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The Perfect Family Get Away !

Family-friendly cottage on the beach, with water park

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 171800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Perfect Family Get Away !

Family-friendly cottage on the beach, with water park
At this cottage, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The cottage has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Joe Meixl

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Perfect Family Get Away
The Perfect Family Get Away !
The Perfect Family Get Away ! Cottage
The Perfect Family Get Away ! Elysian
The Perfect Family Get Away ! Cottage Elysian

About the area

Map
Elysian, MN

What's nearby

  • Sakatah Lake State Park - 11 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 27 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 27 min drive
  • Minnesota State University - 29 min drive
  • Mount Kato Ski Area - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phil-Mart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Beaver - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fischers Corner Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Family Get Away ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Family Get Away !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Family Get Away ! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elysian cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Tetonka, Sakatah Lake and Murphy Wildlife Management Area. Waterville Public Library and Waterville City Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Perfect Family Get Away ! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Was a nice place for our family to getaway for a few day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A great place to stay! Joe is very easy to communicate with and met us at check in to show us around. The kids enjoyed ice skating and we can’t wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal Party Lodging
Was a great place to stay and provide space for my bridal party as I got married at Ahavah Cottage 2 min away! I will say that the listing shows the address as the right side of the house but you enter on the left. The check in process was a little delayed and everything was manual/not an electronic checkin, as the owner was out of town and in an area with bad reception, but the nicest people and really glad we stayed here! If anyone is looking for a place to host for a wedding or larger group, I highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
My friends and I found this a perfect spot for our Fall ladies weekend. We enjoyed the lake view from the patio, sitting by the fireplace and comfortable rooms. Next time we'll use the kayaks and firepit! Joe was a great and very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Mount gang
The property was even better than the pictures showed. Joe and Nancy are incredible hosts. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family for wedding weekend
We had 11 adults one night and 9 the second. 10 adults with 4 couples and 2 singles to shared the bunk room( bottom bunks) would be perfect. We had a lovely time enjoying the lake view outside with our morning coffee and plenty of room inside to hang out watching tv, or playing games at the kitchen table and counter. The host was very receptive to any questions or needs we had. Great stay for our son’s wedding held in Elysian.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good
Very good, met all of our needs for 15 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay 24
We had a wonderful time with our kids their spouses and our grandchildren, there was plenty of space for all of us and the beach and patio were just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
50years of memories
Awesome for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Family Get Away
This was a last minute booking due to a hurricane in Florida. Joe was very helpful in the booking process, since there were 18 of us vacationing. The property sits on a beautiful lake, great atmosphere for a family get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
family time
fun, good weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Lakeville, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
Everything was just as described, great space for a large family and tons of outdoor activities for the kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Marion, Iowa, USA\

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a perfect trip
The place was exactly what we hoped for. Joe and Nancy were very helpful but not nosy or intrusive. Hope to be back again. Lake water level was high because of all the rain in the area. Fishing was good. The kids had a ball.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Vacation
This is the first time we've done a vacation like this. Joe and Nancy made us feel welcome and made the stay great! The house is phenomenal and the lake is great! All 16 of us agreed that we would definitely come back and do this again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Iowa City, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property!
We were attending a wedding in the area so we’re looking for a VRBO for us and several family members to stay. This is a gem of a place for families to enjoy- inside and out! We loved sitting on the back patio watching the sunset, as well as hanging out on the large sectional in the living room enjoying the view. Would be great for a longer stay- I just wish we had more than a weekend wedding planned. Joe and Nancy are great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Softball weekend
Great stay at Joe and Nancy's look forward to booking in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous View!
The home was clean, updated, beautiful & had a heck of a view! Each room had plenty of space to spread out for a couple, as well as a ‘kids bunk room’ option if you bring the children. I think I counted 4 bunk beds?! The town of Elysian is 5 min down the road and a great watering hole, bowling alley & more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We stayed here during our wedding weekend at Ahavah Cottage and it was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Excellent for our family. Plenty of room. Only downer was we should have brought slippers to keep our feet warm since the hardwood floors got a little cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family gathering
Beautiful lake place, lot of rooms, comfortable beds, very clean, great spot with bunks and crib for kids, nice sandy beach and dock, nice firepit area, great large kitchen with everything we needed, and lots of area to sit in big groups. Owner was out of town but very easy to get in touch with and very helpful figuring out a few very minor issues. Lots of parking space across just across the road. Overall it worked great for us, we had a fantastic time, and hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S., Louisville, KY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
This home is well set up for families- with toys and games for kids onsite. We enjoyed meeting the owners and staying in their family vacation home. Would recommend for families seeking a quiet lakefront place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Waukesha, WI United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!! +++
Had a fantastic time at this place. Exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Marcia S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We were disappointed in the condition of the lake house and the beach area. The price of the stay was much too expensive for the quality of cleanliness of the house and grounds. Joe waited until we were ready to leave and had someone vacuum the side of the house for spider webs!!! The day before we left while we were on the beach he mowed the area, cleaned the seaweed from the beach and sent someone to spray for bugs. It would have nice if that had been taken care of before we spent the week there. The fan used in the bunk room was filthy and should have been taken to the dump. There was a hole in the front screen door and dead lake flies were everywhere around the door. The fire pit was full of grass where sand should have been, the bricks on the steps were loose, the chairs on the beach were cracked, the ceiling fans were filthy, the grill was pathetic and could easily have caught on fire, the smoke detectors weren’t working, and there were spider webs and dead flies behind the tv, there was leftover food crumbs on the couch, the bikes that were supposed to be part of the package were a mile away at Scoops. Joe intruded on our family time by coming out so often to visit with us while we were fishing. We were very disappointed in our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome lake front home
Joe and Nancy were great hosts. The property was very clean and in an awesome location on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
A group of 6 friends come together every year to renew, laugh and relax. Being our 9th yr gathering, this year stands out as our favorite. The design of the home is perfect for gathering and offers the perfect amount of space and bedrooms. Ray Lake is beautiful and perfect for kayaking. Joe even provided a boat ride tour of the lake. The hosts, Joe and Nancy are welcoming and available to answer any questions. We enjoyed it so much we hope to return next year. Thank you Joe and Nancy for making this the best vacation so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023