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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

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Colfax, WI
  • Lake Menomin
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Wakanda Water Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colfax

On lake.Stay at this Tainter Lake vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Cottage Winery and Vineyard and Colfax Railroad Museum. Menomonie Country Club and Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cottage Winery and Vineyard - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Lake Menomin - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Wakanda Park - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Wakanda Water Park - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Supper Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elk Point Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moms Restaurant And Pu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Winery & Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Veteran's Center Foxhole Bar and Banquet Hall of Menomonie - ‬12 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.

Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms

This property is the perfect destination for your family’s needs and desires! Enjoy gorgeous views, multiple sitting areas, private bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, 10 TVs, on-site laundry, and a spacious kitchen for meals and entertaining. The downstairs great room is a kid-friendly area for games or lounging on the sectional sofa and watching movies. The floor plan separates the kitchen from most bedrooms, ensuring quiet for early risers and sleepers. The mansion sleeps up to 20 guests with 5 private bedrooms/bathrooms (3 king beds, 2 queen beds) and a kids’ bunk room with bathroom downstairs (2 bunk beds with queen top and bottom, 1 futon bunk bed with twin on top).

Need more space? Rent an additional area for 6-8 guests connected to the downstairs great room. This includes 2 private bedrooms (queen beds) and a living room area (2 futons).

Weddings or large events are allowed for an additional charge, with a maximum of 50 guests (20 overnight). A separate contract is required—please contact Jessica for details.

Summer months are ideal for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Bring your boat or rent our pontoon for a daily fee. Enjoy the large backyard for games and peaceful evenings around the campfire.

In winter, the mansion offers a cozy escape with fireplaces, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling.

There is a 7-night minimum stay during summer months and a 4-night minimum stay during other months. Enjoy a 10% discount for weekly stays during fall, winter, and spring!

We are located about 10 miles off interstate I-94. About 90 mins from St. Paul/Minneapolis (MSP Airport, Mall of America). Woodbury ,MN (Wood bury outlet malls) 45 mins away. Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls are also about 45 minutes away. 15 minutes from down town Menomonie.

Cottage Winery, Lucette Brewery , Golf courses, Red cedar Speedway, WoodWind Park, Hoffman Hills State Recreation, Valley Pasture Pumpkin Patch, Govin Farm and more family entertainment less than 15 mins away from this amazing property!!!

There are nearby restaurants that are accessible by water or land. Jake's Supper Club, Pioneer Grill & Saloon and Elk Point Resort are easy access by boat or vehicle. Jake's has three decks and a fabulous Tiki bar over looking the lake with live bands every weekend in the summer months. Pioneer Bar & Grill is walking distance from Jake's Supper Club, in a country setting with great entertainment! Elk Point Resort has karaoke every Saturday night and put on the BEST firework show every year on July 3rd. Great food and fun atmosphere!

Property manager

Jessica

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking out side only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Note from host: No wild parties. Please contact us for question
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No wild parties. Please contact us for question For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms to downtown Tainter Lake?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Tainter Lake.

Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

This was a great place for two families to share a long weekend with all of our adult kids. Everyone had their own space and at the same time there were so many nice common areas to gather. We ended up with great weather, but if it hadn’t been nice outside we would’ve spent more time in the game room. Everyone enjoyed the space and great memories were made.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream weekend with family

Perfect! This was my dream weekend with my adult kids and their families. This house allows for family growth and still accommodate us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Party

The house is set up nicely for large groups with large areas to hang out without impacting personal space of all guests. Some amenities and fixtures could be updated, but everything is still set up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a great stay. Hope to come back some time. Jessica was a great host. Lots of space, very comfortable for our extended family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

We were there for a grandson’s wedding in the area; it was perfect for our family; five married couples and four tweens!! Plenty of room for all; it was luxury to have so many bathrooms (one of my sons and his family flew from Asheville and appreciated that as they had no water at home)! Kitchen was well stocked with all cookware etc.. no eating out; we all are foodies!! Lots of frig storage; no need for coolers. Kids figured out surround sound system and we had music!’ Would definitely book again. Great for large family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This was the most beautiful VRBO we’ve ever experienced. The property is absolutely gorgeous and Jessica was really easy to work with. I highly recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cradle at Tainter Lake 24

Most of us stayed at the Mansion last year, but we added a couple newcomers, eleven in all this year. We are a group of college (classes '72-'74) buddies and spouses, and we are already checking probable schedules for a return in '25. The place is perfect for a large, mixed group. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tierney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This property is beautiful! It is very big and is nice to have all of your friends and family there. We only had one problem happen which was the fire alarm going off while we were getting ready for our wedding (due to faulty fire alarm). We were able to reach out to the host and get it figured out relatively fast though. Other wise everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had 19 of us, all family. Loved the patio, the lake views, the house. Especially loved the number of semi-private areas for small conversations. The kitchen had lots of room (seated all of us) and more than ample kitchen supplies and appliances. 1 1/2 hours from MSP airport. I have already highly recommended this house and service to two friends who want to do the same thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our Family reunion

