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Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake

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Great room with cozy new furniture and room for your entire group.
Great room from dinner table showing fireplace and into kitchen across bar
Coleus plants flourish every year on the deck. Large weber grill.
Autumn from the upper deck.
Late afternoon view from upper deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Keuka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Keuka Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Keuka College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Beach house

Toilet

Lower level bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake

In warm weather we can accommodate up to 14 people. Very cold weather - 10 people. 3 night minimum stay.
Summer rentals - June, July & August - are strictly WEEKLY from Saturday to Saturday.
If you are interested in staying at our property, please send a brief description of your group to John Marshall, the owner. We do not accommodate groups of people in their 20s, thank you.
There are 3 levels in this newly renovated Keuka Lake property accommodating up to 14 people in warm weather.
The main entrance is right off the upper parking area (3-4 vehicles) which is just 15 feet from the main road. This provides easy access for unloading - 2 short steps up into the upper level apartment. There is an interior staircase down to the lower apartment as well as an outdoor stairway from deck to lower parking area accommodating up to three vehicles - providing easy access to lower apartment.
The top level in the main house is air conditioned and has three private bedrooms with a queen bed in the master bedroom and (2 new cozy mattresses) on full beds in the other two newly renovated bedrooms featuring very large 4.5 foot wide side by side windows (with inset top down/bottom up honeycomb style shades-not blackout) for fantastic views right from the beds! We have a new extra large cozy couch and chairs in the great room.
Watch the sun rise across the lake from the large screened in porch which leads out to deck with with a large Weber gas grill and umbrella table that seats up to six. The main living/dining room is very large and can easily accommodate your entire group. Full bathrooms – new updated in August, 2022 tub & shower, sink on upper level, sink and new updated shower in lower level and half bathroom (no tub or shower) on the beach.
The kitchen on the top floor is fully stocked with a wide variety of cooking and serving dishes, wine glasses, crock pot, microwave, toaster, drip & Keurig coffee makers with filters supplied, a paper towel roll for starters and new, very quiet dishwasher that can do 14 place settings, One of the double sink faucets is filtered through a very high-quality filter. Main water supply is Penn Yan city water – very clean, chlorinated, etc. The kitchen on the lower floor is also fully stocked and has coffee maker. Baby gates are in place to swing closed and hook where needed.
The lower level is naturally cool and also air conditioned and has one private bedroom with a full bed. Two twin beds in the living room area also serve as couches (the kids often claim this area). Both upper and lower apartments have wifi, working fireplaces (winter only) with limited amount of firewood supplied, bathrooms with showers and new tub/shower upstairs complete kitchens, screened in porches, dining areas, and shared laundry facilities.
Around the house, many mural size and smaller photos from late 1800’s to the early 1900s lend a wonderful feeling of Keuka Lake history. Gorgeous shots of the lake also decorate the rooms.
In warm weather, the 3rd apartment, 45 steps down to the beach, is the “beachhouse” which is right down on the lawn of the very large beach, and has a private bedroom with a queen size bed and a queen size sofa bed in the outer area - also a bathroom, hot and cold running water, hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, glasses, some dishes, a new full size refrigerator in the small kitchen area and a screened in porch. The beach house is heated by two small space heaters – good for temperatures as cool as the low to mid 40s.
The beach is very large with 80 feet of shoreline and a lawn - plenty large enough for bocce or badminton (easy-erect net provided), playing catch, etc. A good sized stone campfire circle (enough firewood supplied for 3/4 campfires) is nestled near the shore and a portable Weber gas grill, picnic table, dock, comfy beach furniture, noodles for floating and a 2 person canoe with life vests & beach towels are all provided. Our dock is recently new and very sturdy. It extends out from shore 40 feet to accommodate boats - has bumpers, cleats that fold down for safety on both sides and 4 solar dock lights (photo of lawn shows previous shorter, more narrow dock). You can walk 100 yards down the lake road to East Bluff Harbor Marina and rent a boat for the day or longer. We suggest that you book your boat rentals far in advance. The Marina can also launch boats and keep your trailer for you. If you rent a boat from the marina they let you dock it at our place while you have it.
The property is on the eastern branch of Keuka Lake. Normally especially quiet on weekdays and most weekends, the beach is its own little peninsula lined with a creek on the south side, providing much privacy.
The entire place is available weekly in the peak summer season. It is available off peak season for weekends or specific date arrangements year-round. Go to "Rates and Availability" at the top to see seasonal dates and calendar showing which dates are already booked.
Ideal for weekend getaways, family reunions, retreats, graduations (2.4 miles from Keuka College). Families with children are most welcome. No pets, guests beyond 14 person limit, or wild parties are allowed. Renters must average in their 30s or older (not including children) to qualify.
Weekly guests are greeted for weekly rentals and shown around by owner or close friend. The owner always available by phone or text to answer questions. See our reviews!
This place is a piece of heaven.

