Great Lake views and comfortable stay

We were so lucky to wake up to a beautiful lake every morning. Wish we could have stayed longer. We visited all around: Ithaca for lake trout fishing, Seneca Falls for a late-night dinner, wineries, beers, and hiking. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the house and its simple and lovely comforts. We had great weather and loved our stay. Thank you!

This was our second time staying here and it was just as wonderful the second time. We splurged and rented a boat for a few days and the kids loved every minute of it. The house is perfect for a small family and being able to just run out the door and jump off the dock is priceless. We enjoyed paddling, swimming, hiking, and biking the area. A last day highlight was lunch at the Thirsty Owl. We already know there will be a third visit at some point. Thanks to the Caslin family for opening up such a special place to us.

Very relaxing and elm beach is a friendly neighborhood, nice water, and wildlife. Ospray and mink are locals to watch fishing.

I can’t say enough about this location! At first I was hesitant about the road between the house and the shoreline and asked Kerri about the traffic. She was right.. very little traffic and limited to residents. I’d guess ten vehicles passed by in four days, and there are speed bumps so they travel at a snails pace. The reviews are correct in that the house is on the ‘rustic’ side, but it has all the amenities and had plenty of room for our party of four. The flow from the back door was the kitchen, to the living room, to a nice enclosed patio/dining room, to the open front porch where the views of the lake are incredible! We used the two kayaks several times a day. Although the kitchen was fully stocked, we used only the stove top and cooked all meals on the nice grill in the backyard. The fridge/freezer had food already in it, assuming that the house is used by the owner when not reserved, but we neatly moved things aside to give ourselves a dedicated shelf in the fridge and used the door of the freezer so my family knew what foods/drink I brought. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, truthfully. I’ve stayed on Seneca Lake which is more commercialized, more traffic and more wineries. On Cayuga Lake, we traveled to about ten different wineries/distilleries all within about a 12 mile stretch. The views of the lake along the way made the ride worth it. There is even a winery not far from the entrance to our quiet street if you’re up for a walk (up a hill) when traveling from the house. Booking was easy, communications were clear and the cancellation policy is very generous, too. Highly recommend for families with children, quiet girls getaway or anyone who is a water enthusiast! Oh, and the walk out onto the private pier to view the skies at sunrise and sunset make for some beautiful pictures! Truly is an amazing location. We’ll be back - 100%!

Great host to work with!

It was great for seeing the area - State and National Parks (waterfalls and hiking, seeing where the women's movement began in Seneca Falls, locks on the Erie Canal), wineries, college campuses of interest (my husband a Cornell grad and my mother a Wells grad). And good local restaurants (let me recommend the Hazelnut Kitchen in Trumansburg). And cheese! And did I say wineries?? But, the cabin is a cabin. It's comfortable, with everything you might need. We're older, so didn't make use of the water sports. We just loved the view!!!

This rustic lake house was perfect for our family gathering. Everyone was very relaxed and pretty comfortable. The lake front was perfect, shade and sun, wonderful swimming for little ones, and adults, porches great for eating outside or in. Great fires st night. Downside, could not use oven, smoked when turned on even after cleaning and granddaughter stung by bees from ground bee nest in from of house. Would book again.

This rental is located right on Cayuga Lake. Perfect location and close to some excellent wineries. The house has a cozy feel and everything you would want for a lake experience. The hosts were very accommodating and provided excellent recommendations. Kerri went above and beyond as the host. Our daughter left her iPad and she immediately mailed it back. The master bedroom is spacious with two beds and has a great view in the morning. The fire pit (free wood) makes a night in front of the lake very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this rental and the hosts make the whole experience even better.

Great little spot for a get away. Cute little camp with lake frontage. Within walking distance to a winery and short drive from many others. Enjoyed our stay.

We had a great stay at the Caslin cottage! The cabin is very rustic but was clean. The shower is not the greatest and could have used a little bleach on the seams. A new shower head would make a world of difference. The rest of the cottage was spotless and comfortable. Beds were firm and comfy, kitchen had everything we needed. The view from the front porch and the dock were unbeatable and we enjoyed a lot of time spent outside.

