The Perfect Family Get Away !

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17167 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Elysian, MN

Sakatah Lake State Park
11 min drive
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
27 min drive
Minnesota State University
29 min drive
Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional)
26 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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 !

At this cottage, you'll find features such as a water park. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
8.1 miles (13 km) from Sakatah Lake State Park and 11.6 miles (18.7 km) from Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center

The Perfect Family Get Away ! offers its guests a water park.

This Elysian cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Joe Meixl

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach loungers

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car not required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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

Laundromat nearby
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.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property

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
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling 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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The Perfect Family Get Away ! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

16 Oct 2024

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.

4 Oct 2024

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.

25 Sept 2024

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.

3 Sept 2024

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.

19 Aug 2024

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.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

50years of memories

Awesome for our family

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

11 Aug 2024

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.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

family time

fun, good weather

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Lakeville, MN

3 Jul 2024

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\

30 Jun 2024

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.

22 Jun 2024

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

20 May 2024

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.

8 May 2024

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.

25 Jan 2024

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.

10 Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

brad w.

29 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Excellent for our family. Plenty of room. Only downer was we should have brought slippers to keep our feet warm since the hardwood floors got a little cold.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for family gathering

Beautiful lake place, lot of rooms, comfortable beds, very clean, great spot with bunks and crib for kids, nice sandy beach and dock, nice firepit area, great large kitchen with everything we needed, and lots of area to sit in big groups. Owner was out of town but very easy to get in touch with and very helpful figuring out a few very minor issues. Lots of parking space across just across the road. Overall it worked great for us, we had a fantastic time, and hope to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S., Louisville, KY USA

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

This home is well set up for families- with toys and games for kids onsite. We enjoyed meeting the owners and staying in their family vacation home. Would recommend for families seeking a quiet lakefront place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Waukesha, WI United States

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!! +++

Had a fantastic time at this place. Exactly as described.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Marcia S.

15 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We were disappointed in the condition of the lake house and the beach area. The price of the stay was much too expensive for the quality of cleanliness of the house and grounds. Joe waited until we were ready to leave and had someone vacuum the side of the house for spider webs!!! The day before we left while we were on the beach he mowed the area, cleaned the seaweed from the beach and sent someone to spray for bugs. It would have nice if that had been taken care of before we spent the week there. The fan used in the bunk room was filthy and should have been taken to the dump. There was a hole in the front screen door and dead lake flies were everywhere around the door. The fire pit was full of grass where sand should have been, the bricks on the steps were loose, the chairs on the beach were cracked, the ceiling fans were filthy, the grill was pathetic and could easily have caught on fire, the smoke detectors weren’t working, and there were spider webs and dead flies behind the tv, there was leftover food crumbs on the couch, the bikes that were supposed to be part of the package were a mile away at Scoops. Joe intruded on our family time by coming out so often to visit with us while we were fishing. We were very disappointed in our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome lake front home

Joe and Nancy were great hosts. The property was very clean and in an awesome location on the lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

A group of 6 friends come together every year to renew, laugh and relax. Being our 9th yr gathering, this year stands out as our favorite. The design of the home is perfect for gathering and offers the perfect amount of space and bedrooms. Ray Lake is beautiful and perfect for kayaking. Joe even provided a boat ride tour of the lake. The hosts, Joe and Nancy are welcoming and available to answer any questions. We enjoyed it so much we hope to return next year. Thank you Joe and Nancy for making this the best vacation so far.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome family time!

Joe and Nancy were wonderful hosts! Even when we messed up on the parking situation, Joe was very gracious. The weather and water were perfect and the littles caught a ton of Blue gills off the dock. We are excited to come back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

justin s.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend at the lake!

Joe and Nancy were great hosts and the house was perfect for our stay! The kids had a great time swimming and playing on the sand beach. We had the lake practically to ourselves for tubing and wakeboarding. Riding bikes to the ice cream shop was also very convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for a Family Vacation

Joe’s place was the perfect getaway for our family, 7 adults & 6 kids ages 4 to 14. The house was roomy & well-appointed. The kids loved the lake, the sandy beach & especially the kayaks. Joe was great!! Very responsive to our needs! I highly recommend this place for a family vacation! Our family also enjoyed Kamp Dells Water Park & the Farm America Museum!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023