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Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock!

Cambridge vacation home with kitchen

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A lakeside property with a dock, a play area, and a house with a deck.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a stone staircase.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. A chandelier hangs above the table, and a vase with flowers is on the table.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a wooden ceiling beam, a large window, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a stone staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1002985 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Place, Lake Ripley
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ripley Park Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Historic School Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Ripley and Lake Ripley Park Beach. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Red Cedar Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cambridge Historic School Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cam-Rock Park Area - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 33 min drive - 28.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Possum Lodge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ripley Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cash & Olive's Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock!

Find your next lakefront getaway at this Cambridge 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental! Settled onto the banks of Lake Ripley, this roomy house boasts 3,000 square feet of living space packed with amenities to make your stay special. Hang out in the seasonal game room after you whip up something delicious in the fully equipped kitchen! For some lake fun, take the included canoe and kayaks for a spin, cast a line off the new private dock, or just kick back on the deck with a view of the wat

-- THE PROPERTY --

Driveway Parking for 4 Vehicles | Lake Views | 3,000 Sq Ft | Free WiFi

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room, Sleeps 6): Twin/Full Bunk Bed, 2 Twin/Twin Bunk Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: New private seasonal dock (mid-May-early October), furnished deck, gas grill, Adirondack chairs, canoe, 2 kayaks, life jackets
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV, games, game table, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster, island w/ seating
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, towels & linens, cleaning essentials, air conditioning, central heating
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level home, 2 exterior staircases to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, interior stairs required to access bedrooms on upper level
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), garage (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKES: Lake Ripley - sandy bottom, swimming off dock (on-site), Hope Lake (3.1 miles), Red Cedar Lake (3.5 miles), Rock Lake (9.7 miles), Lake Koshkonong (10.3 miles), Lake Kegonsa (19.0 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Lake Ripley Country Club (0.7 miles), Yahara Hills Golf Course (15.0 miles), The Oaks Golf Course (15.6 miles), Monona Golf Course (19.7 miles), Willow Brook Golf Course (20.7 miles)
PARKS + ATTRACTIONS: Ripley Park (0.8 miles), Cambridge Winery (2.2 miles), Dancing Goat Distillery (2.6 miles), CamRock County Park (3.2 miles), Aztalan State Park (12.3 miles), Lake Kegonsa State Park (16.7 miles)
MADISON: Olbrich Botanical Gardens (21.3 miles), Kohl Center (23.1 miles), Henry Vilas Zoo (23.3 miles), University of Wisconsin-Madison (23.4 miles), Camp Randall Stadium (23.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Dane County Regional Airport (27.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This multi-level home requires using 2 exterior staircases to enter. While it features a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the bedrooms located on the upper level
- The boathouse where the ping-pong table and the air hockey table are accessible in summer/fall months only, as it is not heated
- The homeowners occasionally bring their dogs to the property so this property may not be suitable for guests with allergies
- The dock is available seasonally from mid-May to early October. It is removed the second week of October
This is a quiet, residential neighborhood with year-round residents. Please be respectful of our neighbors. You may not have any more than the maximum number stated on the premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,985 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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NEW! Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck Kayaks Dock!
NEW! Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Ripley Park Beach and 17.5 mi (22-min drive) from La Follette County Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! to downtown Cambridge?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Lake Ripley.

Spacious Lakehouse w/ Deck, Kayaks, & Dock! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Lovely place

Everything as described. Great communication and everything went smooth. Would certainly recommend and consider staying again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tha lack of handrails made the site acess difficult for our older adults
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Provided everything we needed.

COVID changed our usual holiday plans so we decided to meet in the middle with some of our family at Lake Ripley. There was room for everyone and we enjoyed going into Cambridge to the local coffee shop. Although written in the description at the very end we missed the fact that the game room isn’t part of the house and isn’t usable in the winter months. We enjoyed our time together as family and would recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

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

Cute and comfortable!

