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LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4

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Exterior
Exterior
Peaceful kayaking! Four kayaks available to use or just a good swim !!
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4133.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hamilton, NY
  • Colgate University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Vernon Downs Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Turning Stone Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Utica, NY (UCA-Oneida County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4

WHITE HERON COTTAGE ! A totally new LOOK! SLEEPS 4! An addition added bedrooms and another full bath and a large vaulted ceiling livingroom. Available all year. Warm and cozy or cool year round! Square footage is now 1,434 !

NO PETS allowed please.

Stay the weekend or enjoy 7 + days for a 10% discount off the daily rate!!!

Enjoy the swimming,fishing,kayaking or just plain relaxing!

Peaceful and private 50 feet of picturesque waterfront on Leland Pond yet close to Colgate University, shops, movie theater, restaurants, antiques and only 4 miles to Hamilton ! Only a 5 minute drive to tons of antique shops in Bouckville ny.
Cool off with a swim to our private floating dock or try your luck fishing! Small row boat available. Kayaks available too!
White Heron Cottage has been totally renovated with air conditioning, hardwood floors, freshly painted , new furnishings, and NEW sliding door from living room to deck! Gorgeous high vaulted ceiling in living room.

Relax on the deck overlooking serene Leland Pond and fire up the available grill.
First floor primary bedroom with queen bed and private bathroom.
Second bedroom is upstairs with a queen bed.
All linens provided. Two full baths.

Fully functional kitchen: 5 burner gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster, cookware, dishes, some spices, grill, fire pit, floating swim raft, dock, deck, parking for 3 cars. Internet and t v also available!!

Great kayaks and paddle boards and tubes to float around this wonderfully calm, scenic surrounded by nature pond. It is a glacial kettle pond which is 50 feet deep in center and a very popular fishing destination.

Just ideal for a quiet getaway.

Unwind for a long weekend or stay for a week!

Property manager

Vera Kuss

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
All children 16 years and under must be supervised by an adult by water Life jackets provided must be used by all who use the row boat and kayaks

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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bouckville

Located in Bouckville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Earlville Opera House and Oneida Community Mansion House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Erie Canalway Trail and Owera Vineyards. Airborne Adventures Ballooning and Whisper Wind Equestrian Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hamilton, NY

What's nearby

  • Colgate University - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Community Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hamilton College - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Vernon Downs Casino - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 31 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank Dining Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ray Brothers Barbeque - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seven Oaks Clubhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamilton Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Dining Hall - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT Cottage offers swimming fishing close to Colgate sleeps 4 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Colgate University, Community Memorial Hospital and Airborne Adventures Ballooning. Earlville Opera House is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Cozy cottage on a beautiful lake, very close to Colgate Univ.

We have stayed in this cottage 4 times now and each visit gets better as the hosts are always finding ways to make things nicer for their guests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Relaxation at its Finest

A fabulous week at the White Heron Cottage. This is our 4th year's stay and each year is as fabulous as the one before. The local restaurants we have found are amazing and convenient, the friendships we've made here are memorable, the antique shopping second to none and the hosts, Vera and Walt are accommodating and the best! This is truly God's country. We will be booking year 5 very soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed our 3 night stay very much. The first floor bedroom and bath was ideal for my 89 year old Mom. Thankful for water and coffee bar. We visited family and shopped Madison Bouckville. Location was perfect. Enjoyed lunch at Seven Oaks CC and a great breakfast at Hamilton Inn. The cottage kitchen was well equipped for meals we cooked. We love the Mosher farm stand just up the road. Ice cream at Cobblestone very close by, too. Unfortunately, it rained a bit so we didn’t get to use the pretty decks too much. Still the pond view was spectacular. The new Delphi Park was a short distance away as was Chittenango so we saw 2 waterfalls. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

A little slice of heaven!

We have been staying here since 2020 and every year it gets better and better. The new construction has allowed us to bring our family rather than just my husband and I which the family has come to love. Being on the water and having all of the "toys" to play with is a huge plus. The interior provides plenty of room and is always so clean and inviting. I couldn't recommend a better place to stay in the area. You feel miles away but have everything you need less than 10 min. away. You can't go wrong renting this little gem!! Can't say enough good things about the cottage or Vera!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole E.

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

A charming and relaxing cottage

We enjoyed having a charming and relaxing place to come and go while our daughter attended a hockey camp at Colgate. It was so peaceful to kayak in the pond, fish at the end of the dock and read on the balcony with a cup of coffee. The hosts were also very responsive and helped us troubleshoot when one of the air conditioners stopped working until we got it working again. Thanks for sharing your lake cottage with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Waterfront Spot

Perfect for a waterfront getaway. Great view and access to water activities. Hosts were available for questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great weekend on the lake.

Vers is an excellent host and the house is lovely. Love having access to kayaks and paddle boards. Great decks to enjoy the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Beautiful lakefront

We had a lovely time in this spic and span home. Thank you again Vera
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great setting close to Colgate.

House is very comfortable and clean. Lots of natural light. When current construction is completed will easily accommodate 3 couples or a family. Great owners, easy to communicate with. Loved the dock and outside decks that are right on a fishing pond. House has all you need with exception of dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Clifton, VA , USA

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

Relaxing Retreat

We spent 4 days visiting family in the area. The house was spacious and spotlessly clean with a beautiful view of Leland Pond. We enjoyed the quiet woodland setting. Communicating with Vera and checking in were super easy. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Relaxation at Leland Pond

We spent our 3rd year hear at the cottage and it's our 3rd year for a reason. The hosts are a pleasure and the cottage is amazing! This year, it has undergone quite an addition making it even more pleasurable. You are less than 1 hour from Syracuse, close to antiquing, shopping, farms, and fabulous dining. We love food and experienced some amazing restaurants this year; Horned Dorset Inn in Leonardsville (25 min away), exceptional, Creekside Inn in Oneida (25 min away), Poolville Country Store in Earlville (17 min away) wonderful farm to table. Do yourself a favor and book this fabulous lake home. We will be back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica j.

