Waterfront Farmhouse On Cayuga Lake With Dock & 3 Acres Near Wineries & Colleges

Fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
5.0
Outstanding(102 Reviews)

Farm Stay in Cayuga Lake, NY

15 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this farm stay rental

This farmhouse situated right on Cayuga Lake, was built in 1826 at Kidders Landing. The home was renovated to provide modern comforts. The house has 200 ft of gently sloping waterfront lawn and a new 100' dock with a swim ladder and a large platform for fishing and jumping into the water.

The house sleeps 8-10 comfortably and can be adapted to house more. In addition to being located on the lake and in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, The Painted Porch Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental is also about 200 yards from a fun little log cabin lodge/restaurant/bar. So, while the house is fully equipped for dining at home, you can also make a last minute change of plans and go next door for a glass of wine and a nice dinner!

There are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Two of the rooms have alcoves with additional bunks, making a multi-family stay more comfortable. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms as well as additional window fans and window air conditioners in all 4 bedrooms. This spring, we are adding air conditioning to the kitchen, living room and dining room.

On the three acres, there are big trees and big lawns, perfect for bird watching, croquet and badminton!

Between the house and the lake is a small two lane road, which has few cars and serves primarily as a walking, jogging and biking trail. On the bright side, it is also maintained throughout the winter! We also provide little yellow "crossing markers" to create a safer environment for crossing, in the event a car goes by. In the winter, this road is maintained by the county.

The lawn slopes down to shale beach. The dock is new and goes 100' out into the lake. Mid-simmer, the water is over 6' deep before you get to the large platform at the end of the dock. We have a large patio area with dining and lots of seating. We also have a fire ring at the edge of the beach.

There is a biergarten outside on the patio off the kitchen. Bar tables and chairs. It is fun to watch for cool birds and the local white deer from there while dinner is being prepared! We have also added a patio on the south side of the house, for another shady option on late afternoon.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This simple farmhouse has NO TV but does have fast fiber-optic internet. You can have access to free wifi at O'Malley's also. Major sporting events are shown on the TV there. There are also 4-5 bars of phone service in the front of the house with ATT. Please also note. We have RING doorbells for security purposes; to protect the house and YOU, our guests. We also have a RING camera behind the house to monitor filling the bird feeders. We do not look at these unless our guests ask us to or if we are waiting for a package to be delivered. And we look when the house is not rented. We value YOUR PRIVACY.

A few more things: About half of our guests bring dogs. After each dog there is an extensive cleaning process. We do suggest (for the sake of cleanliness) that dogs don't go upstairs. If YOU bring a dog: The neighborhood is full of dog walkers. All of them are very respectful of the leash law in our area. They get really really frustrated if a dog is loose in our unfenced front yard and runs out to theirs. Not all of their dogs play well with others. :(

BedRooms:
Upstairs Queen/Twin Bunk/Twin Sofabed
Upstairs Queen/Full/Twin
Downstairs Full/Twin Bunk
Downstairs Queen/ Twin Sofabed

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Cayuga Lake, NY

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(102 Reviews)
5.0
Jun 2024
We had a wonderful stay at The Painted Porch. It’s a lovely farmhouse just across the road from lake Cayuga and the views and property are beautiful. The house is comfortable and attractive and the porch is perfect for lake gazing from the rocking chairs or porch swing and from the living room sofa when the weather’s not good. We booked too late for our stay to be refundable and were surprised by some fees and house rules that were not listed before finalizing our reservation, particularly regarding dogs. That said, I don’t think it will be a problem anymore because Alison did not realize this and was going to remedy it right away. Alison was very easy and responsive to communicate with, which was a real plus. Wishing anyone who stays here a wonderful time. It really is a lovely house and location in one of the most beautiful places I know of.
5.0
Jun 2024
Great place to stay. Location was awesome. We were there for a wedding in the area. Family from all over the country were able to stop by for dinner or just a drink. Lake was amazing with plenty to do for all ages.
5.0
May 2024
We booked this home over a year ago for commencement weekend at Ithaca College and could not have been happier! The home was lovingly curated and it fit together perfectly. From the beginning of the day where you could enjoy your coffee while seeing the sunrise on the eastern view porch over Lake Cayuga to the evening meals in the large dining room, it was an excellent experience. We loved the library, the games, and the multiple bird feeders. The host provided kayaks and standup paddle board for lake fun. Our party of 8 adults could get together in the main room or retreat to their large individual rooms, as needed. It is close enough to town (about a1/2 hour drive) to enjoy all that Ithaca has to offer, yet even closer to excellent vineyards, where, if you are as fortunate as our family, you could spend a perfect day! Alison was an excellent host—quick to communicate and ready to make your experience meet expectations!
5.0
Apr 2024
We had a really nice time! The dining room table was the only space that we could all sit together since the living room was small, and the kitchen space only had 4 chairs at a teeny table. We wish we had known it was a dog house; we wondered why we saw so much dog hair around...and were sneezing so much.....and then as we packed up, we noticed the most dog hair-covered dog bed we had ever seen right beneath our bed. YUCK!
5.0
Apr 2024
Perfect stay for our girls weekend! Plenty of nice space and a great location!
5.0
Apr 2024
Stayed here for 4 nights with extended families. Alison was great about communicating. Property was bigger than it appears in pictures. Great location for various finger lake activities. Definitely recommend.
5.0
Oct 2023
Beautiful old home on the lake.
5.0
Oct 2023
We 7 old friends rendezvousing for a few days. The house worked well for cooking and hanging out together, and was a good launchpad for visiting and hiking in the Finger Lakes area. Despite the less than perfect weather, we managed to catch some nice moments on the dock.

FAQs

How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Cayuga Lake?

The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $478 per night. This rental is $818 above the average.

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Farmhouse On Cayuga Lake With Dock & 3 Acres Near Wineries & Colleges. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront Farmhouse On Cayuga Lake With Dock & 3 Acres Near Wineries & Colleges. Enjoy the water!

Is Waterfront Farmhouse On Cayuga Lake With Dock & 3 Acres Near Wineries & Colleges pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Waterfront Farmhouse On Cayuga Lake With Dock & 3 Acres Near Wineries & Colleges?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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