Escape to a historic charming lake front inn to enjoy spectacular sunsets.
A Cambridge, WI Bed and Breakfast, Lake Ripley Lodge B&B, Dane County WI Hotel, Jefferson County
You will enjoy your 'On The Lake Getaway' at our Cambridge,WI B and B, a historic and charming water front Inn. Lake Ripley Lodge located at the edge of quaint Cambridge, just 20 minutes east of Madison and an easy drive of 50 minutes west of Milwaukee. It is a serene retreat with Grand Porch and lingering fireside/lakefront breakfasts.
An all seasons Inn with a North Woods luxury feel with whirlpools, private baths and wireless internet (WI-FI) is located on a Southern Wisconsin swim, fish, ski lake with private pier, kayaks and canoe.
A great getaway location near Glacial Drumlin state bike trail with bike rentals, golf, CamRock County park hiking/skiing, microbrewery, unique shops, pottery, dinner theater, and eateries yet located 50 minutes from Rockford, Milwaukee or Lake Geneva.
Enjoy our Grand Porch swing at our lodge located lake frontage with towering pines and maples. Linger on the lawn glider during the spectacular sunsets over the lake and indulge in s'mores over the flickering fire.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
13 years
What is your primary product or service?
Historic Inn on the shores of beautiful Lake Ripley
Romantic getaways,meetings,reunions, anniversaries, showers, workshops.
water front property
Lake front rooms, private baths, hardwood floors, Air conditioned
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Janice returns to her home town of Cambridge after living in Phoenix. Janice and Jim are retired teachers. They love to share history of the inn and area.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the only Inn on the shores of beautiful Lake Ripley and the only Cambridge and Madison area lake front inn.
Natives Janice and Jim enjoy sharing the history of this last of the Grand Resorts on Lake Ripley and local native Ole Evinrude and. Harely- Davidson.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
one
Provide detailed directions to your location
Lake Ripley Lodge is a mile from Cambridge and just 15-20 minutes east of Madison and and easy 50 minute drive west of Milwaukee and 2 hours from Chicago metro.
Located adjacent to the quaint and historic village of Cambridge with unique shops, pottery,eateries, wine store and bike/kayak shop.
Take Highway 12 from Madison through Downtown Cambridge and turn left at the Lake Ripley Country Club on the edge of the village onto Park Road. Go to the stop sign and take a right onto Ripley Road. The Lodge will be on your left less than a mile. Corner of Ripley Road amd Friedel Ave.
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, check , CC
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owner and Innkeepers Janice and Jim Hoiby
What are your hours of operation?
Daily
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Lake Ripley Lodge was comfortable and private with friendly Innkeepers Janice and Jim.