Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn provides a firepit and more.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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 (separated by a curtained doorway in a less than roof-height wall), 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!
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 Bear Head Lake State Park and Lake Vermilion State Park. Visit our Ely travel guide
Is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn located?
Situated in Ely, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Armstrong Lake and Clear Lake. Superior National Forest and Eagles Nest Lake Number Three are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We enjoyed the Bear Cabin! A few windows don’t open which was a bummer but we brought extra fans from home as the cabin doesn’t have A/C and it was about 90 degrees. We enjoyed all the amenities, bathrooms are clean and very close! The commons area is great for any items you may have forgotten! We will definitely go back!
….and that’s exactly what we did! Our stay was better than hoped in celebrating my birthday. My fiance took me to a place he described as majestic and that it is. We could have stayed in town but the true experience of Ely was here. The sunrise and sunset out our window was magnificent! Living of the needs in life made it that more memorable. We will definitely be heading North again!
The cabin was well thought out with a beautiful view. The resort had us covered for anything we needed and in general had thought about everything that could make your experience great. Jay is such a great host and person!
We love Wilderness Wind so much! Summer is simply not complete without at least one visit here. The cabins are adorable, the company is wonderful and of course the scenery. My husband and stepson love the fishing of course, and I just enjoy reading my book listening to the wind in the trees. I heartily recommend to anyone!
As described- rustic cabin with a shared bathroom/ shower house. Nothing fancy but all we needed for a nice long weekend away. Beautiful lake and close access to the town of Ely. The host, Jay was so kind and went above and beyond to make our stay even better. We’ll be back!
Felt very welcome and at home right away. Jay was awesome. Lots of inside info. And so cool that the resort helps support the Chicago Voyaguers. Loved being so close to the lake with the evening sun and Jay even set a fire for us by the lake to roast s’mores. Such a wonderful overall up north experience. Even went for a brief swim. Learned a lot about the fish in the lake as well and local fishing lakes.
We spent 6 days at the cabin and resort for a family vacation. Communication from Jay the manager was excellent and he was on site often to check in. The cabin is definitely small and rustic as listed, the shared bathroom house and showers were near the cabin and clean and well appointed(shampoo, soap, towels) all available. The lake was very clean and quiet, with not much boat traffic at all, which made kayaking and swimming nice. Fishing was great, a lot of nice bass, pike, and some panfish. Their was a huge community deck with grill and supplies that was great to use, however it could have been cleaned as it was somewhat neglected. The location was great as it's close to Ely, Tower, and BWCA. We didn't go to BWCA but did some day trips to Bear Head state Park (very nice lake) and hiking trails to nearby waterfalls and lakes. Cabin does not have interior doors on bedrooms, but use curtains between so privacy is minimal, doorways are low, this could have been more clear in description but it was functional for us. Overall, a great place for the price and wonderful to relax, fish, swim, and checkout local sights, paddling, biking, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Chris
5 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Communication about the property expectations was more modern than the very rustic cabin and bathhouse. The old fashioned outhouse was not what I expected. The lack of technology was fine. For over two hundred a night I expected clean sheets and a little more fit and finish. The advertising is outstanding and I really support the cause but was disappointed when the cabin was over 85 degrees and only two or three windows opened
Very nice rustic cabin, beds comfy, beautiful view of the lake with kayaks & canoes to use for no extra fees. Host Jay was an awesome host & very knowledgeable of the area. Thanks so much!
I spent three relaxing nights here and it was truly the perfect spot. The cabin was adorable, the lake was beautiful, and the camp host was delightful and so helpful. It was fun to chat with the other campers and also enjoy some quiet reading time. Highly recommend.
It was just the balance of “off the grid” getaway, scenic beauty and local flavor we were looking for in a short getaway to northern Minnesota. The host/manager made sure we had anything we needed and the wild call of the loons on the lake at 3:00 am made the trip perfect.
We really enjoyed our time at Wilderness Winds! Jay was really helpful! We had a great evening paddle on the lake before the rain started. Gazebo was a great place for playing games out of the rain. We’ll be back!
The Bear Cabin was the essence of a Northwoods log cabin experience. Incredible views of Armstrong Lake, loons hooting, and millions of stars at night.