Upscale Lakefront Cabin with Boats, SUP's, Kayaks, swimming & fast internet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Cambridge, WI

Lake Ripley Park Beach5 min drive
Jefferson Speedway6 min drive
Cambridge Winery6 min drive
Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Extra Bathroom (toilet only)

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom (shower)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This upscale Lakefront summer cabin 25 mi from Madison, on Lake Ripley has been in our family for generations. The 1950’s midcentury modern décor never goes out of style, but has been updated with new appliances, central AC, remodeled bathrooms, new beds, and fast internet.
From the dock you can fish, swim, or launch one of our many SUP paddle boards, canoe, rowboat, or pontoon boat.
Closest city is Cambridge, a gem with a quintessential American small-town main street, pottery/arts community, good restaurants & nice coffee-shop & ice cream. Madison is a short drive away. The CamRock trail system is nearby - great for hiking & mountain biking On the lake: Fast boating only allowed between 11:00 am to 7:30 pm (although mostly concentrated on weekends). Other times reserved for those with a slower pace (kayaks, swimmers, fishing).
*** Everyone in your party must know how to swim ***

Property manager

Rosemary & Jussi Snellman

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must know how to swim, for safety reasons

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Subject to prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this cabin is on the beach. Lake Ripley Park Beach and Cam-Rock Park Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Ripley Lanes and Busy Barns Adventure Farm. Hinchley's Dairy Farm and Korth Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

Lake Ripley Park Beach - 5 min drive
Jefferson Speedway - 6 min drive
Cambridge Winery - 6 min drive
Busy Barns Adventure Farm - 9 min drive
Fireside Dinner Theatre - 17 min drive

Getting around

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Kurt's Never Inn - 14 min drive
Pickle Tree - 13 min drive
Kroghville Oasis - 12 min drive
Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - 16 min walk
Keystone Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Lakefront Cabin with Boats, SUP's, Kayaks, swimming & fast internet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Upscale Lakefront Cabin with Boats, SUP's, Kayaks, swimming & fast internet located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cambridge cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ripley Park Beach, Cam-Rock Park Area and Lake Ripley Lanes. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Cambridge Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jussi S., Madison, WI USA

2 Jan 2024

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

Lots of privacy, cute cabin

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute, private, lakefront cabin. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

28 Jul 2022

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

Quintessential Wisconsin Lake House!

This was our second time renting this wonderful lake house full of nostalgia. With its classic lake house styling and retro decor, it was so easy to put away the phone and enjoy all of the amenities of simpler times. We listened to records, played games, and enjoyed doing puzzles out on the porch overlooking the beautiful lake. If you can force yourself out of the coziness of the cabin, there is a wonderful dock for nature watching (we saw a bald Eagle), fishing, sunbathing and swimming. The Snellman’s offer a pontoon boat at no additional charge and we spent hours tootling around on the lake. Our family also enjoyed paddle boarding on the lake. There is a fire pit for s’mores and star gazing. The town of Cambridge is a quaint town minutes away with some wonderful places to enjoy breakfast and coffee or to have dinner at Plow. Lake Mills is also a sweet little town with a great brewery, Sunshine Brewing Company. We did pub trivia on Wednesday night and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and awesome beer. Lake Mills is also the place to go for lunch on Fridays when the American Legion opens up their storefront and sells the most delicious hamburgers and cheeseburgers. We enjoyed them in the park across the street. There is also a classic Drive-In theater near this cabin, so there is no shortage of fun things to do around the area. The Snellman’s were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for the classic lake house experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

25 Jun 2022

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

Fun and relaxing

Everyone enjoyed their time at this property. Having a cabin with lakefront, a dock, and a pontoon made this extra special. I grew up with my grandparents having a home on Lake Ripley so I knew how special this area is. We loved the fishing, the swimming, the boating and the quiet of the lake. Very clean and homey.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

18 Aug 2021

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

Darling cabin on a great lake, with pontoon included!

We had such a good time at this cabin and would definitely stay there again! The living room area included several comfy chairs for the whole gang, the kitchen included some extra items like keurig coffee options, spices and other basics, plates, plastic utensils, etc. We appreciated use of bath and beach towels, much needed as we took every opportunity to spend time on the pontoon and jumping into the lake. It's rare to find a cabin with a boat so meant a lot to us so we didn't have to rent and haul one in. We enjoyed a couple campfires by the water and used the grill as well. We all tried standup paddle boarding which was easier than expected, as we took the canoe to the beach area while one family member (training for the Ironman) swam beside us. It was so great to have so many fun things to do and use. An unexpected bonus was the dishwasher and the only thing missing was the swinging bench in the pic, but it was replaced by 4 nice adirondack chairs around the fire. I'd highly recommend this property and the owner was extremely responsive, more than generous with accommodating a special request.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Malibu

1 Jul 2021

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

Quintessential Lake Ripley Experience!!

Everything I remember about my childhood Summertime experiences on Lake Ripley! Vintage style with modern amenities. Wonderful to have our own dock and the easy to operate pontoon boat to cruise the lake. Birds, fireflies, fish, turtles brought us so much delight! The lake is beautifully clear and clean. We could see to the bottom. Thank you for this memorable time!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary & Jussi Snellman

I've been coming to this cabin for every year of my life, as it has been in the family for three generations now.

Why they chose this property

Step back in time to a more peaceful lifestyle, with sunsets, swimming and indoor/outdoor Wisconsin summers. All the boats are available to use, including a pontoon boat, two rowboats, and a canoe ... along with standup paddle boards. We keep it immaculate, with pesticide-free lawns (so run around with bare feet without any concerns). All guest who are under 18 must know how to swim!

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