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

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A room with a large window overlooking a deck with two wooden chairs and a view of a lake and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony on the upper floor and a covered porch on the lower floor.
A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with a striped table runner, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Place, Lake Ripley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Panther Intaglio Effigy Mound are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Busy Barns Adventure Farm and Hinchley's Dairy Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Towne Mall - 28 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 29 min drive - 44.1 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 36 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 37 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Possum Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mink Farm - ‬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.

How much is parking at Waterfront Lake Ripley getaway. Kayak, paddleboard and fish from private pier!?

On-site parking is available at the 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Cambridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ripley and Red Cedar Lake. Lake Ripley Lanes and Lake Ripley Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was well suited for our group of friends. The outdoor seating with a tv was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Nice, quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot on the water to play and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed. This house had everything possible that one would need and then some. Lake Ripley was the perfect size, not very crowded and perfect temp for swimming. The beach near by was a nice respite for the adults while the kiddos played. Mike our host was unbelievably quick in responding to my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was spacious , well equipped, and in a nice quiet area. Unfortunately we were not able to swim around the dock, but only fish due to extensive milfoil and lily pads. The house needs some TLC and cleaning. The surrounding neighborhood & neighbors we met were all lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly nice gathering areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a visitation/funeral. This house had enough space for us all to get our own private area, but also join together to reminisce and catch up. A terrible reason to all come together at a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
We are happy your large group was able to be hosted comfortably. The maids clean the property thoroughly after each rental. We’ve rented the home for 7 years now and have never have had complaints about the bathrooms. We apologize.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you made many lasting memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you Theresa. Happy you had a great time and would be willing to book again. We also appreciate the feedback about the glassware and will make sure we communicate with the maid about water spots on the wine glasses. When we bought and rehabbed the house we wanted to keep an older feel. We added modern conveniences (central air, heat, public sewer, internet, new beds...) but wanted to keep the character. Old wood beams, the stairs do creek, there was a cutout for a weirdly shaped window that we converted to an entryway shelf... Placed on it is a 1974 Boat Man's handbook and a 50-year-old can of PBR:) Maybe some see it as old but I think its cool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a great time! Ages from 3 to 41 and we all enjoyed our time. The swimming was done at Ripley Park but so much fishing and kayaking! My son caught a bowfin and he was on top of the world! Joanna was a great host and the welcome basket was more than what we thought it would be!! Thank you for making this a family trip worth remembering 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything we needed

Our family had a great time at this cabin. All 13 of us fit comfortably, and it had everything we needed for a successful family get-together. The kids loved playing in the yard and in the basement game room. The grown-ups like hanging out in the spacious living room/dining room/kitchen area. There was plenty of parking. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for being wonderful guests. Mike & Joanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean, Well-Appointed Lake House

The place was perfect for our needs. Corporate leadership meeting close enough to the office and Madison/Milwaukee to facilitate travel for everyone with a nice space for 10-12 people to get out of the office environment for a day of meetings. The house itself was clean and well taken care of, and certainly had more than enough space for 2+ families. We only had three people actually staying at the house, but outside of a complaint about an uncomfortable bed from a particularly picky individual, it worked out great. We didn’t take advantage of the lake but it seemed like everything that could be needed was available including towels and can koozies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Such a fun a creative thing to do for a corporate outing. Glad your event was a success. - Mike & Joanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Lake House

My husband & I were looking for a relaxing, quiet lake getaway for ourselves and our 3 boys. This house was perfect for us. It was clean, comfortable and had lots of nice “extras” - such as a welcome basket, plenty of beach towels, wood for the firepit, a closet full of board games, a fully stocked kitchen, lots of Wii games & a dart board. The owners were very easy to communicate with and quickly addressed a few minor issues we had during our stay. Lake Ripley is quiet and uncrowded - great for fishing, swimming, kayaking and tubing. We rented a pontoon boat that fit perfectly on the pier in the backyard and enjoyed the easy access to the lake it allowed us. We would definitely recommend this property and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you made many lasting memories. Mike & Joanna
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
There was a massive storms with trees down days before this stay. We had the tree service company out to handle all the damaged trees. We apologize about the sawdust by the gazebo and grill area. Happy that you were able to enjoy the rest of the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home in beautiful setting

A very pleasant stay in this well-appointed home! I rent a lot of VRBO and found this one to be one of the best provisioned houses I've stayed in. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook at home, and some extra touches that were a welcome surprise. The bedrooms were thoughtfully designed and beds were super comfy. I love it when my bed feels like the one I have at home. The house sits on a beautiful lake and we enjoyed our morning coffee while watching the geese and other birds. The neighborhood was very quiet. The house overall was comfortable and set up for a relaxing, no-hassle stay. The owners clearly know how to prepare for guests in both the arrival process/instructions and the set up of the house. We had a busy schedule while we were there with family activities in other local towns. We would love to revisit this house when we can stay home and enjoy the house, the lake and the serenity of the lake setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your experience at our lake home. We hope to get the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall stay was very good for our 3 generation group for 10 days. The bedrooms/beds were comfortable, the gathering spaces in the living room, dining room, outside deck, and basement gave us plenty of space for the 8 people in our group to be together or spread out. The nautical decor throughout the house was nice. The kitchen was VERY well stocked and had everything we need to make many family meals. We also used the charcoal grill and fire pits many nights. The 2 two paddle boards and 2 kayaks were great and in good shape. The paddle boat was broken and the gazebo was dirty. We cleaned the gazebo ourselves, but then didn't use it because there was no electricity for lights/fan. There is a big lawn that we used for croquet (provided) and bocci ball (we brought our own). The drains in both bathtubs needed to be cleared. Be aware that there is no swimming off the dock at the house, but it is a short drive to Ripley Park where you can pay 5/person to swim (nicely maintained beach), play tennis, basketball, playground. Dorthey Carnes Park is a hidden gem nearby for a hiking/bird watching.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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