Lodging Properties

Bay View Lodge

Big Bay

Bay View offers cozy, remodeled cabins with knotty pine interiors and full decks. We welcome short visits and full weeks. Our dining room boasts the best cuisine on Lake Vermilion with a full view of our famous sunsets. Relax in our beautifully redecorated lodge. Enjoy your favorite cocktail in our full-service bar. Free use of canoes, paddle boats and playaks. Game room and sandy beach. Bait, gas, boats and motors available. Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Discover. Open year-round.

Black Bay Resort and Camp

Black Bay

Four 2 BR rental cabins with full kitchens with microwaves, bath, and hickory furnishings. Serene setting on 85 acres with 1/2 mile of shoreline. Upgraded yet charmingly unspoiled - the way Vermilion was 50 years ago. Sauna, fish cleaning house, lakeside lodge with TV, games & books galore, fire pit, boat launch and nice beach. Boats & motors, 25' pontoon, canoes & kayaks for rent. 7+ days rentals of one cabin or rent 4 cabins or main house with 3 cabins for family reunion/group retreat (up to 18). Exclusive use of camp when renting 3 cabins. Discount on 2 or more cabins. A totally private experience in the north woods. Fishing opener to October 1. Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Boathouse Inn on Lake Vermilion

Head-O-Lake Bay

The Boathouse Inn is nestled among towering pines on the western shores of Lake Vermilion. Enjoy one of our 5 upscale rooms that offer picturesque views and private baths. We welcome you year-round to enjoy all that the Lake Vermilion area has to offer. Check out our website for photos and amenities. Groups of 8 or more may want to consider our Exclusive Inn Rental. Go to www.boathouselodging.com for more details.

Daisy Bay Resort

Daisy Bay

Your four-season resort centrally located in Daisy Bay. Relax in comfort in one of our nine modern fully equipped housekeeping cabins. Also lakeside cabins with private docks. Full RV hook-ups on concrete pads. Spacious flat grounds with playground, beach, and cement launch ramp. Boat and motor rental, gas, bait and tackle, sauna, convenience store and gift shop. Open year-round.

Elbow Lake Lodge

Elbow Lake

Family oriented, very nice resort. Only resort on Elbow Lake. Best beach in the area. Seasonal kids program and restaurant. Mini-golf, hiking, biking and more available.

Everett Bay Lodge

Everett Bay

A resort dedicated to Fishing, Families and Fun. Ideally located in protected Everett Bay. 10 spotless, very well-equipped modern housekeeping cabins (5-bedroom - now available for groups). Across the bay from The Wilderness Golf Course. Plenty of good restaurants just a few minutes away. Movie house/game room nestled in the woods. Heated pool, sauna, playground, huge sandbox and outdoor recreation for all ages. Free canoe, kayaks and paddleboat. Bait, gas, ice...with concrete ramp next to the resort. All on flat, spacious manicured grounds. YEAR ROUND Lodging Now Available!!

Forest Lane Resort

Big Bay

We invite you to relax in the north woods. Extra clean, modern housekeeping cabins on picturesque Big Bay. Weekly rate includes 16' boat. Gentle slope to sandy beach. Motors, bait, gas, boat launch. Nearby attractions include: mine tours, gold, mini-golf, casino, shops and restaurants. An new 18 hole championship golf course is less than 4 miles away!

Fortune Bay Resort Casino

Everett Bay

Located on beautiful Lake Vermilion, Fortune Bay Casino is the perfect place to play. Our deluxe accommodations, Las Vegas-style gaming, and a variety of outdoor activities make your getaway unforgettable! Choose from championship golf, scenic nature trails, fabuloous fishing, and more - all within minutes of our door. Or, relax poolside while enjoying a dazzling view of the lake. Our restaurant and lounge will cater to your tastes, whatever they are! Join us for your-round fun!

Glenmore Resort

Pike Bay

A scenic, secluded retreat. Year-round vacation homes at the water's edge, ranging from rustic elegance to contemporary luxury. Seven immaculate cabins nestled among the pines and manicured grounds. All have knotty pine paneling, artwork, fully equipped kitchens; some with fireplaces and dishwashers. Exceptional service with sand beaches, playground, boat launch, protected harbor, pontoon, boats and motors, sailboat, canoes and paddle boats. Snowmobile to five major trails. Luxury in a wilderness setting. "Retreat" yourself at the Glenmore, where vacation memories are made and time stands still...

