Charming Cottage on "best kept secret" lake- Lamoka

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Bradford, NY

Lamoka Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Waneta Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Keuka Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our cozy cottage in the perfect location. Whether you have a busy family or are looking for a romantic getaway or time away with friends, this is the ideal spot. With two queen beds and one double bed in the 3 bedrooms, there is plenty of sleeping space. The single level cottage has a nice open floor plan with a living room and porch with dining and seating area that opens up to a deck with magnificent lake views. Only 2 steps into and out of the cottage make it easy to maneuver around. The fenced yard, level lakefront, and easy dock stairs make this great for families with children. The yard always has a nice mix of sun and shade.
The size of Lamoka Lake makes it just right for swimming and canoeing, due to the water warming quicker and being calmer than the larger finger lakes. Fish off the dock, use our lake frontage to enter the water for a swim, or put your boat in a few minutes away, at the boat launch, and tie off to the dock to enjoy water sports. There is a row boat and 2 kayaks for your use and enjoyment- we have an assortment of kid and adult sized life jackets. You can paddle right to Red Bank Island where you can swing off a tree rope, swim, and enjoy beautiful views as well.

Lamoka lake is centrally located in the Finger Lakes' wine region with several micro breweries and is 20 minutes from Watkins Glen, 35 minutes from Corning, NY, 20 mins to large grocery store for your convenience. Lamoka Lake is also connected to Waneta Lake through a channel so you can enjoy both lakes. There is state land with thousands of acres and miles of hiking trails within minutes, and it's only 20 mins away from Watkins Glen State Park with awesome gorge and waterfall hikes. Golfers would enjoy the 10 minute drive to two different golf courses in the fingerlakes.

Quiet roads and "off the beaten path" surroundings bring a peaceful, serene and relaxing feel to this vacation home. Enjoy waking up to incredible sunrises, fish jumping, relaxing on the deck, in the water, or in the shade all day and go to bed after a campfire in the fire pit.

Property manager

Jean Donnan

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bradford

Located in Bradford, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Bradford, NY

What's nearby

Lamoka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Waneta Lake - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
Keuka Lake - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Watkins Glen State Park - 31 min drive - 20.8 km
Watkins Glen International - 35 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Weis Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
‪Domaine Leseurre Winery - ‬17 min drive
‪Waneta Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Ravines Wine Cellars - ‬16 min drive
‪Keuka Overlook - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage on "best kept secret" lake- Lamoka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage on "best kept secret" lake- Lamoka?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage on "best kept secret" lake- Lamoka?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage on "best kept secret" lake- Lamoka located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lamoka Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Waneta Lake. Keuka Lake and Ravines Wine Cellars are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

clean, quiet, perfect size

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

27 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Very nice place, would do it again Thanks for the memories.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G C.

29 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Was very pleased with the cottage and location. Only problem was water was low ain the lake and was di in Lake

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside relaxation

Cute rustic cabin with beautiful lake views. Easy drive to Hammondsport and Watkins Glen. Great kayaking and swimming lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

5 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for the five of us!

Our family of five loved staying at this property. The beds and pillows were comfy, the deck and yard are perfect, the rowboat and kayaks are so super fun, and that lakeside view and access is amazing. We enjoyed the smaller lake (compared to Seneca), and easy access to popular attractions. Staying at the property and enjoying a day at the lake was perfect too. Our week there zoomed by and we loved it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

31 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Trip

We've stayed here before and hope to stay again. We enjoyed sunrises, relaxing on the lawn, campfires, cooking on the grill, kayaking, spending time with family. We visited Crystal Valley Farm, Macgregor's, shopped in Hammondsport, ate at the BBQ place on Waneta Lake during sunset, and attended WGI. It was a jam packed 5 days.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

27 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and home!

This home had everything you might need but forget to bring. The rooms were comfortable, the beds and pillows were great, and the home was very clean. Wonderful spot for exploring Keuka Lake or just hanging out and having a campfire by the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

13 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot!

Cozy, comfortable cottage with perfect access to the lake. Fishing right off the dock was a highlight for our 11-year-old. Gorgeous view. The cell service is very spotty or unavailable, but the WiFi worked great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew P.

3 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week on Lamoka

Lake house was great. Right on the lake with access to a small boat and kayaks. All of the cooking utensils were well stocked. Hard water was a little unpleasant but manageable. Lake house relatively clean but there was some dog hair which was surprisingly considering it's a pet free rental. Overall would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

23 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

I loved this property! The house layout is nice, fenced in backyard is great! Had fun swimming! Thank you! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

17 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Lake Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. This place had everything we needed, including lots of extra blankets and an electric fireplace for some unseasonably cool August weather. We loved using the rowboat and kayaks. We had several backyard fires with the provided wood. It was nice to have indoor and outdoor seating for the variations in weather. Very homey, comforting, laid-back vibe that was perfect for the restful vacation we were hoping for. Our only suggestion is blackout shades for the primary bedroom. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

6 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to return

Nothing fancy. Great for fishing , didn’t have an hour without catching something at the dock. Great kayaking. Very low water pressure in shower so time your showers accordingly! Very quiet, peaceful, beautiful. Watkins Glen is wonderful…. Good food and pier. Truly relaxing trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beata G.

