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Flora on Crystal Beach

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Lake, Dock and Firepit from 2nd floor deck
Lake side of house from end of Dock
2nd floor deck and view of Bluff
5:30 am early spring panorama from 2nd floor
great room from the loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Flora on Crystal Beach

new for 2022 - 8 foot extension to the platform at the end of the dock - more room to hang out and enjoy the lake
new late 2021 - new paver sidewalks and lake side patio - much more barefoot friendly!


Key Points
Owner Managed - No hidden Agency fees
New, modern waterfront cottage with fantastic views
Centrally located
Family friendly
Sleeps 8: 2 Master Bedrooms + Bunk room
High Season 7 day minimum - Saturday to Saturday
Full amenities including WiFi, AC/Heat, fully stocked kitchen + linens, dishwasher, laundry and more
No keys required - custom lock code provided
Parking for 3 cars + boat trailer
Permanent dock with Mooring Whips for up to 24' boats, 4'+ depth at end of dock
We can provide guides and information on things to do in the area as requested

Modern and welcoming on the best spot on the lake
Located on Keuka’s only natural beach just below the bluff, this brand-new cottage was built to replace the 104-year-old predecessor that was in our family since its initial construction.

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine country, and centered on the east side of Keuka, our cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring the wineries, distilleries, and craft breweries of both Keuka and Seneca Lakes.

We are within comfortable walking distance to 4 wineries, including Ravines, which is consistently one of the highest rated wineries in the region and has featured frequently in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List.

You will also find great hiking trails for an afternoon wander and plenty of options for bicycling, kayaking, and other watersports nearby. Other attractions within a short drive include the Curtiss Air Museum, the Bath Fish Hatchery (feed the baby trout and a hit with kids!), and the Corning Glass museum.

The cottage faces west on the gently sloping Crystal Beach, making it a perfect spot for swimming or sitting on the end of the large dock (or one of the two decks!) enjoying the spectacular scenery and sunsets.

On to the details
Fully furnished, air-conditioned and heated, and with high-speed WiFi, the cottage has a chef-ready kitchen with dishwasher, induction stove, large refrigerator, custom maple cabinetry, and granite countertops. The open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and stunning woodwork make for an inviting experience that also caters well to both large and small groups. The two story lake side deck provides ample outdoor space for lounging and enjoying the views rain or shine.

The cottage has two lake-facing master bedrooms with deck access, one on each floor, with unobstructed views of the lake. The top floor master has a spa-like ensuite bathroom for privacy.

At the top of the stairs there is an open loft area with comfortable seating and a fireplace - perfect for hanging out and accessing the top floor deck.

The living area has a flatscreen HD TV with plenty of seating, an extensive DVD movie selection, and patio access leading down to the beach and dock. Feel free to use the rowboat and canoe! Lifejackets and paddles are provided.

Besides the decks on the lake side, there is a back deck with a large gas grille overlooking the yard and parking area, where you can fit up to 3 cars and a boat trailer.

The cottage is secured via an electronic lock with a unique renter-selected code so you never have to worry about losing or returning keys! The code is activated on check-in and expires on check-out.

Cooking utensils, dishware, tableware, and linens for 8 are provided. The washer/dryer can be found in the ground floor utility room, along with any cleaning supplies you may need.

Property manager

mark salisbury
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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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: 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

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 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

Hammondsport

Located in Hammondsport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum and Finger Lakes Boating Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ravines Wine Cellars and McGregor Vineyard. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling 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 - 4.8 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 - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Flora on Crystal Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flora on Crystal Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flora on Crystal Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flora on Crystal Beach located?

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

Laurie T.

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

Crystal Beach gem

great cottage, location, and host
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Girl's Birthday Weekend !

