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Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake

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Shagawa Lake
Exterior
Grand Room
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17272.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North American Bear Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bunk Bedroom

3 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Constellations Bedroom

1 King Bed

Logger Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Map Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake

Cozy up by the gas fireplace, pick a book to read or game to play from the stocked bookshelf or grab a cup of coffee and relax in the rocking chairs on the lakeside porch. Located on Shagawa Lake, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Here you are sure to experience all the year-round fun Northern Minnesota has to offer when you book this spacious, modern, log, lakefront cabin in Ely, Minnesota. Named ”Northern Exposure Cabin”because the cabin is perfectly situated for stargazing and Northern Lights sightings. A great fit for large groups (2932 sq ft), friends, multiple families or generations – comfortably sleeps seventeen people.
The Property
Located on Shagawa Lake (known for great Walleye fishing) with 238 feet of private shoreline in Ely proper, this full log family cabin is perfect for hosting family & friends. Designed to be used all year around, the cabin is a great escape in the winter for those who like to ice fish, cross-country ski, snowshoe, snow mobile, dog sled, read books and/or play board games. In the warmer seasons, the day's adventures can be a mix of hiking, paddling, swimming, biking, fishing, 4-wheeling, picking berries and exploring the town. Anytime of the year you can begin or end your day with a traditional sauna experience! This is the perfect place to call your home away from home.
Walkable to Ely | The four mile long Trezona Trail Loop is out the front door
WiFi | Smart TV’s | Full Chef’s Kitchen {6 burner gas range}
Bedroom 1: King Bed with ¾ bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed & Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Bunk Beds & 1 Twin over Full Bunk Bed
Loft: Pullout Queen couch
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, dining table for eight, island seating for four, remote workspace, high-end furnishings, vaulted grand room, three indoor cozy spaces (main living area, loft above kitchen & kids loft area), ceiling fans throughout.
KITCHEN: Gourmet kitchen space with a large island that seats four. Six burner gas range, dishwasher, disposal, fully equipped chef’s kitchen: drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, spices, blender, Crock-Pot, Cuisinart, blender & air popcorn popper.
OUTDOOR AREA: Screened in lakeside porch with rocking chairs, cedar wood burning sauna, fire pit, two kayaks, paddle board, canoe, handful of snowshoes (various sizes adult and kid), grill, large yard for bean bags & lounge furniture
GENERAL: In-floor radiant heat, linens, towels, shampoo/conditioner/body wash & hair dryer
PARKING: room for 5 cars

Property manager

Marcus & Abby Andrusko
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not dive off the dock, only foot first jumping, there are rocks in the water.
Do not move furniture
Do not clean fish in the cabin, there is a cleaning station with a table and water outside on the exterior of the kitchen.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 40888-58982

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this cabin is on a lake. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Bear Head Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • White Iron Lake - 13 min drive - 7.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Log Cabin - Ely - Shagawa Lake located?

This family-friendly Ely cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. White Iron Lake and Little Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Winter wonderland!!

House location is wonderful!! It was great in winter but I bet even better in summer. Proximity to town was perfect. The game room was an absolute blast and the views from the main room were phenomenal!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimelyn P.

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

Family Weekend

Beautiful property, very spacious, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Z.

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

Winter get-away with friends

This is the place! Nice proximity to everything. Beautiful home with everything we needed. Excellent communication with owner. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Best Ely Rental

Before you even arrive at the rental Marcus & Abby warmly welcomed us, provided info and communicated promptly! From the moment you walk in, you feel right at home. The Northern Exposure cabin is tastefully decorated, clean, cozy, comfortable and plenty of room for our group. All have their own space and gathering areas. Loved the lake view and sauna. We used it every night. Even better when it snows. We snowshoed right from the house and nearby trails. We hope to return one day!! Thanks for making our stay TOP NOTCH!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Quiet getaway

The house was spectacular, very clean and well laid out. Everyone had a quiet bedroom to retreat to each night, and the common areas were large and accommodating.I saw more deer from the house than I saw the last three years combined sitting in the woods, and I’m a pretty serious hunter. It’s really cool to wake up, be drinking coffee, and watch multiple deer walk right outside the window.Lake access was a breeze, and wile fishing wasn’t amazing, fish were still caught, including a 15lb pike. Marcus was very responsive, and very friendly. I highly recommend this property for your next up north adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Thanksmas Stay

Gorgeous views and very nice cabin! Host was extremely responsive to any and all of our questions. He even helped locate a left behind toy. Only recommendation is if you travel there in the winter make sure you have good tires and 4 wheel drive! Drive is steep and slipperly when that gorgeous Minneaota snow starts falling!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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

North exposure Cabin

Very relaxing and convenient to anywhere you needed to go. The cabin has plenty of room to accommodate a family wish we could’ve stayed longer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dale w.

