Charming lake view cottage on the tranquil southern end of Skaneateles Lake with 100 feet of lake frontage and a boathouse right on the water. Perfect for enjoying the lake and forgetting your troubles. Unique property with rare easy access to the lake by foot or by car. Open floor plan with french doors leading out to huge deck from sun-filled living room and master bedroom with spectacular views of lake. Also has a second bedroom with 2 twin beds plus a front room with a day bed that opens to a queen bed for additional sleeping options. Fully equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, country dining table, comfortable seating for 6 and a gas fireplace.
Boathouse furnished with fun and comfort in mind. Sliding glass doors open to double boat slip. Large wooden deck at water level with colorful Adirondack chairs. Lakeside fire pit perfect for grilling and roasting marshmallows. Full boat slip with ample additional dock frontage for tying up your fleet of small boats.
Unusually easy car access to the lake - drive down to the boathouse right to the water's edge. You can launch your boat from the Scott Park public boat launch, a 1/2 mile from the house or, if the water level in the lake is low, you can use the Skaneateles Marina in Mandana, a 10 minute drive up the lake. Please note there is a small, quiet road between the main house and the boat house. And while we are very dog-friendly, we do have a one-dog maximum per renter and the dog must be small, house-broken and well trained.
Property manager
Eric Lorberfeld
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
North America
Homer, NY
What's nearby
Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Otisco Lake - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
State University of New York-Cortland - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
Cornell University - 51 min drive - 52.4 km
Syracuse University - 52 min drive - 52.9 km
Getting around
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Glen Haven Restaurant - 4 min drive
1820 House - 18 min drive
Colonial Lodge at Bear Swamp - 15 min drive
The Loft - 33 min drive
Grammie's Pantry Tea Room & Gift Shop - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Skaneateles Lakefront Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Skaneateles Lakefront Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Skaneateles Lakefront Getaway?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Skaneateles Lakefront Getaway located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Skaneateles Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Niles Town Hall and Bahar Nature Preserve. Carpenter Falls and Bear Swamp State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Clean and well equipped cottage with a good layout and lovely views of the lake. The area was very quiet and we thoroughly enjoyed the use of the kayaks from which we were able to get quite close to a number of bald eagles.
House and property was perfect. Clean comfortable home with decks and boathouse that made our stay enjoyable. Nice stocked home . Communicating with Eric was a pleasure. Would most definitely return. Loved everything about our stay.
What a little gem on the south end of the lake. You won’t be disappointed in booking this property. From a fully stocked kitchen, to the tasteful and thoughtful decorating throughout and the comfortable bed and bed linens, there is nothing here that will disappoint!
The view, the lake and the quiet peaceful setting made for a wonderful and relaxing week long stay for my entire family. My son fished his heart out, we all swam and loved sitting around the fires at night.
Lastly, Eric was incredible to communicate with and making sure we had everything we needed. Thanks again for a memorable week, we hope to make it back again soon!
We rented this cottage for 3 friends because our lake place is so small. This has level lakefront, good parking, huge deck, cute cottage on gorgeous Skaneateles Lake. Who could ask for more? Would definitely rent this place again.
This was my family’s third summer staying here and we had a wonderful time, as always. The house is amazing - there are lake views from the entire front side and the sun just pours in. The bathroom and kitchen are clean and well stocked, and the house is decorated and furnished in such an inviting way. We had a blast jumping off the dock into the clear water and using the kayaks and paddle boards that are provided
We spent a wonderful 6 weeks at Eric's cottage on the lake. We found so much to do in the area, the time flew by. The cottage was very comfortable for two of us and our little dog. The boat house and dock became our favorite place. We swam and kayaked. The cottage was clean and well stocked with supplies and kitchen equipment. The window A/C kept it comfortable during the few days when it got to the 80s. The evenings cooled off nicely and there always seemed to be a breeze. It's a friendly neighborhood and people gave us advice on touristy things to do. We hope to return - maybe to catch the fall colors!
The property was exactly as described. The house was very clean and comfortable and the shoreline and boathouse were great places to relax, swim and kayak. And the patio off the front of the house provided an amazing view of this incredibly clean/clear lake.