This is a wonderful cottage with great lake access in a quiet community. My stay was relaxing and stress-free. Everything was perfect and the hosts were responsive, helpful, and sweet. Can't wait to return next year.

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Awesome place to overlook Cayuga lake. Great accommodations. Highly recommended

We had a great time staying at Kerri's Lake House, the house was charming and had everything we needed. We loved being on the lake and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Kerri was an exceptional host and was very prompt with all communications and recommendations.

We had a great time staying at the cottage, it was rustic and very well kept. Everything was extremely clean. We loved every minute!

Our family had such a wonderful time at the cottage! Perfect for a family with little ones, the cottage has everything you might need. I enjoyed sitting on the porch for my morning coffee and looking at the water. Kerri was a wonderful, responsive host. I cannot say enough great things about the cottage. We cannot wait to go back!

Perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of Cayuga Lake and all that the Finger Lakes has to offer. Kerri was very friendly and very prompt to reply to our communications and questions. The cottage was very clean and sweet.

Cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We spent a lot of time on the porch facing the lake. The area was great for swimming and we used the kayaks every day. The dock worked well for our 17 ft boat and the fishing off. Overall a relaxing, fun vacation.

Cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We spent a lot of time on the porch facing the lake. The area was great for swimming and we used the kayaks every day. The dock worked well for our 17 ft boat and the fishing off. Overall a relaxing, fun vacation.

Very clean and charming lake cottage. Great location, views and amenities(kayaks, canoe). Owner responded quickly to all questions.

This cottage was a perfect getaway to enjoy both the wineries and the lake! The property is super clean and makes you feel right at home and cozy. They had the kayaks and canoe ready to go, wood already chopped for fires, and the most picturesque dock to watch sunsets.

Clean and charming lake cottage. Owners keep it clean and are very friendly and available to text if needed. Very quiet neighborhood (off main road). No through traffic makes it a great location to have young kids. We will be renting again.

Nice rustic cottage, everything you need for a great getaway! Road was very quiet. Close to Wineries. Beautiful views. Everyone enjoyed our trip together ❤️

This property was right on the lake. Our son enjoyed being able to wake up and fish off the dock. Next time we come, we will rent a boat in advance. They were sold out. I loved how easy check in and check out was. The neighbors were pleasant and this was a great place for a family vacation.

We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the fishing and kayaking!

We had a great time at Caslin cottage. It was perfect for our family of 4. Walking distance to 2 wineries and the lake is just outside the door. A rowboat, 2 kayaks, a canoe and multiple types of floats and life vests were available for use which was an added bonus. The location was beautiful, the hosts were available despite having just had a baby the day after we arrived. Congratulations to them!!! Highly recommended and hope to return another time.

Our family had a lovely time. We would love to visit again next summer. It had everything we needed. The owners shared their firepit, wood, kayaks, rowboat, and life jackets. The lake is quiet and beautiful. Cottage is clean with many updates. The owners were easy to get in touch with when we had questions. (bring water shoes for the shells underwater).

This cottage was very comfortable and so well located. Our 5 year old grandson had the time of his life! As far as he felt, he just spent 4 days at the beach. I (grandpa) loved the open airy porch with its fantastic view of beautiful Cayuga Lake. The cottage was well equipped - kitchen, BBQ grill, firewood pile and fire pit on the beach, comfortable chairs, sofas, etc. And effective WiFi that allowed our daughter to work while still enjoying a few days of vacation.

Property location is amazing and right on the water. Perfect for quiet relaxation. Located in walking distance of wineries and hikes. The house had everything we needed and Kerri was very responsive and helpful.

We had an amazing time! We loved everything about our weekend!

My husband and I, and my sister and brother-in-law stayed at this lovely, rustic cottage after a day of being chauffeured by a friend to a number of wineries. We, unfortunately, weren't able to enjoy the waterside because of high winds, but we enjoyed playing cards on the enclosed porch for the evening. Every possible amenity was provided - many thoughtful touches. Very quiet area - we walked the road in the morning. We'd stay again - seems like a great place for families as well.