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Ely, Minnesota Cabin & Campsite Rentals

Choose Your Perfect Retreat with Our Cozy Cabins and Scenic Campsites

Experience the natural beauty of Ely, Minnesota with our serene cabins and campsites. Nestled in the heart of the wilderness, our cabins offer privacy and comfort, with modern amenities including full kitchens, barbecue grills, and picnic tables. Choose from a variety of cabin styles, some with private decks, screen porches, or fireplaces. Our cabins range from one to three bedrooms, accommodating 3-10 people. Enjoy the outdoors with outdoor fire rings and Minnesota's truly natural wilderness. Book your perfect retreat today!

Cedar (#1)

This two-bedroom cabin on the water’s edge has beautiful panoramic views of the island-dotted Big Lake. The living area features Northwood’s style log furniture, a flat-screen television, a complete kitchen, and a full bath. A screened porch is also provided for your enjoyment. The master bedroom has a queen bed; the second bedroom has a full and a twin bed. Extra sleeping is provided with a futon in the living area. A boat dock, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill, and campfire ring are all provided at your cabin.

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 7)
  • From $330/night
    $1646/week

Juniper (#2)

On the shore of beautiful Big Lake sits this popular and spacious two-bedroom cabin. This open concept cabin with vaulted ceiling features a large stone fireplace, Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screened television, large complete kitchen and full bath with tub and shower. Walk through the French doors onto the large screened porch for additional living and dining enjoyment. The master features a king bed, the second bedroom has two full beds. A boat dock, sun deck, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill and campfire ring are all provided at you cabin. 

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 6)
  • From $330/night
    $1646/week

White Pine (#3)

This lakefront three-bedroom cabin has a splendid view of beautiful Big Lake with its many Islands and great sunsets. The living area features Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screen television, a complete kitchen and bath with shower and a half bath. An added bonus is the wonderful large screened porch for additional living and dining space. The master bedroom has a queen bed, bedroom two has two full beds and the third bedroom has three twin beds. A boat dock, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill, campfire ring are all provided at your cabin.

  • 3 Bedroom
    Rated for 6 guests (up to 9)
  • From $330/night
    $1645/week

Red Pine (#4)

This two-bedroom lakefront log cabin has a history of its own. The great room features a vaulted ceiling, Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screened television and DVD player available, a complete kitchen. This cabin has a full bath with tub and shower. Each of the two bedrooms have a king bed. There is extra sleeping in the living area with a full-size futon. A boat dock, sun deck with Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill and campfire ring are all provided at your cabin.

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 6)
  • From $310/night
    $1535/week

Aspen (#5)

Beautiful Lakefront log cabin with magnificent views of island-dotted Big Lake and the best sunsets in Minnesota. Enjoy the inviting interior with Northwood’s log furniture, flat screen television free standing fireplace, complete kitchen and full bath with shower. The master bedroom features a king bed, bedroom two and three each have a full bed and a twin bed. For extra sleeping a full futon is provided in the living room. Walk from the living area through the French doors to a large screened porch giving you additional living and dining space. A sun deck with Adirondack chairs also overlooks the lake. A picnic table, charcoal grill and campfire ring are also provided at your cabin. Boat docking on the large main dock is just steps away from the cabin. 

  • 3 Bedroom
    Rated for 6 guests (up to 9)
  • From $360/night
    $1755/week

Timberwolf (#6)

Lovely panoramic view of Island-dotted Big Lake from this popular three-bedroom lakefront cabin. You will enjoy the open concept with vaulted living and dining area while spending quality time with family or friends. Extra living and dining space are provided on the large screened porch while enjoying the lake view. The master bedroom has a Queen bed, bedroom two has a full and a twin bed and bedroom three a bunk style bed with full on bottom and single on top. The interior features a free-standing fireplace, Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screen television, a complete kitchen and full bath with tub & shower. A boat dock, sun deck, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill, campfire ring and boat dock is provided at your cabin. 

  • 3 Bedroom
    Rated for 6 guests (up to 8)
  • From $360/night
    $1755/week

Lynx (#7)

A Charming Lakefront log cabin with a large stone fireplace, Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screen television and DVD player available, a large complete kitchen and full bath. The master bedroom features a queen bed while the other bedroom includes a full bed and a twin bed. For extra sleeping a full futon is provided in the living room. Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, charcoal grill, campfire ring and a private boat dock are provided for your outdoor use. 

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 6)
  • From $330/night
    $1645/week

Evergreen (#9)

This comfortable two-bedroom Northwood’s cabin is quietly secluded in the woods and only a short walk away from the lakefront and sandy beach. Walk from the sun deck with Adirondack chairs to the living area with its Northwood’s style log furniture, flat screen television and DVD player. The cabin includes a complete kitchen and bath with shower. The master bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has three single beds. The cabin includes a picnic table, BBQ grill and campfire ring. Boat docking is provided at the main dock. 

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 6)
  • From $265/night
    $1315/week

Tamarack (#10)

This secluded and spacious one-bedroom cabin is surrounded by beautiful tall pines, birch, spruce and balsam yet steps away from the lakefront and beach area. The living area has a freestanding fireplace, Northwoods-style log furniture, air conditioner and flat screen television. The cabin has a complete kitchen and a bath with shower. The master bedroom features a king bed. There is a screened porch with Adirondack chairs. The cabin includes a picnic table, charcoal grill and campfire ring. DVD players in Cabin. Boat docking is provided at the main dock. 

