Stunning panoramic lake views enthrall you the moment you step foot into this historic lakeside cabin on Oppel’s Point – White Iron Lake, Ely MN. Summer retreat for the Oppel family, the original cabin was built in the 1930’s and later added on to in the 1960’s and was recently renovated with integrity and utmost attention to detail in order to restore all the original charm, while adding all the modern conveniences. Nestled into a pine-studded 1.3-acre lot at the end of the road, the parcel boasts 520 +/- feet of pristine level shoreline on White Iron’s most coveted peninsula. The 1200 + sq. ft. cabin features an ideal lake side wrap-around screen porch with original wood ceilings, screened patio entrance, 2 generous bedrooms, remodeled bath, main floor laundry, and large eat in kitchen – all with restored and new finishes. The center of this unique cabin features an open concept living / dining room with a modern rustic lodge feel providing an authentic Northwoods experience. Downstairs you will find the large walk-out basement with new LP furnace with central air, new electrical and plumbing, new water heater and filtration system. This private lake retreat offers all the peace, solitude, and beauty of the Northwoods yet is located only 10 minutes from Downtown Ely, MN. Water, electric and plumbing lines already installed for a future garage of your choice. White Iron Lake provides direct access to Garden and Farm Lakes and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Directions: From Ely, travel east on Sheridan Street, continue east on Hwy 169 to Kawishiwi Trail. Turn right and follow to Villa Road. Turn right on Villa Road and follow to the address at the end of Villa Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,471 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Lake County
APN: 28-6382-40170
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Minnehaha Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 60.5mi
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Two Harbors Secondary
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 58.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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