I had a great time here. The sites were private, good views of the water, had standard amenities…read moresuch as vault toilets and drinking water, fireplace rings, grill inserts, and a large picnic table per site. I liked that the host didn't come bother us once. We stayed up till midnight or later each night listening to music by the fire, no one complained. No luck fishing birch lake but that doesn't mean they're not in there. Don't forget bug spray and tiki torches if you decide to camp here.

Very convenient to Voyageurs National Park. Small park that was nicely designed by owners. They…read moreput a lot of thought into the layout of the park. There are no sewer hook-ups or bathrooms, so you must be self-contained. Owners were very friendly and provided good recommendations for restaurants and activities in the area. Would love to return again when we are in this neck of the woods.

Came in for a quick lunch. Quick service and excellent burgers and fries. Great place for a burger…read moreand kid friendly

Hidden away in Ely you will find Stony Ridge, right off the lake you can boat on up or just drive a…read morecar;) These burgers are SO fun, SO huge & SO delicious! The portions are SO generous, you will defiantly not leave hungry. Enjoyed sitting outside, we felt up in the trees. Great wait staff ! I'll be back!

We stayed for a hockey tournament on a very busy winter weekend. The staff were kind and…read moreaccommodating. The rooms were clean and spacious. We really appreciated the rollaway bed during our stay. The pool area was fun. The restaurant was good. The view from our room was beautiful. I was worried about pet or snowmobile noise but we had no issues. Most notably we left things behind in the room. Our fault but the staff was very helpful in getting it back to us. This may have been the first time a hotel has confirmed our forgotten items and facilitated their return.

We stopped here for lunch after hiking the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. It was a recommendation and we…read moreare glad we followed it. They have beautiful patio views but the patio was closed when we visited so we sat inside and enjoyed the views from the windows. I wanted something really light and just got a side salad which ended up being pretty big. All the ingredients were fresh and it was just what I was looking for. Husband had the club sandwich which was also very good. It came with chips. Service was excellent. It was fairly busy in there so all the servers were on their toes keeping up with everyone. Nice stop.

I stayed here for 6 days while fighting the the Jenkins creek fire. Leah (staff) was very rude,…read moreand unaccommodating. During my 6 day stay, no fresh towels, no new sheets no service at all walls are very thin and could here the person in the next room snoring all night. . Definitely will seek other arrangements if we are to return. There are better accommodations down the road where the rest of the crew was housed.

After a disappointing first try at a different hotel (no heat, no bathroom, hard beds with light…read moreblankets), we landed at Adventure Inn. What an amazing difference! It was toasty warm, had two very nice beds with down comforters, heated floors, and a lovely little bathroom. Our room was nicely decorated, even with sparkles in the ceiling that looked like twinkling stars in the light! We really enjoyed our stay here.

Amazing winter holiday day at Timber Trail Lodge. My son…read moreparticipated in an individual holiday stay program at Northern Tier scouting camp, and we decided to leverage a family vacation off of his visit to the boundary waters area. (It's a short drive to Northern Tier from Timber Trail if you are planning a scout trip!) We were not disappointed. Timber Trail met and exceeded our expectations - especially in the winter. George is a tremendous and thoughtful host, and he took great care and concern to ensure we had a great stay. I brought my 82-year-old dad along, and he enjoy sitting on the screen porch, reading books, and watching the snow fall. The cabin was immaculate and well-appointed, and we had everything we needed for our wintry, 7-night stay. We enjoyed the snow, the frozen lake, borrowing board games from the main lodge, and more sledding than my southern kids (ages 13 and 10) could squeeze into the short winter daylight hours. Feeding chickadees from our hands, playing in the snow, and warming up in the cozy cabin made for great family memories. We are looking forward to enjoying Timber Trail Lodge in the the summer months as well on a return trip to Ely.

