Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home
Cottage in Madison, WI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Experience Madison & UW-Madison by staying in this ‘Coastal Living’ inspired lake front cottage. Downtown Madison and campus events are 15 minutes away, by car, Uber, or taxi. Fully licensed!
Relax on the wood deck that overlooks the lake, enjoy the large lawn, and go swimming, boating, fishing, or kayaking from the pier. Hiking and bike trails are practically right outside the back door. The new Lower Yahara River Trail is less than two blocks away; it connects McFarland to Madison and includes the longest boardwalk bridge constructed solely for non-motorized transportation in North America!
This beautiful, newly redesigned and rebuilt cottage on Lake Waubesa, in McFarland, Wisconsin is a 15 minute drive or Uber ride from downtown Madison, a 5 minute walk to restaurants, bars and shops in McFarland, and minutes away from the outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and other amazing activities Madison and the surrounding areas have to offer.
The living room, dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and the upstairs master bedroom have lake views and unparalleled sunsets.
Two first floor bedrooms, two contemporary bathrooms, a living room with TV, dining room with a large table for easy entertaining, and an entry mud room. The upstairs master bedroom has vintage wood beams and the best sunset views on Lake Waubesa. The charming, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen has white cupboards, granite counter tops, and is outfitted with stainless steel appliances that include a dishwasher. All rooms are very spacious.
Huge windows offer breathtaking views of the lake from almost every room. The illuminated Wisconsin State Capitol can be seen at night — along with other lights that twinkle around the lake.
This quintessential lake home — recently renovated by a renowned local interior designer —honors the aesthetics of lake living with vintage furnishings, nautical accessories, comfy furniture, and soft grey colors.
Boat owners are responsible for any damages to the dock. Pets are not allowed for any reason and can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.
Also note that we are limited to six total guests; this includes overnights, parties and / or events at the property. This is controlled by village ordinance and limited by the owner for the comfort of all our guests. ANY LEASE VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FORFEITURE OF THE ENTIRE DEPOSIT.
Relax on the wood deck that overlooks the lake, enjoy the large lawn, and go swimming, boating, fishing, or kayaking from the pier. Hiking and bike trails are practically right outside the back door. The new Lower Yahara River Trail is less than two blocks away; it connects McFarland to Madison and includes the longest boardwalk bridge constructed solely for non-motorized transportation in North America!
This beautiful, newly redesigned and rebuilt cottage on Lake Waubesa, in McFarland, Wisconsin is a 15 minute drive or Uber ride from downtown Madison, a 5 minute walk to restaurants, bars and shops in McFarland, and minutes away from the outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and other amazing activities Madison and the surrounding areas have to offer.
The living room, dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and the upstairs master bedroom have lake views and unparalleled sunsets.
Two first floor bedrooms, two contemporary bathrooms, a living room with TV, dining room with a large table for easy entertaining, and an entry mud room. The upstairs master bedroom has vintage wood beams and the best sunset views on Lake Waubesa. The charming, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen has white cupboards, granite counter tops, and is outfitted with stainless steel appliances that include a dishwasher. All rooms are very spacious.
Huge windows offer breathtaking views of the lake from almost every room. The illuminated Wisconsin State Capitol can be seen at night — along with other lights that twinkle around the lake.
This quintessential lake home — recently renovated by a renowned local interior designer —honors the aesthetics of lake living with vintage furnishings, nautical accessories, comfy furniture, and soft grey colors.
Boat owners are responsible for any damages to the dock. Pets are not allowed for any reason and can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.
