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

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Looking for a lake vacation and don’t want to travel 6 hours? The Bears Den on Lake Ripley is a Beautiful lake house overlooking a very clean spring feed lake. You will find a large family room for your comfort and relaxation with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen, and dining room for up to 10 guests. The Bears Den features a spacious open floor plan with beautiful views of the lake. Use the large deck for outdoor grilling and dining and chat by the firepit at night. Enjoy the lake front yard with your own dock and boat lift. Bring your boat and have it ready to go fishing or skiing.

Cable TV, Wifi, washer/dryer, baby crib and high chair are provided and the kitchen is well-stocked with – Dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, dishes, utensils.

You will need to make your reservations early to rent this great lake home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays year round to make your visit one to remember.

The Bears Den rental is lucky to be on one of the cleanest spring fed lakes in southern Wisconsin! Lake Ripley is 423 acres and has a public beach too. Your Lake Ripley shore lunch might include Bass, Northern, Walleye, and Bluegill. Enjoy your days swimming, fishing, water skiing and boating. Spend an entire afternoon at Lake Ripley Park (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Enjoy the pavilion, beach, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, playground, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course.

Cambridge is famous for salt-glazed pottery, a historic Main Street, and hiking or biking on the CamRock trail system. The quaint shop owners and local artists are eager to tell you all about Cambridge, Wisconsin. If you can make it here in early August, you’ll be treated to sidewalk sales and activities during Maxwell Street Days (city wide garage sales too). Like community theaters? The Fireside Dinner Theater (Fort Atkinson) and Cambridge-Deerfield Players Theater stage is always filled with local talent and maybe the next big thing!

Madison is 25 miles away so try the Madison Farmers market during the summer, Badger football, or Henry Vilas Zoo. Also try the Wisconsin Dells for feature water and amusement parks. Unique location to: Chicago 120 miles; Milwaukee 60 miles; Wisconsin Dells 70 miles.

Things to remember: Bring charcoal & lighter fluid for grilling out!

Property manager

Brian Washko

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Cambridge, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cam-Rock Park Area - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cambridge Winery - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Dancing Goat Distillery - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fireside Dinner Theatre - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurt's Never Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kranky's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ripley Family Restaurant - ‬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.

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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Ripley Park Beach, Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Historic School Museum. Cam-Rock Park Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay
It was a nice accommodating place with easy to use immenaties.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024