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Eagle Yurt at Wilderness Wind, Ely, MN with 3 bedrooms and full kitchen
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
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Ely, MN
- Place, Armstrong Lake2 min walk
- Place, Clear Lake5 min walk
- Place, Lake Vermilion13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Sleeping loft
1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed
1 half bathroom
No Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Eagle Yurt at Wilderness Wind, Ely, MN with 3 bedrooms and full kitchen
We are asking our guests to bring their own sheets and pillow cases. Thank you for your understanding.
Featured in Midwest Living!
8 Minnesota Stays for the Adventurous Soul
This lovely yurt is a fabric tent with wood ray ceiling structure and folding lattice wall structure that give the very enclosure a calming restful effect. Situated up the hill in the woods from Armstrong Lake, the yurt offers privacy and seclusion with full lake access. There are two fully separate bedrooms with queen beds and a sleeping loft with twin beds A huge dining table offers space for wonderful meals and card & board games, projects and crafts. A wood stove can provide ample heat for those cold spring or fall evenings or the dead of winter. A wonderful site for a quilting gathering or a yoga retreat. The full kitchen has a sink with cold water cooler (to be filled from outdoor spigot), a refrigerator, a stove with oven, a microwave oven, a toaster and a coffeemaker. Hot water showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets are down the hill in the bathhouse. Like our other cabins at Wilderness Wind, the Eagle Yurt does NOT have a toilet. The shared living and dining area has two sofas a large dining table and 8 chairs to accommodate meetings and gatherings and there is a wood stove for heat or atmosphere. A deck offers a view of the lake and slivers of sunset light thru the trees. Yurt guests have full lake privileges including use of canoes, kayaks, the lakeshore swimming and seating area, the lakeshore firepit for bonfires. There is a Chickadee gathering space down by the lake for meetings, sing alongs, exercise classes, sewing groups, group gatherings that can be rented additionally (or used freely if not already in use by a group). It has tables and chairs and awesome views in all directions of the lake and the surrounding woods. The yurt is large enough to sleep six on beds. There is one parking space up the hill from the yurt on Bradach rd. Additional parking available down the access road near the cabins. It it is also warm and intimate enough to be comfortable for a couple of couples, as a romantic luxury but rustic getaway for a honeymoon or anniversary couple, or even for a single person who wants to experience the respite and unearthly glow of a canvas yurt and its geometric structure as the light changes with the time of day and the weather. The Eagle Yurt is like nowhere you have ever stayed before!
Featured in Midwest Living!
8 Minnesota Stays for the Adventurous Soul
This lovely yurt is a fabric tent with wood ray ceiling structure and folding lattice wall structure that give the very enclosure a calming restful effect. Situated up the hill in the woods from Armstrong Lake, the yurt offers privacy and seclusion with full lake access. There are two fully separate bedrooms with queen beds and a sleeping loft with twin beds A huge dining table offers space for wonderful meals and card & board games, projects and crafts. A wood stove can provide ample heat for those cold spring or fall evenings or the dead of winter. A wonderful site for a quilting gathering or a yoga retreat. The full kitchen has a sink with cold water cooler (to be filled from outdoor spigot), a refrigerator, a stove with oven, a microwave oven, a toaster and a coffeemaker. Hot water showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets are down the hill in the bathhouse. Like our other cabins at Wilderness Wind, the Eagle Yurt does NOT have a toilet. The shared living and dining area has two sofas a large dining table and 8 chairs to accommodate meetings and gatherings and there is a wood stove for heat or atmosphere. A deck offers a view of the lake and slivers of sunset light thru the trees. Yurt guests have full lake privileges including use of canoes, kayaks, the lakeshore swimming and seating area, the lakeshore firepit for bonfires. There is a Chickadee gathering space down by the lake for meetings, sing alongs, exercise classes, sewing groups, group gatherings that can be rented additionally (or used freely if not already in use by a group). It has tables and chairs and awesome views in all directions of the lake and the surrounding woods. The yurt is large enough to sleep six on beds. There is one parking space up the hill from the yurt on Bradach rd. Additional parking available down the access road near the cabins. It it is also warm and intimate enough to be comfortable for a couple of couples, as a romantic luxury but rustic getaway for a honeymoon or anniversary couple, or even for a single person who wants to experience the respite and unearthly glow of a canvas yurt and its geometric structure as the light changes with the time of day and the weather. The Eagle Yurt is like nowhere you have ever stayed before!
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
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 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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.

Ely, MN
What's nearby
- Armstrong Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Clear Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake Vermilion - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
- International Wolf Center - 21 min drive - 23.3 km
- Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 55 min drive - 55.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Putnam Pontoon - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay all around
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol J.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience at Wilderness Wind
Carol J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jennifer b.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic and cozy
jennifer b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kennedy S.
17 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great time in the Eagle Yurt!
Kennedy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas N.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MN Fishing trip




Douglas N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Laurie F.
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Laurie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet R.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet and memorable
Janet R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Michelle F.
28 August 2025
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Michelle F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gabriela N.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed
Gabriela N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy K.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful get-away
Nancy K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Eric K.
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway!
Eric K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ken
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
ken
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Anna K.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty great
Anna K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exposure to the Wilderness
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
14 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Annual in the books!
Amanda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacquelyn J.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jacquelyn J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jorge H.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Jorge H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
17 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 kids / 5 adults lake vacation
Jenny M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Bev T.
29 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yurt fun
Bev T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Danielle F.
24 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hospitality
Danielle F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mackenzie L.
25 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Mackenzie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
21 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience the edge of BWCA without giving up electricity
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynette R.
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hershberger family
Lynette R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Randy Pfeifer
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 yurt helps support these programs for Chicago Voyagers kids! Thanks!
Why they chose this property
Staying at our rustic yurt 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, a composting toilet, and nearby hot showers 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.
The canvas walls of the yurt and the radial roof supports and crisscross lath support of the walls are beautiful both night and day. The ivory canvas seems to glow on a sunny day, and whatever the conditions, the mood inside changes as the light outside changes. You'll want to get out into nature, but staying inside this fantastic structure is pretty wonderful too!
The canvas walls of the yurt and the radial roof supports and crisscross lath support of the walls are beautiful both night and day. The ivory canvas seems to glow on a sunny day, and whatever the conditions, the mood inside changes as the light outside changes. You'll want to get out into nature, but staying inside this fantastic structure is pretty wonderful too!
What makes this property unique
Rustic log cabins, this beautiful yurt, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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