Its a Grape Life Renters Paradise, Keuka Lake East Side, level lot, pebble beach

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12181.0 sq m

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Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Hammondsport, NY

Keuka Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Keuka Lake Vineyards
‪17 min drive‬
Keuka Lake State Park
‪39 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to our cottage: It's A Grape Life
9551 Crystal Beach Rd Hammondsport 14840
After renting ourselves for over 20 years we know what most renters want:
(Note: If you need to sleep more than 14, we have a sister cottage for rent nearby)
1) Lots of BEDROOMS, we have 5 bedrooms and sleep 14
--- 1 King, 5 Queens (one is a pull-out sleeper sofa), 4 Twins (2 bunk beds)
2) We have 2 full bathrooms
3) Lots of PARKING (not the standard 2 spots), we can park 10
4) NO flights of stairs to climb constantly and carry luggage up & down
5) A beautiful beach that you can gradually walk into the water from.
6) A dock that is big enough to seat everyone and doesn't shake every time someone walks on it
7) 7 miles from Hammondsport, 13 miles from Penn Yan
8) Mini-split air-conditioners in living area and all bedrooms, portable fans in all rooms
9) Year-round use, gas fireplace & Mini-split heat in all rooms.
10) We have a fire pit and provide firewood
11) We also have a gas fire pit

We pray you and your family will enjoy our slice of renter's paradise and make many, many great memories.

Your Hosts
Rick & Peg Grape

Property manager

Rick & Peg Grape

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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: 16

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hammondsport

Located in Hammondsport, this holiday home is on the beach. Ravines Wine Cellars and McGregor Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Keuka Lake and Waneta Lake. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Hammondsport, NY

What's nearby

Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Waneta Lake - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
McGregor Vineyard - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Keuka Lake Vineyards - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
Keuka Lake State Park - 39 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬9 min drive
‪The Olney Place - ‬9 min drive
‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
‪Weis Vineyards - ‬5 min walk
‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Its a Grape Life Renters Paradise, Keuka Lake East Side, level lot, pebble beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Its a Grape Life Renters Paradise, Keuka Lake East Side, level lot, pebble beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Its a Grape Life Renters Paradise, Keuka Lake East Side, level lot, pebble beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Its a Grape Life Renters Paradise, Keuka Lake East Side, level lot, pebble beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hammondsport holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Keuka Lake and Ravines Wine Cellars. Waneta Lake and McGregor Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vera Z.

12 October 2024

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

Family lakeside getaway

This is a wonderful house! Gorgeous view of Lake Keuka, with beautiful sunsets over the hills on the other side. So well appointed: dock with chairs, beach with kayaks, a grill, a fire pit, a porch with more chairs, kitchen and dining room with lake views, pots, pans and multiple coffee makers, multiple bedrooms with multiple beds with multiple chargers,... 13 of us were able to stay there very comfortably! The Grape family made us feel so welcome there by meeting us at the house and showing us every detail, and answering our every question quickly beforehand. Plus, the house is in a cozy, quiet neighborhood of lakeside homes, in a beautiful part of New York State with so many natural wonders to explore, and far enough away from the big cities to be truly relaxing. Enjoy, just come and enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

9 September 2024

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

Great experience!

We (a group of 10 older adults) stayed here during a kayaking trip. We loved the house, property, and area. Owners were very nice and helpful. The house had everything we needed, and much more. Dock, rear porch, outdoor seating, beach & fire pit were favorites. House was clean, well stocked, comfortable. Nice sitting area and large TV. This place is really amazing! Thank you for letting us stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

22 August 2024

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

Family Vacation on Keuka

We had another great week at “It’s a Grape Life”. Rick and Peg have a beautiful place and are such great hosts. Our group of 12 had fun swimming and boating on Keuka Lake. We can’t wait for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

18 June 2024

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Awesome!

This cottage was everything that was shown and more! Everything was perfect! We all enjoyed ourselves and the view was spectacular! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

