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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic guest house near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Coffee service
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Capitol Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Madison

Tenney-Lapham stay.Your stay at this Tenney-Lapham guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Camp Randall Stadium. James Madison Beach and Lake Mendota are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Graze - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eno Vino Downtown - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

3-star historic guest house near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Mendota Lake House Inn.

This 3-star Madison guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1911
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Mendota Lake House Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Jul 6 - Jul 7
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to the airport?

Mendota Lake House Inn is 4.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mendota Lake House Inn.

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from James Madison Beach and 2.5 mi (11-min drive) from Willow Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mendota Lake House Inn offer free breakfast?

Mendota Lake House Inn offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have a pool?

Mendota Lake House Inn does not have a pool.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to downtown Madison?

Mendota Lake House Inn is 0.8 mi away from Madison.

Mendota Lake House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 352 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon Sarnat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Sarnat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a nice idea but poorly executed. I am 80 with heart probs and was not told I'd b walking up with my luggage to the 3rd foor. There's a notice in the room apologizing for the room not yet having been renovated which should have been explained before selecting the place. It explained why the room was so dreary and shoddy. Didn't want my skin to touch anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

howard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners have amazing gardens and the property looks out onto the lake. It is on a busy street. Since it is an old house, it is noisy. The decor is arts and crafts. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toney

Traveled with partner
Gorgeous garden and beautiful house and wonderful lake view. Also, friendly hosts and delicious home-made breakfast items.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe more breakfast options would’ve been nice and there were some bugs (but that’s to be expected given the location), otherwise very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. No host available which is odd for a B and B. Facilities are a little run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old building. Great scones.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Rustic lake side

Very rustic but a beautiful location right on the lake. Room was large and very quiet with excellent coffee and other items for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fully restored yet, and still lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot! Fun to be in a historical home on the water. Obvious maintenance needed which is happening soon but it’s still great. Continental breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Close to Silvee

Nice big old home. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zhidong

Good location, lake front. Room could benefit from upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Kochav Yair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful garden, loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view is simply stunning. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are charming, eclectic, and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Green Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is historical and interesting to learn about. Garden was beautiful and view to lake was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023