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Northern Lights Lodge

9089 Highway 21, Ely, MN 55731
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Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Ely
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Birmingham, Alabama
1 review
“Can't Wait Until Summer's Back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We stayed at Northern Lights Lodge last summer and had a great time. My wife loved the cabin. It was a modern "classic" cabin and it was spotless. The kids were never bored once because there were so many things for them to do and they never missed having a TV. We all had a great time in and on... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Resort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend in November. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite and it was very nice. The room was perfect- nice bedroom and bathroom, with a living room and fire place, and full kitchen. We were really impressed with the room, the grounds, and Marie was wonderful.

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Thank you for your review--the holiday was so peaceful this year and it was lovely to have you here with us. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay. More

Maple Grove MN
1 review
“be careful about reservation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Cancelled 8 months in advance and was charged a fee of $100 for the privilege; be cautious about planning. We were visitors for a minumum stay of 3 days over the New Year's holiday. Cold outside. Different place to gather and visit. Cabin was clean and well thought out.

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
5 January 2013

NancyMapleGrove -- I'm glad your enjoyed your holiday stay with us. Your review comments about your cancelled summer stay catch me by surprise because you said nothing about it when you were here over New Years! When you first made the summer reservation I reviewed the cancellation policy very carefully because you were a new guest and you were making... More

Chicago
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Lodge - Great People”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We stayed at Northern Lights Lodge for three nights over the Labor Day Weekend. We have been to Ely many times and we have stayed at other cabins - this was one of the best. It's about a 15 minute drive from town - so you have the flexibility of staying in a 'cabin in the woods' and cooking your... More

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
15 October 2012

Thank you staying with us! We're so glad that you enjoyed your time here in Cabin #5. It was a pleasure meeting you and I enjoyed visiting with both of you. It really was a great weekend! More

Forest Lake, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice Surprise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

It was a great way to relax, unwind and have some laughs. It was our first trip to Ely and we were to stay at a lodge that could only book us for one night so I found this on trip advisor. What a blessing in disguise. The place was so clean and comfortable. The view was nice and everything... More

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
24 July 2012

Mardi -- so glad you enjoyed your stay and your time out on Bear Island Lake! I only wish we could have had you with us longer. Until next time, when you can really experience it all! More

Onalaska, Wisconsin
Top Contributor
116 reviews 116 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Great Super clean Cabin on very nice lake”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

Stayed three nights long weekend/anniversary get away July 14,15,16 2012. Rented Cabin 5 on line based on website - is basic very nice with wooden deck on slightly elevated lake shore. Is a little walk down from the parking Cabin super clean everything in it perfect working order. Is an extra window fan and ceiling fan for the rare high... More

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
23 July 2012

Mike and Jenny -- What a treat! I'm glad that you enjoyed your anniversary stay with us especially given the unusually warm summer weather that we are all having. I couldn't help but have a big grin as I read about your "Bella Experience" as I know just how curious my baby girl (9 months) is at this stage. Great... More

Shoreview, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Home away from Home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

My Bride-to-Be and myself have been fortunate to enjoy a stay at Northern Lights Lodge on 3 seperate occassions - October 2010 (our first trip together), February 2011 (to celebrate Valentines & the Winter Fest) and lastly October 2011. Cabin 9 or 10 we have spent time in and loved the cleanliness, our furry friends visiting us at times during... More

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Northern_Lights_Ely, Owner at Northern Lights Lodge, responded to this review
23 July 2012

James and Carrie -- I am so glad that Northern Lights Lodge feels like home! I know how busy the two of you are this year but I do hope that you can "come home again" this fall. It's always so much fun having you here and I enjoy spending time with you. Thank you for taking a moment out... More

Rochester, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

This was our first time staying at the Northern Lights Lodge in Ely, MN. We booked the last week of June 2012 in Cabin #4. Marie was wonderful on the phone helping me to chose the best cabin for our family needs. Our cabin was better than we hoped it would be. You can tell the owners take great pride... More

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Management response:
10 July 2012

Amy--thank you so much for all of the kind words. We are very fortunate because we love what we do and enjoy our "resort family" so much. I'm glad that everyone enjoyed themselves and that we kept the kids entertained! We'll take good care of your Dad when he is here next month for his first Northern Lights Lodge vacation.... More

West Des Moines, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“The perfect vacation....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

We had a "girls only" trip to MN and stayed at the Northern Lights Lodge and Resort. From the moment we saw the lodge we were pleased...it had everything we wanted and our cabin was perfect (#11). The cabin was exceptionally clean and the kitchen had all the essentials. We had a view of the lake from the cabin and... More

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Management response:
10 July 2012

Thank you for your review--we enjoyed the opportunity to meet "the girls" and spend time with you all! I especially enjoyed the time spent with your daughter during our boat operations and navigation session. It's very rewarding when you can be a part of such an experience and it's great to see young women step out of their comfort zone... More

San Diego, California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Best Resort in the Northwoods”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

We just returned last week from a 3 day stay at Northern Lights Lodge (8 adults, 1 child, 2 babies, 1 dog). My entire life, I've spent each summer at resorts "Up North" and Northern Lights Lodge is hands down the best. Why the best? The owners are amazing: anything you need, think you need, or even want; they bend... More

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Management response:
10 July 2012

Thank you so much for your review--it was our pleasure having you back with us and we appreciated the opportunity to meet the rest of the family. I have to say that you all were "vacation troopers" making the best of our very wet weather. The little ones are adorable! We love seeing everyone come together for these extended family... More

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Address: 9089 Highway 21, Ely, MN 55731
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Region: United States > Minnesota > Ely
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Maximize your vacation days all year long at Northern Lights Lodge for an experience of a purely unforgettable nature! Guests will share in the classic Minnesota resort experience on the shores of Bear Island Lake on the edge of BWCAW. Our charming cabins and villas are the perfect place to relax after experiencing every seasonal wilderness adventure your heart desires: fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, birding, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, hunting and more! ... more   less 

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