One of the best VRBO properties we have experienced. Owner very responsive and helpful. The home was well furnished and supplied. Already booked for next year. The lake is sooòoo crystal clear and the eagle fishing was an extra bonus.
My wife and I were lucky to take advantage of a last min cancellation and what a wonderful week we had. The waterfront was great for the pontoon boat we rented. Hope to come back next year.
This is a perfect spot to spend time with family and friends on beautiful Skaneateles lake. You will need to bring very little and you will wake up every morning to a beautiful view of one of the prettiest lakes.
The lakefront is stocked with everything you need to enjoy the lake. The deck is great for cooking and eating outside. The hosts are available for any questions and checked in to make sure all was well while we were there.
Lovely trip!
3rd year staying here. No need to bring anything beyond clothes and food. This house has everything for the house and waterfront
Area is quiet. Waterfront is large enough for boats and swimming. House is clean and well maintained.
My family loves their week in this location every year and look forward to many years in the future
EVERYTHING was perfect!!!The owners provided everything---from linens, all appliances, an abundance of food staples, cookware., kayaks and even wood for the firepit!. An added benefit was that they allowed dogs and the set-up with the fenced in areas provided our dog with freedom & safety, The furnishings were clean & comfortable but the view and access to the lake completed a wonderful vacation.
I’m hesitant to saying what a great place this is because I don’t want competition for future years 😊. We just loved it, so we’ll appointed - a little retro, mid century, cottagy decor with all the modern amenities one could need.
Beautiful view of Skaneateles lake. Wonderful private beach.
Enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Lake Skaneateles is a gorgeous lake for swimming, walking, and sunrises. Very peaceful and clean water. We hope to return next year!!
We had a wonderful time! A nice quiet getaway. The lake is gorgeous. The weather was great. It’s exactly what we needed! Great communication. Clean house. Quiet, friendly neighborhood. PERFECT! Thanks so much!
The property was as advertised. Very comfortable with all the basic plates, silverware, bowels, pots, pans , spices, oils, etc. The view from the deck is breathtaking. The boathouse and slip made docking our boat a breeze. We definitely would like to return in the future.
The house was just like it looked in the pictures. The view from the deck was stunning. The water was really high while we were there but the kids and dog were still in the water every day- with the deck submerged. We hiked, shopped and fished! The owner checked in often to make sure our trip was going well. Very pretty area!
We had a wonderful stay at this Skaneateles lake front property! Swimming from our private deck, kayaking, and enjoying the beautiful view and sounds of the lake from our porch. Taking walks down our street was very pleasant with so many birds and wild flowers. We especially enjoyed a hike at carpenter falls. The house has everything you need and more to experience a very comfortable stay. Eric our host was very helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy Skaneateles lake. We hope to rent it again next summer.
This is our second year at this house. It is clean, well maintained and exactly as advertised. The water front is fantastic. Tons of room for all of your toys
Added bonus - we pack our clothes and food - the house has everything else
Eric is fantastic and we have already booked for next year
Our family enjoyed our first time stay at the Skaneateles Lake House last year that, we had to go back..
The place is very well kept and cleaned throughout.
The Paddle board addition to the already available kayaks was an added bonus for the kids.
As per last year, the dogs again did not want to leave. Thank you Eric and Paulette again for another awesome family vacation
Randy S. Family
We rented for two weeks and had a wonderful time. The house has everything you would need: stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, soaps and cleaning supplies, etc. The master bed was super comfy. The twin beds were less so; we brought a mattress pad which definitely helped. Having a washer/dryer on site was very handy.
The highlight of the property is the waterfront. The dock area is huge and has shade and coverage from the rain so we sat out there in all weather. Eric supplies kayaks, a paddle board, and even some fishing rods! We had fires in the fire pit.
All in all, it was a lovely, relaxing trip! We would definitely rent this property again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, and cozy, and comfortable and had the best view to wake up to every morning. The host was extremely responsive and checked in with us periodically to make sure we didn't need anything. Great place.