Hilltop Cabin: Panoramic Boundary Waters Views & Direct Moose Lake Access

DIRECT BOUNDARY WATERS ACCESS

Stay at one of Ely’s few cabin resorts located directly on a Boundary Waters entry lake. From our shared docks on Moose Lake—Entry Point 25—you can paddle or boat directly into the BWCAW without driving or shuttling to another launch.

Hilltop Cabin sits at the highest elevation on our property, offering panoramic views across Moose Lake toward the Boundary Waters wilderness. Its remarkable setting, handcrafted character and easy access to our resort waterfront make it an ideal retreat for families, anglers, paddlers and groups of friends.

THE CABIN

Hilltop sleeps up to eight guests and includes:

* One private main-level bedroom with a queen bed
* An open split loft with six twin beds—three on each side
* One-and-a-half bathrooms
* A full kitchen
* Comfortable living and dining areas
* A wood-burning stove
* A large screened porch with a vaulted ceiling

The screened porch is one of Hilltop’s best features. It’s a wonderful place for morning coffee, family meals, evening card games, listening to the loons or watching the light change over Moose Lake.

HISTORIC NORTHWOODS CHARACTER

Many of Hilltop’s windows and doors were reclaimed from Ely’s historic Lincoln School. Along with the cabin’s handcrafted woodwork, these details give Hilltop a sense of history and character rarely found in a typical vacation rental. It is a cabin full of stories—and a wonderful place to make new ones.

WATERFRONT AND BOATS

Hilltop is perched above the shoreline rather than directly at the water. Guests can walk or make the short drive down the resort driveway to our shared waterfront, which includes:

* Multiple docks
* A boat launch
* A boathouse
* A fish-cleaning house
* Boat and canoe areas
* Starlink Wi-Fi at the boathouse

Stays of seven nights or longer include use of a 16-foot Lund fishing boat with a floor and swivel seats, along with a canoe, at no additional charge. A motor is not included. Guests may bring their own motor of 25 horsepower or less, or rent one from us separately. Additional canoes, depth finders, trolling motors and other equipment may also be available.

FISHING, PADDLING AND FAMILY ADVENTURES

Moose Lake offers excellent fishing, swimming and direct access to the Moose–Newfound–Sucker lake chain and the Boundary Waters beyond. Guests can enjoy relaxed morning paddles, full-day BWCAW outings or fishing adventures directly from the resort.

Families especially appreciate being able to introduce children to canoe country while returning each evening to a full kitchen, comfortable beds and a screened porch. Additional nearby paddling opportunities include routes in the Lake One area. Beautiful local hikes include the Secret/Blackstone trails and Kawishiwi Falls.

A FAMILY-RUN MOOSE LAKE RESORT

Vosburgh’s Custom Cabin Rentals has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years. We’ve welcomed generations of paddlers, anglers and families to Moose Lake and are happy to share local knowledge about fishing, hiking and day-trip routes.

Maps, local advice, live bait, boats, motors and other rental equipment may be available to help you make the most of your time near Ely.

GOOD TO KNOW

* Hilltop is a traditional Northwoods cabin without air conditioning.
* Starlink Wi-Fi is available at the boathouse, but the connection inside Hilltop can be intermittent.
* Firewood for the cabin’s wood stove is provided.
* Bed linens and blankets are included.
* Guests should bring bath and kitchen towels, food, personal items and charcoal for the grill.
* Well-behaved pets are welcome with prior approval and may not be left unattended in the cabin.
* Smoking is not permitted indoors.
* Hilltop is generally available from May through October.
* Most summer reservations run Saturday to Saturday. Shorter or more flexible stays may be available depending on the season.
* Any required state or local lodging taxes not collected by Vrbo will be due at check-in.
* BWCAW permits are separate and subject to availability. Please contact us before your stay with questions about obtaining the appropriate permit.

Whether you spend your days fishing Moose Lake, paddling into the Boundary Waters, hiking through the Superior National Forest or simply enjoying the view from the screened porch, Hilltop offers a memorable combination of history, wilderness and classic Northwoods cabin life.