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Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters

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Front of the Cabin
Our shoreline on Everett Lake
New Sauna in the basement!
Newly Renovated Main Bath
Master King Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • Place, Little Long Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons and 1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters

Come stay in our comfortable Everett Lake home! The home is large, comfortable and located on five acres with over 700 feet of lakeshore.

The cabin has three bedrooms plus a loft, sleeping up to 10. It has two fireplaces, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, large deck and great views of Everett Lake.

The home is on the Echo Trail, close to the boundary waters and to Lake Burntside. In the summer, you can canoe across Everett and short portage will take you into Twin Lakes, the Dead River and Lake Burntside. Another portage on the property will take you into beautiful Fenske Lake. There is a beaver damn on the property and other wildlife abounds in the area. Two aluminum canoes provided.

In the winter, the house is well insulated and easy to heat. Take advantage of abundant cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling on the Little Grassy Trail. Listen for wolves and if you are lucky, watch the Northern Lights. We have a Finnish Sauna in the basement. Relax in our traditional cedar sauna before going to bed. If you're brave - run out into the snow!


NOTES:
Everett Lake has a 10 HP limit on motorboats, and we respect our neighbors desire for quiet and privacy. No jetskis, ATVs or large motor boats please! This is a very quiet setting, and these types of motorized vehicles are out of character for the Echo Trail.

WE HAVE TWO RING SECURITY CAMERAS - ONE AT THE REAR DOOR AND ONE ON THE FRONT PORCH.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids bunk room
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Will consider good dogs. No cats please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No candles or open flames for safety. Also please do not move or rearrange the furniture within the house.

Important information

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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PS-000304

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this cabin is on a lake. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Little Long Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Little Long Lake - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • North American Bear Center - 18 min drive - 22.6 km
  • White Iron Lake - 20 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Richter Ranch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stony Ridge Resort & Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Foys Steamer - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters on 30 May 2026 start from AU$615, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Echo Trail Cabin Near the Boundary Waters located?

This family-friendly Ely cabin is located on a lake, steps from Superior National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Little Long Lake and White Iron Lake. Dorothy Molter Museum is 9.9 mi (16 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. 87 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice clean house. Enjoyed everyday. No issues at all.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us. Great for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful log house for a family visit to the Echo trail. Could use another couch or 2 in the kitchen fireplace area and kitchen sitting area. Water pressure is on the low side. Overall, we would stay there again.
Dog sledding and Chilly Dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned P.

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

Great long weekend

Rhis beautiful cabin was just perfect for our long family weekend and an event at a nearby Y camp!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haruhiko D.

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

Wonderful location for a getaway

Fantastic location. Isolated, but within minutes from town. Fully furnished and lots of extras. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was great.Kitchen had all basics and an icemaker in ref.Wi-fi worked great.Driveway has hairpin turn but manageable.We used the 2 canoes and kayaks daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

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

Wonderful Cabin/Home on the Echo Trail

We spent a nice week outside of Ely on Everett Lake. 2 canoes, kayaks and 2 paddle boards all with paddles and vests were part of the package. Our grandkids saw deer, a beaver and a turtle - they were busy outdoors. We loved the sauna and big table we sat around at meals together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Boundary Waters for beginners

Great place to take day trips to the Boundary Waters! We had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Echo Trail

Very nice property that accepts pets. Well located for outdoor pursuits year-round. Outside of Ely but still easily reachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan B.

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

Nice location on Echo trail

Spent a quick weekend snowmobiling. Very well located for this (trail next to property but low traffic). Had some issues with heat and water that were manageable and being addressed by the owner who made things right.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Great Winter Getaway!

Great spot for a winter getaway. Access to the the lake for XC skiing (or snowmobiling), with trails to the neighboring lake. Close to the north arm trails for skiing too. Loved the sauna! Plenty of space for our family of 6. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

A great week!

This was the second time our family spent a week at this property. It’s spacious, clean, has everything you’d need for a week, and is central to all the great places to explore around the Boundary Waters, whether hiking or paddling. Thanks for a wonderful and memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Beautiful place

This is the second year we’ve stayed at this cabin. The lake is very private and quiet. We love being able to kayak and paddle board without worrying about boats speeding by. The cabin is also well equipped and it’s not too far to town. There are also hiking trails close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

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

Great lake cabin with room for activities

Great place to get away from it all with ample sleeping space for 8 people. Very pleasant, functional cabin. Access to Everett lake for some cross country skiing. We saw fox tracks, and maybe bobcat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Haven in the deep woods

Magical find! Whole and pups stayed in this adorable cabin in the beautiful north woods! Kayaks, canoes, games, trails, close to Ely and a public swimming hole as well as Bear Head Lake State Park. Wolf Center, Bear Center and more! Stars at night are stunning, lake is quiet & beautiful, and cabin has everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Echo Trail Cabin

This is our 3rd or 4th rental at this property over the last 10-15 years. As always, it is a great place to stay. Lots of outdoor stuff to do. Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul o.

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

Ely cabin

We loved our stay at this property! It is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The lake is the perfect size. We enjoyed the kayaks and canoes available to our family, the sauna and Foosball were fun editions. We were able to all have our own bedrooms and we loved the large common areas for relaxation and family fun! The kitchen had all the needed supplies, as well as linens and towels. We appreciated the quick response from the owner of questions we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Ely with family.