We absolutely loved our stay at Flora on Crystal Beach! Perfect for our group of 7. The rental had everything needed for a long weekend including all the cooking utensils, paper goods, great sleeping bedding and wonderful views everywhere. Amazing owner response as we had a repair needed that was fixed quickly and without interruption to our trip!! Thank You for sharing your place, it was a great memory made for all of us. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Keuka Love

This was our second time staying at Flora's Place. Our previous suggestions were taken into consideration and this stay was even better than the first! We had some dietary restrictions this time around and we were super grateful to have a kitchen to cook in. Weis is one of our favorite wineries and to have such close proximity to it is amazing. The weather was very cooperative and sleeping was peaceful and refreshing. We loved the upgrades to the outside area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

A Great Keuka Lake House

Flora was perfect for two couples. The property is immaculate and very well supplied. It is exactly as described in the listing. The Crystal Beach location is convenient to both Hammondsport and Penn Yan. There is plenty of space for relaxing, both outdoors and indoors, and the chairs on the pier are excellent for watching Keuka sunsets. This is our second time there, and we hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Perfect spot for relaxation

The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay! Right on the lake. Parking is easy with no steps to the home. Wake up to a fantastic view of the lake from 2 of the bedrooms. This was our 3rd stay here and have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Crystal Beach Delight!

The Flora home was all the host said it would be and more. We loved the location, the layout of the home, the outdoor setup and all the other nice things included! We are already looking to book next summer. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Wonderful

This was our second stay at Flora. Everything is as advertised. We love staying at Flora and have already booked for next year. It is clean and comfortable. Everything you need is there including the beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Best location, best property

This is a rare find on the lake. Equidistance from Penn Yan and Hammondsport, at the widest part of the lake, and in a cove. The house is new, modern and bright. There is enough parking for 3 cars and the dock is new too. The hosts are quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseann T.

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

Paradise Found!

Our stay at Flora on Crystal Beach was the most perfect lake vacation our family ever experienced. The house itself, as well as being beautiful, offers every comfort. The hosts thought of every need when furnishing the rooms. The kitchen was impressive with every utensil and convenience you could ask for. The bathrooms featured stunningly designed showers with all the amenities of any 5 star hotel. The first floor bathroom was equipped with grab bars on both the toilet and in the shower, making it handicap accessible. The outdoor spaces were especially appealing, our favorite being the beautiful covered porch overlooking the lake. In addition to a beautiful seating area, it also featured a dining table with seating for a party of 6-8. We enjoyed every meal on that porch. And lastly, the spot on Keuka Lake is spectacular. The walk-in shale beach into crystal clear water is shallow enough for small kids, and at the end of the beautiful dock, is deep enough for a boat or jet-ski. Our grandkids cried the day we left. We have already booked for next year, and if the hosts allow us, we hope to return every year. This one is a keeper!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Perfect family vacation home

Beautiful home, fully stocked kitchen perfect for cooking meals, a lot of indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, nice sized dock for swimming, fishing, and docking a boat. We enjoyed the kayaks, fire pit, and puzzles. Great location for lake, bluff, and sunset views. Short ride by boat, car, or foot to wineries and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Relaxing, comfortable home

We had a wonderful time at Flora’s for our small family reunion. Beautiful, clean, well laid out house in a quiet neighborhood. Many comfortable sitting areas inside and out. New paver stones and trex decking on the dock made for smooth house and dock access. Well outfitted kitchen. Lots of other supplies like puzzles, toys, boating equipment, toiletries. Location was great for neighborhood walks and looking westward to the fall colors on the other side of the lake. We’d like to come back and try out the boats and swimming since it was too cool during our visit. Owner replied promptly to our inquiries before our trip. An enjoyable and comfortable rental home experience! We got to see the Milky Way while sitting out on the dock. Not something we can see at home. Thanks for opening your home for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Great stay at Flora

We chose Flora because it was the right size and location for our girlfriends’ weekend. We could not have been happier with our choice and hope to be back again in a year or two. Unfortunately we weren’t able to take advantage of the decks, watercraft or beautiful dock due to the weather but we did enjoy sitting around the huge table laughing and reminiscing. The host was quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G., Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

The property is fabulous and has everything you need provided. We enjoyed fishing from the dock, the kayaks, bonfire and s’mores at night, and several local spots within walking distance. I highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Favorite Place/Location on Keuka!

