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Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Place, Winnequah Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake

Stay in our cheerful cottage just two blocks away from the lake! Enjoy a spacious front yard with a great back patio to grill out on. Less than 12 minutes away from downtown Madison, this is the perfect stay for couples, families, and groups of friends. There is a ring doorbell connected to the front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2786446vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Madison

Located in Monona, a neighbourhood in Madison, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Madison Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Dane County Farmers' Market and State Street Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Camp Randall Stadium.
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Monona, WI

What's nearby

  • Winnequah Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 17 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 12 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful 3-bedroom cottage 2 blocks from the lake located?

This family-friendly Madison cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Winnequah Park, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Monona Dog Park and Barrymore Theatre 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. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice to stay in a VRBO instead of a hotel over the Thanksgiving weekend. The location was close to where our family gathered for our Thanksgiving meal. Having the kitchen at the VRBO enabled me to participate in preparing the meal. It was a very comfortable and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Great place near Lake Monona

The cottage was the perfect location for our family. We enjoyed the amenities in the home and had ample space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne H.

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

Nice cottage, great neighborhood

As advertised. Well stocked with everything needed for stay. Comfortable and in a pretty little neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely clean, comfortable and quite spacious. Communication was prompt and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was prompt and helpful. Cute little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Comfy and spacious rental

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was extremely clean, comfortable and quite spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amye T.

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

Nice location

Cute house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Meet up in Monona

Our group had a great time relaxing at the house. Perfect for a fun weekend in the Madison area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Wedding Stay

The property was spotless and very well appointed, close to the lake and convenient to Madison. It could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha I.

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

Beautiful Neighborhood

We loved the neighborhood. It was very clean had everything we needed…loved that there was a snack basket with water too! Extra paper towels and toilet paper. We got in late…lots of nice amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Clean house - lots of different sleeping areas

Everything was perfect. My only complaint was 1 bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reba H.

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

Family visit

My sister-in-law, niece and I traveled to visit my daughter who lives in a tiny apartment in Madison. This house gave us inside space and a beautiful yard and patio to hang out and visit. It is located in a very cute, walkable neighborhood within walking distance to the lake. One afternoon a huge storm hit and knocked down several trees onto power lines, causing us to lose power. The owner was quick to respond and showed up to give us a cooler, ice packs, flashlights and even thought of bringing us phone chargers. So we went out to dinner, played board games by flashlight for the evening and power was restored by the time we awoke the next morning. The house was very clean and nicely appointed and I can't say enough about the kindness and responsiveness of the owner. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen B.

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

Great Spot

Lovely home with lots of room. It is clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place!

Great place, excellent location and close to lots of amenities. Owners were a pleasure to deal with and addressed all of our needs. Would highly recommend this cozy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock W.

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

Great spot

Wonderful spot for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Great stay!

Came to visit our son at UW Madison and this location was perfect! Very quiet neighborhood and only about 12 minutes to campus. Back patio was a great hangout spot with fire pit and grill. Plenty of space and bedrooms for all of us. Clean and everything that we needed was there. Hosts were quick to answer a couple questions and left a nice welcome gift basket. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Amazing weekend stay

This property is great for friends or family looking to explore the area for a few days! The variety of bedrooms and living spaces was perfect for a group. The kitchen came stocked with plenty of supplies and we really enjoyed grilling on the back patio. The property was in a safe neighborhood and within walking distance of a park to sit by the water. It was a 10-15 minute drive over to Madison. Keith was an accommodating host and thought through many small details that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

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

Monona Family Visit

Clean, good location, fun place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Great alternative to Madison hotels

We stayed here for a family gathering in the Madison area and it was perfect for us. Great amount of space in a lovely neighborhood and Keith was extremely responsive and helpful. I wish we had found this place while our kids were students at UW instead of shelling out for expensive, cramped hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilo O.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Keith Kamer

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