We decided to take a romantic getaway for our 15th Anniversary and Superior Gateway Lodge did not…read moredisappoint! The location is great with being about 5 minutes from Two Harbors, but in a serene wooden setting. The house/lodge is beautiful! The craftsmanship is lovely and the decor has a warm lodge feeling. The house has multiple common areas outside of your private room that you can play board games, play the piano, mingle or just enjoy the view from the gorgeous windows. Ron and Leah are the Innkeeper's and they are super friendly, sweet and knowledgeable about the area. We stayed in the King Romantic Suite. The room was very spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable! The large bathroom also had a two person jetted tub that we enjoyed. In addition, they had wine waiting for us in our room at no additional cost, so nice! The breakfast was delicious! Leah prepared peach stuffed crepes with a blueberry cream topping. The bacon...ohhh the bacon was soooo good! They prepare organic food and you can tell the difference! We also had yogurt, granola, fruit toppings, orange juice and coffee. You can tell they truly care and want their quests to have an enjoyable, relaxing time. Will stay again and will even get my parents a stay for their anniversary!

This is a spectacular B&B!!! Ron & Leah are true Minnesotan's. Not too far off the highway and…read moreclose to some great restaurants on the lake. Amenities were comfortable and clean. Very secluded and quiet. 10/10 would recommend!

Very clean and comfortable beds in motel. It feel like you stepped into the 1990s with the bedding,…read morebut everything was so clean!

We didn't have any reservation but his vacancy sign out front was a welcome sight. Boy were we…read moreever pleased with the accommodations...so clean and retro perfect for our needs. The owner was super nice and helped us when we got locked out. We could walk downtown to all we wanted to see but quiet little motel off the road. Had the best night's sleep in the whole tripWill recommend him to all our friends!

A bit of heaven on earth! This place is a hidden gem on the North Shore. We stayed in Serenity,…read moremid-June and found all the comforts of home and more. Very detailed in providing guests everything needed for a special getaway from the tasteful decor, comfortable beds, and kitchen furnishings. If you do not want to cook, there are a number of restaurants nearby. Close to bike trails, skiing, and hiking. Spectacular views of the lake and access to the beach below with larger rocks ledges to the east and smaller rock beaches to the west. We will definitely be back!

From the owner: The most peaceful space available on the North Shore.read more

Online shopping, information, websites and blog is the best I have ever seen.read more

From the owner: Family Minnesota vacation resort with 10 housekeeping cabins in a wilderness setting on Jasper…read moreLake. Located in NE Minnesota, (Ely, MN) and 5 miles south of the Canadian border. We are on a smaller lake with few people. Free Wifi in cabins and beach toys for guests. Motors are allowed on boats but generally it is very quiet. Our lodge property has waterfall and creek running through the middle. This our 72nd year of continuous operation by the same family. Many of our cabin rental guests have been coming yearly for 30 to 50 years continuously! We also offer kevlar canoe rentals to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness for day paddles or extended camping stays. Northwind Lodge is a very nice place to enjoy Minnesota's wilderness for a week. Please check out our out short stay specials and complete cabin outfitting as well.

Relaxing. Great views. I would stay again. Bring your own pillows. There were not many bugs,…read morebeing June.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bluefin Bay! Waking up to the sunrise over the water was such a…read morehighlight, and the beach was beautiful. The nightly s'mores were a fun touch, and the pool and hot tub were relaxing, with a pretty walkway leading to them. Our room was comfortable, with cozy beds and extra bedding, which we appreciated. We loved that the main lodge had hot coffee and ice water available - as well as games and loves to check out! That said, the exterior is starting to show some age, with weeds throughout the grounds and overgrown bushes making the sidewalks feel crowded. A window on our room was broken and the indoor pool was out of commission. While the activities are a great perk, one was full before I could attend, and the yoga class I signed up for didn't have an instructor show up. Overall though, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay and I'd happily come back again!

We have been making an annual trip to Kinsey's Houseboats for 5 years now. This is where I find my…read moreserenity. The lake is big enough not to see anyone else for days. Never had a problem with the houseboats or Murray and his staff. We have never been disappointed. Headed back this month and can't wait!

We were so happy with our experience. We rented Boat 6, the three bedroom houseboat. We have a…read morewonderful time enjoying the lake, the peace and quiet, family time around the campsites, and just a easy and wonderful experience. This was the first time renting a houseboat and the staff has good instructions for our captain and have very useful maps to navigate by. We got to fish all day and everyone got a bite at some point. Staff sold us ice to transport our fish and had tons of dry firewood to start our campfires. Beds were comfortable and everyone got good sleep after all the fresh air every day. Thank you for the memories.

After several visits over the years, I could give a 3- or 4-star review, depending on where you sit…read moreand which server you get. Sitting on the deck is ideal, but very difficult to obtain at dinnertime. The main dining room is okay, but I'm not a big fan of the rustic look (and I certainly don't agree that it is "rustic, yet elegant" as noted on their website. If you arrive at peak time then you might be relegated to a table in the lobby, which just isn't my idea of a nice dinner venue. The menu is a bit variable also -- there are some very good offerings and several so-so dishes. I've found that the specials and fish dishes tend to be better. Note that you really need to call for a reservation; ideally 3-7 days before you want to go. There aren't very many higher-quality restaurants in Ely and they get busy very quickly during peak season.

Perfect place to stay while in Ely. Looking forward to our next visit this summer of 2026 ! Always…read morea treat to be at Burnside Lodge . Looking forward to being there this summer. It's the nicest place to stay that I know of in northern Minnesota.

We did the half-day sea cave tour and it was really cool! Our guides, Paul and Tony, were great!…read moreSuper friendly and knowledgeable about the caves and the area in general and very safety conscious. If you are used to only paddling rivers, and lakes that are not Lake Superior, be ready for a workout. If you don't kayak a lot, I'd recommend the half day option. It was a great day! Highly recommend!

This was a great paddle out to the caves near Meyers Beach. Abby and her associate were very…read moreprofessional and provided all the necessary safety precautions and kayaking techniques. I've kayaked AK, HI and the San Juans (WA) and this was the best! It's a very short bus ride to Meyers Beach so you don't waste a lot of time getting on the water. As a side note, I later learned from another type of boat tour on Madeline Island that there are a few pretenders in the kayak tour business but Lost Creek is considered by locals to be one of the best!!

This was an out of the way place. But this was definitely. Worth the drive to see. The view of the…read morelake was awesome. The owner of this place went out of their way to accommodate us. Could not have asked for a nicer host. If I lived closer I would definitely be coming back to this resort. Thanks again

We love to tent up in the north shore during fall colors season. We aren't great at planning ahead…read moreso we scramble to find a campground.t he state parks are always booked months in advance, so it's the small private campgrounds in the area we enjoy. This one is sitting right on the lax lake. Every campsite will have some sort of view of the lake with some trees but it is not heavily wooded. You can see your neighbor but you're not packed in their like some campsites without any trees. Each campsite had plenty of space with a picnic table and a fire pit. I was a little disappointed in the one car rule because there was so much space to fit two cars and two tents at one campsite. It seems more of a family oriented campground that would be great for kids. We don't have any, so the kids got a little annoying for us. Especially when they are playing and yelling outside at seven in the morning. The bathrooms and quarter operated showers are well kept, clean and aren't far from any of the tent sites. The office is adorable and has a decent selection of snacks and camping things, like fire firewood, if you forget anything. You can also rent kayaks and pontoons for the lake. I felt that the tent sites were a little on the higher side for a campground but understandably so being on a lake with full bathroom, showers and laundry.