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2279 Grant McMahan Blvd., Shagawa Lake, Ely, MN 55731
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Lady Bug Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Immediately booked again for next year!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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We really enjoyed our stay at Lady Bug Lodge. It was a simple and convenient place to stay, just minutes from downtown Ely. And what we especially enjoyed was having our own pontoon. This allowed us to strike the perfect balance between recreational and educational. Each day we were able to fish, swim, kayak, etc. and then later explore the Wolf Center, the Bear Center or the Dorothy Molter museum. The cabins were clean and set up for simple cooking and grilling. We appreciated that our sweet dog could stay with us, so we weren't having to find a pet sitter. We enjoyed our vacation so much that we had to book again immediately.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Des Moines, Iowa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice Getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011
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Second time staying here and we are going back this year. The cabins are nice and clean and the pontoon boat that comes with your cabin is a very nice bonus. Very relaxing vacation.

  • Stayed August 2010, 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Twin Cities
1 review
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“Great vacation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2010
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This was our first time staying in the area and enjoyed our trip immensely. The staff at Lady Bug was very accomodating. Our cabin was a one bedroom that sat up on the hill but we were able to view the lake from our cabin on our deck. The pontoon was an added bonus, though we did not have the best luck with catching fish it was wonderful to tool around the lake and relax.

We would not hesitate to return to the Lady Bug resort.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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“Best fishing ever!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2009
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We have been going to Ely Mn for the last 8yrs for fishing. We rented the same cabin for 6 yrs, tried a different one in 2007 and then found LadyBug in 2008. I am happy to say we have ended our search for the perfect fishing vacation.
The owners are very friendly people. Very helpful, they even asked if we wanted their son to clean our fish for us! The cabins are nice, well kept, and very homey.
A pantoon boat comes with the cabin..which was great for my father-in law who is pushing 90. He can't sit too long in the fishing boat anymore so the pantoon worked great. Anyone looking for a family fishing vacation this is the spot.

  • Liked — The cabins were clean and comfy.
  • Stayed May 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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south dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“great getaway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2009
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Wife and I stayed at the resort for a short week, mainly due to the inclement weather which is natural for that time of year. We have no complaints about anything at the resort. Staff was great in all ways, the pontoon was a great addition, so we didn't have to pull the boat all the way from home. We caught fish and had a good time, hope to get back there in 2009.

  • Liked — access, staff friendliness, accomodad\tions
  • Disliked — nothing to complain about
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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