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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, patterned curtains, and a lamp on a bedside table.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with red chairs and a white table.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with red chairs, and a brick backsplash.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red chair, a round coffee table, and a black rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Place, Lake Monona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Winnequah Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Madison

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Monona and Winnequah Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a patio, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Monona holiday home include Alliant Energy Center and East Towne Mall.

What's nearby

  • Lake Monona - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Winnequah Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Upper Mud Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 13 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tully's II Food & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salvatore's Tomato Pies - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No drugs or smoking. This includes vaping.
Please be respectful of our lovely neighbors and their families. Quiet hours are 9pm during the week and 10pm during the weekend.
No lit candles.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path?

The closest beach to Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path is Esther Beach (3.3 km).

Does Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path?

No, Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is easy to get to, user friendly with all necessities plus extras readily available, and the space is super functional. It has a great layout, it's immaculate, and cute as a button. Kelly was a breeze to work. We will revisit for future visits to UW!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location!

The Pink Acorn was perfect for our Monona visit! Great location, quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

In town for a medical appointment. House had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Great location near the lake. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and great location

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Great property in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in Perfect Location

We stayed 5 nights in Monona, and could have stayed longer. Great location and Kelly was a superb host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location!

The Pink Acorn was a great place to stay for a weekend in Madison. Loved the decor and the home was spotless!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madtown getaway

Charming place just a short walk to lake Menona.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subha X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice small house that worked great for three people. Welcome gift was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy lake location

Cozy cottage perfect for catching up with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rental

The owner was great with communication and the property is in a quiet little neighborhood by the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is as described. Clean with great amenities and personal touches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50s chic

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, cozy place

Had a great stay. The place was set up with everything we needed. The owner had clearly gone out of her way to make sure we felt welcome and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Just a super cute clean fun pace to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Very clean and communicative host! Perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and cute!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Such a cute place and a great landing spot to check out Madison! Kelly was so responsive and even started our trip with a little welcome gift. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vaca

Great time reconnecting with some old friends, property was in a great location and the host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

terrific!

This property is light and comfortable. Has lots of little touches to make it warm and welcoming. Kelly is a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024