Private Lakefront & Dock — Fish, Swim, Sunsets. Top rated!

Such a pleasure to stay at Tracy's house..perfect for family vacation; beautiful view, well equipped kitchen, great bedrooms and bathrooms; we will go back! Thank you

My family stayed here for one week during the summer. The interior was beautiful and the architectural features evoked the surrounding nature - for example, the upstairs family room had high ceilings and large windows to let the sun in; the floors and ceilings throughout the upstairs were wooden; there was a wooden beam running across the family room that was made from a large stack of 2x4s with their grain showing, which gave the impression of the trunk of a grand fallen tree; there was a a slate-like wall surrounding the fireplace; and the floor of the master shower was made of pebbles that provided a warm foot massage when showering. The decorative elements around the house evoked peace and calmness, and were masterfully selected and located. The kitchen was spacious and was definitely designed with the cook in mind. The basement was essentially a large play space for kids. There was ample indoor entertainment available for evenings and rainy days - for example, lots of board games, a large selection of books, a piano, kid-friendly DVDs, and a toy car collection. The outdoor deck was suitable for a family dinner. There was a small backyard and front yard, which provide sufficient space for kids to run round. The lake access was more suited to launching a boat than swimming - the grass merged with pebbles near the waterline, and the shore was steeply sloped. There were jagged rocks in the water, and a fibrous matting weighed down by sand and stones that tangled our feet. Luckily, the town has a beautiful park with a pool ($5 fee per person) and playground. The immediate area is very quiet, and not much trafficked, so kids can run around, and you can enjoy a walk on the roads around the lake. It is easy to spend a good part of the day taking it slowly, going on walks, kayaking on the lake, and taking a trip to the town swimming pool. There are several kid-friendly destinations within a relatively short drive, where you can spend a few hours. There is a good supermarket in town, excellent NY-style pizza, an outstanding vegetarian restaurant, and a classic ice cream shop. If you prefer to cook, the stove is suitable and the cookware is abundant. The barbecue grill uses charcoal, and there is a "chimney" starter - give it a try if you've only used gas grills previously. Overall, this is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. The only caveat is that if you have young kids don't anticipate spending much time swimming in the lake.

This newly renovated lake house has magnificent views and is in immaculate condition. Plus the house contains everything you could want...and more. There is a basement filled with toys (including a puppet theater) that your kids/grandkids will absolutely love. Every time we opened a cabinet, we were surprised by food (coffee, S'mores items, etc.). The electronics throughout the house are impressive, from cable to Wii to other video games. But the most impressive thing is waking up to a floor to ceiling view of the lake. Kayaks and a pedal boat await and yes, we did catch fish from right off the dock. There is an enormous, totally updated kitchen with outdoor barbeque as well as a fire pit steps from the lake. Tracy, one of the owners, is just terrific--Welcoming, helpful and just a delight to deal with. My only reluctance in recommending this home is that it will be impossible to book next time around. This is a keeper for sure!

The house had everything we needed to get started right away with our vacation. We swam, and loved kayaking. The toys and games kept our kids busy for hours. The kitchen was large and amazing for preparing food. We were so happy we came and look forward to coming again.