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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
We had a delightful stay on the lake. Plenty of space, loved kayaking and playing in the game room. Enjoyed Jerryâs art- beautiful! Working with both Dorothy and Jerry was fantastic - both so welcoming and accommodating!
A great place for a long weekend getaway. The house was stocked with everything we needed and we appreciated the ownerâs fishing advice. Our kids painted in the studio and loved the downstairs sleeping and TV area.
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.
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!
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.
We picked this house for its proximity to my daughterâs 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. Donât hesitate to book this property you will not regret it, my family enjoyed our time here!!!
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!
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 â everything was 5 stars! We will be back next fall if Artists and Anglers is available!
We had no idea that the property came with kayaks, a paddle boat, other boats, and life jackets. We also didnât 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.