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The Perfect Family Get Away !

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A large house with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bright, naturally lit room with large windows.
A residential area with houses, a grassy lawn, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Place, Lake Tustin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Francis
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

+2
3 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elysian

Located in Elysian, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Indian Island Winery and Waseca Lakeside Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Elysian, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Tustin - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Francis - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Minnesota State University - 23 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 26 min drive - 40.0 km
  • St. Olaf College - 39 min drive - 76.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Classic's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Family Get Away ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Perfect Family Get Away ! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$2,448, 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 The Perfect Family Get Away !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Family Get Away ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elysian cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Tustin and Lake Francis. Lake Elysian and Lily Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views and friendly hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
Great Iowa Schoolmates ! Please come again🤓
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was perfect for our family gathering. It was a beautiful home on the beach with stunning views. Everyone was comfortable and there were things to do for all to enjoy! We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2026
Lisa Thank you for your kind review and yes, we’d love to have your family back with us again in the future👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 12 came for a wedding at Ahavah Cottage. The house was the perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. We didn’t spend much time here but I think the summer time would be great with the lake. The host was great to work with and excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Hi Sharon - Bring the Family back for a summer gathering we'd love to host you guys ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd year we have stayed here. It was great. Our grandsons tried to wear out the water in the lake. Joe and Nancy are great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Hi Bob and Ruth ! We sure enjoyed seeing your 6 boys spend every waking moment in the water - You guys know how to have fun ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week's stay was wonderful! The house made it easy for our family of 12 to live and was beautiful! Having Joe and Nancy next door made it very convenient if we had questions. Joe and Nancy were very welcoming and pleasant. The lake front was perfect for all ages in our party. The kayaks and paddle boards were used a lot! Our teen boys caught lots of fish every day. We were close enough to the Twin Cities that the family could attend a Twins-Royals baseball game. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Hi Marsha Nancy and I certainly enjoyed watching you and your family interact! A great group and it’s been an honor to meet you guys. Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just back from our stay in Elysian, MN. I suppose no experience is "perfect" but this one was awfully close. We had our sons, their wives, and four grandkids ages 4-8. Lots to do, very safe, clean lake, pristine home. Joe and Nancy are nothing short of absolutely wonderful hosts. They are the original "Minnesota Nice" couple !!! I don't know how many "stars" VRBO gives their properties, but this one gets every one AND a few more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Marc, It was a pleasure for both Nancy and I to have met such a great family ! Thank you for allowing us to host ;) Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a word - fantastic! We loved it from the minute we arrived and were warmly welcomed by Joe and Nancy. The property is beautiful, the home was very clean, and more than comfortable for our crew of kids and grandkids. Kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The beds were comfy and the linens fresh. Outside, the sandy swimming beach, kayaks, paddleboards, and catching fish right off the dock were highlights! The delightful little town of Elysian, just a short walk away, added to the fun and the charm of this special place. Joe and Nancy were so gracious and easily available throughout our stay if needed. Thank you for sharing your special home with us. We had a wonderful family vacation at the Beach House and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Hi Mark and Mary That’s quite a review you gave us. Thank you for your kind words.! The feeling is mutual when we host a family like you guys- You’ve got a great family and you were an inspiration to both Nancy and I. There’s about 250 little bluegill that need plastic surgery on their mouths Have a great summer Joe & Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place. Great Trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Another great family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Was a nice place for our family to getaway for a few day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
Deb and Scott ! Thank you for leaving the cottage so tidy :) Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Everything was just as described, great space for a large family and tons of outdoor activities for the kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family trip

Had nice time. Paddleboards, kayaks, swimming, fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Hi Cam, Thank you for your kind review ! We appreciate great families like yours ;) joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome accommodations and offerings

The place was great, very clean and ample storage and sleeping accommodations, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of bathrooms and lake access was great, definitely would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Thank you for your kind review Ginny ! Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to vacation.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Joe and Nancy were very welcoming and helpful. It's a beautiful spot and we also enjoyed the town of Elysian.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Hi Lois ! You guys are the best - Thank you for bringing your Family the the Beach House on Lake Charles ;) Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway. Great private beach, dock and swim area.

Excellent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Hi Mary ! We enjoyed having you family on the lake for the best week of the season ;) Joe and Nancy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Best stay ever.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

We stayed here during our wedding weekend at Ahavah Cottage and it was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
The best group of young adults ever ! Thank you for choosing the Beach House 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

It was spacious and perfect for our family get away. Kids loved playing and sleeping in the bunk room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2021
Jill ! Thank you for your kind review 🤓 Join us this summer for some serious Beach time 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Our stay was great. The owners, Joe and Nancy, were really helpful! They have a lot of things to do right at the house. It was very clean. The ice cream shop was really good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Softball weekend

Great stay at Joe and Nancy's look forward to booking in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Ken ! You and your Team are 1st Class Packer Fans 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach House

We had family traveling from CO, ND, and NE to attend a wedding… the kitchen island was our morning and evening spot… great hosts, roomy house, and gorgeous view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
Thank you for your generous review Ed ! We appreciate Hosting Families like yours ;) Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family home

This home is well set up for families- with toys and games for kids onsite. We enjoyed meeting the owners and staying in their family vacation home. Would recommend for families seeking a quiet lakefront place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Hi Deirdre Thank you for choosing to stay with Nancy and I at the Beach House 👍 Please consider joining us again 🤓
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50years of memories

Awesome for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hosts and Amazing property

Joe and Nancy were absolutely amazing hosts. The house and property were absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hi Rachael ! you guys are the best - Play hard on that rink ;) Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lake front home

Joe and Nancy were great hosts. The property was very clean and in an awesome location on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Joe , we are glad the cottage worked well for your Professional Team building development day 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful inside and out. Lots of spaces for gathering. Made good use of the kayaks and paddle boards. The lake is so calm and serene. The kitchen works well for a crowd, but could be better stocked and organized. Our family had the best time and would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
Hi Linda Thank you for bringing your family to the Beach House ! We really enjoyed watching all those Grandkids play on the water 🤓
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