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A Woodland Escape

Plan a Local Getaway to Relax and Reconnect

Cuyuna Cabin

Along the edge of Historic Main Street in Crosby, Minnesota, the custom-built Cuyuna Cove cabins have direct trail access to the globally ranked Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Cuyuna Cove is an incredibly refreshing and healing experience and is the perfect getaway for solo travelers, couples, friends and even your four-legged friend. cuyunacove.com.

Getaway Kettle River

Nestled in Willow River, an hour and a half from Minneapolis, this cabin offers a sprawling, onsite nature trail that winds along Kettle River, while majestic pine and birch trees give the site a true northern Minnesota feel. Nearby, you'll find several state parks — including Banning and Moose Lake — and the stunning shores of Lake Superior. getaway.house.

Grey Cloud House

Tucked away in Minnesota’s smallest township, Grey Cloud House is situated on a wooded island off the Mississippi – just minutes from the Twin Cities. The property includes a glass greenhouse to dine in and two beautiful living spaces, which are perfect for relaxing and socializing. greycloudhouse.com.

Hilhaus

Relax in style, then eat, drink and explore historic downtown Crosby.  Hilhaus is a brand new A-frame cabin custom-built with love and ready to be shared with you. Enjoy your morning on the back deck, cozy up in the swinging hanging chair, or unwind around the fire pit out back.  Perfect for a couples weekend, birthday treat, family getaway, or mountain biking retreat. airbnb.com.

Nature Link

The focus of Nature Link is to help you disconnect from technology and connect with nature, yourself, and the people around you. Located minutes from Downtown Nisswa, the property features 14 wooded acres on Clark Lake with 1,400 feet of shoreline. At the end of the driveway, you'll find the famous Paul Bunyan Trail, a multi-use recreational trail. naturelink.us.

Stylle Hytte

Haven Co.’s Nordic-inspired A-Frame is known as the Stylle Hytte which is Norwegian for “Quiet Cabin.” Here you can take in five secluded acres of woods with trails winding down to the private riverfront. Only an hour north of the Twin Cities, enjoy modern conveniences like a complete kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, cozy living room with a real wood fireplace and an outdoor electric barrel sauna. thehavens.co.

Wilder Bell Tent

Stay under the magic of the stars in the Wilder Bell Tent at Wilder Retreat on the Saint Croix River. It’s promised it will change you. This luxuriously appointed four-season Belgian bell tent is designed for beauty, comfort and warmth. It offers a queen bed with cozy bedding, wood stove for heat, cedar deck for morning coffee and an outdoor campfire area. Guests have access to a Nordic wood-fired sauna. Hike or snowshoe the half mile down to the River. airbnb.com.

  • Wilder Bell Tent by Hit the Road Jackie.
  • Stylle Hytte by Carrie Pearson.
  • Wilder Bell Tent by Hit the Road Jackie.