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Historic Lake Front Home

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Owasco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Emerson Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

Upstairs 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs 5

1 Single Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Lake Front Home

This historic home, beautifully positioned at north end of Owasco lake, dates back to the 1890’s and has been loving restored. The original structure was framed and finished in all heart redwood. It features a large wrap around front porch and a second floor with a three season room and enclosed outdoor porch. The house sits on 1 1/2 acres with 150 feet of lake frontage with a dock.
The atrium, living room and dining area are all in an open space with a clear story staircase to the second floor.
These rooms feature redwood paneling, fluted columns and carved beams. The dining area connects to a large modern, fully equipped kitchen with counter space seating for breakfast or lunch. A sliding glass doors leads to an outdoor patio, grilling area and campfire pit.
There is one large downstairs bedroom with a full private bathroom.
There are five bedrooms upstairs. Three have a full private bathroom and two have a full shared bathroom.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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 and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Auburn

Auburn is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, or consider a night out at Kegs Canalside.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Emerson Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harriet Tubman Home - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fingerlakes Mall - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O'Tooles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tinkers Guild - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kostas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Lake Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Lake Front Home?

As of 26 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Lake Front Home on 27 May 2025 start from NZ$1,586.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Historic Lake Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Lake Front Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Lake Front Home located?

Situated in Auburn, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great stay!

My 2nd time staying at this house and absolutely love it! The spacious layout on the first floor, the huge bedrooms, the view of the lake!! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Nice stay for wedding at Emerson Park

Great location...very convenient to Emerson Park. Large house great for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy h.

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

Cousin’s Weekend

Well set up for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Great location

Great location. A bit of confusion over soap availability but we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R.

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

Skaneateles Hockey Tournament

We came to watch our boys in a hockey tournament. They were staying with the team in a hotel so we decided last year. To rent this house and couldn't be happier with the accaccommodations of John and Jamie. Great place. this property and t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Great house for big family

A lovely functional house with everything our extended family needed for a week vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette M.

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

Owasco Lake

Great location and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ron L.

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

Great family weekend house

Great for a family weekend. Close to Emerson Park and Springside Inn. We had a banquet to attend at Springside Inn and this locstion has only a 5 minute drive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TYLER T.

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

college reunion on the lake

Comfortable bedrooms, updated AC and well-maintained original woodwork
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Vrbo

Great old house with lots of setting room and wraparound porch. Big lawn area for kids to run. Lake front with dock, much room, much fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here Labor Day weekend with a group of 12 people. The location is great and the house has lots of room inside and outside. The owner is working to update the house and it is evident throughout the house. They were very responsive to questions and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay G.

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

Extended family weekend

The house was clean and spacious with a warm inviting atmosphere. The view and yard were made for enjoyment. We had a large group and it was so nice that bedrooms and bathrooms were in abundance. The dining table was made for this type occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Travis H.

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

July 2024 Wedding

The house was huge and the lake was amazing for wading in on hot days. The house has a few quirky elements as many old houses do (lots of doors, lots of light switches) but the place was perfect for our family attending a our sons wedding at Emerson park. The front porch was amazing…we just
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Pittsford

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

Guys trip

Went in October for a trip with some old friends. Property was beautiful. Plenty of space for 7 of us. Wrap around deck over looking the lake was awesome. Kitchen and grill met all of our needs. The owner was very accommodating and responsive. Would highly recommend this property for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Perfect spot

Five of my women friends and I stayed at this beautiful home for a long weekend. It was the perfect spot for us to relax, catch up with each other and have a great time. The front porch overlooking the lake was the perfect place to spend a good amount of our time. The house is large and beautiful. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osee N.

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

A Quick & Fun Overnight Trip!

We stayed one night for my daughter's 16 birthday. She did shopping and dinner in Skaneateles with friends, and then back to the property to hang out for the evening/night! There were 11 of us total and the house provided LOTS of room and choices for sleeping accommodations! Its a HUGE place with lots of room and easy access to Owasco Lake (right across street) or a short drive to Skaneateles! Its a fun property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

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

Bachelorette weekend

10 of us stayed here for a bachelorette weekend. We were all able to have our own comfortable bed and what felt like our own bathrooms. Perfect place for what we needed it to accomplish. Huge yard and right across the road from the lake. Host was very responsive with any questions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Fabulous porch, great for a big group!

We had a fantastic stay here as basecamp for our wedding weekend. The proximity to Emerson Park was convenience itself, but beyond that, the house was a beautiful place for getting ready photos, and a great hangout spot for our group the night before the wedding. The wraparound porch was heaven on a late spring evening and I wish we could have stayed longer. The numbers of beds and baths was enough for our group of 12. We even had enough space for waltz practice :) The host was extremely communicative and kindly accommodated an early check-in. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee D., Syracuse, usa

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

Perfect for our extended family attending a wedding

Plenty of bedrooms, dining and sitting areas for our family group of 12 adults and 1 child. The well appointed kitchen allowed us to prepare meals for all of us. Walking distance to Emerson park. It is an older house with great charm and plenty of porch space. It is in the process of updating not reflected in site photos. Recommend if attending a wedding at Emerson Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

susan m.

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

Lake house

My main complaint was the listing said basic soaps To me that should include shower soap- all other places I have stayed have as well as shampoos We arrived at the property at 10 pm and had to go out to the store to buy soap so we could all shower in the morning That was the major disappointment. Otherwise the house is spacious and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Perfect lake vacation

We stayed at this gorgeous lake home for 4 nights at the end of August 2024. It was perfect for our whole family including all the grandkids. Our 6 year old grandson said “it would have been really perfect if there were kitties”. We rented a boat from Owasco Marina. I would advise that you bring your own toiletries, only hand soap was provided. Also, if you want separate towels for the beach, bring your own. The current instruction manual is outdated, it lists a previous owner, so follow the email instructions. There is a fire pit, but the wood was not split or aged well. Other than the above minor inconveniences, it was a perfect week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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