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

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
On the beach
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14335 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Elysian, MN
  • Place, Lake Francis
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnesota State University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Lake Francis. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Lake Francis and 7 minutes by car from Lake Tustin
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Elysian cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

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
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside and dispose of butts properly

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only $150 pet fee required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside and dispose of butts properly

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
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
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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 168 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and we love it. There is plenty of room for our family. The view of the lake is great and it is quiet. We plan to repeat our visit every year it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was a great host. Replyed in a timely manner with questions. Lots of room as stated in the description. Kitchen has plenty of everything you would need for meal making. Nice view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hopefully we can go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Family Minnesota Lake Vacation

We had a wonderful fun filled week at your vrbo. We also rented the pontoon which we were able to use everyday. Really enjoyed taking sunset rides in it. Very nice lake. Plenty of room for our family of 12. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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