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Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.

Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming

The Island Lake house is right on the water with a private pier. No other house gets you as close to Lake Ripley or has better sunset views than the Island! The swimming is excellent with hard bottom sand frontage and no weeds.

Please note that during the peak weeks of late June July and early August we have weekly rentals that are Friday to Friday. Please contact me about alternative blocks during that time.

Why rent the Island?

- Brand cable broadband WIFI. blazing fast! New OLED 65 inch flat screen TV with Dish Network.

- Recently renovated with an attractive, modern kitchen that has granite counters, and stainless steel GE Profile appliances.

- Use of a kayak and a stand up paddleboard are included with your rental. Speed boat, pontoon boat available for rental through Skipper Buds- Madison, Pierless Rentals and Good Time Rentals WI.

- Property features your own private pier and sandy, “swimmable” shoreline.

- The house is located right on the water and boasts breathtaking views of the lake.

- The property faces west for incredible sunset views over the water.

- Quaint town of Cambridge features great restaurants and shopping.

- Lake Ripely has excellent fishing.

- Only 2 Hrs from Chicago! - Less Driving = More Vacation!

- Recently remodeled with smart design, Lake Ripley Island Lane is a completely private, three-bedroom waterfront vacation home located in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Crystal clear Lake Ripley offers all of the serenity of 'The Great Northwoods' without the long drive.

There are tons of unique activities in the area, including an awesome drive-in movie theater. This theater is one of the last drive ins in Wisconsin. The Cam-Rock bike trails attract visitors from all over the Midwest.

The town, Cambridge, is vacationland at its finest, with quaint shopping and excellent family dining. Great fishing, water sports, golf, and tennis are a few of the activities that are waiting for you. Apple picking, dairy farm tours, drive-in movies, and stock car races are just a few of the family activities within 15 minutes of the property.

There is a screened gazebo, 8 feet from the water, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Excellent beds and linens, all brand new. Everything is provided for you. Enjoy your vacation at this great property. The amenities, sandy shoreline, and breathtaking sunsets will keep you coming back every year.

Property manager

Jason

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 29

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children 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 area

