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Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home

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.

Property manager

Jennifer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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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
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 deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Madison ~uw~ madison Lakefront Home
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home Cottage
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home McFarland
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home Cottage McFarland

About the area

Map
McFarland, WI

What's nearby

  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kohl Center - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 13 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Green Lantern Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this McFarland cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Waubesa, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, and McFarland Dog Park. Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Monona Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lakefront home
Beautiful lakefront home in McFarland, near Madison WI. My family loved our relaxing weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling reunion
Perfect home and location. Extraordinary clean. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
We loved this property! Spent a lot of time lounging outside on the dock and patio. It's a little bit out from town, but if you're planning on driving anyway, it's worth it for the view and quiet. Note: stairs to the top floor are steep! Also, the couch is comfy, but other chairs in the main living room area aren't super comfortable. Other than that, can't think of a "real" gripe...this place is great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora L., Algonquin, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
McFarland Paradise
This was our second visit to this property. It's hard to describe how fabulous it is!. Beautiful, quiet, relaxing, so well equipped and great communication with the host. Don't miss out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Football Weekend
Great location and very nice place. Will definitely stay again in the future when the time is right. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer C., Saint John, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend on the lake.
It’s a beautiful place. We enjoyed our stay. I would recommend bringing eye patches, the main bedroom is bright in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Rosen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage on lake close to Madison
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend stay
Beautiful property and not far from downtown Madison. Close to some nice golf courses and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty D., coldwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family
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
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect weekend on the lake
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Vacation
Beautiful views, happy kids, great fishing, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for a wonderful time and new core memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect long weekend getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and home
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake setting
Clean, cute, and comfy house. Close to trails and Madison. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G., Bloomingdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Front Cottage
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madison lake house
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in great location
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!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Lakehouse
Very nice stay. Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G., Newton MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Gathering Spot
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving stay
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Wadsworth, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and remodel
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply wonderful!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023