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Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.

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Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

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Ely, MN
  • White Iron Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally.

Stay at The White Iron Heritage Haus , a Beautiful Vintage 1 bedroom cabin on the shore of White Iron Lake, In Ely, MN. White Iron Lake is fed by the Kiwishiwi river, enjoy exploring islands and river bed trails as well as the abundance of top of the world lake fishing, catching Walleye, Northern Pike and Crappie (there is a boat dock and lake access) ... coming together of family time is easy to have with the lack of walls found in the open floor plan of of this cute cabin. There is the creature comforts of running water, full kitchen with a dining area, bathroom, one queen bed and two twin beds. Enjoy a fire in the fire place while kicking back after a long day of enjoying the out doors or the culture of Ely in the summer.

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Jeff Jokela
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English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ely

Ely is home to this cabin. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Superior National Forest and Bear Head Lake State Park.
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Ely, MN

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome toThe White Iron Heritage! where coming together happens naturally. located?

Situated in Ely, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Superior National Forest and White Iron Lake. Dorothy Molter Museum is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

We loved staying at Jeff’s cabin. We loved the remoteness of his place and yet still not a far drive into town, about 10-15 min. Jeff was a generous host and gave us tons of useful information about the area and things to do. We would definitely recommend staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful,cozy cabin

We loved staying here. Jeff is so friendly and helpful and the cabin is lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter cabin

The cabin is charming and comfortable. Jeff was very knowledgeable about the area and was very accommodating. We’d definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Verify your reservation

We arrived at 9:30pm on the agreed-upon day to find the cabin occupied. We texted the owner but did not hear back until after noon the next day, by which time we had been forced to make other lodging plans. He apologized, but too little, too late.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Stay!

The cabin is everything you could need! It is decorated! It is cushioned! It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

Staying at Jeff's cabin was nothing short but great! It's cozy and rustic—but 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin

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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on White Iron lake

We had a wonderful time. The cabin is even more charming and welcoming in person than in the photos. We are almost disappointed we had too many things to do during our time in Ely ... we would have loved to spend more quiet time in the cabin. It was clean and tidy, had everything we could have wanted or needed, and had a very homey feel. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay……..great cabin and location

We had a wonderful time. The cabin is delightfully rustic but well appointed. So we were wanting for nothing and we’re entertained by all the many decorations. My wife and I loved the cabin. Enchanting is a good word. Jeff, the owner was wonderful. He lives nearby so he is available for questions and help. He gave us a boat tour of the huge lake and allowed us to use a canoe and a small boat with a 15 hp engine. We used the canoe multiple times and caught many different species of fish: pike, perch, blue gill, brook trout. The cabin is about 100 paces from the lake, so fishing is easy to do for just an hour or two, or the entire day. Jeff has a lovely camp dog too! Honsu is his name. Never barked. Overall, great stay. Thanks Jeff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ely Experience

Great location on White Iron Lake. The cabin was quaint. It had everything we needed. Loved Hanzo, Jeff’s dog. Jeff was a wealth knowledge regarding the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandt B.

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Quiet

Quiet rustic cabin in the woods. Very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

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Peaceful getaway

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool and cozy

Loved the cabin. Peaceful getaway. Jeff is a friendly and respectful host. Honzo is a great dog …thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation at its finest.

This cabin was perfect in every way. Cozy, charming and had everything we needed. The weather was perfect for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White Iron Heritage is great

We really enjoyed our 3 nights at the WIH. Our young dog was occasionally over-distracted by Hanzo, Jeff’s dog, but Hanzo is a very good boy and we all did fine :) lived the water access and location near to Ely and the boundary waters. Will keep in mind for a later visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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Heritage Haus--the most charming cabin in Minnesota

We loved every single thing about our stay at Heritage Haus! The cabin itself is so charming and comfortable. Beautiful layout for a small cabin, a very comfortable bed and sleeping area, exceedingly well stocked kitchen area, excellent bathroom with shower, and a living area including two small beds that double as sofas. Plenty of nice linens for our stay. Gorgeous art and furnishings consistent with an older, well maintained cabin. There is lots of interesting reading material about the area and its history as well as many maps of the area. The host provided everything we might need for a comfortable stay; he said you only need to bring what you want to eat and drink, that was very accurate! The host is so accommodating, he was available and had lots of information but certainly not intrusive. His dog was a pleasure, especially since we had left ours at home (we flew to Minnesota). Outside there is a fire ring and seating for four as well as two barbecues and plenty of firewood. The cabin is located on the edge of Cold Iron lake, about a 50 foot setback and about a 10 minute drive from downtown Ely. He even offered us a boat ride around the lake when we didn't take advantage of the canoe or the motor boat. We would most definitely choose to stay here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

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heritage haus

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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Loved the log cabin!

We spent three nights here with our dog and felt very much at home in this century-old log cabin with modern facilities and even wi-fi. Jeff did everything to make his guests feel comfortable and welcome, and it was really a fun place to stay. We are campers and the grounds were very much like a nice campsite with tall trees, wildflowers and a fire pit with plenty of wood available. We actually heard more birds in the trees than we ever heard in state park campgrounds. The furniture in the cabin was clean and comfortable, the kitchen had everything you need, and there was plenty of hot water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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Beautiful & Quiet Location

This cabin is adorable, cozy and located in a very quiet area - just what we were looking for in our getaway! Jeff (& his dog) were great and even left fresh flowers on the table for us. Thanks so much, Jeff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin on the lake

Fun stay " up north" in an historic one room log cabin. The cabin is small - I can't imagine 4 people there. Queen bed and two twins (that double as couches) were comfortable with lots of pillows. 2 recliners and a table with 4 chairs. Kitchen and bath are well stocked. The cabin is full of cool antiques and an eclectic lot of paintings and prints - definitely maximulist in decor. Jeff was a good host. I would have liked written check-in and check-out instructions but it all worked out. The cabin is easy to find, but I would suggest arriving in the daylight. We tried to park at the boathouse! Like many MN lake cabins, you have close neighbors. It is not remote. You park right outside the cabin. We did not use the offered boat, canoe and outside firepit but they looked in good condition. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

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"Almost Remote" Babymoon/Anniversary

This cabin is so cute and cozy! Oh how I wish I could stay longer!! Would happily live in this cabin forever lol. Amenities are great, you have everything you'd want or need in there. The bathroom/shower was so nice and warm with a built in heater, hot water, and high pressure. Fireplace is great if you know what you're doing and it was just cool enough for us to enjoy. Jeff and his dog are a hoot :) thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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Short Getaway!

Great visit again, thank you Jeff!! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Hibbing, USA

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Cozy Cabin

We loved our stay at Jeff’s! A great place with lots of fun memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I had a wonderful stay.

Very relaxing, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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Great host

Thanks Jeff. You made our Ely stay memorable, we Aussies appreciate your sense of humour. Your knowledge of the environment where you live is great. We’d like to thank you and Hanzo for making our stay memorable. We will return to Ely next year. Hanzo is a beautiful dog. Dave and Raye Sydney Australia
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Jokela

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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.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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.

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