Gruben's Marina

Big Bay

Cabin rentals, protected harbor (wet/dry/year-round boat storage), boat launching including sailboats, gas/bait, boat/motor rental, Mercury outboard motor service, convenience store/off-sale liquor (summer only). Four large, quiet vacation homes fully equipped for housekeeping, microwaves, some with fireplaces. For winter, heated snowmobile garage. Open year-round. Visa, Mastercard.

Head-O-Lake Resort

Head-O-Lake Bay

Eleven modern housekeeping cottages nestled among towering pines and white birch. Log cabins, open beam ceilings, pine interiors, decks, screened porches, Weber grills, fireplaces. New deluxe lakeside cabin with five bedrooms sleeps 17; three baths and much more. Beautiful sand beach, playground, picnic area, bonfire pit. Recreation building with TV/VCR, pool table, video games. Lund boats with Mercury motors, paddle boats, pontoon, boat launch, gas/oil, bait/tackle. Open year-round. Visa/Mastercard.

Hoo Doo Point Campground

Pike Bay

A three-season campground. Electric, water and sewer hook-ups, dump station, convenience store, laundromat, boat launches, bathroom and shower facilities. Swimming, picnic area, hiking trails, and playground. Adjacent to the Tower Airport.

Life of Riley Resort

Norwegian Bay

Lake Vermilion's most popular resort features nineteen vacation homes; deck, picnic table, BBQ grill, microwave, paneled, carpeted Northwoods log atmosphere. Restaurant serves breakfast, dinner daily. Quality waterfront services, fish cleaning, dock service, bait, gas, pontoon, bass fishing boats, game room, games, grocery, tackle, and gifts. Safe sandy beach, toys, playground, canoes, sailboat, paddle boat. Naturalist program. All located on 270 secluded acres of Norweigen Bay with over 70 years providing relaxation, food, fun, fish!

Ludlow's Island Resort

Wakemup Narrows

Uniquely designed intimate hand-crafted cottages all with fireplaces, decks and on the water's edge.
- Family Circle Magazine "Family Resort of the Year."
- Midwest Living named Ludlow's in the top 25 resorts in the Midwest.
- USA Today picked Ludlow's as the best resort near the BWCA

Marjo Motel

Pike Bay

Modern motel with eight units in wooded setting. Access to Lake Vermilion with limited docking and free boat launching service available. Air conditioning, cable TV, HBO. Two miles from Soudan Underground Mine, 1/4 mile from Taconite Trail. Open year-round.

McKinley Park Campground

Big Bay

Hear the loons and watch the sunset on beautiful Lake Vermilion, 40 miles of clear blue water, 1.5 miles from Soudan Underground Mine. Excellent fishing, 70 wooded lakeside sites. Electric, dump station, showers, laundry, store, boat ramps, docks, sandy beach, playground, sheltered picnic area, hiking and biking trails. Pets on leash. Patrolled on regular basis. Near BWCAW. Special weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates.

Moosebirds

Spring Bay

Stay at Moosebirds Bed & Breakfast for the weekend or all week and enjoy the comfort of a beautiful Lake Vermilion home. Stop by Moosebirds General Store by land on Highway 24 or by water and experience the best ice cream cones on the lake. Full line of groceries, bait, tackle; wonderful gift shop featuring Northwoods t-shirts and sweatshirts. Moosebirds Campground is nestled iin the woods and features RV hookup in a primitive atmosphere. Pontoon and fishing boat rental. Make sure to stop by Moosebirds where every birdie is welcome. Visa/Mastercard.

Muskego Point Resort

Wakemup Narrows

Housekeeping cabins with 2 - 5 bedrooms, complete kitchens and baths, fireplaces, screened porches or decks. Sand beach, covered dockage, in roadless area to ensure privacy. All the modern conveniences and personal services you look for and have the right to expect in the Northwoods. "In Fisherman" headquarters on Vermilion.

Naughtons Cabin

Wakemup Bay

Naughtons is located on a sandy shore of the fabulous Northern Minnesota lake, and is surrounded by water on three sides insuring a cooling breeze. We have only one rental cabin to insure your privacy for a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation. No pets are allowed ! We include a dock space in a sheltered harbor that will accommodate a boat up to 20 feet long.
Your cabin is bright and cheerful with a view of the lake, comfortable furniture and excellent beds. You will have a bathroom that includes a toilet, lavatory and shower. Your kitchen is completely equipped for housekeeping from a pop-up toaster to pots and pans. Additionally, we supply an apartment size stove with oven and broiler to a dishwasher and electric coffee pot. All towels and linens are furnished, so that you do not have to bring a thing for housekeeping. Roses and Champagne for the newly weds! $150 per night, two night minimum stay. Weekly rate is five times of daily rate. After August 17,2008 Fall 10 % discount begins. We are accepting 2009 reservations. Book and pay deposit before December 31, 2008 and receive 2008 rate.

Pehrson Lodge Resort

Head-O-Lake Bay

The Classic MN resort on Lake Vermilion. Housekeeping cabins for families, couples and fishermen. Full-service harbor, beach, water sports.

Picek Rental

This 38" Nomad trailer is in new condition. Large slide-out in the dining and living area, queen bed in the front and twin bunk beds in the back. Located on a lot on Lake Vermilion with full privacy and docking space for one boat. Two night minimum.

Pike Bay Lodge

Pike Bay

Pike Bay Lodge, the former mining and banking industrialist A. B. Coates estate, is a year around resort offering fun and relaxation for any season. We currently have 11 rental units, 1 to 5 bedrooms. All are housekeeping units with lake views. Some have fireplaces. Four [ 4 ] New cabins opened in summer of 2006. New large lodge unit opens Dec. 2006. Private boat launch, fuel, pontoon and fishing boat rentals are available. We are minutes from golf, casino and great snowmobile trails. Come fish, hike, explore, boat, ski, snowmobile or just relax. Peak Season 5/15-10/31 Off Peak 11/1 -5/15.

Pine Trees Resort

Big Bay

Small cozy resort nestled among towering pines. All modern cottages complete with kitchens, showers, decks with barbecue grills. Open mid-May to mid-September. Two night minimum. Visa, Mastercard, Discover cards accepted.

Polley's Resort

Five housekeeping cabins, boat and motor rentals, grocery store, off-sale liquor and beer. Campground with six campsites. Water and electric hook-ups.

Retreat Lodge & Resort

Frazer Bay

Want to be in the central spot? Retreat Lodge and Resort is there for you on the mainland with clean, air-conditioned, fully equipped housekeeping cabins, pontoons, protected bay, cement boat ramp, good docks, great swimming beaches, and peaceful wilderness. Fishermen and families love our Retreat on beautiful Lake Vermilion, the gem of the north!

Shamrock Marina, Inc.

Frazer Bay

Full-service marina/resort centrally located on Lake Vermilion. Four cabins with full amenities available in the spring, summer, and fall. Complete boat rental operation. Runabouts, ski boats'large fishing boats and jet skis.

Spring Bay Resort

Spring Bay

Spring Bay Resort is nestled among towering Norway Red Pine, along a protected bay, on the most beautiful lake in all of Minnesota - Lake Vermilion. Thank you in advance for taking the time to look over what Spring Bay Resort has to offer.

We can accommodate large groups, families or a simple cabin for two. We also have the largest selection of boats and pontoons on Lake Vermilion. Our goal is to provide a top quality resort, with great customer service, yet at a reasonable price. When you arrive you will find that nearly everything that you will need is provided for you.

We take great pride in providing you with a relaxing, quiet getaway -- a place with friendly hospitality and old-fashioned service. Like our other guests, we think you'll like what you find at Spring Bay Resort!

The Lure of the Loon Resort

Big Bay

Charming lakeshore cottages, all with fireplaces. Distinctive loon-shaped indoor heated swimming pool and Finnish sauna. Gift shop, game room, play areas for children, and swimming beach. Full-service waterfront - boat ramp, 16' Lund boats, motors, Polaris jet ski, canoes, paddle boat, and windsurfers. Open May - November.

