River Point Resort
Minnesota's Star in the North™

Romantic Minnesota MN Honeymoon Resort Vacation Getaway

Honeymoon/Romance Package 2008

A toast to a romantic North Woods celebration.

A honeymoon vacation celebration, or just getting away from your "everyday world" for a tranquil romantic Holiday is very special. Celebrate your special birthday, anniversary, engagement, or any special  time with a perfect romantic getaway at a premier wilderness lodge...secluded River Point Resort in Ely Minnesota. .  with a perfect romantic Minnesota MN honeymoon getaway resort package.

Enjoy each other's company without distractions, rejuvenate your spirits and energy, and immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of River Point's Naturally Superior™ location on Birch Lake and the South Kawishiwi River at the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA.

Your romantic Minnesota MN honeymoon resort vacation getaway package includes:

Luxury Lakefront Villas or new Chalet accommodations complete with knotty pine interior and a rich "earth-tone" color palette providing the perfect North Woods atmosphere with all the amenities that you desire:

• Comfortable, spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace in newly redecorated villas; gas fireplace in new chalets
• Tastefully decorated "Up North" bedroom with queen bed
• Full bathroom with huge whirlpool for two and shower, surrounded by lovely ceramic tile in villas; designer bath with custom ceramic tile shower in chalet accommodations
• Lovely sundeck or private patio with a gas grill, picnic table and lounge chairs, and lakeview!
• Fully equipped kitchen with all electric appliances, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, toaster, blender, drip coffee pot
• All the dishes, pots, pans, and more, right down to the wine glasses and the corkscrew!
• Air conditioning in Chalet accommodations

Riverview Luxury Vacation Home Cabin is a third accommodation choice when combined with the special Honeymoon/Romance Package. Everything about this amazing lakefront vacation home cabin is new:

• Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling wood-burning fireplace with massive stonework, luxurious furnishings and French doors to lakefront sundeck with grill, lounge chairs, and picnic table
• Designer kitchen with bar stool seating at a gorgeous granite counter in addition to lovely table and chairs dining with lakefront view, all electric appliances, including dishwasher and small electrics: blender, hand mixer, toaster, etc.
• Master suite with king bed, gas fireplace with stone front, huge 6' whirlpool bath for two, make-up area with sink, and separate room with walk-in custom ceramic shower for two, and second sink in the bathroom--great convenience and beautiful.
• Second bathroom including neo-angle custom ceramic tile shower off of the kitchen
• Screen porch with vaulted ceiling and designer furnishings
• Air Conditioning

(Additional surcharge of $85 per night applies with the package rental of the Riverview Vacation Home Cabin.) 

Bayport Luxury Vacation Home Cabin is a fourth accommodation choice when combined with the special Honeymoon/Romance Package. (Surcharge of $125 per night applies with the package rental for the "Spring & Autumn" timeframe; $175 per night additional applies for the "Summer" timeframe. Refer to rates listed below.) 

Your Romantic Package Includes:

Plush toweling, cozy terry robes, unlimited firewood for the wood-burning fireplace, a beautiful Welcome Basket of goodies, gourmet chocolates, in-room TV with selection of over 100 movie titles to choose from. . .AND. . .a fun, informal non-professional photo shoot:  "Making Wilderness Memories." Plus, a special gift of a bottle of wine.

"Absolutely Incredible! Above Expectations! We were very impressed with how clean everything is in the villa. This has been a fantastic honeymoon...what a beautiful setting.

Being able to take out the boat at our leisure sure made things very convenient. Everyone's been so friendly and helpful. We'll be sure to come back, no doubt about it!"

Toni & Jason E., staying in Aspenwood Villa

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Active, fun outdoor recreation activities are an integral feature of the package and are available for you to experience at your River Point North Woods retreat. Included in this remarkable honeymoon resort package:

One- and two-person Kayaks, paddleboats, funbugs are also freely available for your use with this package. Make a bonfire in the outside stone fireplace, watch the stars, listen to the loons, share your dreams with each other.

Hike River Point's own "Trail of Reflections," where you will have a bird's-eye view of each season's most awesome wonders. The trail will take you to glorious, picture-perfect vistas overlooking the Kawishiwi River, as well as to private spots deep within the forest. The trail is completely signed and has a trail reference guide for learning more about the North Woods.

A Naturalist program of daily outdoor activities, selected from an array of options such as: guided hikes, instructional canoeing classes, evening wolf howling, arts & crafts, photography, sketching and birding classes, and many more. Offered from June 2nd to August 15th.

Swim at the two sand beaches and relax on comfortable chaise loungers at the beach areas and sundecks sprinkled along the resort's extensive wilderness shoreline.

For a "Wild Up North Adventure", your inclusive Romance-Honeymoon Package includes two passes to the world renown International Wolf Center, located just 10 minutes away in Ely. A perfect rainy-day retreat or a cool refuge from the hot sun, the center offers information about the biology and environment of the wolf, and much more. Have a close encounter with the resident wolf pack as they roam their 1 1/4 acre home!

"Very beautiful! I don't think there was one person on your staff that didn't help us out! Excellent employees & service! Thank you for a memorable honeymoon!"

