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Exterior
Exterior detail
The lake greets you from every view
Just the right size and charm

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Honeoye, NY
  • Honeoye Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trident Marine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom three

2 Single Beds

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun.

Our home helps you relax and take in lake life the moment you enter. It has authentic, original knotty pine walls that are beautiful and homey. With a wide open floor plan, you can view the lake and Bristol foothills from the kitchen all the way through to our "lake" room via the huge picture window. Our 50' wide lakefront property has a level walk to the lake or to the dock, fishing off of which is loads of fun. Lake access is just a step into it or a boat ride off the end of the dock! (Please wear water shoes due to zebra mussels.) We have a canoe and a kayak for rent if you wish to use it. Otherwise, bring your own watercraft or rent it from the local marina, Trident. The lovely lapping sound of water puts your mind at ease while you sit on our spacious patio with plenty of seating, table space, sun-shading umbrella and Weber grill. The fire pit is great for roasting marshmallows or making smores while you look at the night time sky or across the lake. Firewood is available around town or bring your own if you are within 50 miles of our cottage. We have lawns on both sides of the road that provide for plenty of room to play games. The road, off the main drag, is quiet and neighbors are friendly. Restaurants, stores, gas stations, wineries and scenic trails are all a short distance away. In the town of Honeoye, there are a couple restaurants, two shops that feature crafts from local creators, a yarn shop, grocery store, and a drug store. Naples is 20 minutes away with Grimes Glenn State Park (so much fun), several wineries, restaurants, a quilt shop and an Artisan craft shop. Canandaigua is just a 30-minute drive. We have three bedrooms, two with queen beds, the third one has a single and trundle bed. Although they are not large bedrooms, they are adequate for a week at the lake. All bedrooms have in-window air conditioners. There are no televisions in bedrooms. Who needs one when you can gaze at the beautiful lake? All bed linens are supplied. The living room also has an air conditioner and/or fan that's large enough to make it comfortable in the open floor plan. The main room is quite large, lots of room for dining at the table, lounging on the sofa and recliner, playing games, and looking at the lake from most all places in the room. The television is in this room. We have wi-fi and there is streaming service with information on how to get to apps. There is another room at the front (lake side) of the cottage with another fantastic view of the lake. It's pretty close to a panoramic view. The sunrise comes through the windows in this room and it's really a sight to behold. It's fun to have morning coffee in here if you don't want to venture outside so early in the morning. But, nothing can beat being on the deck next to the water with your morning Joe or fishing from the dock as the sun comes up. The deck/patio has tables and seating for a good number of people. We have all sorts of trays available for you to easily carry your food from the kitchen to the deck. We have two bathrooms. One bathroom has a full tub/shower combination; the second bathroom has separate shower and toilet facilities and is incorporated in the laundry room. Towels and wash cloths are supplied as well as beach towels. Washer and dryer are there for your convenience. All appliances and utensils are in the kitchen and basic spices are supplied. There is a code to enter the cottage that will be provided the day of your arrival. Enjoy!

Property manager

Yvonne Rich
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Some toys are provided for younger children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in specified areas outside.
Renter must sign a contract w/in 30 days of booking; must send a (refundable) $600 check to owner to cover damages/cleaning 45 days before rental.
NO smoking in the house. Smoking outside in designated areas. Make owner aware that you are a smoke so ash trays are provided.
NO PETS OR ANIMALS OF ANY KIND

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honeoye

Located in Honeoye, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum and Bristol Valley Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trident Marine and Hunt Hollow. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honeoye, NY

What's nearby

  • Honeoye Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trident Marine - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 25 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 28 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bristol Mountain Morning Star Café - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Top Shelf Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock Stock Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hemlock Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honeoye cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honeoye Lake and Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum. Sandy Bottom Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

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

Beautiful

Great property with a gorgeous dock to enjoy the lake, every day i was there i was floating in a tube off the dock- absolutely will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Stay Awhile

Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laith H.

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

Great experience

The host was very helpful and went out of her way to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. The home is beautiful and in a great location. Expectations for cleaning at check out were unusually extensive (e.g. re-making the beds with spare sheets) but not over burdensome. Be aware that an extra cleaning deposit may be required even if insurance is purchased through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Second year at the lake

The cottage is perfect for a quiet lake vacation and it is everything that the listing indicates. The owner is easy to contact and work with. This was our second year and while the weather wasn't as "Goldilocks" as 2022 we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen c.