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

Lakehouse paradise

Great place and close to Colgate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

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

Spectacular place

We spent there few days and it was not enough. This place is beautiful. House is newly renovated and very clean. You have all the essentials there. Just take beach towels with you. The fridge was filled with water so don't bother to bring any. There are 3 kayaks, boat and 2 paddle boards for you to use, and a lot of more. This place is so beautiful and quiet. The neighbors are wonderful. We were fishing a lot. My husband caught 21' largemouth bass, and one of my child got 20' pickerel and so many other small fish. Early morning is the best for fishing, We went to antiques stores 6 minutes away, Mohers farm is just 2 minutes away with fresh veggies and fruits. We are looking forward to go back to this beautiful place in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viv W.

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

Colgate graduation

Super property. Extremely convenient for Colgate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty D., Florida

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

Loved our stay

My husband, mother and myself traveled there for a wedding. Cottage was perfect. Great location, clean and easy. Will stay again next time we are in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Cute cottage at beautiful location

This is a cute little cottage nestled in central New York on a beautiful pond. Great for anglers. Enjoyed the kayaks and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Serenity at the White Heron Cottage!

Do yourself a favor and book, book, book! This is our 2nd year, and the hosts Vera and Walt are spectacular! Unfortunately, I was a little late to leave a review last year, but our time spent was just as amazing. We antique shopped, ate wonderful food, visited dairy and fruit and vegetable farms, etc. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. My husband fished in the wonderful provided boat, while I sunbathed on their new gorgeous deck. Daily naps and homemade ice cream is just what the doctor ordered. The cottage is immaculate and comes with absolutely everything you would need. It's located in a perfect tranquil setting, yet close to everything we love to do. We will absolutely be back for a 3rd year and look forward to the great relaxation the cottage provides from hectic city life. Thank you again Vera and Walt for a fabulous week! See you soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Excellent cottage and location

We stayed at this cottage while my daughter was on a visit to Colgate. Beautiful property and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Everything about this getaway was amazing! The communication was great right from the time of booking. Once we arrived, I had one question and Vera responded right away. The cottage was clean, clean, clean and had everything we needed. My husband enjoyed fishing off the dock and using the rowboat. I loved kayaking and using the floats to soak in some sun. We loved waking up to the view of the water and sipping our coffee on the deck. Grocery store is only a 5 minute drive and we enjoyed a pizza from a local restaurant. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., Houston, TX

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

Picturesque paradise!

What a lovely cottage!! I was lucky to stay here with three friends from college for our 20th reunion at Colgate and we loved this beautiful respite on Leland Pond! Close to campus and so cozy, with the most beautiful porch and view. Everything is could need and more was there to make us feel right at home. A couple took the bedroom and my friend and I bunked in the trundle beds and everyone was warm and comfortable at night. One of us swam in the pond each morning. I originally intended to come with my kids until plans changed and they would have loved it! Thank you to a wonderfully gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L., Netcong, NJ

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

Long Weekend Stay

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this treasure of a cottage. My cousin's 50th surprise birthday party was being held and we decided to make it a long weekend and enjoy the cottage. We had beautiful weather and were able to swim, kayak and float around the pond. The cottage as usual was impeccable and provided everything we needed right down to fresh daises on the table! As an added bonus the Bouckville Antique Show was going on the same weekend so we were able to spend a day strolling through town. I highly recommend this hidden gem of a property as it is just the respite needed from a busy life. Thank you Vera for providing such a wonderful home away from home. We can't wait to make plans to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Beautiful spot, fantastic host

We stayed here for graduation weekend and it was perfect. 10 minutes from campus, the house is adorable, extremely clean and well-appointed (even with travel-size amenities in the bathroom!) Fresh flowers and a fridge full of water were just some of the extras which welcomed us. We spent the last day enjoying the sunshine while sitting on the back deck with our recent graduate. Vera could not have been nicer, more responsive, or more accommodating. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Toronto

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

Perfect stay!

We rented this cottage for Colgate commencement weekend and it could not have been more perfect. Close to town on a lovely lake. Cottage was well appointed with everything we needed. We even had a break between commencement events to enjoy kayaking. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

cathy f.

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

Perfect College Weekend Cottage

Stayed 3 nights for parents weekend , Clean and bright - close to campus, pretty setting on the pond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

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

Happy Heron House :)

Incredibly well thought out property… charming & fun, & perfectly clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Vera Kuss

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I have lived in this area my entire life and love the many lakes and rolling hills. I finally realized one of my dreams of owning a cottage on a lake! I couldn't have found a more perfect fit at Leland Pond. I have three daughters and one granddaughter who will be enjoying the cottage occasionally. Travelers needing a quiet, clean home away from home can rent for 2 days or a week!

Why they chose this property

Super convenient and easy to service and maintain!

What makes this property unique

Close to Colgate University, Hamilton College and Morrisville College ! Close to great mall in Utica or Syracuse ! Close to awesome waterpark in Old Forge, NY !
Leland Pond is quiet and clean yet close to many amenities!

Languages:

English
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