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The Livingston Inn

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Consider a stay at The Livingston Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

Luxury Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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 calm lake surrounded by dense foliage.
    Lake Mendota
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.
    Capitol Square
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a tree in the foreground.
    State Street Shopping
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A large domed building surrounded by modern cityscape and a body of water.
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Breese Stevens Field
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ahan
    12 min walk
  • Eno Vino Downtown
    13 min walk
  • Vintage Brewing Company East
    6 min walk
  • LJ's Sports Tavern
    7 min walk
  • Bradbury's Coffee
    11 min walk

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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 steps from Lake Mendota and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison. James Madison Beach and The Sylvee are also within 10 minutes. 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

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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Very clean& friendly. Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Excellent hotel and very friendly owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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
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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.
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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.