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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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Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“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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laurium mi
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful Vacation Retreat!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2007
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My husband and I stayed for a week at Lady Bug Lodge and had a wonderful time! We are returning in 2007 as well. The pontoon boat that came with the cabin was a tremendous perk (although the fishing was not good for us--our fault, not the lodge owners--they were more than helpful and offer guide service as well). We would definitly recommend Lady Bug Lodge for families and couples!

  • Liked — pontoon boat came with cabin rental
  • Disliked — driving time is over 6 hours from my home
  • Stayed July 2006, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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minneapolis
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great stay at Ladybug Lodge”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2006
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people found this review helpful

This is the second year that my husband and I have stayed at the Ladybug Lodge, and we hope to stay here again next year. The cabin we stayed in is located right on the water so we could hear the loons calling during the night. We made good use of the pontoon boat and kayaked the Burntside River - a bald eagle flew almost directly over us. Elizabeth and Bernie and their family were wonderful hosts.

  • Liked — location, resort owners
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Coon Rapids, MN.
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“nice cabins, great value for the dollar, great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2006
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people found this review helpful

We stayed 6 nights and 5 days at Lady Bug Lodge. The cabin had been redone for 2006 and it was very nice. The fishing, while not so good for us was very good for everyone else so I will blame ourselves on this shortcoming. The owners were very gracious and accomodating. We enjoyed the place so much we are returning next year. It is only about 10-15 minutes away from downtown Ely. There is live bait available on-site. You get a pontoon (w/motor) and canoe with your cabin and the cost of all of this is more then reasonable. I would highly recommend this place. Shagawa lake is where the lodge is located and the lake was beautiful and you can canoe into the Burntside river which is very peaceful and serene.

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