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Timber Trail Lodge

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a sink. There are windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors. - Timber Trail Lodge (Ely)
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a recliner, a small table, and a TV displaying a nature scene. - Timber Trail Lodge (Ely)
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, and a large window overlooking greenery. - Timber Trail Lodge (Ely)
Take advantage of a marina, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area at Timber Trail Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy ice skating, motor boating, and paddleboards at this resort. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, kayaking, and boat tours. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

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A wooden hallway with a wooden door at the end, a light fixture above, and a light switch on the wall.

Diamond Willow

  • Partial lake view
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 15
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 7 Twin Beds

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A two-story log cabin with a balcony, a wooden bench, and two Adirondack chairs in front.

Evergreen Deluxe Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A wooden cabin kitchen with a dining table, wooden chairs, a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a sink.

Wintergreen

  • Partial lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basswood

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Aspen

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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A room with a plaid bedspread, wooden walls, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp with a patterned shade.

White Pine

  • Partial lake view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Double Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

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A cozy room with a wooden headboard, a quilt with a farm scene, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Blue Spruce

  • Partial lake view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A wooden cabin with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Jackpine Twin

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A wooden cabin with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Jackpine Twin

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Jackpine Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and two chairs.

Jackpine Queen

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Ranger

  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Red Pine

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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White Ash

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.

Cedar

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private kitchen

Tamarack

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a sofa, a kitchenette with a stove and microwave, and a door with a window.

Birch

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and sliding glass doors leading to a deck.

Norway Pine

  • Lake view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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A wooden cabin with a sign reading 'CHICKADEE'. It has a front door, a small porch, and a set of steps leading up to it.

Chickadee

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ely, Timber Trail Lodge is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion. Fortune Bay Casino is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Visit our Ely travel guide
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Map
629 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • The Northern Lights over a forested landscape.
    Superior National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Farm Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • International Wolf Center
    9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Lake Vermilion
    36 min drive - 29.6 miles
  • Fortune Bay Casino
    51 min drive - 46.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    13 min drive
  • Frisky Otter
    14 min drive
  • Insula
    14 min drive
  • Log Cabin Coffee
    13 min drive
  • Zaverl's
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Ice skating
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Sledding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room kitchen
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 8.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Trail Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Timber Trail Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber Trail Lodge?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Timber Trail Lodge located?

Located on a lake, this ski-in/ski-out resort in Ely is within 32 mi (52 km) of Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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Reviews

Timber Trail Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location and nice stay, good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant property just outside of Ely. Quiet and relaxing. Limited phone service and spotty wi-fi: perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay! Room was clean and didn’t smell like anything at all 🙂 It had just what we needed for our few day stay. The owner was very kind and helpful. He even made some calls and switched some things around for us so we could add a night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotels.com overbooked us, so when we arrived our unit wasn't available. The amazing staff were accommodating and very pleasant to work with. She found us a different cabin on the property (nicer than the one we had originally booked) and got us set up with everything we needed. It was a very pleasant stay. Nice and clean, quiet, and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We liked our stay and definitely will come back. Next time we will try a cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and quiet place to visit the owner was really helpful definitely I’m gonna comeback here for sure:)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great facility, great amenities all on a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an great view every morning at sunrise, a private dock, fire pit for a lakeside fire. Awesome fishing amenities… Stunning! Quiet and restful - the owner and staff clearly work together to make memories to enjoy for years to come. We will be back! Katrina - Maryland
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was very adequately equipped with everything I needed, very clean and updated as well. Jackson, in charge at the lodge, was very helpful regarding any questions or needs. I loved the location right on the lake surrounded by pine. The ski trails connected to the lake and were easily accessible. I hope to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Chickadee cabin. It is a pretty new cabin and very nicely appointed kitchen. However, the description on Expedia is a bit off. It says it’s a “lake view” cabin. It is not. It’s a short walk to the lake. It also said it had a queen bed, but it has a queen bed in the bedroom plus a twin bunk bed in the hallway and two twin mattresses in the loft, so basically it can sleep six people. Two other cabins are basically the same layout. These are really nice cabins. Sparrow and Nuthatch do have lake views. It’s a pretty big resort with about 15 cabins of various sizes. My only complaint is no hairdryer. I would have brought my own, but Expedia said they were provided. I’m sure if I’d have asked George for one he would have gotten us one. George and Jackson were both very nice and always helpful. We definitely enjoyed our stay at Timber Trail Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026