a great room on Willy Street

Rachel and Nick were great hosts. They left bagels, cereal and coffee for us in the morning and were very helpful in suggesting some great places to eat and drink in the city. Their apartment is awesome and they live in one of the best neighborhoods in the city. You don't need a car to get around where they are so that was a big plus because my girlfriend and I don't drive.

Rachel and here husband were out of town the entire weekend and still opened their apartment up to me! Everything was great -- if you are going to Madison, stay with these guys!

I didn't get to spend a lot of time with Rachel & Nick since they had a potluck on the single night I stayed with them. The first thing that comes to mind, though, is that they're the kind of folks I'd like to invite to my potluck. Obviously very well-informed, friendly, caring people with the kinds of passions (e.g. green) that you'd expect in this city/neighborhood. The apartment was spotless, the bed was quite comfortable for a futon, and the shared bathroom wasn't a problem. I'm sure they'll continue to be great hosts in their new apt in 4/12, and I would definitely stay with them again.

Nick was an awesome host! Unfortunately Rachel was on the road but I kept him informed on my arrival using Glympse (pre-dates Find My Friends for the iPhone but it's service-agnostic and works across mobile platforms and e-mail). When I arrived and got settled in I needed to get some work done and Nick invited me to join him for dinner later for a winter stew and it was *awesome*. Picked up a couple of bottles of wine at Star Liquors and a French baguette from the Co-Op down the road and we had a great dinner. Slept great, easy parking, close to my meeting, which worked out well since Madison was getting some good snow that morning. All in all, a tremendous experience and I plan to make it my de facto landing pad when coming to town for business by myself. Thanks so much for making me feel so at home and I love, love, love the space.

I just returned from a weekend stay at Nick and Rachel’s home. The room was incredibly clean and comfortable, and it had nice touches like guest soaps and toothpaste, maps, and magazines. The apartment was immaculate as well. I had to leave for my retreat before I could enjoy their offering of savory rice breakfast soup (with tamari and cilantro), but I had enough time to gobble down Rachel’s homemade granola with organic yogurt. The coffee was also exceptional. I learned it had been purchased from a 100% fair trade roaster who delivered the beans by bike. Nick and Rachel were fantastic hosts – welcoming, warm, and engaging. They were very kind and went the extra mile to ensure that I was comfortable. For example, Rachel offered me use of her bus pass and also invited me to meet them at an evening social event. Their house is located very close to campus and there is ample parking in their neighborhood. I would recommend staying at this lovely place on Willy Street to anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable option when visiting Madison (campus or not campus-related). In this home, there’s very little of the weirdness that comes with being in a strangers’ home, as there is plenty of space in the apartment. Nick and Rachel are an excellent model of living sustainably, but comfortably. I will definitely rebook for my next visit to Madison.

Great hosts, friendly. Enjoyed great conversations and the cuban vegetarian dish they made. eco-friendly!

Rachel and Nick were wonderful hosts. They were friendly, considerate and respectful of my privacy. At the same time, there were very welcoming, including me in (delicious!) meals and making sure I knew how to navigate the city. I had a lovely stay and would definitely return if I were to be in Madison again. Thanks, guys!

Rachel and Nick are great! They were really fun to stay with when we were in Madison, so easy-going and friendly. I would love to stay with them again!!

Rachel was fantastic. She gave us lots of ideas about where to go in Madison before we even got to their place, and was super friendly when we finally met her in person in the morning (we got in late). She was flexible with when we were going to get in, and provided a good selection for breakfast. The room and the rest of the apartment were both lovely. Madison itself was wonderful, so we hope to visit again and hopefully stay with Rachel!

My friend and I met in Madison because it was a good place to meet in the middle and Rachel and Nick's apartment was the perfect place to stay. It's in a great location and they were great hosts. The apartment was very clean, the bed was comfortable and they were very helpful giving us ideas of where to go. I'd love to visit Madison again and would stay with Rachel and Nick again for sure.

I have rented Nick and Rachel's spare room for a couple of weeks on two occassions. Their house is beautiful and very comfortable and they keep it amazingly clean. Their house is on Willy St, which is by far the best part of Madison - right by the Willy St. Coop and near a lot of good restaurants and bars. It's a super easy bus commute to the capitol area or to the UW campus. Nick and Rachel are both very hard workers, so the house is generally quite and always has a great internet connection (which is vital to me). When they are not working they are usually cooking amazing vegetarian food which they are very generous about sharing. Their guest room is well equiped with a comfortable futon bed with good sheets, bedside light, alarm clock, a desk, and some maps of the area and bus schedules. Nick and Rachel are also really great about giving tips for what to do in Madison and are experts on the local bike trails. As an added bonus, they also have two bunny rabbits that they keep on the second floor and will let you pet if you ask!!! Basically, if you're looking for a place to stay that feels really homey and friendly but you also actually like things to be clean and to run efficiently, then this is the perfect place to stay.