
Waterfront holiday rentals in Madison
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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Madison

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Madison holiday rentals start at £15 per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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30 of Madison holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Madison rentals

4.9 Average rating
Madison stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Madison’s top spots include Henry Vilas Zoo, Wisconsin State Capitol and Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Madison
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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

House on water! Near UW, Capital & Alliant Center
Enjoy a drink while sitting in the living room, looking out over Monona Bay & the Capital. What is better?--the view, or your proximity to downtown, UW campus, & the Alliant Center? Most mention the view. (Read some reviews!) Grill out and light the fire pit on the front lawn. Cross the street, and you're at the edge of Monona Bay. Parking is easy. Click “Show more” for things you might NOT like about the house: I'll be in the basement, pricing nuances, etc. Business travelers?--read on!

Entire Lower Level, Countryside Garden Suite
Welcome to our home! We have upgraded our Garden (lower) Level to host travelers much like ourselves and long-term guests. The view of our backyard is incredible! You will find yourself lost in the country, yet less than ten minutes from all the excitement that Madison has to offer. Along with a private drive and entrance, you will have 1,000 square feet of comfort all to yourselves. This property is perfect for a quiet getaway we all need from time to time. All designed with you in mind.

Peaceful Pines on 59~Welcome! 5 bdrm river front!
Relax, unwind and play on 4+ acres of beautiful nature: green space, woods, the Rock River, gardens and fresh clean air! Enjoy life from the back deck or rocking on the front porch. Stroll down the tree covered lane to fish from our shoreline, watch river traffic, picnic in the cabin, untie your watercraft from our pier and go travel the river and Lake Koshkonong, play a variety of outdoor games, grill dinner outside and end the day around the firepit. Hosts live in the lower level apartment.

FirePit/Grill/Arcade Your Fall Escape Starts Here
🔥NO AIRBNB FEES🔥 Plan an unforgettable stay for a group of up to 8—and a dog or 2—at Harbor House, a spacious waterfront home with a hot tub & private dock where the Rock River emerges from 10,000-acre Lake Koshkonong offers a world of water sports—boating, kayaking, paddleboarding & more. Battle on 3 classic arcade games or ping pong table in the heated game room, gather at the firepit 12 steps from the water, and grill & dine on the deck overlooking the water. Close to Madison & Janesville.

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!

Fun Lake Kosh Private Pier, Decks, Fire Pit, Grill
Gather at the White House: a stylish lake house with private pier, 4Br/2.5bath/beds for 15 people, fire pit, gas grill, huge yard, 2 wooded acres. Lake Koshkonong is one of WI’s largest, famous for its boat-up restaurants/bars, fishing, and water sports all accessible from our private pier. Located along 39/90hwy - 90 mins to Chicago/30 min to Madison. Perfect for entertaining: fully stocked, professionally cleaned, open floorplan, 3-story outdoor living, dining & patio, playroom & much more!

Lakeview Loft - Downtown Madison
Stay in the heart of Madison, enjoying exclusive access to our 3rd floor suite with lake views. Located on a quiet street along the Lake Loop bike path/Lake Monona, and close to Willy Street (0.3 mi), the Sylvee (1.1 mi), the Capitol (1.7 mi), Monona Terrace (1.6 mi), and Camp Randall (3.3 mi). Self check-in with keypad and ample parking. Wifi is over 500 Mbps download/upload speeds. #ZTRHP1-2022-00022 Note: Loft is accessed by 3 flights of stairs! Space has coffee bar only (no kitchen).

The little Green Birdhouse-McFarland/Monona
Adorable TINY house located just 1/2 block to Lake Waubesa with public lake access. It's a 1/2 mile walk to the Yahara bike path, access to the Capital City bike path and into downtown Madison. Spacious, open living room. Open concept kitchen with butcher block countertops. One bedroom with an attached full bath. Laminate hardwood floors throughout. 2 car parking pad. Large backyard with a firepit, brand new fence, and a nice view of the lake. The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming.

Cozy Lakefront Cottage With The Best View
Location, Location, Location! Incredible views! Retreat to this cozy Lake Koshkonong cottage with vaulted ceiling and southern exposure. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and views of the 10,000 acre lake from the north shore. Fish, hunt, boat, ski, swim, snowmobile, or simply soak up the sun and take in the view from this quiet retreat on a dead-end street. Fresh paint, bedding, and furniture make this little gem very comfortable. Great Walleye ice fishing right in front of this property!

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!
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in Madison
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The Riverview Retreat, unique spacious upper.

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Lake House Summer Getaway

Quietwater Cottage-Peaceful, On Water, Sandbars!

Waterfront Koshkonong Home w/ Amazing Sunsets

HD Jameson House at River’s Edge

The Lake House on beautiful Mason Lake

5BD/Sleeps 12-Relax by the lake or wander to town

Charming Waterfront Getaway | 2BR Near Madison

The Ho Hum East on Apple Canyon Lake
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Dells Lake Villa - A Waterfront Luxury

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Lakefront Condo - Private Beach | Indoor Pool

Lakefront condo with magnificent view & fireplace

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When is the best time to visit Madison?
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| Avg. price | £110 | £110 | £129 | £126 | £171 | £165 | £193 | £174 | £160 | £174 | £115 | £110 |
| Avg. temp | -7°C | -5°C | 1°C | 8°C | 15°C | 20°C | 22°C | 21°C | 17°C | 10°C | 3°C | -4°C |
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