Timbuktu Marina & Cabins

Cook area of Vermilion

Located in the center of Lake Vermilion at Oak Narrows. Modern cabins are of rustic decor with knotty pine interiors, carpeted and completely equipped for housekeeping including microwaves, coffee makers, free-standing fireplaces, picnic tables, BBQ grills, decks. All are within 50 feet of the water's edge. Cabins will sleep 6-8. Timbuktu Marina offers a variety of services: gas, groceries, beer, live bait, tackle, licenses, and boat and motor rentals. Year-round boat dockage and storage available. Visa/Mastercard.

Trancheff's Cabins

Daisy Bay

Semi-private setting with two modern housekeeping cabins located in the Dells on Lake Vermilion. Sand beach, covered boat slips, launching/docking, bonfire pits, inside fish cleaning, TV/VCR combos (Cabin 1 has satellite tv) 20+ acres of privacy, great rates!

Vermilion Dam Lodge

Wolf Bay

One of Minnesota's finest year-round family resorts. Fifteen superb vacation homes fully equipped with kitchens, decks, screened porches; several with dishwashers, fireplaces, sauna and Jacuzzi tubs. Amenities include: heated outdoor pool, sand beach, sauna, playground, family activities, paddle boat, canoes, bonfire pit, concrete boat ramp, gas, bait, laundromat, variety of rental boats. Resort's Lodge overlooking the lake with a large game room, lounge, and general store.American Plan home-cooked style meals served in the Lodge Excellent accommodations, beautiful location, top-quality service. Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.

Vermilion River Cottages & Canoe Outfitters

Wolf Bay

Family resort and outfitting business with housekeeping cabins located in Northern Minnesota near BWCA and Lake Vermilion. Wilderness camping, canoeing, fishing, hunting and hiking vacations. Fishing is great!! Cabins are spacious, with decks and views of the wilderness.

Vermilion Sunsets RV Park

Cook area of Vermilion

This brand new RV Park will be available June 1, 2007. The 15 sites will offer full hook-ups, water, sewer and large landscaped lots. Vermilion Sunsets RV Park is located next to Vermilion Fairways, an executive 9 hole course and is approx. 3 miles from 2 public boat launches. Come stay and golf, boat and enjoy the beautiful northern sunsets and star filled evenings. High speed wireless internet available. For more details, go to www.vermilionsunsets.com

Voyageur Cove

Wakemup Narrows

Eight modern and clean housekeeping cabins, most within 20 feet of the waters edge. Each cabin has its own kitchen with microwave oven,bathroom,lake front deck, and boat dock. Paddle boats, playground, game room, and Weber grills are provided. Complete facilities with personal service. Groceries, bait, tackle, gas, late model boats and motors, boat launching facilities, and swimming beach. Open in the fall for hunting & fishing. Visa/Mastercard.

Whispering Winds Resort

Head-O-Lake Bay

Relax and enjoy the spectacular view from our 69-ft. fishing pier. Rustic lakeside housekeeping cabins have decks, BBQ grills and picnic tables. Campfire pit, boat launching, boats, motors, pontoon, canoe, gas, oil, bait and tackle available. Gifts, groceries and game room in our lodge. Safe, sand beach and play area for children. Golf, dining, casino, and other activities nearby. Ongoing improvements being made. Start a new vacation tradition with us.

White Eagle Resort

Head-O-Lake Bay

12 lakeside modern, clean, private housekeeping cabins well-spaced along 1,100 feet of shoreline. Decks, fireplaces, Weber grills, microwaves. Log lodge. Bait, tackle, gas. Complimentary fish cleaning. Boat, motor, and pontoon rental. Safe sand beach. Sauna. Playground. Nature trail. Canoe and paddle boat. Can accommodate large groups. Snowmobile from your door. Many new improvements. Open all year. Discover, Visa, Mastercard.

Wolf Bay Lodge

Wolf Bay

Located on Wolf Bay, cozy newly remodeled, two bedroom cottages, with knotty pine interiors, carpeted, fully equipped kitchens, microwaves, electric coffee makers, bath w/tub & showers, full decks with gas BBQ grills and picnic tables. Newly remodeled Lodge with dining room and full-service bar serving daily, with great views of Lake Vermilion. Restaurant and Bar open year-round. Gas, ice, boats & motors available.