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

Cabin in Hinckley with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Grand Casino Hinckley
  • Place, Grand National Golf Club
  • Place, Hinkley Fire Museum

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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


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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large playset in front yard
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only. No discarding of butts please!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hinckley

Located in Hinckley, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kettle River Wildlife Management Area and St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside, while Hinkley Fire Museum and Rural School Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Hinckley, MN

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kettle River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kettle River Wildlife Management Area and Grand Casino Hinckley. Grand National Golf Club and Hinckley Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and upkeep. Close to our family we were visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nolan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short staycation

Great place for a short staycation. Short drive from the metro! State parks are close and provide a lot to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Beautiful cabin. Comfortable, well stocked, beautiful area. Owner is very nice and easy to work with. Recommend the cabin to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The place was very nice and the communication was wonderful. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well stocked

Well stocked clean cabin close to both casinos
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Girls trip

We had a fun time at this rental for our girls trip, cute house and spacious property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a fantastic time! The cabin was clean, spacious and so well-equipped! Private setting in MN woods. Quiet and very comfortable!! Dog friendly which was very important for us! Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara Bradley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Everything was great! It was a perfect setup for my family (parents and kids ages 17, 19, and 21). Everybody had plenty of space and it was just so relaxing for us to get away together and "hang" for a few days. Thanks for the perfect space for a mini "family reunion" for us all to reconnect before the school year starts again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good place to gather with friends or family

A family gathering to celebrate Karen's 80th B'day. a nice place to gather for an Elder party. The weather varied from light rain to muggy hot. No complaints except barking large dogs and description in listing does not accurately describe the property. Lots of parks and museums to visit and take walks. All in all a good time.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minnesota

Everything was as described in the listing. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

hiking trip

This is a great property if you want to hike either Banning State Park or St. Croix State Park it is very close to both. We had a great time. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was one of the most well stocked we have stayed at. Everything we needed to prepare good meals was available. We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at the cabin. Lots of little extra touches provided by the hosts were much appreciated. The host responded very quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murder mystery

Beautiful it’s our second stay and of the places we’ve stayed to solve our fictional murders ( see Hunt-a-Killer online) it’s by far our favorite. We’ll be staying again should we find another dastardly deed that needs solving!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the woods of Minnesota

My husband and I enjoyed a 7 night stay in this lively home by Kettle River in Hinckley MN. Perfect! Cleanness , kitchen 3 great bedrooms and the tranquility of enjoying the unspoiled woods of Minnesota. We will be back this year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Lovely views from the overlook. Enjoyed spending time at St. Croix State Park. Our children loved the "pirate ship" aka swing set in the front yard. Trails were muddy, lots of ticks but no mosquitos! (Typical April in MN). Owner very responsive to questions prior to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Delila K., Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cabin is amazing and fully stocked with everything.

Cabin was clean and very comfortable. Just to make you aware to no fault of the owner that there are a bunch of the neighbors dogs that are on the property constantly. I happen to have 2 small dogs that were with me so it was difficult to be outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend

I stayed here for memorial day weekend with a few friends. It is such a cute cabin! I live in the cities so it is far enough away to feel like you are getting away from the city life. The cabin was extremely spacious and very nice. There is also a nice view from the bluffs and it's less than a five minute walk! The owner was easy to get a hold of if any questions came up, and was super friendly! I had a great experience and will definitely be renting this cabin again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 1st VRBO stay.

The property was clean and pictures were accurate. Lighting was a little low for reading. Trail to river was rough and could not see river. So disappointed for the grandkids. Grandkids loved the house and wanted to stay longer. Bedrooms were great and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DREAMY

Mikes’s cabin completely surpassed our expectations! Absolutely beautiful. Location breathtaking! From the moment we came in, we could smell cleanliness. Everything well organized. We really did leave cabin and had plenty to do in the surrounding bluff and trails. Thank you Mike. God bless you! The Camacho Family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jess M., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had a blast at this cabin just outside of hinckley. It was perfect for our family, the size was great, not cramped at all. We spent so much time outside, and it was great for us that it wasn’t right on a lake or river, so we didn’t have to worry about the littles wandering into the water. Just a short drive from plenty of hiking and fishing options. We got to enjoy the outdoor fireplace, the hammock, and even found some ripe blackberries behind the cabin. The highlight for everyone was the neighbor dog, Rambo, who visited two days in a row, was so friendly to our dogs, and so fun and gentle with all the kids. We’d love to come back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Denn

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Experienced and trusted owner/manager of rental properties.
Self performs most maintenance and upkeep.

Why they chose this property

A nice peaceful, affordable and spacious property that has new upgrades throughout.

What makes this property unique

Close to many indoor and outdoor amenities and activities.
For those that want to relax, read, and prefer scrapping or quilting.
Or, for those more adventurous, that enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, snowmobiling, or ATV's.

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