If privacy, lakeshore and a heavily wooded surrounding are tops on your cabin list then our Timber Ridge will not disappoint. Spend lots to time just steps from the lake on the Lakeside deck relaxing on the patio furniture. Fire up the charcoal Weber grill and wow your family with great meals every day. Eat inside or outside on the picnic table.
Inside the cabin is a well-stocked kitchen with full-size gas range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, small electrical appliances, fully-equipped with dinnerware and cookware. Even with 14 other cabins at our remote Big Lake Wilderness Resort, you’ll experience lots of privacy. Why not bring more family and friends? Larger groups can rent multiple cabins and still vacation together.
What a lake! Big Lake is a scenic lake and has rocky shorelines with ledge rock points. It is surrounded with large pines. 1,800 acres of water, 14 islands, and numerous inlets and bays has you fishing and boating different waters all week long.
Sleeping arrangement: Double bed in bedroom #1, bedroom #2 with twin over double bed, all with authentic Northwoods bed frames. Double-sized sofa sleeper. Full bath with tub. Satellite Tv
Unique Features
Being surrounded by the Superior National Forest provides some excellent biking opportunities along gravel surfaced forest roads and mountain biking trails. Grab your boots, water bottle and a snack because there are over 400 miles of hiking trails too - discover scenic vistas, clear lakes, carnivorous plants, even historic railroads. Get behind the wheel for a Discovery Auto Tour - three nationally designated Scenic Byways and Drives. ATVing is another unique way to get out and enjoy the Forest.
Our Timber Ridge cabin guests can use the kayaks, canoes and paddleboats for free. We will help you with all of your fishing,
hiking, and canoeing needs.
Things To Do
From serious anglers to kids using the bobber & nightcrawler approach, you can count on catching fish. Big Lake is one of the DNR's top-rated walleye lakes - and also holds northern pike, smallmouth bass, and perch. Bring your boat and use the boat nearby public launch, or rent one of our 14’ or 16’ equipped fishing boats, or the pontoon boat.
In Ely, MN is the Dorothy Molter Museum, International Wolf Center, North American Bear Center, and more.
Things to remember: Beach towels, bath towels, insect repellant, rain gear, and a compass pointed towards remote.
Amenities: Rental type
Pets considered
Seasonal rental
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WiFi Internet
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Bathtub
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VCR/DVD TV
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National Park
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Amenities:
Rental type
Pets considered
Seasonal rental
Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Guest Laundry Service
Utilities/Firewood
WiFi Internet
Fireplace (gas/electric)
Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Bathroom amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Paper products
Onsite recreation
VCR/DVD TV
Satellite/Cable TV
Outdoor grill
Outdoor firepit
Waterfront recreation
Private dock
Nearby recreation
National Park
State Park
Hiking trails
Museum
Golfing
Historic sites
Fishing
Boating
Rivers
Lakes
Property styles
Property settings
Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
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Rates & Specials
BOOK DIRECT
$1255
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3rd party booking
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$1723
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Based on 5 people.
5/16/2025 to 6/6/2025: $1255/wk
6/7/2025 to 8/15/2025: $1325/wk
8/16/2025 to 10/4/2025:
$1255/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.
Reviews
Karen Lootens Chantry — 5 star
Tommy Wisneski — 5 star
Rebecca Armstrong Merritt — 5 star
Fabian Schuder — 5 star
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.
