The Boundaries Lake Home

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The Boundaries Lake Home is your destination for a beautiful vacation

With modern amenities, the kitchen has everything you need!

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ely, MN

Dorothy Molter Museum
‪19 min drive‬
International Wolf Center
‪20 min drive‬
White Iron Lake
‪23 min drive‬
Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our cabin gives you and your family a unique and pristine wilderness experience, as you have Boundary Waters access right from the dock. Spend a few days in the Boundary Waters, canoeing, fishing and seeing incredible wildlife, then return to the cabin and enjoy all the comforts of a modern cabin, with comfortable beds, wifi, a full kitchen, beautiful surroundings, and great shopping and attractions in Ely. This is the vacation you've been waiting for.

Property manager

Dave and Kial Rushlow

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$15/night fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking of any kind not allowed inside

Quiet hours: 10pm-8am

Outside fires must be designated to the fire ring.

No discharging of fireworks/firearms.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this cabin is on the waterfront. Dorothy Molter Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and White Iron Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ely, MN

What's nearby

Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Dorothy Molter Museum - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
International Wolf Center - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
White Iron Lake - 23 min drive - 13.5 km
North American Bear Center - 24 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬20 min drive
‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬23 min drive
‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬21 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boundaries Lake Home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Boundaries Lake Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boundaries Lake Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boundaries Lake Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Superior National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dorothy Molter Museum and White Iron Lake. Little Long Lake is 8.9 mi (14.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

5 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

26 Dec 2024

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

Hygge on the Boundary

The cabin was so comfortable that we knew we would enjoy our visit the moment we opened the door. The property on the boundary of the Boundary Waters was great and had everything we needed to make a wonderful wintertime visit with family. With our binoculars and the binoculars on the porch windowsill, 2 of us at a time could view the wolf running across the snowcovered lake. Our hosts were so welcoming which made our journey special. Thank you,

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

27 Oct 2024

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

great place

great place to relax after grouse hunting, and hunting was good

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

27 Oct 2024

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

In hopes to see the comet

Great location for a fall family get-together. We had mild temperatures allowing us time to explore the outdoors. Clear night skies to look for the comet and northern lights. The home is so large and comfortable. Open floor plan with a beautiful, windowed room overlooking the lake. Large kitchen with all the supplies we needed. Bedrooms with comfortable beds and linens. Large bathrooms with a tub and/or shower. Homeowners always approachable and great with their communication. We did not get to see the comet yet enjoyed quality family time just the same. Thank you for a lovely stay at your beautiful lake home.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

12 Oct 2024

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

Our perfect family retreat

The Boundaries Lake Home is the only place we have ever stayed in Ely, and this was our fourth visit. No need to look any further! This home has everything to accommodate us (one of whom is wheelchair-bound), our adult children, and our grandchildren. The home is beautiful, and has absolutely everything we need to gather for quality family time. The space is generous for a large family meal and game night, with plenty of smaller spaces to curl up with a book away from the crowd. The deck is large and offers a beautiful view of the property and Fall Lake. Kial and Dave are amazing hosts, and Kial checks in to make sure we have everything we need, and is always available if we have a question. This is definitely a 5-star property with 5-star hosts, and we enthusiastically recommend it to anyone traveling to Ely and the Boundary Waters. We are grateful for our time with our family in this beautiful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

27 Sept 2024

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

Great place

Awesome….highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

23 Sept 2024

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

Perfect House and location

Kial’s house is on the north side of Fall Lake. You can’t help downloading because of this location along with the home decorations and lake front beauty. Kial has thought of everything you need and the House is very organized. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie M.

31 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful and inviting vacation home

Nestled in the woods on Fall Lake, our vacation home was beautiful and so homey. It met all of our needs-local boat rental, we could use the dock for the week. We loved the area for nightly campfires and star gazing. The little bench area our furballs and kids and grandkids loved making sandcastles and relaxing. It’s the perfect location and we will be sure to rent again in years to come. It’s close enough to town and far enough for privacy. We loved it

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

26 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful home

This home is absolutely beautiful! Everything you need for a week stay is there for you and I love how the kitchen cabinets had labels so you knew right where to put things back. The owners have thought of every detail for your comfort and I even received a text the day we checked in to make sure everything was satisfactory. Our dog had fun swimming in the lake and we all enjoyed sitting on the deck. I would highly recommend this home for your Ely stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette E.

9 Aug 2024

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

A wonderful 50th Anniversary vacation

The lake house was perfect in every way for doing what we love to do, which is spending time with family and enjoying nature. The set up was great for playing games, bird watching, dining in multiple areas.The views of the lake were amazing! Having our own deck was great for canoeing and fishing. We've stayed at many places and this was by far our favorite.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

7 July 2024

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

4th of July week

We have booked this property in the past and for future visits to ely. extremly comfortable for our six person family. dog friendly great deck and four season porch for AM coffee. outstanding communication with host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh D.

