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

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Lake
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Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ely, MN
  • White Iron Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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.

Property manager

Jeff Jokela
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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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 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 Superior National Forest and Bear Head Lake State Park.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 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).

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 a 15-minute walk of Superior National Forest and White Iron Lake. Dorothy Molter Museum is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
Very nice cabin. Had everything we needed. We tend to use these as bases and are usually gone most of the day. Clear directions for checking out would be helpful. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at its finest.
This cabin was perfect in every way. Cozy, charming and had everything we needed. The weather was perfect for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Hibbing, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Quiet rustic cabin in the woods. Very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool and cozy
Loved the cabin. Peaceful getaway. Jeff is a friendly and respectful host. Honzo is a great dog …thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ely Experience
Great location on White Iron Lake. The cabin was quaint. It had everything we needed. Loved Hanzo, Jeff’s dog. Jeff was a wealth knowledge regarding the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
heritage haus
Jeff is a wealth of knowledge about the area and history. being able to launch our boat from cabin site was a nice time saving advantage. amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat
Staying at Jeff's cabin was nothing short but great! It's cozy and rustic—but with a bath, running water, heat, and a kitchen. Perfect to bring kids and get them to enjoy the outdoors when it gets to cold for rent camping. (My 7 and 4 y.o. heard the wolves howl and caught a 30 inch Northern right off the dock.) Jeff is a great host who accommodates to all your needs. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Getaway!
Great visit again, thank you Jeff!! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on White Iron lake
We had a wonderful time. The cabin is even more charming and welcoming in person than in the photos. We are almost disappointed we had too many things to do during our time in Ely ... we would have loved to spend more quiet time in the cabin. It was clean and tidy, had everything we could have wanted or needed, and had a very homey feel. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Quiet Location
This cabin is adorable, cozy and located in a very quiet area - just what we were looking for in our getaway! Jeff (& his dog) were great and even left fresh flowers on the table for us. Thanks so much, Jeff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Not necessarily private as others have stated, as owners home is close, but it is quiet and peaceful. My husband and I and our 10 year old fit perfectly in the small cabin which is beautifully decorated in an old fashioned, pre-technology style. We loved the boat, fishing off the dock, the fire pit, and exploring Ely!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White Iron Heritage is great
We really enjoyed our 3 nights at the WIH. Our young dog was occasionally over-distracted by Hanzo, Jeff’s dog, but Hanzo is a very good boy and we all did fine :) lived the water access and location near to Ely and the boundary waters. Will keep in mind for a later visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ely Cabin
Had a very cozy time at the Ely cabin. Nice and quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin!
We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. We used it as a base camp for day trips into the BWCAW and exploring Ely. The host was gracious and helpful. Having Hanzo( the dog)'s enthusiastic greetings added joy to the stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods
Perfect one room cabin on the lake. Close to Ely and to dog sledding outfitters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy
Jeff was very nice and our dog and hanzo had a good time together. Lake and cabin are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verify your reservation
We arrived at 9:30pm on the agreed-upon day to find the cabin occupied. We texted the owner but did not hear back until after noon the next day, by which time we had been forced to make other lodging plans. He apologized, but too little, too late.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Quite and Comfortable!!
The cabin was a very nice getaway. Honestly if you wanted to write a book and need peace and quiet , this is the place for you!!! My son and I had a very nice stay!! Thank you Jeff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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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