Opal House, Vintage Luxury in The Heart of Ely Minnesota

05/21/2025

Spring is here, the smoke has cleared and your “Ely Time” awaits! Here are just a couple recent reviews from our guests 😀❤️ Book now and come on up!

We came up to Ely Minnesota to go hiking at the National Park and around National Forest. This location was great…We were in walking distance from stores and great restaurants. It was easy to find and always had space to park. The opal house was a cute house that had everything we would need …We especially liked the fact that there are 3 coffee shops about 5 minutes away walking distance. Place was spotless and relaxing (didn’t have to worry about anything).

This was my second stay at this property and would happily return!

The place was perfect for us. Great location and very nice place stocked with everything you need!!

03/22/2025

Everything is pointing north so NOW is the time to book your stay at Opal House, where even the night skies may be among the memories you hold on to.

12/17/2024

We are excited to learn that the movie Boundary Waters featuring Ely will soon make its Ely premiere!

When the producers of this newly released film saw Opal House, they loved the sense of time and place of this historic home and made it the primary shooting location featured in this wonderful film!

You can experience this same sense of time and place by booking a stay in Ely's Opal House!

10/19/2024

Boundary Waters movie crew!

08/04/2024

A late cancellation opens up a rare whole week near the end of August! Jump on it right now because these days will not remain open for long! 
Edit: Told you! The full week stayed open less than 10 minutes 😀 still five nights open near the end of the month, but don’t wait! 

04/20/2024

Spring in Ely!

The ice is out on all the lakes, the air is fresh and the front porch of Opal House is ready for you to sip your morning coffee and plan your day’s adventure! Will you hit the trails or just stroll around the corner to check out the brand new Frisky Otter restaurant or do some shopping on Main Street?

As always, we spent the off-season making upgrades, including a brand new HVAC system to keep you cool on hot days and warm on cool ones.

Now is a great time to reserve your place up here in God’s country. For a nightly rate often less than a single hotel room, enjoy your stay in one of Ely‘s historic homes built by Grant McMahon himself. Spread out with two lovely bedrooms, two bathrooms and an amazing kitchen along with your own dining and living rooms!

The reservations calendar is filling up fast so book now!

Ely Getaway Near Town, Lakes, & Outdoor Recreation

09/20/2023

Yet another reason to get up here!

09/17/2023

Opal House is a perfect place to call home while you find your own reasons to love Ely!

Feel new again in Ely, Minnesota's outdoor recreation paradise.

07/09/2023

For some crazy, inexplicable reason, we have a rare five July nights open starting tomorrow. You should book now, hop in the car and come on up for a few days of hiking, swimming, fishing, paddling, or just relaxing !

07/05/2023

Why not stay in one of the most charming houses in this MOST charming little town? 😀❤️

Bookmark these quaint destinations for your next trip!

06/28/2023

We always love hearing from our guests! Here are a few of our most recent reviews😀

06/02/2023

Opal House in the movies!

For the past couple months, Opal House has been featured in an independent film production centered in Ely. The working title of the coming of age movie is Athens.

As we transition into the busy summer season, the lighting crews and production team have packed up their gear and Opal House is ready to set the stage for your own real life Ely adventures to begin!