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827 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731
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Ranked #2 of 3 Ely B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Beautiful and relaxing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2005
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The Blue Heron B & B is very beautiful,clean, and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay. The B & B is tastefully decorated, our bed was very comfortable, and the scenery, of course, is unbeatable!! There is plenty to do if you are the outdoorsy-type. Hiking, birdwatching,canoeing are just some of the activities available. Our host and hostess were very pleasant; at times, however, had difficulty telling us about some local attractions and directions to these sites. The breakfasts were tasty, served on time, but portions could not be described as "hearty". We thought it odd that there was a charge for microwave popcorn, cans of soda, etc. as most B & B's we've stayed at have snacks,etc. available at no cost. These certainly were minor things, as overall, our stay was wonderful and we would recommend it to those who like B & B's.

  • Stayed July 2005
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“a fab find for just your friends”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2004
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the dining room at blue heron is one of those rare great finds to share with only your friends. The menu is exciting, the food incredible and the atmosphere is outstanding. It is located at the blue heron bed & breakfast on the edge of two million acres of drop dead beautiful wilderness. The restaurant is in a log cabin on a lake at the end of the road 8 miles from the town of ely. The dining room only has five tables and reservations and menu selections have to be made at least a day ahead (sooner in the summer). The food makes truely makes my taste buds smile. The place is romantic & quiet and there are five beautiful bedrooms available if you want to stay there. The restaurant is a one man operation & I'm amazed & wonder how the chef (roy) does it all so well.

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“Fantastic experience at the Blue Heron”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2004
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We stayed at the Blue Heron last weekend. Their location is at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and overlooks Farm Lake. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. We stayed in the "so forth" room which looks out onto Farm Lake and points north. As the proprietor said "there is little between us and Hudson Bay".The food at the Blue Heron came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The Blue Heron offers complimentary show shoes and canoes along with a traditional Finnish sauna.It was our first time to the BWCA and we will return soon!

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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