6 June 2024

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

A Mini Resort

We so enjoyed our stay at this property that we were planning our next visit while still there! The amount of room in this clean, convenient, easily accessible home with welcoming décor is amazing. A perfect place for a large group/family. We enjoyed being able to eat and play games AT THE SAME TABLE, both indoors and outside, and also enjoyed the ample seating in the living room, and on the covered back porch just steps from the lake! Rain cancelled our firepit on the beach with s’mores that we deemed too messy for the gas fire pit on the porch. People kayaked or fished off the big, sturdy, beautiful deck every chance we had, and we had morning coffee and evening drinks out there sitting in the comfortable glider chairs. If it had been a bit warmer we would have been swimming and using the large floating mat! We saw bald eagles, hawks, many kinds of ducks and geese every day. The outside temps ranged from 50 - 80 deg. during our stay and we didn’t need to use the modern AC/heat units or even the gas fireplace, since simply opening or closing a few of the easy open windows controlled the indoor temperature perfectly. The location is perfect, halfway between Hammondsport and Penn Yan, less than 30 min. from Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. We visited several wineries, distilleries, state parks and hiking areas, and the Windmill Craft & Farmers market, the area and views breathtaking. The only things different from “It’s A Grape Life” and a resort hotel are a chef and a maid!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

19 May 2024

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Wonderful place

Great location. Everything you need in a rental. Beautiful cottage with lots of room.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

9 April 2024

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Great stay

We had a large group of friends and family. The space was perfect, plenty of chairs and dishes for large groups. They have thought of everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo B.

12 November 2023

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Amazing getaway

We had a group of 11 friends. We had the most amazing time! The hosts were very gracious and provided an amazing experience. They were there at check in to walk us through the property. Even prior they were very informative of everything they provided and things we might need to bring. Great hosts and beautiful property!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

29 October 2023

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Ten Days in October

The weather was blustery and rainy during our stay this year at It's a Grape Life, but the Grape's and their wonderful house made it pleasant. We fished off the dock (successfully!), and we kayaked on the calm mornings, and we made good use of the gas fire pit on the covered porch and the dining table for card games. We witnessed an eagle catch a fish! And we had extra time to watch the eagle because a hawk was nearby, and the two birds had a short standoff in a neighbor's tree. The hawk gave up, and after a few minutes, the eagle took off. Another great day at Keuka!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

5 October 2023

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Girls wine trip.

It’s a Grape Life was a wonderful place to stay. My friends and I cooked dinner there, hung out on the dock, went swimming, sat on the back porch, and just enjoy the house in general. It is a wonderful place to stay! The owners, Rick and Peg, are absolutely wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

27 September 2023

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Friends Weekend

This property was perfect for our group of 9. To start, there was plenty of parking for all of the vehicles with space to spare. The owners greated us upon arrival and explained how things worked which was very helpful. The property and house were beautiful. The gas fire pit was put to good use as the weather was cool and wet. We had plenty of space insde and out. The level property and proximity to the lake was also a bonus it allowed 1 of our guests with limited mobilty to enjoy a campfire and the lake. I personally enjoyed kayaking almost every morning so peaceful. Our entire group had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this property (just not the weekend I want to go)😊 Thank you Rick and Peg for sharing you house with us.i

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich A.

20 September 2023

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40th Birthday Celebration

My wife and 8 of her closest friends stayed at the property for a weekend birthday celebration. First off - communication with the property owners was easy and thorough. Everything was arranged ahead of arrival. The owners met the girls at their arrival to show the property and even had a special gift for my wife’s birthday. The property was just as lovely as described, within walking distance of some of the places the girls wanted to go and although the weather didn’t totally cooperate everyone still had a great time. I would definitely recommended renting this property and the owners were incredible.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

20 September 2023

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Girls’ Getaway

A group of nine ladies from three different states that attended grade school together. All of us are newly retired except for two women. This was our first time all together. The house was perfect in so many ways. We were able to walk to an amazing distillery with delicious cocktails and a gorgeous view. The dock was wonderful and the abundance of chairs was great! The owners were exceptional in every possible way‼️ We highly recommend Cruisin Keuka - Jim the owner picked us up at our dock and we did a 2 hour sunset cruise❤️ The pontoon boat was big and the seats were plush! Everyone raved about the cruise!!! There was so many things to do at the house that we didn’t get to do. Definitely would rent again!!! Highly recommend this rental!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

27 August 2023

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Family Vacation

Another great week at It’s A Grape Life. We enjoyed spending a week on Keuka Lake with our kids and grandkids. This home is beautiful and has all amenities you need to have a great time. This is the fifth year we have rented this home and have had a great time each year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

7 August 2023

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Perfect Family Reunion House

My family and I stayed for a week at their beautiful lake house for a family reunion. This house was perfect for entertaining! Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. There were a couple of kinks during our stay but Rick and Peg responded immediately and were very proactive at getting the situation resolved. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend this lake house to anyone with a large group. The house is great, the outside entertaining areas and dock are amazing and I think it’s one of the best views on the lake. I would definitely book again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

26 July 2023

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Great Rental

We have been renting on Keuka for years and this was by far the best rental we have had.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

22 June 2023

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Absolutely perfect!

