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Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home

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Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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McFarland, WI
  • Place, Lake Waubesa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home

Experience Madison & UW-Madison by staying in this ‘Coastal Living’ inspired lake front cottage. Downtown Madison and campus events are 15 minutes away, by car, Uber, or taxi. Fully licensed!

Relax on the wood deck that overlooks the lake, enjoy the large lawn, and go swimming, boating, fishing, or kayaking from the pier. Hiking and bike trails are practically right outside the back door. The new Lower Yahara River Trail is less than two blocks away; it connects McFarland to Madison and includes the longest boardwalk bridge constructed solely for non-motorized transportation in North America!

This beautiful, newly redesigned and rebuilt cottage on Lake Waubesa, in McFarland, Wisconsin is a 15 minute drive or Uber ride from downtown Madison, a 5 minute walk to restaurants, bars and shops in McFarland, and minutes away from the outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and other amazing activities Madison and the surrounding areas have to offer.

The living room, dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and the upstairs master bedroom have lake views and unparalleled sunsets.

Two first floor bedrooms, two contemporary bathrooms, a living room with TV, dining room with a large table for easy entertaining, and an entry mud room. The upstairs master bedroom has vintage wood beams and the best sunset views on Lake Waubesa. The charming, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen has white cupboards, granite counter tops, and is outfitted with stainless steel appliances that include a dishwasher. All rooms are very spacious.

Huge windows offer breathtaking views of the lake from almost every room. The illuminated Wisconsin State Capitol can be seen at night — along with other lights that twinkle around the lake.

This quintessential lake home — recently renovated by a renowned local interior designer —honors the aesthetics of lake living with vintage furnishings, nautical accessories, comfy furniture, and soft grey colors.

Boat owners are responsible for any damages to the dock. Pets are not allowed for any reason and can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.

Also note that we are limited to six total guests; this includes overnights, parties and / or events at the property. This is controlled by village ordinance and limited by the owner for the comfort of all our guests. ANY LEASE VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FORFEITURE OF THE ENTIRE DEPOSIT.
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Waubesa. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 2 bathrooms and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 10 minutes from Alliant Energy Center
As a guest of Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

This McFarland cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used sheets, towels on main bathroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please follow the check-out procedure as listed in the binder on the kitchen counter.
Violation of these rules will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Madison ~uw~ madison Lakefront Home
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home Cottage
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home McFarland
Madison & ~uw~-madison Area Lakefront Home Cottage McFarland

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, impeccably clean. House had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is gorgeous. The home is spotless and so convenient to Madison. Cannot recommend highly enough.
View from lake looking back to the house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a lovely peaceful house. We enjoyed watching movies in the comfortable living room, and the beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to spend a few days with family! There was so much to do within a short distance but we loved being able to just chill on the water. We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to visit again. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and, despite road construction, very convenient to Madison.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Immaculate. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Enjoyed the stay — great access to nature and got a beautiful sunset!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th stay - always great

Wonderful property, stayed the long weekend of Madison graduation weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfy cottage getaway

The cottage is a great location, hiking trail, restaurants and pubs in walking distance, and short drive to Madison. It is well-furnished, comfortable and is located on the water with great views. My friends and I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend stay

Beautiful property and not far from downtown Madison. Close to some nice golf courses and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely home with great design. We enjoyed 3 days of fishing, exploring Madison and relaxing on the back deck. Fantastic accommodations all around and especially amazing for my 2 year old who was spoiled with her own room, pack n play and loved running around the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madison lake house

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful weekend here with family. A beautiful place to stay with gorgeous views of the lake. The house was super clean and felt like home. We cannot wait to go back again! Jennifer was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent weekend getaway

The property is fantastic! Great views of the lake and very close to a lot of outdoor activities. We enjoyed the house and views - would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Lake Home

What a great place on the lake! Such a beautiful view and cozy indoor space. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Vacation

Beautiful views, happy kids, great fishing, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for a wonderful time and new core memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Thanksgiving stay

Wonderful accommodations with beautiful view. Great open space and kitchen allowed us to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner for the family. We appreciated the visit from the bald eagles too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Lakehouse

Very nice stay. Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake views!

Lovely home with beautiful lake views! Super clean, nicely decorated and easy to access. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

Mature shade on a lake and a nice house to go in to. Friendly neighbors and very little road noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Beach House

This house was ideal. Jennifer decorated it for Christmas and it was just perfect! The size, space, decorations and location were just want we wanted. I would highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake setting

Clean, cute, and comfy house. Close to trails and Madison. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing lakefront home

Beautiful lakefront home in McFarland, near Madison WI. My family loved our relaxing weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and home

We loved our three evenings at this lake house, watching wildlife and enjoying the sunsets over water. Very comfortable home and great location with proximity to park and boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D. K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our all-time favorites

Conveniently located, beautiful lake and property, this has been one of our favorite rentals out of dozens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023