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German lake Family Adventures

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A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a sofa, a lamp, a TV, and a view of the lake.
A cozy cabin with a large window, a television, a desk with a computer, and comfortable seating.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Living area
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waterville, MN
  • Place, Lake Francis
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tetonka
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tustin
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

German lake Family Adventures

Lake living at it's finest, with spacious & light, open floor plan, specifically designed to entertain and have fun!

Book a week, gain access to a Lund fishing boat.

The home is located on German Lake. Great for fishing, boating, waterskiing, canoeing, water slide, yard games, camp fires, and nearby bike trails! You're welcome to bring your own watercraft.

Close proximity to Elysian, Mankato, St. Peter. Perfect for reunions, fun, family and friends!
Other things to note
Beaver Dam Resort is across the lake with pool.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4231554vb
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

About the area

Waterville

Located in Waterville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery.
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Waterville, MN

What's nearby

  • Lake Francis - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Lake Tetonka - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Tustin - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lake Elysian - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 22.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is German lake Family Adventures pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at German lake Family Adventures ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at German lake Family Adventures ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at German lake Family Adventures ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is German lake Family Adventures located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Francis, Lake Tetonka and Lake Tustin. Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sabre Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect two night getaway while we were visiting Mankato. Beautiful view of the lake.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle was a great host! The house is perfect, clean, and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Our host replied quickly when we had a question. The house was stocked with everything we needed and even had a Christmas Tree so we didn’t need to unbox ours that we brought along.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Kobza S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location. Having access to a the boat dock was very convenient for our morning and evening fishing excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin with more room than first appears. Quiet road not. Amazing views of the lake. Everything I needed to for a work retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views. We enjoyed floating in the lake off the dock. German Lake is a quiet spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

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

German Lake

We loved this property! It was perfect for our family - we spent time fishing, swimming and boating! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property is not well kept outdoors. There were dirty, dusty kayaks thrown to one side, a weedy and unattractive lawn. No plants or flowers. An old rusty grill sat near the deck, which was badly in need of staining. The steps to the lake needed more railings. The shallow water was so rocky we could hardly walk. No ice maker, no hair dryer, no iron. If it is listed on the amenities, it needs to be there. The freezer on the bottom of the frig would not shut due to buildup of ice, then leaked on the floor. The lighting in the kitchen was filthy. The main floor bathroom had shower doors that didn’t meet so water shot out all over the bathroom. Half the outlets didn’t work. We didn’t pay this money to come and clean the items in order to use them. The bathroom needed cleaning in the corners. The place is cute and spacious but much TLC is needed. This person is out to collect your without maintaining or cleaning the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2026
Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review and for staying with us. We’re glad you found the property cute and spacious, and we appreciate the specific feedback — it helps us improve. We wish these items had been brought to our attention during your stay (via message or a quick call). We respond very quickly and are always ready to address issues right away — whether it’s a maintenance fix, extra cleaning, or supplying missing amenities. That way we can turn things around while guests are still enjoying their vacation. We’ve already prioritized repairs and updates based on your notes: adding railings on the lake steps, fixing outlets, deep cleaning (including kitchen lighting and bathrooms), defrosting/maintaining the freezer, refreshing the outdoor areas (lawn, deck staining, kayaks, grill), and verifying all listed amenities. The shower doors will also be adjusted. We want every guest to have a smooth, enjoyable experience from the moment they arrive. Thanks again for the feedback, and we hope you’ll consider staying with us again after these improvements. Best regards Kyle Ps the deck was just stained. So a little Confused on that one? The iron was in the laundry room downstairs? I had an iron and two blow dryers delivered with in 1 hr of you notifying me. Sorry that wasn’t fast enough for you. And you need to close the door all the way on the freezer like explained to you otherwise the ice builds up.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of family fun and downtime were enjoyed. Kyle is an excellent host and very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Great Quiet Space

Great visit and very affordable. Just what we needed for our company trip.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate N.

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

Fun family times

Property was inviting with a beautiful view! It was clean and well cared for, but we did not find a home manual with ideas for the area or how to leave the house at check out. And the AC works fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Relaxing southern Minnesota getaway!!

The house was clean, warm and exactly how it was described and Kyle the host was great at communicating and easy to work with. The fishing on German lake was great also!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a great time and enjoyed being right in the lake. It was disappointing that some of the amenities listed didn’t match our experience (basement bedroom is a full, not a queen bed; no high chair; no kayak).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
All you had to do was ask. I will make sure to update the manual. If your missing something or cant find it ask I would be more than happy to provide or point you in the right direction
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave z.

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

night away

We enjoyed a night away at the lake home. The deck and grille are great. Starlink is much quicker than our home internet. game room is nice. we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a lake cabin with comfortable spaces inside, a good outside deck and a lake that allowed us to do some boating and fishing! Family Adventures was a great fit to do all those things!Kyle is a great host! He answered all our questions ahead of time and was very accommodating to our wishes, like bringing an extra 50# bag of pellets for the smoker. The fishing boat was awesome and very easy to operate! Plenty of room at the dock to bring our boat up and still fish or play right from the dock! Loved the large capacity washer and dryer, and the huge hot water heater. Yet, it still felt very cabiny! A great place!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Enjoyed the deck and view of lake

Please check electrical outlets. Over half of them in the cabin are not in working order
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty P.

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

July 2025

The owner was quick to reply to inquiries and easy to work with. The kitchen was well stocked, including lots of different spices, and there was a variety of games that the kids enjoyed playing. There was a lot of spiders/webs in the basement. We bought some spider spray and sprayed the area to get rid of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
For the price I paid thought it could have been better kept up. Needs new windows and had ants a ton of spiders. Dishwasher was out but he did respond that he would come take a look at it the next day. Only stayed three nights just washed dishes by hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Looked great on line, outside was a mess, completely out of character with nearby homes/cabins. Dishwasher did not work at all, supplies not in logical locations and not listed in the book with other details. There were a ton of flys, but no flyswatter! We had a great time on the water but outside/deck area and siding had a lot dead bugs and stains on siding, also had a ton of cobwebs and was not inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin with amazing water access. Kids had a BLAST playing in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was prompt in communication. Curb appeal was marginal. Certainly could use some landscaping and lawn care. The fishing was great. Access to life vests for all sizes was helpful. 5 adults and 2 children vacationed here and there was plenty of room for all. Downstairs bedroom has a full bed, not queen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nate H.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kyle Olson

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Welcome! I’m originally from St Cloud, and I love sharing my space with others. I enjoy hiking, cooking, and exploring local culture. Being a host allows me to connect with diverse people, create lasting memories, and help others feel at home. I’m excited to share my favorite spots and make your stay unforgettable!

Why they chose this property

Lo
Picture a serene lakeside setting with gentle waves lapping at the shore, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees. The sun sets in vibrant hues of orange and pink, reflecting off the water. You might see families enjoying a boating, kids splashing in the shallows, and perhaps a couple of fishermen casting their lines.

What’s enjoyable about such a place is the tranquility it offers. The sound of the water, the rustling leaves, and the beauty of nature create a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it’s a peaceful morning walk or a sunset gathering with friends, there’s something special about being by the water that fosters relaxation and connection.

What makes this property unique

Lake living at it's finest, with spacious & light, open floor plan, specifically designed to entertain and have fun!

Book a week, gain access to a Lund fishing boat.

The home is located on German Lake. Great for fishing, boating, waterskiing, canoeing, water slide, yard games, camp fires, and nearby bike trails! You're welcome to bring your own watercraft.

Close proximity to Elysian, Mankato, St. Peter. Perfect for reunions, fun, family and friends!

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