With scenic towns and hardwood forests, a treehouse rental in Minnesota is a great way to experience the true beauty of the state. Whether you’re looking for a winter treehouse rental for a romantic getaway or a big family vacation in a luxurious treehouse, you’ll be happy to know that Minnesota has a treehouse rental for you.
I’ve gathered 6 of these family-friendly and romantic treehouse rentals in Minnesota that are sure to give you the rest, relaxation, and adventures you are seeking.
Here are 6 Minnesota treehouse rentals you should know:
1. A Four Seasons Treehouse
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Location: Morrison County, Minnesota
Price: $250
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This treehouse is located on 50 acres of private property, giving you plenty of outdoor space to take a walk, have a picnic, or simply bathe in the forest. It sits 18’ above the ground and overlooks Rock Lake, giving you calming views from the deck.
It has 2 bedrooms, 5 beds, and sleeps 9, making it a great option for big families or groups. Kids are allowed so big families can stay, but pets aren’t allowed on the property.
A wrap-around deck on three sides of the treehouse provides ample opportunities to revel in the trees and nature that surrounds it.
Other features include a living area, kitchen, and patio. There’s air conditioning and heating, allowing guests to book this rental any time of the year. Nearby attractions and activities include cross-country skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, and so much more.
2. Treehouse Mansion Lofty Lodge
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Location: Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Price: $299
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If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon destination, this treehouse is your best bet. It is located in Cottage Grove, where a range of outdoor activities are within easy reach. You can hike, bike, canoe, and fish in the lake, and Cottage Grove Ravine Nature Park is found next door, offering you more outdoor adventures.
The treehouse features 1 bedroom, sleeps 4, and has 1 full bathroom, a living area, a kitchen, and a patio. It also has two fireplaces, which are found in the living room and one in the bedroom.
Unique features of this home include a lookout and observation deck with a professional telescope, which you can use for nighttime stargazing and daytime bird watching.
Other important details of the treehouse include a hot tub, WiFi, TV, beautiful interiors with chandeliers, and the treehouse being constructed in a large 150-year-old Burr Oak Tree. It’s also important to note that kids are allowed, making it ideal for a small family to stay in. However, they don’t allow pets to stay in the treehouse.
3. Evelated Treetop Treehouse
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Location: Crosslake, Minnesota
Price: $199
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This elevated treehouse in Crosslake is also known as “Bear Den.” It is newly constructed, having only finished in 2017, and you'll find modern amenities here, such as stainless steel kitchen appliances, and vaulted ceilings.
There are 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and sleeps 6, making it perfect for a small family or even a couple looking for a modern, cozy, and complete treehouse home near Moonlite Bay.
It’s secluded in the woods, with neighbors not in sight, offering privacy, tranquility, and peace and quiet. From the treehouse deck, you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, offering the rest and relaxation you need on your Minnesota vacation. Kids are allowed to stay but pets are prohibited.
4. Tettegouche Cedar Log Cabin
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Location: Lake County, Minnesota
Price: $400
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Tettegouche treehouse is a genuine log cabin/treehouse, with wood coming from handcrafted Western Red Cedar logs. The treehouse is perched 300 feet up on a pine-covered bluff, which means it’s private and secluded in nature.
From the treehouse’s deck, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Lake Superior, as well as stunning sunrise views. Ships sailing from Silver Bay are also one of the views you will see from the deck.
It has 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and sleeps 5, making it a great family rental with small kids. Pets are not allowed, so please leave them at home for your Minnesota vacation if you plan to stay here.
Activities nearby include adventures in Tettegouche State Park, Crystal Cave Beach, and so much more within the area.
5. Stargazer Treehouse
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Location: Burtrum, Minnesota
Price: $187
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Stargazer Treehouse is a fun rental that was designed to look like a treehouse. It sits on top of a hill in rural Minnesota, giving you overlooking views of the lush greenery that surrounds it.
Features of the home include 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and sleeps 6. There’s also a hot tub, kitchen, living area, deck, and spiral staircase leading up to the loft, which kids love.
There are more than 50 windows in this treehouse rental in Minnesota, giving guests a preview of the outside world around it, welcoming in natural light during daytime, and giving you a glimpse of the star-filled night sky in the evening.
Another highlight is the secret garden found below, which features a fire pit and a blue vortex fountain. Other important details to know include air conditioning, a fireplace for colder seasons, rooms opening to balconies, reliable WiFi, and pets being welcome to stay.
6. Lake Vermillion Treehouse Cabin
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Location: St. Louis County, Minnesota
Price: $166
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This treehouse cabin is a cozy rental that feels like a friend is welcoming you to his home for the weekend. It has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay, such as 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, sleep 8, a full bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a patio.
The deck of this treehouse wraps around 2 sides of the cabin, where outdoor seating allows you to spend time outside around the beautiful natural surroundings.
Views from the treehouse include that of Daisy Bay, as well as the home’s small boat dock, which guests can use. There's cable TV, WiFi, and a lakeside sauna shared with one other cabin on the property.
Kids are allowed, making it a great vacation rental for families or groups. Pets, however, are not allowed on the property.
Nearby attractions include Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary, the International Wolf Center, Fortune Bay Casino, and other nature parks that offer outdoor activities.
Minnesota boasts of beautiful scenery and some of its woodlands are even untouched, offering genuine forest explorations and adventures for nature seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
With plenty of lake views, scenery, and activities, a treehouse rental in Minnesota is a great way to experience what the state has to offer.