Burntside Lake, MN

Travel Guide

There's nothing like unwinding by the water while you're on vacation. Enjoy an afternoon picnic at Burntside Lake and then hang around for a peaceful sunset.

You'll want to have your camera within easy reach when you visit this body of water. It's a popular attraction in Ely. Also worthy of a photo or two is North American Bear Center. Conveniently close to Burntside Lake, it's another of this area's big drawcards.

Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin

Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin

Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"Really well stocked and supplied house. Spectacular views and easy access to the lake. This is our third visit and won’t be our last."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin
Motel Ely

Motel Ely

2 out of 5
1047 East Sheridan Street Ely MN
$115 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$127 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (611 reviews)
"Excellent pre camping staging spot"

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Motel Ely
Adventure Inn

Adventure Inn

2.5 out of 5
1145 E Sheridan St Ely MN
$121 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$134 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Dorothy ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
"Conveniently located, clean, friendly staff."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Adventure Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Yacht Club cabin on Burntside, with sauna

Yacht Club cabin on Burntside, with sauna

Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Very clean, updated, well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds. Lovely spacious sauna, cosy couch. The tv remote ran out of batteries one night; I messaged about it the next morning, and someone knocked at the door with fresh batteries within minutes. We hadn't realized that they ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Yacht Club cabin on Burntside, with sauna
Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin

Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin

Ely MN
Stay at this cabin in Ely. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"Really well stocked and supplied house. Spectacular views and easy access to the lake. This is our third visit and won’t be our last."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Stunning 4 Season Lake Burntside Log Cabin
Superb 4-bedroom house on Shagawa Lake with dock, boat lift, and total comfort.

Superb 4-bedroom house on Shagawa Lake with dock, boat lift, and total comfort.

Ely MN
Stay at this vacation home in Ely. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Little Long Lake and Dorothy Molter ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Superb 4-bedroom house on Shagawa Lake with dock, boat lift, and total comfort.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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