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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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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Lake Mendota
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Breese Stevens Field
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

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

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Lake Mendota - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Breese Stevens Field - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Capitol Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪5 Star Korean BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cargo Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gotham Bagels - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Company 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 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Mendota Lake House Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendota Lake House Inn on Jun 10, 2026 start from $225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 366 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zafiro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts, beautiful space. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dino

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect one night getaway to see a show. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. And you can’t beat the location and view of the lake. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room with view over the lake. Also very welcoming hosts and decent+ breakfast. Only reason for not giving full stars is that the B&B from the outside clearly needs some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the lake view and the comforts of the historic home. David and Bob are wonderful hosts. They thought of everything and did a great job with the recent renovations. Nicely done!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lake view. Close to downtown. Quaint old home. Well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous place to stay! Our room overlooked the lake, it was walkable to downtown, and the breakfast was divine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great setting in lovely old house with incredible views over the lake and easy walk into capital square and university. Friendly hosts and good inclusive breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toney

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious craftsman building with gorgeous views and gardens! Elegant, comfortable lobby and common areas, beautiful rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the stay and loved the location. I felt safe, and very comfortable. The place was super clean. The view of the lake was fantastic. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Close to Silvee

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

8/10 Good

Amy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an unexpected last-minute stay and we were SO delighted to find this gem in the heart of Madison. This is the perfect place to find relaxation and also access all of the excitement and fun that Downtown Madison has to offer. Sunrises and sunsets are unparalleled and the hosts were welcoming and provided top-notch service! I hope to be able to stay again after their upcoming renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taeyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zhidong

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the native gardens and close walking proximity downtown and coffee shops. Liked masks required
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

GREG

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

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