7 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy stay

As expected, the house is on the smaller side, but the open floor plan makes it feel more spacious. We also really enjoyed having the backyard on days it was too cold to swim. We played kubb and bocci. Kayaking/canoeing to Red Bank island was also a lot of fun. Overall, the house was perfect for what we were looking for, and so glad we found it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

LaLanna Y.

30 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage on the lake

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage on Lake Lamoka. It was the perfect size for our 4 person family and was an easy commute to the places we wanted to visit (Watkins Glen and Letchworth State Park). We did run into a sewage problem during our stay that was promptly addressed by the property owner. There are a lot of near by food options though we also cooked several meals at the home. The grill worked great. The feedback I would give and why I rated 4 instead of 5 stars is the place could use some refreshed supplies, ie kitchen essentials, towels, wash clothes, etc. and a thorough clean. Neither horrible but notable. All and all we enjoyed our time at the cottage!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn G.

13 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet get-away!

Nice cottage! Very peaceful while we were there.Owner Jean responded quickly to any questions we had. She was very helpful. Beds were comfortable. Rooms were all comfortable- ac worked well. The cottage was actually more open and spacious than the photos depicted. Clean.We had access to a canoe, 2 kayaks and a fishing boat with a solar powered battery.Husband and granddaughter also fished off the dock as well -caught numerous fish (catch & release). Great for families or a couples retreat.Neighbors very friendly and helpful. The Keuka Lake area Is beautiful and has many great wineries, craft breweries and restaurants. Nearby Champlin Beach on Keuka Lake was great for swimming.Only negative was trying to use the TV/it was a new tv but connection very slow trying to access Roku- but so much to do didnt miss it much. Thank you Jean-

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver Y.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Finger Lakes June-23

We were very happy with the property. Very quiet, great location in terms of being on a lake and close to other destinations in the area. Very friendly neighbors. The only other feedback we have to offer - the owners have a dog (apparently). Two people in my family have pet allergies, so we specifically seek out rentals that don't allow pets, and this one doesn't. However, we noticed a leash and other items related to a dog in the house and dog hair on some of the blankets / carpets. Not a lot by any means, but it did bother our allergies initially. It wasn't a bad experience by any means or a deal breaker, we just would have preferred to know this up front (unless we missed it in the listing).

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

15 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay close to Finger Lakes

Cute and comfortable cottage. No central heating BUT the space heaters that were provided and the electric fireplace kept us warm. Chairs in back sunroom were great for reading. Quiet area but very well located for day trips to Finger Lake region. Host provided info for local restaurants which was helpful (check back of host notes on fridge your first day as we missed this info initially. Enjoyed the fire pit and starry skies at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gary H.

26 September 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

The property was quaint and directly on the water. It was a pleasant spot to stay as it was centrally located between Watkins Glen, Penn Yan and Hammondsport. Cottage was nice and had a comfy feel.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beatiful property

beautiful property with lake in back yard. Away from all the busy, crazy of daily life. Jean is great, she even made sure that we had kayaks which made my son very happy. We hope to go back next year

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

24 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this Lamoka Cottage. Very clean with excellent view of the Lake. Owner paid exceptional detail to numerous amenities for guests. We highly recommend this rental. G & C

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage right on the water

Cute little cottage right on the water. Perfect for my husband and me to get away for the week. Our primary activity is always hiking so we didn’t spend a lot of time there but there was a nicely equipped kitchen, grill, fire pit, wood burning stove, canoe, rowboat and fenced in yard. Loved it! Would rent again if we come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlann D., Marlton, NJ

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & cozy cottage

We had a wonderful time & hope to rent again next year! Thank you😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful, quiet lake front property that was fun for the kids and relaxing for the adults! Kids asked when we could come back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

19 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cottage on Lake Lamoka

This little cottage was a terrific base to explore from - a quick and pleasant drive to Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. It is a really comfortable home to stay in and we enjoyed the beautiful lake views and quiet. Highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

18 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakefront Spot

This property seems unassuming. It was a great location on the lake. Wish I would have brought a fishing pole as the fish were jumping out of the water in the early am. The supplies that were left were great. There is nothing that we could have needed. Nice spot for a quiet weekend exploring the Finger Lakes.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Jean Donnan

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