International Wolf Center - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
North American Bear Center - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
Burntside Lake - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
Silver Rapids Lodge - 7 min drive
Winton Roadhouse - 14 min drive
Samz - 16 min drive
Ely Winton Historical Society - 16 min drive
Winton Liquor Store - 14 min drive
About this property
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast is a great choice for a stay in Ely. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time ends: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Working away
24-hour business center
Facilities
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 300 per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Blue Heron And Breakfast Ely
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Ely
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ely
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast like?
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast is located a short 1-minute walk from Superior National Forest.
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2021
Loved hearing the Loons, watching the humming birds and chipmunck while relaxing on the deck.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2021
Enjoyed the use of the free kayaks. Very quiet, secluded property. Tiffany was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2021
Great breakfast and quiet for sleeping
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2020
Blue Heron
Wonderful stay and fabulous hospitality 😊
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2020
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2020
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful time! We haven’t been out in so long and were a little nervous with Covid but was extremely happy with our stay. Thank you everyone for such a great time!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2020
Excelent place to start day tours. We used the canoe every day. Tiffany is a great host serving a delicious breakfast which varies every day. Soon we felt like home and had much choices to spend relaxing time in the living room, the decks and the garden. The cosy bed had a very good mattress.
Frank
Frank, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 16, 2020
estful stop
Great B& B with a gracious hostess. Nice amenities and fun area. Canoes and kayaks a real plus.
Nancy
Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2020
Great Vacation
Tiffany was an amazing host! She is very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was delicious both mornings. We really enjoyed the use of the kayaks & canoes and nightly bonfire!
Charles
Charles, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2020
We had a great time. The room was very clean and the company was so much fun. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2020
Tiffany is a great fit to run this bed and breakfast. It was our first stay in a bed and breakfast and she made it very comfortable and enjoyable. This lake property has kayaks, a fire pit, and a very peaceful setting. We loved sitting on the deck right outside our room in the evening. In the morning, an excellent breakfast was served. We highly recommend to give Blue Heron a try. Great find.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2020
Elliot
Elliot, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 9, 2020
Relaxation
We had a great time with family. We loved having access to canoes and kayaks to enjoy the Lake. Tiffany was very helpful and had great breakfast each morning.
Brent
Brent, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2020
Blue Heron is a piece of paradise
We could not have chosen a more perfect place for our unexpected stay in Ely. The Blue Heron was spectacular. Tiffany was a super host. They provide complimentary canoes for guests to go out into the boundary waters which you can access right from the B&B. That adventure in itself was magnificent. It was such a peaceful place. When we arrived back to Blue Heron, we enjoyed great company visiting and laughing by the fire. We stayed in the This and That room. It was amazing. The bed was super comfortable. There was a daybed in the second room for extra guest. I will definitely be returning. Next time we are going to experience Minnesota in the winter. Can't wait to see our new friends, Tiffany and Chad, again. Thanks for being such a great host and sharing your piece of paradise with us.
janalyn
janalyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2020
The breakfast and bonfire were great! We enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again!
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2020
This was the perfect place for a two day family getaway. Tiffany was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. My only criticism is perhaps have a couple grills and more refrigerator space for guest use. With that being said, Tiffany was great about letting us use their personal grill.
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2019
Beautiful place right on the edge of the BWCA!
The Blue Heron is an awesome B&B sitting right on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Tiffany was an excellent host and we also had the pleasure of meeting her parents, who were visiting and helping out. The rooms and the common area was very comfortable and the breakfasts were very good.
My only disappointment was the condition of the canoes, which are free to use. None of the canoes had portage pads and the best canoe had no usable front seat. This was a minor inconvenience and we still managed to spend a long day in the beautiful BWCA!
Thanks for a great time Tiffany and my wife says "Your mom is the bomb!"
Doug
Doug, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2019
Quick quiet stay
Loved this, the quietness, the comfort the decor and the host was wonderful!
Sweeter
Sweeter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2019
Great B & B - beautiful location and
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2019
Great, out of the way yet close to Ely attractions, quiet B&B with very nice host. Free use of canoes and kayaks was a big plus.
A little earlier breakfast would be nice for those who like to make the most of their vacation time.
First on our list of places to stay when spending time in the Ely area.