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 --

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-- 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.