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

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6 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No wild parties. Please contact us for question

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking out side only

NO FIREWORKS NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI Absolutely NO WILD PARTIES allowed NO RV Parking or tents allowed

Renters are 100% responsible for any damages and expenses during your stay and will be charged additional fees if ALL House Rules are not followed.

Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that will disturb neighbors (The owners and manager have the right to evict anyone)

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

Note from host: No wild parties. Please contact us for question

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colfax

Located in Tainter Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cottage Winery and Vineyard and Menomonie Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm and Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Colfax Railroad Museum, or check out an event or a game at Red Cedar Speedway.

Colfax, WI

What's nearby

Cottage Winery and Vineyard - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
Lake Menomin - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
Wakanda Park - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
Wakanda Water Park - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
University of Wisconsin-Stout - 21 min drive - 21.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cottage Winery and Vineyard, Colfax Railroad Museum and Wakanda Water Park. Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area and Lakeside Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gregor M.

18 May, 2025

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

Nice Place

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

7 Jan, 2025

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

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

Nancy E.

17 Feb, 2025

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

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

EDWIN D.

11 Oct, 2024

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

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

Katie P.

3 Oct, 2023

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

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

Beverly S.

12 Oct, 2023

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

Sibling getaway

Amazing architecture! Nice quiet place to make memories 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

19 Oct, 2020

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

Great stay

Great property. So much to do. Our teens had a blast, so much to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan D.

5 Sept, 2021

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

Great trip!

Impressive property and great for our large family reunion. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

24 Apr, 2023

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

👍

Great place to stay for a large group

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept, 2024

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

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

Brad I.

3 Oct, 2024

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

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

Christopher M.

6 Apr, 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

6 Sept, 2024

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

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

Tierney K.

22 Sept, 2024

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

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

Barbara R R.

22 Oct, 2024

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

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

Kyle Z.

1 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect house for up north winter trip.

The house was extremely clean and is even bigger than the description makes it seem. Plenty of clean towels (which is oddly uncommon at rental houses) along with clear instructions throughout the property. Great place for ice fishing, snow machines, and other winter activities. I’m sure summer is just as good!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

20 Jul, 2024

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

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

Vivian S.

2 Aug, 2024

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

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

Debbie W.

24 Oct, 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

4 Jun, 2023

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

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

Brad I.

19 Sept, 2023

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

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

Mike W.

29 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Renter

Good suggest blue tooth speakers in living room off kitchen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R., Sheboygan, WI USA

8 Oct, 2023

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

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

Tom B.

6 Aug, 2023

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

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.

25 Jul, 2023

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

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