Lakefront downtown private 3 BR. Hot Tub. Kayaks. - Madison
7 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Vacation Home•Entire place
Registration ID: ZTRHP1-2020-00032.

Hosted by Julia
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About this place
Lakefront downtown private 3 BR. Hot Tub. Kayaks.
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 (Friday through Sunday) for an additional fee.
You will have private access to the two main levels of our home, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. We have amazing lake views, plenty of natural light, stylish/minimalist decor, a great private balcony and patio table for meals, and an indoor fireplace. You'll also get to enjoy an outdoor 7 foot wide hot tub, electric barrel sauna, the lovely lake access lawn and views, campfire space with wood provided, private grill, kayaks, paddle board, and canoe (amenities included as part of booking). For an additional fee, we rent out our 11-person pontoon boat by the half or full day mid May through Mid October Fridays through Sundays. Per City of Madison licensing rules, we can allow seven adults. But we can allow additional children above and beyond those seven.
You have two dedicated parking spaces and additional free street parking. Please note that the parking spaces are not huge, so it may be a tight parking spot if you have a large car.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our private space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats. You also have a private covered balcony and grill overlooking the lake.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Bedrooms:
The main floor bedroom has a Queen bed. It has its own bathroom.
On the upper floor, there are two bedrooms. The first bedroom is the master bedroom with amazing views of the lake. In this bedroom, there is a Queen bed and two sofa beds. The second bedroom on this floor has a Queen bed with a single trundle bed underneath. There is a bathroom in between these two bedrooms.
In addition to this, all the sofas in the house are sofa beds. We also have additional mattresses should guests want to put mattresses on top of the sofa beds.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats.
As part of your booking, you will have access to a private grill and covered deck overlooking the lake, outdoor 7 foot hot tub, kayaks, paddle board, canoe, electric barrel sauna, and campfire space with wood provided. For an additional fee, we also rent out our 11 passenger pontoon by the half or full day Friday through Sunday mid May through mid October.
We are happy to answer any question and provide any recommendations. We are known for our helpful and speedy responses. We love our city and are excited to help you enjoy it too! We live on site but in a space with a private entrance in the walkout basement area of the home. We are able to provide you as much privacy as you'd like, but also here to help you out with whatever you need.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
You have dedicated parking space and additional free street parking. We are on the bike path, less than a five-minute walk away from two bike rental options, and a minute walk away from the bus line.
For your reference, our Tourist Rooming House License is ZTRHP1-2020-00032.
You will have private access to the two main levels of our home, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. We have amazing lake views, plenty of natural light, stylish/minimalist decor, a great private balcony and patio table for meals, and an indoor fireplace. You'll also get to enjoy an outdoor 7 foot wide hot tub, electric barrel sauna, the lovely lake access lawn and views, campfire space with wood provided, private grill, kayaks, paddle board, and canoe (amenities included as part of booking). For an additional fee, we rent out our 11-person pontoon boat by the half or full day mid May through Mid October Fridays through Sundays. Per City of Madison licensing rules, we can allow seven adults. But we can allow additional children above and beyond those seven.
You have two dedicated parking spaces and additional free street parking. Please note that the parking spaces are not huge, so it may be a tight parking spot if you have a large car.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our private space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats. You also have a private covered balcony and grill overlooking the lake.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Bedrooms:
The main floor bedroom has a Queen bed. It has its own bathroom.
On the upper floor, there are two bedrooms. The first bedroom is the master bedroom with amazing views of the lake. In this bedroom, there is a Queen bed and two sofa beds. The second bedroom on this floor has a Queen bed with a single trundle bed underneath. There is a bathroom in between these two bedrooms.
In addition to this, all the sofas in the house are sofa beds. We also have additional mattresses should guests want to put mattresses on top of the sofa beds.
You will have private access to the two main levels of our home, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. We have amazing lake views, plenty of natural light, stylish/minimalist decor, a great private balcony and patio table for meals, and an indoor fireplace. You'll also get to enjoy an outdoor 7 foot wide hot tub, electric barrel sauna, the lovely lake access lawn and views, campfire space with wood provided, private grill, kayaks, paddle board, and canoe (amenities included as part of booking). For an additional fee, we rent out our 11-person pontoon boat by the half or full day mid May through Mid October Fridays through Sundays. Per City of Madison licensing rules, we can allow seven adults. But we can allow additional children above and beyond those seven.
