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.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Access

Entire Lower Level, Countryside Garden Suite

Welcome to our home! We have upgraded our Garden (lower) 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.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · View

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 · Walkability

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.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Grill

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 · Family · Condition

Rustic Barn Loft at Oak Springs Farm

Unplug in our gorgeous barn loft above our working barn. Sleep to the sound of crickets and frogs in the pond, then wake up and pet the sheep, goats, rabbits, cats, ducks & chickens. Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, farm decor, fire pole, sliding barn doors. Full kitchen, jetted tub, rain shower, laundry. Stone patio, fire pit. 2 bedrooms, sleeper sofa, air mattresses. Juice, coffee, and fresh eggs provided when the hens are laying. NO A/C. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS Facebook oakspringsfarmwi

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Comfort

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!

Family · Indoor spaces · Grill

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.

Family · Indoor spaces · Hiking

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!

Family · Indoor spaces · Hospitality

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 · Grill

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!

Kitchen · Family · View

Madison's Premier EcoLodge

Welcome to Premier Ecolodge on Monroe Street! Award winning 3800 sq. ft. home, with 3 guest rooms with queen beds and whirlpool baths, and 2 large bedrooms with for 4 beds, for a total of 12 guests. Relax in the sauna and enjoy a full kitchen to share your favorite meals. The house is near great restaurants, biking, running trails, and the Arboretum. Lake Wingra trail is across the street. UW and State Street are a mile away. Previous superhosts under new management.

Family · Indoor spaces · Amenities