Immerse yourself in the best of mid-century living in this true-to-era retro ranch.
Located within view of picturesque Lake Monona, this is the perfect spot to come home to after exploring the Madison area.
Enjoy coffee and board games in the expansive nature-themed living room; rest in any of the three comfy bedrooms; lounge on the front porch or backyard or whip up a meal in the 1950s kitchen.
This is more than just a VRBO; this is an experience you won't forget!
***The Space***
The Jade Jackalope is a three-bedroom ranch-style house built in 1957. It has been well taken care of over the years and retains most of its original charm, making it a true (and rare) mid-century retreat. Nestled in a quiet and eclectic, family-friendly neighborhood, it is the perfect getaway for couples, friends, and business travelers. Located across the street from Lake Monona and one block off the Lake Loop bike path, offering unbeatable views of the Madison skyline. BCycle electric bikes may be rented at Schluter Beach, a short 8-minute walk away. The boat launch is also right down the road.
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
~78 miles to Milwaukee
~146 miles to Chicago
"Wildflower" Bedroom: One King Bed
"Western" Bedroom: One Queen bed
"Woodland" Bedroom: Two Twin beds
Our fully stocked kitchen features a refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, oven, and microwave. There is a Cuisinart drip coffee maker with complementary Starbucks Medium Roast grounds, along with packets of powdered Coffee-mate non-dairy creamer, sugar and stevia. A French press is also available. In addition, we provide an assortment of flavored teas and Swiss Miss hot chocolate. Please note that our kitchen is not equipped with a dishwasher, so dishes must be hand-washed.
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 king bedroom offers a stylish retro desk and chair. There is also adequate space on the dining & living room tables where you can conveniently set up your workspace.
We use eco-friendly Seventh Generation cleaning products, Dropps laundry 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 the driveway and on the street.
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.
Guest access
You will have access to the entire house (minus the basement and some hallway closets). Each bedroom offers large built-in closets with plenty of space to store your belongings. The front porch and backyard patio are yours to enjoy as well. The garage is for our personal use, but there is parking in the driveway and on the street.
Other things to note
✴There are four steps leading up to both the front and back doors, but the living space is otherwise 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 just outside the bathroom for your convenience.
✴Please clear out the refrigerator of your food items upon checkout. Checkout is at 12pm (noon) and no later, as we need ample time to thoroughly clean before our next guests arrive.
✴While The Jade Jackalope has been lovingly cared for, it is 60+ years old, so please keep in mind that it is not new construction.
