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Sandy Beach Haven - a Modern Lake House + Carriage House on Canandaigua Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15294.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Canandaigua, NY
  • Finger Lakes Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canandaigua City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bunkbed Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Carriage House Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Carriage House Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

First Floor Master Loft

1 Double Bed

First Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Master Kids Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Carriage House Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Master Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Master Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sandy Beach Haven - a Modern Lake House + Carriage House on Canandaigua Lake

NOTE: We only list on VRBO and if you are being asked by someone on another site to book with us, then it is a scam. Do not trust anything but direct bookings and payments through VRBO!!

Sandy Beach Haven is lakefront family vacation home nestled in the best part of Canandaigua Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Finger Lakes. With a level yard right on the water and a westward sunset view, this premium property is now available for short-term rentals for the first time.

Recently renovated and newly furnished in a comfortable modern lake house style, Sandy Beach Haven is ideal for discerning vacationers and can accommodate 1, 2, or 3 families at once:
- 2 Physical Structures: 1 main house on the water, plus a furnished carriage house across a private drive 20 feet away. Large enough for privacy.
- 8 Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms plus 1 loft in main house, and 2 bedrooms in the carriage house. A total of 10 beds for up to 15 people: 3 kings, 2 queens, 2 fulls, and 3 twins. (Note that some of these are bunkbeds or in the loft, which requires use of stairs.)
- 5 Full Bathrooms: 4 in main house, 1 in the carriage house. Each master suite in the main house has its own full bathroom.

Features include:
- Beautiful Canandaigua Lake: In the heart of the finger lakes and the perfect launchpad for winery, brewery, and craft distillery tours in the area. Minutes from the family-fun north end of the lake with restaurants, ice cream, and more.
- Walking Distance to CMAC: The Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center is less than 1/2 mile away if you want to catch a show.
- Kayaks Included: Feel free to use our two kayaks if you feel safe doing so (adults only, please), or bring your own kayaks or canoes and carry them right into the water from the yard.
- BYO Boat, or Rent a Boat: Email us for a referral to a boat rental business, and they'll drop it off at your own private dock. Or bring your own boat and use our lift (v-hull or pontoon; up to 5,000 lbs, 24' long, 120" wide)
- Treehouse for the Kids: If you plan to visit with your school-age children, they'll love the little treehouse in the backyard, complete with swing.
- Fully Air Conditioned and Heated: Four-season home ready for use any time of year. Newer forced air A/C keeps everyone comfortable, and natural gas fireplaces and baseboard heat keep you cozy in the winter.
- Flat Screen TVs Roku: Two 55" and two 50" wall-mounted flat-screen televisions with built-in Roku. You can log into your own video streaming accounts if you prefer.
- High Speed WiFi - High speed broadband internet running on a local mesh network for WiFi access throughout with 100 megabits per second of bandwidth.
- Washer and Dryer Included - Got dirt? Leave with suitcases of clean clothes instead of dirty laundry.
- Loft with Reading Nook - Kids and adults alike will enjoy the full size bed, bean bag chair, and library of books and games up in the elevated loft within the first floor master suite.
- Newer, Quality Furnishings - Purchased, renovated, and recently furnished. We didn't cut any corners. This is where we vacation ourselves, so you'll find the best quality throughout - granite counters, hardwood floors, comfortable but modern furniture, high quality bedding and pillows, and more.
- Outside is the Best Side - A fire pit, outdoor furniture, and new (2019) outdoor kitchen with outdoor refrigerator, sink, and natural gas grill. Everything you could want right outside your door.

Property manager

Jeff Valentine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canandaigua

Located in Canandaigua, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ontario County Historical Society and Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol and Ravenwood Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Roseland Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. With waterskiing, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Canandaigua, NY

What's nearby

  • Finger Lakes Community College - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Roseland Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Canandaigua City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Riedel's Fast Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Haven - a Modern Lake House + Carriage House on Canandaigua Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sandy Beach Haven - a Modern Lake House + Carriage House on Canandaigua Lake located?

