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Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Lake Ripley Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Jefferson Speedway
  • Cambridge Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!

Stunning property with 150 feet of Level frontage on Lake Ripley (no stairs from backyard to the pier). Enjoy gorgeous lake views from almost every room in the house, Entertain from your gorgeous patio with awnings and a built in grill. Brand new private pier, huge family room with bar and new wood floors, sunny dining room full of windows, large bedrooms upstairs with HUGE walk in closet with built in wall safe in primary bedroom. The neighborhood private beach is right next door and the park with playsets and bocce court right across the street. Experience just how amazing life at the lake can be! Fireplace in main living room is ornamental only.

Property manager

John Hamner
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is on the beach. Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hinchley's Dairy Farm and Busy Barns Adventure Farm. Korth Park and Jefferson County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley Lanes - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cam-Rock Park Area - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cambridge Winery - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dancing Goat Distillery - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurt's Never Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kranky's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ripley Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cambridge holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ripley Park Beach and Lake Ripley Lanes. Cam-Rock Park Area and Cambridge Historic School Museum are also within 2 miles (3 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. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Break On The Lake

The property location was great. The house was spacious and clean. The fishing was fantastic from the dock.What more can you ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake house

We enjoyed our stay, the kids especially liked the pool table. Big house, great views, we were right on the lake. We had a couple of small problems with the cleanliness but John took care of them right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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

Beautiful

The property was absolutely gorgeous. The property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Relaxation

The house was as advertised. It was clean, spacious, and located in a nice neighborhood. The location had nice access to main roads. The fishing from the dock provided action from bluegill and largemouth bass. Overall, a very relaxing and nice stay and we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Great location Great Lake and a house big enough for 10

Very well laid out and in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

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

Nice place on the water

We rented the house to have our family Christmas. The place was perfect for us. Enjoyed our time so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Amazing

Very nice. Right on the water. Beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Stayed on this beautiful piece of property in July 2024. The nicest vacation property that I have rented in 35 years! Beautiful and well-designed home on a beautiful lake. The home has more amenities than most including kayaks, paddle boards, nice gas grill, fire pit and very large stone patio. The views of the water are amazing!!! Fishing was great and caught my biggest walleye. I will be returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Extended family wedding stay

The house was more than accommodating! Loved the floor plan. Plenty of rooms/beds for family of 8 with room for more. Lower level is very spacious. Open kitchen was great for cooking with plenty of space and tables for dinning. With 2 areas to lounge allowed adult kids to do what they wanted. The real gem was the backyard patio and fireplace! We spent most of our time in the backyard enjoying the lake view,. This property has a spacious area to play in the water also. Highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Fun house with all the amenities

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the house! The water amenities - the kayaks and the stand up paddle boards were so much fun! The extra large patio with the fire pit were beautiful and we made a fire in the fire pit every night. The house was big, with 2 family rooms and a pool table which we played on everyday. The kitchen was well appointed. We hope to return there in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie C.

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

Siblings (& families) Getaway

This property is exactly as advertised, and was perfect for our family getaway. Spacious, comfortable, charming, relaxing…. Cambridge also has nice dining, coffee… options too. If in the area again, we will definitely be looking to rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

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

Great Lake House for Large Group

The house was in a perfect location, right on the lake, and had everything my group of friends needed for a comfortable stay. The well water had a pretty strong metallic smell in the showers but I think that's to be expected in the area. Communication with the owner was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Fun in the Sun

Very spacious home. Beautiful deck with lake view. Two firepits, one on the deck (gas) and one in the yard (wood burning). Wood provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A., Cary, Illinois

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

Lake Ripley House

Very nice, clean, spacious home (all as described). No first floor bedrooms, may be an issue if anyone in your group has trouble with stairs. Owner communication was simple, straightforward, perfect. Nice quiet neighborhood. We were near enough to Madison for our "event" that the distance (from Madison) was more of a plus. I wish I had brought a canoe (not the fault of the property!). They had inflatables and paddle boards, but the time of year we went (late fall), a canoe would have been a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie B., chicago, il

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great setting but some improvement needed

Really loved the setting and we had a great time .... but we had some significant difficulties that caused undue stress and discomfort: 1. We never received the access code through email per the VBRO communication. We needed to contact the manager for appropriate access late at night with a 5 month old. When we did get access, the access did not work again the following night when our family was returning from a reunion, also late at night. Each time, it took 15-30 minutes to reach out to the manager so we could get in. 2. The garbage cans in the garage were overflowing and had a ton of flies and really smelled. When we did get the garage access code to get into the house, the flies then came into the house. We probably killed 100 the next morning. 3. There were no towels in the master bedroom. When we went to the linen closet to get a towel, the one we got was covered in black mold stains. Recommend a deep cleaning for the home - baseboards, etc. Wonderful setting and potential but the access and garbage were unacceptable for the price of the rental. It seemed that no one knew we were coming and had the place appropriately set up. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

BEAUTIFUL VIEW BUT DIRTY

The house itself is lovely, but the house had not been cleaned. Refrigerator was dirty, all floors dirty, bathrooms dirty, and window sills dirty. Blinds were full of dust and hadn't been cleaned in a long time. When we contacted the property manager, he was responsive and had someone come out and clean. However, when you pay a very large fee for a rental, you expect it to be clean. The garage door did not work, nor was it easy to access the front door. There was water standing int he garage, and the garage door was fixed after letting the property manager know it was broken. The patio had not been swept or hosed, and the table and chairs on the patio were also very dirty. The BBQ was also dirty. Overall, I was very disappointed that the property had not been cleaned for our arrival. This was a big event for my family and the place was not ready. The owner's daughter-in-law was kind enough to come and clean, but that was the job of the property manager. Mr. Hammer was responsive, but my family arrived from California to a very dirty house, and patio. I would recommend that if you wish to rent this place, you make sure you talk to the property manager and make your wishes clean. The property is way too far from Madison and is in a sleepy little town with just a few opportunities for groceries or take-out food. We were there for a graduation at the University and we spent way too much time in the car going back and forth.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

J H.

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

Nice place

Good space
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anni M.

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

Nice place!

There was a pipe leak of some kind. John's wife went to the place and had it fixed while we were out. The issue was resolved without us getting bothered us. They even let us checked out late which is very nice of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great "Lake House" Stay

Exactly what we were looking for an Extended Family weekend. The House was great and we'll stocked for all kinds of activities for both adults and kids. Kids enjoyed the Toys, adults the beautiful bar. We utlized the Large patio, firepit, inflatable kayaks, paddle boards and nice dock. Fishing was great off the dock plenty of sunfish and even some decent Bass. The huge side room was great for some separation of louder activites from anyone resting. Internet worked well for us too. The area was nice, enjoyed walking some along the road and town had a few restaurant options and a nice coffee shop. I think we'll plan to come back at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adi S.

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

Beautiful and spacious cottage

This cottage was amazing! The property manager took care of the smallest detail - sugar and ample flour in the kitchen cabinets to bath soap and shampoo in the washrooms! Typically you won’t see that in rentals. So great to think about the little things that make an experience delightful. The cottage is super spacious on the main floor. We were 9 of us and a dog but didn’t feel tight ATALL as there was more room to hang out than what we needed. The open lake view is a great plus on rainy or cold days and Madison is 20 min away. All in all a beautiful and spacious cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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