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

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"The Island Lake House" on beautiful Lake Ripley - featuring a new screen house.

You'll feel like you're right on the water with the awesome lakeside yard.

The great room has amazing views of Lake Ripley & tasteful "Island Decor".

The Island is right on the water and features direct sunset views.

Oversized leather sectional is 10ft x 10 ft.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
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Pet-friendly
Parking available
Washer
Dryer

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Cambridge, WI

Lake Ripley Park Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Cam-Rock Park Area
‪4 min drive‬
Cambridge Winery
‪5 min drive‬
Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Sectional Sofa

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Busy Barns Adventure Farm and Hinchley's Dairy Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Korth Park, or check out an event or a game at Jefferson Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

Lake Ripley Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Cam-Rock Park Area - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Cambridge Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Jefferson Speedway - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Fireside Dinner Theatre - 16 min drive - 16.8 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?

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

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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the Water! Private Pier, Excellent Sunsets & Swimming located?

This family-friendly Cambridge holiday 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.

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Katelyn W.

11 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice house - listing lacks transparency

Some things to note - 2 bedrooms with nice bed 1 bed in a loft upstairs not as private as a bedroom and then ( this

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

susan V.

13 September 2024

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

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

marcia c.

3 November 2024

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

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.

27 September 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lola C.

27 August 2024

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

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

Cody S.

25 October 2023

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

Good location and stay

Well equipped and maintained property

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

1 October 2023

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

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.

27 September 2023

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

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

Richard S.

13 October 2023

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

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

Nikki B.

22 June 2021

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

Nice getaway on a beautiful lake

The view was fantastic and the screen gazebo was perfect for morning coffee. The house had everything we needed and the beds were amazing. We rented a pontoon and had a great time tubing around the lake. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christine Z.

28 November 2016

Nice enough, but...

The house was nice enough, location was beautiful. Our stay was marred, however, by the numerous rules, caveats, warnings, etc. that were found almost everywhere in the house. Nearly every table, window and bed had some type of sign indicating how it should be used/ treated. While anyone would want their house treated with respect, the owner went way overboard. If you are that paranoid, don't rent your house out. We were also asked to clean the house, vacuum, put out the trash, and put linens in the laundry room, yet we had already paid a hefty cleaning fee which you would assume covers all the above. And finally, and most disturbingly, it was obvious that someone else had been in the house during the daytime when we are out. The heat had been lowered and the bedroom door had been propped open with a trash can. We were upset at the thought that someone else had access to our belongings, especially the electronic devices. Not cool. Would not rent here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

2/10 Terrible

Ann R.

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

Laura L.

14 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

12 October 2022

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

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.

3 October 2022

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

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.

1 October 2022

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

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.

25 September 2022

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

Great quiet place to stay on the lake

Clean, quiet place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

23 September 2022

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

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.

10 September 2022

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

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.

7 September 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

18 June 2022

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

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.

29 May 2022

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

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.

23 May 2022

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

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.

17 May 2022

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

So relaxing!

Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed fishing right off the dock!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason

A true lover of the lake house! Jason wants you to come share the experience.

Why they chose this property

Sunsets, sand, screened gazebo. Not the biggest- just the best.

What makes this property unique

You are right on top of the water- its a place for water lovers!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Sectional Sofa

2 bathrooms

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