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Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center

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Front of cabin
sofa in living ares
chairs in living area
your lake access, porch, dock 50' of shoreline, red building is storage.
picnic table, picnic table fire pit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Skaneateles, NY
  • Skaneateles Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anyela's Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center

This quaint, pet friendly (with owner permission and security deposit) cottage is one mile from center of Skaneateles village-easy walking distance. It's located on a private lane approximately 400 feet from Skaneateles Lake-no roads to cross. The cottage is surrounded by trees. The cottage, with a 2 minute stroll down the owner owner lane, to the lake, includes a separate, private porch (rustic red building shown in photo) right on the lake-great for cocktails, sunsets, etc. Please note: The red cottage at water's edge is storage only. You will be staying is in the browish cottage which is detailed in the pictures. The reddish cottage shows your lake access. There is a 2 minute walk between the cottage you stay in and your private lake access.
The lakefront is level, has its own dock, and and has a gradual slope-great for swimming for all ages. The lane is tree lined-very private. The cottage is heated,. The cottage can accommodate, beds for, 4 people, and has wi-fi and cable.

Property manager

Andrew Whiting
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Security depositand, owner permission required,
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be leashed and supervised

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skaneateles

Located in Skaneateles, this cottage is on the waterfront. John D. Barrow Art Gallery and Skaneateles Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Seward House Museum and Harriet Tubman Home. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Skaneateles, NY

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Owasco Lake - 19 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sherwood Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skan-Ellus Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marcellus Lanes Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Cottage with Skaneateles Lake access, one mile from village center located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Skaneateles Lake and John D. Barrow Art Gallery. White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room and Skaneateles Historical Society are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Relaxing

We had a very relaxing time and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie o.

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

Charming Place in terrific Location

Host very responsive. House was clean and as described in listing. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert M.

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

Very relaxing

Very nice. The sound of rain was quite peaceful.The water space was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Cabin on Skaneateles Lake NY

Quiet, remote, private, easy access to town, rustic woth all conveniencies to stay, host affable, helpful and available
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Cozy cabin

Nice location with lake views proximate to Village of Skaneateles. Comfortable beds and very responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Lovely getaway

The place was great, roomy for just the two of us and our dog. I loved taking the short walk down to the lakeshore each morning and especially at night to see all the stars. Hosts were more than accommodating and friendly. We'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan U.

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

Great getaway

Property was well located clean and unique The only small negative was listed as being air conditioned only primary bedroom has air conditioning. The view of lake from the dock was outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary E.

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

Great Cabin!

We felt like we were in the middle of peaceful woods with our very own lake to skip rocks on. Then we jumped in our car and we were in the cutest town, Skaneateles, with shops restaurants and a great place to walk in just a 4 minute car ride! My kids want us to buy the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Wonderful stay

My friend and I stayed in this property for our annual fishing and guitar playing trip. The property was more spacious that expected and it has real nice private lake access. It’s also only 1 mile from town. We had a great time from Thursday thru Sunday. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Ideal Location

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the cottage. Very serene setting, yet so close to the village, which is a 25 minute walk away. Wonderful sunsets from the dock. Thanks to Andy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jen W.

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

Beautiful lake!

We enjoyed our stay at Skaneateles lake. The cottage has lake access, which is where we launched our kayaks from. The lake was quiet and calm during our stay! Andy is very nice and was responsive to my questions. Tyson enjoyed our getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria F., MOUNT JOY

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

We had a great stay, but had to work around some rainy weather.

We love this area and all around Skaneateles. This location is convenient to town and stores and recreation. Walking down to the lake and sitting was so relaxing. We had a nice cook out with some family who came up for the day and a nice campfire in the firepit to cap off a truly wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Relaxing weekend

The cabin had all the amenities listed and was a nice home away from home. The interior was clean and ready for our visit. Just a short walk from the cabin, the sitting area down by the lake was very peaceful. The neighborhood was quiet and close to areas we wanted to see, including Syracuse, Seneca Falls, and Auburn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Quaint Cottage

This property was perfect for our needs. We were gone most days, but we did enjoy the scenery surrounding the cottage. It was gorgeous. It fit 3 adults nicely. I wouldn't recommend any more than 4. The property manager was communicative and checking in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

