Where Nature, Movement, and Rest Come Together

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Building Cuyuna Cove

Growing up in Minnesota, we spent as much time outside as possible in every season and kind of weather. Long days in the sun, rain on our faces, the sound of leaves moving through the trees, and snowy pine forests shaped how we understood adventure, rest, and connection.

As adults, we noticed how easy it is to drift indoors toward screens, schedules, and busy routines. Cuyuna Cove was created as an answer to that. Located on the edge of historic Crosby, Minnesota, Cuyuna Cove offers trail-connected cabins and seasonal glamping bungalows next to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.

Built through years of hands-on work, problem-solving, and determination, Cuyuna Cove welcomed its first guests in July 2020. From the beginning, the vision was simple: create a place that makes it easy to get outside, move your body, try something new, and enjoy the best of Cuyuna.

The property connects directly to the Cuyuna trail system, including more than 70 miles of world-class mountain biking, a scenic paved trail that winds through the mine lakes, additional gravel routes, and crystal-clear waters perfect for paddling, kayaking, and swimming. Coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, and the small-town charm of Crosby are all just minutes away.

Today, Cuyuna Cove offers year-round cabins and seasonal glamping bungalows designed for couples, solo travelers, and guests traveling with dogs. Spend your days riding red dirt trails, paddling the mine lakes, exploring Main Street Crosby, or relaxing in our redwood sauna. Then return to campfires, good food, stargazing, and comfortable evenings surrounded by the Northwoods.

Our cabins have become a favorite for couples, not because they isolate you from the world, but because they create space to be present. Fewer distractions. More movement. Better sleep. The kind of getaway that stays with you long after you leave.

We're truly thankful you're here. Cuyuna Cove exists because guests choose thoughtful places and meaningful experiences. Your stay supports a small, independent business and the continued care of this special corner of Minnesota.

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Questions About Staying at Cuyuna Cove


Where should I stay near Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area?

Cuyuna Cove offers modern cabins located minutes from Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in Crosby, Minnesota. Guests can access over 70 miles of world-class mountain bike trails, clear mine lakes for paddle boarding and kayaking, and walk to downtown Crosby restaurants and breweries.

Are there cabins near the Cuyuna mountain bike trails?

Yes. Cuyuna Cove cabins are located in Crosby Minnesota near the Cuyuna mountain bike trails, making it easy to ride directly into Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and return to a private cabin, bonfire, and sauna after a day on the trails.

What is there to do near Crosby Minnesota?

Guests staying at Cuyuna Cove enjoy mountain biking in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, paddle boarding and kayaking the clear mine lakes, fishing, hiking, and exploring the restaurants, breweries, and shops of historic Crosby Minnesota.

Are there cabin rentals near the Brainerd Lakes Area?

Cuyuna Cove is located near the Brainerd Lakes Area in Crosby Minnesota and offers modern cabins surrounded by forest with easy access to lakes, trails, and outdoor adventures.

Can you walk to downtown Crosby from Cuyuna Cove?

Yes. Cuyuna Cove rental cabins are located just minutes from historic Main Street Crosby where guests can walk to restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and local shopping after a day exploring the trails and lakes.

Sign for Crosby with a dragon illustration and established in 1910, hanging over a street lined with autumn trees.
Wildflowers in a garden field, featuring bright yellow daisies and clusters of white flowers surrounded by green leaves.
Mountain biker on a dirt trail in a forest, navigating a curve.
Sauna heater with stones inside a wooden room.
Street mural of a diver and paddleboarder on a brick building next to a store sign and American flag.
Aerial view of a forested area with several cabins and a dirt road. Two vehicles are parked on the road, surrounded by densely packed green and yellow trees.
Small town street with antique shops, cars parked along the road, and vintage storefronts.
Outdoor party at night with string lights in forest
Indoor wooden room with two bicycles mounted on the wall, a wooden folding chair, and a small round table near glass double doors.
Forest path with directional sign for bike wash, sauna, and fire pits.
Interior of a candy store featuring bright, decorative lighting fixtures, shelves filled with colorful candy and snacks, glass dispensers, a bicycle wheel on the wall, and large windows with a view outside.
Three people standing and talking on a cabin deck surrounded by trees.
Person holding a slice of pizza with melted cheese next to a glass of beer on a wooden table.
Campfire with burning logs in a fire pit at night.
Mountain bike leaning against a tree in a forest with cabins and string lights nearby.
Cafe interior with a wooden counter, hanging lights, exposed ductwork, and a rack of outdoor gear.
Green leaves with small white flowers on a branch in a forest.
Person looking at a mountain bike in a metal shed in a forest
Indoor cafe booth with wood table, cups of water, table number 30, overhead red lamp, and street view through large windows.
Person walking on a forest path surrounded by lush green trees
Person shopping in a store with t-shirts, food jars, and various packaged goods displayed on shelves.
Three people in outdoor clothing standing on a sidewalk near a brick building and a stop sign on a cloudy day.
Person taking an outdoor shower surrounded by wooden panels in a natural setting with trees visible.
Inside a candy store with shelves of jars filled with colorful candies and a vintage bicycle mounted on the wall.

A Natural Extension of our Work

Cuyuna Cove is part of a larger body of work we do through Braun Austin Co. — our hospitality design and development studio focused on creating places that invite people into nature, movement, and meaningful rest.

We believe getting people outdoors isn’t just about a place to stay. It’s about how a space is designed, how it feels to arrive, and how easily life slows once you’re there. Our work centers on building boutique hospitality properties that balance adventure and restoration, design and durability, effort and ease.

Through Braun Austin Co., we design, develop, and steward nature-led hospitality spaces — including Cuyuna Cove and Tofte Trails — with a long-term view toward thoughtful growth, sustainable investment, and experiences that genuinely support well-being.

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