Map
Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cambridge Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Koshkonong - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Fireside Dinner Theatre - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison - 27 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurt's Never Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kranky's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ripley Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming 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 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marcia c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, very nice day in a beautiful Lakeside property.
I give this rental a five stars overall. The property contact was very responsive. The location so close to the lake is just perfect. Great for a girls weekend away. Only constructive feedback. Is there a couple of things that should be repaired on the property, such as a cracked sink, But nothing that overall affected the functionality of the rental for us. Neighbors were very quiet and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Fishing Trip
This property is comfortable, peaceful, and updated. It has the term of an older home with a conveniences of updated interior. I went with one friend and we fished for four days off the pier. No boat. We caught fish every day and many of them keepers. I love this Vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cambrige vacation on the lake
Enjoyed time there, weather was beautiful. Views were nice and enjoyed the gazebo. Being older, the pier was not in the best condition for us. Being close to the lake was what we wanted. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lakefronthouse for late summer stay for 3 adults & 2 dogs
Enjoyed relaxing in screened gazebo and on deck and view of sunsets on the lake. Some probs with smoke detector and no propane for gas grill but owner responded quickly to replace tank so overall it was a great spot.for our 3 day vacation. Son in law even did some fishing and kayaked. He mentioned that ,if we came again, he would bring his boat as there is a launch at end of the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and stay
Well equipped and maintained property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and sweet
We visited for a short stay for a business team meeting. It was nice to spend the morning and evening on the dock. Beds were comfortable and the home was exactly what we expected and needed. The only small issue was that the water pressure was low.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D., Joliet, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
The area was secluded and quiet, Fishing off the pier was good. Was a very quiet and relaxing fishing trip! Would definetwly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calming Stay with a Beautiful View
My wife and I were very happy with our stay at the Lake Ripley House. It was so calming to view the lake from the main living area and with just a few steps outside to be on the lake itself. The shallow water around the pier is perfect for swimming or just simple wading in the sunshine. The house has all the amenities for a fulfilling weekend or weekday getaway. we hope to stay at the lakehouse again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and clean.
This was a great stay and a great property for our family. We were in town for a wedding and everything was just great. Location, clean and well maintained. The owners were very easy to work with and communication was very good. Would definitely choose this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dima K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed for a short but great time! Fishing was good weather was perfect. But had to leave a day early for work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake is Great!
This lake house is as described--right on the water, and in good weather it would be fantastic. It's kitchen is very well equipped and the large bottle of water is a bonus for making coffee and drinking water. Like many rural homes, it's no doubt on well water with a high sulphuric content....smells but is harmless. Thank you to the owner for providing the big water dispenser. We used it!! There are many oddly conflicting rules regarding what to do with the laundry as you leave. We just chose one -- and stripped the sheets off the used beds and left them in the laundry room. This was a nice getaway and the area is close to little towns, and road houses for meals, and Madison is extremely close....like a 1/2 hour away. The only downside for us was the TV....we were trying to watch details of Hurricane Ian so it was frustrating. TV-Plus just kept buffering and play time amounted to stints of 3-20 minutes. There was no consistency. We never could access Dish which was part of the setup, but there were no directions for use. Netflix was accessible but buffered constantly too. Perhaps this was all due to very high winds for the first few days we stayed. It's something to check with the owner about if you plan to watch any television. All in all a comfortable and lovely setting and set-up. Beds are all very comfortable, and it would be perfect for a larger family. With just two of us, we had oodles of space. Because it was cold and windy we didn't ever use the outdoor screened space which would have been a great spot in mid-summer. In late September we instead sat wrapped up on the dock and enjoyed the setting sun. Thank you Jason and Natasha for your island vibe home on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place to stay on the lake
Clean, quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Ripley
We really enjoyed our stay at the Lake Ripley home! We were very fortunate to have beautiful weather that allowed us to BBQ and enjoy the sunsets while having dinner in the screened in gazebo! We also enjoyed taking our kayaks out on the lake as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Fishing, Quiet, Relaxing,
Just can't beat the location for peace and quiet, a great view of the water and sunsets, and good fishing right from the dock. Great variety of spots to visit in Cambridge and Lake Mills. An outstanding vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Island Place on Lake Ripley
Really charming and cozy. Great to be right on the water. Morning coffee, sunrise, and fishing unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEWARE - love the town, not this house
Rented this property for two weeks. The good- house was clean and well stocked. Clean linens, comfy beds. Beautiful views, especially the sunsets. Very peaceful and it wasn’t crowded on the lake. The weekends were a little more crowded, but manageable even with tubing or other motor sport activities. PROBLEMS - lake is indeed very weedy, more weedy than other WI and MI lakes we have visited. There are 3 beds, but it’s really a 2-bedroom. It wasn’t an issue for us, but I know it could be a concern for others. The 3rd bedroom is an open loft immediately at top of stairs. Air condition did not work that great upstairs, but they had fans. MAIN problem we had was the rotten egg (sulfur smell) that happened any time we turned on the water, whether it was to wash hands or dishes, brush teeth or take a shower, the rotten egg smell from the water was very intense. We thought it would get better after a few days, but it did not. Caused eye burning and most of us didn't want to take showers or use water. I did reach out to the owner who suggested we turn up the hot water. However, for safety reasons, we decided against it since hot water was already very hot and didn’t think it would help as the smell was happening even with cold water. With this being an issue, make sure bring lots of drinking water to also use for brushing teeth. Owner also mentioned that they were getting a new well hookup in two weeks, which is great for those who rent after the problem is hopefully resolved, BUT, this is admitting he knew there was a water issue and it is problematic enough to need to fix…so, perhaps you should not be renting out your property until problems are fixed. We were also inconvenienced, by not being able to do laundry. As I mentioned, we rented this home for two weeks and this was a major inconvenience. There is a washer and dryer there, but they recommend not using them as they can’t guarantee clothes won’t be ruined from the high iron content. This should have been noted prior to renting it out, especially for two weeks! One more thing to note is that this home says it sleeps 10…beware of this. Not sure where 10 people would sleep, maybe 6-7 people max. Please note rental is for 4 people and you will pay for extra persons. I had to pay for our 5th person for the entire stay even though they weren’t even staying for half of the time. I did know this prior to paying, but it seems a little shady and unnecessary to me. Found owner to be rude and dishonest.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Lake Break
Had a wonderful time kayaking, swimming and relaxing in this amazing lake house. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front charmer
Updated lake front cottage in a cozy community. Well stocked kitchen and excellent view of the lake, just right for a gorgeous sunset. Sit on the dock and drink your morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and beautiful lake
You will feel right at home! House close to the water and clean water. Catch fish right from the dock. Quiet neighborhood. No fire pit allowed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!
Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed fishing right off the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a quiet getaway
We were looking for a quiet place to rest and recharge with our family and this was perfect! We cooked meals together, played games, watched movies, and our 11 year old loved kayaking, fishing and even swimming (Brrrr - in October) off the dock. The kitchen was well appointed for cooking meals and the couch and TV set up was comfortable for the whole family. We loved having access to Netflix, Disney, etc for inclement weather. We visited Schuster’s Farm for the corn maze, petting zoo and SO many fun activities for the kids (highly recommend!) and Madison was a quick 30 minute drive for restaurants and shopping. It was the best of both worlds, quiet, country retreat and access to bigger city amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on a lovely lake.
The property was a wonderful getaway retreat. Perfectly located on a beautiful lake and yes, the sunsets were magnificent. We were there in autumn so we took advantage of some quiet kayaking among a group of gulls. It's near some amazing hiking spots if you like to explore. The house itself is cozy but modern - we were very comfortable. It's a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
Wish we could have stayed longer, beautiful home. Very peaceful and quiet, every thing we needed was there. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021