15 June 2024

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

Best lake experience ever

This is an absolutely wonderful house, with spectacular views and amenities. Dock and beach area are very nice, fire pit area was perfect and the overall feeling of the property is serene and beautiful. Best lake house we’ve ever rented.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamra R.

27 Nov 2023

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

outstanding property!

We will always stay here when visiting Ely! This home is well maintained, right on lake and never fails to amaze me at the beauty of it all. The owners respond to any questions promptly and everything is as advertised. Kitchen is well stocked with all you would need to cook. I just love this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

24 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place to recharge.

Beautiful quiet lake home. We enjoyed time exploring outside. The temps were mild and the fall leaves were gorgeous. The home was large and comfortable allowing our family the space to stretch out and settle in. We did not even use the television because when we were together, we were eating, visiting and enjoying the large deck overlooking the lake. Just the perfect place to recharge for the work week ahead. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your beautiful home.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

8 Oct 2023

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

It was great!

Beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

3 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing week

Stayed for a week with friends at this amazing property. Experienced the Aurora Borealis from just outside the door — awestruck by its beauty. This property is very well maintained and feels so welcoming. Already planned a return stay. Thanks for sharing this amazing place with others !

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

2 Oct 2023

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

Fishing trip

Absolutely gorgeous. Everything we needed to feel comfortable and at home. It was more than enough space. Our host was a text message away with quick response if I had any questions. Very helpful with information about boat rental and places in the area. My family Absolutely enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne C., Madison, WI USA

1 Oct 2023

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

Friends gather to paddle and hike

A spacious, comfortable, sparkling clean home on a great lot on beautiful Fall Lake, less than an hour's paddle to BWCA. The location allowed us to paddle every morning and hike in the afternoons. Plenty of games for the evening hours - and a great kitchen in which to prepare meals.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

27 Sept 2023

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

Boundary waters paradise

The property is beautiful and in a wonderful location! I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail N., Morton grove IL

15 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Family Retreat

This was our third getaway to the Boundaries Lake House, and once again, we were thrilled with this amazing property. Our family, ages 9 months - 70 years, enjoys our annual reunion in its spacious gathering spaces, yet still finds enough privacy and seclusion to be in multiple rooms to read, play, enjoy quiet time alone or in small groups. An added bonus is its accessibility for our family member with mobility challenges — absolutely everything he needs can be found on the main floor, which is fully accessible in his wheelchair from the driveway, as well as to the large and beautiful deck overlooking Fall Lake. The home is well-appointed, with all the amenities we could need or want. And our hosts are absolutely amazing — available, attentive and accommodating. We could not have asked for more, and recommend this property without hesitation — you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

17 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

All aspects of the cabin were clean and in excellent repair. Our whole family was able to relax and enjoy the solitude and each other's company. The sand beach was sufficient for the young ones.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad m.

27 July 2023

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

Wonderful time at the cabin!

Such a lovely property! We have been fortunate enough to be able to stay in this property multiple times. The cleanliness, beauty of the location, access to the water and the boundary waters, are all second only to the hospitality of the owners who are absolutely delightful. 10/10 recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

9 July 2023

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

4th July

this is a great property , Great Lake to swim and fish , sand beach with dock. Cabin [home] is very large enough room for the five of us. great kitchen and has everything you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

2 July 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Quiet BWCA getaway with all the comforts of home. Great fishing and swimming. Room to spread out and relax. Wonderful views! We had a blast and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

25 June 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful

Absolutely perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Kial Rushlow

We purchased this cabin with a long history of vacationing in Ely. We love the unique and rugged wilderness of the area and the friendliness of the people who live here. We love the idea of offering our cabin to others to experience a place that heightens your senses like possibly never before. With so many things to do during all the season of the year, Ely, Fall Lake and The Boundaries Lake Home welcome you!

Why they chose this property

The Boundaries Lake Home welcomes you and your family to a truly unique and wonderful vacation. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath lake home has 2 floors for you and your family to spread out. With a full kitchen and gas grill, you can choose to do all of your cooking at the cabin.. The sunroom, deck, and large screened-in porch allow you amazing views of the lake while dining, reading a book or playing a game of cards. Fish from the dock or sit around the campfire down by the water's edge. A boat landing nearby allows you to bring your own boat.

What makes this property unique

We believe our cabin is unique in that you and your friends and family have direct access into the Boundary Waters right from our dock. Get your permit, gather your gear and supplies and put in from the dock. Then after a few days experiencing the solitude and pristine beauty of the Boundary Waters, return to the cabin for hot showers, soft beds and time to reminisce about the trip you just had. While you're doing that, plan next year's trip back to Ely and the BWCAW!

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common area 1

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property