I’ll give you the bottom line first: My family would absolutely stay at Ella’s Inn again. Check-in couldn’t have been any smoother. Upon arriving, we found the house neat and clean. A binder with the history of the house, the story of its owners, helpful phone numbers, sight-seeing suggestions, and other information was on the coffee table in the living room. The house is pretty old, originally built as the rectory for the Catholic Church that used to be next door, but is quite nice. Not luxurious, but nice and cozy. You feel at home in it. Being an old house, the kitchen is small but has everything you need. The house doesn’t have a washer and dryer for guest use, but there is a laundromat two blocks away. The back yard has a fire pit with plenty of firewood, lots of chairs for sitting around the fire, and a large Weber grill. The house is located within walking distance of all the main Grand Marais bars, restaurants, and gift shops, as well as the picturesque harbor and lighthouse. In addition to the house being perfectly located, Lori is a wonderful host. We called about a plumbing issue and she was there in less than 15 minutes and the problem was quickly resolved. If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Marais area and need a place with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, very conveniently located and with wonderful hosts, check out Ella’s Inn.