Northeast Minnesota Resorts and Lodges with Sightseeing

Ely, MN is a premier destination and elylodging.com can help you find that perfect vacation home. In fact, Ely Lodging owns several resorts in this beautiful and special area. That means you can choose a private, always exemplary vacation home in the location of your choice, among lakes, forests and endless outdoor fun year round. It also means you get the “extras,” including pontoon rentals, fishing boats, motors and plenty of accurate knowledge about the Northwoods. Whether it’s a remote, rustic fishing trip or a family getaway with all the luxuries, Ely Lodging can put you there in a privately-owned lakeside cabin or home with a world of amenities from one to six bedrooms. Learn More...

Deer Ridge Resort is a year-round place for families to explore the unbounded Minnesota wilderness. Right from the resort you can walk to the gorgeous Kawishiwi Waterfalls, or stroll down the onsite interpretive nature trail; in winter, this area on the four-lake White Iron chain transforms into a world of skiing, snowmobiling and dogsledding. You don’t even have to leave Deer Ridge for family fun: right onsite are game courts, a playground and available float plane rides from the dock! Of course, the fishing here is always spectacular - there’s a lake for every kind of fish you’re angling for. And 10 luxury lakeview log cabins surround a lodge for a true year-round family resort experience. Learn More...

Plan your outdoor escape at Nelson’s Resort, a unique blend of tranquility, luxury and pure fun. Nelson’s is situated on the edge of Minnesota’s famed Northwoods. Hiking, mountain biking or canoeing await the adventurer on the resort’s own three miles of private wilderness or at Voyageurs National Park; 12 miles of state and federal trails are close by. There’s a game room and a lodge here, along with a beach, a marina and the ideal spot for a bonfire beneath a clear Northwoods night sky. Choose any of the warm, comfortable one- or two-bedroom log cabins, perfect for families and just about any group, big or small. Nelson’s Resort is one of the premiere resorts in northern Minnesota! Learn More...

River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. is a naturally superior wilderness retreat. In this up-north haven, you’ll find entertainment in the great outdoors instead of the living room. The resort sits on a private peninsula, with a mile of secluded shoreline on Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi River. Fresh Northwoods air, pristine waters, starry skies and the scent of pine trees set the scene for days spent fishing, hiking, paddling, boating, or taking memorable trips to the Boundary Waters, outfitted by River Point. End active days in the comfort of a luxurious lakefront vacation home, villa, or cabin with a fireplace and whirlpool – upscale living in the great Northwoods! Learn More...

Lakes, Lounging and Laughs all Meld into Melgeorge’s!

Whether it be nature thrills or a game night in your own cabin, Melgeorge’s gives you its all! Melgeorge’s Elephant Lake Lodge and Resort is a hidden gem in the northern expanses of nature in Minnesota. The lakeside or lake view cabins at the resort are full of convenient additions like full kitchens, sun decks and charming country décor. Understated complexity and a twinge of old-time country life enliven the structures, which are some of the finest around. Fishing is popular on Elephant Lake, and there is no shortage of exotic activities in the area – wildlife sanctuaries, hiking trails, snowmobiling and so much more! Learn More...