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Relaxing Lakefront Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Crystal clear Skaneateles Lake
Sunset views, boat cruise sailing past
Property grounds
View from water

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Skaneateles, NY
  • Skaneateles Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Otisco Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Anyela's Vineyards
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Relaxing Lakefront Retreat

This beautiful, recently built, 5 bedroom home is located at 5 mile point on the eastern shore of Skaneateles Lake. Enjoy 70' of level lake frontage on the cleanest lake in the Northeast. Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, located 5 miles from the charming village of Skaneateles, this home features dock, mooring and flat access to the water. Soak up the sun, swim, boat, fish or relax on the porch after a day of wine tasting, hiking or shopping in the local boutiques. The home boasts an open floor plan, fully furnished, 5 bedrooms with 2 full and 1 half bathrooms. Inside amenties include a fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances, corian counters and cherry cabinetry. Brazilian hardwoods are throughout the lower level of the home, with an inviting 1st floor master bedroom with heated floor master bath.

Property manager

Natasha
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No parking on the lawn, park in designated spaces only
No dumping of ashes into the lake. $500 fine if ashes are dumped into lake

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skaneateles

Located in Skaneateles, this holiday home is on the waterfront. John D. Barrow Art Gallery and Skaneateles Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room and Anyela's Vineyards. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park.
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Skaneateles, NY

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Otisco Lake - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Owasco Lake - 28 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 37 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sherwood Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skan-Ellus Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anyela's Vineyards - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Lakefront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Lakefront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Lakefront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Lakefront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Skaneateles Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Otisco Lake and John D. Barrow Art Gallery. White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room and Skaneateles Historical Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Just a great house to gather with friends!

This was our 4th year staying at this beautiful home and we booked for next year before we left! We had fantastic weather and spent much of our time on the beautiful porch in the rocking chairs provided looking out at the beautiful lake. At night we had great fires in the fire pit and it was just relaxing and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

AWESOME Spot

We love this location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Family Weekend

Great house for a weekend together with my family who live nearby. Home was lovely with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Excellent host, excellent house

Entire process and stay was a pleasure .... wonderful house, property location and setup hard to beat and host a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family getaway

Our group of ten loved this space. The open concept living area, the kitchen, 6 barstools, kitchen table and family room area provided more than enough space for us to entertain ourselves with boardgames and more! The location is great to the downtown area, the kids loved having the yard and the back porch was great for the parents to sit and enjoy the view. If you are considering this house just do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaina W.

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

Girls weekend

This cottage is absolutely lovely and has every amenity. We had 10 babes in our 50s stay for a girls weekend and we had a blast sitting around the fire by the lake and dancing in the kitchen. The bed were comfy and the place was spotless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Lakeside Willow

This property was everything we could have hoped for and more! The owners think of and provide all the extras to make your stay enjoyable! The space and location are perfect for family gatherings! We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Weekend Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home is beautiful and the lake is crystal clear. The house was exceptionally clean and the host thought of everything from the complementary bottle of wine to the water bottles on all the night stands. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Lovely week

It was lovely. We loved the willow tree and the easy access to the lake. We appreciated all the things the house offered, especially all the kitchen accessories to make our stay very easy. We also appreciated all the linens, bath towels and beach towels provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Special spot on lake

We loved our stay. Open floor plan was ideal for family. Long counter space for food and drinks was really nice. Super close to crystal clear lake. Rented a pontoon boat and toured most of the lake. Nights were s’mores and a nice fire in the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z., Scottsdale, AZ

absolutely perfect weekend!

Stayed here for an extended holiday weekend and it couldn't have been better. The home itself exceeded expectations and had all modern luxuries available, even if not needed to enjoy a peaceful retreat to the lake. The host was very responsive, accommodating, and easy to coordinate with. I would highly recommend and will look to stay here on future trips to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Outstanding!

Appears to have been remodeled recently and they did a great job! I cannot say enough great things about this set up and this host. Every detail was thought of. Outstanding location on the lake with a dock and all, this property was perfect for us! I would definitely recommend this property…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Best ever!

