Cottage in Spafford, NY
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Lovely restful lake cottage, home for many sun-freckled summers to the woman who when a young girl inspired J.D. Salinger’s character, Esme. Every room with a view, and with 267 feet of swimming and boating same-level frontage, the views are spectacular. Gorgeous stone and wood throughout. High ceilings, lots of light. Large porch for lakeside dining and relaxing along private grassy beach. Sleeps nine blissful souls. So quiet and peaceful in here, this must be what paradise is like.
Skaneateles Lake is a reservoir for the City of Syracuse. It is considered the cleanest of the Finger Lakes. There is a Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve directly behind our property (the trail is accessible from route 41). There are multiple parks and preserves (Bear Swamp State Forest, High Vista preserve etc.) surrounding the south end of the lake; the Land Trust is working to preserve this natural setting by connecting these properties into an “emerald necklace” around the south end.
The village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes to the north, is a well-known shopping, dining and tourist destination. They hold a music festival and boat show, have polo matches, run tour boat cruises and dinner cruises, and have free town band concerts. The town has many very fine restaurants from classic Victorian nine and twelve course meals at the Krebs to Doug’s Fish Fry, a local favorite. Boat rentals are available at the Skaneateles Marina a few miles south of the village.
Additional Features:
-Internet/WiFi
-NetFlix
- large field for games etc. (property is 4.5 acres)
- mooring available
- laundry
- master bedroom suite
- tastefully furnished - living room redecorated in 2017
- 25 minutes to the village of Skaneateles/50 minutes to Ithaca/20 minutes to Homer-Cortland
- plenty of parking
- housekeeping ready
- gas grill
- fire pit for camp fires
Skaneateles Lake is a reservoir for the City of Syracuse. It is considered the cleanest of the Finger Lakes. There is a Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve directly behind our property (the trail is accessible from route 41). There are multiple parks and preserves (Bear Swamp State Forest, High Vista preserve etc.) surrounding the south end of the lake; the Land Trust is working to preserve this natural setting by connecting these properties into an “emerald necklace” around the south end.
The village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes to the north, is a well-known shopping, dining and tourist destination. They hold a music festival and boat show, have polo matches, run tour boat cruises and dinner cruises, and have free town band concerts. The town has many very fine restaurants from classic Victorian nine and twelve course meals at the Krebs to Doug’s Fish Fry, a local favorite. Boat rentals are available at the Skaneateles Marina a few miles south of the village.
Additional Features:
-Internet/WiFi
-NetFlix
- large field for games etc. (property is 4.5 acres)
- mooring available
- laundry
- master bedroom suite
- tastefully furnished - living room redecorated in 2017
- 25 minutes to the village of Skaneateles/50 minutes to Ithaca/20 minutes to Homer-Cortland
- plenty of parking
- housekeeping ready
- gas grill
- fire pit for camp fires
Amenities at Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Spafford, NY
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests had an amazing and enjoyable stay at this wonderful lakefront property with great views, comfortable amenities, and easy access to the water.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Location quiet and beautiful. There was a small insect problem that maybe no one was aware of. Everything you need is there indoors and outdoors. We have back problems and there might need to be some update to the bedding but that maybe just us,Will probably try again but this place looks booked up far into the future,’
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location, stayed here many years ago.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
What a magical home! The pictures don’t do it justice! We’ve never had great service at a stay like we did at this one! They were so helpful and accommodating and it’s such a beautiful home! It is so cozy and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone looking in the area!
5 / 10·Sep 2020
Easy checkin Beds comfortableGreat location Beautiful views Loved the screened in porch , had breakfast and dinner everyday Just loved this home
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Guests had an amazing and enjoyable stay at this wonderful lakefront property with great views, comfortable amenities, and easy access to the water.
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