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

West Family Ely Adventures

We loved our stay in Ely. The property is new, well equipped and setup nicely to handle large groups (we were 8 adults and one infant). Marcus and Abby were very accessible and addressed the few minor requests we had proactively (with follow up to make sure we were happy with the results). If we can get the crew together again next year - we will definitely come back to the Ely Cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faythe S.

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

Boundary Waters family trip

Excellent home for our family vacation. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Family Reunion

We had a wonderful stay at this property, which provided a perfect blend of activities and relaxation. The sauna was a highlight, offering a great way to unwind. The high-end appliances, along with the grill and smoker, made cooking a pleasure. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely rent this property again. 5/5 Rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owners were quick to respond to questions and supplied everything we needed. Great memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharron P.

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

Beautiful cabin

Very beautiful cabin, owner was very responsive during our stay! Would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful lake home situated in a beautiful setting on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

Family vacation

Everything about our stay was positively perfect! Very responsive to our needs if we had questions, beds were extremely comfortable. The home is absolutely gorgeous and every amenity is available you want for nothing. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, we had a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

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

Great destination!

This cabin was so clean and spacious. There was so much room to cook meals, play games and spread out. The lake view is beautiful, the sauna was a treat and Ely is so close with lots to see and do. We definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

Three families headed to Ely for the Memorial Day weekend and had a wonderful time at this modern log cabin. The house was a perfect for our size of group of 12. The kitchen was large and well equipped for in-home cooking, and the adults and kids each had their own spaces to hang out. We also enjoyed the sauna and beach. The location near Ely made it easy to swing by the grocery store, visit the Wolf Center, and head into the Boundary Waters for a day. There was even a running path nearby for us runners.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

DeRusha family fishing vacation

Fantastic new waterfront house on Shagawa Lake within walking distance to downtown Ely. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable sleeping quarters.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

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

Lovely Timber Frame House w/ Modern Conveniences

The house was very well equipped and has a lot of character, decorated with Ely and BWCA history and antiquities. Well thought out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

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

Cozy, fun getaway

Beautiful property with a lovely little beach and fire pit. The cabin is very “open,” spacious and beautiful and the views from the bedrooms on the first floor are very nice. The kayaks and canoe are an excellent addition, they were much used by my family and I. Didn’t try the sauna but would love to come back and do so in the wintertime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible weekend getaway!

We had a group of three families stay at the cabin. It is safe to say that we all agreed that this was one of the best, if not the best, rental properties we’ve ever stayed in. The owners of the property clearly spent a lot of time and intention on making this cabin feel warm and comfortable for all. We loved the unique characteristics of the cabin, such as the antiques and local touches. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Family trip over fishing opener

The property is absolutely wonderful, we loved the layout of the cabin, how the space was decorated, and the location. We wouldn't change a single thing. We had an absolutely wonderful stay, and the owners were great with communication and promptly answered any questions or requests we had. I can't say enough good things about our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kabo K., Coon Rapids, MN

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

Relaxing weekend

The place was beautiful and adequately equipped to host guest. Our group was originally 14 but we with 5 guys. Plenty of beds to accommodate and we even saw 3 deer in the patch of trees nearby. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Modern Ely cabin does not disappoint

We absolutely loved our stay in the cabin on Shagawa Lake. We're long time Ely campers, but this was our first time staying closer to town and in a private cabin. Everything was as advertised! Even though it is closer to town it still feels private and like you are cabin deep in the woods. The cabin is so well laid out with tons to do! Host was very responsive.We absolutely will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon D.

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

Couldn’t have been better

What a beautiful cabin. We couldn’t have asked for more. Hosts were helpful and welcoming. My only regret is that I didn’t get a chance to try out the sauna. Next time. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

The perfect place

This was the perfect place for our stay with 11 friends. Even though the weather was not perfect, we used all of the “toys”. A little canoeing, a little kayaking. And admittedly, only a little paddle boarding, Standing up is hard. We started up the sauna, baked for awhile and jumped in the water. And rode our bikes along the bike path into town that is just across the road. When we were done playing, we had great showers, puffy beds and shared meals. We would return here again for certain. This beautiful house was a major part of a really fantastic gathering of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marcus & Abby Andrusko

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Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests