Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls.

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a wooded area.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a rustic ceiling fan.
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by well-maintained bushes and a stone wall.
A pathway leading to a lake with trees and a wooden fence.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a sofa with a leaf-patterned cover.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Place, Lake Ripley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ripley Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ripley Lanes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Sleeping area 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aztalan State Park and Lake Kegonsa State Park, while Cambridge Historic School Museum and Hi-Way Outdoor Theatre are cultural highlights. Lake Ripley Lanes and Hinchley's Dairy Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Ripley Lanes - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 27 min drive - 43.1 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 34 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Ripley, Lake Ripley Park Beach and Lake Ripley Lanes. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Cam-Rock Park Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was GREAT. Wonderful place.

Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
We were happy to host Brad and his group. They would be very welcome to stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fall weekend getaway

This was a very cozy cottage! Perfect for a chilly fall weekend! The fireplace was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2021
Thanks for staying with us, Cathryn!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great gift to ourselves for recent illness.

Very comfortable, welcoming and relaxing.
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage for a Fall weekend getaway

A very quaint cottage, perfect for a nice weekend getaway in the Fall. Loved the fireplace! Nice and cozy. Easy check-in process! Nice area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks for staying with us, Cathryn. Hope you can visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Ripley Cottage

Wonderful get away in Cambridge, WI with a view of Lake Ripley. A log cabin cottage with an amazing wrap around screen porch. A perfect get away for our family of five and Irish Doodle. Can't wait to comeback!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thanks for the great review, Margaret! I hope you're able to come back, as well. Just a heads up: we are renting the cottage to a couple for two months next Summer--mid-June thru Mid-August. So, if you want to rent again around this time of year, sooner would be better than later. Jill and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cabin was just as described and I loved that it was well stocked. Very quaint, lovely.

My husband and I were very pleased with this property. I am always looking to stay at a place that has nostalgia and character. This property delivered. The hosts had an abundance of supplies and were very accommodating. I'm a happy girl after having stayed there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2021
Thanks again for staying with us, Teresa! We love that you enjoyed the nostalgic vibe of our place. Hope you can stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a beautiful haven from a busy fast-paced world. It’s like stepping back in time a bit,.

We loved our time at the cottage! We completely relaxed in the quaint environment it provides. The fireplace was like daily therapy for us. But we also appreciated the great Wi-Fi. This is a simple and lovely place to get away from life-as-normal.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Thanks for staying with us, Ivan. We’re so glad people enjoy the cottages charms and simplicity. And, you lucked out with great early November weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Cabin on the lake

We have 3 little ones and the beech and pier were perfect for them. They enjoyed the slide and jumped off the pier about 20,000 times. The large screened in porch was our favorite and made s'mores in the small fire pit they had all ready for us. Great time and we plan on coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review, Rachel. I'm sorry we had to charge something for the broken fan. Let us know if you'd really like to come back, and we can discuss it. Thanks, Jill and Steve
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing by the lake

The cabin is wonderfully renovated and period furnished, looking much as it might have in the 1950s. Cozy, with a great screened porch looking toward the lake and a dock to watch the sunset just across the street and down. We had a fine time just relaxing. Jill was very helpful with restaurant recommendations, including a supper club that was a classic. Hope to stay at the cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us, Diane. We hope to have you back again! Jill and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin by the lake

We loved this cabin. It has such a comfortable and charming energy to it. There was plenty of space inside, but that massive porch was a game changer for relaxing evenings. Comfy bed. The shower is tricky, but manageable. Tons of knick knacks and decorations give the interior character and history.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
Thanks for your great review, Beth. And for being patient while we flushed out the on-demand water heater, for the shower. Hopefully all worked well after that. We'd be happy to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cabin with Lake Access

We had an excellent stay at Lake Ripley. The listing was as described and felt like home. The cabin was rustic, with a charming, comfortable wrap-around porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There is convenient, nearby access to the lake, the town of Cambridge, and CamRock Park, where we walked our dog. The host, Jill, was friendly and responsive and answered all our questions. We tried kayaking for the first time (provided), and it was super fun! We would recommend it, and we hope to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cozy cabin for chilly spring weather

This rustic cabin was a warm retreat during a week of wet weather in May. It is well supplied with kitchen basics and cookware, warm bedding, and toiletries. The kitchen was bigger than it looked in the photos, with more counter space than expected. It was very adequate for basic meal preparation and cleanup. The big porch is lovely; we were glad to have a couple of days at the end of our stay to enjoy it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks, Sarah! Hope you'll stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage get-away

This cottage was adorable: cozy with its giant stone fireplace and wrap-around screen porch with cushioned rocking chairs; funky with its fun decor; and functional with lots of amenities for cooking and kayaking on the nearby lake. We loved just hanging out on the porch watching the bustling little neighborhood go by on their golf carts and dog walks. It was an interesting area -- more populated than we expected but we got used to it and everyone we came across was very friendly. We took advantage of its proximity to the Glacial Drumlin bike trail for some fantastic bike rides (we brought our own bikes) during our stay, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks Trish, for letting people know this is a neighborhood of both seasonal cottages, and year-round homes. More privacy than being in a city, but not isolated, either.
Archival

8/10 Good

Overall it was a very nice relaxing vacation.

