Vacation rentals in Northwest Aitkin

Modern Private Lakehouse • 4-Acre Cozy Retreat

This charming cottage-style lake home welcomes you and your family with its bright and cheerful ambiance, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and cozy free-standing gas fireplace. Looking for a peaceful and secluded retreat? The Smokey Hollow Lakehouse offers end-of-the road privacy on over 4 wooded acres! Spend time with your family on one of the most tranquil recreational lake in the area with fun for all seasons. You’ve found a hidden gem on the lake. Welcome to the Smokey Hollow Lakehouse!

A Frame-Sauna-Cold Plunge-Fire Pit-Seclusion

✔ Sleeps 4 – Lofted bedroom +pull-out couch (Both Queen Beds) ✔ Cozy & stylish – In-floor heating, A/C, 50” TV ✔ Fully equipped – Kitchen, Combo Washer/Dryer, fast WiFi ✔ Outdoor retreat – Sauna, Private patio, BBQ grill, firepit, string lights ✔ Secluded yet close to Brainerd Book now for the ultimate nature escape! -2 Miles from direct access to Paul Bunyon Trail -6 Miles from Northland Arboretum -7 Miles from Brainerd International Raceway -15 Miles from Crosby -20 Miles from Breezy Point

Nature Retreat & Woods Haven near Big Sandy Lake

Year-round cabin for 4 guests in a tranquil, private woods setting. The great Minnesota Outdoors is in close proximity - ATV/snowmobile trails, lakes, fishing, hiking, boat/ATV rentals, & stargazing. Here is your chance to truly get away, yet still be within 15 minutes of many dining, bar, and grocery options. Highlighted amenities include firepit, high-speed Wi-Fi, TVs (login to your streaming accounts), heated garage, direct trail access, stocked kitchen, garage, & 1 mile to Big Sandy Lake!

Lake living and trail riding!

Come on up to the great Minnesota North Woods and relax! Nestled in the Chippewa National Forest and tucked between Big Sand Lake and the Soo-Line trail, our lake house is a great location for fishing, hunting, family fun, a quiet getaway, or trail riding. Our lake house is at the end of a quiet road, and offers modern one-level living with many amenities of home, such as a smart TV, air-fryer and laundry. Take out the canoe or kayak to explore the lake, or relax and listen to the loons sing.

North Woods Lake Cabin, Pontoon Rental

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located lake cabin. Perfect for both summer and winter enjoyment. Located near the snowmobile and 4 wheeler trails. Enjoy Big Sandy Lake ice fishing in the winter and fishing or boating all summer. Enjoy a secluded get away nestled in the woods with great restaurants minutes away. For winter enjoyment. Plenty of room to leave your snowmobile trailer at the top of the driveway. The driveway is steep, a 4 wheel drive is recommended in the winter

Iron Owl Cabin | Near Cuyuna Recreation Area

Enjoy this design-forward cabin in the pines, just one mile from the Cuyuna Lakes Trailhead and historic downtown Crosby. Perched above 20+ acres of wetlands, the cabin offers peaceful views, wildlife sightings, and beautiful sunrises. Designed by a husband-and-wife team, it sleeps four with a queen bedroom on the main level and a cozy loft. Relax on the patio or warm up by the tiny wood stove for a quiet, nature-filled getaway—close to adventure, lakes, shops, and great places to eat.

Quaint modern cabin set in private woodland

Escape into the forest at the Ursa Minor cabin. Built in 2017, this comfortable and tranquil getaway includes a full kitchen, bathroom with a cedar-lined shower, electric in-floor heat, a wood stove, warm pine siding throughout, and a spacious sleeping loft. A covered porch, fire pit and fully-stocked woodshed are right outside the door. Your stay includes access to more than ten kilometers of trails traversing hundreds of acres of private woodland originating steps from your door.

Stylle Hytte ///\ Northern Cabin Retreat

Our Nordic inspired A-Frame is known as the Stylle Hytte which is Norwegian for ‘Quiet Cabin’. Here you can take in 5 secluded acres of woods with trails winding down to the private riverfront. Only an hour north of the Twin Cities, enjoy modern conveniences like WIFI (60mbps), smart TV, complete kitchen, full bathroom, a bedroom and loft both with queen beds, a cozy living room with a real wood fireplace and an outdoor electric barrel sauna. Calendars are open 9 months in advance.

Restored Cozy 1894 School House on serene lake

Long Lake School house is nestled atop a wooded hill overlooking the shores of pristine Long Lake, this beautifully restored lake house is ready to be your home away from home. Originally built in 1894 as a one room log schoolhouse, this one-of-a-kind property has been lovingly renovated into a charming lake side oasis. Featuring original stamped tin ceilings, circle sawn pine flooring, and beautiful hand-hewn logs. You're sure to be transported back in time while staying here.

Stunning Retreat w/ Sunset Views on Big Sandy Lake

Highland House awaits on Big Sandy Lake! Escape to this luxury 3BR/3BA lake retreat featuring 3 king beds, soaring 9-ft ceilings, rustic wood-beam charm, a stunning stone fireplace, and breathtaking lake views through oversized windows. Relax on the spacious deck, enjoy modern amenities, and experience the best of lake life; boating, fishing, sunsets, snowmobiling and cozy evenings by the fire. You’ll never want to leave! The perfect place to relax, reconnect, and unwind.

Newly Renovated Cozy and Peaceful River Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, cozy space. This completely newly renovated cabin is located in a serene and peaceful setting nestled among the trees along a small river. Two single kayaks are available for guests to use, or sit in a chair in the river and cool off. Enjoy the views and sounds of the river and wildlife while lounging in the hammock, sitting by the fire pit or on the patio. If you feel like being more social, Crosslake is only about a 5 mile drive.

The Escape at Deer Lake, Crosby, MN

Kick back and relax in this peaceful, stylish space. Every piece of this home is custom finished by local expert craftsmen! Enjoy all that Cuyuna country has to offer or simply unwind and enjoy the tranquility of up north living. With a spacious kitchen, master loft, custom tile rainfall shower, and cozy woodburning stove, you won't want to leave the house! Come for a couple's getaway or bring a group, there's plenty of room for all at the Escape at Deer Lake.