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Home in the Heart of Monona!

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a painting, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a red leather armchair, a small table, and a rug. There is a framed picture on the wall and a window with a view of trees.
A living room with a black sofa, a red sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a small table.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 12•3 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Place, Winnequah Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Monona
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Home in the Heart of Monona!

HEART of Monona! Local eateries, cafes, bars, & craft breweries just steps away. Fully furnished 3-bed, 2 bath w/beautiful oak floors. Offering a king bed, a queen bed. Trendy updated bath. Upstairs is a big bedroom w/full bed, 2 twin beds, futon & many closets. Stocked kitchen with gas range and dishwasher. Family room also on main level has new carpet and sliding door that goes out to huge deck & yard. Lower level has den, full bath, washer & dryer. Wi-Fi, storage,& parking provided. Explore parks, pool, Lake Monona, bike paths, golf & library all within blocks!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4957911vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Madison

Monona, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this holiday home. Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Lake Kegonsa State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Vilas Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Kohl Center.
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Monona, WI

What's nearby

  • Winnequah Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Monona - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Upper Mud Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 16 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in the Heart of Monona! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Home in the Heart of Monona!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in the Heart of Monona!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home in the Heart of Monona! located?

Located in Monona, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Winnequah Park, Lake Monona and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love the location of this home and it had everything we needed. The house was very clean and the owners were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic! Communication was immediate and very clear. I hope to get this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in a great location, clean, and perfect for our family get away. We were close to local attractions and had plenty of space to play games and eat meals together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The first thing that we noticed was how overgrown the grass and shrubs were at this house. The yard is definitely not well maintained. It was very hot in the house when we walked in. The air was completely off and the house smelled very musty. House is advertised as sleeping 12 people. Not sure how that would be possible. We followed the directions for checking out when we left the house. Shut off all lights, turn off air, strip beds, place all towels in bathtub, remove trash and leave keys in a visible place. Notified the property owner of this only to be told that the keys needed to go back in the lock box. Since we were already out of the house and doors were locked this was impossible. If you are considering this property you may want to reconsider as it is definitely not well maintained. 2nd bathroom is in the basement which houses an over abundance of junk including a second washer and dryer, drywall and a mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful, stress-free stay and would absolutely come back. The owner is very laid-back, which we really appreciated. At many rentals you feel like you’re trying to memorize a rulebook the size of a novel, but here it was the opposite, relaxing and easy. He was accommodating when we had requests and although responses weren’t always immediate, everything worked out just fine.The house actually feels much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. The kids especially loved the roomy loft upstairs. The downstairs bathroom was also great, large and comfortable, which is always a plus when traveling with a group.I wasn’t inspecting with a white glove, but everything felt clean and comfortable. It may not be a five-star luxury resort, but it was exactly what we wanted: comfortable, easygoing, and perfect for our stay. The neighborhood was quiet, and overall we were very pleased. A great place if you want to relax instead of worrying about whether you folded the hand towels the “approved” way.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location and amenities were great for us. Only thing that
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lucas R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host was good with communicating. Would have allowed us to even check in early if the cleaners had finished early. However my family and I were a bit disappointed with the place. Although it was cozy, we were startled to find the kitchen bare and dishes coated with dust. Even though it said a "fully stocked kitchen" there was no food in there. We ended up leaving some of what we bought for the next guests. Lights in the basement were not working properly. The doors would get stuck closed, leaving some members trapped inside the rooms. We were also disappointed by the state of the backyard. Tick season is horrible this season and the backyard was extremely overgrown. We did not allow our dogs in the backyard. Overall we enjoyed our visit, just had moments of frustration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
Oh my, you thought a 'stocked kitchen' meant we are going to fill the refrigerator and cupboards with food for you?! This is a lodging platform, not a steak & lobster restaurant. Now I can see why you made some of the other false statements in your review. Like your young children being unable to turn a doorknob ...that doesn't make it fair to say that doors would not open. Completely untrue. Our apologies in that the basement lightbulb burnt out. We do have notes at the home that state - "If you need anything, or have any problems, please contact us". We can't correct an issue is we do not know about it. Glad to hear that you found the home cozy, clean and comfortable. Sorry about your stocked kitchen expectation.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Despite the two excellent reviews, we found this home to be lacking in many ways. The “fully stocked kitchen” was simply, not. The pots and pans were misfits of extremely poor quality. Even the manual can opener was broken. Cooking for our group was important for this 6 night stay. There were ants on the kitchen floor, the cabinets were pretty gross and I had to run all the dishes in the washer before using them. The basement where the laundry was located was poorly lit, had old appliances, old mattresses and many discarded items strewn about the area. And bring your phone’s flashlight because the pull string lightbulbs are out. The dryer doesn’t dry well, I tried cleaning the filter but the lint stuck down in the machine was likely the problem. The yard was atrocious. The back porch is water soaked and rotten, with over growth of bugs, huge weeds and trees in the back yard showing years of neglect. There were two old grills sitting about the porch, that we would have liked to use. IThe host masked this up-front advising that they were observing “No Mow May”, which was fine for the front yard, but there was no way a mower could have trekked through the rear jungle. There were 2 extra rolls of TP and 3 garbage bags for our weeks stay. The bathrooms were nicely updated and the water pressure was good, butI found it strange that the old, war-torn Welcome Statement read “Feel free to wipe any unduly dirty surfaces and appliances”.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

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