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Timber Trail Lodge and Outfitter

HC 1, Box 3111, Ely, MN 55731-9328
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Timber Trail Lodge and Outfitter
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Minneapolis, MN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We stayed here the week before the fishing opener and were very much impressed with the quietness. We stayed in the newest cabin, Wintergreen, and had plenty of room and lots of solitude. The main portion of the resort looked a bit cramped, but probably normal for most resorts in the area. We got a great pricing deal and were... More

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Savage, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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We just returned from a Thanksgiving weekend stay at Timber Trail. We stayed in Basswood cabin (2 adults and our dog). It was clean and cozy. We appreciated the rustic setting with the nice view of the lake. We enjoyed cooking, playing games at the big kitchen table, and reading by the fireplace. It was our first time to Ely,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011 via mobile

Had a pretty nice stay in the offseason. The location was prime on beautiful farm lake. Our cabin was very well maintained on the inside, every thing worked well, the water was hot, and you could tell that the owners take good care of the cabins. It's only fair to point out some of the things that detracted from an... More

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Lemont, Illinois, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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We have been coming here every Aug. for the last 11 yrs. with friends that have been coming here since the Forsbergs opened 18 yrs ago. We travel 11 hrs. from Illinois and can say it has been worth it every time. They always make us feel like we are family and do whatever they can to make our stay... More

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Sycamore, illinois, USA
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

I have been to Timber Trails 17 times over the past ten years, and each trip is a treat. We've stayed in several different cabins, and each one was great. The Forsberg family is always so welcoming to us. And, if you need a guide, like we always do, Rob Nelson will not disappoint. Our September trip this year was... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011 via mobile
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This was our best family trip yet. There was something for everyone...canoeing, hiking, fishing, shopping, sandy beach with paddle boats and kyacks. The cabins were adorable and very clean with helpful staff. A must destination.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011
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My extended family (3 generations + dogs) has been staying at Timber Trail for at least a week each summer for probably close to 20 years (and coming to the Ely area for much longer than that). We have stayed in at least three of the Timber Trail cabins as well as all 4 of the little motel efficiency kitchenettes,... More

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Superior, Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011
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Great cabins and awsome service. After staying at this perfect northwoods resort it's no wonder why ely is one of the coolest towns. I will be back this summer.

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Rockton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Our Blue Spruce Cabin was our home away from home for the last 5 days. Since there wasn't any snow in our area we drove 10 hours to find snow. The cabin was centrally located on the Tomahawk trail and was 15 minutes tops from downtown Ely. Cabin was clean, the beds were very comfortable and were well equipped for... More

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Maple Grove, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011
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I guess they don't care much for snowmobilers. No dining not even a glass of wine by a warm fire in a lodge at this place. In fact they claim to be a Lodge but it really isn't what most people would consider a Lodge. You know like the one by the bridge or the nice one in Ely where... More

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MNEly, Owner at Timber Trail Lodge and Outfitter, responded to this review
5 March 2011

Unfortunately this reviewer is seeking amenities we do not offer at Timber Trail Lodge as indicated in our website. When we are aware that guests are seeking resturant and bar facilities we gladly refer them to a property that offers those amenities. We do not. During the winter we mainly provide contract housing for the International Wolf Center and Wintergreen... More

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