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.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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
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)
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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Madison Lake, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Indian Island Winery and Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center and Carnegie Art Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Drive A Tank, or check out an event or a game at Taylor Center. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Madison Lake travel guide
Is ARTISTS & ANGLERS INN - game room - home of Madison Lake Paddlefish!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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
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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!
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.
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 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.
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!
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!
Carl H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Trish T.
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 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.