Cottage in Wisconsin
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
A 1930's-era classic lake cottage, with log siding, a two story limestone fireplace, wrap-around screened-in porch with views of the lake, knotty pine panelling and open cedar beams. This two bedroom cabin-style vacation home has one bedroom with a queen bed and one with twin beds and an extra sink. There is also a double futon. The screen porch has canvas awnings for shade or privacy. The Great Room has mid-century rattan furniture, and a built-in hutch with mid-century pottery. The kitchen is small, but it has a full-sized fridge, a 4 burner stove, microwave, toaster, two compartment sink, a crock pot, electric griddle and a blender. If you have a bit of nostalgia for the Summer Vacations you had as a kid, this is the place for you! If you're looking for ultra-modern, this may not be the right fit for your family.
The floors are pristine maple in the Great Room and the bedrooms, Marmoleum in the kitchen and LVT in the bath. In addition to the stone fireplace, there is also a gas-powered furnace, or two window AC units for less than perfect conditions. The generously-sized shower is all tiled in, with a light and tall shower head. All doors are triple-thick knotty pine, and the hardware is original hammered bronze. There are some vintage light fixtures: a wagon wheel chandelier in the Great Room, wrought iron & mica lighting on the porch, and some fun mid-century table lamps. There is a Dutch door between the kitchen and the porch, a long picnic table on the porch that seats up to 8, with seating for another 4-6 in the dining area.
Lake Ripley is a lovely 420-acre lake, with an average depth of 44 feet. There are 2 public boat landings, 1 public (drive--1 mile) and one private (walk--.4 mile) beach, and a swimming and fishing pier, within 1/2 a block's walk. There are also 2 single kayaks for your use, with paddles and lifejackets. Easy walk to the pier with kayaks on provided carts, 1/2 block away.
The Glacial-Drumlin and Cam-Rock bike trails are just a few miles away, and it is an easy bike ride into the charming village of Cambridge, with several good coffee shops and restaurants to chose from. Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills are each just 15 minutes away, with fun things to see and do in each town, and Madison is only 30 minutes away, with a vast number of ethnic restaurants, pubs and classic eating establishments.
The floors are pristine maple in the Great Room and the bedrooms, Marmoleum in the kitchen and LVT in the bath. In addition to the stone fireplace, there is also a gas-powered furnace, or two window AC units for less than perfect conditions. The generously-sized shower is all tiled in, with a light and tall shower head. All doors are triple-thick knotty pine, and the hardware is original hammered bronze. There are some vintage light fixtures: a wagon wheel chandelier in the Great Room, wrought iron & mica lighting on the porch, and some fun mid-century table lamps. There is a Dutch door between the kitchen and the porch, a long picnic table on the porch that seats up to 8, with seating for another 4-6 in the dining area.
Lake Ripley is a lovely 420-acre lake, with an average depth of 44 feet. There are 2 public boat landings, 1 public (drive--1 mile) and one private (walk--.4 mile) beach, and a swimming and fishing pier, within 1/2 a block's walk. There are also 2 single kayaks for your use, with paddles and lifejackets. Easy walk to the pier with kayaks on provided carts, 1/2 block away.
The Glacial-Drumlin and Cam-Rock bike trails are just a few miles away, and it is an easy bike ride into the charming village of Cambridge, with several good coffee shops and restaurants to chose from. Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills are each just 15 minutes away, with fun things to see and do in each town, and Madison is only 30 minutes away, with a vast number of ethnic restaurants, pubs and classic eating establishments.
Amenities at Classic cabin/cottage with big screen porch, stone fireplace, knotty pine walls.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the comfortable, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere of the cottage, especially the charming decor, spacious porch, and convenient amenities.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
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!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2023
Very comfortable, welcoming and relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2022
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.
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2020
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.
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9.5Outstanding
(50 Ratings)
Guests loved the comfortable, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere of the cottage, especially the charming decor, spacious porch, and convenient amenities.
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