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

Fantastic summer getaway!

Everything about this property was amazing! So clean, fully stocked. View was amazing! Very confusing to a relaxing week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Hidden Jem!

Great property 40 mins from Rochester! Quiet lake, fish off dock and tranquil!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Awesome time once again!

Yvonne is amazing to work with and the Stay Awhile cottage is just as advertised, amazing and the perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

A beautiful and peaceful place to relax beside a lake

The cottage is open-concept with a view from the kitchen at the front of the house to the lake at the back. Lot is flat with easy access to the water. Great place to go "catching" versus 'fishing". Host is extremely helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!!

We had an awesome time, everything we could ask for and more. Yvonne the owner was very accommodating, the cottage was very spacious and cozy. The lake was just right we had a pontoon, enjoyed floating and swimming. If your looking for peace & quiet this is the place, we were able to dock the pontoon at the Twisted Rail Brewery & enjoyed their clam jam, it was delicious, hope to return next year😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K., Wampum

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

Great fishing getaway

Yvonne is great to work with. Property is exactly as stated and so clean. Checked up on us when possible bad weather. Great to be able to dock our boat just steps from the back porch. Had a great fishing trip with my husband. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage

The cottage was very clean and very well equipped-there was nothing left out. Books, music, videos and games were well stocked. The property was nice as there was a lot of room for parking and lawn area. Sunrise from the living room area was just stunning. From a fishing perspective the lake was lacking but I think it was just the time of the year, there were too many weeds to catch anything substantial in this shallow lake.-we got mostly small perch, small large mouth and some pumpkinseeds. The only downfall was that the bedrooms were very very small and the second bath was set up oddly. Fortunately the common areas had a nice open format which made up for the small bedrooms. Due to a miscommunication with the owner the boatlift was not available for renters so we had to tie our boat to the dock. Overall a pleasant stay and the owner was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Awesome getaway at the stay awhile cottage on Honeoye Lake

Owner was awesome - easy to communicate with and the check in process was very smooth. Cottage was exactly as advertised, clean and well maintained. Our family had fun swimming, boating, fishing, playing games, cooking out and enjoying the cottage life! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Very relaxing

This is a lovely property. The owners provide a clean and comfortable space. The neighborhood was calm and quiet. Nice lake access. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you Yvonne and Terry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

A life time of memories, all rolled up into a week!

A life time of memories, all rolled up into a week! Leading up to our Family week at "The Stay Awhile" cottage. Had many texts and emails between Yvonne and I. She was amazingly detailed in all her responses. Answering all our questions on the facilities and attractions in and around the lake. Upon arrived, we met Yvonne and Terry in person, and they provided us the tour of the cottage. First observation was how much larger the living areas were. The view was spectacular from the front room. The kitchen was very well supplied, along with the bathrooms. Our Grand Child loved the shelves of story books. When I opened the chest of games her eyes lit up. Once outside we found the patio furniture, gas grill and fire pit. We even were taught the game of washers by Terry! The dock was perfect for fishing and swimming. They even have weed suppression material around the swim area to keep the weeds at bay. This place had so much to offer, and the owners are wonderful people. They even provided us a wonderful gift bag with family made items and a personal note from from our hosts! We loved our stay so much, we went ahead and booked are stay for next year! Thank you Yvonne and Terry!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

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

Stay Awhile Cottage = Memories Forever!

A great surprise! The description was accurate. The picture was realistic...it was just that little extra outside and inside that made it even better! Great parking ! The set up perfect for family fun and conversations. A supply of board games inside brought back challenges of yesterday with a mixture of generations meeting the new challenge. The living - dining room easy to gather, move around & enjoy food & fun. Great view of lake at sunrise from the comfy sitting area inside or on the patio...12 feet from the lapping lake water. The lake satisfies all ages. Swimmers, kayaking, boating, fishing and best of all lake watchers. Even an overcast WNY day has beauty on Honeoye Lake at "Stay Awhile Cottage".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great stay on Lake Honeoye

This was our families first trip to the finger lakes and we could not have selected a better property and worked with anyone better than Yvonne. From a visit to Niagra Falls , hiking, swimming in the lake , and several trips to the vineyard Stay Awhile provided the perfect setting. Yvonne is a wonderful hostess and provided so many resources we had to start a list for the next time we come. Thanks Yvonne for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

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

The perfect vacation!

