🐾 Wolverine Cabin – Wonderful Rustic Retreat (Sleeps 4) 🐕 Pet Friendly
Step into a timeless Northwoods story at the Wolverine Cabin, a rustic sanctuary nestled in the heart of Lake County’s vast forest. This charming retreat invites solo adventurers, couples, or small groups to relax, recharge, and explore the wilderness right from your doorstep. Surrounded by miles of mountain bike, ATV, snowshoe, snowmobile, and ski trails, you’re perfectly positioned to embrace the true spirit of the Northwoods.
With cozy sleeping for up to 4 guests and historic charm featured in Popular Mechanics and the 1992 film Running Free, the Wolverine Cabin blends rustic heritage with warm comforts for a memorable getaway.
🐾 Pet Friendly – Up to 2 Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome!
Bring your furry friends along to explore the woods and waterways. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome here to share in the adventure and serenity. Please pack their essentials and help us maintain this pristine retreat by cleaning up after your pets.
🛏 Cabin Details:
Sleeps up to 4 guests comfortably with 2 double beds
Wood stove heating with split firewood provided
Electric lighting, outlets, and Wi-Fi
Basic kitchenette with metal hot plate for safe indoor cooking
No indoor plumbing — private pit toilet located nearby year-round
Picnic table and outdoor fire pit with grill grate for fireside meals
Fully insulated for year-round stays
Bring your own linens, pillows, or sleeping bags
🚶♂️ Outdoor Highlights:
Direct access to extensive mountain biking, ATV, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country ski trails
Private property trails winding through cedar and white pine stands, glacial deposits, and wetlands
Canoes and life vests available for paddling Sand River and Sand Lake
Wild rice harvesting in late summer and early fall just off the dock
🗺 What to Expect:
No running water inside; fresh water jugs provided at check-in
Firewood supplied for heating stove only; gather dead wood for outdoor fires
No candles or open flames indoors for safety
Bear country—please store food securely inside cabin
Leave No Trace policy strictly enforced—pack out what you bring in
Parking directly in front of the cabin
📍 Located Between Ely & Two Harbors:
Centrally located between these two iconic North Shore towns, offering easy access to:
🧭 Ely (45 minutes): Boundary Waters Canoe Area, International Wolf Center, American Bear Center
🧭 Two Harbors (45 minutes): Lake Superior views, Superior Hiking Trail, Agate Bay Harbor, North Shore Scenic Railroad
Plan ahead for groceries and supplies in town before settling into your rustic retreat.
🌟 What to Pack:
✅ Sleeping bags, linens, pillows & towels
✅ Food and beverages
✅ Flashlight or headlamp for outhouse visits
✅ Outdoor cooking gear if desired
✅ Essentials for your well-behaved dogs
The Wolverine Cabin offers an unforgettable escape where rustic history meets Northwoods wilderness. Enjoy peaceful mornings, warm fires, lake paddles, endless trails, and the quiet magic of forest living.
Your wonderful rustic retreat awaits.
