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Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location!
Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 4500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Madison, WI
- Place, Capitol Square16 min walk
- Place, Wisconsin State Capitol19 min walk
- Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison5 min drive
- Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Murphy Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Futon
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location!
Serene lake getaway in the heart of downtown Madison! Ideally located on a private dead end street on the shores of Lake Mendota, less than a mile from the Capitol square. Walk to the many nearby restaurants, Sylvee, Breese Stevens field and State Street. Or stay home and enjoy the lake on our provided kayaks, paddleboards and canoe. Enjoy a sauna, fun in our rec room or a relaxing sunset from our backyard garden and dock. Very large 5 bedroom home great for groups and families.
The space
Sleeping arrangements include 3 bedrooms on the second floor- King in the Master, queen, and queen Murphy bed. The Master also has a couch that pulls out into a twin bed. The 3rd floor has a queen and a full sized futon with memory foam mattress. There is a bonus queen bed "nook" in the basement. City of Madison zoning allows for 10 adults at our 5 bedroom property however additional children may stay.
Guest access
When not a short term rental, we live here full time with a dog. Our home is professionally cleaned before and after stays, however if you have pet allergies please take note. We only rent out our house a limited number of days per year, usually during big weekends in Madison due to our great location! Our personal belongings will be present in closed closets and cabinets, but we do provide luggage racks and over door hangers in each room. Bonus is our kitchen is fully stocked of any tools you may need. If you have any concerns before booking, I'm happy to address them.
You will have lake access on our private dock and beach as well as access to stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
**During the summer months you may see us briefly on the dock accessing our boat, however if preferred we can give you advance notice. Boat is not available for guest use.
Other things to note
We do have outdoor Arlo security cameras for security as safety. No fires are allowed in the indoor fireplace, however we do have two outdoor fire pits you may use; a propane fire table and a wood burning fire pit. Tourist Rooming House Permit number ZTRHP1-2023-00023
The space
Sleeping arrangements include 3 bedrooms on the second floor- King in the Master, queen, and queen Murphy bed. The Master also has a couch that pulls out into a twin bed. The 3rd floor has a queen and a full sized futon with memory foam mattress. There is a bonus queen bed "nook" in the basement. City of Madison zoning allows for 10 adults at our 5 bedroom property however additional children may stay.
Guest access
When not a short term rental, we live here full time with a dog. Our home is professionally cleaned before and after stays, however if you have pet allergies please take note. We only rent out our house a limited number of days per year, usually during big weekends in Madison due to our great location! Our personal belongings will be present in closed closets and cabinets, but we do provide luggage racks and over door hangers in each room. Bonus is our kitchen is fully stocked of any tools you may need. If you have any concerns before booking, I'm happy to address them.
You will have lake access on our private dock and beach as well as access to stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
**During the summer months you may see us briefly on the dock accessing our boat, however if preferred we can give you advance notice. Boat is not available for guest use.
Other things to note
We do have outdoor Arlo security cameras for security as safety. No fires are allowed in the indoor fireplace, however we do have two outdoor fire pits you may use; a propane fire table and a wood burning fire pit. Tourist Rooming House Permit number ZTRHP1-2023-00023
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Madison
Tenney-Lapham, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this holiday home. Dane County Farmers' Market and State Street Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Governor Nelson State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center.
Madison, WI
What's nearby
- Capitol Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Wisconsin State Capitol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
- Camp Randall Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Public Parking - 8 min walk
- Cargo Coffee - 9 min walk
- Brass Ring - 12 min walk
- The Robin Room - 5 min walk
- Vintage Brewing Company East - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Adam Ridgely

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