My friends and I stayed during our trip to run the Wine Glass Half Marathon and this was by far our favorite house and favorite location on the lake. We can't wait to book again next year! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Another wonderful week at Flora

We love coming here every year and enjoyed our week very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

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

Lovely Flora

My family and I have stayed at this lovely home two summers in a row. There are multiple areas for sitting both inside and out. The Lake view is wonderful and we swam and kayaked most days. Bring extra towels but otherwise all is supplied by our host.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Fantastic Flora stay!

Everything was as advertised! We absolutely loved our week at Flora! The location is perfect. The house is very clean. Parking is easy, no stairs to the house or lake from the road! We loved our stay and have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Boston, MA

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

Perfect stay on Keuka Lake

This property had everything. Ample parking. A great layout with tons of space and a large updated kitchen. The bathrooms with walk in showers were a nice surprise. The back porch, fire pit, and newer dock were everything we needed and more. We really appreciated the various row boats and kayaks left for us. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne T.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

This house has everything you need for a comfortable stay at the lake. There are very few stairs compared to other Keuka lake properties which really helped my mother with mobility issues enjoy time with her grandkids. The outdoor space is beautiful and functional with a good amount of shade. There is ample parking. We really enjoyed our time at Flora's place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson Z.

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

Fantastic Flora

We had a wonderful stay at Flora. The home is well appointed, comfortable and stocked with everything you need. The owners paid attention to detail when designing this home and have gone out of their way to provide many great amenities. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit and enjoy the lake. The sunsets were amazing! We also enjoyed the small watercraft and the fire pit. The kitchen is a nice size and has everything you need for easy meal preparation. We are truly lucky to have found such a gem in a great location at Keuka lake. The owners are also very responsive and caring which was very much appreciated. I highly recommend this wonderful place and would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Beautiful Keuka lakefront setting

Great cottage. Good use of space and upper master bedroom is quiet and set off from the rest of the house. Kitchen is completely kitted out. The only think I couldn’t find was a power strip for electronics. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Magnificent!

This place is magnificent! Can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farooq Q., Coopersburg, USA

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

Incredible stay at Keuka Lake cottage

The lake house was beautiful. The place was immaculate with very comfortable furnishings. We were a group of 8 with 2 families of 4. The kids slept in the room with the bunk beds and had a blast. The house was well stocked and the location was fantastic for checking out the wineries. Our kids fished right off the dock and caught tons of fish. Went kayaking right on the lake so serene and beautiful. Wish we would have had more time. Would definitely rent this place again!! Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Perfect stay at the Lake

This was one of the top rentals we have stayed at, was so clean and comfortable for the five adults. Mark was very easy to communicate with. The layout worked so well for all of us. Beautiful sunsets all 3 nights, visits to favorite wineries, brewery, distillery and even Watkins Glen State Park. We didn't get to kayak as the lake was too windy from leftovers from Hurricane Ian but no rain at all. A perfect location, beautiful house and views. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Gorgeous and relaxing!

Everything about this property was wonderful and stress-free. We tied up our rental boat to the beautiful dock, enjoyed the porches and Adirondack chairs, swam every day and explored the local wineries and restaurants. The kitchen had everything a family of cooks needed and the appliances were excellent. We were sorry to leave and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by mark salisbury

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My family has owned this property since 1910, Two years ago our family set out on a journey to replace the original cottage with a new, modern year round cottage that respected the attributes of the old cottage we loved so much.

Why they chose this property

This lake, this location is just about as perfect a place as you will ever find. My Great Great Grandfather knew what he was doing when he bought this land, and my Grandmother, Flora, who the new cottage is named after was wise enough to make sure it stayed in the family when her brothers wanted to sell.

Languages:

English, French, German

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