Burntside Lake-Home, Cabin & Sauna, Come & Enjoy The Serenity, Beauty & Wildlife

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Entire home

Log sided lakehome is located on the water's edge

Dock and sandy beach.
If you like watching loons this is the place

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ely, MN

Dorothy Molter Museum
‪14 min drive‬
International Wolf Center
‪14 min drive‬
North American Bear Center
‪18 min drive‬
Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to pristine Burntside Lake! The Rockside Lodge is in the Burntside Forest which is located on the edge of the BWCAW so you can enjoy all of nature's finest! The property is nestled in the pines in a tranquil quiet bay awaiting your vacation memories! It includes a lake home and cabin to accommodate a group or two families. The lake home is 25' from the shoreline and the cabin is on the water's edge with a sandy beach area, & private dock. The large lakeside deck is spacious with a fantastic view of the lake & islands. Incredible sunrises and moon rise across the lake! A fully furnished home includes a great room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, & kitchen. Also 3 bedrooms - master suite with king bed, 2 bedrooms with queen beds & 4 season porch. Relax in the sauna that is located on the water's edge. Come and enjoy the serenity! The cabin is open efficiency style, with a cozy lakeside deck to enjoy morning coffee or your favorite glass of wine. The deck is great for viewing or listening to the loons. Listen to the water lapping on the shoreline! Fully furnished log sided cabin: Sleeps 4, queen size bed and fold down couch for kids, Full kitchen, & 3/4 bathroom. Some other favorites things to do during your stay include Hiking the Bass Lake Trail, Blueberry picking, Wildlife viewing–bald eagles, osprey, deer, mink, ducks, wolves, fox, black bear, loons, & beavers. Aurora Borealis a bonus! Property Amenities include Sandy beach, Sauna on the beach, Canoe and paddles to go exploring the lake, Weber Charcoal BBQ grill, Bon-fire area. Burntside Lake FAQs the lake Size is 7,100+ acres; 20’ clarity, crystal clear water, includes 125 islands. Burntside lake is great for all your water activities boating, fishing, canoeing, water skiing, paddle boarding and jet skiing. Fishing you will have a variety of trout, walleye, small mouth bass, and northern pike. Local Attractions: Rental boats and pontoons available nearby at Ladybug 218-365-8400, Boat ramp to launch your own boat only 3 miles from property, North American Bear Center, International Wolf Center, Dorothy Molter Museum, Giants Ridge Ski & Golf, Blueberry Festival, Harvest Moon Festival, Restaurants, Ely State Theater, Soudan Mine Tours, Fun Shopping, Ely Marathon, Biking & Kayak–rentals in Ely, Hiking & Biking Trails, Guide Service, Fortune Bay Casino & Golf, Ely Golf, & Exercise facilities in Ely. Smoke free environment

Property manager

Sandy & Jay

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Septic system it is very sensitive. Please DO NOT FLUSH ANY products other than TOILET PAPER!

Turn off lights when not in use. Shut all windows before turning on the heat.

ONLY clothes in the dryer, remove pine needles and sand!

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You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number PS-000203

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ely, MN

What's nearby

Little Long Lake - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Dorothy Molter Museum - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
North American Bear Center - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
White Iron Lake - 23 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬16 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
‪Antlers Lounge - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Burntside Lake-Home, Cabin & Sauna, Come & Enjoy The Serenity, Beauty & Wildlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Burntside Lake-Home, Cabin & Sauna, Come & Enjoy The Serenity, Beauty & Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Burntside Lake-Home, Cabin & Sauna, Come & Enjoy The Serenity, Beauty & Wildlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Burntside Lake-Home, Cabin & Sauna, Come & Enjoy The Serenity, Beauty & Wildlife located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ely holiday home is steps from Superior National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Little Long Lake. White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

15 June 2024

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

Great trip!

Quiet location in Ely! Had the best time with family! Perfect home for our family of 7 for a week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

24 August 2024

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at Sandy’s beautiful home and cabin on Burntside Lake. The location was ideal, on a gorgeous part of Burntside Lake. We were able to swim, fish, and canoe right from the house. Close to the Boundary Waters for day trips. Ely was a short drive for dinner and trips to the wolves and bears. Fantastic vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

22 July 2023

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

Family get away

Great time! The house is beautiful and the location is amazing! Close to Ely but very private at the lake

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

10 July 2023

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

Fabulous Minnesota lake stay

Everything about the property was magnificent. It was everything we hoped for and more. We're very appreciative of the opportunity - we had a great family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April N.

