





~ a bluff country paradise ~
Bikes | E-Bikes | Tubes | Canoes | Kayaks
Reunions | Retreats | Church Groups | Quilting & Crafting
Snow Shoes | X-Country Skis | Snow Tubing | Sleigh Rides | & More!
Sleeping anywhere from 2 to 38 guests per cabin
In the Heart of the Root River Valley






~ a bluff country paradise ~
Snow Shoes | X-Country Skis
Snow Tubing | Sleigh Rides
Bikes | E-Bikes | Tubes | Canoes | Kayaks
Reunions | Retreats | Church Groups
Quilting & Crafting
2 to 38 guests per cabin
In the Heart of the Root River Valley
Cedar Valley Resort
Open Year Round!

Welcome to beautiful bluff country…
Cedar Valley Resort offers 11 beautiful log sided cabins built between 2001 and 2014 that accommodate anywhere from 2 to 37 guests. For vacations, business retreats, church events, family reunions and everything in-between, our cabins and 30 acre resort property in beautiful bluff country offer a perfect getaway.
With the Root River State Bike Trail winding through our resort and the Root River running alongside, there is no better access to biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, tubing and fishing. We are located an hour southeast of Rochester, Minnesota and just 5 minutes from Lanesboro, Minnesota (one of America’s Prettiest Towns according to Forbes Traveler).
Enjoy the unspoiled natural splendor of the Root River Valley right from your cabin porch. The wildlife is abundant with bald eagles, deer, wild turkey, song birds and in the evening, you will hear the owls hoot and the coyotes howl.
Book your next vacation, family reunion, friends’ weekend, conference or group retreat with us today! Cedar Valley Resort offers the perfect setting and accommodations for a relaxing, scenic and memory-filled getaway all year long!

“#1 Top Minnesota Winter Cabin Getaways” by Resorts and Lodges
“2024 Best of the Best – Rentals” – by Bluff Country
“2023 Best of the Best – Event Center” by Bluff Country
“2022 Best of the Best – Lodging & Vacation Rental” by Bluff Country
“#1 Top Minnesota Team Building Resorts” by Resorts and Lodges
“2021 Best of the Best – Lodging & Vacation Rental” by Bluff Country
“Best of Minnesota – 2015” by Star Tribune
“The Best of the Midwest – 2013” by Midwest Traveler
“Operators of the Year – 2013” by Minnesota Resort and Campground Association
Family Owned and Operated!
John, Brittany, Cooper, Oakley, and Tucker Smith
Larry, Sheryl, & Lucas Johnson
What our guests say…
Lots of bird feeders set up at the cabin too!
I have to say the highlight was seeing everyone having such a great time. This was in large part due to the exceptional owners/staff! They were there to help make our weekend run as smooth as possible. From helping find a mechanic for an engine light that came on to making sure electronics were in place for the “big game” on the big screen, their hospitality is unmatched! Thank you Cedar Valley for making our weekend the best!
There was a fireplace in every building, including the Retreat Center, and a firepit and grill outside each as well. We had a campfire one evening to roast our own hot dogs and smores, and we also fired up a grill to cook the hamburgers we brought.
Everyone reported having a great time, and it was a pleasure to stay there. The owners are all super accommodating and kind. We would love to come back in the future. As long as an organization has the staff and materials to do their own programming and meals, this is a great place to host retreats and gatherings!
What our guests say…
Lots of bird feeders set up at the cabin too!