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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.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews
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.
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 452 reviews
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!
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews
Luxury Lakeside Oasis- 4 Bed / 3 Bath Lake Home
Enjoy time with your loved ones at our luxury lake front oasis. Breathtaking views combined with the ideal Middleton location & extensive updating make our home the perfect vacation destination. Huge windows maximize gorgeous views of 60+ feet of lake frontage. A fully updated kitchen boasts custom everything. Our home features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lofted office, open kitchen with an island & dining table. A short drive (5-7 mi) to UW Campus, Camp Randall, Kohl Center & Wi State Capitol
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
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.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews
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!
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 412 reviews
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.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 665 reviews
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!
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews
Nothing Else Like It!
There is absolutely nothing else like it available, and you’ll agree as soon as you step foot inside! This beautifully designed home makes your stay comfortable with it's high end furnishings, bedding, towels, mattresses and dishes. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Fully fenced backyard great for dogs, entertaining and room for kids to play. Private work space available too! All bedrooms have room darkening shades!
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews
Prime Time - 3 Bedroom with Fireplace! Sleeps 12
Newly remodeled....3 levels, 3 bedrooms and an entire lower level with 2 queen beds and 75in TV. Access within a block to just about anything....restaurants, movie theater, gym, parks, pond, etc.... Large backyard, Fireplace for those cools nights.... 6 miles from downtown Madison. An Uber away! 30 min from Cascade Mountain for skiing, tubing hiking!! Devils Head Mountain/Lake is a short drive
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews
Private DeForest Flat| *Walk to Parks*
Welcome to our home! The upstairs flat of our home (built in 1904) has been recently updated. With a private entrance and lots of space for work or play, you and your family are sure to enjoy your stay with us. We are located in central DeForest, with easy walking access to groceries, restaurants and parks. Dane County Airport-16 min UW Madison- 29 min Devil's Lake-42 min Wisconsin Dells- 43 min
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
3BR,1.5Ba half-duplex w/driveway near golf course
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Close to trails, 15-20 mins from Madison Airport. All bedding and towels are washed in all free-n-clear or equivalent between each stay. house is 2 levels about 11 steps up to bedrooms...basement available with a dart board but I don't advertise as usable space. laundry available in basement but I do not provide laundry detergent
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviewsPopular amenities for Waunakee vacation rentals
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