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Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Children’s area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hinckley, MN
  • Place, Grand Casino Hinckley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand National Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hinkley Fire Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Hinckley

Located in Hinckley, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Kettle River Wildlife Management Area and Kettle River. .This cabin is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Grand Casino Hinckley and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Grand National Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kettle River Wildlife Management Area - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Grand National Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hinkley Fire Museum - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 29 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tobie's Restaurant & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rival House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grille House - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN

Quiet, comfortable cabin on 16 acres of rolling woods overlooking the backwaters of the Kettle River.
Enjoy your stay, walking or riding through the woods to the bluff overlooking the river valley.
This property is a short drive from the Twin Cities.
5 miles east of Hinkley, 3 miles from Grand Hinckley Casino and famous favorite Tobies Restaurant.
Recent updates include a new remodeled kitchen with new appliances, big screen TV, new mattresses and bedding.
Professional Cleaning Staff

Places of Interest:
3 miles - Grand Casino, Hinckley
3 miles - Grand National Golf Club
5 miles - Historical Down Town & Hinckley Fire Museum
5 miles - Interstate 35
12 miles - St. Croix State Park & St Croix River Valley

75 miles - Twin Cities
75 miles - Duluth


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only. No discarding of butts please!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large playset in front yard

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Reviews

Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. It is so comfortable and homey, I wish I could have stayed. Very clean, and I will definitely be going again, when the snow melts in spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We visited in October and had a wonderful experience. The cabin looked exactly as shown in the photos. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and our dogs absolutely loved exploring the trails. This was our second stay, and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay! Very relaxing property to enjoy whether that be hiking, grilling, or just cozying in and watching movies or playing games. The cabin was beautifully decorated and kitchen stocked with all the utensils and dishware you'd need. The bed and bedding were very comfortable and each bedroom has a closet. Overall, it was a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I had a beautiful getaway weekend alone! The house was warm and inviting on a private piece of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our annual sibling trip. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, the bedrooms were lovely, the location was great - nice and quiet country cabin. We really enjoyed the fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is absolutely amazing and one of the best values on VRBO in my opinion. Peaceful property with plenty of stuff nearby to do for fun/food. highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean comfortable place to hideaway! : )
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip! Amenities were everything we needed. It was our second time staying and would stay again. Thanks Mike!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect distance to travel for a weekend away from the Cities. Well kept and well appointed cabin with a great kitchen and big dining table accommodating meals and puzzles. Great shower. I appreciated the owners trust that guests are mature adults. A few things things-air fryer, grill and tub drain weren’t clean, but that’s on the cleaning service. Took two fun day trips to Sandstone and Moose Lake, and watched a pair of Trumpeter Swans fly overhead. All in all, peaceful, easy and very reasonably priced for 4 folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property and upkeep. Close to our family we were visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was the perfect combination of rustic and modern, remote but close to everything you need. Check-in/out was a breeze. The rooms were all comfortable and very quiet - I slept well here. The host thought of just about everything - movies, board games, books, spices, cookware... you name it. Our favorite time was sitting on the porch in the evening listening to the birds - we didn't see any deer in the yard during our short stay, but we say plenty just up the road on our way in, along with a pair of bald eagles that flew right in front of our car and landed in a tree next to the road. Next time we're up this way, we'll definitely be up for booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin

The whole experience was smooth and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

We take a trip for Christmas instead of doing gifts, and this year we decided to book in Minnesota hoping for a good snow. The cabin was beaufitul and stayed warm! We didnt have snow like we had hoped for, but there are tons of attractions close by!!! Some pictures show the river with chairs and i will say that its a very short walk! Keep left at the fork on the trail and you will see it, but the river is extremely low! We enjoyed our stay and found that prior travelers left notes in a book. We left our story as well. Along with items left for others to enjoy, as they did for us. The only small issue we came across was the water pressure for the washing machine. The owner quickly responded to my message with a call and we talked about how the hot water worked better than cold. It is well water and we were understanding. No biggie!! We got all our clothes washed. I would highly recommend staying here!! Its well insulated and i loved the dimmable lights. Wifi worked great and i had access to every kitchen item i needed when i cooked throughout the week. There was one burner that didnt get hot (the large one) but it didnt stop me from cooking! I really liked the decorations chosen throughout the cabin. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment here and will definitely return in the future!trail
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hideaway!

Thoroughly enjoyed being tucked away in the woods! I had hoped to cross country ski on nearby trails while my teenagers slept, but the weather didn’t cooperate. We still all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family getaway

We had a wonderful stay just getting away for the week. Very relaxing and quiet location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deer camp

We stayed for deer opener weekend and it was a wonderful stay! Very clean and comfortable. Will definitely be going back .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Review

Nice cabin with big lot. Close to two state parks and Grand Casino.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanor B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Very charming place. Perfect size for the 4 of us. Very well stocked with items beyond what one would expect. VERY comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jp

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin

Perfect cabin, perfect area. I would come back in a heartbeat. Cabin had everything we needed and more. Trails were wonderful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite place to stay

This was my second time staying here. Love this cabin! Lots of amenities to use and the host is very responsive and accommodating. I have brought my cats both times. The AC works great, we use the grill on site. And there’s lots dishes and things to use in the kitchen. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin!

Great stay at this cabin. We always enjoy our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin in the woods!

Great cabin in the woods! A group of 7 of us stayed. Cabin was very clean n stocked with everything you need! We enjoyed walking the trails in the woods, hanging on the deck, and sitting by the fire at night. 1 hour from Duluth! Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024