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ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong
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Children’s area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Madison Lake, MN
  • Place, WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Minnesota State University
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Madison Lake

A family-friendly stay in Madison Lake awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 16.5 km (10.3 mi) from Lake Tetonka and 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from Indian Island Winery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Madison Lake holiday home include Waterville City Hall and Waterville Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Tetonka - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 20 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Minnesota State University - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 23 min drive - 26.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boatlanding Restaurant & Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!

*****Game room is finished****** great for family and friends to have fun!
rolling bar, kitchenette, pool table, ping pong table, foosball, smart TV, couch, large refrigerator, microwave, additional seating areas! Lots of dishes bowls and glassware!

HOME OF THE GRAND MADISON LAKE PADDLE FISH
State of Minnesota issued a seizure permit #202888 for us to be able to keep the skull and a replica of the fish. This skeleton of a paddle fish washed up on Madison Lake beach in 1989. From this skeleton the folks at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the Missouri Game and Fish department provided their best estimate of weight over 100 lbs, length 68 inches, and age approximately 35 years old. Paddle fish are plankton eaters with no teeth and are harmless to humans and illegal to catch in Minnesota.

Lots of off street parking for all your water toys! 150 lineal feet of sandy beach with over hanging willow trees to hold the pan fish close for shore fishing. We are in the process of building a sand box for when the water levels are high and our beach is under water. Our fish cleaning shed with screens, light, and water as well as a space to keep your gear locked up over night (bring your own padlock) is now finished! We have two boating docks available! The boat ramp is a short drive around the bay to the south. For our fellow artists we have set up a bright classroom area facing Madison Lake. It has 12 desks with easels and brush holders, drawing boards, and a grand instructors oak easel, storage cabinet, extra folding chairs and stools all looking toward the lake. Ideal for sleepovers or just an evening of wine and cheese paint parties! Great as an extra option for more sleeping space when renting our Log Inn #HA9246925 two parcels away which sleeps 24 and has plenty of extra social spaces! Scrapbookers welcomed!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only please

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please keep noise level down after 10 PM. Voices travel across the lake and we would like to keep our neighbors happy!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Call Dorothy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only please

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
Note from host: Call Dorothy
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, a first aid kit and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Call Dorothy For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Artists Anglers INN
Artists & Anglers Madison Lake
ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN Madison Lake
ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN Private vacation home
ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN Private vacation home Madison Lake

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!?

The closest beach to ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! is Hiniker Pond Public Beach (18.6 km).

Does ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!?

No, ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!!?

No, pets are not allowed.

ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clinton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We only stayed for 2 nights but everybody enjoyed the stay, especially the kids. There was a lot to do and entertainment for kids. The have pool table, ping pong table, lots of puzzles, card games, and more, plus a huge tv. The kitchen had everything we needed. The view was wonderful. And most of all, Dorothy was great, very responsive and even came over to say Hi. We definitely will recommend this place. It's ***** for us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun. Cabin experience

many different spaces. The amenities were fun. The place was a bit dated but really didnt matter. Good tvs too. Beds comfy, place is clean and well stocked. Toys for the kids!Great communications with owner. Only thing was there wasn't any available paper for drawing but we made do! Great fishing for our fisher people. THank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy and very good communication from the host through the entire processes. The house met our expectations. All couples were impressed with the quaintness of the home. There was a nice personalized welcome letter to us as we arrived. Check out was also a breeze. We really liked that everyone had their own space in the house and there was space for us to be together as well. The towels provided were very soft. The house is aged. If you are expecting a newer house, you may be disappointed. Water pressure wasn't the greatest but was okay. The lake was nice. With a little clean up along the lake it could be improved tremendously, for more of a view of the lake. The lake was very nice and has a sandy bottom, You can walk out quite a ways (100 yards or so) to get to your shoulders for adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca peeps

Good experience. Lots of space.good fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large lakehouse with game room

Our extended family had a fun 5 night stay on Madison Lake. We had 6 adults and 4 kids. There is a large game room with a pool table, ping pong, fooseball, keyboard, and a variety of games and toys, and a 2nd fridge. The kitchen is large and well stocked with pots and pans and dishes galore, and a Kuerig coffee machine. They even provided some snacks, waters, and a couple bottles of wine! What a nice surprise! We enjoyed time by the lake having a fire in the fire pit and playing corn hole toss. We went kayaking few times - we were surprised to see 7 kayaks! One day we used 6 kayaks together. We swam off the dock - its pretty shallow and sandy bottom, some seaweed, but not bad. I had a good communication line with Dorothy and any questions or needs were responded to immediately. She stopped by the first day to introduce herself and make sure we had everything we needed. Jerry is super nice too. The kids loved having so much room to play inside. We spent quite a bit of time painting at the easels - such a great setup! I brought some watercolor paper and paints, and a couple of the kids spent hours each day painting. 2 BRs are upstairs - I got the room with a sun room overlooking the lake - it was so peaceful! There is a 2nd BR upstairs with a shared bath, 1 BR off the kitchen with ensuite bath, and an 'apartment' downstairs with 2 beds, a living area and full bath. The bedding was really nice, with soft brushed cotton sheets and soft fluffy blankets.Great spot, super hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madison Lake

