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10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 20910.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Sakatah Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Minnesota State University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground

Fish, Swim, Boat, Bike, Snowmobile, Hunt, Games, Campfires, Canoe, Ski,Ice Skate and have work retreats
This gorgeous, amazing 10 bedroom home is located in southern Minnesota, near Mankato, one hour from the US bank Stadium, Mall of America and the MSP Airport. It has 150 feet of sandy beach on crystal clear spring fed Lake Francis, a 900 acre, fantastic fishing lake! A 24 foot Chrest pontoon with 110 hsp motor is available to rent for $850 per week. Enjoy catching Walleye, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass and Northern. Fishing polls are provided. The Lake is also a great recreational lake! Enjoy swimming, boating, floating (provided), tubing(provided) and more. This mansion has 8 bedrooms in the house a murphy bed in the exercise room (a legal bedroom), and one more in the cabana or guest house sleeping 21 In jthe summer. After September the guest house is winterized and not available. In the winter It sleeps 18. The home has a total of 7 bathrooms. The fireplace is hand made and is the focal point of the great room. It reaches 36 feet tall to the top of the beamed cathedral ceilings. The other side of the great room boasts a wall of windows facing beautiful Lake Francis. Spectacular views can be seen from them! This room has a 32 inch flat screen TV with surround sound. Also a closet full of board games. One of the porches holds a full size shuffle board game. The man cave has a flat screen curve TV for your viewing pleasure and a large U shaped couch. The downstairs master bedroom has a queen hand carved bear bed with it's own private half bath and a 42 inch flat screen TV. Across the hall is a very large master bath with double sinks and a triangular corner tub. The dining room contains a beautiful oak pool table and a touch screen game. The very large modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a double oven, microwave, refrigerator, dish washer, and built in stove. Available in the pantry are many small appliances including a mixer, air fryer, crock pots, George Foreman, blender, air popper, Pizza Pizzazz, Mr Coffee, deep fryer, ice cream maker and more. The center of the kitchen is a large granite island with 10 bar stools surrounding it. The main floor laundry is complete with washer, dyer, iron, and iron board. There is an extra full size refrigerator and freezer in the hall way leading to the basement. The beautiful finished basement holds a variety of surprises. The granite bar seats 8. It has a sink, refrigerator, 52 inch flat screen TV, and microwave. The room has air hockey and foosball. In the hall way sits a variety of kids things such as a high chair, swings, jumpers, walker, booster seat, strollers, and riding toys. The basement play room has so many toys they can't all be listed. There is a stage for the band instruments, a stage for modeling the wide selection of stylish dresses and jewelry, Tommy the Train, a Lego block table, a fully equipped desk, and a play house with shopping area, work bench, equipped kitchen, and a loft with slide. The next room in the basement is a special treat for the children. Its a ball room with tunnels, jumping trampolines, basketball hoop and many many brightly colored balls. The next room in the basement is for the adults. It's a complete exercise workout room. It includes a treadmill, work out bench, crunch chair, elliptical, and free weights. This room also has a queen size murphy bed and doubles as another legal bedroom. The basement also has one of the 7 bathrooms. Going up the open wood staircase to the upper level the first room you reach is the master bedroom with a king size Cleopatra style bed. The balcony has spectacular views of the yard and Lake Francis. The attaching full master bath has double sinks, a makeup settee and a large Jacuzzi tub. Down the hall from there is the blue room which has a wood carved king bed with an attaching full bath and it's own balcony. Just further down the hall way is a another up north themed king bedroom with another breath taking view of Lake Francis off it's balcony and an attaching full bathroom. Next to that bedroom is a smaller bedroom with a queen bed. A whole new world is at the end of the hall in the west wing. A second living room or great room with three bedrooms adjoining it. One is a king with bunk beds.. The second is a queen . The third is a king bed. The cabana or guest house is a full cabin with a kitchen, full bath, and bedroom with a double bottom bunk and a top single bunk. The yard is a wonderful game place. Available games are Bean Bags(Corn Hole), Polish Golf, Hammer Schlogan, Crockett, Boccie Ball and Ring Toss. Near by snowmobile trails make this a winter haven. Ice fishing is fantastic on Lake Francis! There are many winter activities around the area such as Ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, cross country skiing and sledding. Down hill skiing is 20 miles away at Mount Kato. During the summer the lake offers fishing, skiing, tubing, boating, swimming and much more. The state bicycle trail goes right through town and two adult bikes and four children's are furnished. There is a canoe and 2 kayaks available for use. Remember to wear your life jackets. A playground owned by the lake association is next door. Relax on one of the 4 decks. Grill on the gas or charcoal smoker grill. Fry up your fresh fish in the outdoor or indoor deep fryers. Have a campfire and roast some marshmallows at the fire pit. Wood is provided. Relax in the screen porch and enjoy the propane fire pit. The small town of Elysian is one mile away. It boast of 5 bars and 3 restaurants. There are two gas stations with mini marts also in town. There is a 8-12 person 24 foot Crest pontoon with a 90 horse Evinrude available for an additional $850. It includes a full tank of gas, life jackets, and lake floaties.
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Hosted by Lisa Armstrong