Property manager

John 'Book' Marshall
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children must be highly supervised
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Events

No events allowed
Could discuss small wedding on beach
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in any building.
No Chinese lanterns used on the property. Absolutely No use of neighbors driveway.
Social distancing must be observed in public places where required.

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
Note from host: Could discuss small wedding on beach
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this holiday home is on the beach. Oliver House Museum and Narcissa Prentiss House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hunt Country Vineyards and Fox Run Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Keuka Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Keuka College - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 25 min drive - 16.7 km
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 25 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Abandon Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Rental Property on Keuka Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Penn Yan holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake State Park and Keuka College. Hunt Country Vineyards and Arts Center of Yates County are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four generation getaway!
The place was perfect for all ages from 3 to 84. The only obstacle we had to overcome was the steps to the beach for my father in law (84 with mobility issues), however there is a marina just a few doors down that happily allowed us to drive him down to the water and put him on the boat and take him over to the beach at the house. The fishing was awesome! Great communication with the host and the owner. Everyone one enjoyed our stay and we would most definitely rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
The house was perfectly located just outside of town. Right on the lake with a nice yard and dock. The boat house was very nice to have extra drinks and a bathroom close as we hung out at the lake. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding Weekend
We had a wonderful stay with plenty of room. Wish we had more time to spend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2024
Had a wonderful family vacation at the lake. We made use of the whole house and there was plenty of room. Especially emjoy the beach house for making lunches and the half bath!! Communication with John was great and he replied almost immediately to all my many questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend reunion
The property was very homey and super clean. The use of space was incredible and the lakefront - spectacular. We had an amazing time even in the rain! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Time’s the Charm
This is the third year we’ve stayed here and have already booked for next year. Michael met us Saturday and immediately took care of an issue that made our stay pleasant. Although dated, it is a comfortable space.The best aspect of the property is the fact that it sleeps nine comfortably, with space for two extra in the bungalow. The bungalow provides a fridge and toilet facilities beach side. The swimming area is large enough for all, including flotation devices.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was really nice
We had a great time plenty of room, beautiful view of the lake, one down fall the apartment down stairs oven did not work when we arrived, when I turned it on it started beeping and gave a code of F7, wich I looked up and said it was the panel board, and there was a few black ants in the upstairs kitchen, but that was no biggy, we had a great time!! Thank you John Marshal!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a wonderful week. The house is as advertised and stocked well with kitchen supplies, linens and games to play. The beach area is a great place to hang out and play games. The 45 steps down to the beach area could challenging for anyone with a disability. We rented a boat for the day from East Bluff Marina and were able to dock it and have lunch at the house. Close to Penn Yan and numerous wineries and breweries. Close to Keuka Outlet Trail for walking and waterfall viewing. Michael was super helpful at check in and showed us all around the property. The owner John was very quick to answer any questions pre check in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
We were very comfortable with the house. It worked out very well with our family! We easily cooked a lot of meals in the kitchen and on the grill. We loved the views, being on the water and still being able to easily get to wineries, breweries and hiking. Also, the East Bluff Marina being so close was wonderful to work with for renting a pontoon boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fall Getaway
With the craziness of summer we postponed having a family get together until fall. The property was absolutely splendid with an awesome view of the lake and fall colors. The facilities were just what was needed for our now adult children and significant others. Thanks for such a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Weekend
Every fall I coordinate a ladies weekend. This year I choose to spend it in the Finger Lakes. The house was perfect! Cozy, great views and fit 7 of us! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Wanderlings at Keuka Lake
A group of six 60+ women enjoyed hiking, paddling and touring on an autumn weekend in the Finger Lakes region. This property was a most comfortable and convenient base for all activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Vacation Home
John and Rose's home is beautiful, functional and one of the best cottages that we have stayed at on Lake Keuka. It has all the modern conveniences yet has some older charm with the historic photos, hard wood floors and screened porches. The online description matched the actual home. The cottage is separated into 2 apartments and a beach house on the lake. It was perfect for our extended family as we could get together on the main level, yet have some secluded moments-- especially great for little ones that need naps. The lakefront is gorgeous. I really thought the solar lights on the dock was clever. It made my husband happy as he could easily do some night fishing. The property manager, Michael, met us and was friendly & explained the home. There were written instructions as well which was extremely helpful with a large group so we could have something to refer to. Thanks, again, John and Rose, for sharing your beautiful home with us! We hope to rent the home again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Getaway