Adam & Charity M., staying in Pine Haven Vacation Home

Sunrise. . .waiting for another beautiful day of boating on Birch Lake

Your Romantic Package Also Includes:

~Boating and Fishing~

• Pontoon Boat with 25 hp motor, captain's chair, thick, comfortable, padded seats, swim-up ladder, canopy, life jackets, cushions
• Pro Fishing Boat with 40-50 hp motor, live well, leather pedestal seats, electric trolling motor, locator, and life jackets.

(Choice of Specialty Boat based on availability. Gas additional.) 

Enjoy unlimited use of a 16' Boat with 9.9 or 15 hp Motor, plus life jackets, and boat cushions during each day of your stay at River Point Resort.

Cruise beautiful 20-long mile Birch Lake - Ely's largest and most undeveloped wilderness lake. Catch walleye, northern pike, small mouth bass, and crappie, enjoy the privacy of a multitude of bays, inlets, and islands, capture the glorious sunsets on camera, and truly relax in God's country.

What About Dining?

Dining options in Ely are just a short 10-minute drive away from River Point, offering a wide variety of menu choices, from quick and inexpensive to gourmet dining. Consider breakfast in your accommodation, lunch out on the lake or trail, and an evening meal in town, or a special dinner just for the two of you in the peacefulness and quiet of your northern Minnesota North Woods retreat, whether for a romantic honeymoon or a romantic getaway resort vacation at River Point Resort. 

Spend your honeymoon, anniversary, or special romantic getaway in an unparalleled wilderness setting...River Point Resort..."A Naturally Superior Location"™  for a Minnesota MN Honeymoon

• Rent 6 nights and stay the 7th night for Free
• Package rate indicated is based on a 2-person maximum per accommodation
• Want more space? With the rental of a two bedroom accommodation, add $30 additional per night
• Desire the Riverview Luxury Vacation Home Cabin? Add on $85 per night to the package rate
• Desire the Bayport Luxury Vacation Home Cabin? Add on $125 per night to the package rate for the "Spring & Autumn" timeframe rates indicated above, add on $175 per night to the "Summer" timeframe rates indicated above (Summer: 5/31-6/27 & 8/16-9/1). (Package plan is not available with Bayport for the Peak Summer timeframe.)
• Package rates not applicable on previous reservations
• Bait, fishing licenses, gas are additional
• Reservations over Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th, or Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival weekend (July 25-27th) are subject to a 10% surcharge
• Rates subject to 9 1/2% Minnesota sales tax and local tax, plus 5% service charge
• Rates are subject to change
• Deposit: 50%
• Deposit and signed Reservation Contract form are required within 7-10 days after a phone conversation to guarantee your reservation.          
• Feel free to call 1.800.456.5580 to verify up-to-date availability.
• Refer to the Reservation section for more information.

"Someone was always anywhere we were to help us, even when we didn't ask for help! The service and accommodations here are the best we have ever seen!! Thanks for making our honeymoon perfect! See you soon."

Robin & Thomas G. staying in Birchcliff Villa

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"This is our second visit, this time as a married couple. Both times its been great, relaxing, and lots of fun with plenty to do. The staff is second to none. Helpful and friendly. Thanks for the hospitality. See you next time!"

Randall & Tara G. staying in Windsong Chalet

What if...

...I'm bringing my own personal boat, or if I just want to rent an accommodation and do not want the package inclusions?

This package plan might not be the best option for you. Instead, please refer to the Accommodations--Ely, Minnesota resorts lodging section of the website for the choices of pricing on the various accommodations without a package, and for dockage fees, which are listed under the Amenities section of our website.

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Optional Guided Day Canoe Trip

Take a deep breath, this is a day to be savored.  One of the experienced in-house guides will take you into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for a fabulous full day of fishing, or just paddling and exploration. If you are not sure of your canoeing skills, join an instructional canoeing group class, or a "one-on-one" canoeing class can be arranged just for you prior to your canoe trip.

Includes: aluminum canoe, life jackets, bait, transport to entry point, fresh shore lunch cooked over an open campfire, and expert guide.

• $245 per day; deposit of $100
• Fishing license, tax, guide gratuity extra
• Rates subject to change without notice
• Optional Guided Day Canoe Trip must be reserved when making initial reservation

Call now to to make your romantic honeymoon vacation a reality with a special honeymoon/romance vacation package reservation at River Point Resort in Ely, Minnesota. Remember, it does not need to be your honeymoon to take advantage of this outstanding, inclusive romantic resort vacation package!

 
Bride's Guide to Northern Minnesota
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"Located on a point where Birch Lake 
meets the South Kawishiwi River...Here's 
an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony..."

~River Point Resort~

"Rejuvenate, Renew, Reconnect!" TM

 "We had a great time vacationing at River Point. You have a beautiful place to call home and we felt so welcome during our stay. Our time spent at your resort was beyond anything we could have imagined. From the lake and river. . .the walks on the romantic Trail of Reflections. . .to the comforts and privacy our Villa. . .we have many great memories. "

Our four nights went so quickly and we wish we would have spent the entire week. We have no doubt that our next visit will be longer. We are so happy that we chose River Point for our vacation! We spent many hours/days searching online for a place that we would want to come back to year after year and we found it at River Point!  

 Don & Laurie S., staying in Aspenwood Villa 

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For more information about planning a small outdoor wilderness wedding at River Point Resort, or if you are ready to make your honeymoon resort getaway vacation package reservation, please use the on-line form, send an e-mail or call 1.800.456.5580

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