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Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard

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Country setting
Attached garage
Living area
Comfortable living room
Gas fire place

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Middleton, WI
  • West Towne Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard

Welcome to our countryside home just 20 minutes to downtown madison, yet nestled on the countryside on our 9 acre property. Our 3 Bedroom 2 Bath house with a sleeping porch is perfect for friends and family groups that want to experience a tranquil natural environment, yet also be close enough to Madison to enjoy the city. You'll enjoy high end beds, linens and FREE WiFi (high speed).

1 hour to Milwaukee or Wisconsin Dells and 2 hours to Chicago. Located in Middleton (53562) with quick access to 12/18 (Beltline) and I-94. Built in the 80's this home is sunny and spacious. Large living room and dining room that featues a beautiful gas fireplaces Save money and eat healthy using the large kitchen with top of the line appliances.

Our family has owned the property for 30 years and have built orchards, wetlands, chickens, sauna, nature trails and fresh produce for you to enjoy. Email with any questions.


Keywords: House, Nature Trails, Sauna, Bonfire, Family, Cross Country Skiing, Green, Eco-Tourism, Fresh Produce, Family Owned, Green Living, Landscape Designed.

Property manager

Joan Ziegler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Prior authorization required. Fees will apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties of more than 12 people without prior authorization (event charges may apply)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Prior authorization required. Fees will apply
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middleton

Located in Middleton, this holiday home is in a rural area. National Mustard Museum and University of Wisconsin Geology Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Towne Mall and Hilldale Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Middleton, WI

What's nearby

  • West Towne Mall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hilldale Shopping Center - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 17 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 23 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tanner's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Countryside Beauty - Min to Madison/Perfect for families/Events&Dogs! Lrg yard located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Middleton is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Penni Klein Dog Park and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Death's Door Spirits Distillery and Pleasant View Golf Course 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