The listing very accurately describes the property. My family had a wonderful stay! The lakeside is absolutely beautiful and proximity to the marina was very convenient. Take all that you need for the day down to the beach house or you will definitely get your steps in and them some!! The owner and property manager were wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend unless there are mobility issues in your group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great lake front
Overall our family enjoyed the property, especially the privacy of the beach front, large grassy play area for games and the convenience of having a bathroom down at the beach area. The main house was large enough for our entire family to stay comfortably. Thank you John, we all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Upstairs, downstairs and beach house allowed family members to join us for short times. Neighborhood and lake amazingly quiet. Beautiful sunrises from bedroom windows and porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carly D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Customer service makes up for a lot!
Not enough space to write all the details but the weird layout is typical of a lake house and was fine for us. The large amount of steps were manageable for our whole party- older folks just took them slowly. The response of the kind owner was swift (though he showed up unannounced) to view our issues. What issues? Broken door handle, sink not draining, and spiders and large ants everywhere, including the kitchen. He was able to spray for bugs and sent someone to repair the other two things the day before we left. We hadn’t told him the issues until mid-week, though, so that’s fair. Location and parking were perfect. Neighbors were great! The only major complaint was the cleanliness. The cleaning people got a D- from us. They did the bare minimum & it wasn’t enough. We found underwear and a pillow under the bed, both covered in dust, as well as a wedding ring in plain sight. When we mopped, the mop was black. We had to rearrange sleeping arrangements when some of the party discovered an enormous amount of dead bugs in the pull out couch in the guest cottage. Dishes were dirty…you get the idea. With new cleaning people, and maybe a reduction of “things” in the home, the place is great! It is perfect for a large party like ours and we were happy to have that time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Watsontown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Favorite Week of the Year: Hudson, 8 years old
The location is ideal, with an ample waterfront, nice dock, and fire pit, with plenty of chairs and supplies. Communication is excellent with both the owner and Michael, who met us to give a tour and share specifics about the property. One suggestion: please put room darkening blinds on the windows in the two rooms facing the lake and shades in the basement apartment. After a long night in front of the campfire we don't want awakened by early morning sunshine! Everything else? Great. We've already booked next year's week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value rental - Nice Location
This is a nice rental able to accommodate large groups. It is a waterfront property with spectacular views of Lake Keuka. Lots of 'extras'. Water gear, tools, fully stocked kitchen, towels and linens, etc. 5 minute drive to a quaint little town of Penn Yan. The Old Towne canoe was nice and utilized daily. There's plenty of room to spread out. The top level is the primary living area (3) bedrooms, kitchen, living room, full bath. The lower level was our "kids" hangout with a bedroom, full bath, and other sleeping accommodations. The final part is a "beach house" with a bedroom, bathroom, and small living area. Newer dock. Good fishing. The boat traffic was as expected, but not heavy by any stretch. There's a small marina 100 yds down the lake, but not crazy busy like most. The marina was very accommodating as well, and allowed us to launch our kayaks from there. Roku TV, and good WiFi connectivity and coverage. Overall, nice vacation home, as advertised. It met our expectations and served us well for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
My friends and I had a great stay at this property. We had everything we could ask for. The big grassy beach area was perfect for socializing (and croquet, bocce ball, etc). They have a nice big fire pit right on the beach with plenty of dry wood. Many beach chairs and tables so everyone is comfortable. It's important to note that for people with mobility issues, this would not be an ideal stay due to the 40+ steps from the top floor to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dory p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot in the finger lakes
Lake Keuka does not get the high traffic that some of the larger finger lakes are subject to. We did easy day trips to Watkins Glen, Corning, and Canandaigua. The house was comfortable and well-equipped.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and comfortable stay!
We had a total of 11 ladies stay Memorial Day weekend for a girls trip. Fantastic space for all of us. We relaxed by the water with a fire pit. Close proximity to wineries! Would definitely stay again. John was very quick to respond with any questions we had and accommodating to us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma J., Little York Lake, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
We had a lovely time at this charming lake house and John was a great host! The place was very clean, lots of extras and special touches. Amazing views from all the windows and with the good weather we took full advantage of the porches, deck and grill. Beautiful sunrises are not to be missed and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross C., San Francisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Weekend on Keuka Lake
From grandparents to our toddler, we had a wonderful week at John's beautiful home. The views from the main room are breathtaking, the home is clean, and John was responsive to any needs or questions we had. The great lawn (two levels) that invites you down to the lake's edge is expansive. We absolutely look forward to a next stay with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Reunion
The property was 2 1/2 miles from the college, plenty of room for the 6 of us. (4 bedrooms + 2 single beds) The Lake Cottage was pretty rustic, (toilet, no shower) and too cold to sleep in, as the website indicated. The owner was easily available if we needed him.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by John 'Book' Marshall

