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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 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hinckley, MN
  • Place, Kettle River Wildlife Management Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino Hinckley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone
    ‪29 min drive‬

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Hinckley, MN

What's nearby

  • Kettle River Wildlife Management Area - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hinkley Fire Museum - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 29 min drive - 34.7 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 33 min drive - 46.9 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
  • ‪Cherries @Grand Casino (Hinckley) - ‬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.

How much is parking at Kettle River Cabin nestled between the Twin Cities & Duluth, MN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. 166 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 204 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

Cornell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked with necessities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

LeAnn E.

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

Jess

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

Lara Z.

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

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

Jeff B.

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

Nice cabin

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

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Denis W.

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

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 cabin!

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Cabin Review

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

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

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

Laura M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Eleanor B.

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

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

Nigel M., Carlisle

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

Perfect Winter Cabin

Our second stay and we love the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M. F.

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

Quiet Cabin close to town

Property was nice and clean. We enjoyed the privacy but also the convenience of being close to town. The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Tami R.

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

Lovely place!

We stayed during Ice Festival, was a great place to be warm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Cool cabin on the kettle

Our group of 4 really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay in October!

Really nice cabin in the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

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

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.

Languages:

English

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