Family-friendly vacation rentals in Madison

#301 Private Apartment in Historic McFarland House

*** Our 2nd Floor is being remodeled throughout 2025 adding 4 more units to the old McFarland House This newly remodeled unit is located in the attic of the Historic McFarland House, built in 1857 in the community that bears its name. Nestled in our small suburban downtown, this unit is perfect for travelers visiting the Madison area or nomads making a pit stop in the mid-west. Only 8mi to campus or a quick commute to the capitol, McFarland is an easy exit off multiple highways and interstates.

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.

Cool, Roomy, Scenic Country Art Studio

Creative souls love my marvelous studio retreat, a delightful one-room loft-style space featuring tall ceilings, an entire wall of sliding glass doors, kitchenette, piano, and an expansive view of a picturesque barn, pasture, and wooded hills. This amazing, heated, spacious country getaway has no plumbing— it's just a few steps across the yard to the main house guest bathroom. Come create, relax, and renew here! Well-behaved dogs, included in your reservation, must be leashed when outside.

Cape Cod Loft, High-Speed internet + King bed

Welcome! This property is on Madison’s funky-up & coming East side. Quiet, conveniently located residential neighborhood with great neighbors & free street parking. This 2nd floor unit is a private guest-dedicated suite with it's own kitchenette, full fridge & side entrance. Massage chair. GPS: Airport- 7 min. Wisconsin State Capitol- 12 min. Ulbrich Botanical Garden's- 5 min. Camp Randall Stadium- 16 min. Walkable to Starkweather Creek Trail. *Bike *Lyft *Uber *Nearby public bus stops

Private & Clean Apartment Near Downtown & Airport

Private, sunny basement unit with separate entry accessible by keycode. 1 bedroom (queen), full bath, sitting area (2 twins/king bed), desk, WI-FI, TV, mini fridge, microwave, & coffee/tea. On street parking. Kid friendly! Note: We live with kids above the apartment - you will hear us walking around & some water pipes. 2-4 mi from Airport, Capitol, & UW Campus. Walk to brunch, pub, jazz lounge, bubble tea, grocery store, park, & bike path. Licensed by City & State. Paying all taxes & fees.

Grooviest | Quiet | Close | Upscale MCM | Records!

• NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE. • Two floor upper unit in a private home • Private backyard with patio & fire pit • Flatscreen TV in living room with Chromcast and Antenna. • Luxury Mid Century Modern Stereo Console bluetooth • 12+ classic albums to listen to (jazz, rock, classical) More Avail Locally! • Access to thousands of albums at several nearby vintage vinyl stores • Electric fireplace w/ multi heat settings • Full Size Kitchen, Full Size Appliances, Fully stocked, Keurig • Vintage Bar Cart

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).

Private apartment -2 Beds, Kitchen Office, Sunroom

COVID CLEANED Private Garden Apartment. Feel at home in your private lower level living space. Our home is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and patios. We are located near the lake, on the lake bike loop, in the heart of Madison. Relax outside, enjoy dinner on the patio or have a bonfire. Venture out on a bike ride to the farmer's market on the Capital Square, or visit Monona Terrace, State Street, Olbrich Gardens or the Alliant Energy Center; just a short distance away.

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.

Lakefront downtown private 3 BR. Hot Tub. SUPs.

Stay in your own private 3 BR, 2 bathroom section of our lakefront downtown home. Not only will you have lake access, but you'll be steps away from amazing restaurants. In addition to being in the Willy Street neighborhood, we are on the bike path and a short walk to anywhere downtown. Don't feel like going out? Take a hot tub, sauna, paddle board, have a cup of coffee on the dock, or roast marshmallows by the campfire. Or rent our pontoon (Friday through Sunday) for an additional fee.

Downtown Condo, 5 blocks from Capital, Btn 2 Lakes

Entire first floor of a two story condo. Each floor has it's own private locked entrance. What you see in the pictures is all your space, NO SHARED SPACE. Great Downtown location. Grocery/Liquor store next door. 1 block from Sylvee (holds events/concerts), restaurants, Breeze Field (Holds events/concerts). 5 Blocks from the Capital/State Street/Overture Center/Orpheum Theatre/Majestic Theatre/Kohl Center/Monona Terrace Roof Top/Live on King St/Monona Terrace Convention Center.

Charming Milkhouse Cottage, minutes from Madison!

Welcome to The Milkhouse Cottage! Serving as an original milkhouse from the late 1800s on our pre-civil war farmhouse property, you will feel the timeless elegance of the original character and the beautiful french cottage decor. Perfect for couples, travelers, or business persons -- come and unwind in the scenic heartland countryside and rustic elegance, all with the convenience of location -- we are a quick 15 minute drive from the airport and all that Madison has to offer!