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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Alliant Energy Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Madison

Monona stay.Your stay at this Monona vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monona Dog Park and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Winnequah Park and Alliant Energy Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alliant Energy Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Capitol Square - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 10 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waypoint Public House - ‬4 min walk

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 Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!

Enjoy all Madison has to offer from this beautiful lakefront property. BRING YOUR BOAT, our private dock on Yahara River has 3 slips with access to both Lake Monona & Lake Waubesa. Central location offers multiple restaurants, shops & public boat launch all within walking distance. Quick 5-10 minute commute to downtown Madison, UW-Campus, Hospital, Alliant Energy & hundreds of other Madison attractions east or west side!

Property manager

jake

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Quiet Hours are from 10pm - 8am.

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from Olin Beach and 5.7 mi (11-min drive) from James Madison Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! to downtown Madison?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Madison.

Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison - Central, Minutes to Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heath H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very accommodating. Very nice place to stay. The only thing I would change is the upstairs bathroom fan was loud for those staying in the upstairs rooms. Other than that I would highly recommend and will be staying again if I get to Madison.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Selena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Family friendly. Only one shower upstairs. We had two over 65 staying and having them climb stairs regularly was difficult. We stayed during this weird bug season so this cotton looking stuff was flying everywhere. The only thing we did not like was a tear in the screen door that led to the back. When we opened the glass door all these bugs came in through the tear. We are from Texas and understand the bugs. So we are use to it. We got some spray and we were fine. My brother lives down the street and said he usually does t see that many bugs also. If we go back we would look at this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Madison Trip

We absolutely loved this place! Perfect spot with a pier on the water. My kids were catching fish within minutes. The house was perfect and Jake couldn’t have been easier to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yahara River Retreat

The host Jake was very responsive to inquiries before we even booked the property. The home is in a great location on the Yahara River with access to Lake Waubesa, Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. There are serval nice sit down restaurants accessible via a 5 minute boat ride or a 5 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Very cool to be right on the water. Very central in Madison. Jake was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice house! Great location and excellent amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

We stayed here for graduation weekend and it worked out perfectly! I booked over a year in advance, which was perfect so I did not have to stress over finding a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brien & Melynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location for visiting Madison students

We came into town for a girls weekend with our students at UW Madison. We had a fantastic stay here. The property was spotless. The views were beautiful. Our girls stayed with us. The location is perfect and easy to Uber from downtown Madison. A very safe and quiet location. We will definitely stay here again when we come back into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebrations

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Lakeside Stay, Good for Families

Jake’s place was perfect for our stay, as it was a relaxing, clean and a nice home. The two floor layout worked especially well for our infant daughter so she had a quiet place to sleep, while we could cook and hang out in the living room. The only suggestion to the host is to install curtains along the picturesque sliding doors for a bit of extra privacy at nighttime.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Business Trip

We needed a rental for our employees to stay at while working at a job in the area. This unit was perfect as men usually don't mind sharing a room but not a bed and this unit had separate beds for our 5 employees. They enjoyed the comforts of home while away from their families. Jake was helpful and provided all the information we needed and made check in and checkout very simple. We had to book in weekly intervals and they were able to accommodate this type of booking which was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emery S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lakeside Home

The best thing about this house is its proximity to Madison in general and to the river. I loved taking a kayak out on the river around sunrise. Really beautiful. It's close to many fun activities in Madison too. The house itself is comfortable. Hosts are responsive and helpful. Kitchen is lovely. One helpful tip is that this house is on a busy street. There is some traffic noise at night. Not a huge deal but I wish I had known ahead of time and prepared for it. Overall a good place with lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathryn c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Psu beat Wisconsin yeah!

Overall a very good place Close to all we wanted to do. House clean with all we needed. View out the back of house of lake beautiful! Only negative may me front of house on a very busy road .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Prescott, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We were looking forward convenient location in Madison to see family and this place was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LM A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting Madison for a Wedding

We had a short but fun and comfortable stay here in October. We were close to both the wedding venue and Camp Randall for the Badger game. The family loved the time together hanging out between activities. The location provided a great space for family pictures too. . Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

Nice property. Good location and great communication with owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great deck on river

We had a great time utilizing the outdoor deck space at the is property! It also had a spacious kitchen and a fun game-themed living space. We were a little bummed that the river water at the dock was green, making it less enticing to use the kayaks and canoe provided but I’m not sure how the property owner could control that. Location was walking distance from some fun bars and restaurants and a short drive to Madison. Close to bike trails too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy, fun stay

Great communication, clean, felt like home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C., Palo alto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and views, and comfortable house!

We were a family of four, and we really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage on the Yahara River. The three bedrooms are tastefully decorated and the beds are comfortable, with nice ceiling fans. The living room is fairly spacious, with a comfortable sitting area and a large TV for watching family movies. We loved having a private dock where my son loved to go fishing. The owners were super friendly and helpful, and their communication was excellent! We loved using the kayaks that came with the property, and had fun boating to local restaurants and bars. This house is also walking distance to several restaurants and cafes. Overall, we stayed for 6 nights and really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

K H.

Liked: Cleanliness

I don't like cold showers or a lack of concern for safety

I probably wouldn't leaving such a strong review, although I'd argue the photos of the property were a tad generous, however I don't like cold showers. Some could squeeze out a lukewarm shower if they finagled the handle into just the right position. Otherwise the handle was in a state that turning it to hot did not cause a major temperature change. I can't imagine the handle got into such a state just by sitting there, but maybe we were just unlucky and it had worked just fine for all previous guests. Additionally, the fire alarm system seemed to be malfunctioning during our stay and kept indicating a fire for 2-3 seconds before shutting off again. This occurred a few times during the morning hours, before, around about 4, I reached out to Jake. He suggested disconnecting the specific fire alarm that seemed to be tripping the system and indicated that he'd stop over the next day to take a look at the system. I disconnected one of the alarms, and we were able sleep again. By itself, the alarm malfunctioning isn't really the point of complaint, the main issue was that Jake then never showed up. Thus we slept another night with a fire alarm system whose operating state we weren't sure of. This part was particularly unnerving as I'd argue most fire alarms shouldn't start indicating a fire and then suddenly decide to automatically shut off. We left a note mentioning both of these issues, so if you happen to run into them during your stay, I'd say Jake didn't show up yet again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay in Madison

The place perfectly suited our needs. We especially appreciated the packet with helpful tips on the surrounding area. The property manager was very easy to communicate with and you could tell how much they cared about providing a good experience,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience and Awesome Hosts

The property was as advertised and wonderful for our many trip to Madison. The host was extremely communicative and I feel sure that had we had any issues, they would have responded immediately. Thank you so much for making our first time to Madison so memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely house!

Everything about our stay was fantastic! The house was nicely decorated and extremely clean. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Shower was great. A perfect place for our group of friends to spend a long weekend. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024