PROUDLY offering a 10% Veterans Discount on your weekly rental. When booking, please make sure to let us know.
Bring the whole family for a remote MN vacation getaway. How remote is our resort? We're the most remote drive-in resort in northern Minnesota. So it’s no surprise that the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are your backyard for a week. FREE fishing boat package. Proudly offering a 10% veterans discount on this cabin only.
The family cook will love the kitchen! Full-size gas range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, small electrical appliances, fully-equipped with dinnerware and cookware. Prepare meals outside on the lakeside deck. Fire up the charcoal Weber grill and relax around the picnic table, and patio furniture. Listen for the eerie wail of a loon echoing across Big Lake.
The sizzle of burger, steaks and freshly-caught fish in the fry pan is part of your remote Minnesota vacation.
Roomy sleeping arrangement: Lakeside master bedroom has a queen bed and private three-quarter bath. Second bedroom has a twin over full bunk; third bedroom has queen bed. Double-sized futon for extra guests. Second bathroom with full tub/shower. Well equipped kitchen with extras: large crock pot, stock pots, blender, ninja juicer, air fryer, food processor and more.
Unique Features
Our 16 cabin Big Lake Wilderness Lodge is a remote wilderness resort located 23 miles north of Ely, MN on the scenic Echo Trail, which winds from Ely, MN to Crane Lake. Our main lodge has ice, firewood, and fresh water if you forget some basics.
Big Lake is a unique place of rugged beauty with 1,800 acres of water, 14 islands, and numerous inlets and bays. Bring your boat or rent one of our fishing boat/motor combo deluxe boats or pontoon boat (a great way for your group to stay together and enjoy miles of shoreline). Docking is included and so are the resort kayaks, canoes and paddleboats. Big Lake is exceptionally scenic.
Things To Do
Fish on! Get the net! Yellow perch and walleye are common. Northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie too.
We are here to help you with all of your fishing, hiking and conoeing needs.
Welcome to Canoe Country! The BWCA-Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northeastern Minnesota. After a day of “being" the modern day Voyageur paddling one of the most incredible places, you can return to our Voyageur Cabin. As evening comes, gather around the crackle and warm glow of an evening campfire for a fish fry! Get ready for a night sky studded with stars and (maybe) streaked with northern lights.
Day Trips by Canoe! We're surrounded by miles of easy to moderate "canoe country" routes that can be accomplished in a day. Ask us how we can help plan the route perfect for your group. Prefer dry routes? Within a few miles of the resort, there are exceptional hiking trails to explore.
Amenities: Rental type
Non smoking
Pets considered
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Seasonal rental
Amenities: Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Guest Laundry Service
Amenities: Utilities/Firewood
WiFi Internet
Ceiling fans
Fireplace (gas/electric)
Firewood for sale
Amenities: Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Corkscrew
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Amenities: Bathroom amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Paper products
Amenities: Onsite recreation
Television
Satellite/Cable TV
Deck
Picnic table
Outdoor grill
Grill (charcoal)
Outdoor firepit
Playground
Amenities: Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat/motor rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Pedal boat
Lifejackets
Private dock
Electric at dock
Fish cleaning station
Boat launch
Amenities: Nearby recreation
National Park
State Park
Public hunting land
Hiking trails
Museum
Golfing
Historic sites
Fishing
Rivers
Lakes
Amenities:
Rental type
Non smoking
Pets considered
Suitable for children
Boat and trailer parking
Seasonal rental
Housekeeping
Linens Provided
Guest Laundry Service
Utilities/Firewood
WiFi Internet
Ceiling fans
Fireplace (gas/electric)
Firewood for sale
Kitchen amenities
Furnished kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Blender
Corkscrew
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Pizza cutter
Bathroom amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Paper products
Onsite recreation
Television
Satellite/Cable TV
Deck
Picnic table
Outdoor grill
Grill (charcoal)
Outdoor firepit
Playground
Waterfront recreation
Fishing boat/motor rental
Canoe(s)
Kayak(s)
Pedal boat
Lifejackets
Private dock
Electric at dock
Fish cleaning station
Boat launch
Nearby recreation
National Park
State Park
Public hunting land
Hiking trails
Museum
Golfing
Historic sites
Fishing
Rivers
Lakes
Property styles
Property settings
Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
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Rates & Specials
BOOK DIRECT
$1775
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$1895
per week
3rd party booking
$2308
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$2464
per week
Based on 7 people.
5/17/2024 to 6/7/2024: $1775/wk
6/8/2024 to 8/16/2024: $1895/wk
8/17/2024 to 10/5/2024:
$1775/wk
Fee is $95 per week or $19 per night per pet.
Nightly rates available.
10% Veterans Discount.
Free 16' Boat/Motor package
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.
Woohoo! We are offering vacation rental special(s)
FREE - Boat/Motor package with a full weeks rental. (Sat-Sat)
16'/15hp boat/motor included. Upgrades on watercraft will be charged the regular rental rate.
PROUDLY offer a 10% Veterans Discount for this cabin only.
Children age 5 and under stay FREE.
Reviews
Justin Overturf — 5 star
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.
