Title: “Chasing Lakeside Sunsets” Lake Francis - fishing, kayaks,paddle boat,lilly pad - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 Family-friendly vacation home in Elysian ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/bb6f471e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/b86aab2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/bd41b7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/f7eedbbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102832100/102832034/763f3237.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 - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 elevator - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499050/c418bd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fall is BEAUTIFUL @ LAKE Francis! 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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 elevators ## 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 - 6.4 km - Sakatah Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 15.3 km - Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 30 min drive - 37.2 km - Minnesota State University - 31 min drive - 38.6 km - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 32 min drive - 39.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Corner Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waterville Café - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fisher's Corner Bar - ‬4 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? > Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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