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Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Sport court
Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14264 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier!

Whether you're looking to relax in a quiet peaceful setting or you are excited to fill your days with water sports and local activities, our home is a great backdrop for your time on Lake Ripley. We are situated on a private road in the Milwaukee Bay section of the lake. The bay is in a "no wake" area and is ideal for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding right from our private pier. For the swimmers in your party, there is a sandy beach and excellent swimming area at Ripley Park less than two miles away. The park also boasts tennis courts, disc golf, basketball, soccer fields, playground, and a snack shack! If your style is a bit more adventurous and you’re looking to tube and water ski, Lake Ripley is a 420 acre lake with two boat launches; so feel free to bring your boat and dock it at the end of our pier during your stay. Our home has great spaces for entertaining including a finished walkout basement, 2 decks overlooking the lake, a screened in gazebo and a large fire pit down by the lake.

The Main Level:

- Recently remodeled large kitchen with lake views. Well-appointed; perfect for cooking meals

- Large dining table with a view of the lake

- Large sectional sofa in Living Room

- Flat Screen television with cable, chromecast and DVD player

- Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and a set of twin bunk-beds

- Bedroom 2 has two sets of twin bunk-beds

- Mudroom with washer and dryer

- Full bathroom


Upper Level:

- Large master bedroom with king bed, private balcony, flat-screen television, and coffee bar

- Bedroom 4 has a queen bed and a set of twin bunk-beds

- Full bathroom


Lower Level (basement):

- Finished basement perfect for entertaining, game playing, darts, and Wii

- Additional full fridge and freezer for your use.

- Dining/game table

- Large sectional sofa

- Walkout access to yard and lake.


Outside:

- Walkout from the main level onto the large deck with 6 amazingly comfortable Martha Stewart swivel lounge chairs

- Outdoor dining table and chairs on the main deck.

- Screened in gazebo with ceiling fan and flat-screen television with Chromecast. Gazebo has an outdoor sectional sofa and two chairs-seats 8

- Large slate patio area with fire pit - perfect for s'mores

- kayak, 2 paddle-boards, fishing equipment and a pedal boat for your use during your stay.

- Floats and sand toys to take along with you to the public beach which has a large sandy area for kids to play.


Miscellaneous:

- Home was renovated in 2016/2017.

- New mattresses and bedding

- Completely air conditioned

- Gas fireplace in living room area

- Cable and WiFi/high-speed internet included

- Water coolers in kitchen and upstairs foyer

- Linens, towels (both bath and beach) included

- Parking for up to 6 vehicles

- Charcoal grill


More about our house and the area:

Lake Ripley is a wonderful place to make memories and get away from it all. If you enjoy fishing or going out on a kayak, pedal-boat or paddleboards, our no wake Milwaukee Bay is perfect for you. Don’t be surprised if you see deer, turtles, cranes and more as you troll around this section of the lake. Fun Fact: the state-record bass was caught on Lake Ripley.

During your stay, get out on the lake, visit the park, head into town or take advantage of the local trails. Take the kids (or grandma if she’s game) skiing or tubing. Stopover at Lake Ripley Park and enjoy its public beach with great swimming, tennis, snack bar and a playground for the kids. Visit the town of Cambridge, home of Rowe Pottery. You are on vacation so buy a few items at the charming shops in town and have a glass of wine or drink a beer at one of the local restaurants/bars, Cambridge Winery or Bourbon Distillery (It’s 5 O’clock somewhere).

Enjoy a scenic hike or biking on the trails within CamRock County Park. Bike rentals are available from the local Cambridge bike store in town. For those seeking to explore outside of Cambridge, additional restaurants and shopping in Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills are a short 15 min drive. The Johnson Creek Premium Outlet Mall is 25 minutes away and downtown Madison is a 35 min drive.

Sportsmen will appreciate the Milford Hills Hunting Club. Located 25 minutes away, it’s an easy drive to one of the Midwest's premier hunt clubs and wing-shooting destinations. The water parks and Ho Chunk Casino in the Wisconsin Dells are an hour away.

At night, you can roast s’mores around our fire pit, hit the drive-in movie theater or watch a demolition derby and stock car races at the Jefferson County Speedway. If the bugs get bad late night, head inside our screened-in gazebo.

Rest and relax, have an adventure or do a little bit of both. We hope you make many memories and enjoy your stay at our lake house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge!

Property manager

Mike Carl

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boat on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2840 sq ft (264 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cam-Rock Park Area - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cambridge Winery - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Dancing Goat Distillery - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fireside Dinner Theatre - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurt's Never Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kranky's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ripley Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier! located?

