Leave your www technology behind and experience our WWW: Wilderness, Water, Walleye! Basswood is newly constructed cabin and has room for larger groups. There’s even room for everyone in the large screened-in porch that overlook the lake. Even the lake is large! Big Lake is a place of rugged beauty with 1,800 acres of water, 14 islands, and numerous scenic inlets and quiet bays. Gather your family and friends and follow your compass to MN REMOTE. How remote? We're the most remote drive-in resort in northern Minnesota.
Basswood is one of 15 cabins at our Big Lake Wilderness Lodge Resort. It has a well-stocked kitchen complete with a large table that seats 12. Plus a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, small electrical appliances, with dinnerware and cookware.
Sleeping arrangement: All five bedrooms are on one level and have two twin beds that can be made into kings per your request.
Unique Features
Basswood's bells and whistles include a large family room, washer and dryer, outdoor barbeque & entertainment area, free use of kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and a stunning view of the sunset.
While remote, our location offers several half-day trips around the Ely Area. Visit the Dorothy Molter Museum, the International Wolf Center, the North American Bear Center. The kids will also enjoy putting on a hard hat and dropping 2,400 feet down at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park.
Things To Do
If you decide to drop anchor at our Big Lake Wilderness Lodge, you better bing the fishing gear. Big Lake is one of the DNR's top-rated walleye lakes and also holds northern pike, smallmouth bass, and perch. Our fishing season opens here May 12th.
Here, you'll experience a few of life's most rewarding pleasures - freshly caught fish sizzling in a fry pan over the campfire; Dense pine forests with vistas that have remained unchanged for generations; a heaven full of stars.
Your final destination includes one million acres of wilderness and waterways in the heart of the Superior National Forest - the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) the largest wilderness preserve east of the Rocky Mountains. Hiking trails and 1,500-plus miles of water trails! Within a few miles of the resort, there are exceptional hiking trails to explore: Bass Lake, Angleworm and more.
Amenities: Rental type
Large-group resort
Access to resort amenities
Pets considered
Handicap access
Boat and trailer parking
Weekly-only rental
Seasonal rental
Amenities: Minimum stay
7 nights min.
Amenities: Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Washer & Dryer
Guest Laundry Service
Amenities: Utilities/Firewood
Ceiling fans
Firewood for sale
Amenities: Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Dishwasher
Corkscrew
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Amenities: Bathroom amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Paper products
Amenities: Onsite recreation
Hiking trails
Television
VCR/DVD TV
Satellite/Cable TV
Board games
Screen porch
Outdoor grill
Grill (charcoal)
Outdoor firepit
Amenities: Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat/motor rental
Pontoon boat rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Paddle board
Pedal boat
Lifejackets
Private dock
Fish cleaning station
Swimming platform
Boat launch
Level lot
Amenities: Nearby recreation
National Recreation Area
Public hunting land
Hiking trails
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
ATV trails
Museum
Golfing
Ziplining
Historic sites
Fishing
Boating
Rivers
Lakes
Public boat launch
Amenities:
Rental type
Large-group resort
Access to resort amenities
Pets considered
Handicap access
Boat and trailer parking
Weekly-only rental
Seasonal rental
Minimum stay
7 nights min.
Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Washer & Dryer
Guest Laundry Service
Utilities/Firewood
Ceiling fans
Firewood for sale
Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Dishwasher
Corkscrew
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Bathroom amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Paper products
Onsite recreation
Hiking trails
Television
VCR/DVD TV
Satellite/Cable TV
Board games
Screen porch
Outdoor grill
Grill (charcoal)
Outdoor firepit
Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat/motor rental
Pontoon boat rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Paddle board
Pedal boat
Lifejackets
Private dock
Fish cleaning station
Swimming platform
Boat launch
Level lot
Nearby recreation
National Recreation Area
Public hunting land
Hiking trails
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
ATV trails
Museum
Golfing
Ziplining
Historic sites
Fishing
Boating
Rivers
Lakes
Public boat launch
Property styles
Cabin
Cottage
Vacation home
Multi-cabin resort
Property settings
On an all-sports recreation lake
Lakeview
Wooded
Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
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* Please contact owner to ensure availability.
Rates & Specials
BOOK DIRECT
$2175
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$2295
per week
3rd party booking
$2828
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$2984
per week
Based on 10 people.
5/17/2024 to 6/7/2024: $2175/wk
6/8/2024 to 8/16/2024: $2295/wk
8/17/2024 to 10/5/2024: $2175/wk
Nightly rates available
Fee is $95 per week or $19 per night per pet.
Fishing boat, motors and pontoon boats are for rent. Deposits: A deposit of 50% of the cabin rate is required to secure your reservation. Deposits are due within 10 days of your reservation request. Payment in full for reserved cabin and equipment is due at check-in. If your cancellation notice is received less than 60 days in advance of arrival, refunds minus a $150 service fee will be made ONLY IF the cabin is rented to another party for the entire time of the original reservation.
Woohoo! We are offering vacation rental special(s)
Children age 5 and under stay FREE.
Reviews
kyle d Reviewed June 15, 2015. My two boys and I had a week long adventure to Big Lake Wilderness Lodge. I planned the trip along with the help of the resort manager and fishing guru.
Aaron B Reviewed December 13, 2014. We've stayed here for our family vacation for 20 straight years. It's great and we look forward to coming to Big Lake Wilderness Lodge every year. Big Lake is beautiful
Brenda Sommers Cudd A little piece of heaven is what I think Big lake Wilderness Lodge is! My husband and I have been going here on and off for the past 18yrs. (missed a few yrs) It is very peaceful, a great lake to fish, wildlife is around just have to look for it.
