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No Minnesotan ever said, “I think I’d rather stay home this weekend.” At least, not when a cozy cabin in a wooded area is involved. Going to the cabin is as much a tradition as it is a way of life in Minnesota. And now that we’re getting to the coziest part of the year, it may be the best time of year to make the escape. Here are 10 cozy cabins in Minnesota that are just waiting for you.

1. Anderson's Starlight Bay Resort, Nevis
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Starlight Bay Resort, 27155 County 33, Nevis, MN 56467, USA
Anderson's Starlight Bay Resort
Anderson's Starlight Bay Resort Anderson's Starlight Bay Resort has several cabins to choose from. Each is outfitted with the bare essentials, but you know you'll want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. The resort is on the shores of Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis. This cozy room is in the Orion cabin. Check availability here.
2. Kohl's Resort, Bemidji
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Kohl's Resort, 15707 Big Turtle Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Kohl's Resort
Kohl's Resort has several cozy cabins to choose from. They're all nestled in the woods along Big Turtle Lake in Bemidji.
3. Golden Eagle Lodge, Grand Marais
Golden Eagle Lodge
Golden Eagle Lodge, 468 Clearwater Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
Golden Eagle Lodge
Way up in Grand Marais, this is one of our favorite winter getaways. It's so special that wildlife lovers may even get the opportunity to see a moose! Golden Eagle Lodge's two- and three-room cabins offer stunning views of Flour Lake and the fall forest beyond.
4. State Park Camper Cabins
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Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota 210, Carlton, MN, USA
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If you're looking for something a little more rustic, a camper cabin at one of Minnesota's many state parks should do the trick. The cabin pictured is at Jay Cooke State Park. Check out the others here.
5. White Eagle Resort, Cook
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White Eagle Resort, 3026 White Eagle Dr, Cook, MN 55723, USA
White Eagle Resort
Lake Vermillion has always been a popular Minnesota getaway during the warmer months, but it really becomes magical during the winter. White Eagle Resort cabins range from cozy one-bedroom cabins to five-bedroom cabins for larger groups. Either way, you'll appreciate the chance to get away from it all. The cozy hideaway pictured is the Raven cabin. Find it and more here.

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6. Fisher's Resort, Isle
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Fisher's Resort, 32390 212th Ln, Isle, MN 56342, USA
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Fisher's Resort on gorgeous Mille Lacs Lake boasts several cozy cabins in Minnesota. Each is nestled between the lake and treeline, so you'll have stunning views no matter which way you look. True to its name, the resort also offers everything you need to catch the next state-record fish.
7. Mountain Villas, Duluth
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Mountain Drive, Mountain Dr, Duluth, MN 55810, USA
Mountain Villas
Okay, so maybe this isn't exactly what you picture when you think of a cozy cabin in Minnesota, but we think it still counts. Mountain Villas are actually houses perched high in the trees on Duluth's Skyline Drive. Many of the cabins feature large windows with views of Lake Superior in the distance. But the real draw, of course, is that you get to be up close and personal with the natural surroundings.
8. Dodge's Log Lodges, Duluth
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Dodges Log Lodges, 5852 N Shore Dr, Duluth, MN 55804, USA
Dodge's Log Lodges
We all know that Lake Superior is one of the most gorgeous sights in Minnesota. Dodge's Log Lodges in Duluth took advantage of that by setting its cabins as close as possible to the water. There are six classic log cabins to choose from. The Aspen Cabin, pictured above, looks especially rustic.
9. Trapper's Landing Lodge, Walker
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Trapper's Landing Lodge, 1812 Merit Rd, Walker, MN 56484, USA
Trapper's Landing Lodge
Trapper's Landing Lodge on Leech Lake has many lake homes and cabins to choose from, but in the name of keeping things rustic, we'd stay at one of their classic Merit cabins. You can rent one with one, two, or three bedrooms furnished with simple decor to make your vacation feel cozy. Leech Lake is surrounded on all sides by Chippewa National Forest. Given the location, renting a cabin here is a safe bet for an ideal winter cabin getaway.
10. Timber Trail Lodge, Ely
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Timber Trail Lodge, 629 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731, USA
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The Timber Trail Lodge in Ely is a Boundary Waters Oasis. Pictured is the Diamond Willow Retreat, a 12-person cabin with a gorgeous stone fireplace. Check it and the rest of the Timber Trail Lodge cabins out here.

Looking for more things to do in Minnesota in the winter? Check out some of our favorite spots for winter recreation in Minnesota.

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