Title: Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! ![Exterior - Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89631100/89631027/c4a849a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89631100/89631027/4bcf0e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89631100/89631027/w1026h682x0y1-c2d1adce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89631100/89631027/4aed031c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89640000/89631100/89631027/e502d48d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Lake Ripley, this property offers serene lake views from almost every room and a brand new private pier perfect for relaxation. Unwind in the huge family room with bar or entertain on the patio with a built-in grill. With nearby access to a neighborhood private beach and park, experience life at the lake. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122330000/122323000/122322936/w1981h1574x0y0-374dd187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New and Modern 3-bedroom charming house 20 minutes from downtown Madison. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area 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. [Visit our Cambridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge.dx85726) [View more Holiday homes in Cambridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Private-Holiday-Homes.d85726-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.010746,-88.99183&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:glpeG%7Ced%7EO%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBSBS%40UBUBSDSBSBSDUDSDSDQDSDSDQFSFSDQFSFQFQHQFQFQHQFOHQHOHOHQHMJQHMJOHOJMJMJMJMHMLMJKJMLKJKLKJILKLKLIJILILILGNILGLGLGNGLGNELELENENELCNCNELCNANCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBNBN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFLHJHLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLJJLJJLLHLJLJLJLJLHNJNHNJNHLHPHNHNFPHNHPFPFPHPFPFPFRDPFRDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBTDRBRDRBR%40TBTBRBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTAR%3FTATARCTATARCTCRCTARCRETCRERCRERERERERERGPERGPERGPGPGRIPGPGNIPIPGNIPINININKNINKNILKLKNKLKLIJMLKJKLMJKJMLMHKJMHMJMFKJMFOHMFMHMFOFMDMFODMFODMBODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMEOCOCMEOEOCMEMGOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMKKGMKMIMKKIMMKKMKKKKMMMIKKMKMKOKMIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIOGQIQGOGQIQGSGQGQESGQGSEQESESESESESESCSCSEUCSCSAUCSCUASCUAUASAU%3FUASAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sOUyZMAxNRON3VzssvWw3l2MLeM=) Cambridge, WI ### What's nearby - ![#OrbitzTravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2424/8a348e1e-afdd-485e-aedd-87ac137f7fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Wisconsin-Madison 35 min drive \- 27.9 miles - Lake Ripley Lanes 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Lake Ripley Park Beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Cambridge Historic School Museum 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Cam-Rock Park Area 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Cambridge Taphouse 4 min drive - Kilt Man's Smoke House 11 min drive - Cambridge Winery 4 min drive - rockdale bar 8 min drive - Hering's Lake Ripley Inn 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!? ### What time is check-in at Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!? ### What time is check-out at Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison!? ### Where is Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Home - 3,500 sq ft - 20 min from Madison! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal H. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful lakefront location and plenty of space. We enjoyed boating and kayaking. ##### Neal H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary M. 15 May 2025 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! ##### Gary M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Dec 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary M. 8 Sept 2024 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! ##### Gary M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie K. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Very nice. Right on the water. Beautiful views ##### Natalie K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin T. 15 Jun 2024 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! ##### Robin T. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase B. 30 Aug 2023 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. ##### Chase B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn J. 15 Jul 2024 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! ##### Dawn J. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan W. 2 Aug 2023 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. ##### Dan W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael V. 18 Sept 2024 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. ##### Michael V. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A., Cary, Illinois 16 Nov 2023 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. ##### James A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary M. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our third time staying at this property. We have found the guest experience to be great! The property hosts are attentive to our questions. The location, cleanliness, and the ease of the check-in process are all fantastic. We will be making another reservation shortly! ##### Gary M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim M. 24 Jul 2023 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 ##### Jim M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda R. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The property was absolutely gorgeous. The property manager was very helpful. ##### Rhonda R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Q. 8 Jan 2024 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! ##### Jennifer Q. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### J H. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice place Good space ##### J H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonnie C. 13 Jun 2023 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. ##### Lonnie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anni M. 11 Aug 2023 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. ##### Anni M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. 3 Jun 2023 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. ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adi S. 12 Apr 2023 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! ##### Adi S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julie B., chicago, il 27 Aug 2023 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. ##### Julie B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary M. 16 May 2023 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. ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ---