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Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!

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Miscellaneous
Living area
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Alliant Energy Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upper Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!

Enjoy all Madison has to offer from this beautiful lakefront property. BRING YOUR BOAT, our private dock on Yahara River has 3 slips with access to both Lake Monona & Lake Waubesa. Central location offers multiple restaurants, shops & public boat launch all within walking distance. Quick 5-10 minute commute to downtown Madison, UW-Campus, Hospital, Alliant Energy & hundreds of other Madison attractions east or west side!

Property manager

jake
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours are from 10pm - 8am.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Madison

Monona, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this holiday home. Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Vilas Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit State Street Shopping and Dane County Farmers' Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Henry Vilas Zoo and Madison Children's Museum.
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Monona, WI

What's nearby

  • Alliant Energy Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Capitol Square - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 10 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! located?

This family-friendly Madison holiday home is located in Monona, within 1 mi (2 km) of Monona Dog Park and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Esther Beach and Winnequah Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

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

Birthday celebrations

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brien & Melynda G.

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

Fantastic location for visiting Madison students

We came into town for a girls weekend with our students at UW Madison. We had a fantastic stay here. The property was spotless. The views were beautiful. Our girls stayed with us. The location is perfect and easy to Uber from downtown Madison. A very safe and quiet location. We will definitely stay here again when we come back into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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

Excellent property

Nice property. Good location and great communication with owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin T.

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

Relaxing Lakeside Stay, Good for Families

Jake’s place was perfect for our stay, as it was a relaxing, clean and a nice home. The two floor layout worked especially well for our infant daughter so she had a quiet place to sleep, while we could cook and hang out in the living room. The only suggestion to the host is to install curtains along the picturesque sliding doors for a bit of extra privacy at nighttime.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LM A.

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

Visiting Madison for a Wedding

We had a short but fun and comfortable stay here in October. We were close to both the wedding venue and Camp Randall for the Badger game. The family loved the time together hanging out between activities. The location provided a great space for family pictures too. . Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathryn c.

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

Psu beat Wisconsin yeah!

Overall a very good place Close to all we wanted to do. House clean with all we needed. View out the back of house of lake beautiful! Only negative may me front of house on a very busy road .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Business Trip

We needed a rental for our employees to stay at while working at a job in the area. This unit was perfect as men usually don't mind sharing a room but not a bed and this unit had separate beds for our 5 employees. They enjoyed the comforts of home while away from their families. Jake was helpful and provided all the information we needed and made check in and checkout very simple. We had to book in weekly intervals and they were able to accommodate this type of booking which was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great location

Great spot close to parks and not far from town. Good location for biking around lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Great Experience and Awesome Hosts

The property was as advertised and wonderful for our many trip to Madison. The host was extremely communicative and I feel sure that had we had any issues, they would have responded immediately. Thank you so much for making our first time to Madison so memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza B.

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

A lovely house!

Everything about our stay was fantastic! The house was nicely decorated and extremely clean. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Shower was great. A perfect place for our group of friends to spend a long weekend. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Great time at the lake!

Grwat place to have a family gathering! Enjoyed the dock, the deck for outside meals and our granddaughter loved the games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Great location.

The house was very accommodating for our group. Very clean and the pictures of the house are very accurate. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfect for a quiet family stay!

The house was perfect for the 4 adults we had staying. Adorable house; extremely clean and great location. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen was spacious enough for us to make dinner one of the nights. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emery S.

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

Lovely Lakeside Home

The best thing about this house is its proximity to Madison in general and to the river. I loved taking a kayak out on the river around sunrise. Really beautiful. It's close to many fun activities in Madison too. The house itself is comfortable. Hosts are responsive and helpful. Kitchen is lovely. One helpful tip is that this house is on a busy street. There is some traffic noise at night. Not a huge deal but I wish I had known ahead of time and prepared for it. Overall a good place with lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful lake view and stylish house!!

We very much enjoyed our stay. The outdoor eating area was lovely on the deck overlooking the water for our group of six, young kids and adults. The inside of the home was very clean and comfortable. Loved the modern, stylish decor!! The location is also excellent close to Madison and so many things to do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L., West Hartford, CT, USA

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

July 2023

Great location, very responsive host, everything just as described in the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at this river front house in Monona. We arrived with 7 adults and a 13 month old baby. It was very clean and decorated so cute! Everything that we needed was provided and the communication from the owner was excellent. The beds were very comfortable. It was a short and easy drive into Madison and a nice grocery store is right down the street! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

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

Wonderful location and views, and comfortable house!

We were a family of four, and we really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage on the Yahara River. The three bedrooms are tastefully decorated and the beds are comfortable, with nice ceiling fans. The living room is fairly spacious, with a comfortable sitting area and a large TV for watching family movies. We loved having a private dock where my son loved to go fishing. The owners were super friendly and helpful, and their communication was excellent! We loved using the kayaks that came with the property, and had fun boating to local restaurants and bars. This house is also walking distance to several restaurants and cafes. Overall, we stayed for 6 nights and really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Lake Monona gem!!

