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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monona, WI
  • Alliant Energy Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Capitol Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Kelly Doolan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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

About the area

Madison

Monona, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this holiday home. Barrymore Theatre and Wisconsin Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Madison Children's Museum and Yahara Hills Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alliant Energy Center or Camp Randall Stadium.
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Monona, WI

What's nearby

  • Alliant Energy Center - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Capitol Square - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near DT Madison - One Block from Lake Monona & Lake Loop Bike Path located?

Located in Monona, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Winnequah Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Monona Dog Park and Esther Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great place

Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Silke H.

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

Traumhaft

Wie bereits beim ersten Besuch hatten wir einen großartigen Aufenthalt in diesem schönen Häuschen. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt und noch viel mehr. Super gute Lage, ruhige sehr nette Nachbarschaft. Kelly ist eine spitzenmässige Gastgeberin. Besser geht es nicht. Vielen Dank, liebe Kelly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

tasha and jeff s.

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

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy lake location

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Doolan

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My name is Kelly (she/her) and I work for a telecommunications service for those with hearing loss. I am an avid vintage collector and reseller. Thrift stores and flea markets are my therapy!

My husband Brian (he/him) is a physical therapist. He enjoys downhill skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the warmer months.

We have two incredible kiddos, a dog and a bird.

As a family we are passionate about CrossFit and own a cross-training gym in the neighboring town of McFarland. In the summer we spend time on the local lakes, and enjoy other outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and camping.

We are grateful for you considering us for your vacation/travel needs. Please let us know if you have any questions at all, and if there’s anything we can do to make your potential stay at our home more enjoyable.

Languages:

English

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