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elysian

Located in Elysian, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake State Park, while Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center and Carnegie Art Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Sueur County Fairgrounds and WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Elysian, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 28 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 28 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Minnesota State University - 30 min drive - 36.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phil-Mart - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Beaver - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fischers Corner Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kones - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 10 bdrm, 7 bath, cabana, beach, dock, pontoon, games, play ground located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Tetonka, Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake. Sakatah Lake State Park and Sabre Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary

We rented this home to accommodate our family for our 50th anniversary. Our grandchildren range from 9 months to age 17. Family of 22 stayed here and it great!! Well stocked kitchen and many areas to spread out and not feel cramped. Had a awesome time recommend if your looking for a beautiful home👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glendine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME VACATION

Our stay was awesome! The mansion was very adequate for our family, With beds for all. The kitchen was spacious with plenty of room for all of us. The games provided like foosball, shuffleboard, etc. were so much fun, The pontoon and the lake were great. The area for children in the basement is awesome❣️❣️❣️ The Mansion So clean and comfortable. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Curt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cw

Very nice but needs some upkeep. The owner was very nice and accommodating to our group. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much and would recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K., Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a blast!

Owner was great, property was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nkaujhnub L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Very spacious house! Easy to communicate with host! Loved that it was lake front!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Shoreview Mansion

It is a lovely home and our family of 21 made many good memories here!! The owner/manager was a pleasure to work with and communicated promptly when i had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a great time. The house/property had so many great options of things to do, no one was ever board!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

No problems at all had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Place

This is an amazing place with all the items you need for a family get together. Tess is a marvelous host. We have been going here for a couple of years now and hope to continue to be able to enjoy this community, lake, and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

This place worked perfectly for our family getaway for large group size. It had separate living areas so the kids could do their things like play video games. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with a variety of kitchen appliances and items to feed the large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay! There were 20 of us and we were never in each others space. So many things

Kitchen could use more utensils and large frying pans or griddles otherwise everything you could want or need was provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Family loved it and want to come back. Great for a large family with lots of kids ages 1-16.

