Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home | Cottage in McFarland

10.0 (202 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
McFarland Cottage | Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home

3 Bedroom Cottage in McFarland

Experience Madison & UW-Madison by staying in this ‘Coastal Living’ inspired lake front cottage. Downtown Madison and campus events are 15 minutes away, by car, Uber, or taxi. Fully licensed!
Relax on the wood deck that overlooks the lake, enjoy the large lawn, and go swimming, boating, fishing, or kayaking from the pier. Hiking and bike trails are practically right outside the back door. The new Lower Yahara River Trail is less than two blocks away; it connects McFarland to Madison and includes the longest boardwalk bridge constructed solely for non-motorized transportation in North America!
This beautiful, newly redesigned and rebuilt cottage on Lake Waubesa, in McFarland, Wisconsin is a 15 minute drive or Uber ride from downtown Madison, a 5 minute walk to restaurants, bars and shops in McFarland, and minutes away from the outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and other amazing activities Madison and the surrounding areas have to offer.
The living room, dining room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and the upstairs master bedroom have lake views and unparalleled sunsets.
Two first floor bedrooms, two contemporary bathrooms, a living room with TV, dining room with a large table for easy entertaining, and an entry mud room. The upstairs master bedroom has vintage wood beams and the best sunset views on Lake Waubesa. The charming, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen has white cupboards, granite counter tops, and is outfitted with stainless steel appliances that include a dishwasher. All rooms are very spacious.
Huge windows offer breathtaking views of the lake from almost every room. The illuminated Wisconsin State Capitol can be seen at night — along with other lights that twinkle around the lake.
This quintessential lake home — recently renovated by a renowned local interior designer —honors the aesthetics of lake living with vintage furnishings, nautical accessories, comfy furniture, and soft grey colors.
Boat owners are responsible for any damages to the dock. Pets are not allowed for any reason and can result in forfeiture of the entire deposit.
Also note that we are limited to six total guests; this includes overnights, parties and / or events at the property. This is controlled by 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.

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home is located in McFarland. Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Entertainment, TV, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Entertainment, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Madison & ~UW~-Madison Area Lakefront Home has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the McFarland has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in McFarland, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water park
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a village
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Ryan B.
Sep 23, 2025 04:20:15 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Clean place, really nice lake view, pretty well stocked. Lots of mosquitos on back porch, impossible to keep out of house when using grill at night with porch light on. Went in/out of back porch door as quick as possible, but lots of mosquitos came in. Had to use the vacuum cleaner several times to suck them all in and prevent them from going further into the house. The long tongs in the kitchen proved to really be useless for grilling; would be nice to have much sturdier grill tongs.
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