Also note that we are limited to six total guests; this includes overnights, parties and / or events at the property. This is controlled by village ordinance and limited by the owner for the comfort of all our guests. ANY LEASE VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FORFEITURE OF THE ENTIRE DEPOSIT.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Madison, WI
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the gorgeous sunset views on lake- great kayaking and easy access, convenient to events in downtown Madison- fantastic biking trails! Property was clean and had all amenities and was just right for 4 of us- although it can hold 6, it would’ve been a bit tight with 6.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property and not far from downtown Madison. Close to some nice golf courses and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
We needed a place for our family to base from while in the area for a family reunion. This was perfect. A lovely house with a beautiful view of the lake. Close to Madison and Stoughton had twin beds for the grandchildren and nice bedrooms for us and ours son and his wife. Plenty of closet room with hangers. the kitchen was fairly well equipped we used the grill several times. it was a easy walk to the Green Lantern for dinner also! We would rent this place again my only suggestion would be that it would be nice to have a washer/dryer available
10.0 / 10.0
Everything about this place is wonderful! Clean, comfortable- it is a charming spot on the lake. The neighborhood was safe and we were able to access Madison within minutes. Hope to return soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful views, happy kids, great fishing, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for a wonderful time and new core memories!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay. The lake was peaceful and serene with beautiful sunsets everyday. Only a 15 minute drive from the Capitol and Botanic Gardens. The house was better than advertised. We’d totally stay here again for a long weekend. Just the break we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and well-equipped in a quiet neighborhood and street. Only 15 min from downtown Madison. Great lake view. Note that there is no self-serve laundry on site. Other than that, you’ve got everything you need. I highly recommend this property.
Bonus: electric bike rental station and access to Lower Yahara Trail is a short walk away. We biked all the way to downtown Madison and back. Madison and suburbs are very bike-friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our three evenings at this lake house, watching wildlife and enjoying the sunsets over water. Very comfortable home and great location with proximity to park and boardwalk.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is clean and well stocked for a long weekend. The view of the lake is beautiful, and I'm sure it's even better in the warm months. We had everything we needed. Great little house for a long weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, cute, and comfy house. Close to trails and Madison. Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was beautiful, as the home was picture-perfect
(The pictures are accurate) The home was immaculate and had everything we needed. My son relocated for a position, so the memories we shared in this home are priceless.
10.0 / 10.0
Look no further. This place is perfect. We stayed two nights with two other couples. The place is more beautiful in person. Super clean and perfectly situated on the lake. The town has a few bars that are within walking distance from the cottage. We will definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. Close to Madison/beltline, restaurants/bars within walking distance, great view of the lake. Wonderful windows and views. Nice kitchen with good selection of pots/pans/utensils if you want to cook. Nice decor. Upstairs master suite was wonderful. Downstairs bedrooms a bit small. Thin walls/floor. Make sure you follow binder on kitchen counter at checkout!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice stay. Clean and well maintained.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing long weekend on the lake with our family. The house was perfectly located on the lake and within a short drive from UW Madison. Kitchen had all the necessary amenities for a home cooked meal. Would definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful accommodations with beautiful view. Great open space and kitchen allowed us to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner for the family. We appreciated the visit from the bald eagles too!
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lake house! The house is remodeled to perfection with a wall of windows looking out onto the lake. The furniture was comfortable and there was plenty of space for the 6 of us. Easy to get to University of Wisconsin for the football game. Would definitely stay at this property again!
10.0 / 10.0
My friends and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at this lovely lake house! As someone else stated, the pictures really don't even do it justice. Once you walk into the home, you're greeted by a bank of windows framing a stunning view of the lake. The upstairs bedroom also has a bank of windows overlooking the lake. The home is tastefully decorated, immaculate, and the kitchen is well stocked with nice appliances if you care to cook. Jennifer was very kind in letting us check in early for our stay and was communicative and responsive throughout the booking process leading up to our stay. I would not hesitate to rent this property again and would highly recommend it!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed here for our annual father son trip. We wanted to be close to the University of Wisconsin to go see a Badgers game. It was only 15 minutes away and gave us a great home away from home for a few days. The interior of this place is so well done and plenty of space for the 4 of us. Beautifully decorated and very clean. The views from the inside and out are amazing over the lake! We'd definitely come again if we come back to the Madison area.
10.0 / 10.0
Several super places within easy walking.
