The Perfect Family Get Away !

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Boating Access on Lake Charles
The North Beach House

180 ft of Sand Beach - North and South Beach Houses

A shared Dock is available for North and South Cottage Guests

Overlooking Lake Charles and the Tandem Beach House Cottages

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Elysian, MN

Sakatah Lake State Park
‪11 min drive‬
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
‪27 min drive‬
Minnesota State University
‪29 min drive‬
Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

3 Double Beds, 3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 5 Bedroom 3 Bath cottage that sleeps 15 Adults + children 3 and under
100 ft Sandy beach - Clean Water -

*Paddle Boards and Kayaks Included.

Bike the Sakata Bike Trail !

Perfect Get away for families with small children Located 1 mile away from -

Scoops Ice Cream Shop
* Kayak / Paddle Board Rentals and Cannon River Shuttle Service
Ellie Gail's Bakery and Deli
Tucker's Sports Bar
Knotty Bar and Grill
Thirsty Beaver Bar
Fisher's Corner Bar
Gas/Groceries - Casey's or the Pit Stop
Bait Shop
Elysian Bank
3 Local Wineries

Located 1 mile from the Sakata Bike Trail !

Property manager

Joe Meixl

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

10:00 PM Noise Policy - As a courtesy to our neighbors we ask our guests to eliminate loud music and voices - Our Rental license is dependent on such

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Elysian

Located in Elysian, this cottage is on the beach. Indian Island Winery and Waseca Lakeside Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Elysian, MN

What's nearby

Lake Tetonka - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Sakatah Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 27 min drive - 31.4 km
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 27 min drive - 35.9 km
Minnesota State University - 29 min drive - 36.0 km

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, Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake. Sakatah Lake State Park and Waterville Public Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

3 January 2025

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

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.

20 December 2024

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

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

Melissa M.

3 July 2024

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

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

Kathleen S.

16 October 2024

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

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.

4 October 2024

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

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

Marcia T.

13 August 2024

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

50years of memories

Awesome for our family

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

19 August 2024

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

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

Tiffany G.

11 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Karen U.

3 September 2024

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

Very Good

Very good, met all of our needs for 15 people!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

19 July 2024

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

family time

fun, good weather

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

8 May 2024

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

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

Ella W.

22 October 2024

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

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

Gail E.

25 September 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

10 January 2024

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

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

Sharon K.

22 June 2024

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

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

Robert W.

30 June 2024

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

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

Ginny C.

11 September 2022

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

Awesome accommodations and offerings

The place was great, very clean and ample storage and sleeping accommodations, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of bathrooms and lake access was great, definitely would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

4 July 2022

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

Awesome place to vacation.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Joe and Nancy were very welcoming and helpful. It's a beautiful spot and we also enjoyed the town of Elysian.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

22 July 2022

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

Great family getaway. Great private beach, dock and swim area.

Excellent!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

20 May 2024

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

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

Deirdre S., Louisville, KY USA

2 October 2023

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

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

Luke K.

25 March 2020

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

Getaway

Best stay ever.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

15 September 2023

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

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

Jill K.

21 March 2021

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

Family get away

It was spacious and perfect for our family get away. Kids loved playing and sleeping in the bunk room.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

17 July 2023

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

Family stay

Lovely home and lakefront. Kitchen easy for large group. close to activities, biking, hiking as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe Meixl

Nancy and Joe have 13 Children and 15 Grandchildren.

Nancy is the Owner/Director of Pediatric Therapy Services in Mankato. PTS provides Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Services for children with special needs.

Joe runs SCOOP'S ! The Local Ice-Cream & Hot-dog Shop
located in Elysian

We both love to bike and spend time with our families !

What makes this property unique

The Tamdem Beach House was built on this location because of
Natural Sand Beach
Gradual Depth
Sandy Lake Bottom
Clean Spring Water
Gentle slope to the lake
Proximity to the Ice Cream Shop , Bike Trails !

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bunkroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property