• Minnesota is home to hundreds of cottages for use all year round.cottage image by Christopher Nolan from Fotolia.com
  
  Minnesota, the 31st state in the U.S., is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" for its expansive natural territory, according to NETSTATE. The state sees long, cold winters, but when the ice thaws and vegetation resurfaces, people use the short, mild summers for camping and other outdoor activities. Camping cottages are a common resting place for these individuals, and many are available for rental throughout the year.
  
  

Thunder Lake Lodge

• This northern Minnesota cottage and RV property is spread out around Thunder Lake and offers a dozen cottages and several condos--from two bedrooms to four bedrooms and room for as many as 10 people--for long- and short-term stays alike. Each cottage comes with a lake view, close beach access, full kitchens, a grill and deck furniture, firewood, free use of canoes and other recreational activities, fireplaces and access to laundry. Most cottages are open seasonally, but some of the condos are open all year.
  
  Thunder Lake Lodge
  
  5316 Cisco Lane Northeast
  
  Remer, MN 56672
  
  1-800-336-8163
  
  thunderlakelodge.com
  
  

Nisswa Lake Cottage

• The Nisswa Lake Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage that sits on 275 feet of beachfront property in the Brainerd Lakes area of north central Minnesota. The cottage is located just outside Nisswa--a quaint town with lots of shopping, 300 golf holes, all kinds of dining, hundreds of lakes and outdoor activities. Cottage amenities include a private boardwalk, full kitchen with breakfast nook, two queen beds and two bunk beds, board games, access to exceptional fishing and boating (boat included) and a spacious screen porch.
  
  Nisswa Lake Cottage
  
  1490 Sunset View
  
  East Gull Lake, MN 56401
  
  218-828-1651
  
  nisswalakecottage.com
  
  

Carefree Cottage

• Also located in the Brainerd Lakes area of north central Minnesota, Carefree Cottage on Lake Edward is a quiet, two-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to six people. The property is home to many different kinds of wildlife and sits on more than 100 feet of beach. The cottage includes a grill, screen porch, ceiling fans, TV, VCR and DVD player, large yard, fire pit and a full kitchen. Guests can rent boats, fishing gear and other recreational equipment from nearby businesses. Linens, dishes and furniture are included in the rental price, and guests are required to pay for a minimum of three days.
  
  Carefree Cottage
  
  763-315-1812
  
  williamslakecabins.com