German lake Family Adventures

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A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a sofa, a lamp, a TV, and a view of the lake.
A cozy cabin with a TV, seating, and a view of the water.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A cozy cabin with a large window, a television, a desk with a computer, and comfortable seating.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Waterville, MN
  • Place, Lake Francis
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tetonka
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Elysian
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waterville

Located in Waterville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery.
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Map
Waterville, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Francis - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Lake Tetonka - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Tustin - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lake Elysian - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Sakatah Lake - 13 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Knotty Bar And Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is German lake Family Adventures pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at German lake Family Adventures ?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at German lake Family Adventures on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$655, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at German lake Family Adventures ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at German lake Family Adventures ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at German lake Family Adventures ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is German lake Family Adventures located?

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we expected, had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful basement area for indoor recreation! Plenty of room for multiple guests. Beautiful Lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect two night getaway while we were visiting Mankato. Beautiful view of the lake.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle was a great host! The house is perfect, clean, and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Our host replied quickly when we had a question. The house was stocked with everything we needed and even had a Christmas Tree so we didn’t need to unbox ours that we brought along.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location. Having access to a the boat dock was very convenient for our morning and evening fishing excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

German Lake

We loved this property! It was perfect for our family - we spent time fishing, swimming and boating! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views. We enjoyed floating in the lake off the dock. German Lake is a quiet spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin with more room than first appears. Quiet road not. Amazing views of the lake. Everything I needed to for a work retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Quiet Space

Great visit and very affordable. Just what we needed for our company trip.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of family fun and downtime were enjoyed. Kyle is an excellent host and very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We stayed for two weeks at this lakeside property. The neighborhood was beautiful, the sunsets were lovely, and the kayaks were a nice feature. The outdoor patio has potential, but the yard is so overgrown with weeds and spiderwebs that it distracts from the setting.The house itself was the biggest disappointment. It was far more neglected than the listing suggested. The lake was covered in green algae during our stay, online water quality reports advised against contact.Cleanliness was a major issue. The bedrooms and common areas were acceptable, but the kitchen was not guest ready. Many dishes in the cupboards needed to be washed before use, surfaces were sticky, and the refrigerator froze our produce and leaked water. The bathrooms were old and musty, and the basement (2 bedrooms & 1 bath were down there) had a dank odor, which grew worse over our 2 week stay. Aside from the couch upstairs, furniture was visibly old, sagging/used, and not comfortable or inviting. The front closet was in shambles, and the laundry room contained a mouse trap and an old stained mattress.Maintenance overall felt poor. The thermostat was old & difficult to use. Communication with the owner was matter‑of‑fact. He responded to two messages but never replied to my final question.While the location is lovely, the condition and upkeep of the home do not match the listing or price. We would not return and would not recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing southern Minnesota getaway!!

The house was clean, warm and exactly how it was described and Kyle the host was great at communicating and easy to work with. The fishing on German lake was great also!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun family times

Property was inviting with a beautiful view! It was clean and well cared for, but we did not find a home manual with ideas for the area or how to leave the house at check out. And the AC works fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a great time and enjoyed being right in the lake. It was disappointing that some of the amenities listed didn’t match our experience (basement bedroom is a full, not a queen bed; no high chair; no kayak).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
All you had to do was ask. I will make sure to update the manual. If your missing something or cant find it ask I would be more than happy to provide or point you in the right direction
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

