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Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities!

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A spacious living area with a dark wooden dining table, blue chairs, a brown sofa, and a ladder shelf.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, a nightstand, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of trees.
A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.
A kitchen with a double sink, white cabinets, a window with a view, and a hanging plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Madison Lake, MN
  • Place, Duck Lake
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Madison Lake
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Lake Francis
    ā€Ŗ10 min driveā€¬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap Ā· Towels provided Ā· Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet Ā· Shampoo Ā· Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities!

Only 1 hour from the Twin Cities and 20 minutes from Mankato, our year-round home is the perfect lakefront getaway! Enjoy our kayak and 2 paddle boards or put your own boat in to explore all that Lake Jefferson has to offer! In the summer, enjoy the lake views from the patio furniture on our newly renovated deck. There's a table to enjoy a meal, sun loungers to soak in the rays, or a comfortable sectional to relax in the shade. There is a fire pit by the Lake to enjoy on calm nights. For Boaters - We're located on Middle Jefferson. The public launch is located on East Jefferson (5 miles from our home), and there is a channel between East Jefferson and Middle Jefferson that can be accessed via boat. We can provide more in-depth directions and a map if requested. Although West Jefferson Lake is not accessible via boat from Middle Jefferson, the public launch is located less than 1 mile from our home. The Jefferson chain of lake is very popular for recreational activities such as ice fishing (winter), swimming, fishing, tubing, water skiing, jet skiing, etc.

Please note that our watercraft is not included with your stay, and please bring your own life jackets if needed.

Water toys are made available for the season when Minnesota weather permits - typically, May through September.

Our home is also close to several popular wedding venues in the area -
Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery: 12 minutes, 9.3 miles
Ahavah Cottage: 14 minutes, 11.2 miles
Olive Branch Farm: 14 minutes, 10.8 miles
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Max. occupancy is 4, not including kids under 3.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3162032
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and 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

About the neighborhood

Madison Lake

Located in Madison Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Drive A Tank and Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. Traveling with kids? Consider The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College, or check out an event or a game at Swanson Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Duck Lake - 4 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Madison Lake - 5 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lake Ballantyne - 7 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Lake Francis - 10 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery - 13 min drive - 18.8 km

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Bait Bucket Bar & Grill - ā€¬9 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Anchor - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Lucky Lure - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖKokomo's Bar & Char Grill - ā€¬9 min drive
  • ā€ŖWestwood Marina Bar & Grill - ā€¬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities!?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities! on Oct 11, 2026 start from $226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home on Middle Jefferson! Only one hour away from the Twin Cities! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Duck Lake, Madison Lake, and Lake Ballantyne. Drive A Tank and Le Sueur County Fairgrounds are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake house and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing. Communication was excellent. Cabin was so cute and perfect for my girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, clean, and overall great place to have a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property! Beautiful, clean place - exactly as pictured. Great lake views with comfortable deck seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place with lots of nice extras. Spent much of our time on the provided kayak and paddle board. Extremely comfortable beds and a nice living space on a very quiet lake. The waterside fire pit was also wonderful. Nothing negative to say at all! I will say if you are looking for a swimming lake, this is a fairly shallow area, but it still was great to paddle around and enjoy the stunning sunsets and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great small lake house for a weekend getaway

Had 4 people stay at the place and had plenty of room great yard and the lake was fun, lots of fish to catch very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, everything we could possibly need, considerate responsive hosts responding to a fre texts/questions we had within minutes! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good hideaway

Great hideaway if you are looking for peace & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is an amazing property on the lake. I would highly recommend it to others!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Stay was very relaxing wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and relaxing!

We really enjoyed everything at this home. Everything was as shown on the listing and was perfect for our visit to the area to see family. Wonderful outside deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swan27

Very enjoyable stay. Comfortable and clean.Loved the lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Near a number of lakes for above average fishing. Places to eat in the area that they recommended were spot on. We had to leave early due to some unforeseen family issues so did not fully get to use our allotted time. Adjustment of the thermostat was a minor problem for us but they were able to take care of it by phone. Very clean. Nice host to deal with.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

JUST WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR, ON THE WATER, QUIET LOCATION, DECENT KITCHEN.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay by the water

We had the best time. The house was very clean and everything you need. So peaceful on the deck listening to the water. The area is beautiful and very easy to get around and explore. Thank you again it was definitely a 5 star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Perfect place to relax with your girls šŸ˜Š
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake home

Clean, comfortable lake home with a beautiful view. Owners were very considerate about scheduling necessary yard maintenance during my stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Quiet

This property was perfect for my son and I to relax and do some fishing. Very clean, had everything we needed, easy check in process. Owner was prompt in answering questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house on the lake

We had so much fun visiting Minnesota right on the lake, especially with all the water toys -- paddle board, pedal boat, lily pad, and kayak! House was lovely and cuter than in the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maddie was extremely welcoming and attentive. She answered all my questions promptly. We were in the area to ice fish and this two bedroom house was perfect for our group. The house looks to be recently updated and was spacious enough for our group of 4. The house was very clean and had all the amenities needed. The views over the lake were beautiful. This was a gem to find. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lake like glass

The house was everything we hoped for. Very clean and inviting. As you walked in you immediately felt as if you were home. There is great water access for kayaking. The deck is wonderful and a great place to enjoy the sun. Overall we were very pleased with our stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

sooooo much FUN!!

Just what we were looking forā€¦.a quiet, peaceful place by the lake for a weekend get-a-way! My family made many memories together as we enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boating, and water toys! We also played many rounds of corn holeā€¦..and loved sitting around the fire pit roasting hot dogs and sā€™mores! Hiked at nearby Minneopa State Park where there is beautiful waterfalls, trailsā€¦and a bison herd to experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fam getaway

Everything as advertised. Beds quite comfortable and nice smart TV to watch football game. Plenty of linens. We didnā€™t really cook but kitchen well stocked if you wanted to. Really great campfire ring by the lake and able to have nice fire and make smores with grandkids. Used deck several times and enjoy the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was very clean and comfortable, and it was just as it looked in the vrbo pictures. Enjoyed the mornings sitting on the deck with coffee and watching, listening to the birds. The only thing I would have changed would be the weather. It was very hot and humid and rainy. Would like to try to go in the fall when we could have the windows open.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house right on the lake! Enjoyed the kayak and paddle board there to use. Host responded quickly to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Maddie

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My husband and I lived in this home full time before the pandemic. Though weā€™ve relocated to Minneapolis full time, we still enjoy spending time at our little slice of lakeside paradise! We hope you enjoy it too. We are happy to answer any and all questions before or during your stay.

Why they chose this property

We bought and lived in this home right before the pandemic. Though itā€™s no longer our full time residence, there is nothing we enjoy more than coming into town for a peaceful and relaxing weekend! We are excited to share our little slice of paradise with others, and hope you enjoy our space as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the peace and quiet feel of a lakeside getaway only 1 hours away from the twin cities!

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