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Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
McFarland, WI
- Place, Lake Waubesa1 min walk
- Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison16 min drive
- Place, Camp Randall Stadium17 min drive
- Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Beach view
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Important information
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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
About the neighborhood
McFarland
Located in McFarland, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Barrymore Theatre and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Annie Stewart Memorial Fountain and Memorial Union Terrace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Camp Randall Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
McFarland, WI
What's nearby
- Lake Waubesa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Alliant Energy Center - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
- Capitol Square - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
- Camp Randall Stadium - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Parkside Pub - 2 min walk
- Arby's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven E.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steven E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth S.
Oct 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elisabeth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jody G.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Jody G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andy R.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie B.
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jackie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B.
Apr 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Katherine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber N.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amber N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy cottage getaway
Mary D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison O.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th stay - always great
Alison O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex L.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend stay
Alex L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catlin S.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madison lake house
Catlin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brooke M.
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Brooke M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim L.
Sep 24, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent weekend getaway
Tim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lora G.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Lake Home
Lora G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kari L.
Jul 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Vacation
Kari L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte P.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Beach House
Brigitte P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack M.
Nov 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Thanksgiving stay
Jack M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin F.
Nov 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Lakehouse
Kevin F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz L.
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing lakefront home
Liz L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
Aug 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views!
Kelly H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas E.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Douglas E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake setting
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee E.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and home
Lee E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D. K.
Jul 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our all-time favorites
Kathleen D. K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer
Locally renowned interior designer has long owned a 100-year old family home and cottage in the area.
Why they chose this property
- 2 hours from Chicago
- 15 minutes from downtown Madison, the state capitol, UW campus, State Street, Camp Randall, the Farmer’s Market
- 5 minutes away from the Village of McFarland — grocery stores, liquor stores, pharmacies, drug store, restaurants, and gas stations, etc.
- less than 2 blocks from the new Lower Yahara River Trail, connecting McFarland to the Madison area's vast network of bike paths
- Internet / wifi & NetFlix
- California closets
- Lake pier
- Additional Street parking
- No pets
- Wheel chair accessible
- Non-Smoking
- Minimum Age Limit: 25
- Children welcome
- Sleeps 6
Access to Madison by boat or bicycle. Wrought iron beds, wicker baskets, a twig bench, and retro light fixtures are a few of the authentic details.
- 15 minutes from downtown Madison, the state capitol, UW campus, State Street, Camp Randall, the Farmer’s Market
- 5 minutes away from the Village of McFarland — grocery stores, liquor stores, pharmacies, drug store, restaurants, and gas stations, etc.
- less than 2 blocks from the new Lower Yahara River Trail, connecting McFarland to the Madison area's vast network of bike paths
- Internet / wifi & NetFlix
- California closets
- Lake pier
- Additional Street parking
- No pets
- Wheel chair accessible
- Non-Smoking
- Minimum Age Limit: 25
- Children welcome
- Sleeps 6
Access to Madison by boat or bicycle. Wrought iron beds, wicker baskets, a twig bench, and retro light fixtures are a few of the authentic details.
Languages:
English
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