Pet friendly cabin has lots of space and is well equiped. The kitchen had everthing we needed to prepare meals. The large dining area was great for meals together and playing games. It easily slept 8 adults. The location is convenient to Ely. Wifi wasnt working but Sean was quick to respond.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Edge of the BWCAW Echo Trail

Very nice house with an up to date kitchen. Definitely enjoyed the induction stove as we have in our own home. Plenty of paddling toys. We enjoyed beautiful lake paddle with swans and mergansers. Also enjoyed many beautiful nearby hiking opportunities. Thank you for the booklet of information about local hikes. As huge tennis fans we also enjoyed live tennis on Cable TV!!! What an unexpected treat. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizz K.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay at the Echo cabin. The owner accommodated us by allowing early check in, which was very much appreciated. There was plenty of room for everyone and we enjoyed spending time on the deck and in the common area playing games with family. There was a problem with water pressure in the cabin for a couple of days, but the owner walked us through getting it fixed, and was very helpful in this regard, getting it resolved. Everett Lake is a beautiful little lake and we enjoyed exploring neighboring lakes as well. Great fishing on Fenske!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Ely retreat

Cabin was spacious with great amenities! Downsides are proximity to Echo Trail road and public trail that runs alongside one end of property. We had a group of fisherman drive their boats down to lake one afternoon. Driveway must be shared for public use. Lake is very quiet. I can’t recall if posting mentioned you can’t swim from shoreline. Owner provided paddle boards, kayaks & canoes for paddling & exploring the lake. Cabin would be great to visit in winter when lake is frozen. That said, overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Loved our stay here!

We loved our stay at the Echo Trail cabin! The property and cabin was so neat-you get your own private nature trail to the lake. Our first day there we paddled around Everett Lake and took the short portage to Twin lakes. It was beautiful—even if we did get rained on. The location of the cabin puts you right in between Ely and all the other adventures Echo Trail has to offer. The house itself was very roomy and comfortable. Bedding and towels were all clean, and the kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed to eat in the cabin. Now, the house has its character—there are a few quirky things. For us, it all just added to the charm and making the place the feel like a homey, up-north cabin. None of it, however, detracted from a wonderful stay and week. We’ve been doing an annual trip to that area for a decade and hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bert G.

Liked: Check-in, location

Property needs some attention

Pros: Location near Ely and BWCA, large house, well equipped with towels, etc...Kayaks and canoes provided.Cons: Water pressure an issue all week. We had to replace a filter ourselves with owner on the phone. He said he was too far away to do it and getting a plumber would take a month. Plumbing needs overall. Had to deal with the filter later in the week. Owner needs to have a handyman near if he is not in town to address issues. Guest should not have to fix things.Mice: Saw several. While it is not unexpected to see mice in country home the exterminator needs to be called to resolve the issue. Had to store all our food in fridge or coolers.Windows: No blinds on large upstairs main bedroom windows. Knew this after we rented. Would help if owner could get some blinds installed.Lake: Nice lake but can't swim off or near dock due to vegetation in the water. Other: One bedroom only had one light working. We tried to replace bulbs but they didn't work. House has no AC. We knew that but it did get very humid when the temperature increased.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Travis/Kelsey K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly for dogs and toddlers, but not well cleaned

Overall we enjoyed our stay. We had similar experiences to other reviews. The location can't be beat. Close to Ely, multiple lakes, and trails. Quiet lake on the property. We were there in cooler October, but still used the lake. Muddy for swimming, but not our focus. we did not use the AC but was plenty warm when it snowed! Check in was a breeze, and there was a lot of space, especially the main dining area. Communication was smooth. While it is spacious, it is a "cabin." It you are looking for the newest amenities probably not your cup of tea. However, the dishwasher and oven worked just fine. The sauna is great. The upstairs bathroom as others noted is a little strange, but it worked for our family. Agree the upstairs shower is not very functional, but we used the tub (after we cleaned the residue that was present). The bathroom/shower on main floor is functional. Bedding was clean and beds were comfy, but we did have to clean the kitchen counters and vacuum upon arrival (there is one on the property). There were at least 30 dead flies. The area rugs /floors looked like they had not been vacuumed in months. (We have a young toddler). We also had to clean the bathtub as noted. minor things that need repair. There were cleaning supplies and descent vacuum available. Nice fully stocked kitchen and equipment to use for the lake. There are baby gates present, but not up to current safety codes, but were nice to have. The stairwell has large gaps, so we did get creative with blocking with coolers, etc, but we made it work for our crawling 12 month old. I also do not expect the owner to accommodate our exact needs, so it was nice to have. However, depending on your needs, you may need to bring some of your own things. Highchair is standard highchair you would see in a restaurant. we brought our own pack and play, but the one there looked fine. It was also a great place for the dog. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but the cleaning fee is tacky due to the condition of the cabin upon arrival (Especially because others have commented on this for years when I read the reviews). However, we have a family cabin as well as understand if you do not use the property often this is common for dust, etc. Just seemed weird for a rental, especially with a cleaning fee. Overall this did not have a negative effect on our stay as we were able to accommodate. May consider staying again...but with different expectations. Cleanliness aside, it was a 5 star location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt S.

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

Lovely fall visit

We had a lovely time on our visit to the Ely area. Lots of fun hikes in the area and the cabin was plenty big to accommodate our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sean

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Sean and Joselyn met in the Bay Area, but soon after getting married, Sean managed to drag Joselyn back to his native Minnesota. As a Californian, she was skeptical at first, but fell in love with the North Woods after her first dogsledding adventure. Today they live in Minneapolis with their three wonderful kids, but get up North every chance they get.

Why they chose this property

Joselyn and I found ourselves returning to Ely again and again, mostly the YMCA Camp DuNord. Over the years, we started to look at properties, including another one on Everett Lake but could never find anything that was just right. Ironically, we had noticed our cabin a number of times as we drove the Echo Trail, commenting on how nice it looked. Then one day in June 2006, I was browsing the Bear Island Land Co. website and found this place for sale. Joselyn was out of town, so I called the realtor, packed his camping gear and drove up an hour later. I made an offer the next day. We haven't regretted it for a moment, and can't believe our luck to own such a place.

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