10.0 / 10.0
Property was great for a trip with a toddler and grandparents. Location was easy to get around Madison and the surrounding suburbs. Very clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home with beautiful lake views! Super clean, nicely decorated and easy to access. Would definitely stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
We spent a week at the lake house and enjoyed it immensely. The location is perfect – right on the lake just a few steps from some bar/restaurants and a bike trail. We rented bikes in town the and kept them at the house for the week. We ended up biking most days and taking long walks other days. The decor of the house is charming and perfect for the location. The two larger bedrooms are quite comfortable – we did not use the 3rd tiny bedroom. There is a galley kitchen, small but clean and functional. Cooking outside on the porch was easy with the grill provided.
There were two significant drawbacks to our stay that should be noted. First, the house does seem to have a washing machine in one of the owner closets, guests are not provided access to it. With the limited amount of towels/extra sheets provided and the lack of any housekeeping, this makes for a tricky week long stay. I would not recommend staying longer than three nights due to this. Fortunately we only had 2 people staying for the week so we were able to use the towels for the other bathroom and we used the bed in the second bedroom for half the week. We would have been at a loss if we had another couple or two staying with us.
Second, the situation with the neighbors is very odd and somewhat awkward. Although we knew in advance that the standalone garage was separately rented we did not expect the neighbors using “our” dock to access the lake several times during the week. Privacy was an issue!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a gorgeously decorated, very well-appointed lakeside house with an incredible view. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need and the location was great - super close to Madison, but also so much nearby in McFarland (try Angelo's restaurant!) Only things to note - WiFi is pretty slow and for those looking for a longer stay, there is no washer/dryer available (this is not listed as an amenity in the listing, I just assumed, which you know what they say about assuming....). Overall - great house, great hosts, highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Mature shade on a lake and a nice house to go in to.
Friendly neighbors and very little road noise.
10.0 / 10.0
Conveniently located, beautiful lake and property, this has been one of our favorite rentals out of dozens.
10.0 / 10.0
This was my family's second time staying here. We've been blown away both times. This house is gorgeous, the view is fantastic, and the host has been more than accommodating. Can't think of a single thing to improve upon.
10.0 / 10.0
This house is a great place to stay for a relaxing vacation. The house was very clean and comfortable, especially the beds. The view of the lake was lovely. It was nice to be able to walk to the Green Lantern Restaurant down the street and McFarland Park. We came to visit our son at UW, less than a 20 minute ride. I would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful property, stayed the long weekend of Madison graduation weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
Reunited with high school friends for a long weekend and stayed in this rental. This house may be the best rental I’ve ever stayed in! The house is even nicer and cleaner than the pictures and was extremely well appointed. The beds are extremely comfortable and everything is updated. We had a small issue with a window during the stay and the property manager was out to fix it within minutes. The view is phenomenal and we spent a lot of time sitting by the lake. A very peaceful spot. 5 stars and highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place for a quick getaway with the family. Worked well with my elderly father, who uses a walker. The view of Lake Wabesa is lovely and they had everything we needed. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time ice fishing and being able to walk to a couple establishments. The house was perfect, clean and had everything you need!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful impression the moment we walked in the door. The view is amazing and the home feels cozy and welcoming and is beautifully decorated.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely cottage on the lake that was perfect for our small family Thanksgiving gathering. Everything was cozy and thoughtfully arranged. We could not get enough of the amazing sunsets, and the nearby walking trail was fantastic. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was very clean and well supplied. The view even in the rain was spectacular! Check in and parking were very easy. The host was easy to communicate with and even let us check in early. Convenient to University of Wisconsin (15 minute Uber). The umbrellas were an added bonus! We definitely would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
It was beautiful and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a completely updated lake house with all the feeling of a high-end hotel bu the space and privacy of your own house. We wish our weather had cooperated a bit more to enjoy the yard but the views of the lake from the entire house made up for it.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean and peaceful . Excellent views
5.0 / 10.0
We love it, we have stayed 3 times and will be back again next May.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Madison?
The average price for a rental in Madison is $167 per night. This rental is $540 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home. Enjoy the water!
Is Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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