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

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Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Monona, WI
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
    5 min drive
  • Barrymore Theatre
    6 min drive
  • Alliant Energy Center
    9 min drive
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    17 min drive

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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.

Take the provided bikes for a spin on the famous 13-mile Lake Loop, just steps from our front door. Grab fun pool floaties and relax on 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. We currently have three (used) bikes available for your leisure and are working to get a fourth. You may also 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Winnequah Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by car from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 9 minutes from Alliant Energy Center
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kelly Doolan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

  • Cycling on site

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

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice small house that worked great for three people. Welcome gift was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Highland Haven, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
A TOTAL GEM!
This place is - hands down - a total gem! Every detail throughout the home and our overall experience reveals the passion the host, Kelly, has for hospitality, home decorating and making memories! Charming, clean, fully equipped with everything a home-away-home needs, super friendly and welcoming neighbors, easy walk to the water. There were 4 of us and it was perfect for our 4 day stay! Very grateful for this property and host! Again - hands down a 5 STAR stay!! Madison is a total gem of a city, too!!! Wonderful vacation!! Couldn’t ask for anything more!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
Kelly’s home was sweet, charming, and very comfortable for the three of us. Communication was easy. Kelly was flexible about our plans and very way to deal with. The neighborhood was friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great property in a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O., Portlan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Very clean and communicative host! Perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
Kelly has a sweet little home that has wonderful vintage touches. It brought so many good feelings of growing up. Kelly was very welcoming and easy to communicate with. She left us a nice little goodie bag and a note for us. The place was clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monona holiday
This is our second visit to the property and are pleased to say high standards have been maintained. The property is comfortable and very clean. We also like the location. Would certainly return.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AND STAY
Our stay at the Pink Acorn was amazing! Kelly truly makes her guests feel welcome. She left a sweet note and lovely treats. The house is stocked with everything you need and was exceptionally clean. The beds are super comfortable and have nice cozy blankets. Am added bonus was seeing rabbits and chipmunks in the backyard. Kelly leaves directions to walk to the beach around the corner and it’s a must do…and make sure to grab some ice cream at the shop across from the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home with vintage touches
Very cute small house. Great character with all the vintage 50s & 60s design. 2 bedrooms with comfortable beds. Updated bathroom & kitchen. Great location in Monona. Kelly was very helpful & nice to talk to when I had trouble with getting info from the app. If you love historic houses you’ll get a kick out of this one!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

tasha and jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Gem
Great little find in a quiet neighborhood near the lake. Fun theme inside, clean, and all the basic kitchen and bath goodies to help make the weekend easy and relaxing. Such a different feel than our traditional hotel room when visiting. Will definitely look to see if available when we come back to visit. Great host communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Monona
We were delighted with the property, very well located for access all around Madison. It was well equipped, comfortable and everything in good working order. Also very nice to arrive at a clean property and communication with owner couldn’t be bettered. We look forward to our return. John and Stephanie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy lake location
Cozy cottage perfect for catching up with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cool place
My wife was blown away by the remodeled and decorated inside. Very nice for a home of this age. Nice little area right by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Visit/Family Vacation
We had a great stay at the Pink Acorn. It was beautifully decorated, clean and cozy. Kelly left us some treats and was super helpful and easy to communicate with. We appreciated the book of recommended local dining and attractions she left. The house is in a quiet, lovely neighborhood and very close to 2 public beaches. We'd definitely come back again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family member visit
Location was great. Really cute touches with the decor. Quiet neighborhood. Short drive to Capital, University and really close to lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and Comfortable and Good Location
I can't say enough good things about the attention to detail of this rental and the ease of communication with the owner! If you want a peaceful neighborhood, good for walks to and around the lake, away from the chaos of the U of W, this is is the place. We didn't have the best reasons to be in town (a memorial) but from the outset, the owner was nothing but positive and the rental, with is retro decor, comfortable beds, and stocked games to play, was just what my family needed while in town. When were arrived, we were greeted with a note, some chocolate, and fizzy water. The place also has some coffee and tea for those that like to make their own. However, if you take a 12 min drive you should try Lakeside St. Coffee House for coffee, sweets, yogurt, breakfast sandwiches and a super cool vibe. The place also has all the kitchen supplies needed for cooking, but you can take a short walk to Monona Bait & Ice Cream (right by this little beach off the lake) and choose from sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream and more (seasonal operations). Finally, if you like bars with a few TV's, good happy hour drink prices, and a bit of a local/dive bar feel (we do) try Chiefs Tavern about 5 min from the place. I would definitely rent this property again when in Madison and will recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madison/Monona Getaway
Stayed in this cute cottage for a family visit in Wisco. House was clean with many amenities which was terrific, less to pack. Kelly is a wonderful and accommodating host. We really appreciated her communication with us and the thoughtful goody bag. My husband raved about how great the house was and he’s tough to impress. The lake is just around the corner and plenty of stores/restaurants a short drive away. If you plan on coming to Madison, it’s a great place to stay and close to everything Madison has to offer. Thanks so much for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Pink Acorn
We had a great stay in Madison and our accommodations were excellent. The Pink Acorn had everything we needed. Kelly is a fantastic host. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023