Ely Getaway Near Town, Lakes, & Outdoor Recreation

Ely, MN often wins accolades such as ‘The Coolest Small Town in America’ by national travel magazines and websites. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental ‘Opal House’ offers a luxurious vintage feel, which serves as the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is also within walking distance to all Main Street attractions. The BWCAW is the most visited wilderness area in the U.S. with more than one million acres of wilderness and waterways, including more than 1,000 lakes!

The space
Walkable Location | Free WiFi | Full Kitchen

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress w/ Bedding

INDOOR LIVING: 3 Roku Smart TVs w/ Netflix and Prime Video, dining table, ceiling fans, reading nook, high-end furnishings, vaulted bedroom ceilings
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, Crockpot
OUTDOOR AREA: Porch, lounge furniture
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, linens, towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Street & sidewalk construction May-early October (7:00 AM-7:00 PM, Monday-Saturday)
PARKING: Free street parking

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This home sleeps 6 guests in 2 queen beds and 2 twins. An additional raised, self-inflating queen airbed is provided with bedding if needed.
- NOTE: All bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the second floor and require stairs; therefore, this property might not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, located above the garage and on the back of the house, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: The city of Ely will resurface Harvey Street and replace the sidewalks beginning in May 2025 and continuing until early October. Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday-Saturday. While there will certainly be periods of disruption on Harvey Street in front of the house, guests will always have direct access from the alley with a designated off-street parking spot directly behind the house