Lakefront Cottage in a small Cove on the Eastside of Owasco Lake

Took a father/son road trip with my dad from Rochester to Providence. This was by far my dad’s highlight of the trip. Beautiful property - perfect balance of camping and comfort. They also have private access to the water with lots of amenities like a two seat kayak, floating pads, etc. The owner and I chatted briefly on the phone as well and he seemed like a really nice guy. Highly recommend if you want to experience the finger lakes.

Checkin was smooth. Steve, the owner was so communicative via messaging about details of the property and available for questions should we need anything. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, silverware and most cooking needs. They even had ice made in the freezer since you have to use bottled water for drinking. Plenty of fans for comfort and A/C when needed. Be sure to bring your own towels for water play on the lake. My kids loved the kayaks and paddle board!

We had a lovely time! The view of the lake is beautiful, and we really enjoyed the multi-terraced deck — it was a great place to sit and relax. There are quite a few steps down to the water, but it’s worth it for the peaceful lakeside setting.The house itself is very rustic and minimal, and could use a bit more attention to cleaning, but it still made for a relaxing getaway.Overall, if you’re looking for a quiet spot with pretty views and don’t mind a simpler interior, this is a charming place to stay.

Perfect weekend getaway! The view from the deck is amazing! We had a great time fishing and were able to catch 6 different fish species right from the dock. The kayak and paddle board were great to have access to also! The lake water was fairly warm. The cottage itself is small but we spent most of the time outdoors anyway. They have a Keurig coffee make so don’t forget your k-cups! Lots of seating options on the decks. The firepit was a little awkward because it’s built down into the ground and we didn’t bring any camp chairs. Next time I would bring those. Great communication with the owner. He explained everything before we were able to finish the booking. Everything was just as he explained. The kids are already asking when we can go back again!