Large Houses
Ambrosia
225 East Lakelawn Place, Madison, WI 53703
Rent Range: $425 – $561
Number of Rooms: 27
Number of Adults: 28
Number of Children: 0
Membership Process:
Contact ambrosiamembership@madisoncommunity.coop or visit us in person.
Ambrosia's Mission:
Ambrosia is a home that actively creates a family community environment that strives for equity, trust, and belonging.
Neighborhood
University
Is Parking Available?
No. Off-street parking is not available.
What kind of parking is available?
Limited on-street parking available with a city permit (Zone 3).
Meals
Are all house meals vegetarian?
Not all meals are vegetarian (meat is served)
Vegetarian option at all meals?
Vegetarian option at all meals.
Vegan option at all meals?
No.
What other food options are available at some meals?
Vegan option at most meals. Nut-free option at many meals. Gluten-free option available upon request.
Is meat allowed in the house?
Meat is allowed
Are there any restrictions on meat in the house?
Meat is served at meals occasionally, but it must be purchased by individuals, and not reimbursed by the house. Most meals are vegetarian.
Meals/Week
7
Meals Cost
$125/month
House does not purchase meat
Food Membership Allowed
Yes
Meal Plan Participation
Required. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis.
Pets
Pets Allowed?
Yes
Current Pet Situation
9 cats.
Pet Policy
Pets that will spend any time in common space should be membershipped in.
Zoe Bayliss
636 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53703
Rent Range: TBD
Number of Rooms: 24
Number of Adults: 40
Number of Children: 0
Membership Process: We are all full for 2023-2024!!
In Our Words: After 67 years on W Johnson St, Zoe Bayliss is moving! Zoe Bayliss is excited to become part of the MCC community and immensely grateful to the members of MCC for the care and support they have shown to Zoe Bayliss.
Zoe Bayliss Co-op is a 23 bedroom house that is ½ block from Lake Mendota and across the street from the UW-Madison Campus. It boasts off street parking, raised garden beds and shared living, dining, Kitchen & library.
Statement from Zoe Bayliss Board of Directors: Over the last year and a half our community has has fought hard to preserve the last student housing cooperative in Wisconsin and one of campus' only affordable housing options. Today, we are elated to report success in our efforts to secure a new building.
We are conveniently located downtown, only a few steps away from everything. We are two buildings east of Memorial Union, and State Street is only a block away. Bus routes 4 and 6 stop a block away, and all other routes are just another block after that. All campus bus routes (80-82) are across . We also have a driveway for those who own vehicles. For those who bike, we have indoor and outdoor bike storage areas.
Is Parking Available?
no
What kind of parking is available?
n/a
Meals
More Information to come!
Pets
Pets Allowed?
Lothlorien
244 West Lakelawn Place, Madison, WI 53703
Rent Range: $482 - $631 Plus $90 in Foodshare
Number of Rooms: 31
Number of Adults: 24
Number of Children: 1
Membership Process
You can contact lothlorien by emailing Lothlorienmembership@madisoncommunity.coop
Once you have reached out, you should recieve a response email with basic info and a standard set of questions. After we recieve your responses, we will reach out to coordinate the rest of the process. All applicants (aka "membershippers") must:
1. Attend 2 membership events (such as hangouts). This may be done remotely for long-distance membershippers.
2. Following the 2 membership events, the membershipper must complete an interview, which may also be completed remotely for long-distance applicants.
3. Membership meetings must be announced 48 hours in advance on the house e-mail group.
4. Quorum for membership meetings is four members.
5. Accepting new members requires consensus to be reached at the first Elven Council after the membership meeting.
In Our Words
We are a community of approximately 25 people (both students, workers & others), along with one cat and three and a half dogs who share a large yellow castle on the shore of Lake Mendota. Founded in 1973, Lothlorien Co-op strives to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for people of all ages, sexes, races and sexual orientations. Many of our members are politically active in queer rights, labor rights, environmental and feminist movements. In the spirit of our egalitarian ideals, house decisions are made through Formal Consensus at weekly Elven Council meetings.
Is Parking Available?
Yes
What kind of parking is available?
Driveway; it is first come first serve. Only 4 spots are available.
Are all house meals vegetarian?
Yes
Vegetarian option at all meals?
Yes
Vegan option at all meals?
Yes
What other food options are available at some meals?