The beds were comfortable, the home was very well stocked (both in the kitchen and in the games cabinet) and everything was as described. We had a great time on the lake and would recommend this place without hesitation! A couple notes depending on your situation: - There are a fair number of (somewhat tall and uneven) stairs down from where you park to get into the house and there are two curved stairways in the house as well, so this wouldn't be a great spot for folks with mobility issues - The nearby Ripley Park is a lovely spot with a nice playground and a great beach - but you do have to pay to get in ($5/adult, $2/kid) so be aware of that
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few issues.

The steps down to property were difficult and covered with leaves. After cleaning up the leaves, it was a bit easier. The lock box was very difficult. I have used lock boxes in the past, This one was very temperamental. The beds in the bunk bed room were not made up. There was a window open upstairs when we checked in. The basement door was also open. There was a tooth brush and underwear on the dresser in the bunk bed room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

michael

so so

The house was nice, but was left not cleaned up. It was as if we were the first people in the house this summer. The water was terrible, weedy, mucky. No way to get in and out of kayaks safely. Ladder at dock would make it more usable. There were many rules for guests to follow in a house that was left not ready for guests. The door across basement stairs did not latch securely, we did have a 2 year old and we needed to keep a cooler in front of it for safety purposes. The house did not give a fair warning about all the not so easy stairs outside, road to house stairs. The area was nice so would consider renting again in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Well appointed home in a great location

The home had everything we needed and more, including plenty of water sport equipment and, as a surprise hit for mornings and evenings, puzzles! The owners were communicative and welcoming, although it took VRBO literally weeks and multiple requests to give me their contact information when I had a question about life jackets (the home has quite a few, for children and adults).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wedding Weekend

We had a wonderful time celebrating our son's marriage and having this beautiful home be home base for everyone. I loved all the different spaces so we could all have separate conversations going without talking over one another. The view was spectacular. Be ready for lots of steps going down to the front door. If you have someone in your party who is elderly or handicapped, this may not be the place for you. Otherwise, we loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

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

A great gathering place for families.

A spacious household which accommodated our families well. Beautiful full kitchen. Awesome view of the lake. Not much room outside to play with little kids. Many steps due to the house location being on a hillside. Parking for four vehicles is bit of a stretch but our three full-size vehicles worked ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Beyond Expectation

This property has so much space to accommodate everyone in your group comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Great house on a fun lake

The Lake Ripley house was excellent for our large family gathering. We really enjoyed the large kitchen and dining area, plus ample bedrooms and baths. The lake is best for kayaking and fishing, but too weedy for swimming. We did kayak to the beach for a swim day. There was a pretty loud band playing at the marina on Saturday night, so not as peaceful as we would have hoped, but all other nights were quieter. We enjoyed the fire pit by the water’s edge and the huge deck. A few improvements are waiting to be done (broken pier, the gameroom needs some attention) but overall, but we are glad we stayed here. Lots to do and see in Cambridge… be sure to check out the garden and pottery stores in (and around) town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dock was very disappointing

Overall the inside of the house was great and had lots of room. The yard is small but it’s on a lake so can’t really expect a large yard. The reason for the 3 stars is the dock. It is very narrow and in rough shape. It is hard to fish from with just two people and is not really safe for kids. If the dock was replaced with a newer, larger dock then this would be a great place to rent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Perfect Lakehouse!

This is such a wonderful lake house! It had absolutely everything we could possibly need. They literally thought of everything! It is placed right on beautiful Lake Ripley in a quiet neighborhood. Beautiful views with lots of fun activities to be had by all. Our family had a wonderful time together. The neighbors are very kind and helpful. It has not been easy for them to have their quiet lake neighborhood, where they have lived for many, many years, interrupted by a weekly rental, but they were very gracious. I would recommend to anyone who stays here to respect the neighbors' property, especially sticking to only the parking spots in front of and to the side of the garage, to keep the noise levels down, and to watch your speed on the road. The neighbors are really kind people but need to be shown respect in regards to what is their own, as we all do. This is a beautiful place and we would love to stay here again in the future! It's a little piece of paradise and we are so thankful it was available to us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025