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

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Interior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Game room
Smart TV, video games, table football, ping pong
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 23910 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Elysian, MN
  • WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center
    25 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

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About the area

Elysian

When you stay at this vacation home in Elysian, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by car from Sakatah Lake State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Le Sueur County Fairgrounds and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center.

What's nearby

  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 27 min drive - 33.9 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

About this property

Entire place

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

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 the summer as the guest house is winterized and not available in the winter It sleeps 18 plus in the winter. 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lisa Armstrong

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

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

  • Unit size: 9800 sq ft (910 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Nathan D., Salem, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big rental house on a lake
My family enjoyed our time here for a reunion. The good: it's a very large house and we were all comfortable in the bedrooms in the house and had plenty of space for meals. We loved the bear theme throughout the house; someone counted 29 bear figurines around the house. The childrens play rooms were great. There were some old outdoor toys the children played with although the old croquet set gave a couple folks splinters. The kitchen was fairly well equipped. There were quite a few fishing poles available that we enjoyed using after we bought bait. We appreciated the wood for the outdoor fireplace and enjoyed smores a couple nights. There were some opportunities for improvement: The pontoon boat we paid extra for, that the listing said was newer, had 530+ hours on it plus the radio didn't work and unfortunately it was missing the tow rope for the tube. There was no sandy beach, the waterfront area was full of vegetation. The guest house with bunkbed was very basic, had a slight odor. There were a number of minor maintenance issues throughout the main house: several lightbulbs out in the basement, hot tub not working, a little mold below hot tub in basement, deep fryer full of dirty oil, smoker grill didn't work and gas grills were very rusted. That said, the house was very large, the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed our time together. Overall, we were happy staying here but there were a number of little things that, considering the price, kept it from being a 5 star property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nkaujhnub L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

6/10 Okay

Char B.

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

8/10 Good

Lori A.

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

10/10 Excellent

kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Deborah F.

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

Karen K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Agatha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jim K., Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a blast!
Owner was great, property was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Z., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Gathering Home!
Our extended family has rented this property several times. It is a wonderful space for a large family gathering of many ages. Our group has been able to make many treasured memories during our stays. A beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for our family annual cookie bake weekend!!
Property worked very well for our large family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family House
We had a great family time at the home. We had 4 grandchildren under 5 and they LOVED the play rooms. There were tears when we had to go home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F., IRETON

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our stay at Shoreview mansion was fantastic! All of 23 of our family was there, ages 3-68. Everyone had their own space & no one ever was lacking in things to do. If you have a big family like ours you won't be sorry with this property! Having the pontoon was a great addition, we used it everyday! The huge kitchen for cooking our meals was great also. And the pool table in the dining room was a nice also. Perfect place to gather & shoot pool & socialize while meal prep was going on. I can't express enough how fantastic it was. We had the most perfect weather also with mild days & cool evenings. We had a little issue with the hot tub but Lisa came yet that day to take care of it. Was really great to meet her & her husband. Awesome people! Hopefully one day in the future we can rent this great property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to celebrate!
This is our family's 3rd year staying in this vrbo. Many memories have been made. Our grandchildren are too old for the children's play rooms, but enjoy all the other games. We took our pontoon out everyday to swim and lounge in the lake. Love the space we all could have even though we spent most of the beautiful week outdoors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crista A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations!!
Our family of 19 stays at a VRBO each summer somewhere in MN. And I can tell you…this place is exceptional!! Our family (ranging in ages from 6-70+) ALL enjoyed this mansion!! The upstairs bedrooms were large and gave each family a space of their own. The main floor bedroom was great for those who didn’t like the stairs. The whole house was very well taken care of and very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with anything and everything we needed. The pool table and shuffle board table got used continuously throughout our stay!! There was plenty of bedding and towels for everyone, even with our large group (this has not been the case everywhere we’ve stayed!). The downstairs was a hit for the kids!!! Lake Francis is one of the cleanest/nicest lakes in southern MN and we enjoyed boating, tubing, skiing, etc. The kids fished off the dock every day, multiple times a day. The cabana was great for a quick run to the bathroom and to store fishing bait, poles, etc in. (No one in our group slept in there, but there are beds in there too!!) The yard was wonderful for yard games (bean bags, spike ball, beersby, etc). The only downfall for our family was that there wasn’t a place to swim off the beach as there are lily pads and cattails all along the shore which makes for a pretty green/algae/weedy filled shoreline. However, the owner can do nothing about this as these are protected in the lake. We just went out to the middle of the lake, which was very clear/clean. Lisa is absolutely wonderful to work with and was very responsive and accommodating!! I would definitely recommend this amazing place for a family getaway!!! There is truly something for everyone!!! Thanks again, Lisa!!! Until next time…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place for you next family get together
Beautiful home, plenty of room for family eating and enjoying each others company, plus a lot of space to sneak off and read a book. Weather kept us away from the lake, but the view was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Lisa was there to greet me and showed me around! Beautiful home and we hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years family gathering
We enjoyed our stay in Elysian. Beautiful home and lots of extras. We had some small children in our group and the toy rooms in the basement were a big hit. The large kitchen allowed us to prepare and serve meals in a timely manner. Everyone enjoyed the comfortable setting. I recommend this house for family gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Z., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family gatherings!
Our extended family gathered for an early December holiday celebration at the Mansion. We have stayed at this home for three times over the past several years and plan to return often in the future. It has wonderful gathering spaces for family to play and visit. The changes the new owner, Lisa, has made have certainly added to the enjoyment of guests! We spent hours in the beautiful living room, snuggled up on the new comfortable furniture which lends itself to long casual conversations for all ages. The man cave with its new furniture was a hit with all of our football fans throughout the weekend. The children spent hours in the ball pit room and the large playroom with its own stage! They had fun using the costumes and props available to create their own show. Lisa was always prompt in response to any questions throughout the entire experience. She really cares about her guests having a wonderful experience. She even had a beautiful huge holiday live evergreen tree decorated and waiting for us when we arrived. Large extended family lasting memories are easily made here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion 2021
Very good overall. Well supplied with kitchen utensils --even spices and laundry detergent. Our rented pontoon performed well and the kids enjoyed many hours of tubing on a quiet lake. The beds were comfortable and there was good space for 16 of us. The kids ages ranged from 15 to 24. We made good use of the pool table and shuffleboard tables. Our only complaint was the furniture. There was seating for only 5 people in the beautiful living room. The bar stools were broken or the new ones were very uncomfortable and we did not use them. To the new owners I would suggest they invest in some good quality bar stools and new living room furniture with seating for 10 or more. A fun week and everyone said they would like to do it again,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021