It would have been nice to have access to a beach that was pet friendly. The cabin was very clean with a wonderful screened in front porch. Unfortunately there is a lot of construction going on around the cabin at this time. We were surprised that the area was so congested. The cabin had everything that we needed and the kitchen was well stocked. Everyone we ran into was very friendly. It will be nice to visit the area when all the construction has been completed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for your comments! We understand there is an unmarked "dog beach" to the East of Shore Place Beach pier. If other dogs are in the water, you should be welcome there. Very sorry about the construction: was supposed to have been completed in the Spring. To try and make up for that, we have provided a season pass to Ripley Park beach, reduced rates on weeknights (no work being done Friday thru Sunday nights), and gift cards to local sandwich and ice cream shops. Hope you can return in the Fall or next Spring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake living

This cottage is within steps of Lake Ripley. It’s adorable, comfortable, well-stocked, and conveniently located to the lake. We had a great time having our morning coffee on the screened in porch which has a bit of a view of the lake. Although the bathroom and kitchen are small everything worked. I cooked many meals in the kitchen and the on demand hot water system ensured we had plenty of hot water. The hosts were very quick to respond to the two questions I had. And here’s the best part; the listing is entirely accurate…what you see is what you get. There are no surprises. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for the great review, Carol! You were great guests and we'd be very happy to have you back! Jill and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway cabin!

We enjoyed a fantastic vacation staying at this cabin! We received a warm welcome from the owner, Steve, who gave us a tour and answered any questions we had. The cabin is rustic and tastefully decorated. It is quite beautiful in our opinion! We especially LOVED the screened-in porch where we spent our early mornings drinking coffee and late nights just enjoying the outdoors minus the bugs! It was a great addition. We also appreciated having our little Yorkie welcomed there. Kayaks were a plus as my two older children came later in the week and enjoyed some time on the lake. Thank you, Jill and Steve, for offering your lovely cabin for others to enjoy! Kudos to you for all you did to make this vacation extra special. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Pam! Happy to have you back any time.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Lake Ripley Cabin

Your cabin is cute and provides old world charm. The wraparound screened porch is its best feature. For the price we paid, we were under the impression there would be a great view of the lake. Well, we did have a partial view over and around two homes directly on the water that were in our line of sight. As a point of reference, we stayed at a cabin on Fourth Lake in Rhinelander, WI the week after Memorial Day this year. It was a three bedroom with similar square footage. The big difference was it was located on the water with 75’ of frontage and its own dock. The other difference was it was 30% less per night. Add the utility construction on Ripley Road and you get dust and dirt just hanging in the air that made it tough to breathe and enjoy the best feature of the cabin - the screened porch. In the lead-up to our vacation getaway, I felt overwhelmed by the rules/instructions that came with the Rental Agreement. We didn’t have nearly the paperwork for the cabin in Rhinelander. We were thinking maybe we should have a lawyer take a look at all your paperwork. The one rule that showed up for the first time after we paid all the upfront rent was that dogs had to be crated while we’re away from the cabin. At the end of the day, we were looking for a weekend to getaway to rest and relax for a few days. The paperwork prior to our trip made us anxious and then overpaying for an off-the-water cabin (albeit nice) with an obstructed view on a rural road under construction has put a pall on our desire for another such vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Dear Traveler: We feel we have priced the rental of the cottage in accordance with other similar properties that are close to Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. And, we do not claim to be right on the lake, but state clearly in the description where the points of access are. We also state clearly in the House Rules on the site that dogs must be crated and in crate when you are away. We are not happy about the construction, but have reduced weekday rates (no construction Friday thru Sunday nights), and have also purchased a season pass for the Ripley Park Beach for guests to use, and gift cards to local sandwich and ice cream shops, to try and make up for it. Construction is slated to be completed mid-September.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We stayed 1 month and did not want to leave. Jill & Steve were great hosts. Absolutely awesome time. Loved the cottage.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

The cabin is fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, perfect location, amazing screened in porch and everything that we needed. While it is rustic, I found it very charming and perfect for a month in Wisconsin!
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you, Kara! You were a very thoughtful guest, and we'd be happy to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Wisconsin Getaway!

My boyfriend & I travel to the lovely state of WI regularly, as we live in Chicago and can't wait to make WI out home state, and this was our very first getaway in Cambridge and being right off Lake Ripley, and it was AMAZING! Jill. & Steve's cabin was our perfect home for the weekend, and their space truly made it feel like our space. This cabin is a gem with location, the best screened in porch , vintage decor, truly the best home right off the water in the most beautiful, chill town of WI that we just discovered. Jill & Steve were the most amazing hosts and we can't wait to book with them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks again for staying with us, Maria!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Rustic Cabin

This cabin is fantastic, very cozy with a wonderful porch. So many little touches that create a welcoming and comfortable experience. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Jennifer was an ideal guest! Great communication and left the cottage in perfect condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank You!!!

Thank you for opening your lovely cottage in n Cambridge, WI; my hometown. I’ve admired the Cottage for years and it was fabulous to see the inside. Our stay was much more than we expected; clean, homey, filled with amenities. My friend and I enjoyed our stay very much. Our grill issue, Steve promptly came to our rescue - which we deeply appreciated. We grilled out several times and really enjoyed our evenings on the screened in porch, which is so nice to sit and chat with friends. Thank you 🙏!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming 1930’s cottage

A true, old-fashioned, summer home in the lovely Lake Ripley neighborhood, complete with a wrap-around porch, stone fireplace and outdoor bonfire..
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Barabara and Ali were ideal guests! Left the cottage clean and neat, we would love to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Cozy Cabin

Lovely cabin stocked with everything we could possibly need. Will definitely be back. Many thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great as always!

This is our 4th year at the cabin and we wouldn't stay anywhere else. The location is perfect and the screened in porch is fantastic. The views, although set back from the lake, are still great and very relaxing. Already looking forward to our stay next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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