Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path

Monona, Wisconsin
$395 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

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Experience the best of Wisconsin’s Capital City in this newly remodeled 1930's bungalow in one of Madison’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Rent a BCycle e-bike and take it for a spin on the famous 13-mile Lake Loop, just steps from our front door. Splash in Lake Monona at nearby Schluter Beach. Treat yourself to an ice cream cone at the retro ice cream parlor. When you're ready to shop or hit the farmer's market, downtown Madison is an easy 15-minute drive.

The Pink Acorn is a cozy, 850 square-foot bungalow in a quiet and eclectic, family-friendly neighborhood. Well appointed, with colorful vintage touches throughout. Located one block from Lake Monona and the Lake Loop bike path, which offers unbeatable views of the Madison skyline. You may rent BCycle electric bikes at Schluter Beach, a short 2-minute walk away. A perfect stay for couples, friends, and business travelers. Our house is not child-proofed and may not be safe for small children.

Conveniently located:
~5 miles to downtown Madison/Capitol Square (Farmers Market, Madison Marathon, Ironman)
~5 miles to Alliant Energy Center & Coliseum (CrossFit Games, World Dairy Expo)
~2 miles to Olbrich Botanical Gardens
~6 miles to airport
~4 miles to Beltline Hwy
~19 miles to Epic
~7 miles to Kohl Center
~8 miles to Camp Randall Stadium

Our fully stocked kitchen features stainless steel, Energy Star appliances: refrigerator/freezer, gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. There is a Keurig coffee maker with complementary San Francisco Bay Dark Roast compostable coffee pods, along with packets of powdered Coffee-mate non-dairy creamer, sugar and stevia. A French press is available if you prefer to bring your own coffee ground. We also provide an assortment of flavored teas and Swiss Miss hot chocolate.

The bedrooms have comfortable memory foam hybrid mattresses, with high thread-count microfiber sheets and luxurious Beckham Hotel Collection pillows. USB chargers are located at each bedside.

For business travelers and those working from home, the twin bedroom offers a stylish retro school desk and chair. There is also a tulip table in the dining room where you can conveniently set up your workspace.

We use eco-friendly Seventh Generation cleaning products, Dropps laundry and dishwashing detergent, and bamboo toilet paper and paper towels. Our bath towels are 100% Turkish cotton, and we also provide beach towels.

Our 50” smart TV has Netflix, Hulu, and Discovery+. Feel free to sign in on any other apps with your own account. We DO NOT have cable, but we do have an antenna that picks up basic stations like ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX.

Free parking in our newly paved driveway.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay better, and alert us immediately if you have any problems.

*Other things to note:

-There are six steps leading up to the front door, and a steep and narrow staircase that leads to the basement where laundry is located. Other than that, the living space is one level.

-Please be mindful to turn off lights and lock doors and windows when leaving.

-Please reuse bath towels more than once when possible. Towel hooks are located in the bathroom for your convenience.

-Please clear out the refrigerator of your food items upon checkout. Checkout is at 11am and no later, as we need ample time to thoroughly clean before our next guests arrive.

-While The Pink Acorn has been newly remodeled, it is nearly 100 years old, so please keep in mind that it is not new construction.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Peggy H.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Cute place and nice neighborhood. Also short walk to the beach! Host left a welcome bag of chocolate and seltzers, which was a nice touch!

  • Katie S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The property was perfect for our stay while visiting UW Madison. The beds, pillows and linens were very comfortable. Being notified that we could check in early was a wonderful surprise. The gift bag with the waters, chocolates and note was a nice touch. I would not hesitate to stay here again or recommend.

  • Audra M.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Property is as described. Clean with great amenities and personal touches.

  • RACHEL A.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Perfect size house for us three ladies. Super clean and nicely renovated with fun vintage decor! Cute, quiet neighborhood. Short walk to the beach and ice cream shop. Nummy! Kelly was an excellent host. I would definitely recommend staying here! :)

  • Subha X.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Lovely little house and perfect for a family of four. We loved the bikes (complete with helmets and bike locks) and a great kitchen to cook in. We enjoyed live music at the beach next door and got ice cream and meals minutes from the house.

  • Kristan H.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    This was a beautifully appointed home with the best amenities for comfort and conveniently located near Great attractions with short drives to Madison or Milwaukee.

  • Matt S.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    We wanted a budget-friendly property near Madison to do our first getaway as a little family. Clean house with comfortable beds and nice kitchen. The real fun is outside along the lake!

  • Julie D.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    In town for a medical appointment. House had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Great location near the lake. Quiet neighborhood.

  • Jim B.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    The Pink Acorn was perfect for our Monona visit! Great location, quiet and comfortable!

  • Stephanie M.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Such a cute place and a nice welcome from the host. Would love to come back when the weather is nice to enjoy the lake. Thanks again!

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    Overall great

  • Anne G.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    This house is decorated well, has comfy beds and linens, offers a well-equipped kitchen, and is in a quiet, peaceful setting. Highly recommend and would stay there again.

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    Just a super cute clean fun pace to stay.

  • Adam W.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Nice small house that worked great for three people. Welcome gift was a nice touch.

  • Justine K.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 13, 2024

    This property is light and comfortable. Has lots of little touches to make it warm and welcoming. Kelly is a great host

  • Chris M.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    We stayed 5 nights in Monona, and could have stayed longer. Great location and Kelly was a superb host.

  • Ryan O.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    Great time reconnecting with some old friends, property was in a great location and the host was very responsive

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    This place is - hands down - a total gem! Every detail throughout the home and our overall experience reveals the passion the host, Kelly, has for hospitality, home decorating and making memories! Charming, clean, fully equipped with everything a home-away-home needs, super friendly and welcoming neighbors, easy walk to the water. There were 4 of us and it was perfect for our 4 day stay! Very grateful for this property and host! Again - hands down a 5 STAR stay!! Madison is a total gem of a city, too!!! Wonderful vacation!! Couldn’t ask for anything more!!

  • Laura T.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Kelly’s home was sweet, charming, and very comfortable for the three of us. Communication was easy. Kelly was flexible about our plans and very way to deal with. The neighborhood was friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay there again.

  • James R.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Great property in a nice location

  • Nicole O.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    Very clean and communicative host! Perfect location!

  • Jamie V.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Kelly has a sweet little home that has wonderful vintage touches. It brought so many good feelings of growing up. Kelly was very welcoming and easy to communicate with. She left us a nice little goodie bag and a note for us. The place was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

  • John R.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 12, 2024

    This is our second visit to the property and are pleased to say high standards have been maintained. The property is comfortable and very clean. We also like the location. Would certainly return.

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$395+
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