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Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn

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A lakeside setting with wooden chairs arranged around a fire pit.
A rustic wooden building with a sign reading "Chickadee Gathering".
A wooden signpost with two signs: one reads "Chicago Voyagers" and the other "Wilderness Wind."
A room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a black object on the floor.
A log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a window with curtains, a wooden dresser, and a small table with items on it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Place, Armstrong Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

No Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ely

Ely is home to this cabin. Soudan Underground Mine State Park and Dorothy Molter Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park.
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Map
Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Armstrong Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clear Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 41 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Putnam Pontoon - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn on 16 June 2027 start from NZ$641, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn located?

Situated in Ely, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Armstrong Lake and Clear Lake. Superior National Forest and Eagles Nest Lake Number Three are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Wilderness Wind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a rustic, comfy, clean cabin right on the lake. It’s quiet and there’s a bonfire every night to connect and relax at the end of the day. Cabins are very clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem. So quiet and peaceful. Loved the rustic cabins and access to canoes, kayaks, fishing gear, and communal spaces. Jay the host is super friendly and has an A-tier fire building game. Enthusiastically recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

loved the place

was very nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice rustic cabin. Jay was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

Definitely going to make this place a yearly visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the cabin

This is a darling cabin and a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rustic Cabin Stay

The cabin was well thought out with a beautiful view. The resort had us covered for anything we needed and in general had thought about everything that could make your experience great. Jay is such a great host and person!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so beautiful there, very clean. Jay was an excellent host. We will be returning and referring to everyone. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Very nice to have access to canoes and paddle boat plus firewood for the campfire. Very rustic cabins that take you back in time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

Nothing fancy. Just like a cabin should be. Love this place. Small. Friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love it

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Wilderness Wind so much! Summer is simply not complete without at least one visit here. The cabins are adorable, the company is wonderful and of course the scenery. My husband and stepson love the fishing of course, and I just enjoy reading my book listening to the wind in the trees. I heartily recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Gem

As described- rustic cabin with a shared bathroom/ shower house. Nothing fancy but all we needed for a nice long weekend away. Beautiful lake and close access to the town of Ely. The host, Jay was so kind and went above and beyond to make our stay even better. We’ll be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed the Bear Cabin! A few windows don’t open which was a bummer but we brought extra fans from home as the cabin doesn’t have A/C and it was about 90 degrees. We enjoyed all the amenities, bathrooms are clean and very close! The commons area is great for any items you may have forgotten! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin stay

Felt very welcome and at home right away. Jay was awesome. Lots of inside info. And so cool that the resort helps support the Chicago Voyaguers. Loved being so close to the lake with the evening sun and Jay even set a fire for us by the lake to roast s’mores. Such a wonderful overall up north experience. Even went for a brief swim. Learned a lot about the fish in the lake as well and local fishing lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Got Away

….and that’s exactly what we did! Our stay was better than hoped in celebrating my birthday. My fiance took me to a place he described as majestic and that it is. We could have stayed in town but the true experience of Ely was here. The sunrise and sunset out our window was magnificent! Living of the needs in life made it that more memorable. We will definitely be heading North again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 6 days at the cabin and resort for a family vacation. Communication from Jay the manager was excellent and he was on site often to check in. The cabin is definitely small and rustic as listed, the shared bathroom house and showers were near the cabin and clean and well appointed(shampoo, soap, towels) all available. The lake was very clean and quiet, with not much boat traffic at all, which made kayaking and swimming nice. Fishing was great, a lot of nice bass, pike, and some panfish. Their was a huge community deck with grill and supplies that was great to use, however it could have been cleaned as it was somewhat neglected. The location was great as it's close to Ely, Tower, and BWCA. We didn't go to BWCA but did some day trips to Bear Head state Park (very nice lake) and hiking trails to nearby waterfalls and lakes. Cabin does not have interior doors on bedrooms, but use curtains between so privacy is minimal, doorways are low, this could have been more clear in description but it was functional for us. Overall, a great place for the price and wonderful to relax, fish, swim, and checkout local sights, paddling, biking, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Communication about the property expectations was more modern than the very rustic cabin and bathhouse. The old fashioned outhouse was not what I expected. The lack of technology was fine. For over two hundred a night I expected clean sheets and a little more fit and finish. The advertising is outstanding and I really support the cause but was disappointed when the cabin was over 85 degrees and only two or three windows opened
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very friendly owners and well accommodationg!

Loved the view from the cabin. My friend loved taking the kayak and canoe out on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful scenery

Very nice rustic cabin, beds comfy, beautiful view of the lake with kayaks & canoes to use for no extra fees. Host Jay was an awesome host & very knowledgeable of the area. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this resort!

What a wonderful place to stay! Our host was so nice and there was so much to offer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hershberger family

We have always loved Armstrong Lake and the Ely area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot to relax and unwind!

I spent three relaxing nights here and it was truly the perfect spot. The cabin was adorable, the lake was beautiful, and the camp host was delightful and so helpful. It was fun to chat with the other campers and also enjoy some quiet reading time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great location and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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