We try to accommodate people with dietary restrictions.
Is meat allowed in the house?
Yes
Are there any restrictions on meat in the house?
House does not buy meat.
Meals Cost:
$90/month
Food Membership Allowed?
Yes
Meal Plan Participation:
Required
Pets Allowed?
Yes, though we are currently "dogged out".
Current Pet Situation:
1 free-roaming cat, 3.5 dogs, a few rats, and lots of fish
Pet Policy:
1. Only one cat or dog is allowed to live in anyone's room at a time.
2. Dogs, cats (or any other animal over 5 lbs) must be membershipped and must meet all other membershipped pets before admittance.
3. Any other animal under 5 lbs that will stay in a members room does not need to be membershipped.
International
140 West Gilman Street, Madison, WI 53703
Rent Range: $349.69 XS, 388.16 SM, $432.82 MED, $467.94 LG
Number of Rooms: 26
Number of Adults: 26
Number of Children: 0
Membership Process
Please email our membership coordinator at internationalcoop@gmail.com if you would like a tour of the house, to inquire about any room openings, or to receive International's written application form. Applicants must submit a written application, which should take at least 30 minutes to fill out with thoughtful and detailed responses. Next is a video interview with the current members of International. The interview will be held remotely, and we humbly request that they are recorded, so housemates who are unable to attend can watch.
We recognize that some new international students may not be able to pay the security deposits or rent on time. We acknowledge this difficulty and extend flexibility to those who need it. Our finance team can work with you to create a payment plan that best meets your financial situation.
In Our Words
The International Co-op has been around for over 50 years. Our premise is that a diverse group of people can live together cooperatively, allowing each member both a sense of community and the freedom to determine their own affairs. We endeavor to create a comfortable atmosphere that is safer for marginalized groups, while supporting our values of equity, climate, and social justice. We are culturally diverse, multilingual and internationally mindful, with about half our housemates from the United States and half from abroad.
We communicate and make decisions as a house by majority votes at house meetings which are held weekly on Sundays. To keep rent low and cultivate shared stewardship of our home we divide household responsibilities and elect house members to different house jobs on a semester-based cycle (~every 4 months). Amenities at International that are included in rent are: on-site laundry, high-speed internet, some parking, indoor/outdoor bike storage, an upright piano, a fully stocked tool room, cleaning supplies, study room/library, fully stocked kitchen/pantry, and some bedroom furnishing if desired. Our co-op is located two blocks away from State Street, two blocks from Lake Mendota, and a short walk away from the UW-Madison campus.
Is Parking Available?
Yes
What kind of parking is available?
Driveway ($5/month)
Are all house meals vegetarian?
Yes, the house does not purchase meat.
Vegetarian option at all meals?
Yes, this is a part of house policy.
Vegan option at all meals?
No, but cooks will often accommodate dietary restrictions.
What other food options are available at some meals?
Other accommodations can be made by communicating with the house.
Is meat allowed in the house?
Yes, personal meat can be purchased and cooked in the house. Cooks can also make meat for house dinners but will pay for this out of pocket.
Are there any restrictions on meat in the house?
Yes, raw meat is only allowed to be stored in a designated freezer.
Meals/Week:
6 total. Dinner on Sunday-Thursday and brunch on Saturday will be prepared by the housemates who were elected to cook that semester.
Meals Cost:
$115/month
Meals Cost Notes:
All food purchased for ICH is vegetarian. Food purchases include all basic kitchen staples (like rice, beans, flour, bread and tortillas), spices and sauces, tea and coffee, tofu, cheese, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. We try to purchase in bulk and from local vendors with ethical trade/employment practices when possible to support our mission of sustainability.
Food Membership Allowed?
Yes - Food co-oping without house membership allows access to our slack communication channel, the kitchen, pantry, and fridges and all house food at any time. Prepared meals included as part of the food co-oping fee are 1) dinners Sunday through Thursday and 2) brunch on Saturday.
Meal Plan Participation:
Required. Participating in the house meals is an important part of building our community.
Pets Allowed?
Yes, pending house discussions
Current Pet Situation:
5 cats total, 3 who roam common areas and two who stay in personal rooms
Pet Policy:
As an incoming applicant with a pet, we will ask you a series of pet-related questions at your interview to determine compatibility with the house. Once you move into the house, current housemates with pets will work with you to determine compatibility with their pets