Big Lake Wilderness Lodge: Ojibwa

Ely, Minnesota vacation rental

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  • Bedrooms - 2
  • Bathrooms - 1.0
  • Sleeps - 6
  • Pets considered
  • On Big Lake on the Echo Trail

This spacious, family sized lakeview resort Cabin has plenty of space! Ojibwa is part of our 16 cabin remote resort off the beaten trail and on the Echo Trail. All trails lead to a memorable family vacation at our Big Lake Wilderness Resort - a remote wilderness resort located 23 miles north of Ely, MN. Ojibwa has a nice-sized great room and large patio deck, charcoal Weber grill, picnic table, and patio furniture.

Our well-equipped kitchen has a gas stove and oven, microwave, drip coffeemaker, toaster, refrigerator/freezer, and plenty of dinnerware. A well equipped resort with nearby public boat ramp, on-site docking, a Sunday morning complimentary brunch of freshly-baked donuts, cookies, coffee, juice and good company. We’ll give you lots of tips on how to live (and fish) like a local. Plus FREE use of kayaks, canoes, paddle boats. Bring your boat or rent one of our 14' or 16' fishing boat/motor combos. Pontoons available.
Satellite Tv/Large flat screen
Sleeping arrangement: One bedroom with two twins or 1 king,, second bedroom with two sets of twin bunk beds. Full bath with tub.

Unique Features

Spend every day of your MN vacation surrounded by the Superior National Forest with its abundant wildlife rugged hiking trails through stands of red and white pine. If you choose to hike the Angleworm Trail keep an eye out for Moose - they frequent the north end of the trail. Another unique hiking experience can be found at the Bass Lake Trail - The trail is historically and ecologically unique, and requires at least 4-6 hours to walk. Ask us about what type of hiking experience is nearby.

This is Canoe Country! The Boundary Waters Canoe Area - explore the same portages and canoe trails that that Voyageurs crossed hundreds of years ago! Pristine lakes and spectacular sunsets are the heart of this phenomenal resource of "Wilderness."

Things To Do

Here, you'll find Big Lake: 1,800 acres of water, 14 islands, and numerous inlets and bays. This northern MN lake is one of the DNR's top-rated walleye lakes and also holds northern pike, smallmouth bass, and perch.

In addition to the fantastic resort activities and Big Lake boating adventures are many Ely, MN activities for the family. The Dorothy Molter Museum - the legendary last resident of the BWCAW. A multi-million dollar International Wolf Center. Track wolves by plane, go on evening howling expeditions. Minnesota's first and deepest underground iron mine - Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Tours take you 2,400 feet DOWN! The North American Bear Center. Educational facility and exhibits.

Things to remember: You'll need to bring your own bath towels.

Amenities: Rental type

  • Large-group resort
  • Access to resort amenities
  • Suitable for events
  • Non smoking
  • Pets considered
  • Suitable for children
  • Boat and trailer parking
  • Seasonal rental

Amenities: Housekeeping

  • Linens Provided
  • Guest Laundry Service

Amenities: Utilities/Firewood

  • WiFi Internet
  • Ceiling fans
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace (gas/electric)

Amenities: Kitchen amenities

  • Furnished kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine glasses
  • Corkscrew
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Pizza cutter

Amenities: Bathroom amenities

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Paper products

Amenities: Onsite recreation

  • Television
  • VCR/DVD TV
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Picnic table
  • Outdoor grill
  • Outdoor firepit
  • On ATV trail

Amenities: Waterfront recreation

  • Fishing boat with oars
  • Canoe(s)
  • Kayak(s)
  • Shared dock
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Boat launch
  • Level lot

Amenities: Nearby recreation

  • State Park
  • Hiking trails
  • Bike trails
  • ATV trails
  • Snowmobile trails
  • Museum
  • Golfing
  • Historic sites
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Rivers
  • Tubing
  • Lakes
  • Water sport rentals
  • Public boat launch

Amenities:

Rental type

  • Large-group resort
  • Access to resort amenities
  • Suitable for events
  • Non smoking
  • Pets considered
  • Suitable for children
  • Boat and trailer parking
  • Seasonal rental

Housekeeping

  • Linens Provided
  • Guest Laundry Service

Utilities/Firewood

  • WiFi Internet
  • Ceiling fans
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace (gas/electric)

Kitchen amenities

  • Furnished kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine glasses
  • Corkscrew
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Pizza cutter

Bathroom amenities

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Paper products

Onsite recreation

  • Television
  • VCR/DVD TV
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Picnic table
  • Outdoor grill
  • Outdoor firepit
  • On ATV trail

Waterfront recreation

  • Fishing boat with oars
  • Canoe(s)
  • Kayak(s)
  • Shared dock
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Boat launch
  • Level lot

Nearby recreation

  • State Park
  • Hiking trails
  • Bike trails
  • ATV trails
  • Snowmobile trails
  • Museum
  • Golfing
  • Historic sites
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Rivers
  • Tubing
  • Lakes
  • Water sport rentals
  • Public boat launch

Property styles

  • Cabin
  • Cottage
  • Vacation home
  • Multi-cabin resort

Property settings

  • On an all-sports recreation lake
  • Walking distance to water
  • Lakeview
  • Wooded
  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)

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Rates & Specials

BOOK DIRECT
$1285 - $1395 per week

3rd party booking

$1671 - $1814 per week

Based on 6 people.

5/17/2024 to 6/7/2024: $1285/wk

6/8/2024 to 8/16/2024:
$1395/wk

8/17/2024 to 10/5/2024:
$1285/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

Beautiful scenery, very secluded, lots of activities for everyone, seriously one of the most peaceful places. Its my happy place Melissa Lou Wiedemann
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.

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Property Details

4988 Big Lake Road
Ely, MN 55731
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218-235-8925 call or text
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