1731 N Grassy Rd Ely, MN 55731

Stunning elevated views of Grassy Pond from a thoughfully placed cabin. Cabin and sauna designed by Architect Dale Mulfinger, with the Sala Architect firm of Minneapolis. Quality handcrafted timber-frame, built in 2014 by the Wee Cabin Company of Ely. One of a kind energy efficient, 14' x 27' open living space, screened in porch, mudroom, and generous sleeping loft. Off grid living, electrically wired for the solar and generator power. Drilled well with freeze proof hand pump and electricle submersible; located conveniently close to the cabin. Carefully crafted wood burning 8 x 16 sauna building with outside fed Kuuma stove, dressing area, porch, and large windows that provide serene wooded views. Newer 16' x 24' bunkhouse designed by two U of M architecture and design students in collaboration with the owner. Hand-built by owners, family and friends. Includes living room with wood stove, main level bedroom with pocket doors, sliding patio doors to the private deck, and large sleeping loft. The 165' long beautiful suspended bridge allows for year round crossing over the marsh to access the low impact footpath through the woods to the north part of the property and beyond. Engineered and built by the owner and an experienced builder seasoned in construction, rigging, and high ropes course construction. The property is surrounded to the East and North by 1000's of acres of federal land, ponds and lakes. Other features include a 12' x 12' screenhouse overlooking Grassy Pond, outhouse, new 10 x 20 shed, and Solar panels. The cabin was featured in the October 2019 Star Tribune; https:startribune.com/less-is-enough-at-wee-cabin-on-edge-of-bwca/562192512. Copy and paste URL to read. Also featured in Dale Mulfinger's 2017 book The Family Cabin.