- Burntside Lodge is the oldest lakeside guest resort remaining in the Ely, MN area. Nestled among pines on the southern shore of Burntside Lake, Burntside Lodge maintains the grandeur and charm which has attracted guests since the tradition of The Lodge began in 1913. We are a family operated summer resort opening our season in mid-late May and concluding in late September. This document contains ...www.burntside.com