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Exterior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 171800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Lake Tetonka
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sakatah Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Minnesota State University
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elysian

On the beach.At this Elysian cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Tetonka and 9 miles (15 km) of Murphy Wildlife Management Area. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Waterville Public Library and Waterville City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 29 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 30 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 32 min drive - 24.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phil-Mart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬2 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.

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 !

Property manager

Joe Meixl

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

Rules

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Perfect Family Get Away ! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Perfect Family Get Away ! to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Perfect Family Get Away ! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Perfect Family Get Away ! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Perfect Family Get Away ! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Perfect Family Get Away ! to downtown Elysian?

This cottage is 0.9 mi away from Elysian.

The Perfect Family Get Away ! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property worked out well for our wheelchair bound son-in-law. The owner was very helpful in finding a way he could get over the door threshold in his chair. Property was basically as described. Some of the bicycles were unusable as they were being repaired. We had a large refrigerator for our extended family, and the owner let us use another refrigerator in the breezeway. I wish the kitchen had more food storage bowls for leftovers, plates and silverware to accommodate our group of 10. We had to hand wash dishes after meals, because we had a limited amount of dishwasher detergent. Beds were really comfortable, amount of hot water for showers and other uses was never a problem. Water sports equipment was plentiful for everyone in our group. Owners initial property tour and explanation of the property was great and appreciated. He and his wife checked on us several times for anything we might have needed, and are personable friendly people to deal with. Would consider staying here again in schedules worked out. Beautiful views from back yard and living room. I wish there was a marina nearby that would rent jet skis for the older grandkids. The lake was small for pleasure and power boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Had nice time. Paddleboards, kayaks, swimming, fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob R., Marion, Iowa, USA\

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place. Great Trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joani L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Was a nice place for our family to getaway for a few day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal Party Lodging

Was a great place to stay and provide space for my bridal party as I got married at Ahavah Cottage 2 min away! I will say that the listing shows the address as the right side of the house but you enter on the left. The check in process was a little delayed and everything was manual/not an electronic checkin, as the owner was out of town and in an area with bad reception, but the nicest people and really glad we stayed here! If anyone is looking for a place to host for a wedding or larger group, I highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend getaway

My friends and I found this a perfect spot for our Fall ladies weekend. We enjoyed the lake view from the patio, sitting by the fireplace and comfortable rooms. Next time we'll use the kayaks and firepit! Joe was a great and very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Mount gang

The property was even better than the pictures showed. Joe and Nancy are incredible hosts. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended family for wedding weekend

We had 11 adults one night and 9 the second. 10 adults with 4 couples and 2 singles to shared the bunk room( bottom bunks) would be perfect. We had a lovely time enjoying the lake view outside with our morning coffee and plenty of room inside to hang out watching tv, or playing games at the kitchen table and counter. The host was very receptive to any questions or needs we had. Great stay for our son’s wedding held in Elysian.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Good

Very good, met all of our needs for 15 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

50years of memories

Awesome for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

family time

fun, good weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Lakeville, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Marion, Iowa, USA\

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a perfect trip

The place was exactly what we hoped for. Joe and Nancy were very helpful but not nosy or intrusive. Hope to be back again. Lake water level was high because of all the rain in the area. Fishing was good. The kids had a ball.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Vacation

This is the first time we've done a vacation like this. Joe and Nancy made us feel welcome and made the stay great! The house is phenomenal and the lake is great! All 16 of us agreed that we would definitely come back and do this again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Iowa City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and property!

We were attending a wedding in the area so we’re looking for a VRBO for us and several family members to stay. This is a gem of a place for families to enjoy- inside and out! We loved sitting on the back patio watching the sunset, as well as hanging out on the large sectional in the living room enjoying the view. Would be great for a longer stay- I just wish we had more than a weekend wedding planned. Joe and Nancy are great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Softball weekend

Great stay at Joe and Nancy's look forward to booking in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View!

The home was clean, updated, beautiful & had a heck of a view! Each room had plenty of space to spread out for a couple, as well as a ‘kids bunk room’ option if you bring the children. I think I counted 4 bunk beds?! The town of Elysian is 5 min down the road and a great watering hole, bowling alley & more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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