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On water, dock, close to Downtown, UW, coffee shops & beach. 4 bicycle available

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

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Madison, WI
  • Place, Henry Vilas Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Giraffe Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor half-Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

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

Upstairs Hall Bathroom

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

About this property

On water, dock, close to Downtown, UW, coffee shops & beach. 4 bicycle available

Nestled on a corner lot on Madison's Monona Bay, this comfortable house boasts 3 bedrooms - 1 king bed and 2 queen beds. With 3 bathrooms equipped with showers and hair dryers, guests can relax in style.

A fabulous view of the Madison Skyline invites friends & family to sit and chat together while gazing across the bay. What is better?-- the view, or your proximity to downtown & the UW campus? Most mention the view.

Simply cross the street, and you're at the edge of Monona Bay. You'll have use of two paddleboards, the dock & a raft.

Parking: you'll have access to the left garage bay and driveway. Also, parking is free on the side street; there is room for two more cars there.

Please view this video of the house: https://youtu.be/lkyKQBs_lRg

People enthusiastically love staying here--I can share some great reviews--but here are some things I don't want you to be surprised about:
1) If in town, I will be staying in the basement and exiting via the back door. There is a door between the kitchen and the basement/back door that you (only you) may lock, so that effectively creates a separate apartment downstairs.
2) The house was built in 1941, so it has an old, homey feel. This is my home which I love, not a sterile condo that’s solely a rental. Besides the master bedroom (which has a lake view) the other two bedrooms are clean but nothing special.
3) The stairs to the 2nd floor are shorter and steeper than what code would allow today.
4) An old house always has a list of projects to do, mine are replacing the kitchen cabinets, and painting the 3rd bedroom--In short, if you're looking for a swank, sparkling new boutique hotel experience, check out “Hotel Indigo Madison” on E. Washington St. :)
5) Pricing nuances: in the winter traffic is down so I lower the price. It is more expensive in the summer; that's just the way it is.

Other things you will like:
1) EV drivers: I'm looking for a reason to have the local utility install a L2 charger (4-8 week timeframe for install.) If that would be helpfull to you, message me and I'll explain the details.
2) Weighted blankets are available in each bedroom!
3) Four bicycles are available to you
4) Business travelers: there's an office with a small-business Brother ( that's the brand) Printer/scanner for use. Locks are on all bedrooms.
5) Prefer unscented/hypoallergenic laundry detergent when your sheets & towels are prepared? Just request it; I'm glad to comply.

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About the area

Madison

Bay Creek, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this holiday home. Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Pheasant Branch Conservancy reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vilas Park and Henry Vilas Zoo. 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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Madison, WI

What's nearby

  • Olin Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henry Vilas Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kohl Center - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 6 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Hacienda - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Main Depot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cargo Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Beautiful views. Location was great. If you like to walk everything is within walking distance: Zoo, UW, local eats and the capital. Perfect spot for BBQ and visiting with family. Love it!! Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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