You have two dedicated parking spaces and additional free street parking. Please note that the parking spaces are not huge, so it may be a tight parking spot if you have a large car.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our private space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats. You also have a private covered balcony and grill overlooking the lake.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Bedrooms:
The main floor bedroom has a Queen bed. It has its own bathroom.
On the upper floor, there are two bedrooms. The first bedroom is the master bedroom with amazing views of the lake. In this bedroom, there is a Queen bed and two sofa beds. The second bedroom on this floor has a Queen bed with a single trundle bed underneath. There is a bathroom in between these two bedrooms.
In addition to this, all the sofas in the house are sofa beds. We also have additional mattresses should guests want to put mattresses on top of the sofa beds.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats.
As part of your booking, you will have access to a private grill and covered deck overlooking the lake, outdoor 7 foot hot tub, kayaks, paddle board, canoe, electric barrel sauna, and campfire space with wood provided. For an additional fee, we also rent out our 11 passenger pontoon by the half or full day Friday through Sunday mid May through mid October.
We are happy to answer any question and provide any recommendations. We are known for our helpful and speedy responses. We love our city and are excited to help you enjoy it too! We live on site but in a space with a private entrance in the walkout basement area of the home. We are able to provide you as much privacy as you'd like, but also here to help you out with whatever you need.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
You have dedicated parking space and additional free street parking. We are on the bike path, less than a five-minute walk away from two bike rental options, and a minute walk away from the bus line.
For your reference, our Tourist Rooming House License is ZTRHP1-2020-00032.
You will have private access to the two main levels of our home, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. We have amazing lake views, plenty of natural light, stylish/minimalist decor, a great private balcony and patio table for meals, and an indoor fireplace. You'll also get to enjoy an outdoor 7 foot wide hot tub, electric barrel sauna, the lovely lake access lawn and views, campfire space with wood provided, private grill, kayaks, paddle board, and canoe (amenities included as part of booking). For an additional fee, we rent out our 11-person pontoon boat by the half or full day mid May through Mid October Fridays through Sundays. Per City of Madison licensing rules, we can allow seven adults. But we can allow additional children above and beyond those seven.
You have two dedicated parking spaces and additional free street parking. Please note that the parking spaces are not huge, so it may be a tight parking spot if you have a large car.
Please note that we (Julia, Kristopher, Fritz (8), and Opus, our well-behaved dog) also live in the walkout basement portion of the home. We have a private separate entrance to our private space so you can have all the privacy you need.
However, you may see us walking down to the dock to take out our pontoon or working on the garden. But when you are here, we want you to enjoy the yard space and outdoor amenities. So we try to give you as much privacy as possible to enjoy everything from hot tub to campfires to saunas to the dock and boats. You also have a private covered balcony and grill overlooking the lake.
We are located in the heart of it all, but when you are lakeside you don't even notice you are in downtown Madison! We are:
*A 10 to 15 minute walk to the Monona Terrace, Capitol, and entrance of State Street.
*2 miles to UW Madison
*Less than 3 miles to the Alliant Energy Center
*Less than 3 miles to Camp Randall
* On the bike path near two options for bike rentals.
* A minute walk to the bus line.
*In a beautiful, safe neighborhood of historic homes, lake views, and funky cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Bedrooms:
The main floor bedroom has a Queen bed. It has its own bathroom.
On the upper floor, there are two bedrooms. The first bedroom is the master bedroom with amazing views of the lake. In this bedroom, there is a Queen bed and two sofa beds. The second bedroom on this floor has a Queen bed with a single trundle bed underneath. There is a bathroom in between these two bedrooms.
In addition to this, all the sofas in the house are sofa beds. We also have additional mattresses should guests want to put mattresses on top of the sofa beds.
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Private Garden
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Desk chair
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Nearby activities
3Pier fishing
Kayaking
Property Suitability
Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.
Child friendly
- Children's books and toys
- Baby friendly
- Crib/Pack 'n Play
- High chair
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
Parking Included
One off-street parking space available as well as street parking
Meet the Host
Furnished apartments in Madison. Award-winning design. Available for short and long stays. What sets us apart: our passion for community and customer service.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within an hour
Member Since
May 2025
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Scenic views
Lake view
Location
Lakefront property in the Willy Street neighborhood. On the bike path and a short walk to downtown!
Lakefront
Getting around
You have two dedicated parking spaces. We are on the bike path, less than a five-minute walk away from two bike rental options, and a minute walk away from the bus line.
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Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
7 People
Including infants
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties
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