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The Perfect Family Get Away !

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Fitness facility
180 ft of Sand Beach - North and South Beach Houses
A shared Dock is available for North and South Cottage Guests
The South Beach House Sleeps 15 !
Overlooking Lake Charles and the Tandem Beach House Cottages

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Place, Lake Tetonka
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sakatah Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sakatah Lake
    ‪9 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
Dining area

About this property

The Perfect Family Get Away !

Beautiful 5 Bedroom 3 Bath cottage that sleeps 15 Adults + children 3 and under
100 ft Sandy beach - Clean Water -

*Paddle Boards and Kayaks Included.

Bike the Sakata Bike Trail !

Perfect Get away for families with small children Located 1 mile away from -

Scoops Ice Cream Shop
* Kayak / Paddle Board Rentals and Cannon River Shuttle Service
Ellie Gail's Bakery and Deli
Tucker's Sports Bar
Knotty Bar and Grill
Thirsty Beaver Bar
Fisher's Corner Bar
Gas/Groceries - Casey's or the Pit Stop
Bait Shop
Elysian Bank
3 Local Wineries


Located 1 mile from the Sakata Bike Trail !

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
10:00 PM Noise Policy - As a courtesy to our neighbors we ask our guests to eliminate loud music and voices - Our Rental license is dependent on such

Important information

You need to know

Property # 741548vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Tetonka - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Waterville City Hall - 9 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Waterville Public Library - 9 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Sakatah Lake - 9 min drive - 14.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waterville CafĂ© - ‬11 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 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Perfect Family Get Away ! on 27 August 2026 start from NZ$1,396, 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 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Tetonka, Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake. Sakatah Lake State Park and Waterville Public Library are also within 9 miles (15 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. 109 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

8/10 Good

Cam W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sidney H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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 🤓
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

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

Getaway

Best stay ever.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joani L.

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

Summer Vacay 2025

Joe and Nancy are friendly and sweet hospitable hosts that have a beautiful home with a GREAT floor plan layout for both group activities and quiet bedroom retreat areas! Plenty of bathrooms all super clean and a very peaceful beach side area complete with comfy chairs and fire pit area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Hi Joani and Joe ! Families like yours make our jobs much more enjoyable. Thanks for spending your family vacation with us on Lake Charles.! Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

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 đź‘Ť
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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 đź‘Ť
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thea S.

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

Excellent

A great place to stay! Joe is very easy to communicate with and met us at check in to show us around. The kids enjoyed ice skating and we can’t wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

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

50years of memories

Awesome for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

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

Family vacay 24

We had a wonderful time with our kids their spouses and our grandchildren, there was plenty of space for all of us and the beach and patio were just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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 đź‘Ť
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Family stay

Lovely home and lakefront. Kitchen easy for large group. close to activities, biking, hiking as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Hi Mary Thank you for taking time to provide Nancy and I with your comments on your family stay the Beach house ;) Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

family time

fun, good weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you again MaryAnn for staying With Nancy and I đź‘Ť Joe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Family Get Away

This was a last minute booking due to a hurricane in Florida. Joe was very helpful in the booking process, since there were 18 of us vacationing. The property sits on a beautiful lake, great atmosphere for a family get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
This family from Missouri washed bedding and made beds prior to check out ! Highly recommended by Nancy and Joe 🤓
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P L.

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

Plenty of room

Great place for a family Christmas. There are 15 of us, and there was enough room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
Hi Jeffery ! We love hosting famlies like yours ;)

About the host

Hosted by J

Host profile image
Nancy and Joe have 13 Children and 15 Grandchildren.

Nancy is the Owner/Director of Pediatric Therapy Services in Mankato. PTS provides Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Services for children with special needs.

Joe runs SCOOP'S ! The Local Ice-Cream & Hot-dog Shop
located in Elysian

We both love to bike and spend time with our families !

What makes this property unique

The Tamdem Beach House was built on this location because of
Natural Sand Beach
Gradual Depth
Sandy Lake Bottom
Clean Spring Water
Gentle slope to the lake
Proximity to the Ice Cream Shop , Bike Trails !

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English

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