This family-friendly Canandaigua holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Canandaigua Lake, CMAC Performing Arts Center and Finger Lakes Community College. Roseland Waterpark and Kershaw Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Canandaigua!
Perfect for our large family group of 14
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tons of room!
Awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family Thanksgiving!
The cold weather didn't detract from our family's having a wonderful Thanksgiving at Sandy Beach Haven. The place was clean, cozy and conveniently located. Ten of us ate, played games, watched some TV while sitting by a warm fire and looking out at the beautiful lake. Hosts were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We are a group of women, friends since college. This house was perfect for the 10 of us. Lots of room, beautiful setting. The property manager was very helpful both before and during out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great property! This is our second year at the property and its terrific. Sleeps a bunch and very close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Practically Perfect
We were 4 families ages 6 months to 71 years. Grandparents stayed in 1st floor Master. Beautiful room, small bathroom, very soft bed but we were fine. Upstairs master was beautiful ; had its own air conditioning as did the 1st floor master. Other bedrooms were very warm as there’s no air in them. Table fans in those rooms would have been a good idea. Bunk beds were very squeaky so only the bottom was used. The other bunk bed top bunk was much too close to the ceiling so couldn’t use that either. Luckily we had a few people that didn’t stay the whole week or we wouldn’t have had enough beds. Kitchen and living area are beautiful. Plenty of seating for meals and watching tv. One of the families stayed in the carriage house. The king bed was so hard that my son had to sleep on the couch. Kitchen was in need of plates and glasses. It could also use a table and chairs for small children to eat breakfast. They all managed other than those items. We all ate together in the main house or outside on the awesome table and chairs. We spent most of our time outside on the dock and the shaded yard. The tree house was a big hit for the 7 year old. We brought our ski boat which docked beautifully on the boat lift. The house is located very close to Walmart and Wegmans. The best part was spending a whole week with the family in a fantastic setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canandaigua- Sandy Beach
Great family location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
We are repeat renters for a reason!! Great place! Clean, sleeps a bunch, easy walk to the north end, beautiful waterfront and super friendly neighbors. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the water
Great place for a large group. Good location and on the water can’t beat it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being lakefront
The house was very comfortable, clean, and spacious. We enjoyed being lakefront with our own dock. The kids were able to take their paddle boards out easily and the water was very clear and on the shallower end, which was nice. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation
The house is even better than the description and I’ve never seen a rental this clean! Tons of space for the kids to play and stay busy while the parents relax and enjoy the gorgeous view. Our stay was a treat and we hope to be back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for families and e
Location close to town and view on the lake were amazing. Our family was here for a wedding. House was very comfortable, spacious, with many bathrooms and right on the lake with a great dock. Our host Lori responded quickly to any questions we had to make sure we had a great stay. Plenty of parking and outdoor patio with outdoor kitchen facing the lake was perfect for our group. Even an outdoor fire pit for making s'mores. Kids loved the swing and treehouse….as well as the secret Harry Potter room. Thanks Lori for making this such a great memory.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Gathering
Family traveled from all over the East Coast to attend a college graduation ceremony. The house was a perfect location to gather, have meals, hangout. The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens I have come across. The Host was very attentive and even had a card for the graduate. She was very responsive, kind and generous. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl c., Macedon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time.
We had an amazing time with family. Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful retreat
Sandy Beach Haven was the perfect weekend retreat. Snow in the air, two fireplaces to keep the house warm, and tons of windows overlooking the lake made for the perfect weekend to cook, to eat, to read, and to relax and be with family. The property manager was always available by phone or text - helpful, but never intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay at a cozy lake house
The house fit our needs perfectly--just the right size for our small family, clean, comfortable, everything we needed to cook, dine, play, and relax. Plus, a great view of the lake and spectacular sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside cottage
We had a weekend family reunion with 13 people staying over. Sandy Beach was as promised, we did bring a blow up bed for a child which fit perfectly in the downstairs bedroom. There were 2very large bedrooms in the main house plus 3 more bedrooms and 2 in the carriage house. I was hoping for more dishes, but we supplemented with paper plates. Lori and her husband were very helpful! Entry and exit were very easy.. we all loved our stay, no complaints whatsoever!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer in October
We had a wonderful time! The house was well equipped in the kitchen and living areas, and the carriage house was awesome! The layout of the main floor was great for meeting space and the outdoor area was awesome. It was great having a couple kayaks and grilling space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Bliss
We rented to lake house for a wedding at Lincoln Hill Farms. It is 8 minutes away. My family and out of town guests were very pleased with the house and are already planning to return for a long weekend next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Canandaigua stay 60 th bday
Lori and Jim were delightful & went above and beyond the call of duty to care for their guests. They were kind & thoughtful and easy to work with. Lori traveled a long distance to return a charger left behind. Lori and Jim provided excellent hospitality. I polled our group of nearly 15 for feedback that may help you with future guests: 1) the beds are very soft and all members of our group indicated they were too soft, which resulted in back aches in the morning. 2) the ceiling fan in the master bedroom on the first floor is noisy and wobbly 3) the dishwasher needs to be secured to the cabinet better-the housing is not secured to the cabinetry. 4) refrigerator water through the door is a trickle and does not operate properly. 5) the steps leading into lake on the dock( close to the kayaks), are extremely slippery. The suggestion would be that they are scrubbed prior to guest arrival as one of our housemates slipped, they were not hurt, but it’s something you may want to take a into consideration for future guests. they did fall into the lake as a result of the slippery bottom stairs. 6) by the entry there is a safety concern, as there is no hand rails, and you can fall off the deck ( on the short return, there is no railing or handrail) 7) even though we follow TV instructions we could not get the TVs in the master bedroom on the first floor, nor the large room upstairs to work to get basic channels, such as CNN. 8) lighting is too dim
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
We spent the week with family here. It was a lovely property in excellent condition on the lake with a dock. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Terrific location, plenty of room. Great place and great neighbors.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Valentine

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Why they chose this property

When this property came on the market last year, we jumped at the chance to own it. Since it's construction, it was always owner-occupied, and they took loving care - including upgrades such as a new first-floor master suite with loft and a modern, granite kitchen. But most of all, we love this property because it has a family-friendly level lakefront lot, easy for everyone in the family to enjoy, and the most spectacular sunsets you can imagine. We didn't cheap out on furnishings, either. We hired a professional design team and gave them license to buy beautiful, comfortable, and modern pieces that you'd be more likely to see in a magazine or your own home than in a rental property. That's because this isn't just a rental property - it's our own vacation home.

What makes this property unique

Most vacation homes are set up for renters - the cheapest/used/garage sale items possible. We did the opposite. Think: Riedel wine glasses, brand new Keurig, a blender that makes frozen drinks, a wine refrigerator, high quality cookware - even a chef's knife block. The sheets are high thread count. The mattresses don't sag. The pillows are brand new. The entire home has forced-air air conditioning. We bought two kayaks, a new fire pit, and a new patio and outdoor kitchen were installed in June 2019. This won't feel like any other rental because it isn't any other rental.

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English

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