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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Geneva, NY
  • Popular LocationHobart and William Smith Colleges5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeneca Lake State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Brothers Wineries and Estates19 min drive
  • AirportIthaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)77 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Make Our Lake Home, Your Home Away from Home, All the Necessities That You Need

Come enjoy home away from home in this comfortable relaxing home over-looking beautiful Seneca Lake! Sleeps maximum 8 adults.... Located just 2 miles south of the famed Belhurst Castle, and 3 miles south of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, we are located in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country and the start of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail which feature over 30 wineries! This home will comfortably accommodate families and give vacation memories that will last a life time! The home is fully equipped with all the necessities, less your food, and can comfortably sleep up to 8 adults. Enjoy the majestic sunrises & sunsets while enjoying meals for up to 8 people in the Gazebo while cooking on a gas grill and sipping on a glass of your favorite Finger Lakes Wine or local beers! With 3 full bedrooms, 2 full baths (1 with tub/ shower, 1 with shower only), kitchen, Living Room w/ pull out sleeper bed, Dining Room and Laundry Room plus all the comforts to call home, this will surely be a vacation to remember! Close to State Parks, beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, everything to make your vacation spectacular! There is a marina within a quarter of the house that rents boats along with a great restaurant across the street from them. Downtown shopping is within 5 miles of the house.

Property manager

Barry Stilwell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Geneva

Located in Geneva, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. South Main Street and Smith Center for the Arts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Women's Rights National Historical Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Roy's Marina - 19 min walk
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 5 min drive
  • Seneca Lake State Park - 11 min drive
  • Ventosa Vineyards - 13 min drive
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 20 min drive
  • The Hideout - 8 min drive
  • Twisted Rail Brewing Company - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make Our Lake Home, Your Home Away from Home, All the Necessities That You Need pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make Our Lake Home, Your Home Away from Home, All the Necessities That You Need?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make Our Lake Home, Your Home Away from Home, All the Necessities That You Need?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make Our Lake Home, Your Home Away from Home, All the Necessities That You Need located?

This family-friendly Geneva vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Billsboro Winery, Lacey Magruder Winery, and Roy's Marina. White Springs Winery is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Lovely cottage overlooking the lake. The views were so pretty. A bit smaller and different furniture than expected from the listing but it was cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Valerie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The cobwebs/spiders thru out the whole ceiling of the house showed it had not been cleaned/dusted in quite a while. There was no real view of the lake just the top of the house and bushes of the back deck. The stairs leading down to the lake are very dangerous for children and older adults. When you get down there was NO beach at all which was never mentioned in your AD. Overall, we were very disappointed in the location, lack of beach, lack of lake view, and cleanliness of the house. We did not leave a review in your book as it would have been very negative and felt that hopefully after leaving a review online to you, you will try and advertise your home a little more honestly. We won't be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironman weekend
Perfect spot for Ironman Musselman plus literally right down the road from my favorite winery, Billsboro! Dock was great perk, I was able to get out in my paddle board a couple times. Loved the patio for morning coffee and the little pavilion was nice in the evening. Very clean. Would definitely stay again! One thing to note for elderly or physically impaired, the steps to the dock are many and very steep which is due to the landscape not something that can changed. Was not an issue for us but something to be aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Graduation Weekend
Wonderful lake side home for extended family to gather to celebrate graduation weekend. The deck had amazing views of Seneca Lake. The covered picnic area had a new grill and a lake view, plenty of room to host a bar-b-q. Kitchen was very well stocked. Bedrooms were nicely decorated & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
The property was nice. Unfortunately, due to rain a few days ahead there were weeds that had grown over 4 foot tall that precluded us from seeing the lake from our fire pit or our porch or our gazebo.. Other than that, the house is well equipped the furniture was comfortable And we had a wonderful time in the finger lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina H.

Family Celebration
We had a great time … Barry was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
This property had a great view of lake. It was very relaxing to sit on deck and watch the water activity. We traveled to Syracuse for our son and daughter-in-law’s baby shower which was not a bad drive. The house gave us plenty of room when we were there. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

kimmel s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
our stay
never found wash clothes, even after I texted the owner. The house was not clean enough, too many cobwebs and spiders. Something smelled terrible when you opened the front door, either the inside of the trash can or there could have been a small dead animal, but it was horrible smelling. Also under the kitchen sink was discgusting, . The long and short of it, I would never recommend to stay there, ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
The lake house wasn’t anything fancy. It was a comfortable house, comfortable beds, everything was fine. A nice dock with a sandy area to swim. We were in town for a wedding in Geneva and it was perfectly located. We did a wine tour around the lake, hiked the gorge, and swam. Great weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen and William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on Seneca Lake
We had a great family vacation. The yard is very nice with a wonderful view of the lake. We enjoyed the majority of our meals outside in the covered dining area and also enjoyed the covered space when we had a couple of rainy days. The fire pit is great for campfires. The kitchen is well-equipped and the open concept allowed the family to engage with each other during meal times. There is a lot to do near by, however we enjoyed must of our time at the cottage. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. Thank you Barry for being our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Elyse J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location - not clean
The house was not cleaned properly. Several issues have been discussed years ago on this chat and are still not fixed (plumbing in kitchen). There were multiple issues with cleanleness. Owner was great at communication, but nothing got fixed while I was there. House needs major TLC, even for a lake cottage. I would not reserve this place during COVID until it is properly cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
My stay was definitely the best weekend of the summer! Swimming in the lake, telling stories by the campfire and a short ride to enjoy the wineries near by. The house is very well taken care of and the pictures don't do it justice. I would recommend it and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway!
This is a great place to stay! Beautiful view, great location.

