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

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Sunroom overlooking the lake with double fireplace
Beautiful Open Floor Plan
Spacious Living Room With 50' HD TV
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 143600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Elysian, MN
  • Place, Lake Tetonka
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sakatah Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Sakatah Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Main Level Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Lower Level Suite

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5 - Lower Level Suite

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Master Bath

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Lower Level

Toilet

Bathroom 4 - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

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!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only $150 pet fee required.
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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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Elysian

Located in Elysian, this cabin is on the beach. Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 and Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Le Sueur County Fairgrounds and WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Drive A Tank and The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elysian, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Waterville City Hall - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Sakatah Lake - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Minnesota State University - 29 min drive - 34.3 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
  • ‪The Lucky Lure - ‬10 min drive

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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! ?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! Winter Specials, flexible, inquire! on Apr 9, 2026 start from $251, 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 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! ?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 163 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 163 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is awesome for our large group(14) plenty of space to spread out. The kids / adults enjoy going fishing on the pontoon and also we brought kayaks which was fun. We had everything we needed and Chris is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

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

Good family vacay spot

We enjoyed our stay at lake Francis! Chris was great to work with and easy to communicate with during our stay! Great lake for family fun and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great space for large groups. Cleanliness questionable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nicole J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is HUGE! Pictures don’t do it justice. Our group of 8-ish people had a great time and fit comfortably. So many bathrooms is a blessing!!! Kitchen was great - could use a few basic stock updates like kettle, pans, etc but overall had what we needed. We could really swim from the shore/dock but rented a pontoon and were out swimming in the lake almost everyday. Also had great pan fishing; lots of bluegill and bass. WiFi was great and Chris was great at responding!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Dorrie S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
There are a lot of things that need to be repaired and the kitchen needs to be stocked MUCH better. No measuring cups and spoons, no crockpot (although listed on materials) - the dryer sounds really bad - no outside lights on parking side - beach needs to be cleaned and more sand added. Faucet in bath/shower off kitchen really hard to turn - same as 2 years ago!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Garrett S.

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Guest House Mn

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Lake Francis is a wonderful property under professional management.

Why they chose this property

My daughters love to watch all the wildlife Lake Francis and Elysian has to offer. The fishing is FUN and the house gives you the true "Up North" feel. It is the perfect place to find peace and refuge from our hectic lives: 25 Miles to Interstate 35 W, Direct Lake Shore on Spring Fed Lake Francis, amazing views from deck and throughout the home, Singing Hills Bike Trail, Mankato 20 min, MSU 20 min, Gustavous 15min, Bethany 20min, Great Fishing, Great Hunting, Snowmobile Trails, Scrapbooking/Girl's Weekend, Fire Pit, Local restaurants and bars!

What makes this property unique

The location is amazing!! One hour from the Twin Cities, 20 minutes to Mankato and absolutely beautiful with a 30 mile paved bike trail and to many lakes to list. We truly feel our guest will have a wonderful family experience.

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