Title: “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/bb6f471e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/763f3237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/f7eedbbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/b86aab2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/bd41b7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a lakeside retreat at Chasing Lakeside Sunsets, where modern luxury meets natural beauty. Enjoy lake toys like kayaks and paddleboards on Lake Francis, or unwind with yard games and campfires on the spacious deck. Gather around the large dining table for meals and movie nights. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad Chasing Lakeside Sunsets is what you'll do after your day of lakeside fun! This remodeled 4bd home is spacious, clean, modern and boasts luxury is large enough for the whole family with sleeping room for 10. You will enjoy lake toys; kayaks, paddleboard, paddle boat and a Lilly Pad floating matt to enjoy beautiful Lake Francis. Lake Francis is a highly desired, clean, spring-fed lake known for it’s clear water suitable for all water sports and great fishing reports. Swimming conditions on our shoreline and dock are great; clean and free of weeds; water shoes are recommended in all lakes. A private dock will be in the water Spring-Fall. Lakeside Fun days in the sun will be spent playing yard games, relaxing on the large deck, grilling & enjoying a campfire while chasing sunsets. Gather with friends and family around the dining large table, snuggle up for a movie & play arcade, darts, air hockey and games for all! Elysian is an adorable small town along the Sakatah Trail featuring Scoops Ice Cream Shop, Lolli Pops Bakery, dining options and pubs. Local Attractions- Public boat launch (1mi) Lake Francis public beach and large park (2mi) Sakatah Trail access (3mi) Public Pickleball & Basketball Court (3mi) Ahavah Cottage (4mi) Camp Dells Waterpark, Waterville (8mi) Things to note: Boat parking available (1 boat trailer max). Attached garage available for parking. Access to the entire home. Please keep vehicle count to 4, no parking on the street due to licensing restrictions. Parties/Gatherings over your guest count are not allowed throughout the duration of your stay (day/night) No Pets (very strict on this due to an extreme allergy in our family) Outdoor furniture- patio table, grill and patio seating will be on the deck during warmer months. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## 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 ### Rules 4 vehicle parking + 1 boat ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.210606,-93.687515&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kwzlG%7CiyzP%3FS%3FW%3FS%40U%40U%3FU%40U%40S%40WBU%40SBUBU%40SBUBUDSBSDUBSDUDSDQDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFQFSHQFQFSHOHQFQHOHOHQHOJQHMJOHMJOJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLKJKLKJKLKLKLILIJILINILGLILGNGLGLENGLENELENELENCNCLENANCNANCL%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLHLJLJJJLJJJLJJLJJLLHLJLJLJNJNHLJNHLJPHNHPHNHNFPHPHPFPFPHPFRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDPDRDTBRDTBRDRBTBT%40RBTBT%40RBT%40V%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FVAR%3FTAT%3FTATARAVCTARCTCTARCTCTERCRETCRETEPERERERGRERGREPGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGPININIPINKNINKNILKNKNKJKNILMLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKHMHOHMFMHMFOFMDMFOFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMEOGMGMIMGOIMIKIMIMIMKMKKKMKKKMKKKKMMMIMKOKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIOGQIQIOGSGQIQGSGQGQESGSESGSESESESEQEUCSEUCSESCUCUASCUCUASCUAWASAU%3FUAUAU%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PGlZyWGEWDB1aH3e45E9xkaQ8uA=) Elysian, MN #### What's nearby - Lake Tetonka - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles - Sakatah Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles - Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 30 min drive - 23.1 miles - Minnesota State University - 31 min drive - 24.0 miles - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 32 min drive - 24.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Corner Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waterville Café - ‬13 min drive - ‪Thirsty Beaver - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad located? > Set in Elysian, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Tetonka, Murphy Wildlife Management Area and Sakatah Lake. Sakatah Lake State Park and Sabre Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay on Lake Francis The place was great. Just like it was advertised and the property manager was super responsive and went out of their way to accommodate. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! ##### Paul S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joani P. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house on the lake! We were in Elysian for a wedding. This house was perfect for our family weekend. It’s got a big deck right on the lake. It was a beautiful setting. The house was very clean and set up very comfortably. We loved it! ##### Joani P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice place to stay. Nice lake! Lots of room for everyone. ##### Jill S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach B. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had a wonderful time at the cabin! It’s a beautiful property and we hope to visit again. Our hosts were wonderful and responded timely! ##### Zach B. 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