[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506400/106506392/9021eae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506400/106506392/ea7c9d1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506400/106506392/87e15962.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506400/106506392/811a4ba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506400/106506392/9789286d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Bears Den on Lake Ripley, unwind with beautiful lake views and a spacious open floor plan. Enjoy outdoor grilling and dining on the large deck, then chat by the firepit at night. With a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi, washer/dryer, baby crib and high chair provided - this home is perfect for both short or long stays year round. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102851100/102851046/70cd6724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 4-bedroom Lake house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge Cambridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=102851046&PinnedHotelID=102851046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19638500/19638424/361c4c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront w/ Private Pier! 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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 ## About the area Located in Cambridge, this vacation home is on a lake. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Hi-Way Outdoor Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Ripley Lanes and Cambridge Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Busy Barns Adventure Farm and Hinchley's Dairy Farm. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our Cambridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx85726) [View more Vacation homes in Cambridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge-Private-Vacation-Homes.d85726-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.99396%2C-88.98612&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UQBQifEO0mCHGZ_Kej--inkqaP4=) Cambridge, WI ### 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 - ‬5 min drive - ‪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 ## 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? > Check-out 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 vacation 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bears Den: Year-round Comfortable 4-bdrm house on Lake Ripley in Cambridge WI Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Ripley Thanks for hosting our family. We had a really nice holiday! ##### Steven S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chet H. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice stay It was a nice accommodating place with easy to use immenaties. ##### Chet H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt S. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great location! We were in the area for a bike race with a team of 5 athletes. This was the perfect place for us to stay: close enough to be where we needed to be without a lot of driving, but remote and relaxing enough to reset at the end of each day. There was plenty of space to spread out, and everyone was very comfortable. We'll be back again next year! ##### Kurt S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan W. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Susan W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquelyn R. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jacquelyn R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly S. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property We enjoyed the view and the space. We were disappointed in the number of towels available. The property sleeps 10. We only had 7 and still didn’t have enough bath towels for everyone. ##### Kelly S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa O. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Theresa O. 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