Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind, Ely, Mn

1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Lake view

Enjoy the area

Ely, MN

Eagles Nest Lake Number Three9 min drive
Burntside Lake10 min drive
Bear Head Lake State Park13 min drive
Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

No Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

We are asking our guests to bring their own sheets and pillow cases. Thank you for your understanding.

Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind is a rustic log cabin that sleeps four people near the shore of Armstrong Lake in the areas of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This quaint cabin has a kitchen with water cooler, refrigerator, and stove, a dining area, a bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunk beds, and hot showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets in the nearby bath house. There is seating for guests around a fire pit on the shore of Armstrong Lake. Guests can swim, use the canoes or kayaks to paddle the lake, and use the resort as their base to to take day paddles into the Boundary Waters or hike or bike the nearby Masabi trail, visit local attractions, or shop for outdoor attire and gear and local art in nearby Ely.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Lake view

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this cabin is on a lake. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Taconic State Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion State Park.

What's nearby

Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 9 min drive
Burntside Lake - 10 min drive
Bear Head Lake State Park - 13 min drive
North American Bear Center - 14 min drive
Lake Vermilion - 26 min drive

Getting around

Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 69 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind, Ely, Mn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind, Ely, Mn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind, Ely, Mn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loon Cabin at Wilderness Wind, Ely, Mn located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Superior National Forest, Burntside Lake and Eagles Nest Lake Number Three. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Bear Head Lake State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Saint Paul

5 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilderness Wind is the BEST!

We had to squeeze in one last weekend at our favorite getaway place. It never disappoints!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

25 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at Loon Cabin

Wonderful, peaceful location. Jay was very friendly and helpful, and the facilities were just as described on the web page. My stay was all I’d hoped for and more. I’ll be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaby R.

25 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradly H.

7 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic haven

We had a great time staying at Loon Cabin on Armstrong Lake. The lake is quite shallow for a long way out on the shore, which was great for swimming. Jay was a welcoming host, and the property was well maintained with lots of thoughtful amenities. Be sure to take a look around and make yourself at home. The community pavilion has all sorts of useful supplies to make your stay even more enjoyable. We'll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Saint Paul

25 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I love Wilderness Wind!

Everything about this place is wonderful, from the helpfulness and kindness of the staff, to the rustic ambiance. A wonderful weekend get away!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

Wilderness Wind is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers, a nonprofit that provides outdoor active experiences to urban youth that would not otherwise have access to such opportunities. Youth participate in biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and river and lake canoe paddling trips. Included are trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that include wilderness canoeing, portaging, outdoor meal preparation, camping, navigation, and appreciation of the unique habitats of the BWCAW. Kids develop self confidence and are specifically taught leadership and teamwork skills. Your stay at our beautiful cabin helps support these programs for Chicago Voyagers kids! Thanks!

Why they chose this property

Staying at our rustic cabins offers guests a chance to experience the same flora and fauna of the Boundary Waters that the youth participants experience but with the comfort of comfortable beds, kitchens, and nearby hot showers and toilets in the bath house. Guests can paddle canoes on the lake and enjoy a campfire, hear the call of loons, enjoy sunsets over the water, and in doing so, feel a little closer to our natural world.

What makes this property unique

One of the greatest things about Wilderness Wind is the peace and quiet of the local environment. People come to Wilderness Wind to get away from the noise of the city and to be close to nature.

Rustic log cabins, secluded site, proximity to Lake Armstrong shoreline, lake access for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, proximity to BWCAW and Mesabi Trail, sunset views, naturalistic landscaping, quiet respite to connect with nature.

From a recently published book by our neighbor to the north of us, David Okerlund:

“What makes our refuge so special is its solitude. At night the sky is crystal clear, and the only sounds you may hear is the crackle of your fire, an occasional forlorn call from a loon to its mate, and an even more entrancing high pitched wail of a grey wolf. Each sound we consider to be a priceless experience”.

We agree completely with David and others who have worked hard to build a quiet community here on Lake Armstrong. We would like everyone who visits us to experience this slice of solitude too.

Therefore, we ask that you do your part to keep Wilderness Wind quiet. Don’t bring your jetski or your bass boat with 300 hp engine. A small engine on your fishing boat is of course fine. Kids should make noise (or they wouldn’t be kids!) so we’re not trying to stifle fun but we do want everyone to respect the quiet that emerges at the end of every day for all to enjoy.