Location: Ely, Northeast, Minnesota, USA (On the east end of Lake Vermilion, between Tower and Ely, MN)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-8)
Keywords: Lake Cabin, cottage
Why stay at a crowded resort when, for the same price, you can have true wilderness seclusion in this privately owned, beautifully furnished Lake Vermilion lake cabin?
Looking out our windows, you see no other cabins unless you use binoculars. We are at the "more remote" east end of Lake Vermilion, on the mainland. (Many cabins on Vermilion are on islands, but our cabin has the benefit of allowing you to drive right up to the door.) If you're looking at a map of Lake Vermilion, the far eastern tip of Pine Island points like a finger right at our cabin. The beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is only a half mile away through the woods, one and a half miles away by boat or canoe. A canoe is provided, and a boat and motor can be provided for an additional cost of $300 per week.
Enjoy your own private dock on a renowned fishing lake, 250 feet of private shoreline on a point, large shaded patio with high quality gas grill, and a beautifully furnished wilderness lake cabin featuring all wood interior, fully equipped kitchen, stunning lake views, stone fireplace, bathroom with shower, main level living area, and separate lower level family room with couch, chairs, and tables for games.
We would like to show you an online slide show of over 100 beautiful pictures of this property. If the link below doesn't work for you, please either call us or send us a VRBO email inquiry and we will send you the link in email.
The bedrooms are configured as follows: bedroom #1 has one twin bed only, bedroom #2 has one twin bed only, bedroom #3 has one queen bed and one twin bed, and two additional sofa beds are available, linen included. The entire cabin was completely redone in 2000. Sorry, no dishwasher. No pets. No smoking.
This cabin has been lovingly cared for by the same family for 30 years, and has very seldom been rented out during that time. Understandably, we are interested in renting only to very respectful guests who will treat the property with the same loving care that we do. For this reason we do ask for multiple references and check them carefully. Preference is given to guests who book for two weeks or longer.
TELL ME ABOUT LAKE VERMILION
The National Geographic Society has described Lake Vermilion as one of the top ten most beautiful lakes in the United States. Today it's known not only for its natural, rustic beauty, but also for championship fishing that includes walleye pike, northern pike, muskellunge, small-mouth bass, crappies, and panfish. Lake Vermilion has 1,200 miles of shoreline (more than any other lake in Minnesota), has no motor restrictions, spans 40 miles, and includes 365 islands --and one of those islands is nine miles long.
WHAT TO BRING
-Groceries, ice, and your favorite bottled drinking water
-Your own fishing gear and life jackets
-A warm jacket; nights can be cool
Groceries can be ready for you when you arrive for a 15% gratuity over the food cost.
PAYING WITH A CREDIT CARD? We accept PayPal, for a nominal additional fee.
BRINGING CHILDREN? Children are welcome, but require careful supervision near a lake.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2) : The property features two high quality gas fireplaces, one on each level. Each fireplace has in front of it a comfortable hide-a-bed that converts to a queen size bed.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All dishes, silverware, pans, linens, microwave, pancake griddle, crockpot, waffle iron included
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Lake View : Stunning, up close lake view out 6 large lake facing windows
- Water View
- Communications
- Computer
- Broadband Internet : We will provide an AT&T aircard that plugs into your USB port so that you may easily connect your computer to the internet via satellite.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Our main level is handicapped accessible to a person who can negotiate one step. The main level includes the kitchen, dining room, livingroom, bedroom with twin bed, and bathroom. Bathroom has just a normal width door and there are no grab bars in the shower or near the toilet. My 83 year old dad with Parkinson's Disease does just great in this environment!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- A small island with one very secluded campsite for camping or picnics is a short (1/2 mile) paddle across the bay. It's a 40 minute drive to Bearhead State Park and its 17 miles of groomed hiking trails. It's a 45 minute drive to Fortune Bay Casino and its award winning golf course (ranked by Golf Digest as the 2004 best new public golf course in the U. S.). Boat launching, bait, pontoon boat rental, boat gas, bar, and rustic sauna (bring your own towels; reserve in advance) are available at an established resort 1/3 mile away from this property. Restaurants, art galleries, shopping, a full service spa, and wilderness outfitters are just 1/2 hour away in Ely. The scenic north shore of Lake Superior (and the world famous Superior Hiking Trail) is just 75 miles away, a gorgeous drive over breathtaking Highway 1 (watch for moose, deer, and bald eagles as you drive this road). Also enjoy kayaking, biking, sailing, windsurfing, and waterskiing if you can bring your own equipment.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1500 per week for 4 people, plus 9.5% sales tax (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Up to 4 additional people are allowed at $100 per person per week.
Discounted to $1200 per week plus tax for 4 people September - May
$500 fully refundable damage deposit holds your reservation.
1/2 rent due 30 days before arrival; full rent due 10 days before arrival.
Weeks containing major holidays cost $200 extra.
Discounts are available for stays of more than two weeks.
Canoe is included. Boat and motor are available for an additional $300/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View of the cabin from atop the hill - Ely Vacation Cabin Rental
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- Living Room with hide-a-bed - Ely Vacation Cabin Rental
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- Downstairs now includes cozy gas fireplace in place of the corner table - Ely Vacation Cabin Rental
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- Lakeview with boat
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- View from the dock, at sunset
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- These chairs swivel to face the lake; an unbelievable view for morning coffee
Traveler Reviews (5)
Guest: Jean and family
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Date of Stay: 07/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
We were amazed at how you thought of everything we would need, from the complete kitchen with waffle iron and crockpot, to all the linens, towels, board games, gas grill, and other things too numerous to mention. The cabin was beautifully maintained and clean; even the lawn was beautifully mowed and manicured. It's obvious you take great pride in this place and love it very much. What's still most impressive to us, though, is how private this cabin is. We would sit for hours and not see any people, any other buildings, or any boats at all in all that huge beautiful expanse of water. It's like the BWCA wilderness, but I get a soft bed and a hot shower in the morning! Thank you! We'll be back
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Guest: Ken
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Date of Stay: 06/13/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
"The last night we put smooth jazz to pay on the CD player, and each of us sat at a separate window, soaking in that view in absolute silence. We must have sat there, completely immersed in it all, for 45 minutes."
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Guest: Mary and family
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Date of Stay: 07/24/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
"We had a fun and relaxing week. We enjoyed every aspect of the cabin, especially the awesome view from the second floor windows. There were lots of fish caught as we explored Lake Vermilion in our bass boat. Vermilion is a beautiful lake and the scenery surrounding the lake and cabin is breathtaking. We always had plenty to do to enjoy ourselves...canoe rides, playing checkers, sitting by the fire, watching the sunset...it was all great! Thanks! We'll be back!"
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Guest: John and Mary, Sam and Geena
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Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
"Wow wow wow Awesome views and sights and sounds. This place and area are so beautiful that at times it didn't seem real. Kids want to know if we're coming back -- why certainly! What an artist God is! Thanks Jeannie and family!"
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Guest: Ken
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Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
Loved staying at the cabin for the second year in a row; we caught a massive number of fish inciuding a 5 and 1/4 pound small mouth bass and a 51" muskie. I'll be back in June of 2011!"
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