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

Amazing vacation and the perfect size house for the 5 of us(3 adults, 2 kids). Stayed 3 days. Beautiful property right on the lake front. Stairs take you right down to the dock/water. If you bring kayaks launch them with the wind carrying you up or down lake to the property. Lots of stairs due to the incline of that side of the lake. The host does have a 2 man kayak, kid kayak, and paddleboard you can use along with the playmat attached to dock. 2 Nice outside decks just like shown in the pictures. Grill and big table on the deck by the house, with a wick couch, outdoor chairs and a table for two overlooking the lake. Caught fish right off the dock with kids. One of our kids was worried about the bunk bed not having a ladder to get up and down. Was mentioned to the host and the host let us know immediately after our stay that they had taken our advice and bought a bunk bed with a ladder for future stays. (host listens to advice from the renters which is a huge upside to staying here especially if you stay multiple times)Anytime we had a question host was very quick to answer before and during our stay. We had trouble lighting grill at first the neighbors were so nice they instantly offered us matches to get it lit without us saying a word.(there's grill lighters in cabinet) Only one neighbor is close to property(separated by tree line) and they didnt bother us one bit but were super nice and helpful. Will be staying again in the future! Highly recommend a stay here!

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.