Our family of six truly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. It was exactly as pictured and the hosts could not have been sweeter! Our kids played together and swam all day long in the crystal clear lake. We hope to return next summer! Thanks for a wonderful Labor Day weekend!!

Perfect location for a summer camp experience on Skaneateles Lake. We rented a boat and kept it on the mooring for easy access. Mike and Lindsey were great and our kids enjoyed playing together. The house itself was comfortable for a family of 5 and had the amenities we expected. Evening walks up the farm road were pleasant and the property was beautiful. We plan to return next summer!

Beautiful property, quiet, clear lake water, great view! Hosts were very friendly! We already know we want to come back to stay at this property on a future vacation!

If the Grandchildren were napping it might be one of the quietest places that I have vacationed:) That being said the Quigley Family were nice people and their rental is spot on in the description, the location was great for us with the proximity to Carpenter Falls and lake access(docked my boat there) and if you take your boat keep your trailer on site...somewhere! When I first arrived the young lady told me I could leave my truck and trailer in the lot of the boat launch which I did figuring that would work great due to the other vehicles and the road leading to house being a little challenging for an old guy with a trailer. So when I had my daughter drop me off to pick up the boat and when we arrived no truck or trailer to be found. You can't imagine what that felt like and the trouble we went through to find them. In a nutshell, it was towed to Auburn and the tow person would only take cash 800 and change , we scrambled to find an ATM and all we could get was 529.00 between us. So the Serenity was washed away in 3hrs time:( So the accommodations were great with different decks to escape to if you needed to, weather could have been better but thats the way it worked out. Funny no ticket or contact before it was towed the day before we were to leave.......maybe instead of working in a factory for 32 yrs I should have pursued a career in the tow business,sure would have retired a lot earlier!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Freedom Cottage. We were in town for the funeral of my mother-in-law, it was really nice to be by the water in a peaceful environment for reflection and to spend time with family. Overall, the property was great, there was plenty of space for our group and the beds were very comfy. The cottage was nice and clean, and the views of the lake were beautiful. We had a little trouble at check in, but Michael was very responsive, and solved the issue quickly. Compared to other rentals we have stayed in we felt it could have been a little better equipped. Extra trash bags, shampoo, soap etc would have been a bonus. Also we did get quite a few splinters from the deck when walking around with no shoes after swimming, so would recommend wearing shoes. It was great being able to jump into the water right from the dock, my elder son loved it, but it was a little tricky for my under son to navigate who isn't a strong swimmer yet. We worked around it, but something to be aware off if you have younger children. Also the drive down to the cottage is via a long dirt track, we had a truck and 4x4 so it wasn't an issue but beware of that if you have a smaller vehicle. Overall great stay, thank you!!

Spectacular Location

The property was even better than the photographs suggest. The interior was perfect for our three generation getaway. My wife , daughter, son-in-law, and infant grandson had plenty of room and privacy. Commanding views of the lake were afforded on both interior levels, the top deck, and lower screened porch. Multiple outdoor spaces invited us to linger and take in the foliage and reflections in the translucent lake. The fire pit near the lake was also greatly appreciated. We were happy to have the opportunity to meet Michael upon arriving. He quickly sent us additional information about the area. We are very much looking forward to returning!

We were looking forward to staying at this beautiful Skaneateles lakefront home as a long weekend getaway and we weren't disappointed. The property is very well maintained and the cottage/home was well appointed and clean when we arrived. There were only four adults and one child in our group, but it's ideally set-up for a larger family. The town of Skaneateles is a quaint town to spend the day, and scenic Carpenter Falls is just minutes away! If you're looking for your next getaway at the lake, this could be it!

Great place for some lake time. It's a comfortable living space, but you probably won't spend much time indoors since the outdoors in beautifully landscaped with great hang-out spaces. The waterfront and dock are very perfect. Easy swimming in clear clean water. Fun hiking trailhead to a waterfall is a short walk away. Rented a boat from a nearby arena and was able to keep it right in front of the house overnight without any problem. Mike, the owner is very helpful and responsive. Will definitely stay again

Michael & Lindsey were fantastic hosts, from ensuring we had everything we needed to providing recommendations of where to go and eat. The cabin was spotless and comfy and the waterfront incredible. One thing to note was the number of stairs to access the dock/water which may be a challenge for some folks. Would definitely recommend!

In a word, the owners truly care that their guests have a wonderful stay.

Lovely home, property owners next door, very nice family. Living space/kitchen small on the main floor and the kitchen is not fully equipped if you like to cook, and no dishwasher. however, the upper deck is quite large and wraps around to the side. There is a table for 6 and a grill with beautiful lake views! on the lower level is a screened in porch with some furniture. We enjoyed our morning coffee out there while looking at the lake, and late evening card games with no mosquitoes! Great place for small group 🙂

My family stayed at the property during a rough weekend of laying my Mom's ashes to rest in Newfield. I chose this location due to my Mom's love of the finger lakes and the last one we ever drove along was Skaneateles Lake. The windy, gravel road is a bit misleading to the prize at the end, but the house and view were incredible! We all enjoyed the rooms, the deck, the sounds of the forest and lakefront...it was a really great time. The kitchen was a bit tight, but we cook for an army, so that was also on us a bit. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book this property again. The owners really made us feel welcomed and important. Thank you!

There is something very special about this property. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The home is spacious (we had nine people total, and we did not feel cramped at all) and the attention to detail is apparent. The property itself is gorgeous and the lake is breathtaking! We enjoyed swimming, sunbathing, hiking, grilling, and family nights around the fire pit. Michael and Lindsey were wonderful hosts, available whenever we needed them and full of helpful tips for the area. Lindsey, we tried out Ithaca Bakery, as you suggested, and it was every bit as delicious as you said it was! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us. The next time we are in the area, we will definitely be staying here again!

Summary: This was a beautiful property that met our needs. We enjoyed our stay here. The main drawback was that the bumpy dirt road into the house was difficult and could cause damage to vehicles without high clearance. Pros - Beautiful views of crystal-clear lake - Neat waterfront access and deck - Immaculately clean - Reasonably priced - Very private Cons - Very tricky and moderately long dirt road access to property. We were driving a rented minivan and scraped bottom pretty hard on some bad holes along the road (likely doing damage to the vehicle). This wasn't noted in the property description, so please just be aware. - The owner clarified this when I asked, but the property technically has 2 bathrooms in the house, not 3. The 3rd bathroom noted is the outdoor shower by the hot tub (which was not set up for use.) - Our shower downstairs in the basement didn't have water pressure--we all ended up showering in the upstairs shower. - I would recommend that the owner "drop a pin" via Google Maps or other GPS services while at the house in order to make navigation there a bit easier. We were able to follow the directions as were provided in order to locate the property, but I could see how others would get lost quite easily. Again, we would recommend a stay here especially if you have a high-clearance vehicle!