This is our second stay at the Mansion and we are already planning a return next year. Plenty of space to spread out inside and out. The spacious individually themed bedrooms each with their own bathrooms is a big plus for us. Huge kitchen with 2 large dining tables, fantastic game room add to the reasons why we are planning a 3peat. All I can add is….Enjoy, you will!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian S., Wenatchee, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large family gathering

Our three adult children and their families gathered with us at the Mansion. There's plenty of room and great bedrooms for all. The grandkids loved the game room. We were a little disappointed that the lake is not very nice for swimming this time if the year, but two of the families enjoyed renting the pontoon and exploring the lake It took us a minute to figure out the light controls and never found the right button to turn on the lower outlets in the adult bedrooms. Overall, it is a very nice property, location and a great and responsive host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2024 at Tainter

This was a perfect fit for our family Great to have separate areas for sleeping, kids and adults play areas. Loved being able to cook and eat together and just relax Weather actually turned out better than expected Able to kayak, boat and fish, they weren’t biting A few issues with the electricity, power going on and off during the night, not good for c-pap users Didn’t appreciate not being able to go on the grass for a day because of lawn spraying. Hard to keep the kids off the grass Overall a great place for families
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D., Appleton WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday

This property worked wonderful for our gathering, great kitchen, lower level game room and overall main floor layout. Jessica was very responsive to the few questions we had. I would highly recommend this operty for a largeer gathering. One suggestion is to check the wall outlets, it seemed as if only the bottom ones worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family HallowThanksMas

Each year we have 4 generations that spend an extended weekend together. This property was well maintained and plenty of room!!!! We were all able to have our own rooms and the game room was great!! Ping pong and pool add plenty of space for our Grandkids to run around! A few even ventured out on the kayaks! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sibling getaway

Amazing architecture! Nice quiet place to make memories 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R., Sheboygan, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and Wonderful!

We stayed at Lake Tainter Mansion for a sibling family reunion and everyone loved it! It was very spacious and each bedroom on the main level having its own private bathroom was greatly appreciated. The mansion is on a beautiful private setting where we often saw eagles and an occasional deer. Jessica was always prompt in replying to any questions we had. Hoping to have an opportunity to return. The bar has been set high!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place for a long weekend and anniversary party

Place is fun to explore and the rooms are very nice. Perfect for our group of 18 staying, and just under 30 for the party. A bit of a learning curve figuring out the lights, but overall a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Renter

Good suggest blue tooth speakers in living room off kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cradle at Tainter Lake

Our group of college friends and spouses have been getting together annually in different parts of the country, and this was the first time coming to the Upper Midwest. The property was everything it looked like in the listing and more. There were nine of us and we would/will return to the Mansion at Tainter Lake the next time we reunite up here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

This is our third time at the Mansion and it was great as always! The lake was quiet green and definitely in bloom but we enjoyed the fishing, swimming, and tubing! The accommodations are prefect, meeting the needs of all ages and interests. The yard was great for cornhole, bocce ball, volleyball, and frisbee. The game room was awesome for the video and table gamers. There is plenty of space for all five of our families with fabulous space for cooking, eating, sleeping, resting, relaxing, and playing games. The only thing we didn't expect was to share the beach and dock since we had not done this before. It worked fine but didn't realize that this was now how it works. Love spending time with family and look forward to more opportunities to do so in the future in this amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much space for a wonderful family gathering

The Mansion feels even more spacious in real life! We had a wonderful stay with our extended family and more than enough room for us all. There were a number of features of the house that we greatly appreciated - every bedroom being ample and having its own bathroom was so nice. And, the bedrooms being in a separate wing from the game room and main congregating space of the kitchen/dining/living area meant that the baby could sleep right through all the laughter and family games. The only downside for our group was unfortunately the lake itself. It does have a significant algae problem which limited swimming, and the fishing was not good at all while we were there. It was fun to kayak and paddle in, and we enjoyed taking the pontoon out, as well, but those who really look forward to fishing on our vacation were disappointed on that front. Overall, though, I would highly recommend the mansion to another large family group that was looking for an expansive space to play games, relax, and enjoy a good campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cesnikville 10

Our stay was wonderful. We appreciated having a room that fit all of us and still gave us space as we needed it. It was a easy process made by the property manager Jessica. Our only suggestion is to clean under couch cushions, behind the headboards and to update the decor and some of the broken furniture. Yes we’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

👍

Great place to stay for a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay for Gaming Group

We had a great time for the second year in a row hosting a board gaming event at the mansion. Jessica was amazing to work with and we loved our stay. thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023