Gorgeous Handcrafted Cabin on Rabbit Lake, Aitkin

Escape to Red Fox Inn, a handcrafted four-bedroom retreat on the shores of Rabbit Lake in Aitkin, Minnesota. Sleeping up to eight across two split levels, this cabin pairs rustic, one-of-a-kind woodwork with room to spread out — a billiards room, a wood-burning fireplace, and a private dock right out the door.

The cabin takes its name from an actual red fox spotted on the land before it was ever purchased — and the foxes still make their rounds on quiet winter days. Nearly every custom touch inside was crafted by hand: the mantle was milled from a tree felled on the family homestead in Rice, Minnesota, and that same wood lives on in the stair treads, kitchen cabinets, bar, bathroom vanities, handrails, and tongue-and-groove ceiling. Nothing here came off a shelf.

THE SPACE

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms — split-level layout, 1,860 sq ft

- Bedroom 1 (Lower Level): King bed
- Bedroom 2 (Lower Level): Queen bed
- Bedroom 3 (Upper Level): Queen bed
- Bedroom 4 (Upper Level): Queen bed
- 2 full bathrooms, one per level — each with a hand-finished, one-of-a-kind sink (copper upstairs, natural stone downstairs)
- Open living room with wood-burning fireplace
- Dedicated billiards room
- Full kitchen with granite composite sink, open to a dining area that seats the whole group
- Three sets of patio doors bringing the outdoors in

OUTDOORS

- Private dock on Rabbit Lake — moor your boat right at the property
- Firepit and porch seating
- Hand-built tamarack porch
- Parking for 3 vehicles in designated spots, plus driveway and overflow parking farther down the drive

AMENITIES

- 4 bedrooms (1 king, 3 queen beds), sleeps 8
- 2 full bathrooms
- Private dock and lake access
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Billiards room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- High-speed WiFi
- Free onsite parking (3 spots, plus driveway and overflow)
- Pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs, fee applies)

LOCATION AND THINGS TO DO NEARBY

- Rabbit Lake: a quiet, 212-acre lake right outside your door, known for northern pike and bluegill fishing
- DNR public boat launch nearby for any watercraft not already moored at the dock
- Town of Aitkin: short drive for groceries, dining, and shopping
- Mille Lacs Lake: about 30 minutes south via Hwy 47
- Brainerd: about 40 minutes, for additional dining, shopping, and attractions


OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

- 7-Night Minimum Stay
- Quiet Hours – 10 PM to 7 AM, per county permit conditions
- No Parties or Events – large gatherings not permitted
- Max Occupancy – 8 overnight guests (16 total including day guests), per Aitkin County interim use permit
- Pet-Friendly – We happily welcome up to two well-behaved pets. The fee is $100 per pet, per stay. This fee may be included in your total at booking or collected separately prior to check-in, depending on the platform you booked through.
- Pet Cleanup – Please clean up after your pets both inside and outside. Excessive mess may result in additional cleaning fees.
- Boating – all watercraft must be moored at the dock; launch only from the DNR public access
- No Fireworks or Firearms – prohibited on the property per county permit
- Recreational Fires – must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Sink Care – please use only mild soap on the copper, natural stone, and granite composite sinks; no abrasive cleaners or bleach
- No Street Parking – please use the designated lot and overflow parking only
- No interior cameras; an exterior camera may be present for security

This handcrafted lakefront cabin is ideal for groups who want room to gather, a private dock to fish and boat from, and a story behind every handmade detail.