night away

We enjoyed a night away at the lake home. The deck and grille are great. Starlink is much quicker than our home internet. game room is nice. we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property is not well kept outdoors. There were dirty, dusty kayaks thrown to one side, a weedy and unattractive lawn. No plants or flowers. An old rusty grill sat near the deck, which was badly in need of staining. The steps to the lake needed more railings. The shallow water was so rocky we could hardly walk. No ice maker, no hair dryer, no iron. If it is listed on the amenities, it needs to be there. The freezer on the bottom of the frig would not shut due to buildup of ice, then leaked on the floor. The lighting in the kitchen was filthy. The main floor bathroom had shower doors that didn’t meet so water shot out all over the bathroom. Half the outlets didn’t work. We didn’t pay this money to come and clean the items in order to use them. The bathroom needed cleaning in the corners. The place is cute and spacious but much TLC is needed. This person is out to collect your without maintaining or cleaning the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review and for staying with us. We’re glad you found the property cute and spacious, and we appreciate the specific feedback — it helps us improve. We wish these items had been brought to our attention during your stay (via message or a quick call). We respond very quickly and are always ready to address issues right away — whether it’s a maintenance fix, extra cleaning, or supplying missing amenities. That way we can turn things around while guests are still enjoying their vacation. We’ve already prioritized repairs and updates based on your notes: adding railings on the lake steps, fixing outlets, deep cleaning (including kitchen lighting and bathrooms), defrosting/maintaining the freezer, refreshing the outdoor areas (lawn, deck staining, kayaks, grill), and verifying all listed amenities. The shower doors will also be adjusted. We want every guest to have a smooth, enjoyable experience from the moment they arrive. Thanks again for the feedback, and we hope you’ll consider staying with us again after these improvements. Best regards Kyle Ps the deck was just stained. So a little Confused on that one? The iron was in the laundry room downstairs? I had an iron and two blow dryers delivered with in 1 hr of you notifying me. Sorry that wasn’t fast enough for you. And you need to close the door all the way on the freezer like explained to you otherwise the ice builds up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the deck and view of lake

Please check electrical outlets. Over half of them in the cabin are not in working order
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a lake cabin with comfortable spaces inside, a good outside deck and a lake that allowed us to do some boating and fishing! Family Adventures was a great fit to do all those things!Kyle is a great host! He answered all our questions ahead of time and was very accommodating to our wishes, like bringing an extra 50# bag of pellets for the smoker. The fishing boat was awesome and very easy to operate! Plenty of room at the dock to bring our boat up and still fish or play right from the dock! Loved the large capacity washer and dryer, and the huge hot water heater. Yet, it still felt very cabiny! A great place!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July 2025

The owner was quick to reply to inquiries and easy to work with. The kitchen was well stocked, including lots of different spices, and there was a variety of games that the kids enjoyed playing. There was a lot of spiders/webs in the basement. We bought some spider spray and sprayed the area to get rid of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
For the price I paid thought it could have been better kept up. Needs new windows and had ants a ton of spiders. Dishwasher was out but he did respond that he would come take a look at it the next day. Only stayed three nights just washed dishes by hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Looked great on line, outside was a mess, completely out of character with nearby homes/cabins. Dishwasher did not work at all, supplies not in logical locations and not listed in the book with other details. There were a ton of flys, but no flyswatter! We had a great time on the water but outside/deck area and siding had a lot dead bugs and stains on siding, also had a ton of cobwebs and was not inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is not what it seems. We arrived and the lawn was overgrown, weeds everywhere. The deck was covered in tree debris and parts of the deck and front door landing were sagging in areas. Once inside, you could see bugs hanging from spider webs in the kitchen, remnants of smashed bugs all over the ceiling. Opened the cabinets to find more bugs and dirt with the cookware. The kitchen stove was covered in food and grease. We contacted VRBO and the host was unresponsive to them. We asked for a refund and the host refused and also did not offer to resolve the uncleanliness and unsanitary issues. A neighbor pulled up while when we got there and told us he does not take care of the property. These are all RED flags . He preys on the trust of good people and then steals their money. Watch yourself. Don’t forget people talk in a small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
When you rent a cabin on a lake, you do need to expect a rustic experience. While the inside was clean and well represented, the deck, deck furniture, grill, landscaping and railing to the dock appeared to have been neglected for some time. Many spiders and spider webs everywhere, making it uncomfortable to sit outside without cleaning first.We enjoyed our stay, however I do feel that the price paid did not reflect the cabin we received. I have booked rentals all over the world and have always been pleased with the stays. I will reconsider booking with Vrbo in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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