Mendota Lake House B&B
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1911 arts and crafts house
4-room inn in historic property
View of campus from the back yard
Elegant yet cozy living room
The rocking room faces the lake
The Oscar Wilde room
The Walt Whitman room
The Tennessee Williams room
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Nightly Rate
$60 - $125
, - Reviews 1
- Rooms 4
Inn's website-
Address
704 E Gorham St
Madison, WI 53703-1522
USA - Phone+1-608-620-3760
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Historic arts and crafts property downtown, on the lake, near the Capitol. One mile to UW campus. Recent name change but same owners (formerly Collins House Inn.)
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 1 Reviews
4.6 out of 5Great value, lovely house & hosts
April 15, 2013
My boyfriend and I stayed at Mendota Lake House last week and we loved it! The house is located within easy walking distance of downtown Madison and is situated right on the lake--the view from our room was beautiful! Our room was also huge and very comfortable/homey (Oscar Wilde room). I'm not a big fan of roses and doilies on every surface, so the clean, simple style of the room--and the house in general--was perfect for us. David & Bob (the owners) were charming & made us feel welcome right away--they purchased the home relatively recently, and it was fun to chat about the process of acquiring it and their plans to update it over time. Also, because scheduling allowed, they let us linger in our room past checkout time, which was awesome. I will note, lest anyone be disappointed, that as of now the breakfast is continental vs the sit-down meal you often see in B & B's. It was actually great for me because I'm neither an early riser nor a breakfast person, so being able to wander down and have some fantastic cheese, fruit, toasty english muffins, cereal and juice at noon vs choosing between waking up earlier than I'd like to or feeling like I'm missing out on part of the "experience" by sleeping in was nice...but I know a fancy breakfast is a big part of what some people love at B&B's, so just a heads up! Considering the fact that the other B&B options I found in the immediate area were twice as expensive, I certainly didn't mind the lack of french toast in raspberry sauce :) All in all, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to return--we were already talking about coming back in the summer to take advantage of the beautiful lake & nearby park before we'd even left!
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for this great review! See you next time!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
David Waugh and Bob Klebba
Innkeepers Description:
Gardening enthusiasts, historic preservation.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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French
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Italian
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Spanish
Resident Pets
3 Dogs
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Nightly Rate
$60 - $125
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$60 - $125
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3PM Check Out: 11AM
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Minimum Stay: 2 night minimum on weekends
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Deposit Amount Required: 50% of reservation
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Cancellations: For cancellations more than 2 weeks out, we will issue a full refund. For cancellations within 2 weeks of arrival, there is a 50% charge of the total value of your reservation unless we are able to rebook the room.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: No
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: over age 12 or with prior approval
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Month stay - use code month50
Percent Off: 50% Days Required: 30 -
Week stay - use code week25
Percent Off: 25% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$60 - $125
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 1 Reviews
4.6 out of 5Great value, lovely house & hosts
April 15, 2013
My boyfriend and I stayed at Mendota Lake House last week and we loved it! The house is located within easy walking distance of downtown Madison and is situated right on the lake--the view from our room was beautiful! Our room was also huge and very comfortable/homey (Oscar Wilde room). I'm not a big fan of roses and doilies on every surface, so the clean, simple style of the room--and the house in general--was perfect for us. David & Bob (the owners) were charming & made us feel welcome right away--they purchased the home relatively recently, and it was fun to chat about the process of acquiring it and their plans to update it over time. Also, because scheduling allowed, they let us linger in our room past checkout time, which was awesome. I will note, lest anyone be disappointed, that as of now the breakfast is continental vs the sit-down meal you often see in B & B's. It was actually great for me because I'm neither an early riser nor a breakfast person, so being able to wander down and have some fantastic cheese, fruit, toasty english muffins, cereal and juice at noon vs choosing between waking up earlier than I'd like to or feeling like I'm missing out on part of the "experience" by sleeping in was nice...but I know a fancy breakfast is a big part of what some people love at B&B's, so just a heads up! Considering the fact that the other B&B options I found in the immediate area were twice as expensive, I certainly didn't mind the lack of french toast in raspberry sauce :) All in all, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to return--we were already talking about coming back in the summer to take advantage of the beautiful lake & nearby park before we'd even left!
Innkeeper Response
Thanks for this great review! See you next time!
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Location
Location Type
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City
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Downtown
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Lakeside
City - Madison
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Directions to property:
Located on a major street through downtown. Direct route from airport to campus and Capitol.
Airport
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Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional) 5 miles
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Directions to property:
Direct route from the airport. Only 15 minutes by cab.
Area Attractions
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Museum
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Nature area
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State Capitol
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Restaurants
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Children's Museum
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycles
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Boating
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Business travel
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Honeymoons
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental
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Time Served: 7-9AM
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Serving Location: Breakfast Room,Breakfast/dining area
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Vegetarian
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