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Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Colfax, WI
  • Cottage Winery and Vineyard
    12 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout
    18 min drive
  • Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
    20 min drive
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Colfax

Located in Tainter Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Cottage Winery and Vineyard and Colfax Railroad Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Menomonie Country Club and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Cottage Winery and Vineyard - 12 min drive
  • Lake Menomin - 16 min drive
  • Wakanda Water Park - 16 min drive
  • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts - 17 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Supper Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elk Point Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moms Restaurant And Pu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Winery & Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Veteran's Center Foxhole Bar and Banquet Hall of Menomonie - ‬12 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.

Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests

This property is the perfect destination for your family’s needs and desires! Enjoy gorgeous views, multiple sitting areas, private bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, 10 TVs, on-site laundry, and a spacious kitchen for meals and entertaining. The downstairs great room is a kid-friendly area for games or lounging on the sectional sofa and watching movies. The floor plan separates the kitchen from most bedrooms, ensuring quiet for early risers and sleepers. The mansion sleeps up to 20 guests with 5 private bedrooms/bathrooms (3 king beds, 2 queen beds) and a kids’ bunk room with bathroom downstairs (2 bunk beds with queen top and bottom, 1 futon bunk bed with twin on top).

Need more space? Rent an additional area for 6-8 guests connected to the downstairs great room. This includes 2 private bedrooms (queen beds) and a living room area (2 futons).

Weddings or large events are allowed for an additional charge, with a maximum of 50 guests (20 overnight). A separate contract is required—please contact Jessica for details.

Summer months are ideal for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Bring your boat or rent our pontoon for a daily fee. Enjoy the large backyard for games and peaceful evenings around the campfire.

In winter, the mansion offers a cozy escape with fireplaces, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling.

There is a 7-night minimum stay during summer months and a 4-night minimum stay during other months. Enjoy a 10% discount for weekly stays during fall, winter, and spring!

We are located about 10 miles off interstate I-94. About 90 mins from St. Paul/Minneapolis (MSP Airport, Mall of America). Woodbury ,MN (Wood bury outlet malls) 45 mins away. Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls are also about 45 minutes away. 15 minutes from down town Menomonie.

Cottage Winery, Lucette Brewery , Golf courses, Red cedar Speedway, WoodWind Park, Hoffman Hills State Recreation, Valley Pasture Pumpkin Patch, Govin Farm and more family entertainment less than 15 mins away from this amazing property!!!

There are nearby restaurants that are accessible by water or land. Jake's Supper Club, Pioneer Grill & Saloon and Elk Point Resort are easy access by boat or vehicle. Jake's has three decks and a fabulous Tiki bar over looking the lake with live bands every weekend in the summer months. Pioneer Bar & Grill is walking distance from Jake's Supper Club, in a country setting with great entertainment! Elk Point Resort has karaoke every Saturday night and put on the BEST firework show every year on July 3rd. Great food and fun atmosphere!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jessica

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking out side only

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: No wild parties. Please contact us for question
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 and a first aid kit
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

