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Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m
Popular amenities
- Fireplace
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Cambridge, WI
- Jefferson Speedway
- Lake Ripley Park Beach4 min drive
- Cambridge Winery8 min drive
- Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)42 min drive
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About the area
Cambridge
When you stay at this vacation home in Cambridge, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Ripley Park Beach and Cambridge Historic School Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cam-Rock Park Area and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Ripley Lanes.
What's nearby
- Lake Ripley Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Cam-Rock Park Area - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Cambridge Winery - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Fireside Dinner Theatre - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
- Jefferson County Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- Cambridge Taphouse
- Railhouse Bar - 13 min drive
- Kilt Man's Smoke House - 14 min drive
- Cambridge Winery - 6 min drive
- Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - 4 min drive
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!
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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, a playground, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- 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
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- 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
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators