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.

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.

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!

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.