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Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We were there for a grandson’s wedding in the area; it was perfect for our family; five married couples and four tweens!! Plenty of room for all; it was luxury to have so many bathrooms (one of my sons and his family flew from Asheville and appreciated that as they had no water at home)! Kitchen was well stocked with all cookware etc.. no eating out; we all are foodies!! Lots of frig storage; no need for coolers. Kids figured out surround sound system and we had music!’ Would definitely book again. Great for large family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWIN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was the most beautiful VRBO we’ve ever experienced. The property is absolutely gorgeous and Jessica was really easy to work with. I highly recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cradle at Tainter Lake 24
Most of us stayed at the Mansion last year, but we added a couple newcomers, eleven in all this year. We are a group of college (classes '72-'74) buddies and spouses, and we are already checking probable schedules for a return in '25. The place is perfect for a large, mixed group. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tierney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This property is beautiful! It is very big and is nice to have all of your friends and family there. We only had one problem happen which was the fire alarm going off while we were getting ready for our wedding (due to faulty fire alarm). We were able to reach out to the host and get it figured out relatively fast though. Other wise everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had 19 of us, all family. Loved the patio, the lake views, the house. Especially loved the number of semi-private areas for small conversations. The kitchen had lots of room (seated all of us) and more than ample kitchen supplies and appliances. 1 1/2 hours from MSP airport. I have already highly recommended this house and service to two friends who want to do the same thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our Family reunion
This is our second stay at the Mansion and we are already planning a return next year. Plenty of space to spread out inside and out. The spacious individually themed bedrooms each with their own bathrooms is a big plus for us. Huge kitchen with 2 large dining tables, fantastic game room add to the reasons why we are planning a 3peat. All I can add is….Enjoy, you will!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024 at Tainter
This was a perfect fit for our family Great to have separate areas for sleeping, kids and adults play areas. Loved being able to cook and eat together and just relax Weather actually turned out better than expected Able to kayak, boat and fish, they weren’t biting A few issues with the electricity, power going on and off during the night, not good for c-pap users Didn’t appreciate not being able to go on the grass for a day because of lawn spraying. Hard to keep the kids off the grass Overall a great place for families
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D., Appleton WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday
This property worked wonderful for our gathering, great kitchen, lower level game room and overall main floor layout. Jessica was very responsive to the few questions we had. I would highly recommend this operty for a largeer gathering. One suggestion is to check the wall outlets, it seemed as if only the bottom ones worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family HallowThanksMas
Each year we have 4 generations that spend an extended weekend together. This property was well maintained and plenty of room!!!! We were all able to have our own rooms and the game room was great!! Ping pong and pool add plenty of space for our Grandkids to run around! A few even ventured out on the kayaks! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling getaway
Amazing architecture! Nice quiet place to make memories 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R., Sheboygan, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Wonderful!
We stayed at Lake Tainter Mansion for a sibling family reunion and everyone loved it! It was very spacious and each bedroom on the main level having its own private bathroom was greatly appreciated. The mansion is on a beautiful private setting where we often saw eagles and an occasional deer. Jessica was always prompt in replying to any questions we had. Hoping to have an opportunity to return. The bar has been set high!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for a long weekend and anniversary party
Place is fun to explore and the rooms are very nice. Perfect for our group of 18 staying, and just under 30 for the party. A bit of a learning curve figuring out the lights, but overall a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renter
Good suggest blue tooth speakers in living room off kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cradle at Tainter Lake
Our group of college friends and spouses have been getting together annually in different parts of the country, and this was the first time coming to the Upper Midwest. The property was everything it looked like in the listing and more. There were nine of us and we would/will return to the Mansion at Tainter Lake the next time we reunite up here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This is our third time at the Mansion and it was great as always! The lake was quiet green and definitely in bloom but we enjoyed the fishing, swimming, and tubing! The accommodations are prefect, meeting the needs of all ages and interests. The yard was great for cornhole, bocce ball, volleyball, and frisbee. The game room was awesome for the video and table gamers. There is plenty of space for all five of our families with fabulous space for cooking, eating, sleeping, resting, relaxing, and playing games. The only thing we didn't expect was to share the beach and dock since we had not done this before. It worked fine but didn't realize that this was now how it works. Love spending time with family and look forward to more opportunities to do so in the future in this amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much space for a wonderful family gathering
The Mansion feels even more spacious in real life! We had a wonderful stay with our extended family and more than enough room for us all. There were a number of features of the house that we greatly appreciated - every bedroom being ample and having its own bathroom was so nice. And, the bedrooms being in a separate wing from the game room and main congregating space of the kitchen/dining/living area meant that the baby could sleep right through all the laughter and family games. The only downside for our group was unfortunately the lake itself. It does have a significant algae problem which limited swimming, and the fishing was not good at all while we were there. It was fun to kayak and paddle in, and we enjoyed taking the pontoon out, as well, but those who really look forward to fishing on our vacation were disappointed on that front. Overall, though, I would highly recommend the mansion to another large family group that was looking for an expansive space to play games, relax, and enjoy a good campfire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cesnikville 10
Our stay was wonderful. We appreciated having a room that fit all of us and still gave us space as we needed it. It was a easy process made by the property manager Jessica. Our only suggestion is to clean under couch cushions, behind the headboards and to update the decor and some of the broken furniture. Yes we’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
👍
Great place to stay for a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay for Gaming Group
We had a great time for the second year in a row hosting a board gaming event at the mansion. Jessica was amazing to work with and we loved our stay. thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for up north winter trip.
The house was extremely clean and is even bigger than the description makes it seem. Plenty of clean towels (which is oddly uncommon at rental houses) along with clear instructions throughout the property. Great place for ice fishing, snow machines, and other winter activities. I’m sure summer is just as good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Weekend
There was a family wedding in Menominee. Some of our family stayed at The Mansion and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! This place is AMAZING!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

fred g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property on a Beautiful Lake
This place is 12,000 sq ft of wonderful and the perfect spot for our birthday celebration. With the large size, I was a bit concerned about having a cozy space to gather, but the Kitchen, Dining Room, and Living Room Area delivers on that in a great way. And the master bedroom is just steps away from there. Beautiful art work thoughout, including a well lit walkway in the upper bedroom wing. And there are lighting options beyond your imagination. We had fun exploring the many switches throughout the Mansion. This is a unique place that has to be visited to be believed and appreciated. Thanks to Jessica and her team for being excellent hosts and responsive to all communcations. A very easy to give and much deserved 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Took all of our adult children and their familes on vacation. Plenty of room for all of us! Our host Jessica made every so easy. Would definitely recommend and might even be a return guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun for everyone
The home is very nice and spacious enough for quiet space. There are games, puzzles, pool/ping pong table, and casino tables. We did bring our own cards and dice. Extra tables and space for dinner seating. Lots of very large pots, and a griddle for cooking. I only wish all the private rooms had king beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Is a wonderful property for large groups. Did have heating problems on Sunday night but made it work. Jessica was helpful for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022