We had a wonderful family reunion here. The lake was amazing. Loved seeing the swans and geese swim. The house was comfortable with a well stocked kitchen! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and secluded. Lots of space for activities. The beds exceeded expectations, towels for showers were plentiful. Private parking lot accommodated our six vehicles without issue. The kitchen was fully furnished. We did not need the additional kitchen tools that we brought ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette P.

Great

Convient every thing we needed was available, appreciate the snacks owners very nice, games and activities available really appreciated everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short time and small group

We didn’t have much time to settle in, but were quite comfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

michelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Of Mice and Men

House was basically as described. Definite musty smell as you enter. Property manager showed up unannounced to "just say hi" while we were out in front of the house so didn't hear the doorbell. This was followed by text messages (that we didn't see because phones were not in hand) asking permission for owner (who lives right next door) to come inside to check mouse traps that were set throughout the house (or just to make sure we left doors open as instructed by the notes that were attached to them ie-a "greenhouse" type of room that was likely source of mice and musty smell was to remain open at all times). Overall- stay was good- beds comfortable. Just felt a little too intrusive- definitely aware we were in someone else's home and not "alone" for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect and comfortable

Our group was in Mankato for the Marathon. Some of us were running and the rest were support staff. House was great for cooking and resting and being together. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a family stay

We rented this property and the Log Inn for a family stay and had a wonderful time painting, enjoying the lake on a pontoon boat from a local rental place, and just taking in the beautiful lawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Time

Our family enjoyed our week at Artists & Anglers. There were eight of us with plenty of room for everyone. The game room was great for those times when everyone was inside and doing various activities. The kitchen had everything we needed. The hill to the lake was okay for our party, but for anyone who has mobility issues, it would be a challenge to go up and down, if you wanted to get to the lake. There was plenty to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place near Mankato

Overall it was really good. They were impacted by all the flooding in their county so the dock was damaged and they lost some beach in front of the house, but they had another dock available on the other property next to us so no problem. There is also a swimming beach 5min down the road and that was really nice. Great game room for the kids and the artists easels allowed the kids to paint and have some fun that way too. The house is older, but is in good shape-they were receptive to suggestions we made to make it better, so that part was good. Recommend you consider this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mike

What a great experience Dorothy and Jerry are phenomenal, professionally, and personally. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trish T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

The good things—property was clean, a nice setting. Dorothy was very sweet and helpful and they left wine and snacks for us which was a really nice surprise! They also left water in every room and the decor was vintage and charming. They stocked it really well with paper towel, soap, etc. The not so good— bugs were bad-mosquitoes, flies and ants inside and out. I’m not sure but I think they were getting in from the greenhouse area that we were told to keep open (into the house). Disappointed in the lake as it wasn’t one I’d swim in—it was dirty (more like river water) but definitely a good fishing lake. Overall we had a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

As billed no surprises

Fine older lake house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughter’s college graduation weekend

The best part of this stay was Jerry and Dorthy. The communication, friendliness and welcoming atmosphere was the best!!! We would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for wedding weekend

We had our bridal party/family stay for our wedding in Elysian and it was perfect! Great for a large group and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion gathering

We had a wonderful time in our short stay at Artists and Anglers - we all wished we had more time to really enjoy the lake, the amazing game room and all the other amenities! The house was lovely, clean and comfortable. And the hosts had the kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages - an unexpected and appreciated extra touch! The amenities were as listed and more, the fall colors were beautiful, the hosts were easy to communicate with and friendly — everything was 5 stars! We will be back next fall if Artists and Anglers is available!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway for Teens and Parents

The house was perfect for our group of older kids and two adults. There are many fun things to do on the property and we took advantage of them all (game room, fishing, kayaks, relaxing, outdoor yard play, watching football, video games with our own system we brought). The house was clean and well equipped, and Dorothy was fantastic with communication and taking care of us. Thank you! We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023