Cabin in Ely, MN
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this cabin rental
This cabin is nestled on a private island in the middle of Shagawa Lake in Ely, MN. from the dock or the sunset spot, you will enjoy expansive views of both sunrises and sunsets coupled with the sounds of waves lapping on the surrounding shores. You will enjoy the simplicity of nature just a short boat ride to downtown Ely and all its attractions. This comfortably furnished and modern cabin has one bedroom with a full bed and an upper loft with two twin beds. The kitchen includes a built in two burner cook top and a propane refrigerator. Equipped with fishing boat with motor, a canoe, a private dock, a gas grill, a state park fire pit, quiet generator or solar power, battery powered shower head and rainwater collection system. Drinking water, bathroom towels, kitchen towels, hot pads, linens, garbage bags and, toilet paper are provided. The cabin has an open format, with blackout curtains and blinds. There is no running water. The bathroom features a compost toilet, and there is a recently built outhouse.
The cabin caretaker will bring you to the cabin upon your arrival. The Grand Ely Lodge provides parking for our guests as well as access to their marina.
The cabin caretaker will bring you to the cabin upon your arrival. The Grand Ely Lodge provides parking for our guests as well as access to their marina.
Amenities at Cozy private island getaway just minutes from Ely
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Ely, MN
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The cabin on Loon Island was amazing! It was clean and well appointed-especially the kitchen. Rob met us right on time to ferry us out in his pontoon and gave us a great run down of all the amenities! From the call of the Loons to great fishing to the quiet mornings and nights it was ideal.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Great VRBO experience at Loon Island on Shagawa. The cabin was as described and well maintained. It had everything we needed for our stay and then some. Rob the caretaker did a great job of setting us up and giving us the necessary information for our stay. It was a perfect distance from Grand Ely Lodge to make it feel like you were out in the wilderness but if you wanted to check out town it was just a few minutes away. Ely is one of favorite towns, and being able to enjoy the town and also get away in the evenings was quite enjoyable. Fishing was solid as well. Caught a little bit of everything and everything we caught was of average or above average size. Thank you Neil for sharing Loon Island with the rest of us. And thank you Rob for setting us up and showing us around. Can't wait to get back up and check out Shagawa soon.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Very nice cabin. Clean and well kept. Having the John boat and canoe were a nice bonus seeing we were on an island. Lol. Host was very responsive and Rob was too. While we were there it got cold, so we needed to use the gas burner cast iron heating unit. Couldn’t get it lit and they were very helpful on that. Reading the instructions became helpful. Another knee slapper. Push in the knob while igniting with the pilot button. The instructions were on the floor attached to the legs. Hard to read, so maybe put those instructions in the great information binder that was there. Unfortunately for us, the four days we were there it got cold, windy, and rainy. Just kept coming at us. Late in the season I guess. We thought to use the john-boat with trawling motor and regular motor to fish and go into Ely, but with water and rain, we hunkered down. Great overall experience.
5 / 10·Sep 2021
My husband and I recently got married and wanted a few days to relax, have little human contact, and spend some time outdoors. And this property absolutely delivered.Dave, the caretaker, was super easy to contact and always answered quickly whenever we reached out with questions before our stay. He helped load and unload all of our things as well, which was unnecessary but much appreciated.There was plenty of water provided for our 3 night stay. And even though it was cloudy, we had no issues with using the solar power to charge phones and to have the lights on for a few hours at night. The linens were clean, and the property was well kept.Our only complaint is that the fishing was better around the lake, but we heard everyone was having a hard time so we just enjoyed dinner at the Grand Ely Lodge one night instead of fish. If you’re looking for a place to disconnect, drink coffee in nature (while being close to civilization) and relax. Then this is your place. Definitely going to come back someday.
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9.8Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
"The cabin on Loon Island was amazing! It was clean and well appointed-especially the kitchen. Rob met us right on time to ferry us out in his pontoon and gave us a great run down of all the amenities!..."
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