Waterfront w/ Private Pier! Excellent Fishing Year Round! Sunsets & Swimming
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Waterfront w/ Private Pier! Excellent Fishing Year Round! Sunsets & Swimming
Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, 53523
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Property Description
The Island Lake house is right on the water with a private pier. No other house gets you as close to Lake Ripley or has better sunset views than the Island! The swimming is excellent with hard bottom sand frontage and no weeds.
The fishing is superb from this house without a bunch of weeds to snag your lines. See the picture of the small mouth bass caught from our pier in 2025! The State Record Largemouth Bass comes from Lake Ripley.
Please note that during the peak weeks of late June July and early August we have weekly rentals that are Friday to Friday. Please contact me about alternative blocks during that time.
Why rent the Island?
- Brand cable broadband WIFI. blazing fast! New OLED 65 inch flat screen TV with Dish Network.
- Recently renovated with an attractive, modern kitchen that has granite counters, and stainless steel GE Profile appliances.
- Use of a kayak and a stand up paddleboard are included with your rental. Speed boat, pontoon boat available for rental through Skipper Buds- Madison, Pierless Rentals and Good Time Rentals WI.
- Property features your own private pier and sandy, “swimmable” shoreline.
- The house is located right on the water and boasts breathtaking views of the lake.
- The property faces west for incredible sunset views over the water.
- Quaint town of Cambridge features great restaurants and shopping.
- Lake Ripely has excellent fishing.
- Only 2 Hrs from Chicago! - Less Driving = More Vacation!
- Recently remodeled with smart design, Lake Ripley Island Lane is a completely private, three-bedroom waterfront vacation home located in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Crystal clear Lake Ripley offers all of the serenity of 'The Great Northwoods' without the long drive.
There are tons of unique activities in the area, including an awesome drive-in movie theater. This theater is one of the last drive ins in Wisconsin. The Cam-Rock bike trails attract visitors from all over the Midwest.
The town, Cambridge, is vacationland at its finest, with quaint shopping and excellent family dining. Great fishing, water sports, golf, and tennis are a few of the activities that are waiting for you. Apple picking, dairy farm tours, drive-in movies, and stock car races are just a few of the family activities within 15 minutes of the property.
There is a screened gazebo, 8 feet from the water, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Excellent beds and linens, all brand new. Everything is provided for you. Enjoy your vacation at this great property. The amenities, sandy shoreline, and breathtaking sunsets will keep you coming back every year.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children welcome.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 29.About events:No events allowed.
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9.4/10
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Dane County Regional Airport
(47.7 km)
Landmarks: Hoard Curtis Scout Camp
(470m)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
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9.4/10
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- Amenities9.4
- Location9.4
- Service9.4
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Argentina A.
November 4, 2025
We had a wonderful long weekend at this lake house while visiting family nearby — it was truly a peaceful retreat. The pier and boat dock were perfect for fishing and relaxing (we caught plenty of bluegill and bass!), and the lake views and sunsets were absolutely gorgeous.The house was clean, cozy, and well stocked with everything we needed. The main bedroom’s mattress topper felt like sleeping on a cloud! Jason, the host, was super friendly and a great communicator, making the whole stay easy and enjoyable.We loved exploring charming Cambridge — the locals are so welcoming, and the nearby Piggly Wiggly had everything we needed (plus morning liquor sales!). Between boating, fishing, and just sitting on the pier soaking in the views, it was the perfect getaway. Highly recommend!
Tammy V.
September 19, 2025
Beautiful view and we had many laughs for girls week. The pictures were accurate just much nicer/newer than reality. Bottom line *could use a good scrubbing and minor repairs. Don’t let this cute little cottage get so run down that it’s too late. As stated in previous reviews this past summer…- number locks are old and not working also the keyhole needs wd40 for smoother key movement. -gazebo door is still broken and missing inside handle so we didn’t use it either. - sliding door windows have no screens so not able to open. Outside sliders could use a good scrubbing. - dining room chairs are flaking-upstairs bath shower trickled-laundry left in washer/dryerAlso-small room next to bathroom had flannel sheets on and it was so warm! Plus it had an old dirty pillow on it which should be tossed. The window wouldn’t open and we weren’t about to force it. -the fans need to be vacuumed.
kelley m.
September 8, 2025
There were dirty sheets and towels in the washer when we got there. Sheets and towels also in the dryer when we got there. Gazebo door outside was broken when we got there...we didn't use the area because of that. Had to be careful with the tiolet downstairs, as it would continue to run. Ladies that slept upstairs said the shower had little pressure and would fluctuate from extremely hot to cold. Nice place, but needed attention and repairs.
Julie T.
August 26, 2025
Perfect lake house, for our family with 3 teens. House was great and lots of communication from owner via email and binder. We did all the lake stuff.. paddleboard, kayak, swim, fish and it was perfect. My favorite was floating in the water and reading on the dock. According to the notes and reviews, upstairs loft and small bedroom were quite warm but it was also August and very hot outside. Otherwise a comfortable retreat. We only drove through town but it looked very quaint and inviting, I'd love to come back and explore more!
susan m.
