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Madison 3 BR Cottage on 3000 acre Lake Kegonsa. Kayaks & Pontoon
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft
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Stoughton, WI
- Place, Lake Kegonsa2 min walk
- Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison20 min drive
- Place, Camp Randall Stadium21 min drive
- Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 3
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Madison 3 BR Cottage on 3000 acre Lake Kegonsa. Kayaks & Pontoon
Must be 30 yrs old. Rented Sat-Sat summer weeks. The 'Boathouse' doesn't shelter watercraft anymore, but it does provide a wonderful home on the shore of 3000 acre Lake Kegonsa. It is located at Crown Point Resort in a country setting, but is only 15 minutes from downtown Madison Wisconsin, 20 minutes from the airport, and 2 hours from Chicago's O'Hare airport. Lake Kegonsa (lake of many fishes) is one of the four large lakes starting in Madison and is generally unknown and uncrowded. It is only rented by the week, Sat-Sat from Mid June to mid August. 3 nights min on holidays. There are a lot of stairs down to the cedar sided Boathouse is at water's edge, three levels of spectacular, never ending views. We recommend packing in small duffels. The top level has the master bedroom, queen bed,2 twin beds, and a full bathroom. Walking by the Weber charcoal grill and crossing the deck takes you into the middle level, with living and dining areas,a gas fireplace, washer/dryer,full bathroom, and a well stocked kitchen. Plenty of pots and pans, dishware, dishwasher, micro, coffeepot, etc. The bottom or lake level has one bedroom with two twin beds, and another bedroom with a queen bed, and a full bathroom. All levels have great sunrise views over the lake .There is a flat screen tv in the living area and 2 smaller ones in the bedrooms. WiFi is free.Central air and heat throughout. No pets are allowed.Located at rated #1 Crown Point Resort, the Boathouse also has the VRBO highest rating.
Bring your boat! There is a long pier right out the door that provides bumpers for tie up. The boat launch is 5 minutes away. Gas and bait are also close. For our guests only, we rent a 9 person pontoon boat, 6 kayaks,4 single and 2 doubles, 4 paddleboards, and a peddle boat. As we don't have a sandy beach, most everyone swims off the end of the pier and swim raft. The lake bottom is rocky or sandy. No drop offs or muck. We have other size lake cottages for rent. Call any day 8-6. No pets are allowed. This is not a party house. No bachelor or bachelorette parties.
Madison has been recognized as one of the premier places to live. The best farmers market in the US, outdoor music, free zoo, art fairs, and great restaurants are minutes away. Our little town Stoughton, has one of the largest Norwegian communities settled in the country, and offers a historic downtown with classic bars and restaurants, art and antiques, shopping, and festivals. Check out the music lineup at the Stoughton Opera House.
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Bring your boat! There is a long pier right out the door that provides bumpers for tie up. The boat launch is 5 minutes away. Gas and bait are also close. For our guests only, we rent a 9 person pontoon boat, 6 kayaks,4 single and 2 doubles, 4 paddleboards, and a peddle boat. As we don't have a sandy beach, most everyone swims off the end of the pier and swim raft. The lake bottom is rocky or sandy. No drop offs or muck. We have other size lake cottages for rent. Call any day 8-6. No pets are allowed. This is not a party house. No bachelor or bachelorette parties.
Madison has been recognized as one of the premier places to live. The best farmers market in the US, outdoor music, free zoo, art fairs, and great restaurants are minutes away. Our little town Stoughton, has one of the largest Norwegian communities settled in the country, and offers a historic downtown with classic bars and restaurants, art and antiques, shopping, and festivals. Check out the music lineup at the Stoughton Opera House.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Stoughton
Located in Stoughton, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Kegonsa State Park and Capital Springs State Recreation Area, while Livsreise Norwegian Heritage Center and Stoughton Opera House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Camp Randall Stadium. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Stoughton, WI
What's nearby
- Lake Kegonsa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Alliant Energy Center - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
- Kohl Center - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
- Camp Randall Stadium - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 6 min drive
- Maple Tree - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Spartan Pizza - 7 min drive
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2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jami V.
12 Oct, 2025
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Jami V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
24 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Sean M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Britnee L.
4 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Britnee L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas W.
28 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kegonsa boat house
Thomas W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Teresa C.
15 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family gathering
Teresa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clint C.
8 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
Clint C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie D.
25 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time.
Debbie D.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pat N.
8 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t get closer to the water than cottage 6 - beautiful!
Pat N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annmarie M.
14 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annmarie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
28 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming classic lake resort
Chris H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
30 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wisconsin lake getaway
Mary H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
27 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Madison
Brian M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Mary F.
20 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a fall weekend
Mary F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Troy H.
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Troy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lin C.
8 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully Relaxing
Lin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
PATRICIA W.
22 Aug, 2025
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PATRICIA W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
17 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
William P.
28 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House
William P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
29 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend
Lisa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandt A.
4 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll come back!
Brandt A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
27 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Host!
Shannon M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna P.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful get-away with gorgeous views!
Donna P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara L.
15 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin for graduation weekend
Barbara L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
alicia c.
24 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
alicia c.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
About the host
Hosted by Frank
I have enjoyed 30 years of fun on Lake Kegonsa. I came to Madison for college and decided to live here!
Why they chose this property
I have always loved living on the water. This is still a not very crowded lake with the big city amenities nearby.
What makes this property unique
There are never ending lake views. I can jump in my boat and be fishing or waterskiing in minutes.
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