Burntside Lodge is just a destination; it is the most incredible experience that you will EVER, BAR-NONE have the privilege to take part in. You may not know Lonnie & Lou (the owners) yet; but, BELIEVE me...once you have had the opportunity to spend some time with them ~ you will leave as family !!!!

This location will supercede ALL of your expectations and the website is beautiful and very helpful ~ however, it does NOT do it justice. Your attitude will adjust the MINUTE you drive onto BURNTSIDE LODGE ROAD ! I PROMISE ! Each cabin is unique; but is still "old world" style and makes you feel like you are visiting the resort from "Dirty Dancing" ~ but only better !!!!!!

Our Meal was simply OUT of this WORLD ! We had Gourmet Honey from TAZMANIA, for crying out loud ! And the Potato Leek Soup was fantastic ! The Duck Confit and the Crab Balls were AMAZING !!! WOW ! And if leave that Bar/Restaurant without having AT LEAST one of their Signature ~ Blueberry Mojitos....you are crazy !

Get up THERE ! Do not wait for a special occasion ~ because EVERY you spend up there will be MORE than SPECIAL !!!!!

I miss it so much already and I have only been gone for 9 days :-( Can't WAIT to get back up there ! It is worth EVERY, SINGLE mile that you drive to get up there; because you are pretty far "up north" !!! THANK YOU LONNIE & LOU !!!!!

I went to Burntside Lodge for a 4 night stay to catch up with college girlfriends, one of whom I hadn't seen for 9 years. It was an amazing time and had something to offer for all tastes. One friend absolutely loved the wood burning sauna, one friend's favorite was sitting on the dock, another friend enjoyed the absolutely amazing restaurant, and my favorite was sitting in the lounge overlooking the lake with a nice glass of wine. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get away and enjoying all the north woods has to offer, but yet have all the amenities available if you wish. I can't get back soon enough!! Thanks for a trip that I will never forget!!

Burntside Lodge is absolute Heaven on Earth. The lodge and its surrounding 22 log cabins are on Burntside Lake in Ely, MN. We found this place in 1990 and can't wait each year for our annual visit. This is a fabulous place to get away from the stresses of life and "unclench". Burntside is family owned. Lou and Lonnie are wonderful hosts. The dining experience is wonderful - in a large open dining room overlooking the lake. Daughter Nicole is the head chef and has built a very creative gourmet menu and extensive wine list. Son Jacques runs the bar which is cozy and overlooks the lake as well. A bar menu is also available if you don't want to have a larger meal. A full breakfast menu is available on week-ends and during the week you can sit on bar stools and have your cappacino along with homemade scones or muffins.

The cabins are all unique. We stay in Cabin #8 which is a one bedroom (queen bed), with a full kitchen and a sitting area looking out on the lake. The bathroom is newly remodeled and a large deck with two adirondack chairs is the perfect place to relax a read a good book. What the cabins don't have - thankfully - are phones, televisions or internet hook-ups. This is truly a place to visit to get away from all of that. However, if you are too addicted, the main lodge does have a wireless internet.

There are also larger cabins with multiple bedrooms for families.

You can rent a canoe, kayak, or boats to enjoy time on Burntside Lake. The place mats in the dining room are maps of the lake. Finally, the lodge has a wonderful gift shop with unique art, cloting and collectibles.

We went up to Ely to enjoy the north woods experience. We only had one nite which was sad. I spend the whole summer in Minnesota but in Alexandria on Lake Miltona which is beautiful but Burnside Lake is like a different country and Burnside Lodge is the only place to go to experience the best northwoods experience. The lodge is a perfect example of a time gone by. Fire in large stone fireplace, drinks in lounge, looking out on the lake and the islands. An amazing dinner-4 star. Our cabin was right on the water. We sat on the dock and drank wine,listened to the loons call and watched the northern lights. It was an amazing nite. We retired to our sweet little cabin that had a super mattress. We slept well and hated to leave. I am sure we will return. Thanks to Lonnie for being so gracious and making us feel so welcome. All the staff was great!!!.