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On the Yahara River, access to Madison Lakes

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Stunning waterfront property with a porch, garden, and dock.
Relax by the serene lake, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, with a peaceful spot to unwind.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and range hood.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area nearby.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove, adjacent to a cozy living area.

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Alliant Energy Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 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.

On the Yahara River, access to Madison Lakes

Experience waterfront luxury at this modern 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Monona home on the Yahara River, minutes from downtown Madison. Amenities include a bright open floor plan with 10’ ceilings, Brazilian hardwood floors, granite countertops, soft close cabinets, in-unit washer and driver, Heatilator gas fireplace, & slate tiled master bath. This lovely home includes a spectacular master bedroom, a charming 2nd bedroom and a cheerful 3rd bedroom, along with 2.5 baths to accommodate up to 6 people.

Prime location less than five miles from Kohl Center/Monona Terrace/Alliant Energy Center. This home includes water frontage on the Yahara River. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway to cozy up indoors, or wanting to explore all that the state’s capitol city has to offer, you’ve found the place to call home. Don’t forget to check out numerous eateries, local attractions, and the Madison Lakes chain!

This spacious waterfront abode allows for families or friend groups to create fun-filled memories with ease.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Monona Dog Park. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by car from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 6 minutes from Alliant Energy Center
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shirley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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.

On the Yahara River, access to Madison Lakes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water

Lovely property. Well maintained. Plenty of privacy on the deck overlooking the water. Neighbors were friendly. Access by boat to the entire Madison chain of lakes. Short walking distance to excellent boat launch was much appreciated. Some nice dining and entertainment opportunities along the waterfront nearby. A great experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., NJ native

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lovely home. Beds are super comfortable. Everything labeled and easy to follow
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E., Decorah, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
close to downtown. fun watching boats go by. private, quiet and we all agreed we would go there again. Only thing missing was kayaks. Thanks Shirley and Paul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, great location

Everything was as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home With Amazing Amenities

We loved this VRBO. The house was beautiful and had every single amenity you could imagine. It was exceptionally clean and well kept. The fridge was stocked with sauces and condiments and the kitchen had every pot/pan/utensil anyone could need. The patio overlooking the river was a wonderful spot to hang out. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay - very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol & Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Madison stay

Very comfortable and fully appointed home in a central location in Madison. Responsive hosts with clear communication before and great instructions inside the home. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters’ Weekend

The property was clean with a spacious kitchen, dining and living room. The deck has a beautiful view of the channel to the lake. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

Beautiful home in a great setting. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Property felt like a home away from home. The backyard views were great and relaxing! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Well Appointed

This is a great place for a group to stay. The kitchen is well set up, the beds are comfortable and it has a nice outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely would recommend this property!

Beautifully decorated and organized! The property is properly managed with all the amenities we needed for our stay. Perfectly located for restaurants, bars and activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay at this house. It was well stocked with what we needed. The bed were very comfortable. I would highly recommend things vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Monona

Very clean and comfortable house and property. Very convenient for biking around Lake Monona
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot! Beautiful house.

A must stay if you’re in the Madison area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies’ retreat.

Very clean, comfortable, good beds with massagers, plenty of paper products and a welcome to anything in the kitchen. We loved sitting on the deck watching the boats on the river behind us. As we love games in the evening, the variety available to us was tremendous. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent time at the dollhouse.

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed are stay. The boat dock was great for my kids to fish off of and the near by bait shop was nice. It was a great location just 10 minutes or so from downtown Madison. Nick and Shirley were quick to get back with us to answer any questions we had. I highly suggest staying at this location. It is very peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We were celebrating our 45th class reunion and 6 of us wanted a memorable place to stay. This property fit our needs perfectly. A beautiful home in a gorgeous location, right on the Yahara River. Thanks to Shirley for sharing with us. We hope one day we can have a repeat experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

UW Graduation

The decor and furnishings were the best we've experienced with VRBO. Beautifully maintained and convenient to UW campus. We highly recommend this home for two adult couples with a few kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Badger/Husker Weekend

Beautiful home in an excellent location. We have a great time. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, clean, convenient stay

We had everything we needed to enjoy a comfortable stay and meals together (kitchen was fully stocked). The host was very responsive and accommodating. Our only suggestion would be to consider getting different pillows for the master bedroom - they were a bit high, but others may prefer that. It was a quick drive to get to everything in Madison and easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Wonderful home, beautiful property and close to Madison. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing perfect tental

Only 7 minutes to the expo center where we were attending the world dairy expo so location was great. Food and groceries were close as well as downtown Madison. The house was stocked better than my own not missing a thing. This was definitely the best rental I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place right outside of Madison!

The house and hosts were both lovely! We had a great weekend and would definitely book the Doll House again for another Madison getaway! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023