Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats

Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats located in Babbitt, MN. on Birch Lake. Cabins and Houseboats in Northern Minnesota near Ely.

Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats is located in Northeastern Minnesota on Birch Lake. We are located just 1 mile from Babbitt and 16 miles from Ely and the BWCA. We are a resort with 13 Deluxe Cabins and 13 Exceptional Houseboats. We offer family activities, great fishing and awesome nearby golf. Take a hike, read a book, teach your daughter to fish, try a paddle board or just relax. Timber Bay Lodg

e is a great Minnesota resort. If a houseboat trip is on your bucket list, it's time to cross it off the list. Birch Lake is the perfect place to enjoy!

Registration is still open for our very first Timber Trot this Saturday! We've already got a great crew signed up, and t...
09/02/2026

Registration is still open for our very first Timber Trot this Saturday! We've already got a great crew signed up, and the best part is waiting at the finish line. As soon as you cross it, the crew from the Happy Wanderer Happy Food Truck will be serving up burgers, polish sausage, curly fries, and cheese curds. Not running? Come by to cheer on the runners and enjoy the festivities!

Link to register: https://www.timberbay.com/timber-trot

When your friend Aidan Kranz is a professional photographer and brings his whole crew to Timber Bay, you just know the p...
08/31/2026

When your friend Aidan Kranz is a professional photographer and brings his whole crew to Timber Bay, you just know the photo roll is going to be amazingly ridiculous. 📸💥

The Kranz family showed up, took over, and kept us laughing the entire time. ❤️

What fun moments did you have this summer? Share below! 👇👇

Summer went by in a blink, didn’t it? 😳Looking back over the past few months, our hearts are just full. Every shared lau...
08/26/2026

Summer went by in a blink, didn’t it? 😳

Looking back over the past few months, our hearts are just full. Every shared laugh on the dock, every quiet morning by the water, and every new face that turned into a familiar friend reminded us why we love doing what we do.

To everyone who spent a piece of their summer with us, thank you. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you.

If your family needs one more breather before winter sets in- we have options!

Fall Color Getaways: Perfect for quiet weekends, crisp hikes, and warm fires. 🍁🍂

MEA Weekend Openings: To our Minnesota families, we still have a couple of cabins open for MEA break!

Take a deep breath, pack a cozy sweater, and come make a few more memories with us this season.

👉 Reserve your fall stay today!

What club are you? 👇Whether your crew is all about fresh air and fast trails (skiing, snowmobiling, trail riding) or pre...
08/24/2026

What club are you? 👇

Whether your crew is all about fresh air and fast trails (skiing, snowmobiling, trail riding) or prefers cozying up indoors (book club, knitting, Mahjong marathons), Timber Bay is the perfect spot to get everyone together.

Our luxury lodges comfortably sleep groups of 12 to 18, giving your crew plenty of space to relax together. Each lodge features a massive stone fireplace, open living rooms designed for big group hangouts, and even the option to bring in a private chef on site so no one has to worry about cooking.

Which club are you bringing? Tag your group below and let’s get your next outing planned!

This is what a weekend done right looks like!From hitting the trails under wide-open blue skies to slowing down for the ...
08/20/2026

This is what a weekend done right looks like!

From hitting the trails under wide-open blue skies to slowing down for the sunset, Our guest, Marie nailed the full Timber Bay experience in these photos. 📸

We love being your home base for outdoor adventures and well-earned downtime. Thanks for letting us share a piece of your trip!

Stay and play at Timber Bay Lodge.
👉 Book your cabin: www.timberbay.com

Ready to hit the trails for a good cause? All proceeds go to our local Ely/Babbitt High School sports teams. Sign up tod...
08/18/2026

Ready to hit the trails for a good cause? All proceeds go to our local Ely/Babbitt High School sports teams.

Sign up today for our first Timber Bay Trot! Link to register: https://www.timberbay.com/timber-trot

Saturday, September 5th Event Schedule:

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Runner Check-in & Bib Pickup @ The Timber Bay Trading Post

9:00 AM: 10k Trail Run Official Start

9:15 AM: 5k Trail Run Official Start

12:00 PM: Post-Race Celebration, Awards, & Beachside BBQ

Runners stay the weekend! 20% off cabins and houseboats for the weekend (Use code: TBLHTROT)

When the whole crew rolls up, you know it’s about to go down! 🤘😎Timber Bay just got invaded by a serious fleet of trail ...
08/14/2026

When the whole crew rolls up, you know it’s about to go down! 🤘😎

Timber Bay just got invaded by a serious fleet of trail riders. This place is the ultimate setup for large groups - unhook the trailers, unpack the cabin (or houseboat!), and launch straight onto the trails right from your front porch.

No trailering between rides, no hassle: just good times, dirty rigs, and endless miles. It’s a party on four wheels all weekend long! 🌲🍻🔥

Who’s ready for the ultimate trail ride experience?! Tag your riding crew below! 👇

08/08/2026

2,341 feet underground with the Timber Bay crew! 🚂⛏️

If you’ve never been to the historic Soudan Underground Mine, it’s an absolute MUST-VISIT in Minnesota! Opened in 1882, it’s Minnesota’s oldest and deepest iron mine.

Fun fact: the solid rock above is so thick it blocks cosmic rays, leading scientists to build a high-tech dark matter physics lab down here after the mining stopped.

Add this one to your bucket list ASAP! 🌲🔦

Address

8347 Timber Bay Road
Babbitt, MN
55706

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+18008466821

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