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Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Colfax, WI
  • Place, Cottage Winery and Vineyard
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Menomin
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Stout
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colfax

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Cottage Winery and Vineyard and Colfax Railroad Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Cottage Winery and Vineyard - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Lake Menomin - 14 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Wakanda Park - 14 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Lakeside Park - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout - 17 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Supper Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elk point - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Winery & Vineyard - ‬13 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. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms

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. Kayaks are complimentary for guest use and shared with our other property. We just ask that they’re returned after use so everyone can enjoy them.

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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 9.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking out side only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO FIREWORKS NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI Absolutely NO WILD PARTIES allowed NO RV Parking or tents allowed
Renters are 100% responsible for any damages and expenses during your stay and will be charged additional fees if ALL House Rules are not followed.
Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that will disturb neighbors (The owners and manager have the right to evict anyone)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No wild parties. Please contact us for question

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking out side only

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: No wild parties. Please contact us for question
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Tainter Lake, close to Cottage Winery and Vineyard, Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area, and Colfax Railroad Museum.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms?

At this lakeside vacation home, there are many amenities for couples, including a fireplace and access to a chef in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional), which is about 19.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms?

Yes, every accommodation at Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Mansion on Lake Tainter. Sleeps 20-28 guests. Jacuzzi tub,private en-suite rooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our Women’s Wellness vacation. Jessica our host was always in contact and very responsive. I can’t say enough about this place-and everything was as posted on the site!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place with an even better location! There was an issue before we got to the VRBO, and the host messaged us, explained the problem, and offset the cost due to the minor inconvenience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property, very responsive host, loved unique layout allowing for many guests without being crowded or noisy and allows for groups to stay up later or go to bed early. House was very clean and plenty of towels/linens and kitchen supplies. Great property for large group, would come back again. Maybe for kids 1 year anniversary. Hosting my sons wedding party made the event even better. Couple minor items not a big deal but handy to know broken big ice maker was told about so bought bunch bags ice, air hockey not working no biggy. It is on the the lake but access is off river though and swampy there so if want to swim need to boat out some way. We all brought swimsuits but no time anyway. If come hoping to use lake would want to be aware though.Thanks for making our wedding weekend even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad I.

Liked: Cleanliness
We've been here before and we keep coming back for our annual college bandmates and spouses reunion. We're already booked for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is ideal for a multifamily event. The main part of the house is a level entry and many bathrooms have a walk in shower. The outdoor patio is also a level entry. The lower level game area with a multi-bunk room is a fantastic space for those wishing to stay up late to visit and enjoy games/television. There can be quite a bit of late-night visiting without noise travelling to the bedrooms upstairs. There are also screened in private deck areas off of the bedrooms, providing private quiet spaces for those wishing to escape. The proximity to Menomonie makes shopping easy and the large walk in pantry with an extra fridge provides plenty of space for everyone's snack and beverage requests. We very much enjoyed our family celebration!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, well/appointed property with good wi-fi, great views. Pros: master bedroom was amazing, other bedrooms comparable to each other nice to have en suite bathrooms& decks on each. Plenty of kitchen items & spaceCons: mgmt requests no shoes indoors but floors didn’t feel clean, maybe due to ac struggling to keep up with space. Stairs down to water were mossy and uneven, could be challenging for some. Grassy area around dock lots of algae in Aug. Rented the pontoon along with the house, it wasn’t in great shape but reasonable for the price.Overall our group of 5 families would book here again. The views were beautiful & most spacious property we’ve booked together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stocked kitchen of any VRBOs we have booked in the past, great central kitchen/dinning/seating location for large gatherings! We also liked the kayaks, yard games and lake views from the backyard. The numerous bedrooms with attached bathrooms was perfect for our group of teens to older grandparents. We also enjoyed nearby Menomonie with its downtown charm and nice grocery and other amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

This was a great place for two families to share a long weekend with all of our adult kids. Everyone had their own space and at the same time there were so many nice common areas to gather. We ended up with great weather, but if it hadn’t been nice outside we would’ve spent more time in the game room. Everyone enjoyed the space and great memories were made.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream weekend with family

Perfect! This was my dream weekend with my adult kids and their families. This house allows for family growth and still accommodate us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Party

The house is set up nicely for large groups with large areas to hang out without impacting personal space of all guests. Some amenities and fixtures could be updated, but everything is still set up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a great stay. Hope to come back some time. Jessica was a great host. Lots of space, very comfortable for our extended family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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 traveler

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

Vivian S., Wenatchee, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large family gathering

Our three adult children and their families gathered with us at the Mansion. There's plenty of room and great bedrooms for all. The grandkids loved the game room. We were a little disappointed that the lake is not very nice for swimming this time if the year, but two of the families enjoyed renting the pontoon and exploring the lake It took us a minute to figure out the light controls and never found the right button to turn on the lower outlets in the adult bedrooms. Overall, it is a very nice property, location and a great and responsive host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

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