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Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !!

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Bay Front View
side view of home and access to deck.
View from the wrap around Deck with dining area and gas grill
spacious fully equipped kitchen. Open plan to family room with view of the lake
kitchen. Master bedroom and bathroom are around the corner. Stairs to basement

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fair Haven, NY
  • Little Sodus Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fairpoint Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !!

This bayside charmer provides the best of all worlds: a private dock on Little Sodus Bay in your front yard and accommodations for up to 10 in a relaxed atmosphere. Boat, sail, fish, swim or water ski on Lake Ontario or Little Sodus Bay, or just relax on the spacious deck overlooking the water.

Fair Haven and the surrounding area offer something for everyone: Fair Haven State Park, water sports, fishing, golf, hiking, biking, shopping, antiquing, historical sites.

Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, this area has changed from a shipping port to a resort community and features some of the best fishing, swimming, boating and camping in New York State.

Unique attractions include the Colloca Winery (half mile down the road) Screwy Louie’s Fishing Charters, the Sterling Renaissance Festival, Fair Haven Beach State Park, Sterling Lake Shore Park & Nature Center and the Little Red School House Museum.

If you happen to be there on a Saturday night be sure to stop by the village green for the weekly band concert

Property manager

Mark & Gail Brockman
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 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact owner with any questions
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. Must remove all traces

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: please contact owner with any questions
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 first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Ontario State Historic Site and Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Fair Haven Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oswego Speedway or Fulton Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fair Haven, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Sodus Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Fairpoint Marina - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Chimney Bluffs State Park - 32 min drive - 29.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Colloca Estate Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pleasant Beach Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Cove Resort & Marina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fullers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stick & Rudder Public House - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Bayside Beauty! Price reduction July 28 - August 6 !! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Sodus Bay and Fair Haven Beach State Park. West Barrier Bar County Park and Lake Ontario are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

mark m.

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

family

we stay every year great for family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Cottage getaway

This cottage was great!! We loved every minute of our stay. It was so spacious! We enjoyed boating, swimming, fishing, and just sitting on the deck enjoying beautiful views. Pt
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

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

Awesome Weekend

I believe I can speak for all of us who stayed. Well kept, plenty of space, everything worked well, very comfortable. The view from the deck was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilda E.

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

Lovely Fairhaven Stay

We had everything we needed and appreciated the ability to keep our sailboat at the dock, launch kayaks from the property, proximity to Fairhaven, restaurants, state parks, and, of course, the bay and the lake. The owner was excellent at answering questions we had. We enjoyed the house and grounds, and plan to be back the next time we have a large group wanting to sail and be on the bay/lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Great fishing spot!

Can't ask for a better fishing get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great family vacation!

This place was perfect for our family vacation. The views of the bay are beautiful. We went swimming and fishing and had a blast. There was plenty of room for all ten who stayed. We will be back again. We made some special memories here. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy W.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a large group and this home meet all the needs to have a large group stay all in one place. The owner, Mark, is very nice and readily available to answer any questions or concerns. He was very nice to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

A beautiful bay camp we have rented for years.

We love the location on the water. It’s a nice size area for family games and a fire on the lake at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

mark review

its a good place to stay and good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Gorgeous setting, right on the bay!

Lovely, comfortable home. Very spacious with plenty of beds to accommodate big families with children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

If you appreciate traditional cottages, you'll love this one!

Mark was a fantastic communicator from the start and throughout our stay. The cottage is a beautiful blend of updates and traditional styles that can comfortably sleep many. The large deck was perfect for eating meals together or just reading a book while overlooking the bay. Lastly, we have a jets ski so the dock was a huge perk for us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

mm

great location big enough for family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie D.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was nice. The View was spectacular. He has everything that you would want if you are camping. My nephews had fun fishing on the dock and they caught lots of fish. It has a beautiful sunrise. Only one criticism, the beds in the basement smelled a little musty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

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

No

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate M.

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

Family Wedding Weekenf

We had an amazing time in Fair Haven. We were there for my niece’s wedding at Collaca Estate winery just a mile down the road. We had a great cookout on Sunday night on the deck with my family and brother-in-law. Evenings were great as we fished off the dock catching lots of bluegill and some good size bass. After dark we enjoyed campfires on the bay and family games later inside. The bedrooms were great, plenty of hot water for showers. Overall a great place to stay and I would look to stay here again in the future if we head up that way again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Beautiful spot on a beautiful little bay

A terrific stay. Everything was as advertised and it exceeded my expectations as far as roominess and amenities. I was hoping to be able to dock my little boat and was glad to find a REAL durable, permanent dock with 2 sets of working electrical outlets on the dock posts. I caught a ton of largemouth bass and northern pike. Nice fire pit in the evenings. Rain or shine (and we got both) we were comfortable and spacious indoors as well as out. I would have no reservations about booking here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

C D.

