The Livingston Inn
3.5 star property

Comfortable lakefront bed & breakfast near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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The Livingston Inn

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Front of property
Courtyard
Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Outdoor dining
Luxury Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Overview of The Livingston Inn

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

752 E. Gorham Street, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Popular LocationLake Mendota1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBreese Stevens Field7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCapitol Square12 min walk
  • Popular LocationMadison Station4 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Madison

The Livingston Inn is located in Tenney-Lapham, a neighbourhood in Madison, and is near the airport and on a lake. Madison Children's Museum and University of Wisconsin Geology Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit State Street Shopping and Hilldale Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kohl Center or Camp Randall Stadium. Kayaking, parasailing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 12 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 16 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 19 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive
  • Kohl Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 4 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Fashioned - 13 min walk
  • Jacknife - 12 min walk
  • Robinia Courtyard - 7 min walk
  • LJ's Sports Tavern & Grill - 7 min walk
  • The Brass Ring - 8 min walk

About this property

The Livingston Inn

Bed & breakfast near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Livingston Inn. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, free newspapers and barbecues
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1855
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Livingston Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Livingston Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Livingston Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Livingston Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Livingston Inn located?

Located in Tenney-Lapham, this bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Mendota and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison. James Madison Beach and Breese Stevens Field are also within 10 minutes. Madison Station is 27 minutes by foot.

The Livingston Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful place and very private and comfortable. Peggy is great, and Ezra the dog is a 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, great breakfast, and Peggy is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,and comfortable and in an excellent condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful BnB in the heart of Madison. Within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, museums, and the capitol itself. Calm beautiful oasis. Access to Lake Mendota.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis, away from the hustle of downtown Madison. Peggy, the innkeeper, makes amazing breakfasts each morning and it is truly a gem in the Madison area. Very quiet but very well maintained. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So very lovely
Loved everything about our stay - welcoming, beautiful, comfortable - amazing hostess and the best breakfast. Would recommend for everyone seeking lovely comfort and a friendly, loving respite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Really unique and charming rooms! The whole house is really lovely and the host Peggy is really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019