One thing that many of us Minnesotans have in common is a love for the outdoors. Fortunately, our entire state is blessed with some incredible natural areas - even in our largest cities. But sometimes, if you're like me, you need a reset - a supercharge, if you will - that the daily visit to your local park or lake just doesn't offer enough. That's when it's time to escape for a few days and reconnect with nature in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. These four nature vacation rentals in Minnesota offer just that type of experience: greater focus on the settings than the rentals themselves. So, why not spend a few days immersed in natural beauty at one of these Airbnbs?

1. Adventure Studio - Brainerd

The Adventure Studio sits on the shore of Gilbert Lake, just outside of Brainerd. Right on the lake and surrounded by trees, this is the perfect getaway for a nature loving family.

This two bedroom, one bath, upper-level property can accommodate up to six people in its treehouse-like setting. All you can see through the many windows are trees and water. You can also enjoy the views from the deck, the firepit, or one of the two paddle boards that guests are welcome to use.

2. Tiny House on the Lake - Faribault

There's plenty of beauty in southern Minnesota, as well - from the tallgrass prairies and Sioux quartzite outcroppings of the southwest to the driftless area along the Mississippi, nature abounds. The area along Cannon River valley is one place that's particularly lovely, and that's where you'll find this lakefront tiny home near Faribault.

With its fantastic deck, provided kayaks, and hammocks, this property may have you spending more time outside than in. Even so, the indoor space is ideal for a solo traveler or a couple who needs a few days surrounded by nature.

3. Tiny Lake Home - Frazee

Trees shade the water-dappled deck of this cozy lake home near Frazee. Another property with a small footprint that's dwarfed by its outdoor living space, this lakeside home can accommodate up to four guests if you utilize the sofa bed.

Outdoors is where you'll want to spend your time - on the spacious deck, fishing from the lakeshore, or paddling in the provided kayaks or paddleboards. But the home's many windows will make you feel like you're outside, even when you're indoors.

4. Mökki: Hovland Hut - Hovland

This last property is for those who really want to get away and escape into nature. Immersed in 20 acres of hardwood maples - an unusual stand in the Northwoods of Minnesota - the Hovland Hut is well off the beaten track. It's located northeast of Grand Marais, not far from the Canadian border, and surrounded by nothing by wilderness. You'll have to pack in your own drinking water, and the cabin is often accessible only by high-clearance vehicles. In fact, there are times when degraded road conditions require guests to hike in.

Your reward? Nothing but nature. Enjoy the beautiful woods from a wraparound porch, stay warm in the sauna or next to the wood stove, and feel a connectedness to nature both inside and outside of the expertly-crafted cabin.

These nature vacation rentals in Minnesota offer just the kind of respite you need to reconnect with the outdoors when everyday life is draining your batteries. Which of these is your favorite? Where do you like to go when you need to get away and reconnect with nature? Let us know in the comments!