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I grew up in the area in Keuka Park, near Keuka College 2 1/2 miles from the property. The lake property has been in my family since 1967. I have run my own business as a graphic designer and musician for 35 years. My wife Rose (retired) worked at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester New York as a mental health therapist. We live in Rochester, which is about an hour and 15 minute drive to the lake house.

Why they chose this property

In 2017 the place had been in the family for 50 years. My wife and I purchased it from my parents about 20 years ago. This is our 8th year listing with VRBO. We continue to make the place even better every year. This year - the two bedrooms facing the lake have been completely renovated and have spectacular views from the beds, a new dock, new tile, bath and shower in upstairs bathroom, new mattresses and more improvements to beach house, upper parking area and gardens around the grounds. New shower in lower level apartment. Gorgeous garden facing the lake. The place gets better every year!

What makes this property unique

Fabulous lake view, very large beach - 80 feet of shoreline and huge lawn right on the shore - with lots of privacy, large fire circle, new 40’ x 5' dock equipped for 2 boats. Two great fireplaces for cozy cold weather. We love to walk 2 minutes down to the marina: East Bluff Harbor eastbluffharbor.com -and rent a pontoon or other boat for the day and cruise. Gorgeous garden facing the lake. There several restaurants where we can dock the boat for lunch or dinner, or park at the public docks and walk around the picture perfect little village of Hammondsport at the southern tip of Keuka. At the north end of that eastern branch of Y-shaped Keuka, Penn Yan is also a highly rated picturesque little town with charming shops, lots of great local restaurants and of course there are dozens of world-class wineries in the area - some are right up the road. The “Keuka Outlet Trail and Preservation Area” that runs through Penn Yan 7 miles down to Seneca Lake is fabulous for biking, hiking, snowmobile riding, fishing, cross-country skiing.

John "Book" Marshall, myself, the owner is very responsive to all guests and prospective guests and takes a personal interest in each group. I am always happy to answer specific questions about the place and the area throughout the year, and either myself or our friend Michael are there to welcome each group and show them around If they can arrive close to the designated time. Very thorough property instructions are always there. I also send very good driving directions with photos.

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