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home - close to everything!
I couldn't recommend this lovely home more highly. My whole family stayed here for a mini-reunion before my son moved away, and it was the perfect family base. The host was extremely (but unobtrusively) responsive; the home was incredibly well-supplied (the kitchen especially has about everything you could ask for, including basics like flour, sugar, spices, etc.); although it's in a countryside setting, it's minutes from everything you might want. It's just full of thoughtful details that made our stay delightful. And the beds are very comfortable! I'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Stay in the Country
My husband and I were in Madison for a dog show. We like to find properties that have yards for the dogs to run in. Although this yard is not fenced it is excellent for dogs and humans. Plenty of space. The house is a good size with lots of light. The two bathrooms were perfect and the kitchen had the most utensils and dishware I have ever seen in a short term rental. It is in the country but very close to everything you need. The owner is friendly and welcoming. The house is clean and the beds are comfortable. Stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We traveled with our teen sons and dog for skiing and a basketball game. The location was convenient for all our plans. We all had plenty of space in this comfortable and clean home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and host!
Joan was very attentive and communicated with me more than any other VRBO host. The house was very clean and the neighborhood was very quiet. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite dog friendly Vrbo in the Madison area
We have stayed multiple times, and always enjoy the country setting; cleanliness; well equipped, large kitchen; nearby dog park; and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded but Close to Everything
We enjoyed having lots of room to spread out with space to gather be also have privacy for our group. Very quiet, rural setting but just minutes away from Madison and many activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country setting with easy access to everything
We had a lovely stay at this Middleton home. Hosts Steve and Joan are responsive and helpful. Warm and welcoming, the home is spotless, beds are comfortable and we greatly enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Middleton
Comfortable, Clean, Spacious and Private. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
My husband, my 21 year old dtr and I were in Wisconsin to visit multiple family members and friends in the Madison area. This house had plenty of room, it had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. Joan even gave us fresh produce from her garden! The views of the rolling fields are beautiful and we felt like we were out in the country, yet we were only 10 minutes from a large grocery store and 20 minutes from most family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzu-Wen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 night stay in Middleton
This property was great. Our kids had a lot of fun playing inside and outside, and kids enjoyed some cucumbers in the owners' beautiful garden. This is certainly on the outskirts of Middleton, but it was an easy drive into Madison for activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful surroundings and cute house
My husband and I and our 3 adult children really enjoyed this property. The house was very clean and plenty of room for the 5 of us. It was so peaceful looking out into the field of green. We enjoyed making a fire in the fire pit in the backyard by the field. It is close to Madison too. There are lots of places to go hiking and enjoy nature around Middleton. The town was upscale and nice restaurants to eat. The owner was available at anytime if you needed to contact her and she even brought us some zucchini from the garden on the property. We recommend this cute farm house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babs D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
What a wonderful place to stay! The house was very roomy and comfortable and it was great to be in the middle of farmland. Joan, the host was really nice and came by to welcome me and ensure I didn’t have any questions. I thought that I would spend a lot of time in Madison but there were so many great places close by to hike that we barely went. Also the town of Middleton that was close had a great food coop, coffee shops and restaurants. The countryside was beautiful with lots of old farmhouses and dairies. I would definitely come again and really recommend staying at this house if you like peaceful country living with all the amenities of city life.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house surrounded by nature
House was spotlessly clean with comfortable furniture and beds. Kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, small appliances and some spices. My favorite part was taking my dog to walk on the trails through a meadow of native plants full of birds, fireflies and butterflies. Peaceful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
The property was just perfect for our family during a very busy family reunion. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Clean quiet and scenic home just fit the bill for our weekend in Madison!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful home
We loved our stay. The house was comfortable and clean. It had all the amenities. The location was spectacular, and the backyard was super peaceful. Joan was a great host and communication was easy. There are three bedrooms for six people and a full-size futon, which is great for our group of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice VRBO home
Enjoyed our stay and are planning to return in October.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Third time here. Perfect gathering place for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely amazing place
The house was perfect for our family; our daughter and her family and us. The house was spotless, the rooms spacious, quality towels, kitchen well supplied. We needed some flexibility with our dates and Joan was wonderful to work with. The outdoor space was great for walking our daughter's dog. The location was perfect for visiting other family in the Madison area. We will definitely plan to stay here again when we are in the Madison area. I highly recommend it, but know that in doing so, it may not be available when we want to book it again in the future. We have stayed in VRBO's in Hawaii, D.C. and internationally, I would rank this as one of the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country setting
Very nice stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Madison
Was a short drive to visit family in Madison. Joan was a GREAT hostess. There were lots of veggies in the garden, fresh fruit from the trees, and the knowledge she shared about gardening was amazing. Our grandkids had lots of room to run and play. House layout was very functional for those that did some remote work, needed a rest, or just relaxing and visiting on back deck.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Staycation
We stayed here while our floors were being refinished. The house was clean and peaceful, which was just what we needed. There is a perfect work from home set up that allows for views of the prairie, and we made ratattouille with the veggies from the garden. It's far out, but I was able to get to work on the northside within 30 minutes. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall S., michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location …. Comfortable home
Spent a few nights here while enjoying family gatherings in Madison. Enjoyed the home and property and garden!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Relaxing Stay Close to Madison
I can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was. Joan was a gracious and attentive host providing fresh veggies, fresh eggs and great recommendations for eating. We were able to bring our large dog which is one of the primary reasons we selected this place. The house is well equipped with everything you need. The drive to Madison is quick and easy too. Though the house is close to the road, it is very quiet and peaceful. We were able to enjoy the tranquility while sitting on the back deck watching the night sky. There are trails close by for running or biking too. Though we had a packed agenda, we found ourselves wishing we had extra time to just relax and enjoy the peace of the location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joan Ziegler

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Our family runs a local farm and landscape design company. We use our resources to expand our business, and encourage sustainable development throughout Wisconsin.

What makes this property unique

Experience nature while being close to madison.

Languages:

English

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