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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Property grounds
Interior
Grand Madison Lake Log Inn Chalet offers a warm welcome to families and friends looking for adventure. Enjoy the game room's rolling bar, kitchenette, pool table, ping pong table, foosball and smart TV. With lots of off-street parking available for water toys and two boating docks nearby, you can make the most of your stay by Madison Lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only please

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Call Dorothy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Madison Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Carnegie Art Center and Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center and Drive A Tank. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Taylor Center or Blakeslee Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Madison Lake, MN

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery - 28 min drive - 31.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eagle's Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boatlanding Restaurant & Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Tetonka, Sakatah Lake, and Indian Island Winery. Waterville City Hall and Waterville Public Library are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeni R.

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

Vaca peeps

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

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Annette P.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jacob A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

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

David B.

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

Great location and wonderful property.

Location, lodging, activities, cleanliness, and all amenities were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiana B.

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

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

Kevin M.

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

Perfect vacation spot

The house has everything you need for a vacation. Beautiful views. Fun for any age group. The host goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

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

Kelly N.

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

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

Kristine H.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a delightful stay on the lake. Plenty of space, loved kayaking and playing in the game room. Enjoyed Jerry’s art- beautiful! Working with both Dorothy and Jerry was fantastic - both so welcoming and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

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

Great Friends weekend

The weekend was wonderful. The fishing and lawn games were great. I highly recommend any type of group to stay here for a wonderful lake get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H., Minneapolis, MN

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

Wonderful hospitality

A great place for a long weekend getaway. The house was stocked with everything we needed and we appreciated the owner’s fishing advice. Our kids painted in the studio and loved the downstairs sleeping and TV area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

Great weekend away. House is extremely clean and perfect for multiple family rental. Kids enjoyed painting, paddle boating and swimming. Beautiful views of the lake from living room. Dorothy and Jerry treated us as family since the second we booked.

10/10 Excellent

John S., Aberdeen

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

Great family home

The 7 of us enjoyed some great family tome. Something for all of us from 13 - 68 years old. We all enjoyed the large game room. The kayaks were a hit with the younger ones. Very well stocked with everything we needed. The hosts were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin W.

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

As billed no surprises

Fine older lake house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

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

Anne M.

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

Perfect family house

We picked this house for its proximity to my daughter’s college as, she was graduating. We wanted a place for everyone to stay that had not just location but, activities and amenities. The added bonuses are Dorothy and Jerry! With them you want and need for nothing. Don’t hesitate to book this property you will not regret it, my family enjoyed our time here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K., Mantorville, USA

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

Great house with everything you need

We loved our stay. The house is so roomy. A huge Game room made for lots of family fun! The lower level is an adorable suite, and the upper level has the best sun room ever to enjoy your morning coffee. The owner was very responsive to questions. The kitchen has not missed a single detail. Everything you can possibly ask for is there to use. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn Y.

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

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

Mary B.

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

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

Scott V.

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

More than we expected

We had no idea that the property came with kayaks, a paddle boat, other boats, and life jackets. We also didn’t know that it would be stocked with toys. All of these extras made our stay wonderful. We wish we had been able to stay and enjoy the place, but we were joyfully busy because our son and daughter-in-law got married in Elysian at Ahavah Cottage and this property was less than five miles from the venue. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann S.

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

Christmas chaos

We have 8 grandchildren under the age of 11. When we are all together it’s busy and noisy. The extra playroom/garage area was perfect! We played minute to win it games with the kids with plenty of room to spare. We also brought sleds and a snowmobile for outside activities. The living room had a nice sized area we could blow up a queen sized mattress for 6 of the grandkids to sleep on. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and our time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022