Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lake Mendota

Charming Campus Area Home • Entire Home Near UW

Steps to Camp Randall & an easy walk to UW–Madison! Spacious home for up to 10 guests with a comfortable layout, multiple bedrooms, full kitchen, and inviting gathering spaces. Enjoy the back patio—perfect for unwinding after a day on campus or exploring the city. Ideal for Badgers game weekends, family visits, and group stays. Please note: during football weekends, the host may use the garage and part of the driveway for tailgating; parking may be shared. Cleaning fee $150. No pets or smoking.

Family · Kitchen · Backyard

Private guest suite on beautiful Lake Mendota

Cozy guest suite/basement apartment with separate entrance for nature lovers. Lake and capitol views from breakfast nook with microwave and mini fridge and coffeemaker. Full kitchen coming fall 2025. Quiet, woodsy, neighborhood adjacent to Governor Nelson State Park. Completely painted and updated 7/25/24. Tiki level, pier, and kayaks for guest use. People love the views, the hot tub and woods. It is a 1929 cabin so many stairs, some indoor insects and limited space. Well behaved pets welcome!

Kitchen · Family · Grill

Secluded WI River Getaway w/ Hot Tub near Golfing

Get away from daily routines & refresh by the Wisconsin River at your private & peaceful retreat located near Devil's Lake, Cascade Ski & Devil's Head Ski/Golf Resorts & WI Dells. Perfect for families w/ 9 beds, 8 person Hot Tub, 6 Kayaks (May-Oct), Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts & Outdoor Games. The modern spacious design is filled w/ natural light, luxury comforts & new furnishings w/ Chef’s Kitchen, Weber Grill, Fireplace & Solo Stove. Ask us about nearby River Islands or day trips to ski/hike.

Family · Indoor spaces · Access

Camp Wandawega: Lakeside 3 Bedroom Cabin

Overlooking the lake nestled right behind the main lodge, this cabin has 3 bedrooms, a half bathroom, a seating a room, a basic kitchenette & access to camp showers downstairs. One large bedroom has a queen bed, one room with bunkbeds, & one with a full bed to accommodate a max of 6 guests. (But the bunkbeds are best for kid-sized humans). Like all of Wandawega, it’s a back-to-basics, no-frills, primitive experience. Simple rooms, vintage furnishings. There is heat & a couple AC window units.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Amenities

16ppl | Sauna. Hot tub. Theater. Games on 5 acres

Sleeps 16. Set 8 minutes from downtown Wisconsin Dells on 5 acres with towering pines, it is a majestic escape in nature but close to it all! Relax in the infrared sauna with loungers while the children play the arcade games steps away from the private in home movie theater where you can stream your favorite movies or sports game! There are trails throughout the back of the property and a wonderful fire pit off of the back deck! Spacious and comfortable for the entire family or group!

Family · Indoor spaces · Skiing

Lakeview Loft - Downtown Madison

Stay in the heart of Madison, enjoying exclusive access to our 3rd floor suite with lake views. Located on a quiet street along the Lake Loop bike path/Lake Monona, and close to Willy Street (0.3 mi), the Sylvee (1.1 mi), the Capitol (1.7 mi), Monona Terrace (1.6 mi), and Camp Randall (3.3 mi). Self check-in with keypad and ample parking. Wifi is over 500 Mbps download/upload speeds. #ZTRHP1-2022-00022 Note: Loft is accessed by 3 flights of stairs! Space has coffee bar only (no kitchen).

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Hospitality

Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison

Enjoy all that Madison has to offer from this beautiful lakefront property. BRING YOUR BOAT, our private dock on Yahara River has 3 slips with access to both Lake Monona & Lake Waubesa. Central location offers multiple restaurants, shops & public boat launch all within walking distance. Breath-taking sunsets over the lake. Quick 5-10 minute commute to downtown Madison, UW-Campus, Hospitals, Alliant Energy & Sylvee, State Street, hundreds of other Madison attractions east or west side!

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · TV

Quiet sunlit studio near vibrant downtown

This architect-designed studio is bathed in natural light, with skylights and a breakfast nook with a wrap-around window. Featuring an upscale bathroom with a walk-in shower, this comfortable space has all the amenities perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a week-long business trip. The studio adjoins a house and is up a flight of stairs through a separate outdoor entrance. Located just up the hill—a 5-minute walk—to Downtown Middleton and a 15-minute drive to UW and Downtown Madison.

Kitchen · Family · Heating

MCM Ranch by Lake & DT Madison

Immerse yourself in the best of mid-century living in this true-to-era retro ranch. Located across the street from picturesque Lake Monona, this is the perfect spot to come home to after exploring the Madison area. Enjoy coffee and board games in the expansive nature-themed living room; rest in any of the three comfy bedrooms; lounge on the front porch or backyard or whip up a meal in the 1950s kitchen. This is more than just an Airbnb; this is an experience you won't forget!

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Laundry

Downtown Lake Monona Haven | SUPs, Hot Tub & Sauna

Stay in your private 3BR, 2BA section of our lakefront home. Paddle from the dock, relax in the hot tub or sauna and enjoy mornings on the balcony with coffee. You’re moments from Willy Street restaurants and right on the bike path. Inside, find a full kitchen, comfy living spaces. Two parking spots included. Spend days on the water or exploring the city and evenings grilling or roasting marshmallows by the fire. Paddleboards included. Pontoon rental available in warmer months.

Family · Kitchen · Outdoor spaces

Comfortable Madison Area Retreat In The Trees

Tri-level duplex centrally located in Fitchburg. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood backing up to a small patch of woods for privacy. Feel away from it all with the sights and sounds of nature yet close to all the modern conveniences. Enjoy separated living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen (per WI health code, edible cooking supplies are not allowed–we do provide untamperable salt and pepper), 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fully stocked laundry room and attached garage!

Family · Indoor spaces · Wifi

Lakeview Cabin> Unique Mid-Century Tucked in Bluff

Nestled in the bluffs of Caledonia, this cabin offers a true Wisconsin experience! Floor to ceiling windows boast amazing water views of Lake Wisconsin, all while you reside in the charm of the mid-century architecture of this cabin. Minutes from the bluffs of Devil's Lake which offer some of Wisconsin's best hiking, biking, walking trails, and swimming! Plus, a short drive from Baraboo or Wisconsin Dells, where you can check out shops, restaurants and local attractions!

Family · Indoor spaces · Nearby