This is my favorite place to stay in the north woods…read more I have been going to Timber Trail for almost 30 years. I remember great experiences with my grandparents and my mom, now I go there with my kids. They family who owns it is always on the property and very nice. The cabins we have stayed in are always very clean and well outfitted. Kitchen, stove, heaters, bathrooms all work great and without any smells. I only mention this because I have been other places and you smell the bathroom and the gas all of the time. Fishing at TT is the best. This year i got a 9 pound Northern right off the dock. They have gear and bait as well as light food on site. There is a game room, book library and pool hall at the lodge. I go for runs down the road and always see wildlife. Great gateway to the BWCA!

Low budget hotel if you are traveling on business this is a good stop for you. Just a short drive…read morefrom all the fun, bars, and restaurants For the price I'm giving it three stars Don't expect any extras like breakfast and that sort of thing Clean hotel and good WiFi JP is your go to guy I visited him in the am and came back to book a room One important note it's a two story hotel with no elevator so if you have a lot of stuff get a room on the 1st floor

I wouldn't exactly recommend this place. If you're looking for a roof over your head, this will…read moredo.. but don't expect a comfortable nights sleep. Truthfully I've never felt a more uncomfortable bed and I think the floor might have been better. There was a breakfast included, 6-9am. Nothing special, I'd head down the street to Northern Grounds instead! Or across the street to Zups. The owners sort of glared at you when you entered and left. Not the most welcoming. The entire lobby was cluttered with spare refrigerators in boxes and more... an odd decorating touch.

My father's family used to come here on vacation when he was a boy many years ago. We came back…read morewith him this year and discovered for ourselves what a gem this place is! Betty Espland is daughter of the original owners and keeps the place very neat and welcoming. The cost is very reasonable, the cabins are older but larger, and well stocked with cooking equipment. Beds are quite comfortable, we've slept really well! Bring your own towels, soaps, and garbage bags though. Full size fridge, and gas stove, with newer microwave and coffee maker. Lot of lakefront yard! There are two kayaks free to use, and a canoe and three rowboats - all in great working order, with paddles and life jackets too. Decent swimming off the dock, but be warned for kids there is not really any "beach" and it is pretty rocky (wear water shoes!) and has a steep dropoff. Betty also has a pontoon that can be rented but should be reserved ahead of time so she can get it in the water. We LOVE this place, and Betty the owner, and I am sure I will be back again many times in years to come - the tradition has been renewed for our family! :)

Hey, after a week on a northern lake, how hard could it be to earn a 5-star review?…read more Well, unless you've checked out a lot of northern Minnesota resorts, you might not see the difference. Most of them are woefully outdated -- with few plans for improvement -- or astoundingly expensive. My wife did the research for this place, so I wasn't sure what to expect when she put in on my calendar and said, "We're going." (She's an Iron Ranger and likes her lake life). We reserved a "duplex" cabin up on the ridge above the lake, shared with retired owners. Talk about nice -- it was well-appointed (the owners are artists), clean, tidy, and comfortable. I enjoyed it so much that I heartily endorsed a return visit this summer. The main lodge has a few video games, but is a great place to chill and read. The owners are relaxed but hard-working and attentive. The beach is a bit tiny (good for little ones), and overall the resort was quiet enough that I never was irritated with neighbors. A highlight of our visit was a pontoon rental that we navigated through the lakes to the edge of the Boundary Waters (actually, about 50 yards into the BWCA before I realized that I shouldn't be there and promptly turned around). Lovely, medium-sized lakes with a lot of great scenery (at least for flat northern Minnesota). We're coming back with our 9-year old grandson to rent an older cabin right on the water where he can step outside to fish at 6 in the morning without worrying about him. Oh, and bring your bicycles so you can ride the Mesabi Trail out to Tower. Surprisingly hilly in places, but a beautiful trail. We positioned two cars to avoid a round-trip.

This was our third stay with Sandy and Kerry Davis at WIBR! Their cabins are nice, and if you…read moreneed anything, all have to do is ask. The power actually went out one night while we were there, and they had a back up generator so that the well would stay running to supply us with water! We were able to cook on the grill and had flashlights, so we fared just fine. They have pontoon rentals (extra charge) , canoes and paddle boats that are included in the rental. They have a swimming beach on the lake. We have always enjoyed our stays here. Will likely go again in the future.