Mins to Downtown & Arsenal - The Retro Pad

Summary:
Experience the Retro Pad, where vintage charm meets modern comfort. This renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home is centrally located in Madison. Enjoy cozy beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a pet-friendly policy (with a fee). Relax in the spacious yard, unwind on the patio, or take a dip in the seasonal above-ground pool! Our photos feature both professional and real-time shots from our cleaning team, so you know exactly what to expect. We’d love to host you!

The Space:
**Our pool is closed for the season. It will reopen for Summer 2025.

The Retro Pad comfortably sleeps 12 guests. This is a split-level home with two bedrooms and one bath in the basement, and three bedrooms and one bath on the third floor.

Main Level: The living room boasts a comfy couch and two arm chairs so everyone can sit around and chat. There is also a 4-seater table in case any sports fans can't break away from the action during meals. On the opposite wall is a desk perfect for catching up on some work. There is also a guest book for feedback which we always appreciate! The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to serve up an amazing meal. There is a full sized fridge, stove, blender, microwave, coffee maker, pots and pans, and all the basic utensils you'll need. A sleek black marble kitchen table seats 6. Just off the kitchen is the garage which houses the washer and dryer. Get a tournament going and whoever loses has to fold laundry!

Downstairs Beds & Bath: This is a split-level home with two bedrooms and one full bath downstairs. The downstairs bathroom has been beautifully remodeled with a marble vanity and luxury walk-in shower (no tub). The basement is home to a super fun bedroom with 2 full sized beds with end tables and lamps so you can read late into the night. Combine rest with play with a game of chess or darts! The second downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and is for the divas in the group!

Upstairs Beds & Bath: Upstairs on the third floor are 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The first bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The third bedroom has a king bed. The upstairs bathroom is a shared hallway bath with the most adorable powder blue tile and a shower/tub. We love this retro bathroom!

Outside: Head on out to the patio and our seasonal above-ground pool! We have a charcoal grill and patio furniture for you to kick back and enjoy.

Parking: Four cars can park in the private driveway, and there is street parking. No garage parking.

Accessibility: This is a split-level home with no beds or baths on the main floor. There are 6 stairs up to 3 bedrooms and 1 bath upstairs, and 6 stairs down to 2 bedrooms and 1 bath downstairs. There are 4 steps from the back door to the yard.

NOTE: we have weekly maintenance and cleaning performed on our pool. The pool services do not take long and will not disrupt your stay. We will need access to the yard/pool area if you stay with us on service day. Thanks for understanding!

Guest Access:
The house has a digital combo lock pad. We will provide you with the code upon check-in.

The Neighborhood:
Located in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Madison. Our home is on a corner lot with a large yard and plenty of mature trees. A short drive (slightly over a mile) will take you to major grocery, food and basic necessities.

Getting Around:
We recommend driving and have parking for our guests however, Uber and Lyft service the area as well.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 21 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We want to provide our guests with maximum privacy and flexibility, so we have check-in and check-out automated. We will call and touch base on the phone, and we can always have someone come and help if you need it, but otherwise, we will leave you and your friends and family to spend time together.