8/10 Good
shelby b.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake View
shelby b.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Cabin
Charming 3 bedroom Lake Home on 1 acre is perfect for your family getaway!!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Elysian, MN
- Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato23 min drive
- Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center24 min drive
- Minnesota State University24 min drive
- Mankato, MN (MKT-Mankato Regional)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Charming 3 bedroom Lake Home on 1 acre is perfect for your family getaway!!
Welcome to the West Bay Cabin on beautiful Lake Francis! This lake house sits on one acre on the quiet and scenic West Bay. Our goal for our guests to enjoy the outdoors on one of the cleanest and most pleasant lakes in Southern MN. The location of the lake home gives guests the opportunity to enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, biking, and memory making!!
About one hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 15 minutes from Mankato, this lake house has the charm of original woodwork and amenities for families, couples, wedding weekends, or retreats.
This house features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is parking for up to three vehicles and there's tons of room for kids to run around and play. NEW FOR 2025 - NO ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEE and Included in your stay is use of lily pad, pedal boat, bean floats, loungers, kayaks, and other floats. We will not rent out our pontoon, but feel free to bring your own boat! The property has two docks for guests to use. There's two landings on the lake to launch a boat.
At this property, you have the opportunity for great swimming, fishing, and bike/snowmobile riding. The Sakatah state trail and the City of Elysian is only a stone's throw away from the cabin. It's also home to some of the best summer sunsets on the West Bay!
About one hour south of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 15 minutes from Mankato, this lake house has the charm of original woodwork and amenities for families, couples, wedding weekends, or retreats.
This house features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is parking for up to three vehicles and there's tons of room for kids to run around and play. NEW FOR 2025 - NO ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEE and Included in your stay is use of lily pad, pedal boat, bean floats, loungers, kayaks, and other floats. We will not rent out our pontoon, but feel free to bring your own boat! The property has two docks for guests to use. There's two landings on the lake to launch a boat.
At this property, you have the opportunity for great swimming, fishing, and bike/snowmobile riding. The Sakatah state trail and the City of Elysian is only a stone's throw away from the cabin. It's also home to some of the best summer sunsets on the West Bay!
Property manager
Tom Rother
Premier Host
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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Elysian
Located in Elysian, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sakatah Lake State Park and Murphy Wildlife Management Area, while Farmamerica Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center and Carnegie Art Center are cultural highlights. WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center and Drive A Tank are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Elysian, MN
What's nearby
- Sakatah Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
- WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center - 19 min drive - 25.8 km
- Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
- Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
- Minnesota State University - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
Restaurants
- Purple Goose - 14 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- The Boatlanding Restaurant & Resort - 7 min drive
- The Thirsty Beaver - 4 min drive
- Fischers Corner Bar - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Doug-Laurie G.
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice Fishing Get Away
Doug-Laurie G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
shawna a.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
shawna a.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary O.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, Great view of the lake
Gary O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dale M.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Dale M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John S.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint & Relaxing
John S.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandi R.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying lake time with the family!
Sandi R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry A.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lakeside home
Larry A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John S.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Cheryl R.
22 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice lakeside get-away
Cheryl R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessie M.
10 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Jessie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tom Rother
This lake house is located on the West end of Lake Francis. We want to share our cabin with our guests to make their own family or couples memories! Tom and Mandy are highly rated hosts that will be responsive and will be there to answer any questions or concerns you have.
Why they chose this property
This home sits on the West Bay and sits on one acre and has plenty of outdoor room during your stay.
What makes this property unique
Guests don't have to worry about gravel roads or lots of traffic at this property. Just sit back and relax on the west end, which offers one of the most quiet areas on the lake.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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