We are here – ready to see you.

Look forward to seeing you. Here we are in the middle of wacky times! Like all of you, we are Staying at Home these days. Actually we’re working on our home to make sure that’s it’s ready for you. When the time is right. We are looking forward to that day! We know you are…

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Timber Bay Ice Out contest begins today!

Now appearing on our Facebook page – the annual Ice Out contest. Pick your day and time of day and make your guess on the Facebook post. Entries taken until April 10th. Want a hint? Ice was about 20 inches thick over this past weekend but not super solid. ATV’s are still driving on it. And…

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Top 5 Reasons Northern MN is Perfect for a Winter Family Reunion 2019

Trying to get the family together this winter? We’ve got a few good reasons to put Ely, Minnesota on your radar! It’s gorgeous. The pine trees against the white snow is the perfect back drop to see the sun set – and rise. There’s room for everyone. With plenty of rooms and beds, there’s a…

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Up to 20 Gallons free gas – if you can act now!

We have a great deal for new houseboat reservations if you are nimble enough to grab it… Up to 20 Gallons free gas for NEWLY RESERVED TRIPS taken between July 7- July 14th Call for details! (some restrictions apply)

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Breathe new life into your family summer with Cabin 4!

We’re a few weeks into summer. Have you heard it yet? “I’m bored.” “What’s there to do?” We have the answer to summer fever. Cabin 4 is a three-bedroom cabin features two bedrooms with a log queen-size bed while the third bedroom has two sets of log bunk beds. Room for everyone – kids, cousins…

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New Cabin Almost Ready!

Our newest cabin is coming along! It will be wonderful for family reunions, girl friend getaways or any large group. Sleeps 11 people. Large rock fireplace, screened porch, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Call NOW!

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WINTER IS HERE!

It’s truly Winter here. The trees are covered with beautiful frost. The Snowmobile trails have been groomed. And deer are looking for food. Birch Lake has over 18 inches of ice and the fish are biting. The lake roads are plowed up to the secret fishing holes. ENJOY THE BEAUTY

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We’re going to need a bigger boat – great Timber Bay Houseboat video guest homage

This video was produced by a guest of ours! Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!

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Great Opening Season

We are off and running towards a great season! Walleye Fishing started off with a bang. The weather cooperated and lots of time spent in boats. In the Spring some of the best fishing occurs right off our docks. In the evening it’s common to find 6 or 7 boats trying to “Catch the Big…

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Ice Off Early!!

Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats Ice Off happened about 10 days earlier than average. We have kept track of ice out for over 25 years! And average date is April 24. HUH?!? that was yesterday!! We’ve had a pretty warm Spring. Unless of course you look at the weather for tomorrow (April 26th) and see…

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