Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga

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A living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, a television on a cabinet, and a lamp.
A dining area with a round table, wicker chairs, a chandelier, and a view of greenery outside.
A room with a wooden floor, a small table, a chair, and a bench.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
A wooden swing seat with cushions, a wooden bench, and a hanging light fixture in a room with white blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Barrymore Theatre

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Madison, WI
  • Place, Barrymore Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Mendota
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Breese Stevens Field
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Madison

Marquette, a neighbourhood in Madison, is home to this apartment. Barrymore Theatre and The Sylvee are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Governor's Mansion and Memorial Union Terrace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kohl Center or Camp Randall Stadium.
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Madison, WI

What's nearby

  • Tenney Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barrymore Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Mendota - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Breese Stevens Field - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 10 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imaginary Factory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪China Wok - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Turn Key - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mickey's Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baldwin Street Grille - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga on 22 Dec 2026 start from AU$2,990, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Isthmus: walk to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, groceries, yoga located?

Located in Marquette, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tenney Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Barrymore Theatre and Yahara Place Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Roberta was a wonderful host. The apartment was the perfect size for two people and was surprisingly quiet for how close it is to East Washington. We have already booked with Roberta for the next trips trips we are making to Madison.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I very much enjoyed my stay here! I was here for a clinical rotation and the house was located very close to downtown and the nearby hospitals. Roberta was an excellent host and very quick to respond to my questions. I would 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property. It was very clean and it was great to have laundry available onsite. The kitchen also had all the essentials you need.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location is excellent. There was plenty of room to park off the street. The amenities were good. The host was very responsive to any questions or concerns. I would stay here again!
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot to visit Madison

We visit Madison often, but found ourselves in need of a place to stay as the relatives have down sized. We really enjoyed staying in this apartment. Easy to find; great off street parking; clean; and the owners even gave us a coffee grinder when asked! We would love to stay here again when we find our selves in Madison.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. The neighborhood is safe and close to so many things like bike paths, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and grocery stores. The property was very clean and had everything we needed for our month long stay. Our host was very accommodating and available if needed. We really enjoyed our time in Madison visiting family.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace in the city

Great property! Like a luttle bit of country in the city! Great neighborhood with tins of options! Very homey and unique.
Stayed 76 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous Madison

Great City, Great owners, great location, great apartment (specious, clean, fully stocked), great parking, great experience. I Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 60 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for two people. One bedroom, clean and roomy, comfortable bed. Kitchen is small but well equipped for cooking. Lots of room to live in the space. Nicely decorated. We enjoyed our four week stay a great deal. Roberta was responsive when we needed her. Great location on the Isthmus, lots of walkable restaurants and shops.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great option for a longer term stay

Small, quaint and comfortable, nicely distanced from downtown but still very accessible. I stayed here for 5 weeks while doing a clinical rotation at UW Health and it was an excellent option. Quiet, with off street parking, onsite laundry and a well stocked kitchen. Also there were cute rabbits in the yard. The host was responsive. I'd definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thanks much for your kind words, Allie. We have tried to make the space feel like your "home away from home". It is especially nice for students who come to Madison for shorter term educational opportunities. Guests have told me that it is hard to find affordable rentals for 30-90 days that don't require a lease or a deposit. Our guests can also check in or out on any day of the month they choose. The only requirement is that guests stay for a minimum of 30 days. It is also a great choice for those who are here for shorter term career opportunities as well as those who are on sabbatical or on vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So quiet

Very clean and well stocked. Bed is comfy and I am picky, I could cook anything in the kitchen, it was very well furnished. Lots of windows that feel private as you face away from the street. The neighborhood is friendly with a steam near by, perfect for walks and as a single woman I always felt safe . Most outstanding was the quiet. So peaceful. Host was very accessible and responsive. I will definitely be back! Thank you Roberta!safe.
Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Hellish

Who ever stays in this accommodation, has to realise, the noise levels that emanates from the wafer thin ceilings of the above appartment. The kitchen needs updating, and the bathroom grizzly, with smelly towels....generally damp feel...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 days at the Isthmus

We had a wonderful time in Madison, made all the better by having a home away from home to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

großzügige Ferienwohnung

empfehlenswerte Ferienwohnung, sehr gut ausgestattet,
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay on Main

Excellent stay! Clean and roomy house with loads of privacy. There was an Isthmus power outage while we stayed and Roberta was amazingly available to help problem solve the brief outages. Plenty of off street parking, too. Very quiet and easily accessible neighborhood. Would definitely recommend this rental! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great hideaway in Madison

Nicely appointed, cozy and well situated in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen was extremely well supplied. Only regrets was that we didn’t get to use the outdoor area, but that was due to some lousy weather. The enclosed porch provided a nice substitute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

The place was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pleasant Stay

Good location, responsive owner, all the amenities of home.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice, clean, comfy apartment and a convenient location!

We enjoyed our stay very much! Very comfortable and clean. Off-street parking was good - convenient to entrance. Outside lighting was good. Location was great for us between downtown and Ulbrich Botanical Gardens. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay. All sorts of things within walking distance.

The apartment is well cared for and very clean. Everything you would need at a home away from home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great 2 night stay

Great location within walking distance to old part of Madison (Monona). Very clean and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, comfy, clean, and convenient

Great place convenient to downtown and airport. Would definitely recommend for business and pleasure. All the amenities of home away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful rental.

This place was wonderful. It was absolutely spotless, tastefully decorated and wonderfully located to all that I needed. So much better than a single hotel room, I had the whole house. Really liked having the kitchen to cook meals instead of eating all meals out. Bed was awesome and so comfortable it was really hard to get up each morning. Felt very safe in this area. Only glitch was spotty tv service but really no big deal. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thanks for your kind words. We've got Netflix with "antenna" TV (20+ local channels). We're trying to figure out how to get rid of the "spotty" reception . . . stay tuned.
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