Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Mendota

Big R's Retreat Secluded and located in Nature

Welcome to our home: where we have found peace and relaxation for over 20 years. A German native, Big R fell in love with the open land and rolling hills of Wisconsin, becoming a US citizen in the 80s. He met Curly, a Chicago city girl, who brought a little city to his country life. They enjoy raising buffalo and spending warmer days on their porch enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views (with no mosquitos!). Now they want to share their idyllic and peaceful home with you. Drive down a dead-end road and pull up to a rustic cabin filled with high-tech and cozy amenities. We have something for everyone with a gas fireplace, tv (complete with dish, Cinemax, HBO and a Bluetooth sound system), board games and a full kitchen. Take a drink outside to soak in the hot tub or sit around the campfire. When the day is done, you will fall asleep instantly on the memory foam bed, either in the loft or the bedroom, and wake up to a beautiful sunrise looking out over your little getaway.

YurtSimple

YurtSimple is where life slows down and people unplug. It’s forest bathing in nature. It’s getting away from it all to spend time with a partner, by oneself, and sometimes with pets. You’ll be driving past YurtCation (about 300 feet past YurtCation) to get to YurtSimple. YurtCation is 20’ in diameter and YurtSimple is 16’ in diameter. Wood and charcoal are provided. You may cook on the indoor wood stove top, or visit any number of great restaurants 2 miles away. You can even order pizza delivery

Stay With Horses Escape Near Madison

Get ready for a quiet and peaceful stay. Take your pick: - 1King+1Queen Bed & 1 bath for 4 people - 1King+2Queen Beds & 2 baths for 6. (+$125 per night, contact host for payment) This home is attached to a barn with 6 Icelandic horses! Wake up to Icelandic horses just outside your window. A scenic escape with quiet mornings, fuzzy horses, and a one-of-a-kind IamGlytja experience - only 25 minutes from Madison - No horse riding allowed, owners to supervise all horse visits - No smoking / parties

Walk to Camp Randall • Entire Home Near UW

Steps to Camp Randall & an easy walk to UW–Madison! Spacious home for up to 10 guests with a comfortable layout, multiple bedrooms, full kitchen, and inviting gathering spaces. Enjoy the back patio—perfect for unwinding after a day on campus or exploring the city. Ideal for Badgers game weekends, family visits, and group stays. Please note: during football weekends, the host may use the garage and part of the driveway for tailgating; parking may be shared. Cleaning fee $150. No pets or smoking.

Driftless Glamping on a Bluff

Rustic camping in the Driftless Region on the top of a bluff in a 20ft Bell Tent ,extra tent with queen air mattress. Relax without having to pack, set up , tear down and put away when you get home, more time to do things you enjoy. Go trout fishing, walk or ride the Omaha Trail Tunnel, Elroy- Sparta Trail, or the 400 Trail. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Buckhorn, Castle Rock, Wisconsin Dells, Amish scenic drive, and Wildcat State Park with canoeing down the Kickapoo River are all within 30 minutes.

Secluded WI River Getaway w/ Hot Tub near Golfing

Get away from daily routines & refresh by the Wisconsin River at your private & peaceful retreat located near Devil's Lake, Cascade Ski & Devil's Head Ski/Golf Resorts & WI Dells. Perfect for families w/ 9 beds, 8 person Hot Tub, 6 Kayaks (May-Oct), Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts & Outdoor Games. The modern spacious design is filled w/ natural light, luxury comforts & new furnishings w/ Chef’s Kitchen, Weber Grill, Fireplace & Solo Stove. Ask us about nearby River Islands or day trips to ski/hike.

Private guest suite on beautiful Lake Mendota

Cozy guest suite/basement apartment with separate entrance for nature lovers. Lake and capitol views from breakfast nook with microwave and mini fridge and coffeemaker. Full kitchen coming fall 2025. Quiet, woodsy, neighborhood adjacent to Governor Nelson State Park. Completely painted and updated 7/25/24. Tiki level, pier, and kayaks for guest use. People love the views, the hot tub and woods. It is a 1929 cabin so many stairs, some indoor insects and limited space. Well behaved pets welcome!

Cottage Suite + Jacuzzi Bathtub & Sauna

This Suite is perfect for 1-5 people seeking convenient proximity to most things Madison 10-15 minutes to downtown. *Freshly remodeled guest dedicated- full 1st floor private suite. You will enjoy a bright- enclosed front porch & welcoming pergola in back. *Please note: 2nd floor is a seperate apartment. Fast WIFI●Infrared Sauna●2 Smart TV 's●Full Kitchen●Washer/Dryer●Dishwasher ●Off-Street parking●Quiet neighborhood ●Reverse osmosis H²O●Smart lock's●Jacuzzi tub/shower●Shampoo/Cond/Bodywash

Peaceful, artistic home in the heart of downtown

This inviting, historic home is situated in the most walkable, friendly neighborhood in the city. Just around the corner is a local co-op, loads of quality restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, a park, and easily accessible public transportation. The Capitol and State Street are only about a mile away, making this an ideal location for people in town for business or pleasure. Bright, peaceful, cozy, and outfitted with every convenience in mind, this property will make any guest feel at home.

Rustic Barn Loft at Oak Springs Farm

Unplug in our gorgeous barn loft above our working barn. Sleep to the sound of crickets and frogs in the pond, then wake up and pet the sheep, goats, rabbits, cats, ducks & chickens. Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, farm decor, fire pole, sliding barn doors. Full kitchen, jetted tub, rain shower, laundry. Stone patio, fire pit. 2 bedrooms, sleeper sofa, air mattresses. Juice, coffee, and fresh eggs provided when the hens are laying. NO A/C. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS Facebook oakspringsfarmwi

Madison Lakefront Oasis in the Heart of Madison

Enjoy all that 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. Breath-taking sunsets over the lake. Quick 5-10 minute commute to downtown Madison, UW-Campus, Hospitals, Alliant Energy & Sylvee, State Street, hundreds of other Madison attractions east or west side!

Quiet sunlit studio near vibrant downtown

This architect-designed studio is bathed in natural light, with skylights and a breakfast nook with a wrap-around window. Featuring an upscale bathroom with a walk-in shower, this comfortable space has all the amenities perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a week-long business trip. The studio adjoins a house and is up a flight of stairs through a separate outdoor entrance. Located just up the hill—a 5-minute walk—to Downtown Middleton and a 15-minute drive to UW and Downtown Madison.