Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location! | House in Madison

10.0 (4 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Madison House | Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location!

5 Bedroom House in Madison

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

Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location! is located in Madison. Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location! provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Downtown Madison Lake Mendota Historic Mansion: great location! has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Madison has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Madison, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Spa
  • Sauna

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Robert B.
Aug 18, 2025 10:11:47 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Unforgettable stay in this classic Madison lake mansion in the heart of downtown as a 3 generation family in town for a wedding. No one, including grandma, the 40 somethings, teens and tweens, was disappointed. Close enough to walk to the Capitol, yet tucked away enough to feel private and peaceful. Wonderful lake views from the living room and outside garden terrace made every morning and evening feel special. Outstandingly outfitted kitchen.
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