Vacation rentals in Lake Mendota

Guest suite in Madison

Private & Clean Apartment Near Downtown & Airport

Private, sunny basement unit with separate entry accessible by keycode. 1 bedroom (queen), full bath, sitting area (2 twins/king bed), desk, WI-FI, TV, mini fridge, microwave, & coffee/tea. On street parking. Kid friendly! Note: We live with kids above the apartment - you will hear us walking around & some water pipes. 2-4 mi from Airport, Capitol, & UW Campus. Walk to brunch, pub, jazz lounge, bubble tea, grocery store, park, & bike path. Licensed by City & State. Paying all taxes & fees.

Aug 12 – 19

Guesthouse in Mount Horeb

Cool, Scenic Country Art Studio

Creative souls love my marvelous studio retreat, a delightful one-room loft-style space featuring tall ceilings, an entire wall of sliding glass doors, kitchenette, piano, and an expansive view of a picturesque barn, pasture, and wooded hills. This amazing, heated, spacious country getaway has no plumbing— it's just a few steps across the yard to the main house guest bathroom. Come create, relax, and renew here! Well-behaved dogs, included in your reservation, must be leashed when outside.

Sep 21 – 28

Guest suite in Madison

2 Kings, 0-Hassle Checkout, Laundry, Walkable

Enjoy a hassle-free checkout! Welcome to our charming 110-year-old house, nestled in the lively east side. The entire second floor, reachable via a private entrance, is exclusively yours for your stay. Ideal for remote work with laptop-ready desks and fast internet, our home is a short walk from the animated Atwood and Willy Street districts, an easy stroll to both Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, and a quick drive to downtown. It's the perfect sanctuary following a day of traversing the city.

Nov 21 – 28

Guesthouse in Madison

Historic guesthouse near downtown, hospital and UW

Featured on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique 1916 “granny cottage" stands behind our home in the gorgeous Village of Shorewood Hills. Centrally located, we are just a few walkable blocks from UW Hospital and Picnic Point, and walking/biking distance from UW, the Capitol, Hilldale Shopping Mall, Whole Foods and plenty of restaurants. Because we are in a quiet neighborhood, we have a 3 guest maximum. This is a place to retreat and relax and enjoy the best of Madison.

Oct 3 – 10

Guest suite in Sun Prairie

Entire Countryside Garden Suite, Peaceful Retreat

Welcome to our home! We have upgraded our Garden Level to host travelers much like ourselves and long-term guests. The view of our backyard is incredible! You will find yourself lost in the country, yet less than ten minutes from all the excitement that Madison has to offer. Along with a private drive and entrance, you will have 1,000 square feet of comfort all to yourselves. This property is perfect for a quiet getaway we all need from time to time. All designed with you in mind.

Mar 12 – 19

Tiny home in Darlington

Arbor Crest Cottage- Peaceful farm stay getaway.

Thank you for checking out Arbor Crest Cottage! Jeremiah and I would be happy to host you. We are entering our 5th year of hosting and have been enjoying the experience. The farmette is conveniently located 2 miles from town, set off the road, and through the woods. The cottage is located on the edge of our woodland area. We invite you to explore our property and enjoy the animals. The west end of our land over looks town and is a great place to watch the sunset and the goats graze.

Jan 13 – 20

Guest suite in Madison

Lake City Loft - Private Floor w/Spiral Staircase

Lake City Loft, with a spiral staircase entrance, encompasses the full 2nd story bungalow of a charming, remodeled 1915 home. Located on the outskirts of the eclectic Atwood neighborhood, guests will enjoy easy walking, biking, or driving access to nearby local favorite coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, & Lake Monona. The kitchenette boasts complimentary local coffee & beer that can be enjoyed on your own private balcony! We ONLY use non-toxic cleaning and toiletry products.

Guesthouse in Sun Prairie

Charming Milkhouse Cottage, minutes from Madison!

Welcome to The Milkhouse Cottage! Serving as an original milkhouse from the late 1800s on our pre-civil war farmhouse property, you will feel the timeless elegance of the original character and the beautiful french cottage decor. Perfect for couples, travelers, or business persons -- come and unwind in the scenic heartland countryside and rustic elegance, all with the convenience of location -- we are a quick 15 minute drive from the airport and all that Madison has to offer!

Dec 3 – 10

Guest suite in Madison

Lakefront downtown private 3 BR. Kayaks. Hot tub.

Stay in your own private 3 BR, 2 bathroom section of our lakefront downtown home. Not only will you have lake access, but you'll be steps away from amazing restaurants. In addition to being in the Willy Street neighborhood, we are on the bike path and a short walk to anywhere downtown. Don't feel like going out? Take a hot tub, sauna, kayak/paddleboard, have a cup of coffee on the dock, or roast marshmallows by the campfire. Or rent our pontoon for an additional fee.

Nov 22 – 29