Awesome Sunsets! - Skaneateles Lake!!

Entire cottage in Skaneateles, New York

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Dan
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

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On the lake

This home is right on Skaneateles Lake.

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Unbelievable quaint cottage on beautiful Skaneateles Lake. Cozy up in this adorable lakeside getaway. Enjoy 140 feet of level lake front. Features include an active stream, dock for your boat, easy lake access, kayaks for use, as well as a water's edge fire pit on the point. Sleeps 2 adults.

ATTENTION: The last 1/2 mile down is a steep gravel road. All wheel drive vehicles are recommended. (but not necessary)

The space
Paradise on 140' of level lake front. The Cottage borders an active stream that is beautiful and soothing to the soul. Waterfront summer wonder, cozy in spring and fall too. You will love it!

Enjoy Skaneateles: gourmet restaurants, shopping, luxurious Mirbeau spa, yoga, Skaneateles Festival, buffalo farm, pumpkin patch and apple orchards. All within a 20 minute ride. A beautiful & historic area located on the edge of NYS Finger Lakes wine region. Visit Anyela's Winery in Skaneateles!

Beautiful lake front with dock & mooring. Bring your boat! Property sits on a wooded hillside and borders a running creek with 50' waterfalls. Awesome hiking right out your back door.

Bear Swamp State Park is close, with awesome mountain bike trails. If you are a road rider, looping the 17 mile long lake is a very popular ride. Carpenter Falls is a great intermediate hike on the west side. Go to the lower falls!

Restaurants: Nearby, The Glen Haven, awesome summer spot on the south end of the lake. Drive or boat down, eat on the porch and don't leave without playing the bowling game. Plenty more restaurants in Skaneateles.

For more ideas, View my Guidebook: scroll to just below the map, then click on “More about the location” to view my Guidebook.

We have a gas grill and an extra propane tank!

If you’re interested in a fishing guide, call Mike Crawford at 315/238-8871.

Guest access
Enjoy your very own cottage on over 2 acres of wooded hillside with a 50' waterfall and 140 feet of level lake frontage on Skaneateles Lake. One of the cleanest lakes in the world.

The frontage runs from the Little Shed near the stream on the south to the Big Shed. Please respect my neighbors' property privacy. You are welcome to walk the gravel road and up the stream and falls.

Full boat access, (docking & mooring). Launch at Sevey's Marina, right across the lake. 6510 Glen Cove Rd Moravia, NY 13118. Great lake to fish or ski/board. Also, kayaks are available for your use.

Our favorite spot is the fire pit on the point. Circle around and enjoy a blazing fire on the waters edge. Second is hanging in the Cozy Cabana.

Other things to note
The last 1/2 mile down is a gravel road, (Precipice Ridge Rd). It is steep in some spots. An all-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. Simply put your car in low and go slow on the way down. The key to going up is a steady 15 miles an hour. We do recommend arriving in the daylight if possible. If not, let us know, and we will leave the exterior lights on.

This is a lakeside cottage deep in the woods. While the water front is level with easy access to the water, the surrounding terrain is multi-leveled and requires a fair amount of mobility.

Cell reception is great for Verizon, but a little spotty for others. They work best out on the dock :)

The shower is small, trying to fit everything into 500 sqft.

The water is filtered & UV treated.

To turn the lights on/off in the cabana, there is a green extension cord by the entry door and an outside outlet.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake view
Beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 448 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 228 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Skaneateles, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Very accessible to nearby Skaneateles with its famous gourmet restaurants, Music Festival, and Mirbeau Spa, a luxurious treat. A beautiful & historic country area located on the edge of NYS wine region.

Meet your host

Superhost
316 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Syracuse University
As a lover of lakes and mountains, Skaneateles Lake is one of my favorite places in the world. I am a native of this beautiful town and have had the cozy cottage since 2002. My boys are up and out so I've decided to share our little paradise. I spend my summer days trying to hone and hang on to my waterskiing skills. This hopefully keeps me ready for hitting the mountain slopes in the winter. As a constant seeker of joy, I love what nature shares with all of us. Other favs, curious conversations at the fire pit under the stars. Live music! Good to be out with the kindred souls who are still dancing! Love our cottage and hope you do too!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm