Title: Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657800/33657773/6c0d6427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657800/33657773/223d0854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657800/33657773/538e8097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657800/33657773/237eb342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657800/33657773/04bfcf6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Lake Waubesa Cottage, a charming lakefront retreat inspired by 'Coastal Living.' Unwind on the wood deck overlooking the serene lake, or enjoy water activities from the pier. Inside, discover spacious rooms with huge windows offering stunning views of Lake Waubesa and unparalleled sunsets. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### 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. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Water park - 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 - Snorkeling 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 - Bicycle parking - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301100/89301031/1d4b7364.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On the Yahara River, access to Madison Lakes Monona - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=89301031&PinnedHotelID=89301031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783700/89783692/c87bc540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! 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Violation of these rules will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.02379,-89.303444&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7DreGnaa%60P%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBSBUBSBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDSFSDQFSDQFSFQFQFQFSHQFOHQFQHOHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJMJMJOHMJKJMLMJMJKJKLKJKLKLKLIJKLILGLILILGNILGLELGNGLGNELENCLENENCLCNCNCNALCNCN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBNBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLBNDLFNDLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLJJJJLJLJLJJJLJNJLHLJNHNHNHNJNHPHNFNHPFPHNFPFRFPHPFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRDRBRDRDRBRBTBRBTBRBRBT%40T%40R%40TBT%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FTCTARATATCTCPCTCTCRCRCRERETCRERERERERGPERGPERGPIPGPGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKNINININKLINKLKLKLKLKLKLKLKJMJKJMJMHKLMHMHMJMFMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFODMBODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMGMKKIMIMMMIKKMKKKKKKMMMKMKMIMKMKMKOIMKOIOIOIOIQIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGQGQGQGSEQGSEQGSESESCSESEUCSESCSCSCUCUCQAUAUCUASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ek8Z0PrhuwEYCOe_W9qCeQ28R6w=) McFarland, WI #### What's nearby - Lake Waubesa - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison - 7 min drive - 7.8 km - Alliant Energy Center - 10 min drive - 11.7 km - University of Wisconsin-Madison - 15 min drive - 14.9 km - Camp Randall Stadium - 16 min drive - 16.3 km #### Getting around - Madison Station - 13 min drive - Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Parkside Pub - ‬2 min walk - ‪Maple Tree - ‬19 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home located? > Nestled on the beach, this McFarland cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Waubesa, Capital Springs State Recreation Area, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. McFarland Dog Park and Monona Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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