Bear Cabin At Wilderness Wind near Armstrong Lake near Ely, Mn

Ely, Minnesota
$162 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

We are asking our guests to bring their own sheets and pillow cases. Thank you for your understanding.



Bear Cabin at Wilderness Wind offers a lovely respite for a romantic getaway or a fun location for a family vacation close to nature. Bear Cabin is a historic rustic log cabin with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, an enclosed porch that faces west toward the lake for sunset viewing. The kitchen has a water cooler to be filled from outdoor spigot, a refrigerator, a stove, microwave oven and coffeemaker. The nearby bath house has hot showers, lavatory sinks, and latrine toilets. Guests can use the on site canoes and kayaks to paddle beautiful Lake Armstrong. The gravel beach offers swimming in view of ample lakeside seating for family gathering. Guests can gather around the lakeshore firepit for a bonfire after enjoying the sunset over the lake.
Day trips to nearby Boundary Waters, hiking or biking on the Mesabi trail, all the amenities of shopping and sightseeing in and around nearby Ely can be enjoyed with this cabin as a base.
This cabin is owned and operated by Chicago Voyagers to benefit their objectives of offering outdoor programs such as biking, hiking, climbing, cross country skiing, and paddling to youth that might not otherwise have access to such activities. Getting youth out in nature is important, but the programs also strive to build self-confidence and specifically teach leadership and teamwork skills. Thank you for supporting Chicago Voyagers with your stay at Bear Cabin!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    Soap Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Chris

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Communication about the property expectations was more modern than the very rustic cabin and bathhouse. The old fashioned outhouse was not what I expected. The lack of technology was fine. For over two hundred a night I expected clean sheets and a little more fit and finish. The advertising is outstanding and I really support the cause but was disappointed when the cabin was over 85 degrees and only two or three windows opened

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    We love Wilderness Wind so much! Summer is simply not complete without at least one visit here. The cabins are adorable, the company is wonderful and of course the scenery. My husband and stepson love the fishing of course, and I just enjoy reading my book listening to the wind in the trees. I heartily recommend to anyone!

  • Sara R.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Nothing fancy. Just like a cabin should be. Love this place. Small. Friendly.

  • Elizabeth A.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    It was so beautiful there, very clean. Jay was an excellent host. We will be returning and referring to everyone. Thanks for the great time!

  • Justine N.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    ….and that’s exactly what we did! Our stay was better than hoped in celebrating my birthday. My fiance took me to a place he described as majestic and that it is. We could have stayed in town but the true experience of Ely was here. The sunrise and sunset out our window was magnificent! Living of the needs in life made it that more memorable. We will definitely be heading North again!

  • Randi S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    We enjoyed the Bear Cabin! A few windows don’t open which was a bummer but we brought extra fans from home as the cabin doesn’t have A/C and it was about 90 degrees. We enjoyed all the amenities, bathrooms are clean and very close! The commons area is great for any items you may have forgotten! We will definitely go back!

  • Diane V.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    This is a darling cabin and a great location. Thank you!

  • don u.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    was very nice and quiet

  • Gaby R.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Amazing

  • Craig Josh Y.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2023

    Stayed Aug 13, 2023

    Very nice rustic cabin. Jay was a great host.

  • Diane W.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2023

    Stayed Jul 5, 2023

    Very nice to have access to canoes and paddle boat plus firewood for the campfire. Very rustic cabins that take you back in time

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$197+
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