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Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire!

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
On the beach
Spa
Nestled on 5 private acres, Lake Francis offers a serene family retreat with an open floor plan that showcases breathtaking views of Wagner's Bay. This fully furnished property accommodates up to 14 guests and features Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a brand new kitchen, and plenty of space for relaxation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

About the area

Map
Elysian, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 28 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Minnesota State University - 29 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 30 min drive - 35.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boatlanding Restaurant & Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Lure - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire!

Lake Francis is set up exclusively for my family, friends, and guests! It is designed for a family retreat on 5 private acres. The property has 5 bedrooms including: Main Level Master Suite w/ King Bed. 2 Main Level Queen Bedrooms, and 2 Lower Level Private Suites - each with 2 Queen Beds! Lake Francis accommodates up to 14 guests. The open floor plan allows for amazing views of Wagner's Bay and the new deck provides endless evening sunsets. The property is fully furnished and includes Satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The property has 5 bathrooms, fully equipped brand new Kitchen, Dining room table, additional 6' table, Living Rm, and lower level walk out Den. Only an hour drive from the Twin Cities. This property will give you that true getaway experience from the hustle and bustle of your hectic lives. There are plenty of fun things to see and do in neighboring Elysian! There is a peacefulness here that is priceless and being able to get a small town feel so close to home is exactly what sold us on this property. It can't be beat!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside and dispose of butts properly

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only $150 pet fee required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside and dispose of butts properly

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

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Fall Special 7 Acre Private Retreat Beautiful October Color!!!

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! located?

This Elysian cabin is on the beach, 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Lake Tetonka, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sabre Lake. Sakatah Lake and Sakatah Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mykala J.

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

4th Year

We have stayed here 4 years in a row, we always have a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hopefully we can go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The kids want to go back to the property again next year.

The yard and shoreline could use some TLC. The house is much larger than it appears from the outside. It was a great size for our family. We would probably return but would like to see the yard with more curb appeal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Very enjoyable!

This house is perfect if you’re just wanting to relax with plenty of space! The view is spectacular! We loved having the canoes and paddles provided in our stay. It’s well-stocked and nicely furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Great weekend again

We have stayed here in the past and love the home layout and accommodations. We are very happy it is available again. Working with Chris is the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

wendy b.

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

Fishing trip

Very roomy...a few repairs are needed...example sliding doors ...supplied well...easy to get in on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy L.

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

Great place!

Property is spacious and stocked well. I brought a few items that usually aren't at VRBOs and they were all there. The owner was incredibly kind. We hop we can stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

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

Annual Family Cabin Trip

This property is awesome for large groups! Lots of space to spread out, well stocked, and Chris is wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Beautiful comfortable cabin on the lake

This is a fabulous place for a family getaway. The property is wonderful, very comfortable and spacious. The host provides all the comforts of home. The lake is gorgeous. great fishing and so relaxing. We all agreed that we will be back and have highly recommended to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Perfect

The place was amazing. Right off the lake with plenty of bedrooms and beds for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Wedding Weekend

The Elysian area is beautiful. This was a large house on a lake and gave us the chance to have good quality time together, make breakfasts together, etc. House is larger than it appears from the outside. The new Wi-Fi there was superfast, so good connectivity. We had a good time with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great place

Had family in town and we absolutely loved the place! Chris was very professional. I’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Declan W.

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

Minnesota Visit

Just excellent... everything as described and more...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Great Place

Clean, spacious, easy access to water, and owner was very accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Great Getaway

Our family really enjoyed this property. It is off the path enough to feel like you're in the woods and not too far of a drive from the Twin Cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Annual family get together

This property works well for our large groug(14) everyone can be together but plenty of space for quiet time as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Great Weekend

The house on Lake Francis was perfect for our large family. The proximity from the house to the lake was ideal. We rented the pontoon and the lake was great for fishing. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at the lake house. We had plenty of room-bedrooms & bathrooms. The lake was nice for fishing but a bit weedy for swimming close to the shore line. The yard could use a bit of maintenance-but we were not particular and it had rained the majority of the summer. Overall I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Great location

The house had plenty of room for me and my 8 friends (and 5 bathrooms helps a lot). The lot is semi-secluded with a big yard on the lake. This was the second time we have stayed there and will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S., Bondurant

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

Good time in Elysian

Great place for a group hangout. Most of the bedrooms had ensuite bathrooms which was great for the "own space" feel. The flat back yard surrounded by trees made the time spent out there enjoyable even with higher temperatures and few clouds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

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

Lake Francis house

This was a quiet clean relaxing place. Just what we needed while attending a family member in hospice. We highly recommend this home away for any guests looking for peace and quiet, enjoying nature, and having a lot of room to spread out and live. Stay off your devices and look at the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dave W.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Enjoyed our change in venue for our annual family vacation with kids and grand-kids. House worked out great with plenty of room and the beach was great for the little ones. Felt dock could be improved and more water activities for the older kids (movable dock or lily-pad) due to the shallowness of the lake. Overall a good time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K., Eau Claire, WI USA

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

Family Gathering

It is a very nice house in a great location. On the north end of the lake with one house on the east side and woods on the west. Very private part of the lake. The lake was very nice, one of the best lakes for water quality in the area. Fishing was good for bass, northern and panfish. Already rented it again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine V.

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

Annual Family weekend

The property is great lots of space for our large group. There are plenty of things to keep us busy both in good weather and bad. This was our second year staying here and our family has enjoyed ourselves and will be staying again in the future. Chris is great to work with, he handled our issues quickly even when he was out of town. Thank again and see you next year!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara S.

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

Cleanliness’s

Mattresses in terrible condition, tvs did not work very dirty under beds uncomfortable furniture dirty vents no toilet paper. Would not recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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