pleasant, comfortable, relaxing. jeff an iconic outdoorsman graciously provided content to areas of interest for us then respectfully let us discover our own adventure. walleye from the lake, huckleberries from the island--just a few of the finds. ...one picture sums it up.
This cabin is exactly as you see it. No tv- no ac- no problem! Quaint with everything you would need. We took the boat out and explored a bit if the lake.Jeff is very knowledgeable about the area.
Cabin was cozy, clean, and eclectic. We enjoyed reading the varied books, magazines, and newspapers in the cabin. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. Enjoyed sitting on the dock and riding in the boat. My husband even caught a few pike. Cabin was conveniently located for taking care of business in Ely. Host, Jeff, was a pleasure.
Very nice cabin. Had everything we needed. We tend to use these as bases and are usually gone most of the day. Clear directions for checking out would be helpful. Had a wonderful stay
Jeff is a wealth of knowledge about the area and history. being able to launch our boat from
cabin site was a nice time saving advantage.
amazing property!
Great location on White Iron Lake. The cabin was quaint. It had everything we needed. Loved Hanzo, Jeffâs dog. Jeff was a wealth knowledge regarding the area.
Not necessarily private as others have stated, as owners home is close, but it is quiet and peaceful. My husband and I and our 10 year old fit perfectly in the small cabin which is beautifully decorated in an old fashioned, pre-technology style.
We loved the boat, fishing off the dock, the fire pit, and exploring Ely!
We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. We used it as a base camp for day trips into the BWCAW and exploring Ely. The host was gracious and helpful. Having Hanzo( the dog)'s enthusiastic greetings added joy to the stay :)
Staying at Jeff's cabin was nothing short but great! It's cozy and rusticâbut with a bath, running water, heat, and a kitchen. Perfect to bring kids and get them to enjoy the outdoors when it gets to cold for rent camping. (My 7 and 4 y.o. heard the wolves howl and caught a 30 inch Northern right off the dock.)
Jeff is a great host who accommodates to all your needs. We'll definitely be back!
Life long Ely recreational resident. Family bought property on White Iron Lake in 1962 and have been privileged to enjoy summers and winter vacations all the years since. No other place in the world I'd rather be. That said, have had a Illinois drivers license since I started driving, and have lived in Evanston Illinois the past 32 years. When am I moving to Ely? It's a process, I'm working on it.
Started living on an island. Problem is the winter freeze and spring thaw, hard to operate at those times. When fate allowed this property came my way, it was unimproved, no road, no well, no buildings, but a sweet location with lake and Bear Island River frontage and plenty of acreage. Now that the infrastructure is all there life is good.
Heritage Haus was built in the early 1920's by Finnish log builders hewn from tamarack logs fell on site. It was one of several cabins at Burley's Fish Camp Resort a mile or so up the shore. We dismantled, moved, and rebuilt it at the present location. As a youngster I remember getting minnows and night crawlers from the old bait house, and then a cold 7UP at the main lodge from Grandma Burley herself. Heritage Haus has served as a guest cabin for our Heritage Villa next door. It is my favorite place to stay.