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Retreat House for Family and Friends

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Dining
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
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  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Cambridge, WI
  • Popular LocationLake Ripley Park Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCambridge Winery3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJefferson Speedway4 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)32 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

Our weekend was quite busy with a wedding on Saturday and my son's triathlon race on Sunday. This rental provides lots o...
Sarah A.
Sep 14, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Retreat House for Family and Friends

Need to get away, relax, and unplug? Our 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath guest house is ideal for families and friends looking to take a serious vacation. Located on a 12 acre property with room for you to build a bonfire or explore the woods.

Located just 30 minutes East of Madison, 1 hour West of Milwaukee, and 5 minutes from the friendly, quaint town of Cambridge, WI.

Close to Lake Ripley for summer time fun, snow mobile trails for winter fun, and all that Southern Wisconsin has to offer.

Wifi is via a hotspot that is suitable for checking email and browsing the web.

TV has DVD and VHS player.

There is no washer or dryer but a laundromat is close in town.

There is no oven/range. Microwave, electric skillet, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker, and refrigerator are all provided.

Property manager

Brian Swanson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Retreat House for Family and Friends Cambridge
Retreat House for Family and Friends Private vacation home

About the area

Cambridge

This holiday home is located in Cambridge. Cambridge Winery and Dancing Goat Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lake Ripley Lanes and Hinchley's Dairy Farm. Korth Park and Busy Barns Adventure Farm are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ripley Park Beach - 2 min drive
  • Cambridge Winery - 3 min drive
  • Cam-Rock Park Area - 3 min drive
  • Jefferson Speedway - 4 min drive
  • Dancing Goat Distillery - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kurt's Never Inn - 10 min drive
  • Pickle Tree - 10 min drive
  • Sunshine Brewing Company - 11 min drive
  • Kroghville Oasis - 9 min drive
  • Hering's Lake Ripley Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat House for Family and Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat House for Family and Friends?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat House for Family and Friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat House for Family and Friends located?

Situated in Cambridge, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Ripley Lanes and Lake Ripley Park Beach. Cambridge Historic School Museum and Cam-Rock Park Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Sheboygan, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Busy Madison Weekend
Our weekend was quite busy with a wedding on Saturday and my son's triathlon race on Sunday. This rental provides lots of space to move and sleeping choices in a very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen A.

Convenient and Filled a Need
Only needed a place for a couple of weekend nights to be able to lay down for a bit and get some rest and then back out of the house to Madison again in the late mornings into the late evening hours. Items in house are a bit dated. For only being needing for two nights and not needed for any daytime activities or lounging around the house it filled the need and as priced the value offset any real items of note.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy D.

Girls getaway
Had a wonderful girls getaway weekend, went to the Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson, the house was in a great location for us and a responsible price! Thank you Brian!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space for All!
We booked this location for our family (plus a few bridesmaids) for our daughter's wedding in Deerfield. We loved how secluded and peaceful the property was - with enough space for togetherness but plenty places for everyone to get ready. I only wish we would have had time to take advantage of the outdoor spaces as well. Brian was a friendly host with great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
We rented this while we were in town for a funeral, there was plenty of space and beds for everyone. As one reviewer mentioned, the show is on the smaller size but worked good! We had good communication with the host beforehand and the distance to town & the lake was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie H.

short and sweet
Everything was as advertised except when it says shower in the bathroom they should clarify that it's a camper shower. I wished they had turned on the a/c before we got there because it was so hot and humid in the house and took awhile to cool down. Nice location. Agreed with other reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
Beautiful walking trails around the home. Spacious home and clean. Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexander F.

Bach party weekend
House was a good location to stay. Private in the woods a bit. No stove. Ok bathrooms. No issues with owner or checking in/out. Enough bed/sleeping areas to sleep 10+ Somewhat comfortably. Ok place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic retreat
This was a nice get-away for my group of friends, especially for the price. Nice spacious communal areas, and we enjoyed the little path on the property. The neighborhood was very quiet and serene. Also was just a short drive to Madison, where there's lots to do. Could use a tad bit more cleaning, and the furniture is well-worn but comfy. Shower had good pressure/temperature. Note that while the home has wifi, it's not a place to do work/school/zoom. Good communication with host, who was attentive to a small request.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Flexible & Accommodating
Brian was very flexible and messaged me that the property was ready before the check in time! He was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021