18 July 2024

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

Gorgeous Cabin and area

Beautiful cabin and area. Cabin was extremely clean with lots of supplies in the kitchen. Kids loved using the canoe. Fishing was excellent on Burntside Lake. Caught many bass. Make sure to bring bug spray. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY S.

27 June 2024

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

Burntside

Besides dealing with the mosquitoes and other biting insects, it was a wonderful place for our family to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

1 July 2023

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

Northern Paradise

A lakeside escape with the comforts of home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

28 September 2024

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

Beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing

We enjoyed our time in this large, beautiful home (and bonus cabin!) overlooking peaceful Burntside lake. The home was very comfortable with a nice, well-equipped kitchen that allowed us to cook meals together and enjoy them on the deck overlooking the water. Everyone remarked that the beds were comfy. The home was super convenient to Ely for grocery runs. We were all sad to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

28 July 2024

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

Great vacation. Helpful hints.

We loved our stay! Aporeciated the extra hooks in bathroom for towels. Ice maker always had ice. Great bass fishing! Dishes were dirty. Had to wash every dish before using. Had food on plates, etc. Hints: Bring extra towels. No A/C and it was beautiful weather. Towels did not dry. Leave extra time when you depart. Will need to strip beds empty all garbage, then wash, dry and put away dishes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morris B.

25 June 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

Comfortable, quiet location. Excellent view through pine trees of the lake and distant islands. Guest house is cozy for two, with fireplace, private deck, TV, and kitchen. We enjoyed the sauna and swimming daily. Dock provided safe tie-up for our fishing boat, and electric outlets to charge batteries. All facilities in the house and on the grounds are up to date and in good order. A couple of times we made the 15-minute drive to Ely, to shop and visit cultural activities. Overall we're very pleased with our stay, and with the attention to detail by the owner. Morris and Teresa B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

17 September 2022

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

Great time!

The house was great and served our purposes perfectly!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

25 August 2022

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

Beautiful Lake and Great Accommodations

The setting of both cabins on the lake is beautiful, as is the lake itself. The main cabin has plenty of space and the guest cabin works great for two people. Both cabins were very clean and well-kept. It was really nice having the sauna. We brought kayaks and a canoe, also rented a pontoon from Ladybug, so had plenty of opportunities to be on the lake. Our kids and grandchildren also enjoyed their time; a thumbs up from everyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

30 July 2022

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

Another great week! beautiful setting on prettiest lake I’ve ever been on

All good…a great place for family get together!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

24 July 2022

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

Wonderful week at the lake

This is one of the best properties we have rented. Beautiful setting. Right on the lake. Wonderful gardens all around property. Very well supplied kitchen. The only thing about this vacation that was a apin were the black flies - northern MN in July. Once we did some fogging that was taken care of as well. We used all of the decks and picnic area by lake. Firepit was great the nights the winds were down. There were four couples and we all agreed we could easlily rent this property again. Just amazing.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea k.

17 June 2022

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

Very comfortable rental property!

Everything about the property is exceptional! The only complaint I have, which has nothing to do with the property, is the biting gnats! There are so many right now, because of the high water. Bring lots of bug spray and/or bug netting and a hat. I highly recommend this property. Burntside lake is a beautiful lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyd J., Bloomington, MN

7 August 2021

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

Amazing family sabbatical

A beautiful home on a perfect lake for great fishing, deep water swimming, pontoon and kayak adventures and exploring islands! Rental of a pontoon through Ladybug Lodge went smoothly. We loved the option of the little cabin for our son's family. A couple of disappointments-the sauna stove was glitchy and didn't work the way instructions stated. Then we lost hot water on the 3rd morning of a 5 day stay and ended up boiling water for the next 24 hours to do dishes and wash up for 9 people. It would have been understandable that something happened no one expected - but when we were told to consider it like camping and basically that people had endured much worse, We weren't sure how important it was to them to get it restored. We felt patronized when I think we would have appreciated "how can we help make this work better for you?" Thankfully plumbers showed up the next afternoon and the situation remedied. All in all a sweet time with family and some small frustrations.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

22 June 2021

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

Wonderful Stay

The location allowed for the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation for our group of 2 families (family of 4 and family of 5). The swimming area and dock provided hours of entertainment for our children while the adults relaxed on the shore. We enjoyed taking our kayak out on the lake along with the canoe that was provided. We caught enough fish for a fish fry. We were able to take a day trip to Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche State Park. We hiked to nearby Kawishiwi Falls. A couple in our group also hiked the Bass Lake trail and enjoyed it. We appreciated the cleanliness of the cabins. It would have been nice to know we would be expected to bring our own bath towels and washcloths before booking this rental. We did not know we needed to pack these things until a week before we left. Overall, the cabin worked very well to provide our families with a memorable vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

9 September 2020

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

Beautiful Property

Very happy with the size and quality of the home. The location was only 10 minutes away from town. We rented a pontoon and didn't have very good luck fishing but enjoyed the gorgeous views of the lake. Would recommend this home to others!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Liz F.

23 August 2020

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

Beautiful cabin, beautiful lake!

We loved our stay & highly recommend it! We have two kids, ages 3 & 1. Some things about the cabin are not ideal for kids under 3, no rail on parts of the deck, lots of furniture that could easily tip, etc, but the description doesn’t give the impression the cabin is baby proof so we knew the risk! Our kids loved playing on the beach & wading in the water. We rented a pontoon from Ladybug Lodge for the week & had an amazing time exploring the lake. The owners were good communicators & the check in/out process was easy. We also really loved Ely & all the fun shops and restaurants-it was about a 15-20 minute drive into Ely from the cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

28 July 2020

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

Amazing!!

We loved our stay at the cabin up North! The property is beautiful and the owners are friendly and helpful. Burntside Lake is one of a kind. We made memories to last a lifetime! Highly recommend staying!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

10 August 2019

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

Thanks for a fabulous get away in the north woods!

Beautiful property on beautiful Burntside Lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

28 June 2019

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

Totale Relaxation

I'm not sure we could have enjoyed ourselves more. The accomidations were perfect for our family and friends that came over the course of the week. Closeness to Ely makes it convenient when you need or want to go into town but you also feel like you are at the end of the road when it comes to peace & quiet. I haven't been that relaxed on a vacation for quite some time. Thx Sandy & Jay for sharing your property with us. Ben & Michelle P

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

1 September 2017

Beautiful home on large pristine lake.

This lovely home was perfect for our large family along with the nearby cabin on same property. Immaculate and well equipped with a southern lake exposure which made the beach and dock area most inviting. Close to Ely, which offers great shopping and dining. Also convenient for hiking trails and BWCA.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Scott S., Leander, TX

13 June 2016

Relaxing Vacation Spot

We had an enjoyable 10 day visit in late May during the Memorial weekend. Accommodations for our group of 4 were great. We ended up cooking/grilling a majority of the time and found everything we needed in a well stocked kitchen. On the cold and rainy days, we were able to take advantage of the sizable DVD library. It was also nice being 10-15 mins from Ely for groceries and other activities. We enjoyed sitting on the deck soaking in the view of the lake and surrounding scenery. Fishing was a bit challenging but then again it was our first time visiting this lake and we aren't hard core fisherman. Although the owners made us feel welcome and were very accommodating, they were on-site staying in the guest cabin and working in the garage/yard half of the time we were there which made it a little uncomfortable. Overall we had a great visit and would recommend to other travelers.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Sandy & Jay

We're from the Twin Cities. We love the lake!

Why they chose this property

Come and enjoy a little piece of paradise! If you enjoy listening or watching loons this is a great spot. Abundant wildlife bald eagles, osprey, deer, mink, ducks, wolves, fox, black bear, loons, beaver, and pine marten. Great small mouth bass fishing and walleye

What makes this property unique

Home is located on one of the most beautiful lakes on the waters edge and near the BWCAW! Near Bass Lake hiking trail and of trails, golf courses, skiing, international wolf center, and bear center.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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