This was the best VRBO property we have ever rented. EVERYTHING exceeded our expectations. Great property, great location, great view. 10+++
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Amazing lake house

This house was perfect! The property is Level and flat to the lake. Kids had tons of fun on the swim platform and kayaking. The interior is beautiful and spotless. The kitchen is huge with everything we needed. We will absolutely rent again next time we are in the area !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

amazing getaway

The property is stunningly beautiful, an immaculate comfortable home with water views from bedrooms and living areas. Porch rockers were fabulous to enjoy the water view and amazing skies ,just steps away. Beautiful floating dock and easy access to crystal clear water complete with brick fire pit and chairs. We just brought ourselves and sat back and enjoyed. Great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susi K.

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

Great place for a get-away

We gathered our family for a Thanksgiving celebration at the Lake house. We so enjoyed our time there, even though we couldn't spend time outdoors because of the weather. We were met by the host, and made to feel immediately welcome. The kitchen was great and well-stocked, and we had everything we needed to cook and serve a Thanksgiving feast. We highly recommend a stay here - and hope to come back in the summer when we can enjoy the outdoor amenities as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Fantastic rental!

We are a of group of 6 women who travel together twice a year for a bonding long weekend! This house is the perfect setting! It is layed out beautifully on first floor with open floor plan . There are 5 bedrooms with 6 beds. Everything about this house is warm and inviting. This is our third year here and have already booked for next year! The porch overlooking the beautiful lake with 6 rocking chairs was so nice and there is also a nice fire pit with chairs to sit out and enjoy a fire at night ! Love this place and can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Awesome stay - loved this property !

Absolutely gorgeous home and everything we needed was there! Our favorite spot was the porch with the big comfortable rocking chairs facing the beautiful lake! We were lucky enough to have outstanding weather so the views were awesome. We had one cool night but no worries as the owner thought of everything and had a basket of nice soft blankets for us to keep us warm as we enjoyed the views. Loved the great big fire pit with chairs provided so that was also a nice spot to relax and enjoy the evening . The inside of the house was great as well. Open concept kitchen and living room made it so nice for us to be together and have fun. The bedrooms were all beautifully decorated and comfortable. We loved this property and had a great time… thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amie C.

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

Worth every penny!

I wouldn't say I'm a connoisseur of short-term rental properties, but I've stayed in a fair share and this was the best one by far. The basics: super clean and beautiful inside and outside, great spaces, perfectly described on Vrbo, hot water for many showers, AC/Heat and fans for any temperature, timely and friendly communication with the host/owner, safe neighborhood, quiet and serene, and yet a fun area of the lake. The above-and-beyond: enough lounging and dining/eating spaces for everyone inside and out, a large kitchen with more amenities and utility than most people have in their own homes, fun lake property with boats, umbrellas, large grill, two docks, grass to play or lie in, wood-burning firepit (wood provided), large washer and dryer, enough towels to supply the whole lake community, easy directions, enough parking, large bathrooms and bedrooms, comfortable beds, lots of working windows with screens and wood blinds...I could go on. Bottom line: nothing could have been better and I will rent this house again. Worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Wonderful home in a great location

We stayed in this lovely home for a weekend. The location on the lake was perfect and the drive to town pretty quick. Perhaps 10 minutes a most. Natasha, the host, was great communicating with and made the renting process very easy. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Absolutely great house

This was our second year renting and we have already booked for next year! This property is beautiful! It has everything you need and is so comfortable. We had just an amazing time! The porch facing the lake has great rocking chairs and there is a fire pit that completes the setting. We were lucky enough to have a great fire , rocking in our chairs and viewing the most incredible sunset ! Couldn’t have been nicer! This house will not disappoint anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Extended Family Vacation

The house was lovely (even nicer than the pictures showed) and the hosts were very easy to work with. It was great to be steps from the lake and the fire pit was a huge bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann M.

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

Fabulous time!

This house is perfect for a family vacation. We stayed here for our son’s graduation from Syracuse. While far from the university, the house was a great place for our family to stay. It was spacious, clean and a beautiful setting. The hosts were very pleasant to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Great home and location

Everything was seamless. The property is beautiful, plenty of space, all toiletries and necessities were well stocked. You can tell this home is very loved. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

The house was great. It fit all 10 of us comfortably. The living room/dining//kitchen area was a gre

Loved the downstairs, which was even nicer than the pictures! The bedrooms were equally as great. Clean, comfortable, and spacious. The water bottles by the beds were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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