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“Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad

Family-friendly holiday home in Elysian

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Terrace/patio
Games room
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Place, Lake Tetonka
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota State University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Elysian

A family-friendly stay in Elysian awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Lake Tetonka and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Murphy Wildlife Management Area. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Elysian holiday home you'll find Minnesota State University.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 30 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Minnesota State University - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 32 min drive - 39.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterville Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad

Chasing Lakeside Sunsets is what you'll do after your day of lakeside fun! This remodeled 4bd home is spacious, clean, modern and boasts luxury is large enough for the whole family with sleeping room for 10.
You will enjoy lake toys; kayaks, paddleboard, paddle boat and a Lilly Pad floating matt to enjoy beautiful Lake Francis. Lake Francis is a highly desired, clean, spring-fed lake known for it’s clear water suitable for all water sports and great fishing reports. Swimming conditions on our shoreline and dock are great; clean and free of weeds; water shoes are recommended in all lakes. A private dock will be in the water Spring-Fall.
Lakeside Fun days in the sun will be spent playing yard games, relaxing on the large deck, grilling & enjoying a campfire while chasing sunsets.
Gather with friends and family around the dining large table, snuggle up for a movie & play arcade, darts, air hockey and games for all!

Elysian is an adorable small town along the Sakatah Trail featuring Scoops Ice Cream Shop, Lolli Pops Bakery, dining options and pubs.

Local Attractions-
Public boat launch (1mi)
Lake Francis public beach and large park (2mi)
Sakatah Trail access (3mi)
Public Pickleball & Basketball Court (3mi)
Ahavah Cottage (4mi)
Camp Dells Waterpark, Waterville (8mi)

Things to note:
Boat parking available (1 boat trailer max).
Attached garage available for parking.
Access to the entire home.
Please keep vehicle count to 4, no parking on the street due to licensing restrictions.
Parties/Gatherings over your guest count are not allowed throughout the duration of your stay (day/night)
No Pets (very strict on this due to an extreme allergy in our family)
Outdoor furniture- patio table, grill and patio seating will be on the deck during warmer months.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

4 vehicle parking + 1 boat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad?

The closest beach to “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad is Hiniker Pond Public Beach (26.2 km).

Does “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad?

No, “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad?

No, pets are not allowed.

“Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay. Nice lake! Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful time at the cabin! It’s a beautiful property and we hope to visit again. Our hosts were wonderful and responded timely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joani P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house on the lake!

We were in Elysian for a wedding. This house was perfect for our family weekend. It’s got a big deck right on the lake. It was a beautiful setting. The house was very clean and set up very comfortably. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay on Lake Francis

The place was great. Just like it was advertised and the property manager was super responsive and went out of their way to accommodate. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024