5 Stars

We had a great stay at the cabin near the lake. Andy was extremely responsive and flexible with questions and adjusting our reservation. We stayed at the property during a heat wave, but there were plenty of fans and the bedroom had an AC unit. Everything was as pictured. Morning stroll to the lake felt like a movie… bunnies, chipmunks, ducklings all made appearances. The property makes you feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle but is a short drive or walk to the village.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Lake Access Cabin

While our weather was unexpectedly chilly, our time away in the cabin was wonderful. We were supplied adequately with heat and with every possible device and appliance. We had a woodsy, charming and short walk to the lake which our Italian Greyhound especially enjoyed. The bed, the bedding, the towels, the dishes, the cooking utensils were good quality and more than adequate. And the availability of firepit and wood was an extra treat. Just being near the beautiful Village of Skaneateles was especially noteworthy. But, if your hope is to fish, bring or rent a boat or kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlie W.

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

Perfect Skaneateles Stay

This place is everything and more! The pictures don’t do it justice. The inside has a coziness that isn’t captured by photos. It feels like you’re staying at a remote “camp” but walking distance to town- which I wouldn’t have thought was possible. Andy went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. He let us use his Cornhole set too! 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teal e. S.

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

The cabin was very nice it included a short stroll to be on the water.

The cabin was very nice. The bed was comfortable and we spent coffee time on the porch. It is a short stroll to the water where you can sit on a porch or dock on the water for a beautiful sunset. We brought our fishing boat and enjoyed relaxing and fishing on the lake. There is a great NYS boat launch on the west side of the lake. You do need to bring bottled water for drinking. Our dog seemed to enjoy her little get away. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin D., Baltimore USA

We had a great stay!

The cabin was clean and welcoming, and had everything you might need for cooking and eating in. The property was quiet and it was a short walk to the lake front where you culd sit and enjoy the view. The owner was friendly and was kind enough to provide drinking water for us and our dogs, as there was some slight risk associated with the lake water, which he took care to advise us of when we arrived. There was a so a printout detailing the water quality issue and city contact information of we needed it. The town nearby was also very nice hand had lots of great spots to choose from for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Cottage

My husband and I had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was quaint, comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed the short walk to the lake each morning and loved the town of Skaneateles. I cannot give enough praise to our host Andrew. Throughout the reservation process, prior to our leaving, and during our stay, he answered my E-mails promptly and made sure everything was set for our arrival. Thank you Andrew and looking forward to coming again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

A suggestion

since the property owner recommends that guests use bottled water for drinking, a couple of bottles to get a new guest started would be appreciated. also some detail on what is in the house before we have to ask. beautiful and clean property. we were not there to take advantage of all the amenities because we were having a family reunion off site but we would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Beautiful area and wonderful cabin

Our cabin was in a very private area with access to the lake. That is exactly what we we were looking for—privacy, quiet, and a peaceful natural area with birds and our special rabbit whom we saw frequently. We loved the dock area and spent a lot of time there just looking at the lake. We took our boards and kayak out every day to explore the beautiful, clean waters of the lake. It was a wonderful experience. The cabin was comfortable and clean, with all necessities provided. I appreciated the coffee-table book about the Finger Lakes, which made me think about the history of the region and its progressive communities. The back porch and campfire area were also comfy, and we used them a lot. I hope that cabins like ours continue to be offered to Skaneateles visitors, and that the neighborhood does not become increasingly posh and exclusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

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

Pleasant comfortable stay on lake Skaneateles

Clean and comfortable, accommodating owners friendly respectful and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jean P.

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

Great quiet getaway

The simple, pet-friendly cottage in a quiet location with dock access was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norm Q.

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

Great cabin on the lake

Great cabin on the lake with a dock. Very clean and homey . They provide anything you need.. owner is very good to talk to and treats guests very well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Whiting

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My family has lived in Skaneateles for 6 generations. This property is owned by 3 siblings, 2 public school teachers and one accomplished musician, each still living in Skaneateles.

Why they chose this property

This property is a great choice if you're interested in a private setting, prime lake front access, all located one mile from the center of the village. East side of the lake, afternoon sun.

What makes this property unique

proximity to lake and village

Languages:

English

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