Madison Lakefront Cottage, 10 mt to dt Madison ~ 1 mile to bike trail

McFarland, Wisconsin
$615 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Lakefront cottage, 10 minutes to Downtown Madison and UW Madison events by car or Uber.

Enjoy the wraparound screen porch overlooking the lake. Go boating, fishing, kayaking. Hiking and biking trails are less than a mile away at the new Lower Yahara River Trail which connects you to Madison via the 1 mile boardwalk bridge constructed for walkers and bikers. Farmers Markets, Outdoor concerts, UW football and other activities are close by. McFarland also has restaurants, bowling, and many parks for you to enjoy and are a quick 5 minute walk.

Cottage includes a portable air conditioner on the 2nd floor, where the bedrooms are, to keep you cool at night. Ceiling fans and an open air design on the 2nd floor allows for flow of air, but minimal privacy, please keep this in mind when renting. Great for families.

Enjoy the wraparound screen porch for relaxing, playing games and enjoying coffee/dinner with a view of the Wisconsin state capital at night. Outdoor sofa, chairs and dining table will allow you to spend all your time on the screen porch.

Once the weather turns cool in Wisconsin the cottage will not be available as the electric heat and gas fireplace are not enough to keep the upstairs warm. We do have a plug in electric heater upstairs for cool nights.

Boat owners are responsible for any damages to the pier or owners boat. There is room on the opposite side of the pier for your boat. The Madison Lakes are great but please know that they are green and have algae in them. Please look at www.publichealthmdc.com for quality of water. If you want to jump in the lake, please do away from the pier and shoreline. No diving from the shoreline or pier as it is shallow water. Pets are not allowed for any reason and can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.

The solo stove is available but if it's windy please be considerate of our neighbors.

Limited to 6 guests, this includes overnights, events/parties at the property. This is controlled by the 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. The village of McFarland strictly enforces the local noise ordinance starting at 10pm each night.

This is a historical cottage without updates, please keep that in mind when renting.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Katie Z.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This cabin was perfect. A short drive to Madison if you want to go in to the city. Otherwise, gorgeous lake front property to sit and enjoy. The screened in porch is heaven!!! The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. The property manager was communicative. We would absolutely book again.

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    The cottage was just as advertised and a perfect setting for our family weekend. The host was very responsive to every communication and friendly. Would definitely stay again.

  • Christine H.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    This was a great place to stay the views were great and the house was super cozy!

  • Terri B.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    I, and my 5 friends from college, who are now all grandmothers, stayed here for our annual weekend celebration of friendship. We enjoyed kayaking, biking, but mostly talking and laughing. This lake home was very welcoming and perfect for us; clean, comfortable, plenty of amenities - which made our gathering so special. We would all love to come here again some year!

  • Suzanne S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Super sweet spot / we had a great weekend / and was glad the rain held off until the day we left

  • Nathan R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We had a great time renting this property, communication with the owners and check in/out were all super smooth

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The accommodations were great, love the outdoor space and area.

  • Amanda M.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We came with our four kids and had a great time exploring Madison and chilling on the pier. This was a great place to stay and you can see the rotunda from the patio!

  • Phoebe H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Wendy was so kind and friendly! The house is beautiful, the wraparound porch was a priceless addition to the home that made out stay rich, beautiful and relaxing even in the fall. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to enjoy peace and the natural beauty of Wisconsin :)

  • Patty R.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We had a great time at the cozy cottage. It was stocked with everything you could need. The fluffy towels, homey decorations, and location were perfect for our friends get together.

  • Bill K.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Beautiful setting, wonderful weekend!!

  • Wendy M.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We couldn’t have been more pleased with this lakehouse conveniently located near the airport, Capitol, and university. Perfect for our needs. The host couldn’t have been more hospitable. Spotless accommodations. The screen-in wraparound porch was a favorite. Easy check-in and checkout.

  • Susana D.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    Decided to stay in cottage for a few days before dropping our kids off at U of Wisconsin. The cottage was cozy and relaxing. A little warm upstairs on a hot day but luckily we had great weather. Will definitely come back. Go Badgers!

  • Jessi S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Loved our stay at the Lakehouse. Close to stores, sunsets were so pretty, we enjoyed the board game's.

  • Haley B.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Great time for a relaxing weekend with friends, watched movies, sat on the dock and easy access to the farmers market!

  • Wendy R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Our group of five women meeting for a college reunion weekend, had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The house matched the description on the website perfectly. It was clean, well stocked and very cozy. Communication with the owner was smooth. I would recommend the maple tree super club that is within walking distance-great food, and ambiance. I highly recommend this property for a small group gathering.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$615+
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