesota, below.
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 13, 2024.
1. Northern JEM (from USD 278)
This modern cabin nestled in Itasca County is roughly a 35-minute drive from Grand Rapids. It is suitable for those who want to bring their pets, allowing guests to stay with up to two pets for an amount of extra fee per stay. Thanks to the private dock on a 91.44-m (300-ft) shoreline, you can easily fish for crappies, perch, sunfish, and more on the lake. A canoe and two kayaks will also be at your disposal.
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they have chairs and skewers for an easy and comfortable way to make s'mores at the fire pitit is in a beautiful setting and has an awesome loft with bedsour boys (6 and 8 years old) had a great time swimming boating and playing with stickscomfortable bedroom and living spacewe loved the loft with all the bedsCleanliness:
the house is beautiful and cleanthe cabin looked exactly like the pictures and was wonderfully clean and welcomingHost:
owner very easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
they deliver and pick up the cabin is in a great location very close to grand rapidslittle traffic nice neighborhood to walk inthis cabin is a great place to get away
2. Luxury cabin with an outdoor hot tub in Itasca County (from USD 402)
This luxury cabin sits on Deer Lake in Itasca County, only 35 minutes away from Grand Rapids. With 185.81 sqm (2,000 sq. ft.) of living space, it is perfect for large families on vacation. You can grill and dine on the spacious deck while enjoying the stunning lake views. Another perfect gathering space for the whole family is the fire pit area. Moreover, this property comes with an eight-person outdoor hot tub.
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it was ready for use in that it was clean and hotHost:
the property manager was extremely responsive and helpful and the space was just as describedRead more reviewsLocation:
i loved the decor the comfy beds and the location
3. Mallard Point (from USD 188)
If you are exploring Grand Rapids with your small family or significant other, you can consider staying in this chic cabin. It has an open floor plan, high ceilings, and huge windows, providing an inviting living space you can call home. Thanks to the fire pit by the lake, you can comfortably enjoy a breath of fresh air. You will have access to many outdoor facilities during your stay here, such as a barbecue area and the fishing dock.
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it is so cozy and quiet with a beautiful viewthe space is well thought out and very comfortablegreat little getaway right on the lake nice cabin & comfortable amenitiesthe ability to log into our own services on the roku tv was a great touchCleanliness:
very clean and cozythe cabin itself was really clean and cozyit was clean cozy comfortable and we'll appointedwe had a wonderful stay here the place was clean and cozyemily's place is so lovely and cleanHost:
host was kind and helpfulthe hosts were friendly and responsivethe host family lives nearby and is very welcomingemily was so accommodating and thoughtful stay heregreat spot and emily is a super host - very helpful and promptRead more reviewsLocation:
close enough to town to explore downtown but far enough away to enjoy the outdoorsgreat private location and very comfortable bed husband caught sun fish off the dickthe location and cabin were absolutely beautifulgreat location beautiful lake enjoyed every minuteit is a great location and the space has everything you need
4. The Little Red Cabin (from USD 204)
This cabin is surrounded by beautiful, century-old pine trees. It has a private dock and beach access, guaranteeing you the change of scenery you need. Moreover, you can easily go fishing and swimming. You can bring your own boat if you want to go boating. If you love cookouts, you will appreciate the charcoal grill provided. You can share meals at the picnic tables. This property also has a driveway for up to three cars.
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amazing beach with a fire pit and comfortable chairsbath towels are soft in the cutest add on bathroomthe bed is comfortable with a spacious roomCleanliness:
such a clean airbnbthe cabin was very clean and comfortableit was so clean and comfortablethe cabin was extremely clean and welcomingit was impressively clean cozy and such charming decoreHost:
mary jo is a super hostmary jo was a truly awesome hostmary jo was always quick to reply and a great hostmary jo was a fantastic host and was very responsive to any questions we hadmary jo & jim were friendly helpful and quick to respond to any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is picture perfectlocation is close to town with delicious restaurantssuch a special place in an amazing locationthe location is great for a base of exploring the regionclose enough to town but a great peaceful place to go to get away
5. Lakefront cabin with a dog-friendly policy in Itasca County (from USD 330)
Located on Pokegama Lake in Itasca County, this cabin is only about 19.31 km (12 mi) from downtown Grand Rapids. Ensuring you a leisurely stay, it provides access to a sandy beach. You can take out the two standup paddleboards and four kayaks to have fun on the water. At the end of the day, enjoy the warmth of the outdoor fire pits under the vast sky.
Dogs are welcome here. There is even a huge outdoor kennel for your four-legged friends.
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debbie was great to work with we loved the cozy cabinHost:
debbie is a great host and made sure we had everything we neededcabin was awesome and property manager was very accommodating responsive and friendlyall around great property and ownerdebbie was very friendly and she assisted us in having a great timeRead more reviewsLocation:
would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area
6. Riverside cabin with a porch in Cohasset (from USD 160)
Situated in Cohasset, this charming cabin is only a five-minute drive from Grand Rapids. It offers over 157.94 sqm (1,700 sq. ft.) of living space, welcoming large families who want quick access to Pokegama Lake. You can spend an entire afternoon hanging out in the family room, which is surrounded by huge windows overlooking Mississippi River. Right off the dining room, you will find a porch and deck that also has picturesque river views.
