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Ely Getaway Near Town, Lakes, & Outdoor Recreation
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
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Ely, MN
- Place, Dorothy Molter Museum2 min drive
- Place, North American Bear Center3 min drive
- Place, International Wolf Center3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Ely Getaway Near Town, Lakes, & Outdoor Recreation
Ely, MN often wins accolades such as ‘The Coolest Small Town in America’ by national travel magazines and websites. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental ‘Opal House’ offers a luxurious vintage feel, which serves as the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is also within walking distance to all Main Street attractions. The BWCAW is the most visited wilderness area in the U.S. with more than one million acres of wilderness and waterways, including more than 1,000 lakes!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walkable Location | Free WiFi | Full Kitchen
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress w/ Bedding
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Roku Smart TVs w/ Netflix and Prime Video, dining table, ceiling fans, reading nook, high-end furnishings, vaulted bedroom ceilings
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, Crockpot
OUTDOOR AREA: Porch, lounge furniture
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, linens, towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Street & sidewalk construction May-early October (7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Saturday)
PARKING: Free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
RECREATION & NATURE: Trezona Trail Trailhead by Miners Lake (0.5 miles, < 10-min walk), Kawishiwi Falls Trail (6.0 miles), Bass Lake Trail (6.8 miles), Bear Head Lake State Park (16.9 miles), Giants Ridge Recreation Area (39.5 miles), Superior National Forest (40.1 miles)
NEARBY LAKES: Miners Lake (0.5 miles), Shagawa Lake (1.0 miles), Fall Lake (4.4 miles), Mitchell Lake (4.6 miles), White Iron Lake (5.6 miles), Garden Lake (5.6 miles), Cedar Lake (5.9 miles), Burntside Lake (6.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Whiteside Park (0.4 miles) Dorothy Molter Museum (1.5 miles), International Wolf Center (1.9 miles)
FOOD + DRINK: Ely Steak House (0.3 miles), Britton's Cafe Inc. (0.3 miles), Insula Restaurant (0.4 miles), Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant (0.4 miles), Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium (0.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Falls International Airport (114.0 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This home sleeps 6 guests in 2 queen beds and 2 twins. An additional raised, self-inflating queen airbed is provided with bedding if needed.
- NOTE: All bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the second floor and require stairs; therefore, this property might not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, located above the garage and on the back of the house, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: The city of Ely will resurface Harvey Street and replace the sidewalks beginning in May 2025 and continuing until early October. Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday-Saturday. While there will certainly be periods of disruption on Harvey Street in front of the house, guests will always have direct access from the alley with a designated off-street parking spot directly behind the house
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walkable Location | Free WiFi | Full Kitchen
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress w/ Bedding
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Roku Smart TVs w/ Netflix and Prime Video, dining table, ceiling fans, reading nook, high-end furnishings, vaulted bedroom ceilings
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, Crockpot
OUTDOOR AREA: Porch, lounge furniture
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, linens, towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Street & sidewalk construction May-early October (7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Saturday)
PARKING: Free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
RECREATION & NATURE: Trezona Trail Trailhead by Miners Lake (0.5 miles, < 10-min walk), Kawishiwi Falls Trail (6.0 miles), Bass Lake Trail (6.8 miles), Bear Head Lake State Park (16.9 miles), Giants Ridge Recreation Area (39.5 miles), Superior National Forest (40.1 miles)
NEARBY LAKES: Miners Lake (0.5 miles), Shagawa Lake (1.0 miles), Fall Lake (4.4 miles), Mitchell Lake (4.6 miles), White Iron Lake (5.6 miles), Garden Lake (5.6 miles), Cedar Lake (5.9 miles), Burntside Lake (6.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Whiteside Park (0.4 miles) Dorothy Molter Museum (1.5 miles), International Wolf Center (1.9 miles)
FOOD + DRINK: Ely Steak House (0.3 miles), Britton's Cafe Inc. (0.3 miles), Insula Restaurant (0.4 miles), Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant (0.4 miles), Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium (0.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Falls International Airport (114.0 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This home sleeps 6 guests in 2 queen beds and 2 twins. An additional raised, self-inflating queen airbed is provided with bedding if needed.
- NOTE: All bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the second floor and require stairs; therefore, this property might not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, located above the garage and on the back of the house, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: The city of Ely will resurface Harvey Street and replace the sidewalks beginning in May 2025 and continuing until early October. Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday-Saturday. While there will certainly be periods of disruption on Harvey Street in front of the house, guests will always have direct access from the alley with a designated off-street parking spot directly behind the house
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Ely
Located in Ely, this holiday home is near the beach. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Superior National Forest. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Ely, MN
What's nearby
- Dorothy Molter Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- North American Bear Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- International Wolf Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 26 min drive - 28.7 km
- Lake Vermilion - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Silver Rapids Lodge - 10 min drive
- Antlers Lounge - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 18 min walk
- Subway - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Craig
19 Oct 2024
Nice place to stay in Ely
Craig
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
22 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl O.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
Cheryl O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelly S.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Kim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to use as a base for our trip
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Siri
13 Nov 2023
Wonderful home and location
Siri
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jon C.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful northern retreat!
Jon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jodi Z.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient
Jodi Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David B.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and convenient
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelley K.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marathon weekend
Shelley K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura O.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great House
Laura O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim B., Nashville, TN
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Ely
Kim B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jimmi Anne L.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
Jimmi Anne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane A.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
Diane A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christie C., United States
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So charming!
Christie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon W.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home
Sharon W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Polly N.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed
Polly N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ely Getaway
Scott R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina H.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy home for our long book club weekend.
Sabrina H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam N.
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Pam N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brigid L.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opal House
Brigid L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
12 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opal House
Patricia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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