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

Fishing trip

Great setting on the bay. Home was as described. Bedding (blankets and comforters) were not clean and didn’t have enough for each bed. Dishwasher filter was clogged, so had to wash everything by hand. Some dishes were dirty upon arrival. Overall home was comfortable and was a nice place to relax after a day of fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

mark m.

camp in fair haven

nice cottage on the water older has the feel of a cottage .Mark was easy to deal with an called to see if there was any problem . Good location to all events I Fair Haven. Quit not to close to many neighbors. Bed room situation a little bit different but your at camp an everybody is close nit. great deck and dock a little hard to put kayaks in mite have to get wet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great spot. Great fishing.

Wonderfully convenient. Great deck overlooking the bay. Great dock and Shore Anchor boat hoist. Waterside fire pit. Probably less than a mile to downtown Fair Haven. This was our second Labor Day weekend in a row at this rental and we wouldn't have booked it again if it didn't exceed all of our needs. I brought my small boat for the excellent largemouth bass and northern pike fishing all around the bay. It's a great port of safe harbor with super convenient access to the big water for those looking for trophy trout and salmon as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Billie B.

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

Here for Dirt week!

We rented this house because it was 20 minutes away from the speedway! Great location. Owners of house are very friendly and very accommodating! We got there the first night and it was COLD... Took the house a little bit to heat up, being October, but once it did it was PERFECT! They usually don't have people stay in the fall so we understood completely. Right on the lake, so beautiful. Nice to wake up to geese, ducks and swans swimming right at the dock. Very clean and LOTS of places to sleep. 3 bathrooms were nice since we had 9-10 people. Made our stay very easy! Thank you and we will rent again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

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

Gorgeous location and fun for everyone!

Bayside Beauty has an incredible, beautiful overlook of Little Sudus Bay. The home is roomy, comfortable, clean, and well stocked with what you need. The home works well for a good-sized group who are comfortable with a mix of private bedrooms and camp-like dormitory accommodations. Everyone was comfortable and pleased with their beds, even the foldouts. Extra blankets abounded. The multiple bathrooms and roomy kitchen made life with a group easy. There are two large tables in two adjoining rooms that were used for game nights by two groups, and the layout allows for both privacy and interaction. We explored Fair Haven State Park, Chimney Bluffs, the quaint Fair Haven downtown, wineries, disk golf courses, trails, and even a little fishing off the dock. We came up for the eclipse and had stellar weather our entire stay... except for the two hours of the eclipse, but we enjoyed Bayside Beauty so much that it didn't matter. We all cherished that water view and could sense the generations of love and laughter that filled this legacy summer home. Everyone had a great time and were sad to leave. Mark was a wonderful host, easy to work with, and kept me well informed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Hillary C., Basking Ridge, NJ

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location, not a nice house

The locations was nice with a view of the water. The house is not in great shape though, people should know this before renting. This is not an updated clean rental property, it is an older camp that is being rented out as-is with very old and dirty furnishings (including the couches and the linens and pillows for guests to use). Upon arrival I called the owner to express our disappointment. We weren’t even sure if anyone had cleaned. He sent a cleaning person back which helped a little. But overall I would not recommend this house to anyone who cares about cleanliness.. We were also not able to swim at the house because of the weeds but there’s a beach at the state park so we paid each day to swim there. We expected the weeds but this is a particularly weedy/buggy part of the bay so bring bug spray. The owner was as helpful as he could be given the circumstances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Great location

Great location bay front
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

mark m.

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

rented for 5 years

good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John D.

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

Wedding

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Gail Brockman

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West Bay has been in our family for 4 generations. What started as a one room bayside retreat has grown over the years to combine the rustic charm of the original cottage with the modern amenities which make living here comfortable.

'Sant Cottage' as it was originally known has been the summer retreat for one of Fair Haven's founding families. Generations of the Sant family still live around Little Sodus Bay.

West Bay was built for Raymond S. Sant, one of the most influential figures in the development of Upstate New York. Ray Sant was a soldier and educator whose foresight converted rural New York's one room school system into the the centralized school system that exists today.

Ray Sant's interest in Fair Haven and Sterling lead him to chronicle its' development in several books tracing the history of families and businesses in the area.

West Bay is where he found his inspiration.

Why they chose this property

What makes West Bay special? It's the slower pace, the relaxed atmosphere and the abundant variety of activities.

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