Historic Home near Willy Street and Capitol

Entire home in Madison, Wisconsin

  1. 10 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Jackie
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

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Restored historic home with original detail

An 1873 Italianate home with marble-tiled bathrooms, high ceilings, and a period farmhouse kitchen

Jackie goes above and beyond

Guests highlight Jackie's responsiveness, the comfortable beds, and a kitchen that works for groups
The John George Ott house is a newly restored historic home that combines the best of old and new that celebrates the heritage of this 1873 Italianate home.

ZTRH Permit No: ZTRHP2-2020-00069

Public Health Madison & Dane County
Hotel/Motel/Tourist Rooming House License No. LICHMD-2019-00059

The space
Guests will enjoy marble tiled bathrooms with reclaimed fixtures, high quality furniture, period farmhouse kitchen with modern conveniences , organic luxury bedding and original artwork.

Other things to note
-Base price listed is for up to 4 guests. Each additional guest is $50 per guest per night.

-We can only accept 30 night minimum rentals November through April as per City of Madison short-term rental rules. Please inquire about discounted pricing during this time.

Restaurant Guide:

Grocery:
Willy Street Co-op- 1221 Williamson St. (10 minute walk)
Full-service grocery store featuring organic, local, sustainable, non-GMO grocery items. They also have a juice/coffee bar, healthy ready-made food, hot bar, sandwich bar and deli. I'm there every day :-)

Breakfast/Lunch:

Madison Sourdough- 916 Williamson St. (5 minute walk)
Amazing bread, pastries, croissants and coffee. Lovely breakfast and lunch menu featuring eggs benedict, omelets, quiche, sandwiches and soups.

Batch Bakehouse- 1402 Williamson St. (12 minute walk)
An even bigger selection of amazing bread, pastries, croissants, cakes, cookies, etc. Batch is a bakery. There are some tables and chairs to stay and eat their delicious treats, but it's not a restaurant.

Johnson Public House (20 minute walk)
Delicious artisanal coffee and a casual breakfast and lunch menu featuring salads, sandwiches and toasts.

Ancora- 107 King St. (15 minute walk)
Buzzing hangout of Madison's politicos. Wonderful coffee with delicious breakfast and lunch menu make this café a real treat.

Marigold Kitchen- 118 S. Pinckney St. (15 minute walk)
A buzzing counter service café with creative, healthy food.

Himal Chuli- 318 State St. (25 minute walk if you cut through the capital building)
Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant with lots of great vegetarian options.

**Food carts on the capital square or in library mall on the UW campus are usually open from 11am-2pm May-October.

Dinner- casual

Grandpa's Pizza- 1374 Williamson St. (12 minute walk)
Cozy, hip pizzeria that also features creative appetizers and salads.

Mint Mark- 1929 Winnebago St. (25 minute walk)
American small plates restaurant and craft cocktail bar. The creative menu features local and sustainable produce and meats. Light, airy decor and fun vibe:-)

Settle Down Tavern- 117 S. Pinckney St. (15 minute walk)
Craft cocktails, smash burgers and other causal fare in a cool speakeasy-type bar. Part of the “Streetery” program in Madison so they have a big outdoor section with some other restaurants on S. Pinckney St. Fun vibe!

Tavernakaya- 27 E. Main St. (15 minute walk)
Modern Japanese sushi, ramen & dumpling bar, located on the Capitol Square.

Canteen- 111 S. Hamilton St. (25 minute walk)
Great tacos, burritos and margaritas in a cool flatiron building just off the capital square.

Pizza Brutta- 1805 Monroe St. (10 Minute drive)
Casual spot for wood-fired, Neapolitan pies created from housemade mozzarella & local ingredients. The owner trained in Italy so it’s the real thing.

Dinner- a little fancy

Sardine- 617 Williamson St. (12 minute walk)
Beautiful lakeside bistro serving upscale French-inspire cuisine.

Osteria Papavero- 128 E. Wilson St. (15 minute walk)
Fresh, innovative Italian cuisine. Lots of interesting specials daily. Variety of small plates and entrees.

Tornado Steakhouse- 116 S. Hamilton St. (23 minute walk)
Madison's premier downtown steak house offering white-linen dining in a supper club atmosphere.

Tempest Oyster Bar- 120 E. Wilson St. (20 minute walk)
Fresh, sustainable seafood and oysters served in a nautical-chic atmosphere.

** Full- Disclosure: We own Tornado Steakhouse and Tempest Oyster Bar!

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Where you’ll be

Madison
An isthmus setting gives this Big Ten college town a compact, lakeside feel, with Wisconsin cheeses and campus energy woven into daily life.
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From the host

The Williamson Street –Marquette area (“Willy Street" as residents call it) is perhaps Madison's most thoroughly walkable and funky neighborhood. Located less than a mile from downtown, Willy Street blends an eclectic mix of historic homes, unique stores and wonderful restaurants and bars, all within walking distance of Lake Monona, the Yahara River and its anchor, the Willy St. Grocery Cooperative. But beyond the lively businesses, natural features, and stately architecture, is a diverse group of residents drawn together by their desire to live in a neighborhood that values community.

Meet your host

Superhost
458 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Tempest Oyster Bar, Airbnb
Lives in Madison, Wisconsin
I use to LOVE travel, but that's on hold because I'm a busy mother of 3, so I enjoy hosting instead. I love to bike, cook, design, dream up little projects for myself and wander all over this great little city and the beautiful Wisconsin countryside. Henry, my husband and partner in crime, owns two amazing restaurants in Madison and we both LOVE food.

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