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The Livingston Inn

Property class: 3.5
Anglers find perfect days on the water and cozy evenings by the fireplace at this Madison bed & breakfast where local charm meets comfort

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The Livingston Inn sits just minutes from University of Wisconsin-Madison, welcoming travelers with a full breakfast each morning. Guests can arrange fishing excursions nearby, then return to relax in the garden or warm up beside the lobby fireplace after exploring the area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bookshelf, a nightstand, and a chair.

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a fireplace, a bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden cabinet, a white wall with a framed artwork, and a white fireplace.

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Luxury Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison, The Livingston Inn is near the airport and on a lake. Madison Children's Museum and Overture Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit East Towne Mall and Dane County Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center. 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. Visit our Madison travel guide
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752 E. Gorham Street, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a body of water with people sitting on a pier.
    Lake Mendota
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.
    Capitol Square
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a tree in the foreground.
    State Street Shopping
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A large domed building surrounded by modern cityscape and a body of water.
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Breese Stevens Field
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Old Fashioned
    13 min walk
  • The Rigby
    15 min walk
  • Eno Vino Downtown
    13 min walk
  • Vintage Brewing Company East
    6 min walk
  • Cargo Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

The Livingston Inn

  • Bed & breakfast near Capitol Square
  • Free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Livingston Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Access to a nearby health club, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
    • Wedding services, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

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    Property amenities

    Internet

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

    Parking and transportation

    • 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

    More

    • 1 building
    • 2 floors
    • Built in 1855
    • Fireplace in lobby
    • Smoking not allowed

    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 available
    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    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
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Host will greet you

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

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

    Property 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 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

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    Is The Livingston Inn pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking?

    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?

    Check-out is at 11 AM.

    Where is The Livingston Inn located?

    Located in Downtown Madison, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Mendota and Capitol Square. University of Wisconsin-Madison is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Madison Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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    Reviews

    The Livingston Inn Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    9.8

    Location

    10

    Staff & service

    9.6

    Property conditions & facilities
    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

    Reviews

    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

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

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

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

    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
    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    6/10 Okay

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Paul

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    MIWAKO

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    ウィスコンシン州マディソンの中心街に近く、州議事堂まで歩いて行ける利便性の良い立地にあるBed & Breakfast（大きな家）です。この辺りの地区で歴史的に保存される家に指定されており、古いけれど、きちんと管理がされていて、お部屋も清潔で心地良く過ごさせていただきました。オーナーの女性は気さくな方で、朝食には、とても美味しい手作りマフィンを出してくださり、宿泊客の要望に応じてマフィンのレシピまで教えていただきました。結婚５周年のお祝いで数日間ここに宿泊されていた若いご夫婦と一緒に色々お話しながら、楽しく朝食をとることができました。また、チェックアウト後も荷物をお預かりいただき、次の宿泊地までのタクシーも呼んでいただき、大変助かりました。インテリアも国際色豊かでゴージャス、１日という短い滞在でしたが、リッチな気分で充実した旅となりました。色々ありがとうございました。
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Jane

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Jim

    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
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Pat

    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
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Excellent stay, highly recommended!

    Stayed one night at the B&B and it was great. Gorgeous historic house with great interior. The owner was on site and was a great conversationalist with very interesting stories of the house and its history. Highly recommended if you love B&B's, this one's a keeper.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    peggy

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    A fireplace in my room!

    I did not have enough time to enjoy this experience: comfortable, beautiful, historic. Filled with a sense of place, and the complete opposite of the usual generic hotel experience.
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Kurt

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Wonderful place to stay in Madison

    What a wonderful place to stay while in Madison. Close to the capital and the lake but away from downtown in a pleasant neighborhood. Peggy the owner couldn't be more nice and makes a delicious breakfast. The place is a beautiful old home with all the amenities. Great place to stay.