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Vacation UniquEly cottage #1

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A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, two mugs, a small potted plant, and a folded towel.
A red single-story house with a front porch and a white chair.
A wooden-paneled room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed collage on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and wooden cabinetry.
A sign advertising vacation booking services with features like online instant booking and self check-in.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Superior National Forest
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Vacation UniquEly cottage #1

Whether you're preparing for an adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) or simply looking to experience all that Ely has to offer, this charming two-bedroom cottage provides clean and comfortable accommodations. Each room features a cozy bedroom with a queen-sized bed.

Perfect for Short Stays: We welcome one-night stays, making it easy and affordable to rest and recharge. Our cottage has been newly remodeled to ensure a fresh and inviting atmosphere (not pet-friendly)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Property # 2486894vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Ely

Ely is home to this cottage. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Dorothy Molter Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Head Lake State Park and Superior National Forest.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • International Wolf Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shagawa Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 25 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation UniquEly cottage #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation UniquEly cottage #1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation UniquEly cottage #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation UniquEly cottage #1 located?

Situated in Ely, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. Shagawa Lake is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute little place to sleep between daily adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoy lodgings that are beyond cookie cutter motel rooms. Cabin #1 fit the bill. Loved the furnishings and more modern design. Such a refreshing change. Super comfy beds. The traffic on Main Street didn’t bother us a bit because of the location on the quieter east end of town. And just an empty parking lot away from the Dairy Queen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay. Clean and cozy. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was comfortable, well stocked and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a fantastic stay! The team was incredibly helpful, responsive and overall great people to talk to. The cabins were cozy, clean and had everything you need. Will be coming back again and would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was just as advertised--very cozy & clean; great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The premises were very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let's get the obvious out of the way first. Yes we booked a cabin on main street and you do get a bit of road noise but its not bad. Ely goes to bed early. Now for all else. The cabin was super clean. The check in process was flawless. The unit is private with parking 3 feet from your door! Makes loading and unloading ridiculously easy. The unit, if compared to a motel room ( which we were considering) no heel walkers above you or loud rooms next to you! The cabin has ample room, and is stocked with towels that feel like drying off with a cloud, paper towels, cleaners, trash, nice smart tv, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap. Beds were comfy. AC and Heat. Proximity to everything Was great. Walked to basically everything. Made our own coffee in the morning and there is also a water hot pot. They supplied a bag of nice coffee and filters. Liquor store super close, also a drive thru coffee shop across the street. Nice laminated welcome packet and a "what to do in Ely" guide provided. ZERO regrets about having booked this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location for seeing the Ely area and the unit was very clean. The Host was excellent at communication through the Vrbo App so that was really nice. I pointed out a few things/suggestions that we noticed while there that were well received as well which was a plus. All in all, it was a quaint, cute and nice little cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great little spot to relax and lay your head in-between adventures
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed one night in this cute two room cabin right off the main street through Ely. 10-15 min walk to most of the restaurants and shops downtown. Very comfortable spot, it was nice that there was a small coffee maker and fridge in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ely Stay

Nice little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean and quite comfortable. Near supermarket, liquor store, visitor center which made it a convenient base for our multi day trip. The host was responsive with the booking, directions for location and access and overall a good communicator.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Good clean location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ely

Short two day stay. Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay

Great property and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and convenient

Quaint cabin in town and close to many amenities and activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great price and location

Great price and location for being close to the ice rink. There were just two of us (adult and highschooler) and it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Cozy Cabin life!

Loved this cabin! Just the amenities we needed to enjoy our exploring of Voyageurs NP and Ely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and convenient

Nice cabin located right in town. The manager is great at communicating too! Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to rest your head

It is a great place to stay. It was not noisy, being next to DQ & on Sheridan, we wondered. Beds are comfortable, but a sitting area would be nice instead of the extra bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

Nice and tidy cabin within walking distance of many activities in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The cottage is on the main road in town so street noise and noise from the DQ next door are constant. This also means window shades had to be closed for any privacy. Microwave was very dirty, did not appear to have been cleaned in a while. No real utensils or supplies in kitchenette. Otherwise cleanliness was good. Communication with host was thorough. As it's on main road it is within walking distance of a lot in town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

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Greetings: We are local business owners who love Ely. We are so happy we can share our property. We will do our very best to ensure you are comfortable and truly enjoy your visit.. If you are in need, we will be happy to assist. Generally, we like to keep our contact low so you can enjoy your vacation.

Kelly

Why they chose this property

Parking immediately adjacent to unit. This unit is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Ely, offering a quaint environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

Close to Ely Arts and Heritage Center (0.9 mi), a popular Ely landmark.

Convenient, speedy wifi is offered to guests, and rooms have air conditioning.

Ely is also known for some great art galleries, including Brandenburg Gallery, Art & Soul Gallery, and Chris Perry Gallery, which are not too far from Lakeland Motel.

Enjoy your stay in Ely

What makes this property unique

This cozy space, approximately 700 sq ft, features two bedrooms and a compact bathroom. However, it lacks a kitchen and does not have a formal door separating the bedrooms, which might not be ideal for families with young children.

Despite these limitations, the location is highly convenient, with local coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance. Additionally, the Ely Dairy Queen is conveniently situated right next door.

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