This family-friendly Cambridge vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ripley Park Beach, Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Historic School Museum. Cam-Rock Park Area is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We were in town for a wedding just down the road at Villa Buonincontro. The house was just as described and easily accommodated 3 families. There was of room for each family to have privacy and plenty of room for us all to gather together. We plan to rent again in years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
House had plenty of room for 9 of us to lounge in the living/dining area and relax on the deck. Beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the lake views and boating and kayaking. Very nice lake. Pier had plenty of room to tie up my ski boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The house was so warmly decorated and relaxing. LOVED the very thoughtful snack basket! Everything about this home made for a very relaxing long weekend. And the Fireworks over the lake were beautiful to watch. Thanks for the text message giving us a heads-up!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
This was the best stocked house we have ever stayed at. Everything we needed to cook, clean up, and play was there. The outdoor space was fantastic. The kids loved fishing off the dock, boating, and playing in the yard. The beach toys and towels were already there and the kids had a blast at the local beach. We had fun playing both kid and adult board games at night. We were in town for a wedding and this house ended up being the hang out spot for the whole family. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wisconsin graduation
We ad grandparents, siblings and parents at the house. It was perfect! View great in the morning, and great host who was super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a college reunion!
The lake house was a perfect home base for our group of 10 college friends. There was plenty of space across all 3 floors. We parked our pontoon at the end of the dock, enjoyed the firepit and charcoal grill, and loved all the lawn toys/games that were already on the property. The house is also a short drive to some local haunts like Lake Ripley Inn, Cash & Olives, and Mink Farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dezeray H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location with lots of room.
It was great for hosting a large group. The place was quite unkept with lots of cobweb, dust, and dirty bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Nanette G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation lake Ripley
Despite the things that I wasn’t happy with we had a nice weekend. I cleaned the gazebo before we went in it. The paddle boat was dirty and a lot of clutter on the property. The gas grill was filthy couldn’t be used. The handle on the front screen door is about to fall off. Those were just a few things. In general it would be a nice place if it was cleaned better & the outside was taken care of. I’m sorry I couldn’t give a better review.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Prasenjit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a weekend gataway
Had an year-end celebration with friends and families. The Owner seems nice and had quick communication on anything required. The property has huge amount of possible things that you need for a comfortable stay - you name it and you will get it there. The access is easy and staying was very comfortable. Rooms and restroooms were clean, neatly arranged and appropriate instructions awere placed. Highly recommend for a family gataway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip home
The open floor plan was ideal for our littles ones. The kitchen was fully equipped. Nice view of the lake. Cozy feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Weekend
Overall we had a great time. The Lake House is a little on the older side. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean but the glassware could use a good cleaning. This place worked well for what we were looking for. Would have no problem booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Gals' Getaway of 3 Generations
Wonderful lake-front home with lots of indoor and outdoor amenities! Mike was easy to communicate with and always promptly responded. Just wish we had more days to enjoy as my group only reserved for the weekend. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
House was nice and location was great. Plenty of kitchen utensils, games and things to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Great location and access to beautiful Lake Ripley!
Excellent access to a beautiful lake for family fun! We enjoyed fishing from the dock at the end of thee yard and kayaking and paddle boarding every day. The beach is close-by for swimming and is very clean with a huge, shallow area for young swimmers. The house has plenty of space both indoor and out.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and fun home.
There are many cozy spots to sit. The owner was great, he gave very quick replies to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has all the amenities needed for a lake house
Long yard, perfect for having a bunch of different yard games going at once. Plenty of space inside as well. Has all the amenities needed for a weekend on the lake. Host was communicative through the whole process.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynn O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spacious, cluttered, ...
Pros: Lots of space to spread out. Room for adults to have their own space and children another. Enjoyed the nature - view of lake, cranes, birds. Adequate parking for 3 cars; location is good for getting to Madison, a little farther to Milwaukee but doable. Cons: beds (definitely not new, master bed had spongy foam, no adequate blinds/drapes) - kitchen supplies mediocre to poor - old charcoal grill - peddle boat dirty and unappealing - garage and storage unit so cluttered hard to get to things. - difficult to cook since pots and pans provided not adequate. Seemed overpriced for what it was. On well water so have to buy water jug refills for dispenser. Owner provides first one. Would be nice if that information was provided beforehand. Photos do not accurately reflect the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We couldn’t have found a better home to celebrate our son’s graduation with family!
Such a comfortable home with great views, lake access and spectacular socializing spaces. It was the perfect spot for our family to gather to celebrate our sons graduation from UW Madison. Beautifully appointed home with a fabulous lake appeal. Feel so blessed to have found this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S., Wausau, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nautically awesome!
Great stay! Easy check in process, generous welcome basket and great location. Beautiful property and a quiet location. Our family of ages 2-65 all had a comfy weekend at the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Beth M.

Beautiful location!
The property at Ripley Lake is very cozy and has a great view of the lake. The amenities were great- very nice welcome basket, towels for the beach, s'mores roasters, etc. Unfortunately, while we were there, there was a stink bug infestation in the upper bedrooms. This made several adults in our party very uncomfortable and they ended up sleeping in bunk beds downstairs and on the couch. When I reached out to Mike, he was very responsive and send an exterminator as soon as he could. Unfortunately, it did majorly impact my ability to have a restful "babymoon" with our family, as the very pretty and well done main bedroom was impacted by the bugs. However, other than that, we enjoyed the property, the first floor living space and made fun family memories. We will definitely come back again- I'm guessing this was just a fluke problem!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Patty P., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fall getaway
We had a really fun weekend! House met our needs. Took kids to the beach and they fished off the dock. We used the paddle boat and paddle boards, grill and gazebo. Loved the big swivel chairs on the deck! House was cute and a little quirky!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
Good house to stay at in a quiet little community.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake vacation!
Great location and incredibly well-stocked house with amazing gift baskets. Cooler to use, beach floating, life preservers, etc. Pedal boat was very difficult to pedal, so we got a canoe which was awesome (caught some bass as well). Perfect family property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Relaxing getaway! House is spacious with plenty of activities/games for kids. Beds are very comfortable with clean rooms. Great welcome gift basket! & very pleased with extra shower supplies in the bathrooms. Overall we had a fantastic stay! Neighbors are closer than it looks on the listing but had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here!
Definitely stay here. House has everything and the stuff you may have forgotten. The owners are completely accommodating and really put the cherry on top. A rental is worth it as the pier is not swimming water. Will be back for sure!!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020