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Lakefront Living in Madison

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Deck
Lake view at dusk
View from Main level dining room
View of firepit
View of home facing lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8183.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Madison, WI
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest room

1 Single Bed

Main

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Living in Madison

This 3 bedroom Frank Lloyd Wright-like home sleeps 8 and others age 12 and under. Enjoy the luxury of living on Lake Monona and being on the Lake Loop. Every room enjoys a lake view! A pier and boat lift is available, for an additional fee. You will see wildlife galore from the deck. Great fishing from the shoreline.

Ztrhp permit no. ZTRHP1-2020-00039
Expiration date 6/30/2023
Madison WI ISSUED BY ZONING ADMIN

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
If a dog, it can be with an extra fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No jumping or diving from pier. If using Kayaks ha
No underage drinking or drug usage. Must stay with
Early check in fee of $175, if available.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number lichmd-2020-00236

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Waunona, a neighbourhood in Madison. Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Lake Kegonsa State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vilas Park and Henry Vilas Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Camp Randall Stadium.
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Madison, WI

What's nearby

  • Alliant Energy Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 9 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Next Door - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Finca Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Station American Tavern & Smokehouse - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Living in Madison pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Living in Madison?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Living in Madison?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Living in Madison located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waunona holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Alliant Energy Center and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Olin Park and Quann Park Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went to Madison for the Ironman and the property was in the perfect location. Also was great for morning walks as there is a bike/walking path a block away. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on Lake Monona with great view and walking trails nearby. Very comfortable and well-stocked house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There weren't a lot of options since we booked late for a stay in Madison. This location had 3 bathrooms which sealed the deal. It was located in a great area on the lake. We had a very comfortable stay and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay for the Ironman race and just a beautiful lake house!

Great location for downtown Madison and just a wonderful lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaronjgallegos

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

Great vacation with friends

Property was in great shape. Hosts communicated very well. It is in a great location near a lot of fun spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Lakeside Living

A beautiful place to spend our yearly sister vacation! Beautiful house with absolutely everything we needed to have a top notch stay. Easy check in and prompt communication with owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Very nice home in a fabulous lakeside location &

This was the perfect place for our gang of 5 to enjoy lakeside living while exploring Madison. The house was very comfortable, spacious & clean, and the hosts are very gracious & communicative. We would all come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Exceeded expectations

We enjoyed this place very much! Comfortable, great outdoor space, house had everything we needed. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Beautiful home on Lake Monona

This is a beautiful home with a gorgeous view of Lake Monona. Great attention to details - towels, linens, kitchen amenities. Beautiful outdoor space to relax and enjoy! Host provided s’mores kit which was fun sitting by the fire in the evening. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Lakefront on Lake Monona

Our stay was wonderful. The home fit our family's needs perfectly. It is a beautiful area. The host was great in communicating and very accommodating. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Relaxing

Thank you for a wonderful getaway!!! Used the location as a staging place for family while a university of Madison student moved his apartment gear on campus- perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Fantastic Lake Vacation!

Such a lovely long weekend at this lakeside home. It is so comfortable and welcoming. The views are stunning. It is perfectly stocked - everything you want in the kitchen, really nice bath towels, kayaks and more. As others mentioned, the bay isn't great for swimming which didn't matter to us at all. There is a sandy beach half a block away. Super communicative and helpful hosts. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Lakeside Paradise

Our whole family had a wonderful stay on Lake Monona in the beautiful home perfectly situated away from the grind of the city but a 15 min bike ride to the capital if that is what your day desires! We loved it all and had perfect support from Gerald and his wife if we needed any explanation on how things worked in their home! A must stay, 5 grand stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cathy O.

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

Incredible Home* Incredible location* Incredible Host

My adult children and grand children loved the home. Very nice upgrades with comfortable beds and living areas. We were all surprised how much we enjoyed bird watching on the deck. View of tree lined shore and Madison City lights was gorgeous 24/7!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

DeAun S.

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

Fun for a family fourth!

This is a lovely home! It is extremely clean and the perfect size for our family of six adults (3 couples). It has very nice outdoor spaces and we enjoyed the kayaks, canoe and fire pit! Also- right on the lake loop (bike path) with bike rentals very close by. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri H., River Forest, IL

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

Madison Getaway

This is a beautiful house with very comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. It is literally steps from Lake Monona. We were able to bring our fishing boat and dock it in their dock. We enjoyed fishing, tubing and cruising around the lake. We also ran and walked on the Lake Loop around Lake Monona. We enjoyed their fire pit every night. There are also ample birds that visit this house because of some bird feeding stations managed by the owners. It is a really fantastic house with every amenity you could imagine. It kept four teenagers happy so that should give you a good idea of what a great place it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lori P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake Monona Home

Our family of 5 stayed at this Monona Lake home for a week in August and enjoyed kayaking, canoeing (paddles need an upgrade, weathered/warped), and just hanging out. The house met our needs for space and lake activities. The list of amenities included "a gym and tennis courts" - we were under the impression those "amenities" were on-site, but they were not; left us a bit confused how they can be listed as amenities on the VRBO listing?? Overall the house was clean, although when we arrived the scents from the Glade Plug-in Diffusers were overwhelming. The owners have labeled drawers and provided closet space for guest use. Upon opening the master bathroom Guest Drawer, there were remnants of cut fingernails and black hairs, which was a bit alarming to find. We opted to keeping our stuff on the floor for the week. The outdoor deck and fire pit areas were nice and we enjoyed using those spaces. The deck rug is covered with mold and emitted a moldy, unpleasant odor. We used the Weber Grill for cooking several evenings. The first night the gas ran out. After resolving the gas issue, the grill never heated past 300 degrees. The kitchen was more than stocked with utensils, pans, etc., could use more cereal/salad bowls. The house is located on the lower end of Lake Monona and is near the highway, so there is white noise from constant car traffic and at times has more of an industrial smell rather than a fresh lake smell. For the price, not sure we'd return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Lake Life: Madison edition

We had a fabulous visit at this Lake Monona gem! The property has stunning views, is well stocked, clean, and spacious. We had 8 adults staying in the house and enjoyed meals and socializing both inside and outside. Beds were comfortable. Easy ride to downtown Madison/State Street. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Week of exploring Madison

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at a wonderful house with a great view and plenty of sports and sights to see. We really enjoyed the zoo and the museums as well as the biking path and kayaks.A
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice quiet street. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen D.

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

Wine Knots Getaway

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sommer M.

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

Perfect lakefront spot

We had such a wonderful weekend at this house. The house was clean and exactly as pictured. The fire pit and outdoor areas were perfect for hanging out with friends and the neighborhood is perfect for walking or biking around the lake. I would love to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing weekend in Madison.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Streetside B.

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

Better than the photos!

The
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house

We had a great time. Beautiful home, great location. Couldn't get a wifi password but overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gerald Canon

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What makes this property unique

Home is on the bike path that circles around Lake Monona. We are 2.5 miles form the Capitol. Esther Park offers a nice sand beach a couple of blocks away.

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