There isn't one thing I could think that I would change about this cottage. I could live there! Everyone relaxed and just chilled. There were books, movies, games and more if you wanted. Just reading and enjoying the lake was the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Perfect week

This cottage was everything I thought it would be and more. Thank you so much to Yvonne and Terri for letting us use this amazing cottage and being so helpful! Hope to be there again next year!

10/10 Excellent

luis d.

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

Beautiful weekend

Be with my family and this property feel like we are home, we have wonderful time..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Great Property

We had a great time at this property. It was very clean and exactly as described. The pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Yvonne was very welcoming and the communication was great. The property was just as described. Great location too! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P.

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

Great views to top a great stay!

This spacious cottage was a great size for my family! There were 6 of us, 3 kids (14, 6, and 2) and 3 adults that stayed for 4 days, it was perfect getaway. The views and access to the lake were unbeatable and the entire place was really clean! A sincere thank you to Yvonne and Terry for the great communication, all of the thoughtful touches and recommendations, and everything was provided that you could think of! I would highly recommend this house and the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue W., Buffalo NY

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

Clean and Quiet

7/3/2020-7/8/2020 Nice clean and quiet property overlooking the lake. Like other reviews - all you need to bring is food. Everything you need is already there. Yvonne was wonderful to work with. Inquiries were answered within minutes. The neighbors are great too! I would definitely reccommend this property. Thanks for a great vaca Yvonne!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

nancy s., kendall

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

Fantastic getaway

Yvonne is a fantastic host. She greeted us and showed us around. Answered all our questions, and she had a notebook with local attractions and directions. The place had everything you could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable. The view was to die for. Cant wait to go again. We loved sitting around enjoying the view, swimming and fishing in the lake. Yvonne thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Perfect getaway

I was looking for a place to let my 4 and 7 year old boys play after a long spring inside. This was the perfect place to take them! They spent endless hours fishing and jumping off of the dock. We loved roasting s'mores and enjoying the quiet, peaceful lake. The property was clean and beautifully maintained with fabulous communication from the owner. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Rich

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We are blessed with a great family of grown children, grandchildren and a large extended family. The major reason we bought our cottage was for gatherings of family and friends. Throughout our married life, we have traveled to many places. We've been to Mongolia, China, England, South Africa while family members lived there. We have also been to several Caribbean countries and many states. It's such a beautiful world, people are so interesting, and food is fun to explore! If we never traveled outside of New York state, though, we would be very happy too. Since we purchased the cottage, we are very content to spend a lot of time at Honeoye Lake. Yvonne was a high school English teacher for 22 years in a local district. She enjoyed it very much and is still teaching in retirement in a different way--to her grandchildren. Terry worked in skilled trades, testing units for today's cars. He has retired from that profession but still maintains a part-time job that allows him to work with older people on a weekly basis.

Why they chose this property

My husband traveled to Honeoye Lake in the Finger Lakes region to visit a friend several years ago and fell in love with the area. When I spoke to him about looking for a cottage just a few years ago, he wanted to look at Honeoye Lake again because of that experience. We visited several cottages but ours fits us to a tee. It is lakefront with knotty pine and an open floor plan. We looked at very modern cottages, worn out cottages, and those with authentic charm. Our cottage has the charm that we love. It's perfect for a couple, a small gathering of friends, or a family vacation. Honeoye is nestled at the base of Bristol Hills. From our cottage, you can see much of the length of the lake and the hills that surround the area. A short trip up any direction will show you the beauty of the area with hiking trails, farm country, and even a couple of state parks: Harriet Hollister Recreation Area; Grimes Glen State Park; Letchworth State Park.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage provides room to move in its open plan giving guests a gorgeous view of the lake come rain or come shine. Honeoye Lake is at the Bristol foothills. You have the advantage of being on water yet feeling like the mountains are all around, because the lake is in a small valley and the vista changes seasonally. The lake is shallow (32 feet at its deepest) so it is warm enough to swim in most of the summer unlike deep lakes that remain cold. There ARE weeds in the lake because it's shallow, so expect that when fishing. Most of our guests have told us that it makes for good fishing since fish like the protection of vegetation. We have weed mats in our little cove making swimming there very pleasant and, if the weeds get thick, we also rake them away so that you will not be hindered by them. Please wear water shoes, because we have zebra mussels. It's a great lake for recreational boating or fishing. Or, just gazing at it while releasing all the tensions away.

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