Beautiful, Remote Lakeside Cabin 9 Mi. From Ely, Wildlife Galore; Starlink: Dock

Ely, Minnesota
$373 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Winter guests welcome! We are currently seeking for a winter guest that can rent Nov-April. We are providing an amazing rental rate, please inquire. Guest will be responsable for plowing & gas.

This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin sits peacefully on the shores of Garden Lake, just 8.5 miles east of Ely, Minnesota, and 1.5 miles off Fernberg Road. Fully solar-powered and open year-round, it's a beautifully crafted, secluded retreat—ideal for couples seeking a romanticlakeside escape or small families eager to experience the magic of Canoe Country.

Surrounded by nature, the cabin offers direct water access to the BWCA and sits on the pristine, spring-fed Garden Lake—renowned for excellent fishing and boating with no horsepower limit. The private dock is perfect for tying up your boat or casting a line at sunset. No need for bottled water—enjoy clean, cold water from a 300+ foot well.

Inside, a wall of windows welcomes in natural light and stunning lake views. The open-concept first floor includes a cozy kitchen, dining area, and living room warmed by a wood-burning stove. The living room also features two futons, providing additional sleeping arrangements for guests. A full-size bed is located in the downstairs bedroom, while a spiral staircase leads to a loft with a twin and full bed, plus an air mattress—an ideal place to wake up surrounded by treetops and tranquility.

The outdoor features truly make this property shine. A spacious sundeck wraps around two sides of the cabin, offering a peaceful setting for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or sunset cocktails with a lake view. The 95-foot private dock with a bench provides ample space for fishing or tying up your boat, while a cedar pontoon swim raft anchored in the bay invites endless summer fun. Guests can also take advantage of the included 17' aluminum Grumman canoe with paddles and life jackets. An outdoor fire pit with bench seating, a gas grill, and a dedicated fish cleaning station round out the experience—making this cabin the ultimate lakeside retreat for outdoor lovers.

For over 20 years, this cabin has hosted guests from around the world. The owner, who lived here each winter, cherished visits from his four-legged neighbors—deer, foxes, and even the occasional bear, who still roam nearby.
Come be part of this special place, where generations of guests return year after year to unwind, reconnect, and immerse themselves in the beauty of the north woods.

Amenities & Features – Trails End Cabin

• WiFi: High-speed Starlink Internet

• Climate Control: Air conditioned with dual-fuel heating (electric & propane)

• Sleeping Arrangements:
1 bedroom with a double-size bed
Loft with 1 double bed, 1 twin bed & air mattress
Living room with 2 futons

• Kitchen: Fully equipped for cooking and dining

• Water: Clean drinking water from a deep well, certified by the Health Dept.

• Bathroom: Full bath with tub/shower

• Entertainment: DVD player, Roku, surround sound system

• Wood Stove: Glass door stove - guests to bring their own wood

• Outdoors:
Large sundeck with beautiful lake views
Outdoor fire pit with benches
95’ private dock with bench
Fish cleaning station
Gas grill

• Watercraft & Fun:
17’ aluminum Grumman canoe (paddles & life jackets included)
Cedar pontoon swim raft with ladder, anchored in the bay
Fishing map of local lakes

• Extras:
Linens included
Extremely private setting
Boat launch available for private boats

Winter Access Note: A 4x4 or AWD vehicle is required to reach the cabin during winter and early spring months.


Once a Reservation is made Guest will receive our standard Rental Agreement, this will need to be reviewed, signed and sent back to us.

Dock is only available when weather permits, typically from mid-May through October. Please inquire for availability.

During November to April we offer special monthly rental rates, please inquire.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Renewable Energy Used Unit Size: 1080 Sq Ft (100 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Dock Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fish Cleaning Table On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Local Maps
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mike H.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    We love this place especially for the location and privacy

  • kyle k.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Loved the place and the indoor wood fire stove! Would recommend to a friend. There was also a canoe that was just wonderful to take out and paddle around the lake. There were a lot of flys but they left a fly swatter and we put that to use. 5 out of 5.

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this snug and cozy cottage in a private and serene bay. It’s not a luxury property, and only spritly parties will be able to comfortably make the treck up the winding staircase, but this property oozes north woods charm. The house has board games, puzzles, a tv with access to movies, and had a well-stocked kitchen, complete with plastic bags and spices. My kids loved picking wild raspberries and catching frogs, and we loved watching sunsets over the water and stargazing at night. If you’re prone to complain about thread count, this isn’t the property for you, but if you want to create amazing family memories I cannot recommend highly enough.

  • Robert and Lori P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    This is our 10th time to Trail End Cabin. Also love the quiet up here and the beauty of the lake.

  • Dan P.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2023

    Stayed Oct 24, 2023

    This was our third stay at the cabin and it was just as great as our first two. The cabin is in a great location, not far from Ely but still remote enough to give you that getting-away-from-it-all feeling. It's a very cozy cabin, especially when you have a fire going in the woodstove. It's well-furnished and is in a great spot on Garden Lake with a nice dock for lake access. It's a wonderful place to relax, swim, fish, observe wildlife or just curl up in front of the fire with a good book. Check-in was super-easy and the cabin had everything we needed. Highly recommended.

  • Ericha C.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2023

    Stayed Oct 5, 2023

    This place had it all. Quiet secluded location, dock access, wildlife (squirrels, chipmunks, swans, birds, and deer) plus fall colors. Didn’t catch too many fish but time on the lake was serene. Cabin had gorgeous views and was fully equipped. We were sad to see our time end. We hope to visit again!

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2023

    Stayed Aug 26, 2023

    My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We made friends with the chipmunks and rabbits and bought birdseed for the birds, and filled up the hummingbird feeders while we were there. We saw and heard several loons on the lake and really enjoyed our canoe trips. Ely is a great little town! If you’ve ever seen the movie with Chevy Chase, called Funny Farm, Ely reminded us of the town of Redbud. We have two suggestions. Provide more towels and get at least a queen size bed. Sleeping in a double bed can be challenging with your partner so you don’t fall off! Lol! This cabin is very secluded and tucked away in the woods. FYI bare right when you see the first fork in the road! My husband and I really wish we lived on this property!

  • Pamela G.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    We absolutely loved this stay in Ely! The dock fishing was great for my husband and the nice and private location was nice for my kids to run around and play. This location was also a short drive to Ely which made running in to town for necessities a breeze. Thanks for a wonderful time away from home! ❤️

  • Katrina J.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    Well the bird feeder was great saw so many different variety birds and 3 hummingbirds. Went for a walk at dusk on the trail leading up to the cabin and saw a bear eating berries! While we didn’t catch any fish or get any bites this place is perfect for canoeing. Had fun swimming right off the dock and the sunsets were amazing. Loved it.

  • Colin C.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2023

    Stayed Aug 6, 2023

    We had a great stay! Fishing, sunsets, loons calling a true boundary waters experience! The cabin was very comfortable.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$373+
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