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Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase

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Ready for you! We hope to host you soon, anytime of year!
Please see the Ely Nordic dot Org website for more trail info, bike and hike!
The "great room" has windows on 2 sides, with woodsy views (and sometimes deer!)
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • White Iron Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

North Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase

This spacious property is the perfect homebase for all your Ely area adventures. If you mt bike or nordic ski, or just like to walk beautiful trails through the woods, you'll love the convenient, quiet, and forested location. If you like restaurants, the arts and fun-outdoorsy shops, you're in luck too - located at the city limits, less than a half mile from the grocery store. If you need a jumping off point into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, this is your spot as well, with amenities such as a deck, a dishwasher and a full laundry room.

November-December considerations for family gatherings are the well-appointed kitchen and large dining table (new pictures just uploaded!) Hidden Valley Nordic Ski trails are also groomed early season, sometimes as soon as Nov 20th (fat biking is a shoulder-season option of course too!)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 apartment. Dorothy Molter Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Bear Head Lake State Park.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Wolf Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North American Bear Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • White Iron Lake - 9 min drive - 4.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nestled between Hidden Valley trails and Ely's cute downtown, a perfect homebase located?

Situated in Ely, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. White Iron Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JT F.

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

Nature get away

Great location, convenient to everything. Looking forward to another trip
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

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

Roomy family unit

great location - quiet - parking lot could have been de-iced more effectively - close to town
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen B.

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

Nice place to stay

The property was open and comfortable. The host was very responsive. The forest outside the windows was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location, clean, perfect for the area to visit local sites
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Wonderful family getaway

We had a great time and enjoyed all the games to play. The wood stove was a plus to keep us extra cozy while having family time. Thanks for a great place to getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Loved the location and the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Nice, Quiet and Close to Town

Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Peaceful Place to Stay

The location is ideal. It is within a couple minutes of town, and yet out in the woods and nature. We loved being able to use the wood stove and being within walking distance to the International Wolf Center. There were a couple maintenance issues when we first checked in, but the host quickly took care of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Nice Quite Location

Nice location just outside of town, spacious rooms, woodsy quite location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine k.

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

Stayed for a wedding

Over all it was a nice area and the stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Great place before the BWCA

This was a great place for our family of four to stay before heading into the BWCA! The wood stove was great, location and deck by the woods. Walking distance to ranger station for permit too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Private, easy check in.

Private, clean property. As advertised, close to town businesses & attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

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

Girls weekend

Awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Great Stay

The apartment was spacious and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Relaxing and spacious

This apartment was very nice. Lots of room and very quiet. Perfect location for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this cozy,beautiful place. Heather communicated well. It was quiet and peaceful after a busy day exploring Ely and the area. The place was very clean and spacious. We certainly would recommend it to others. .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great cabin apartment with ideal location!

The place felt cozy and was very clean with a great kitchen for cooking! Loved being nestled in the woods with the heart of Ely within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Northwoods Retreat

Our stay was relaxing, comfortable, and amazing. The view of the wooded ravine from the living room windows made you feel like you were deep in the woods. The apartment had plenty of space to spread out, while at the same time feeling cozy and comfortable. The facilities were better than advertised and Heather answered all of our questions. Heather, thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location but still felt very private and serene. Spacious and comfy. Will definitely book again when staying in BWCA
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greig G.

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

Comfortable and convenient to town.

The propery was clean and only a few minutes to town. The property had plenty of space for us and manager repled to our questions quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kayla k.

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

Cute

Cute little apartment that was secluded but accessible to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Nice Place

Property is nice, quiet and private. More than enough parking space and they had a plug in for us to charge the boat. We will 100% book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

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

Weekend getaway

We had a short but sweet stay. Great location, could hear the wolves from the Wolf Center in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

Peaceful

It was a nice place, plenty of room. Quiet, nice area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was beautiful and the kitchen well equipped for cooking. 5 minute walk to the wolf center. Secluded jut the way you would expect. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Your host

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We're active outdoors in every season - hiking, biking, canoe/kayaking, and skiing!

Why they chose this property

Trails, trails, trails at the contiguous Hidden Valley recreation area - non motorized, of course! These trails are well maintained year-round by Ely Nordic Ski & Bike Club (memberships appreciated!) The property has a "Minnesota Mountain" feel, surrounded by woods and located on a short gravel road (one could coast on their bike all the way into town, about a half mile or so.)

What makes this property unique

Comfortable home-base for all outdoor activities described above - including a full kitchen, comfortable beds, hot shower/bath, and laundry area. The great room is the perfect place to gather in the evening after a full day on the trails or exploring Ely's nearby (and walkable) downtown.

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