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Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Place, Armstrong Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

No Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn

We are asking our guests to bring their own sheets and pillow cases. Thank you for your understanding.



Bear Cabin at Wilderness Wind offers a lovely respite for a romantic getaway or a fun location for a family vacation close to nature. Bear Cabin is a historic rustic log cabin with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, an enclosed porch that faces west toward the lake for sunset viewing. The kitchen has a water cooler to be filled from outdoor spigot, a refrigerator, a stove, microwave oven and coffeemaker. The nearby bath house has hot showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets. Guests can use the on site canoes and kayaks to paddle beautiful Lake Armstrong. The gravel beach offers swimming in view of ample lakeside seating for family gathering. Guests can gather around the lakeshore firepit for a bonfire after enjoying the sunset over the lake.
Day trips to nearby Boundary Waters, hiking or biking on the Mesabi trail, all the amenities of shopping and sightseeing in and around nearby Ely can be enjoyed with this cabin as a base.
This cabin is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers to benefit their objectives of offering outdoor programs such as biking, hiking, climbing, cross country skiing, and paddling to youth that might not otherwise have access to such activities. Getting youth out in nature is important, but the programs also strive to build self-confidence and specifically teach leadership and teamwork skills. Thank you for supporting Chicago Voyagers with your stay at Bear Cabin!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Ely

Ely is home to this cabin. Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Dorothy Molter Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Armstrong Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clear Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • International Wolf Center - 15 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 41 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Putnam Pontoon - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn on Jun 6, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn located?

Situated in Ely, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armstrong Lake and Clear Lake. Superior National Forest and Eagles Nest Lake Number Three are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

don u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved the place

was very nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig Josh Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice rustic cabin. Jay was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so beautiful there, very clean. Jay was an excellent host. We will be returning and referring to everyone. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the cabin

This is a darling cabin and a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Amazing!

Definitely going to make this place a yearly visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

Nothing fancy. Just like a cabin should be. Love this place. Small. Friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Wilderness Wind so much! Summer is simply not complete without at least one visit here. The cabins are adorable, the company is wonderful and of course the scenery. My husband and stepson love the fishing of course, and I just enjoy reading my book listening to the wind in the trees. I heartily recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Rustic Cabin Stay

The cabin was well thought out with a beautiful view. The resort had us covered for anything we needed and in general had thought about everything that could make your experience great. Jay is such a great host and person!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Very nice to have access to canoes and paddle boat plus firewood for the campfire. Very rustic cabins that take you back in time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love it

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Gem

As described- rustic cabin with a shared bathroom/ shower house. Nothing fancy but all we needed for a nice long weekend away. Beautiful lake and close access to the town of Ely. The host, Jay was so kind and went above and beyond to make our stay even better. We’ll be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed the Bear Cabin! A few windows don’t open which was a bummer but we brought extra fans from home as the cabin doesn’t have A/C and it was about 90 degrees. We enjoyed all the amenities, bathrooms are clean and very close! The commons area is great for any items you may have forgotten! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin stay

Felt very welcome and at home right away. Jay was awesome. Lots of inside info. And so cool that the resort helps support the Chicago Voyaguers. Loved being so close to the lake with the evening sun and Jay even set a fire for us by the lake to roast s’mores. Such a wonderful overall up north experience. Even went for a brief swim. Learned a lot about the fish in the lake as well and local fishing lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Got Away

….and that’s exactly what we did! Our stay was better than hoped in celebrating my birthday. My fiance took me to a place he described as majestic and that it is. We could have stayed in town but the true experience of Ely was here. The sunrise and sunset out our window was magnificent! Living of the needs in life made it that more memorable. We will definitely be heading North again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Communication about the property expectations was more modern than the very rustic cabin and bathhouse. The old fashioned outhouse was not what I expected. The lack of technology was fine. For over two hundred a night I expected clean sheets and a little more fit and finish. The advertising is outstanding and I really support the cause but was disappointed when the cabin was over 85 degrees and only two or three windows opened
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly owners and well accommodationg!

Loved the view from the cabin. My friend loved taking the kayak and canoe out on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery

Very nice rustic cabin, beds comfy, beautiful view of the lake with kayaks & canoes to use for no extra fees. Host Jay was an awesome host & very knowledgeable of the area. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this resort!

What a wonderful place to stay! Our host was so nice and there was so much to offer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hershberger family

We have always loved Armstrong Lake and the Ely area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to relax and unwind!

I spent three relaxing nights here and it was truly the perfect spot. The cabin was adorable, the lake was beautiful, and the camp host was delightful and so helpful. It was fun to chat with the other campers and also enjoy some quiet reading time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great location and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid

It was just the balance of “off the grid” getaway, scenic beauty and local flavor we were looking for in a short getaway to northern Minnesota. The host/manager made sure we had anything we needed and the wild call of the loons on the lake at 3:00 am made the trip perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We really enjoyed our time at Wilderness Winds! Jay was really helpful! We had a great evening paddle on the lake before the rain started. Gazebo was a great place for playing games out of the rain. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Northwoods experience

The Bear Cabin was the essence of a Northwoods log cabin experience. Incredible views of Armstrong Lake, loons hooting, and millions of stars at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Before we even got to property I was impressed by the customer service. Jay was so friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. The property was beautiful with boats and different things to use and everyone was so friendly. Our cabin was quaint and had everything we needed. Great stay!

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

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Wilderness Wind is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers, a nonprofit that provides outdoor active experiences to urban youth that would not otherwise have access to such opportunities. Youth participate in biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and river and lake canoe paddling trips. Included are trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that include wilderness canoeing, portaging, outdoor meal preparation, camping, navigation, and appreciation of the unique habitats of the BWCAW. Kids develop self confidence and are specifically taught leadership and teamwork skills. Your stay at our beautiful cabin helps support these programs for Chicago Voyagers kids! Thanks!

Why they chose this property

Staying at our rustic cabins offers guests a chance to experience the same flora and fauna of the Boundary Waters that the youth participants experience but with the comfort of comfortable beds, kitchens, and nearby hot showers and toilets in the bath house. Guests can paddle canoes on the lake and enjoy a campfire, hear the call of loons, enjoy sunsets over the water, and in doing so, feel a little closer to our natural world.

What makes this property unique

Rustic log cabins, secluded site, Lake Armstrong shoreline, lake access for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, proximity to BWCAW and Mesabi Trail, sunset views, naturalistic landscaping, quiet respite to connect with nature.

Rustic log cabins, secluded site, proximity to Lake Armstrong shoreline, lake access for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, proximity to BWCAW and Mesabi Trail, sunset views, naturalistic landscaping, quiet respite to connect with nature.


One of the greatest things about Wilderness Wind is the peace and quiet of the local environment. People come to Wilderness Wind to get away from the noise of the city and to be close to nature.

From a recently published book by our neighbor to the north of us, David Okerlund:

“What makes our refuge so special is its solitude. At night the sky is crystal clear, and the only sounds you may hear is the crackle of your fire, an occasional forlorn call from a loon to its mate, and an even more entrancing high pitched wail of a grey wolf. Each sound we consider to be a priceless experience”.

We agree completely with David and others who have worked hard to build a quiet community here on Lake Armstrong. We would like everyone who visits us to experience this slice of solitude too.

Therefore, we ask that you do your part to keep Wilderness Wind quiet. Don’t bring your jetski or your bass boat with 300 hp engine. A small engine on your fishing boat is of course fine. Kids should make noise (or they wouldn’t be kids!) so we’re not trying to stifle fun but we do want everyone to respect the quiet that emerges at the end of every day for all to enjoy.

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