The accommodations were accurately reflected by the owner. This husband and wife team were very responsive with inquiries. The many updates to this property make the property highly functional and it's location to the campus and State are convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and wonderful stay!

This home is beautifully appointed and we enjoyed our weekend here tremendously! Each room was decorated so nicely and the home has a very cozy feel. It was extremely clean and has a nice deck space for relaxing. My family truly enjoyed this property while visiting Madison for the weekend. We had a glitch at check in which was a problem, however the owner rectified the situation promptly. The owners of this home were very helpful and treated us wonderfully! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Wedding Day Bliss

We rented this house to get ready for my daughter's wedding. The house was perfect, very clean & in an awesome location. Jake was very easy to work with! He ensured our morning went perfect for the big day ahead. Rent this property! You won't regret it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina V.

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

Great memories made!

The property itself was perfect for our group of 8 adult laddies! The bedrooms rooms where above our expectations. The full kitchen was perfect for our private chef to come in and make us a memorable dinner and the dinner it’s self was on the back deck on the water as the sunset! It was by far the best girls trip! Thank you for having us Jake! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

Grad School Cohort Weekend

We are a bunch of Art Therapy Graduate students from Edgewood. This was our last residency before graduation and we wanted to stay together. You're home was the perfect place for us to finish out our Graduate experience together. In your beautiful home lifetime bonds were solidified! Thank you! You are so welcoming & communicated clearly & timely. You have put a lot of passion & talent into this lake home and it shows! We wish we could give you a TEN star review... but 5 star will have to do! Maybe we'll come back for a reunion some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great Waterfront House!

Our family of 4 stayed here for Memorial Day weekend. The house was in a fantastic location. We loved being waterfront. We fished and enjoyed the dock everyday. The deck and outside seating are wonderful. The house was spotless and had everything that we needed. We enjoyed the foosball table. Grocery and many restaurants are within walking distance. We even walked to the local Farmer’s market on Sunday. Very close and easy drive into Madison to visit our daughter at the University. We would recommend this host and house and hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Perfect Getaway

Fantastic few days with our daughter, son-in-law and three grandkids3-8. Loved the house. Location just down the block from great boat launch. Dock at house was a perfect spot to tie up our boat. The deck was perfect for family meals and so great for evening gathering. Kids loved the huge wall Connect Four and the foosball table. Enjoyed kayaking on two provided kayaks. House is decorated very nice. Took many pics for inspiration. Parking was enough for our boat trailer and three more vehicles. Host was super responsive. All needs were met. They thought of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by jake

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Hi! Our names are Jake & Samiera! We are lifetime Madisonians, and are excited for you to stay with us and enjoy all that Madison has to offer! Madison is an incredible diverse city with so much to offer... from lake life (kayaking, boating, sitting on the dock) to live music nearly every weekend, to all the family-friendly events here every week! We will leave an info booklet for you at the property, but don't hesitate to reach out if you would like recommendations on a specific restaurant or activity - we're happy to help, and hope you fall in love with Madison!

What makes this property unique

THE LAKEHOUSE
--- Kayaks available to use (May 1st -Oct 1st)
--- TV in the Living Room and all bedrooms, with an option for SmartTv features
--- Reliable High-Speed Internet
--- Lakeview and access right from the house
--- Private Dock, with boat slip if you want to bring your boat (reach out for details)
--- Desk in Main Level Bedroom if you need to get some work done
--- Peaceful Scenery, and great animal watching at sunset (otters, ducks, geese, cranes, squirrels, and more!)
--- Huge Deck for Grilling Out!
--- Spacious Yard for Games
--- Charcoal Grill

PROXIMITY TO BASICS
- Grocery Store - 3 Minutes
- Coffee Shop - 2 Minutes
- Kayak/Canoe Rentals - 6 Minutes
- Golf Courses - 5 Minutes
- Downtown Madison - 12 Minutes
- Laundry - 6 Minutes

AMENITIES
We provide towels, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo/conditioner/bodywash, and trash can liners. Think of these amenities as a "starter kit", we HIGHLY recommend you bring additional items appropriate for your stay such as extra towels/blankets/soap/shampoo/cooking spray/etc.

ENTRY
There is a keypad located at the side door for a simple keyless entry. Entry code will be provided to you 72 hours before arrival. The code is changed after every guest.

PARKING
There are 4 parking spots in the driveway on the property.

INTERNET/CABLE/TV's
There is reliable high speed internet throughout the lakehouse.
There are TV's in all the bedrooms & living room all offer SmartTV features, available for you to log into your own account to enjoy!

GRILL
We have a Charcoal grill on the property but we do not have charcoal. The guest will be responsible for providing this. We do however have the utensils such as tongs, burger flipper, and grill scraper.

KITCHEN
Fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and all of the basic kitchen essentials; Pots/Pans/Plates/Cups/ Utensils.

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE:
For your safety, we do not allow guests to use the wood-burning fireplace

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