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The Livingston Inn

3.5 star property
Lakefront Madison bed & breakfast in Tenney-Lapham with free breakfast

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Front of property
Luxury Room
Reception
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
752 E. Gorham Street, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Lake Mendota
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Breese Stevens Field
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capitol Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

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

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Luxury Room

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 places you steps from Lake Mendota and within a 10-minute stroll of James Madison Beach. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and fireplaces. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Full breakfast is available for free. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Tenney-Lapham B&B include University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kohl Center.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 4 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eno Vino Downtown - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Come Back In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Robinia Courtyard - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Livingston Inn

Lakefront Madison bed & breakfast in Tenney-Lapham with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Livingston Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Madison bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1855
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Livingston Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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 fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Livingston Inn?

Yep, The Livingston Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Livingston Inn?

Yep, The Livingston Inn is a short 6-minute walk from James Madison Beach. Fun beach activities include parasailing, kayaking and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Livingston Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is offered at The Livingston Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Livingston Inn?

No, The Livingston Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Livingston Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Livingston Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Livingston Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean& friendly. Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Fantastic B&B
The Livingston Inn was fantastic. The Inn is in remarkable shape for being 160 years old, they did a wonderful job in fixing it up. The room was big and comfortable. Peggy is a great cook, at least for breakfast, her Swedish pancakes are better than the restaurants. When people comment about the conversations they have at breakfast they are not kidding! Peggy knows so much about that part of Wisconsin and made a couple of suggestions that were right on the money. We had a fantastic long weekend and will be back at the Livingston Inn the next time we go to Madison.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Livingston Inn Get Away!
We had a wonderful time during our stay at this bed and breakfast. Peggy was very accommodating. The breakfast was delicious, and the other guests were fun and interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful host but the TV never worked. Wife missed her Fix News everyday lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epic Summer Stay
Very conveniently located to our son’s apartment. Beautiful view of lake for a morning coffee. Breakfast was superb with asparagus soufflé, peach cobbler, bacon,blueberries, coffee and juice. Conversation with owners and guest a plus. Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place Peggy was wonderful
A beautiful old house, great location would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming B&B close to Lake Mendota
Why husband and I chose the Livingston Inn for its proximity to the university and to the lake. The B&B is a charming Victorian inn, beautifully decorated and surrounded by lovely gardens. We were greeted by the owner, Peggy, who was warm, welcoming, and friendly. Our room was spacious and lovely, and had its own fireplace. Wine and beer were available when we checked in, and the full breakfast the next morning was delicious and substantial. The inn itself was very comfortable, and contained various rooms in which to relax or read. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Madison, and would recommend this B&B to anyone looking for a quiet and romantic get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Runnells, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay - We will be back!
This place was very clean, beautifully decorated and true to its historic past. The attention to detail and remodeling was amazing! Our bathroom was modern and even included jets in the shower. The beach is just a short walk through an attached, glass conservatory and down a flower-lined path. Glorious sunset! Breakfast was delicious and our hostess was friendly and helpful with ideas about sight-seeing. We will go back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal greeting, nice unique place, wish we could have stuck around to enjoy it more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay at the Livingston Inn
A stay at the Livingston Inn was a real treat. The owners Peggy & Dave are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed our time speaking with them on the back patio....thanks for the numerous restaurant recommendations (wish we could have tried them all). They have a wonderful B&B, full of history and interesting details. The house has beautiful gardens that also lead down to access path to the lake front where you can sit and enjoy the sunset with a complimentary glass of wine. Our room, the Willow, had a private bath, comfortable Queen bed, wonderful decor, and a fireplace (not sure if it was really or decorative as we did not use it). A home cooked breakfast served in the ding room was a delicious start to our day. We would love to return to the Livingston Inn one day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peggy was an outstanding host. She was generous with her time, helping me to figure out logistics for the nearby wedding I was attending, and went out of her way to show small gestures of hospitality. I had a great time eating her delicious breakfast and playing with her adorable dog; the house itself is delightfully charming, and the lakefront property unparalleled. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

TKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location waterfront dock
Lovely B&B in a central location within walking distance to capitol and campus. Owners are lovely people and enjoy being innkeepers. House is historic but had wonderful shower. Breakfast was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and very friendly owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pat, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Inn, walk to downtown, close to Lake
Our room was lovely and comfortable. The Inn is on the historic register and Peggy, the owner and host, is warm, welcoming and a great source for local information. We enjoyed the local neighborhood and walkability to terrific Madison restaurants,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017