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laundry available free to use (no coins) and was another nice bonusHost:
property manager very responsivethe owners were easy to reachowner was easy to work withproperty owner was easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
nice property with great locationthe cabin was spacious and the location was perfectnice cabin on a quiet spot along the river and close to townclose to cohasset and only 8 miles to grand rapids so getting any kind of supplies was easygreat location with plenty of parking for 5 trucks and 4 boats
7. Rental with two cabins in Itasca County (from USD 293)
Set in Itasca County, this rental is less than 40 minutes away from Grand Rapids. It comprises two individual cabins that span about 97.5 sqm (1,050 sq. ft.) together. Each has a fire pit by the lake, making it easy for you to stay warm and cozy.
Ensuring you a fun-filled stay, the host has a canoe, kayaks, paddleboards, and life jackets that you may use to explore the lake. There is plenty of space to play lawn games as well.
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the hosts emily and james are wonderfulRead more reviewsLocation:
this resort was very close to grand rapids
8. Tranquil Bay Cabin (from USD 220)
Sitting on Deer Lake, this lovely cabin is only 15 minutes away from Grand Rapids. It has 33.53 m (110 ft) of water frontage, giving you convenient access to the lake. You can hang out with your loved ones on the private dock by day, and at night, you may gather around the fire pit for some s’mores.
If you like fishing don’t forget to bring your gear, and you can spend the holiday catching bass, musky, and walleye from the lake.
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the house was very clean and kept up really nicewonderful spot amazingly clean and had everything we neededthe cabin was very clean and the kitchen had all the necessary items to cook withHost:
we had a slight complication with this but was able to resolve everything with luke the hostRead more reviewsLocation:
what a great place to get away from it allgreat location beautiful lake spacious cabin perfect for a weekend getawaygreat place would love to stay in summersuch a beautifully remodeled space and absolutely gorgeous location
9. Rustic cabin with a small frontyard in Cohasset
This rustic cabin in Cohasset is the perfect base camp for outdoor enthusiasts. It guarantees quick access to many recreational opportunities, such as canoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. In the storage shed, you will find bicycles and life jackets that you may use. The host also has a canoe and standup paddleboard for guests to use. Moreover, this property has a small front yard tailored for yard games. Conveniently, Grand Rapids is only about a 20-minute drive away.
Cohasset, Minnesota, United StatesAccommodates: 5
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evenings we ate on the lovely deck and made a fire for our nightly s'mores before bedthe cabin has a beautiful view and it was immaculate and so comfortable for our weeklong staywifi works great able to stream and kitchen well appointedCleanliness:
this cabin was wonderful — peaceful comfy clean and woodsy feelingHost:
host was awesome and really quick to respondthe hosts are very helpful and responsivethe owners were very responsive to our calls/texts and were very friendly and approachablelovely to arrive to a bottle of wine from the hostsawesome is one word that can explain this property and the hosts perfectlyRead more reviewsLocation:
nice and homey cabin in a great locationgreat location the lake is absolutely gorgeouswe will definitely stay at this beautiful place againthis is a great spot peaceful location with a nice viewwe loved our stay at megan's place and hope to return again sometime
10. Cabin with a sandy beach area in Nashwauk
Nestled on a 4.86-ha (12-ac) property on Shoal Lake in Nashwauk, this cabin is suitable for everyone who needs a break from urban life. It features a sandy beach area with a shallow swimming section perfect for kids. You can enjoy various activities all day since the host offers a canoe, paddleboat, standup paddleboard, and two kayaks for guests’ use. If you want to watch sunsets, you may hang out in the gazebo by the lake.
This rental is only about 25 minutes away from Grand Rapids.
Nashwauk, Minnesota, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 10
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feels homey and comfortable with all the needed amenitiesmy wife enjoyed using the workout room and the ac as nice with the hot weatherwe grilled on the deck read in the screened porch and enjoyed breakfast in the gazebothe bunk room and tons of games were perfect for our groupthe outdoor space is perfect we had just an amazing time everything was super comfortableCleanliness:
a spacious and clean cabinvery clean and well cared for propertyvery clean great grounds and beachit’s very spacious clean and cozythe cabin is clean well stocked and on a beautiful and quiet lotHost:
laurie is an amazingly thoughtful hostwhat an amazing home and hostlaurie was an excellent host- thoughtful and responsivethe host was very easy to communicate with and quick to respondthe host laurie is very responsive and i would recommend staying here — great family funRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was very picturesqueabsolutely beautiful place and locationgreat bike and walking trails nearbygreat private location bike paths and walking paths nearbyloved the location nice and quiet
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