Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Dane County

Walking Iron Sanctuary-Iron Amethyst Inn

Enter the Doctor’s Study through a re-created turn-of-the-century study – medical journals and top hat neatly hung up, a crank wall phone and calendar look as if the doctor just returned from a house call. Step under the arch and into the bedroom with queen-size brass bed with cast cherubs, past the remote-controlled fireplace, and into your cozy private bath. This bath has the best of both worlds with it’s large two-person shower featuring separate controls, body sprays, and the hand-made English tile version of “A Coign of Vantage” by Lawrence Alma-Tadema make this the ultimate showering experience! Step around the corner to enjoy the large double whirlpool bath, Doc Kester’s remedy to all that ails you. Located on the first floor.

The Cooper Suite - Iron Amethyst Inn

This room is named after the our home’s builder William Thompson and decorated in a cooper/mill style decor. The year was 1865 when an enterprising barrel cooper from Milwaukee named William Thompson journeyed to Mazomanie and began building this stately home. Financed by his success with the Mazomanie Flour Mill, Thompson constructed this impressive Italianate home. It contains rich burgundy wallpaper, regal carpet, hand-painted lincrusta frieze and ceiling medallion. Featuring a queen-size half-canopied iron bed with pillow-topped mattress. The adjoining luxury private bath features classic-styled fixtures, ceramic floor tile and six-foot double whirlpool, giving this room a true sense of royalty. Located on the second floor.

The Equestrian Rose Room - Iron Amethyst Inn

Named for Lenora Kester, the Doctor’s wife who lived in the house from 1899 to 1954 and especially enjoyed her gardens, which you see just out the windows. they also raised race horses in the carriage house. Decorated in an equestrian flair with rose accents this rooms is sure to impress. The king-size iron bed, large private bath, English Art-Nouveau shower tiles create a peaceful, atmosphere. Surrounding the corner whirlpool, note the hand-cast plaster cartouches depicting morning and night. Located on the second floor.

The Nordic Retreat - Iron Amethyst Inn

Imagine walking through the garden and down by the stream, going for a kayak or bike ride, sitting in the beer garden enjoying music and playing yard games. Find your way down to the spa for a massage, facial or time in the sauna and end your evening with music and a night cap from our 2one Speakeasy. Back at your room enjoy your very own whirlpool tub and after slip into your plush linens and a pillow top bed.

Mendota Lake House - James Baldwin Room

Downtown B&B perched on a hill looking out over Lake Mendota. We offer a light continental breakfast each morning and free off street parking. Easy access to downtown and the UW campus. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. Breakfast is included. We have 6 parking spaces shared between our 7 rooms.

Mendota Lake House - Gore Vidal Room

Downtown arts and crafts historic home on the shore of Lake Mendota. We have stunning vistas and just a short walk to downtown, the state capitol and just 1 mile to the UW campus. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. Breakfast is included, and we have 6 parking spaces shared between our 7 rooms.

The Stable Suite

This room is named after the stables Dr. Kester raised his race horses in. The queen-sized bed sits calmly amid the rustic-chic barn themed furnishings and decor. Features a full private bath, dining and living space, and private patio overlooking the Creek. Located on the first floor in Carriage House.

Mendota Lake House - Virginia Woolf suite

Downtown B&B on Lake Mendota and 1 mile to the UW campus. This 1st floor room has a separate lakeside sitting room. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. Breakfast is included, and we have 6 parking spaces shared between our 7 rooms.

Mendota Lake House - Walt Whitman Room

Arts and Crafts B&B downtown overlooking Lake Mendota and 1 mile to the UW campus. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. The Inn is being renovated in early 2025 and new photos will be posted upon completion.

Mendota Lake House - Oscar Wilde Room

Arts and Crafts B&B downtown and overlooking Lake Mendota and 1 mile to the UW campus. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. Breakfast is included, and we have 6 parking spaces shared between our 7 rooms.

Mendota Lake House - Tennessee Williams Room

Arts and Crafts B&B downtown overlooking Lake Mendota and 1 mile to the UW campus. Discounts available at Mendota Lake House Madison. Breakfast is included, and we have 6 parking spaces shared between our 7 rooms.