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Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI

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A two-story wooden house with a deck, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a cozy seating area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with picnic tables and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats and a grassy area.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with floral bedding, a dresser, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Place, Lake Ripley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (1st Floor)

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4 (1st Floor)

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 (1st Floor)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (Master)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 (Bedroom 2)

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this vacation home is on a lake. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Hi-Way Outdoor Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Busy Barns Adventure Farm and Hinchley's Dairy Farm. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Towne Mall - 28 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 29 min drive - 44.1 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 36 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 37 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Possum Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mink Farm - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI on Nov 1, 2026 start from $409, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI located?

This family-friendly Cambridge vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ripley and Red Cedar Lake. Lake Ripley Lanes and Lake Ripley Park Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake. Good communication, pictures are realistic, nice spot to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was great from house. The boat dock was great and enjoyed time on lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice stay

It was a nice accommodating place with easy to use immenaties.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!!

The home was perfect for our large family. Fully stocked for all your cooking needs! Views were beautiful! Owners took great care of us during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was AMAZING!!! Host was amazing. We have a jig family and the space was great. Had everything we needed i just loved it. Would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and house. Could have been better stocked with hand soap, paper towels, etc but regardless had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2025
Thanks for the feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with lovely lake view and access. Everything clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Thanks for the review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and the neighbors were nice too. Easy access to Madison and other areas for a wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2025
Thanks Marian, Glad you enjoyed the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Ripley

Thanks for hosting our family. We had a really nice holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
swimming on the property was not possible due to the carpet of weeds in the entire cove that it was located in. Took the kids to the city beach which was nice, but a huge hassle. will not be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Excellent location. There was plenty of room for us and we were a party of 5. A couple of very large areas in the house for us to gather. I would recommend to anyone wanting to be directly in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. The owners communicated that the drive and walkway were shoveled and the house was ready. The view was amazing. The layout is perfect. And it was SO SO quiet! Just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Knitter’s Getaway

My friends are I stayed here while attending Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. We came from four states. We enjoyed how clean and comfortable the cabin was. Very quiet and peaceful. Interesting places to eat nearby too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Bear Den

Family stay to celebrate my daughter’s wedding. Every thing was top notch! Great cabin. Clean and well organized. The owner was available and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and well appointed lake-front house (no swimming here, however)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location!

We were in the area for a bike race with a team of 5 athletes. This was the perfect place for us to stay: close enough to be where we needed to be without a lot of driving, but remote and relaxing enough to reset at the end of each day. There was plenty of space to spread out, and everyone was very comfortable. We'll be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful location and wonderful spacious house. Owner was very great at communicating with us and even sent me information about potential auroras that may occur. They were always very responsive to any questions I had. I also had the opportunity to learn about the history of the house, which to me is always very interesting! Decor is very warm and cute!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Property

We enjoyed the view and the space. We were disappointed in the number of towels available. The property sleeps 10. We only had 7 and still didn’t have enough bath towels for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2025
Kelly, I sorry there were only 7 towels. There should have been 10 available. I'll speak to the cleaning service about ensuring 10 are available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice home and property! Bedrooms annd beds are very comfy; master bedroom and the other 2nd floor bedroom are very spacious. We really enjoyed the kitchen and dining room. Played some board games at the dining room table. The fishing dock was just big enough for 2 casting ; and we caught several bass and crappies. Also caught a few small catfish. Easy access in and out of the kayaks that we brought. House and rooms were all clean and tidy. All necessary kitchen appliances and utensils were available.Great location on a nice size lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good lake location for family and friends. Big yard leading to the water and private dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though it rained for 30 hours straight, we still had a nice stay.would have liked to enjoy the patio and fishing a little more but the house has everything we needed and was very comfortable for the 6 of us. Communication was fast with host. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as explained! Beds were comfortable, lake access was great, lots of seating and so quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for my family to get away together for a weekend.The house was roomy and clean, and the kitchen was well-stocked with dishes and pots and pans.The hosts responded immediately to questions.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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