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be back!
Barry was really communicative and a great host. The house is perfect for relaxing and swimming at the lake. Well stocked with all the essentials and the fire pit was a bonus!

10/10 Excellent

joan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake splendor
Our family stayed for a week and had a wonderful time. Built many memories. The location was perfect. The home was just right for our family. Fire pit was used every evening. Rented a pontoon boat for the week and the water was so calm and refreshing! The owner was very responsive and answered all of our concerns. Would recommend friends to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

maureen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside review
Great time and host! 1 crazy neighbor!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great location. The view of the lake was great. The place was very clean and the neighbors had adorable dogs. There was bottles of wine waiting for us and wood for the fire pit. The only issues were the beds very hard and the air conditioning was not great. But overall it was a wonderful experience.

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views!
Easy and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
This is a lovely place to stay. We were in town for a wedding at Belhurst Castle, and this house was 5 minutes away. We had a lovely time enjoying the yard and the dock on a gorgeous sunny day while waiting for the late afternoon wedding to start. The neighbor was very friendly and shared all kinds of interesting information about the lake and area. Barry was very quick to respond to any and all questions, and even gave us some delicious complimentary wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeview weekend away
We had a great time rain or shine! It was close to town but quite and beautiful. We were close to all the winerys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

FInger Lakes Wedding
We had a great stay for our beautiful family wedding. We had plenty of room, a view of the lake and the owner was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Christina C.

~Eh~
Pros: beautiful view of the lake, 2 bathrooms, updated kitchen, firepit & gazebo. Access to the lake. Cons: Spiders... Seriously everywhere inside including corners, as if the house wasn't thoroughly cleaned, along with an infestation of fruit flies. Downstairs bathroom door very hard to close & open. We had to slam closed and pull very hard to open. Master bathroom shower/tub could be replaced, no drain screen. There are 4 bedrooms & the smallest one is very small which held a twin on a frame & another twin mattress ON THE FLOOR with no other room to move, plus there is an accordion door to that room. In the pictures, the other mattress was on a bed frame. There are 4 wooden chairs in the kitchen, 3 of which were broken & not stable...the cross supports underneath would literally fall out when sat on. When I texted the owner, he said they will still work. The kitchen sink leaked, which I texted the owner about and he responded that there was a basket under the sink to catch water. He stated he hadn't been able to call a plumber since the house has been continuously rented. The kitchen also has no dishwasher. Some of the pictures listed are old & not current like outside and front of the home. The landscaping was weed ridden and overgrown. The access to lake/dock was steep steel stairs, which were fine. It was the pipe railing I had an issue with as one of the joints had no support underneath. Owner: Barry was very pleasant & responsive to texts. We arrived & there were no garbage bags in any of the trash cans, he remedied promptly. When I advised him of the kitchen chairs he was aware but said they were ok to use. When I advised him of the leak he stated he was aware & there was a bucket under the sink to catch water. He hadn't had an opportunity to fix since the property had been continuously rented. Overall: property was accessible & close to wineries, had 2 bathrooms, owner responsive. I would not rent this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Great Place to stay
This place has everything you need for a home away from home,We loved the double stove,now we all want one. There are plenty of spices,flatware,cookware,wine glasses,Kureg,towels ect.We took a Limo for the wine trail, My sons fished off the dock ,even though they didn't catch anything ,I found them out there at 730 in the morning they still had a good time.If you have a question about what to bring just ask Barry he is very nice and I texted him many times. PS We brought wood for the fire pit because thats were we spent every evening,but there are many places to buy it. Thankyou Barry , Cindy C
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Esther D.

Great weekend at the Finger Lakes
We had a wonderful time while staying at this house. It was a perfect place for our family group of 10 people to stay while attending a family event. The back yard is very nice and you have a wonderful view of the lake. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner outside as well as a couple of trips in the surroundings. The kitchen is well-equipped. We found all what we needed. The only concern we would like to mention are the beds in bedroom 4 which are not really comfortable. However, overall a very nice stay. We would come back. Thank you Barry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

W. Daniel C., Boston, MA

Nice location
The location is great as you can get to town easily and yet you are still far enough down the lake. This location is close to several breweries and wineries when you visit the region. The owner is very nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018