I was disappointed in the beach area for the little ones. We just set up some water toys in the huge back yard and they had a great time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Family Fun

Tess was a very helpful in everything. The property had lots of fun activities to do. Yes, the lake by the place has lilypads and cattails, but we took the pontoon out a short distance and was able to swim in a very clean lake. Our family enjoyed their stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lori A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Had a great time. House could have been cleaner. Had some issues but they were resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Char B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This house is beautiful, needs a lot of maintenance. No beach. Needs a really good cleaning. Plenty of space for family (15 of us). Yard was nice with outdoor games.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

dennis g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Expansive property

This home was perfect for our very large family (17 in all). Everyone had their own space to sleep and work remotely if needed. So many toys and games to keep everyone occupied. We sprang the extra to get the pontoon and it was well worth it. Tess was very attentive and responsive to our needs. This is a great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and Games at the Elysian Mansion

Our group gathered from North Dakota, Idaho, Ohio, Texas and Minnesota. There were comfortable beds for everyone, great gathering spaces for all and so many nooks and crannies if you wanted a minute alone. The playrooms were a definite hit with the littles; and the shuffleboard, pool and air hockey were a hit with the bigs. The property owner, Lisa, was so accommodating and great to work with. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house and property were fabulous. Twelve people and everyone left after a week so happy. We had beautiful weather so we were able to use the pontoon boat every day, rented jet skis one day, fished off the dock, played the many indoor and outdoor games. There was no need to leave the property except maybe groceries. Would highly recommend and Lisa is very helpful if you have problems or questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazingly great

So much space (14 people and we hardly used the basement). Everything you could need. Warm and friendly manager. Location close to airport, stores, state parks, bike trail. Everything in working order. Sunset cruises on the pontoon did not disappoint. Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharla V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family House

We had a great time staying in this huge house with 3 generations of family. We found a lot of things to do in and around the house. The kids loved the downstairs play areas. The water area near the house was great for fishing but not swimming. We found other beaches and lakes nearby to swim and boat in. Tess was great to work with and answered all our questions in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for everyone

This home has lots of room for lots of people to move around in with something to do for all ages. However, most of our time during the day was spent on the lake which was the perfect size for those that wanted to water ski, etc. Enjoyed the fire pit and the abundance of choices for eating outside or in the enclosed sun room. Tess always communicated quickly before we arrived with some questions and special requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Z., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Wonderful home for a gathering of multiple families. All three levels have great open spaces to use for visiting or activities. Although a large property, it has a very homey and relaxed feel. The children loved the rooms specially dedicated to their activities and interests. The sports and movie fans enjoyed hanging out in the "Mancave" room. The cooks appreciated the ample preparation space in the kitchen and large kitchen counter which allowed guests and cooks to visit. The owner responded quickly to any unexpected questions. It is an exceptional property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Agatha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week with family

Overall the place has great space, very nice views and a very quiet location. We are returning. We are hoping some concerns we have will be addressed. It is a very nice place and all 22 of us enjoyed it very much. If you want a quiet and large enough space for your family to play, this would be a good one for you. Toys for the littles: Many broken and the door going into a play area that has a bunk bed seems to be unsafe. Above this area is a hot tub that doesn't work and it smells moldy. You can see through the floor to the above area. Again safety concerns for the littles specifically that are downstairs. This was discussed briefly with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vicky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation with 16 people

The house was great. It had many extra amenities...such as cots, extra towels, and plenty of games/activities for kids. However we could have used more dishes and cooking utensils. The lakefront was a disappointment for us though. It was DEFINITELY not swimable in the least. The algae, lily pads, and weeds were all over. We were forced to go to a beach across the lake to swim with the kids. One other problem we had with the house was how loud it would get in the two upper level front rooms if there was any activity on the main level. If you have kids... take a room in the back. The owner was very responsive to any issues we had while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Virginia B.

Great family vacation home.

We were three generations on a family vacation. We try to gather every two years. This home more than met our needs. We were faced with rain almost every day but there was so much for everyone to do, the rain became just an annoyance. The house was well stocked but could have used another set of plates. We supplemented with paperplates...not a big deal. The unexpected gem was the screened in porch. It became our early morning coffee meet and late night cocktail space for the grownups. All but the heaviest rain was kept out. Loved it. A word of advice on the optional boat rental. The one available will work if you are looking for a fishing boat. It really doesn’t work for water sports or cruising the lake. We gladly recommended this vacation home for your next family gathering!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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