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Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.

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Terrace/patio
Lake
Pet-friendly
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Birch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.

Stay at The White Iron Heritage Haus , a Beautiful Vintage 1 bedroom cabin on the shore of White Iron Lake, In Ely, MN. White Iron Lake is fed by the Kiwishiwi river, enjoy exploring islands and river bed trails as well as the abundance of top of the world lake fishing, catching Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie (there is a boat dock and lake access) ... coming together of family time is easy to have with the lack of walls found in the open floor plan of of this cute cabin. There is the creature comforts of running water, full kitchen with a dining area, bathroom, one queen bed and two twin beds. Enjoy a fire in the fire place while kicking back after a long day of enjoying the out doors or the culture of Ely in the summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1111774vb
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. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Superior National Forest.
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Map
Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • White Iron Lake - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Birch Lake - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • International Wolf Center - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • North American Bear Center - 13 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. located?

Situated in Ely, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Superior National Forest and White Iron Lake. Dorothy Molter Museum is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quaint log cabin. Beautiful scenery, calm, quiet relaxing atmosphere.Convection oven is small so would plan on grilling most meals. Well water was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin that was pet friendly. Had anything you needed to survive. Mosquitoes and nats were nasty but that was anywhere you would go end of May. Jeff and his dog very welcoming and friendly!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley O.

Liked: Location
Nice property. A bit crowded inside with many chairs, tables, etc. but easily adaptable. Jeff is a nice host, and has much history to talk about.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The cabin is cozy and charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful location in a historic log cabin with just enough modern elements for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin in a quiet and peaceful location. Perfect size for a couple. We had 2 small children, so there wasnt much extra space but it worked just fine. Host did an excellent job making sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful time with peace and serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darrell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was good, fire place needed cleaning and could use a new fireplace grate.
Front of cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great place to unwind

Lovely cabin. Great area to enjoy both the indoors and outdoors, including exploring the lake. Had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay!

Jeff was a great host and his cabin was SO quaint and clean. Beautiful flower touches too. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Wonderful,cozy cabin

We loved staying here. Jeff is so friendly and helpful and the cabin is lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing, perfect little getaway. Very nice host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Very nice rustic cabin. A peaceful getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in all ways
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cabin was clean, very comfortable, well stocked dry birch firewood, and the ambiance was perfect for my stay. The VRBO posted price per night noted that all fees were included in the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

I had a wonderful stay.

Very relaxing, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice secluded cabin, small, just one room. Very nice host. Brought wild flowers during our stay. Great area with a lot of things to do. Bonfire pit. Brought boat and lake is beautiful. Bring bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the peace and quiet and general lack of people around us. Loved hearing the loons. Fishing off the dock was great! Quaint cabin, well furnished and very clean. Thanks Jeff!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Cozy Cabin

We loved our stay at Jeff’s! A great place with lots of fun memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

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

Great place in the lake

This was a great place to get unplugged. Close to the north shore and many other attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

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

Perfect winter cabin

The cabin is charming and comfortable. Jeff was very knowledgeable about the area and was very accommodating. We’d definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior of the cabin is quite nice and quite cool. Awesome cabin and awesome host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

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

Charming Stay!

The cabin is everything you could need! It is decorated! It is cushioned! It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay was perfect! Jeff and Hanzo are great hosts/neighbors. Cabin was everything we needed along with the fire pit! We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Jokela

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Life long Ely recreational resident. Family bought property on White Iron Lake in 1962 and have been privileged to enjoy summers and winter vacations all the years since. No other place in the world I'd rather be. That said, have had a Illinois drivers license since I started driving, and have lived in Evanston Illinois the past 32 years. When am I moving to Ely? It's a process, I'm working on it.

Why they chose this property

Started living on an island. Problem is the winter freeze and spring thaw, hard to operate at those times. When fate allowed this property came my way, it was unimproved, no road, no well, no buildings, but a sweet location with lake and Bear Island River frontage and plenty of acreage. Now that the infrastructure is all there life is good.

What makes this property unique

Heritage Haus was built in the early 1920's by Finnish log builders hewn from tamarack logs fell on site. It was one of several cabins at Burley's Fish Camp Resort a mile or so up the shore. We dismantled, moved, and rebuilt it at the present location. As a youngster I remember getting minnows and night crawlers from the old bait house, and then a cold 7UP at the main lodge from Grandma Burley herself. Heritage Haus has served as a guest cabin for our Heritage Villa next door. It is my favorite place to stay.

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