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Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock

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Private Lakefront w/ new Deck
New deck
Rear of home - taken from lawn. This side of home faces lawn/lake.
Two acre lawn w/ fire pit goes down to beach in the distance
patio area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Owasco Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Emerson Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Skaneateles Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

+3
3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 3 Child Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock

This home with waterfront is perfect for family reunions, extended families, or just large groups of friends! The east side location provides plenty of sunshine and awesome sunsets. There is a large two acre grassy lawn for kids to play and no neighbors on either side near the house. Since the yard is very spacious, you do have to walk approximately 100 yards (length of a football field) down the gently sloping property to the beach. The property gets more narrow towards the beach area where cottages get closer together. A stone driveway to drive to the water for people who can't walk this distance is located on the side of the property and cuts across the lawn near the waterfront. It is also used as a driveway/lane for cottages directly on the water. Kids can run and play, fly a kite, adults can have a volleyball game, play hoops, roast marsh-mellows, have a picnic, and take part in all kinds of water activities.

Inside, there is plenty of space to hang out together in the living room or family room. The dining room table seats 10 and table in the adjacent kitchen seats 6. Just outside the dining room is the deck which can seat 5 more or so. Many folks enjoy the piano room where they have singalongs with the family. There are also lots of nooks and crannies in the home where you could enjoy some quiet time away from the group. Of course, you could also do a little sunning at the beach while listening to the lapping waves, hang out on the new spacious deck there or relax in the lawn under one of the large shade trees.

The beach is all small flat rocks(shale) and has a deck and 45 foot dock. There are some stairs (approx. 20) from the lawn to the beach area. The new deck is about 1/3 the way down from the lawn. The water is very clean and there are no weeds in this area. It's crystal clear and you can easily see the bottom. It's a nice gradual walk out into the water and is about three feet deep at the end of the dock, which is great for kids- no drop offs. There are two kayaks with life-jackets for your use. For extremely large groups, we also own another home a short walk away with three bedrooms and sleeps 10 that you can inquire about. Auburn is only a quick drive (a few miles)away, so it is very convenient for shopping, restaurants, parks,etc. There are many things to do in the area depending on your interests.

Property manager

Christine Izzo
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 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

No events allowed
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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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake, while Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerson Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 29 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Tooles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anyela's Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Springside Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spring Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mandana Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock located?

Located in Auburn, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Owasco Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Skaneateles Lake and Highland Park Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melodie W.

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

Cozy friend bonding experience

We all had a wonderful stay at the home across a long weekend. The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions. The kitchen has plenty of space for many people to cook. Living room comfortably fit 12-18 people and the temperature was comfortable.Only thing to note was the piano was fairly out of tune and the trundle pull out was a bit dirty but otherwise everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

3 generations gathered for Thanksgiving. The home is very cozy with great location. Host is kind and very responsive! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Weekend Friends Gathering

Nice property with lots of room for a group of 8. Outdoors there was plenty of space for activities and a beautiful new deck on the lake. The groups
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammad Shahnoor Bin M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quite Disappointed, won't recommend

1. The property is dishonestly labeled as a 6 bedroom house. We had 6 families with 12 adults and 8 kids. It's not an actual 6 bedroom house where 6 families can live in one bedroom each. 2 bedrooms in the basement were in very very poor condition. One of them is not a bedroom at all, it could barely be labeled as a den. It was extremely difficult for us to manage everyone properly. 2. Top floor bathroom door had no lock. We had put a basket in front of it to notify others outside that it's occupied. 3. The entire basement floor is very dark and cold it doesn’t have any insulation or following fire rules for the safety. 4. The folding beds were of no use as well. Most of the side springs were missing and all the mattresses were not good for use. Not recommended, wasn't a fun trip. We go to cottages all the time, this was not up to the mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Lovely Owasco home with a great view.

Wonderful accommodations for our group of 8 adults. The house can handle many more and the lower level would be a perfect hangout for kids or teens. The place is very nicely furnished and decorated. We found a spacious kitchen, nice dining room table, and a very comfortable living room to relax in. The weather wasn't cooperative so we did not take advantage of the dock/boats, but we did get to sit by the water and relax between rain showers. Thank you for sharing your place with us! -- The Belles Lettres Book Club
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Family vacation

Our family had an incredible time at this house. It was perfect for all ages. The kids had an amazing time swimming. It was perfect for small children up through adults. The owner was so kind and quick to act when the new dishwasher had a leak. She sent a plumber and it was fixed within a few hours. We had a great time hiking nearby and loved the town of Auburn.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Annual Family Gathering

Lots of space for our large group. Great location and swimming area. The host was amazing and took great care of us. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

Girls trip

Cute house and nice deck / patio to relax on for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice

We had a nice stay, I should have read it better I thought we were lake front so was a little inconvenient to walk down there and also not convenient to hang out at the lake, but we made it work. Also the 2 kayaks were gross all ripped up and not usable we only brought 1 thinking we would have 3 and so we only had the 1 we brought, so was also disappointed with that.We did have an ant problem in the kitchen, that should be taken care of . The house it self was ok it definitely needs some updating and work in and out. The bbq was not as clean as the owner wanted us to leave it, but we did. Overall it served its purpose and we had a nice time. The Lake is Beautiful. We rented a boat and that’s the time we spent on the lake. The property is big and is nice to hang out in the yard. Over all we had a nice time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

We enjoyed our time at Owasco Lake. The house was well stocked with linens, cookware, dishes and cleaning products. The house does need some cosmetic detailing and upgrading. The large yard was perfect for our grands! The actual lake frontage is very small, but we made due.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Making memories

Lots of room for all of my family. Great communication with our host, and thankful for her letting us start our vacation a little earlier. The property was great for whiffle ball games, volleyball games, and kicking a soccer ball around. Rain or shine, we made the most of the space. The home was very spacious and had plenty of essentials. Having the extra fridge downstairs was great too! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rama P.

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

Absolutely comfortable stay

Christine is an amazing host. A party of 17 of us visited the house in May 2024, and it was perfect for us. House was very clean, spacious, with lots of extra towels and bedding, A/C, fans, nicely equipped kitchen, gorgeous backyard with lots of space for kids to play, scenic beach access, etc. Our stay was extremely comfortable and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend the place and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

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

Beautiful spacious house steps from the water

We had a wonderful stay at Christine's property. The house was more spacious than expected and fit 17 of us (adults) comfortably. Only steps away from a dock overlooking lake Owasco. Tons of backyard space for lawn games. Driveway had tons of space and was only 10 minutes away from the downtown of Auburn. Christine was wonderful and we hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Lots of room for family

The home had everything we needed and worked great for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dave G.

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

Semi-lakefront - nice amenities, needs some updating

The owner was very nice to deal with and was kind enough to let us get into the home a bit early - much appreciated! In addition, she does have some nice things in the house - two coffeemakers, good internet, seating options, tvs, etc. But this house is old and needs repairs/replacements - the beds are not comfortable, the deck is rickety, some of the windows are old and don't close all the way (so bugs get in - mayflies and stink bugs), the dishwasher didn't drain completely and the hot water ran out after less than 3 showers. Also, the downstairs was cold (it was in the 50's and 60's outside and the main floor was around 70). With that being said, if you're looking for a house almost on the water (it has a dock, kayaks, etc.) that will hold a group and you're not looking for 5 star comfort, you might enjoy this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

B P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Decent house

We had a very good time at this property! The house fits the description but has a few drawbacks included it has a small waterfront (if you want to go in the water, you need water shoes!) that is not immediately adjacent to the property. The yard is great and the owner is great to work with, very flexible and responds quickly! Five stars for the owner. Unfortunately the house is showing its age/ use with many things in poor condition including some of the mattresses and roll out beds and deck stairs. It also was not as clean as we would have preferred with dirt and dust around and under many items when moved. We had a great weekend and the area is nice to enjoy, but keep in mind that it is a rental property and not in pristine condition. Would consider to stay again, but temper expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

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

Great house for family gathering

House was very clean. Owner was very responsive to questions. Peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

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

Great place to stay with friends. Very large yard

Good time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy f.

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

a family get together

We were able to have all three families stay together. There were plenty of space for us to be together (and apart if desired), and the large yard was fun for the kids. They went fishing and kayaked at the beach. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Large Family Retreat

We had 8 adults and 10 children. Had a great time with plenty of room. The yard between the house and the lake was a playground for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. The house was clean and neat. The walk to the lake was a little long due to my surgery and my sons illness. But a golf cart fixed that for us. Had plenty af room and was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Wonderful Experience

We had a great time staying at Christine's lake cottage. It was big enough for our large group of adults and children. The proximity to the lake and the large back yard were perfect for daytime activities with kids. Christine was a gracious host and immediately responsive when a couple of small issues arose. We would definitely consider visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

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

Great space for family lake weekend

My partner and I wanted to bring our families together and we couldn't have asked for a better space! We were able to comfortably fit 16 adults and took full advantage of the large deck by the dock. We also definitely appreciated that there was a good amount of parking space- even fit a small rv!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christine Izzo

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We are both school teachers nearby and live within a mile of the home. Since our teaching careers allow us to have summers off, we are able to promptly respond to any needs renters may have or questions they need answered.

Why they chose this property

Large home and lawn! Crystal clear water here and nice gradual walk out, good for kids.

What makes this property unique

Large home benefits with a great lawn for kids to play, and waterfront too at a modest cost compared to homes this large that sit directly on the water. Cost is lower than similar homes because of the 100 yard walk through the lawn to get to our private lakefront.

Languages:

English

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