Stay here, you won’t regret it. It’s absolutely perfect. We had an amazing time at this lovely lake house. The house is well appointed with everything you could possibly need. We loved the awesome red rocking swivel chairs at the end of the deck overlooking the lake. We enjoyed family, food, fun, fishing, and beautiful sunsets. Thank you Rick and Peg!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

12 June 2023

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Just about perfect

Rick & Peg are gracious hosts who have a cute home that was perfect for a birthday weekend with 14 adults. House would have been bit tight with the other 2 folks who cancelled last minute. We ate, drank, played in the lake, and the house, its amenities, & the host’s hospitality made it all happen. We didn’t explore the surrounding area too much, but the place is centrally located to everything you need. Watkins Glen park was exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D., Syracuse, New York

4 June 2023

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It’s a Grape Life for sure!!

Perfect doesn’t even begin to describe our stay. The Grapes were attentive, accommodating and every little detail made a huge impact. Their lake home is warm and inviting, beautiful decor, grounds and lakefront and all the amenities are there. The description fit to a tee, it’s paradise. We were siblings of 5 plus spouses celebrating multiple birthdays and we had a blast. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!! Thank you Rick & Peg for being such wonderful hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

25 May 2023

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Great House and Location

We stayed here for my friends bachelorette party and everything was perfect! The house came with everything we needed and accommodated our large group with ease! The location is convenient and close to many restaurants and wineries. The hosts were super friendly and greeted us when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

16 May 2023

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Jackie's Celebration Trip!

What a wonderful location!!! There were 13 ladies staying for an extended weekend to celebrate my sister being CANCER FREE!! The weather was perfect and the location couldn't have been better. We were in walking distance to winery's and a distillery. The house felt like a home and not a rental! It was nicely stocked with items one might forget to pack. We enjoyed coffee and wine in the best Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake! The fire's on the covered porch or down by the lake were just what the doctor ordered! We can't wait to come back! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with all of us! Mary and gang:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie I.

2 May 2023

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Valerie

From a great central location with amazing wineries to the view on the lake, my friends and I had a wonderful time staying at It’s a Grape Life! Rick and Peg are some of the nicest people you will ever meet, and they truly make sure your stay feels like home. The beds are super comfortable and the amenities they provide are everything you could wish for on a lake getaway. Thank you for a unforgettable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

26 October 2022

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Great Time at Grape Life

We had another terrific 10 days at It's a Grape Life. The weather cooperated a little more this year than last, and we were able to have more kayaking and dock-sitting. We also had a wonderful fire in the fire pit and enjoyed S'mores one evening. Such a great time at a fantastic location. Thank you Peg and Rick for sharing your home!!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

28 September 2022

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Loved "It's a Grape Life"

My friends and I love this property and the owners. They always visit us when we arrive, and make us feel welcome. The back porch and dock with attached Adirondack Chairs are some of our favorites about the home and property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

20 September 2022

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Great cottage with plenty of beds and beautiful view!

I rented the cottage for a bachelorette weekend and it was a perfect location. Walking distance from two wineries and one distillery. The view of the lake being right on it was such a treat. We enjoyed our morning coffee outside and drinks and dinner later in the evening with a great sunset view! Rick and Peg are also great hosts and were so helpful with recommendations for restaurants in the area and any questions we had! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick & Peg Grape

We LOVE Keuka more than any lake we have ever been to because of the crystal clear weed free water, the beautiful views, the multiple restaurants on the lake and 7 miles from the quaint village of Hammondsport. After renting at Keuka for over 20 years we finally took the plunge and purchased our slice of Keuka Paradise.

Why they chose this property

9551 Crystal Beach Rd Hammondsport 14840
Our cottage is on the coveted East side in the cozy private community called Crystal beach. After renting various cottages for over 20 years which each had between 15 & 60 steps from parking to the lake. We are now located on a level lot with no steps from the parking lot to the beach unless you go through the house and have 2 steps on one side and 5 on the other.

What makes this property unique

With 5 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms and the ability to sleep 14 people it has plenty of room for one large family or even 2 or 3 smaller family's. We have rented 1 bathroom cottages and need I say 2 bathrooms are a MUST have. We have also rented places with only 2 parking spots and now we have more than ample parking. Also some cottages had room for us to sleep but not enough room for us to sit in a living area together. Our family room / dining room area can seat 14. We are a year round cottage with both a gas fireplace and individual room electric heat along with air conditioning in all 5 bedrooms.

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