  • 1 Bedroom
    Rated for 2 guests (up to 4)
  • From $240/night
    $1195/week

Balsam (#11)

This Northwood’s two-bedroom Cabin is nestled among the pines. The living area has Northwood’s style log furniture, air conditioner and flat screen television. Anlarge complete kitchen and Full bath . The master bedroom has a King bed and the second bedroom has a single and bunk beds. Living room has a fully functioning, comfortable futon that can sleep 2 more guests This cabin includes a Adirondack chairs, picnic table, charcoal grill and a campfire ring. Boat docking is provided at our main dock. 

  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 7)
  • From $310/night
    $1535/week

Historic Lodge

This Lake Front Lodge features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, A gourmet kitchen, Double oven, Microwave Oven, Great room with original over-sized natural stone fireplace, dining room with plenty of room to seat your entire group and a Spectacular view of the lake, a large screened porch with lake view giving you additional living and dining space, washer and dryer, full bath with shower on main floor. The master bedroom has a king size bed, Air Conditioner, an on suite with double sinks and tub and shower. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, bedroom three has bunk beds and all bedrooms have their own flat screen television. A boat dock, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, Gas grill, are all provided at the Lodge. You will have beautiful view of Big Lake and the best sunsets you have ever seen. This Lake Front Lodge features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, A gourmet kitchen, Double oven, Microwave Oven, Great room with original over-sized natural stone fireplace, dining room with plenty of room to seat your entire group and a Spectacular view of the lake, a large screened porch with lake view giving you additional living and dining space, washer and dryer, full bath with shower on main floor. The master bedroom has a king size bed, Air Conditioner, an on suite with double sinks and tub and shower. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, bedroom three has bunk beds and all bedrooms have their own flat screen television and DVD player. A boat dock, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, Gas grill, are all provided at the Lodge. You will have beautiful view of Big Lake and the best sunsets you have ever seen. 

  • 3 Bedroom
    Rated for 6 guests (up to 9)
  • From $3395/week

Campsites

Our campsites are located along the lakeshore and each are separated trees for your seclusion. Each of the Whispering Pines Campsites have water, electric, picnic tables, barbecue grills and campfire rings and great views of Big Lake. We have a bath house with private showers, private toilet facilities and a traditional wood fired sauna to relax in. In addition, we have a great natural sand swimming beach to enjoy on warm and sunny summer days. One tent or pop up camper per campsite; also, there is a four-guest maximum on campsite depending on the site. Our campsites can accommodate Tents, Pop Up Campers, Pick Up Campers, Travel trailers 20 ft or under and small RV's under 25 feet. Sorry we cannot accommodate large Campers and RV’S Campsite Rate: $42.00 per night, $235.00 weekly. Campsites are rated for two people a $7.00 change for each additional person that stays on the campsite, children under 5 are our guests.
  • 2 Bedroom
    Rated for 4 guests (up to 7)
  • From $42/night
    $235/week

Amenities

We offer a wide variety of amenities including:

  • Lodge Store: purchase basic groceries, fishing tackle, live bait
  • Gift shop
  • Lake Maps
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Boat, Motor, Canoe, Pontoons & Kayak rental
  • Waterfront Gas Pump
  • Free WIFI Internet Service
  • Docking
  • Boat Launch
  • Kids Activities
  • Playground
  • Sandy Beach
  • Guide Service
  • Canoe Shuttle Service (B.W.C.A)
  • Fish Licenses & Bait
  • Wood-Fired sauna & Shower
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Pool Table and Games
  • Fish Cleaning Facilities
  • Direct Access to the (B.W.C.A)
  • No Motor Restrictions   
  • Canoe and Capping Outfitting Services
  • (B.W.C.A) Permit Station     
  • Dog Friendly
  • BBQ Grills
  • Lakefront cabins Camping
  • Croquet
  • Volleyball
  • Bocce Ball
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Stand Up Paddle Boards
  • Kayaks
  • Fireplaces and saunas available with some cabins
  • Docks with electrical hook-up
  • Hiking Trails
  • Live bait
  • Firewood Available for Sale
  • Fire pits
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Furnished Kitchen
  • Deck and Screened in Porch
  • Outdoor Fire pit
  • Vehicle and Trailer Parking
  • DVD Player Available
  • Sand Beach
  • Meeting Room
  • Picnic Tables

About Big Lake

Big Lake, Clean Lake, Fun Lake, No Really--it's called Big Lake

Our property is surrounded by the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness). Enjoy activities like hiking, Biking & Stand up paddle boarding, Fishing and wildlife viewing. The photography during Fall is amazing!​Big Lake is 2000 acre and has numerous large islands and secluded bays - the shoreline has been virtually undeveloped.

​It is one of the top walleye fishing lakes in the state. Besides that Big Lake is filled with Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Jumbo Perch. If you are planning on visiting another lake while staying with us, we have good news for you.

We are near Hegman Lake where centuries-old pictographs can be viewed and photographed. Check it out yourself and make new fantastic memories.