Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ely with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre

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Dining
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Property grounds
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services

Room options

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Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 2 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 4 Single Trundle Beds

Other

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

So Forth

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Etc

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

This and That

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds

So On

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
827 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • North American Bear Center - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Burntside Lake - 22 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Winton Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Samz - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ely Winton Historical Society - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Winton Liquor Store - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast and take advantage of free full breakfast, a firepit and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • A dock
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Blue Heron And Breakfast Ely
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Ely
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast located?

Situated in Ely, this bed & breakfast is steps from Superior National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of White Iron Lake and Dorothy Molter Museum. Burntside Lake is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) away.

Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved hearing the Loons, watching the humming birds and chipmunck while relaxing on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the use of the free kayaks. Very quiet, secluded property. Tiffany was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and quiet for sleeping
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Amazing location and setting. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Heron
Wonderful stay and fabulous hospitality 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful time! We haven’t been out in so long and were a little nervous with Covid but was extremely happy with our stay. Thank you everyone for such a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent place to start day tours. We used the canoe every day. Tiffany is a great host serving a delicious breakfast which varies every day. Soon we felt like home and had much choices to spend relaxing time in the living room, the decks and the garden. The cosy bed had a very good mattress.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
estful stop
Great B& B with a gracious hostess. Nice amenities and fun area. Canoes and kayaks a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Blue Heron B&B
Indoors and outdoors, everything about the Blue Heron B&B is just gorgeous! With easy access to the Boundary Waters, the Blue Heron is the perfect location for canoeing and kayaking. Tiffany and Chad are wonderful hosts, and Tiffany's breakfasts are delicious. Make sure you bring 100% Deet bug spray to ward off the mosquitoes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, comfortable, and terrific!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Heron and will book here again if we return. Tiffany had helpful recommendations about restaurants, outfitters, and hiking trails. Her breakfasts were outstanding -- not just yummy but beautiful -- and she accommodated some dietary restrictions in our group with ease. (We let her know before we arrived.) The common space was great for hanging out. It was really nice to be able to borrow a canoe or kayak and go out for an hour or so as opposed to renting canoes from someone in town. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a firm mattress and plenty of blankets. We also really enjoyed talking to the other guests at breakfast and around the firepit in the evenings. This is really top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Vacation
Tiffany was an amazing host! She is very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was delicious both mornings. We really enjoyed the use of the kayaks & canoes and nightly bonfire!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. The room was very clean and the company was so much fun. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiffany is a great fit to run this bed and breakfast. It was our first stay in a bed and breakfast and she made it very comfortable and enjoyable. This lake property has kayaks, a fire pit, and a very peaceful setting. We loved sitting on the deck right outside our room in the evening. In the morning, an excellent breakfast was served. We highly recommend to give Blue Heron a try. Great find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation
We had a great time with family. We loved having access to canoes and kayaks to enjoy the Lake. Tiffany was very helpful and had great breakfast each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

janalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Heron is a piece of paradise
We could not have chosen a more perfect place for our unexpected stay in Ely. The Blue Heron was spectacular. Tiffany was a super host. They provide complimentary canoes for guests to go out into the boundary waters which you can access right from the B&B. That adventure in itself was magnificent. It was such a peaceful place. When we arrived back to Blue Heron, we enjoyed great company visiting and laughing by the fire. We stayed in the This and That room. It was amazing. The bed was super comfortable. There was a daybed in the second room for extra guest. I will definitely be returning. Next time we are going to experience Minnesota in the winter. Can't wait to see our new friends, Tiffany and Chad, again. Thanks for being such a great host and sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Sebeka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and bonfire were great! We enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the perfect place for a two day family getaway. Tiffany was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. My only criticism is perhaps have a couple grills and more refrigerator space for guest use. With that being said, Tiffany was great about letting us use their personal grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place right on the edge of the BWCA!
The Blue Heron is an awesome B&B sitting right on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Tiffany was an excellent host and we also had the pleasure of meeting her parents, who were visiting and helping out. The rooms and the common area was very comfortable and the breakfasts were very good. My only disappointment was the condition of the canoes, which are free to use. None of the canoes had portage pads and the best canoe had no usable front seat. This was a minor inconvenience and we still managed to spend a long day in the beautiful BWCA! Thanks for a great time Tiffany and my wife says "Your mom is the bomb!"
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sweeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick quiet stay
Loved this, the quietness, the comfort the decor and the host was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B & B - beautiful location and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, out of the way yet close to Ely attractions, quiet B&B with very nice host. Free use of canoes and kayaks was a big plus. A little earlier breakfast would be nice for those who like to make the most of their vacation time. First on our list of places to stay when spending time in the Ely area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019