Getaway And Unwind Surrounded By Nature In The Minnesota Forest
By Megan Shute|Published June 01, 2023
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to get off the grid and reconnect with yourself or your loved ones? We know just the place.
Offering tiny cabins available to rent near more than two dozen U.S. cities, Getaway House is one of the coolest ways to enjoy a weekend off the grid. Getaway believes in making space for more free time, giving guests a window into nature, and allowing you the “wide-open space you need to rest and rediscover the best part of you.” Now, that’s a mission we can get behind. Let’s explore the Minnesota location, shall we?
Just 90 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Getaway’s Minnesota outpost is tucked away in the tiny town of Willow River – population 415 – and surrounded by majestic pine and birch trees.
Willow River might be small, but it's home to a few charming restaurants and shops, natural beauty galore, and the scenic U.S. Highway 61, a breathtaking stretch of road with stunning views and plenty of nature. It's the perfect place for a getaway.
Getaway’s signature tiny cabins are not only beautiful and aesthetically pleasing but have everything you need for a relaxing, unplugged weekend away – and none of the things you don’t.
Each 140-200 square foot cabin is equipped with queen beds, air conditioning and heat, basic kitchen essentials like a sink, mini-fridge, two-burner stove, and pots and pans as well as a private bathroom with a hot shower, and their signature cell phone lock box.
The Minnesota outpost features 49 cabins on 96 private acres, so you’ll feel as though you’ve found your own private oasis in the forest without being too far from civilization.
Here you will discover a sprawling, on-site nature trail that winds along the Kettle River, and if adventure calls your name, you can explore several nearby state parks – including Moose Lake and Banning (pictured below).
Known for its gorgeous natural areas, especially the Kettle River, Banning State Park is perfectly picturesque. Meandering through the woods and featuring the ruins of an old quarry, the Quarry Loop Trail is a must-experience.
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Whether you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea or lace up your hiking shoes and hit the trails, your escape into nature is guaranteed to be memorable thanks to Getaway.