September 28, 2025
Place was perfect for a weekend get away but the property was not clean when we got there
Cynthia
August 4, 2025
The location of this property is excellent. The property has potential as it needs some work. The bathroom door downstairs stuck and could not be opened all the way. There was laundry in the washer and dryer when we arrived. The codes on the door are difficult to read and there is no light by the back door. The upstairs shower has no pressure at all and “dribbled “ out. The rule book is extreme. The gazebo had a tear in the panel and was repaired with tape that just didn’t work. Wish there was a fire pit or propane fire table. The pier and the sunset were as described. Just beautiful.
This house is great for 4 adults.
Joshua P.
July 30, 2025
The house is on an amazing lake, really clear, great fishing and large but not too noisy. Amenities like the kayaks and board games were nice additions and the beds were pretty comfortable. We had some trouble upon arrival but the host did his best to make everything right which was appreciated and checked in each day after.Just a couple notes to consider when booking: the layout of the bedrooms is not ideal for two (or more) children under 4. It is also an older home so it has some wear in some places and it gets warm upstairs in the summer.Overall, if you are looking for a nice place to enjoy some lake time, I definitely recommend.
Amy T.
June 24, 2025
Getaway
The property definitely needs some help, considering what is charged per night. The upstairs was so hot, it was unbearable. The AC did not help, so a window unit AC might be considered. The upstairs shower may not even exist, because virtually no water comes out of the shower head. The Gazebo was filthy; the pier was very rickety and in need of repair. All in all, the pictures don't match reality.
Nancy C.
July 7, 2025
Not prepared
There was laundry in the washer and dryer.The toaster had no handles,had to use a spoon to push it down to make toast.The patio door was taped shut so you could not open it because there were no screens on the door.The grill was filthy and there was no brush to clean it.We had to run every fan available in the house because the 2nd floor was so hot,even with the air on.We actually left 2 days early.The showers are both very small.It states you can swim in the lake but it was full of algae so we paid to go to the local beach.The couch was uncomfortable and instead of the twin beds it states it has we had to use the couch to sleep all 8 of us,as there were only 3 beds.1 King size and 2 full.The rule book read be a respectful guest and clean the grill if you use it,and obviously it was not cleaned before we arrived.The only positive thing was the view.And we actually saw an eagle trying to catch fish.It took us at least 4-5 tries to unlock the door because 1/2 of the #s are worn off.Now mind you he gave me 5
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 29 years old
Property host
Jason
Speaks English, Spanish
About this property
The Island Lake house is right on the water with a private pier. No other house gets you as close to Lake Ripley or has better sunset views than the Island! The swimming is excellent with hard bottom sand frontage and no weeds.
The fishing is superb from this house without a bunch of weeds to snag your lines. See the picture of the small mouth bass caught from our pier in 2025! The State Record Largemouth Bass comes from Lake Ripley.
Please note that during the peak weeks of late June July and early August we have weekly rentals that are Friday to Friday. Please contact me about alternative blocks during that time.
Why rent the Island?
- Brand cable broadband WIFI. blazing fast! New OLED 65 inch flat screen TV with Dish Network.
- Recently renovated with an attractive, modern kitchen that has granite counters, and stainless steel GE Profile appliances.
- Use of a kayak and a stand up paddleboard are included with your rental. Speed boat, pontoon boat available for rental through Skipper Buds- Madison, Pierless Rentals and Good Time Rentals WI.
- Property features your own private pier and sandy, “swimmable” shoreline.
- The house is located right on the water and boasts breathtaking views of the lake.
- The property faces west for incredible sunset views over the water.
- Quaint town of Cambridge features great restaurants and shopping.
- Lake Ripely has excellent fishing.
- Only 2 Hrs from Chicago! - Less Driving = More Vacation!
- Recently remodeled with smart design, Lake Ripley Island Lane is a completely private, three-bedroom waterfront vacation home located in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Crystal clear Lake Ripley offers all of the serenity of 'The Great Northwoods' without the long drive.
There are tons of unique activities in the area, including an awesome drive-in movie theater. This theater is one of the last drive ins in Wisconsin. The Cam-Rock bike trails attract visitors from all over the Midwest.
The town, Cambridge, is vacationland at its finest, with quaint shopping and excellent family dining. Great fishing, water sports, golf, and tennis are a few of the activities that are waiting for you. Apple picking, dairy farm tours, drive-in movies, and stock car races are just a few of the family activities within 15 minutes of the property.
There is a screened gazebo, 8 feet from the water, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Excellent beds and linens, all brand new. Everything is provided for you. Enjoy your vacation at this great property. The amenities, sandy shoreline, and breathtaking sunsets will keep you coming back every year.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children welcome.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 29.About events:No events allowed.
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The nearest airport is Dane County Regional Airport, located about about 35 mins from hotel by car (47.7 km) away.How do I get to Waterfront w/ Private Pier! Excellent Fishing Year Round! Sunsets & Swimming from the nearest airport?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 47.71KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |