133’ Private Skaneateles Lakefront - Peaceful Retreat with Stunning Sunsets!
5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)House in Spafford, NY
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Beautiful waterfront home at the southern end of Skaneateles Lake. Located on the east side where you can enjoy long, sunny days on the private dock or the beach and breathtaking sunset views from the deck. 133 feet of private waterfront lake access! Bonfires on the beach are a wonderful end to a day at the lake.
The finished boathouse has a kitchenette with a refrigerator and water views. The rental includes use of three kayaks, a canoe, and a paddle boat.
Open floor-plan house with a large living area, kitchen, and granite breakfast bar. Plenty of seating for the whole family to enjoy the water views or a movie! Baseboard heating makes this a wonderful place to relax year-round. It's the perfect place to watch the leaves change.
Three total bedrooms - one king, one queen and another king-sized bedroom with additional sleeping space in the loft (not suitable for young children). Enjoy beautiful views of the lake from each bedroom. Linens and towels are provided.
Outdoor cooking area with granite-topped prep table, gas grill, and picnic table. If you must stay connected to the outside world, the camp has WiFi and a streaming TV!
The house is less than 30 minutes from the Village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes from Cortland or Homer, and 60 minutes from either the Ithaca or Syracuse Airports. Other local sights include the Carpenter Falls Nature Preserve and New Hope Mills. Walking distance to a playground, picnic area, basketball court, baseball field, and small public library.
This is a quiet, residential area. Maximum of 6 guests. We only accept bookings from guests who are at least 25 years of age. There are 35 stairs from the parking to the house, then a path down to the stairs to the dock (another 2 flights). The path to the water is shared but, once at the dock, you have a private dock, boathouse and beach.
Multi-week discounts may be available upon request!
The finished boathouse has a kitchenette with a refrigerator and water views. The rental includes use of three kayaks, a canoe, and a paddle boat.
Open floor-plan house with a large living area, kitchen, and granite breakfast bar. Plenty of seating for the whole family to enjoy the water views or a movie! Baseboard heating makes this a wonderful place to relax year-round. It's the perfect place to watch the leaves change.
Three total bedrooms - one king, one queen and another king-sized bedroom with additional sleeping space in the loft (not suitable for young children). Enjoy beautiful views of the lake from each bedroom. Linens and towels are provided.
Outdoor cooking area with granite-topped prep table, gas grill, and picnic table. If you must stay connected to the outside world, the camp has WiFi and a streaming TV!
The house is less than 30 minutes from the Village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes from Cortland or Homer, and 60 minutes from either the Ithaca or Syracuse Airports. Other local sights include the Carpenter Falls Nature Preserve and New Hope Mills. Walking distance to a playground, picnic area, basketball court, baseball field, and small public library.
This is a quiet, residential area. Maximum of 6 guests. We only accept bookings from guests who are at least 25 years of age. There are 35 stairs from the parking to the house, then a path down to the stairs to the dock (another 2 flights). The path to the water is shared but, once at the dock, you have a private dock, boathouse and beach.
Multi-week discounts may be available upon request!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Spafford, NY
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)5.0
Spent a week at the lake as repeat visitors and had a wonderful time. Communication with hosts was proactive and our experience has been consistently great each time. Thank you and we’re looking forward to returning again!
5.0
This property was amazing! All of the water toys, the boat, the water and the beds were incredible! My kids and I enjoyed jumping off the dock and swimming all day then enjoying s'mores by the water at night. The boat house was a great place to chill beers and chill inside when it rained. The owners were very quick to respond and help in any way. Since we drove from over 5 hours away, it was nice to have condiments and small things provided. The beds were almost more comfortable than ours at home and the views from each window were beautiful. Can't wait to come back!
5.0
This is a great lake retreat for the whole family. Aside from being on such a beautiful lake, the house is also located on a very good spot on the south end of the lake where it's narrow and very picturesque both from the house and the lake/boathouse below. The path from the house down to the lake is a littly rocky but easily managed by a 4 yr old, 8 yr old and parents in their 70's. This was our 2nd time staying at this house, with plans to return. It's rustic and it's charming with an updated kitchen, amenities, and heavenly beds ✨️. The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating.
5.0
Perfect for us!
We backed in on a Wednesday afternoon and didn't pull out until Saturday at checkout! No need to go anywhere else. Everything was great from location to comfy beds to the special extras the owners provided. Quiet, crystal clear water. Nothing to worry about but enjoying the daytime fun on the lake and the ridiculously beautiful sunsets.
5.0
This property was the perfect location for our weekend away. We were able to bring our boat and launch it very close to the house. The house itself was well stocked and comfortable. We would be happy to stay there again!
5.0
Weekend Lake Getaway
This property was the perfect location for our weekend away. We were able to bring our boat and launch it very close to the house. The house itself was well stocked and comfortable. We would be happy to stay there again!
5.0
Overall a wonderful lake house. The view of lake from every bedroom was amazing. Owner was responsive & provided many extras such as candy, packaged snacks, garbage bags, laundry detergent, etc. The driveway was steep but common for lake property. The only bathroom was on 2nd floor of house which was fine for my family but was harder for elderly parents to get to when they came to visit. The path to lake was a shared path & dock was connected to neighbor’s dock, separated by wall & a curtain. The dock, boat house & kayaks were great!!!
5.0
Overall a wonderful lake house. The view of lake from every bedroom was amazing. Owner was responsive & provided many extras such as candy, packaged snacks, garbage bags, laundry detergent, etc. The driveway was steep but common for lake property. The only bathroom was on 2nd floor of house which was fine for my family but was harder for elderly parents to get to when they came to visit. The path to lake was a shared path & dock was connected to neighbor’s dock, separated by wall & a curtain. The dock, boat house & kayaks were great!!!
5.0
Beautiful views of lake
Overall a wonderful lake house. The view of lake from every bedroom was amazing. Owner was responsive & provided many extras such as candy, packaged snacks, garbage bags, laundry detergent, etc. The driveway was steep but common for lake property. The only bathroom was on 2nd floor of house which was fine for my family but was harder for elderly parents to get to when they came to visit. The path to lake was a shared path & dock was connected to neighbor’s dock, separated by wall & a curtain. The dock, boat house & kayaks were great!!!
5.0
We had a wonderful time here! It was so nice to be able to enjoy the lake and relax in such a nice home.
5.0
Great getaway!!
We had a wonderful time here! It was so nice to be able to enjoy the lake and relax in such a nice home.
5.0
Amazing weekend in the Finger Lakes!
We had an Amazing weekend at the .Caitlin's lake house. My favorite part was the gorgeous view of Lake Skaneateles, I could sit there all day and look at that view! The inside of the house was spotless and had a beautiful wood interior. The beds were super comfy an there was tons of seating, both inside and out on the deck. The lower boat house is also super cute! If we had stayed longer we would have tried out the pontoon boat but didn't get a chance to this time around. Caitlin was great at checking in on us and recommended some great restaurants. Really enjoyed our stay here - Would definitely book again!
Note: There are quite a few steps to get to the main house and it's a steep walk to the boat house...but definitely worth it!
5.0
Great stay. Great location.
5.0
Great stay
Great stay. Great location.
5.0
Excellent location
Absolutely beautiful location. The owners are excellent hosts and are very nice. This was my family’s second time renting this same house and we have a great time.
5.0
Great Stay
We had a great time and spent most of our time on the water. The “toys” that come with the rental are fantastic. The place is tucked into the woods, and there are a lot of steps to get to the house and water level. (Good to know if you have trouble with steps) The owners are fantastic and really helpful.
5.0
AMAZING Vacation!
This house is situated in an incredibly beautiful part of Lake Skaneateles- rolling hills and crystal clear water! Inside, every comfort awaits from super soft bedding, crisp linens, well-stocked kitchen supplies, to movies and water toys to entertain the kids. We spent countless hours kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and using the boat (which was the best bonus addition to a vacation house). The boat house on the water was a perfect space to escape the sun, relax and watch a movie, or grab a snack, all while staying a mere few feet from the waters edge. In addition to the beautiful house and lake, the hosts were kind, attentive, and beyond hospitable. We can't wait to return to this gem of a place!
5.0
Great views on skaneateles lake
We had a lovely time at lake. Hosts are very accommodating and house is well stocked. we loved having use of the boats!
5.0
Lake getaway
Beautiful property, we love this end of the lake! Multiple decks with spectacular views. The pontoon boat rental was a huge plus.
5.0
We had a wonderful time, enjoying all that the home and lakefront had to offer. It was exactly what we needed and we made many wonderful memories. We look forward to coming back and making many more.
5.0
Exactly what we needed
We had a wonderful time, enjoying all that the home and lakefront had to offer. It was exactly what we needed and we made many wonderful memories. We look forward to coming back and making many more.
5.0
Just Fabulous!
We stayed at this amazing lake house for about 3 weeks and loved everything about it! Caitlin was very responsive and helpful, and Kitty was available for anything we needed during the stay. They went out of their way to make things convenient for us during this pandemic, and went above and beyond in generosity. We loved hanging out down in the boat house and lighting fires down there at night, while watching the sun set. We were really glad to have the pontoon boat, as well! We explored every inch of that lake. The house itself is perfect, as well, and the beds were really comfortable - like the ones at really nice hotels! We definitely plan to return!
5.0
Relax and enjoy
We had a relaxing week. The area is beautiful and tranquil. We love to fish, go boating and hiking and this was the area to go. Skaneateles is an artistic town located nearby. Everyone was friendly. We love this place!
5.0
Peaceful Stay on the Lake
My family and I had a wonderful time. The rental looks exactly as pictured. Kitty was very prompt with answering any question I had. There is literally a lake view from each room in the house. We loved the boathouse and all the water toys. My daughters especially loved the pedal boat and splash pad. The dock by the boathouse was a great fishing spot for my husband. The surroundings were so calming and peaceful. We loved it all!
5.0
Awesome Lake House and Hosts: Heavenly
What a wonderful home in a heavenly location! I had good communication with Caitlin, and Kitty was a terrific host who quickly answered our questions during the week. The house is wonderful, the lake sublime.
Some highlights: Kitty’s pulled pork, waiting for us on arrival; kayaking on the lake at sunset with the water placid and reflective; sitting on the porch overlooking the lake reading a book, having a coffee, thinking pleasant thoughts; doing the same thing at the dock; searching for 300 million year old fossils in the shale on the shore; a brisk run around the lake; bedrooms with lake views; a trip to Skaneateles Village; a dip in the water; pontooning across the lake waves; getting rescued by Kitty and Tim after we ran out of gas in the pontoon (sorry Kitty!); I could go on with many lovely memories, but you get the point.
The house is up to date, with terrific views, very comfortable, a great kitchen and comfortable living room. The porch overlooking the lake is a great place to have a coffee and read a book. The boathouse is great, with a dock, kayaks and paddle boat. The water is cool but comfortable, and it was great to swim for a bit and then bask in the sun on the dock. The three bedrooms have views of the lake.
I’m sure I’m forgetting something but the stay was worth every penny. We were very sad to leave it and hope to come back again someday. Strongly recommended. Thank you Kitty and Caitlin!
5.0
Great house, great location, great owner
My family and I had an amazing family vacation for 7 days right on the lake. It was wonderful having the private dock right on the water and the boat house was great to have. We enjoyed the boat house, dock, and lake every day we were there. We had so much fun swimming, fishing, and boating. The owner was so nice and accomodating. She respected our privacy but was very helpful when needed. I highly recommend this property.
5.0
WE LOVED OUR STAY!
Thank you so much for opening up your home to us!
My family and I had the best time at the lake house. Kitty was so sweet and friendly and always there to answer questions. The house was clean and had everything we needed to feel at home for the week. The view of the lake was amazing. We loved waking up to that each day and watching the sun set every night. We used the kayaks and the boat and had so much fun on the water. We missed it as soon as we left. We would definite love to stay here again.
5.0
Lovely spot in the Lake!
Loved being right on the lake! We went down to the dock and boat house every day and enjoyed being right on the lake level. Back up at the house in the late afternoon, we enjoyed the upper level deck and gathering to play games in the large living area at night. All in all a nice four days away. The owners were very accommodating when we wanted to bring our own boat and a first for us in a rental property, was the crockpot of pulled pork waiting for us when we arrived and staples in the refrigerator and closets. So nice!
5.0
Amazing stay!
Caitlin was absolutely fantastic! She was so quick with responses and made us feel very welcomed. The house was very nice and was very clean and welcoming! She even had pulled pork waiting for us when we got there! The boat house was very clean and we were right on the water. Make sure you are prepared for some walking! Overall we had an amazing time!
5.0
Great lake house
Well maintained, very nice hosts. Beautiful lake, crystal water but cold!
5.0
Beautiful lake house stay
Everything like the advertisement and more. Owner went above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel at home!
5.0
Peaceful Location On a Stunning Lake!
From the moment we walked into the house we immediately felt at home. It was comfortable, cozy, and inviting. To top this all off, the lovely Kitty made us a plentiful portion of pulled chicken, which was really nice. After our long journey from Gibraltar, it was very welcome not to have to cook that first night.
The bedrooms all had a lake view, and the beds were comfortable to sleep in. The views were stunning, and the house had everything you would need on a day-to-day basis. The boathouse offered an absolutely beautiful view of the lake, as well as kayak's, and an added bonus of a paddle boat. Alas, we were very unfortunate with the weather, but on the odd days it was sunny, and we were not out for the day, we were down at the boathouse. Despite the rain, we had a brilliant time. For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat by a stunning lake, I would definitely recommend this house!
5.0
Beatiful, serene location for a family vacation
We spent a lovely week at this house. Kitty was so welcoming and did everything to make our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. The lake water is so clear and clean and refreshing. The little rock beach was perfect for our toddler and our older kiddos had a great time taking the boat out or jumping off the dock. The bedrooms were very comfy and the views waking up each morning never got old. The drive to the town of Skaneateles takes about 25min but is very pretty. There are a few cute restaurants and shops in the town. Other than that we didn't venture out much except on one rainy day to a kids' science museum in Ithaca, which our children (ranging 2-8) all loved. I would definitely recommend buying most of your groceries on the way in as there is not a lot nearby. We wanted a quiet week of family time with lake time, game nights, reading, pretty sunsets, dinners on the deck, etc and this house was absolutely perfect for that. I would definitely return!
5.0
The views are breathtaking! The accommodations were perfect.
This is our second year on Lake Skaneateles at The Peaceful Retreat. My husband said "it was a great place to visit and I DO WANT TO LIVE THERE!"
Tim and Kitty are the best hosts. So much is provided and the "camp" is updated and clean. Enjoyed coffee on the deck and dinners grilled outside. We fished and had campfires. We didn't go as many places as last year because we enjoy the lake and boathouse so much, why leave. We did visit Skateateles and Home and took a ferry ride. I would recommend this to everyone - but not my week!!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Spafford?
The average price for a rental in Spafford is $624 per night. This rental is $60 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 133’ Private Skaneateles Lakefront - Peaceful Retreat with Stunning Sunsets!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 133’ Private Skaneateles Lakefront - Peaceful Retreat with Stunning Sunsets! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 133’ Private Skaneateles Lakefront - Peaceful Retreat with Stunning Sunsets!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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