10/10 Excellent
don u.
23 June 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Cabin
Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 437.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ely, MN
- Clear Lake16 min walk
- Eagles Nest Lake Number Three9 min drive
- Bear Head Lake State Park13 min drive
- Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)27 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
About this property
Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn
We are asking our guests to bring their own sheets and pillow cases. Thank you for your understanding.
Bear Cabin at Wilderness Wind offers a lovely respite for a romantic getaway or a fun location for a family vacation close to nature. Bear Cabin is a historic rustic log cabin with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, an enclosed porch that faces west toward the lake for sunset viewing. The kitchen has a water cooler to be filled from outdoor spigot, a refrigerator, a stove, microwave oven and coffeemaker. The nearby bath house has hot showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets. Guests can use the on site canoes and kayaks to paddle beautiful Lake Armstrong. The gravel beach offers swimming in view of ample lakeside seating for family gathering. Guests can gather around the lakeshore firepit for a bonfire after enjoying the sunset over the lake.
Day trips to nearby Boundary Waters, hiking or biking on the Mesabi trail, all the amenities of shopping and sightseeing in and around nearby Ely can be enjoyed with this cabin as a base.
This cabin is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers to benefit their objectives of offering outdoor programs such as biking, hiking, climbing, cross country skiing, and paddling to youth that might not otherwise have access to such activities. Getting youth out in nature is important, but the programs also strive to build self-confidence and specifically teach leadership and teamwork skills. Thank you for supporting Chicago Voyagers with your stay at Bear Cabin!
Bear Cabin at Wilderness Wind offers a lovely respite for a romantic getaway or a fun location for a family vacation close to nature. Bear Cabin is a historic rustic log cabin with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, an enclosed porch that faces west toward the lake for sunset viewing. The kitchen has a water cooler to be filled from outdoor spigot, a refrigerator, a stove, microwave oven and coffeemaker. The nearby bath house has hot showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets. Guests can use the on site canoes and kayaks to paddle beautiful Lake Armstrong. The gravel beach offers swimming in view of ample lakeside seating for family gathering. Guests can gather around the lakeshore firepit for a bonfire after enjoying the sunset over the lake.
Day trips to nearby Boundary Waters, hiking or biking on the Mesabi trail, all the amenities of shopping and sightseeing in and around nearby Ely can be enjoyed with this cabin as a base.
This cabin is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers to benefit their objectives of offering outdoor programs such as biking, hiking, climbing, cross country skiing, and paddling to youth that might not otherwise have access to such activities. Getting youth out in nature is important, but the programs also strive to build self-confidence and specifically teach leadership and teamwork skills. Thank you for supporting Chicago Voyagers with your stay at Bear Cabin!
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Owner / Property Manager
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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
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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 Superior National Forest and Bear Head Lake State Park.
Ely, MN
What's nearby
- Clear Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
- Bear Head Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
- International Wolf Center - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
- Lake Vermilion - 26 min drive - 13.1 km
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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
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Diane V.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the cabin
Diane V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig Josh Y.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Craig Josh Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randi S.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Randi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave S.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Rustic Cabin Stay
Dave S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Diane W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gaby R.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it
Gaby R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justine N.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Got Away
Justine N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth S.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Gem
Beth S.
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn O.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin stay
Kathryn O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Chris
5 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
27 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly owners and well accommodationg!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachelle O.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this resort!
Rachelle O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lynette R.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hershberger family
Lynette R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
4 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to relax and unwind!
Sara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
lisa c.
27 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
lisa c.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark C., Lake City MN USA
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the grid
Mark C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Danielle V., Minneapolis, MN, USA
24 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Danielle V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kai C.
15 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Northwoods experience
Kai C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie P.
5 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stephanie P.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely go back. Had a great time. Very relaxing and peaceful
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
8 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential MN cabin experience
Andrea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cym W.
8 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilderness Wind....Wonderful
Cym W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Craig H.
3 Oct 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy classic cabin stay
Craig H.
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
Rustic log cabins, secluded site, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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