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Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Pool and diving board
Deck seating
Firepit
Grill and more outside seating
Firepit and pool

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 144090.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Madison, WI
  • Place, Reddan Soccer Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ten Pin Alley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison

This 5 bedroom home has it all. 3 rooms have queen beds, master bedroom and one other bedroom has a king bed. Our man cave can be turned into a bedroom too!

Outdoor in ground pool with diving board and slide, hot tub (open all year long), large deck with plenty of sitting room and grill available, large fire pit and sitting area under pergola for extra outdoor fun, karaoke machine and lots of music on site, 72" screen TV in large family room for the big game, 3 car garage, fully equipped kitchen and bar, extra sleeping space with queen and twin air mattress upon request, and a man cave.

We have extra bedding and blow up queen size mattress available upon request.
We have all the amenities you will need and WiFi is available. We keep our house very clean and tastefully decorated.

House is only 5 minutes from University Ridge Golf Course and 7 minutes from Hawks Landing Golf course. 12 minutes from Camp Randall, 15 minutes from Kohl Center and Overture center.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
Please be considerate of our neighbors. No loud music or noise outside after 11:00 pm
No glass bottles of any kind in backyard. All reservations are subject to owners review and approval within 48 hrs of booking.
If we learn there has been a party at our house without prior consent you will be charged an extra $250.00 cleaning fee.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Madison

Madison is home to this holiday home. Olson Oak Woods State Natural Area and Cross Plains State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ten Pin Alley and Verona Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
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Madison, WI

What's nearby

  • Reddan Soccer Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ten Pin Alley - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 18 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Draft House Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect For Large Groups And Families ~ 7.1 Miles From UW Madison located?

This family-friendly Madison holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Reddan Soccer Park and Ten Pin Alley. Verona Ice Arena and Elver Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home, all amenities great. We stayed in November so unable to rate the pool. Communication with owners very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, clean home with lots of space. Great pool / backyard area, fantastic kitchen and living spaces, clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Good location in a nice suburban neighborhood. Reasonably close location to downtown Madison. Highly recommend! Julie was great at communicating and very friendly. Perfect for group / family stays
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen P.

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

Coldplay gettaway

Julie was great! Walked us thru everything and gave us a heads up on parking by camp Randall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

A great stay!

Julie and Joe are great owners and my entire family (10 of us) had a wonderful stay in their house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine S.

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

Great family home in Madison

We had an amazing weekend at the Murphy home. The backyard and pool was perfect for our family(pool basketball, slide and diving board). There is plenty of room to gather inside and outside. The host was great to work with. They do live in the house when it is not rented but there was plenty of room for our family. We highly recommend this house for a large group of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

What a great location!

Julie has a beautiful home! We had a great trip and enjoyed spending time in the pool and a quick Uber ride to campus for a Badger game.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L. L., Terre Haute, IN

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

Great place for a great time!

We had a great time on our second visit to this VRBO location. We like where it’s located but even if you don’t go anywhere, the house is comfortable and clean and pretty and the backyard is great with the pool and hot tub and fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, large, very clean, great pool. Did not know this was this families home. All the family pictures and decorations, including the red white & blue outside light on the front was a bit too much. A bit of a shock in a tightly packed residential neighborhood. Loads of extras like sunscreen, spices etc. but the lack of even 1 coffee filter....would have been nice to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave K.

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

Nice property - just a few suggestions

It was very nice. Owners were very responsive to questions. We encourage you to add a rope, to mark the pool drop off. It would be nice to have the main wine refrigerator empty to avoid confusion. Please make sure the drinking water dispenser is full - it ran out the day we arrived. Please check the lower level main room tv - we couldn't get it to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina G.

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful, clean, big house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Great home, great amenities

We had a great time in Madison, and was so glad we found this home. Plenty of room to spread out, it had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Highly recommend this home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shahnawaz Z.

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

Excellent stay at the Murphy’s!

The whole experience was super welcoming. I loved their house, our whole family throughly felt at home staying at their place. I am so grateful to have found this listing and it made our vacation super enjoyable! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful home! We loved the pool and the neighborhood, especially the park that was just one block away. House was very clean and plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bill R.

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

Great home

Some communication issues, but very nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Loved every minute!

Hosts were amazing. Property was spotless and amenities were outstanding. Can’t wait to stay again. Perfect quiet neighborhood walking distance to running and biking trails and delicious restaurants. A++ stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Madison

The property was perfect for our group traveling to the CrossFit Games. Great location. Beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood. Close to Alliant Energy center. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

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

Grad weekend

Julie and Joe were great- explained the whole house and answered questions quickly and helpfully. House was clean and had everything we needed to host family for graduation weekend. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Perfect spot!

We could not say enough wonderful things about this home and the hosts. The house was perfect for our family! The entire family enjoyed the backyard - playing in the pool, fun pool slide, and fire pit. The hosts were nice enough to have a s’mores station and amenities for the pool (towels, bug spray, pool toys). Julie was very communicative and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L. L., Terre Haute, IN

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

Excellent Accommodations!

My husband, son and sister-in-law we’re visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Madison but wanted a place where we could all stay, and have a pool so we wouldn’t have to go anywhere-just relax and visit. Julie showed us around, told us to make ourselves at home, and we did. It was cleaner than any hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Had everything we needed . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Wonderful vacation

Our family gathered for a long weekend for summer vacation and to celebrate birthdays. The house was perfect for our family of 14. The pool, hot tub and pub table under the pergola were awesome! We cooked and grilled every meal and the host provided a well equipped kitchen and Weber gas grill. The house is beautiful and has so many areas to gather and each family had there own bedroom. Our family had such a good time at this home and the hosts were great people to work with. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K., State College, PA

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

Football weekend/mini family reunion

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Madison. The house was exactly as presented on line and it was perfect for our group: 7 adults (PSU grads) in this house, with other family members staying elsewhere in town but able to enjoy the pool/hot tub over the weekend. We enjoyed the Penn State win over Wisconsin over Labor Day weekend and this was the perfect place to enjoy a BBQ, and relax watching other football games over the weekend. The Murphy's are gracious hosts -- this is a 5-star property all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

A gem in Madison

This was our first family vacation with my daughter, her husband, their 9 month old, my son, his wife, their 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son, my husband and me. It could not have gone better! Everyone was comfortable, the location was wonderful with a very child friendly beach and yummy ice cream and coffee shop nearby. the backyard pool and hot tub fantastic and there was no amenity missing And it would be hard to find a more gracious, helpful host than Julie. In fact we are now trying to find a time we can return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Fun and family friendly

We enjoyed the expansive yard and outdoor seating coves. We didn’t use the pool but it looked clean and fun. Slide, diving board and lots of water toys. House has a “man cave” with a football theme and a vast collection of karaoke songs and system. The rooms have lots of character. Very quiet neighborhood. About a 20 minute drive To downtown Madison. Traffic not an issue. Julie is very thorough with instructions and expectations. Would enjoy another stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Barb K.

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

Review

Owners were great, and the home was clean and organized. Pool was a huge draw to this choice, and it did not disappoint. However, the mattresses in all the rooms need to be replaced (even the kids complained and they will usually sleep through anything). Also my daughter-in -law did not appreciate the security camera taking a picture of her child in the pool, and the owners texting it to me. She wondered what other pictures existed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Asako Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rain, rain, rain.

Our visit was cursed by unforeseen amounts of torrential rain the second day. The basement completely flooded and our friends staying in the basement had to evacuate to a hotel. The owners were very responsive, and worked hard so that we could enjoy the rest of our stay, and the ultimate frisbee team could shelter from the terrible weather. Some tough negotiations on refunds, and perhaps there could have been a warning of possible issues in the event of heavy rain, but overall we very much appreciated the effort they made for us, and the house and its amenities were very nice and exactly as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julie Murphy

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Joe and Julie Murphy have 6 kids and most have moved on so they want to share their home with other families, young or old. They currently live in the home but have other accommodations ready for them when you are in town! They are always available should the need arise but the house is user friendly and in great living condition!
Joe is a Chiropractor and Julie has owned and operated her own cleaning business for over 20 years.
They have been season Badger basketball and football ticket owners for years so if you need directions or have a question regarding any games, they have the answer.

What makes this property unique

We love to entertain and have friends over so our house is well equipped to handle lots of family and events. We have tailgating essentials, outdoor serving utensils, themed party decor and much more.

Languages:

English, Romanian

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