Redwood Falls, Minnesota Cabins

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Situated in southwestern Minnesota, the Redwood Falls area has many spectacular attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. The Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway is a nationally designated Scenic Byway with lush prairie grasses, river paddling and wildlife sightings. It is also a region rich in history (the neighboring town of Walnut Grove was the setting for Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie") with many stories and legends of frontier life. For visitors wanting to experience the past, the area has several rustic cabins for overnight stays.

Grand Cottages -- The Lodge

Located 35 miles North of Redwood Falls on Highway 71 and close to Sibley State Park, Grand Cottages offers a lodge situated on 20 acres of secluded woodlands. The 3,500-square-foot lodge has four bedrooms and a loft that can accommodate up to 15 people. The accommodations also have a stone fireplace, kitchen, game room, laundry room, satellite TV, wireless Internet and an outdoor patio with gas grill. The grounds have their own trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Reservations are required.

Grand Cottages -- The Lodge
615 Becker Ave. SW
Wilmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-8002
grandcottages.com

Fort Ridgely State Park

Just 15 miles Southwest of Redwood Falls, Fort Ridgely State Park rents a farmhouse with convenient access to the Fair Ridge Trail. The cabin accommodates up to six people on bunk beds. The cabin has no indoor plumbing, but there is a vault toilet and shower room on the nearby Equestrian Campground. Cooking is not allowed inside the building, but a microwave and refrigerator are provided. Visitors must also bring their own bedding and linens.

Fort Ridgely State Park‎
72158 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332-3216
(507) 426-7840
dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_ridgely/farmhouse.html

Sod House on the Prairie

Sod House invites visitors to "step back in time to the 1880s" and enjoy the lifestyle of simpler, quiet times. Visitors are encouraged to don 19th century rural garb and explore the grounds and spend the night in traditional sod houses. The accommodations are available from April through October with two beds but no indoor plumbing (remember, this is pioneer life). Breakfast is included with the price of your stay.

Sod House on the Prairie 
12598 Magnolia Ave. 
Sanborn, MN 56083 
(507) 723-5138 
sodhouse.org

Tatanka Bluffs Bed & Breakfast

If you want to stay in Redwood Falls itself, the Tatanka Bluffs Bed and Breakfast offers accommodations in a refurbished downtown storefront. The establishment has three rooms, all with queen-sized beds, private bath and wireless Internet. The Tatanka Bluffs also has a full kitchen. Reservations are recommended.

Tatanka Bluffs Bed & Breakfast 
103 E. 2nd St. 
Redwood Falls, MN 56283 
(507) 627-1875 
tatankabluffsbandb.com

Article Written By Noel Lawrence

Noel Lawrence has written on cultural affairs and cinema for Release Print and OtherZine since 2000. He holds a graduate degree in Russian literature from Stanford University and currently lives in Los Angeles.

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