Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(26 Ratings)

Cottage in Spafford, NY

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Lovely restful lake cottage, home for many sun-freckled summers to the woman who when a young girl inspired J.D. Salinger’s character, Esme. Every room with a view, and with 267 feet of swimming and boating same-level frontage, the views are spectacular. Gorgeous stone and wood throughout. High ceilings, lots of light. Large porch for lakeside dining and relaxing along private grassy beach. Sleeps nine blissful souls. So quiet and peaceful in here, this must be what paradise is like.

Skaneateles Lake is a reservoir for the City of Syracuse. It is considered the cleanest of the Finger Lakes. There is a Finger Lakes Land Trust preserve directly behind our property (the trail is accessible from route 41). There are multiple parks and preserves (Bear Swamp State Forest, High Vista preserve etc.) surrounding the south end of the lake; the Land Trust is working to preserve this natural setting by connecting these properties into an “emerald necklace” around the south end.

The village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes to the north, is a well-known shopping, dining and tourist destination. They hold a music festival and boat show, have polo matches, run tour boat cruises and dinner cruises, and have free town band concerts. The town has many very fine restaurants from classic Victorian nine and twelve course meals at the Krebs to Doug’s Fish Fry, a local favorite. Boat rentals are available at the Skaneateles Marina a few miles south of the village.

Additional Features:
-Internet/WiFi
-NetFlix
- large field for games etc. (property is 4.5 acres)
- mooring available
- laundry
- master bedroom suite
- tastefully furnished - living room redecorated in 2017
- 25 minutes to the village of Skaneateles/50 minutes to Ithaca/20 minutes to Homer-Cortland
- plenty of parking
- housekeeping ready
- gas grill
- fire pit for camp fires

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Spafford, NY

Nearby attractions

Taughannock Falls State Park

23.9 mi

Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

23.5 mi

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

25.6 mi

The Wild Animal Park

29.2 mi

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Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(26 Ratings)

Cottage in Spafford, NY

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Spafford, NY

Nearby attractions

Taughannock Falls State Park

23.9 mi

Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

23.5 mi

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

25.6 mi

The Wild Animal Park

29.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(26 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful, peaceful location. Everything was perfect –the house, communication with owner, check in process. Hoping to come back soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We had an amazing and very enjoyable stay at this awesome Skaneateles Lake property.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay. The House met our needs. The view of the lake was great, and just a few steps from the back door. Overall it was a good time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Love this property. Great location right on the lake great for launching a kayak. Spectacular fishing and lake views. Clean, well equipped, peaceful. We'll be back next again year!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Property is wonderful.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. I would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Right on the Lake

Right on the Lake

I, my husband and our little corgi dog had a wonderful stay on Lake Skaneateles at this property. It's an elegant, older well designed and well equipped ranch with fantastic lake views, lots of books and cool folk art. The lot is flat with it's own private dock, lawn and little beach. It was very easy for my husband to launch our kayak from. It has plenty of parking too. The water was crystal clear/clean and the fishing was fantantic. The bed was comfy and we really enjoyed the spacious screened in porch. We hope to be able to stay again next year.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Lake front property

Lake front property

Would have given 5 stars but their was a bee problem outside of patio doors and outdoor furniture needs updating. Beautiful spot on the water with a retro style feel

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Amazing views!

Amazing views!

Beautiful lakefront property that gives you fabulous views from morning until night. We only stayed the weekend and wish we had more time to explore but we were only half an hour away from many attractions and restaurants. Robert was a great host and responded timely. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Lovely and elegant lake house

Lovely and elegant lake house

What a gem. Beautiful views, very nice house, great location for upstate NY foliage gazing. We had a bonfire one night by the dock and saw shooting stars!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Quiet and Comfortable

Quiet and Comfortable

It is a very comfortable spot. The weather didn't cooperate but it was a peaceful place with everything there that you could want or need.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Amazingly Tranquil And Out Of The Way

Amazingly Tranquil And Out Of The Way

The property and its location are quite amazing! The house will take you back in time and make you feel right at home. The views of the lake and the proximity to the water would be hard to duplicate. At the end of a somewhat private road we saw or heard very few cars and just a few people. Quiet, restful and welcoming, we hope to come back to this peaceful spot on Skaneateles Lake!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Family Time

Family Time

We fished, we swam, we kayaked, we ate a ton of food. It was an awesome reunion after not seeing each other for so long. The sunsets were amazing! It’s not a fancy place but that’s not what we wanted.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Calming lake house retreat

Calming lake house retreat

This property is set right on the lake with a level yard leading up to the water. The house, furniture etc was VERY comfortable and clean. Really cool art all around the house but the lake and view from literally every room is the attraction here.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Fall foliage fans will love it!

Fall foliage fans will love it!

Super quiet location with all the amenities. Loved the sprawling ranch vibe (those who cannot climb stairs will find it extremely easy to move about in). Our pups enjoyed the shale beach as did we. Husband enjoyed fishing off the dock and caught quite a few bass. If you value relaxation and solitude, this is the place.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Easy checkin Beds comfortableGreat location Beautiful views Loved the screened in porch , had breakfast and dinner everyday Just loved this home

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Loved this home , perfect location. Great Lake front. Beautiful views from every room

Loved this home , perfect location. Great Lake front. Beautiful views from every room

Easy checkin Beds comfortable Great location Beautiful views Loved the screened in porch , had breakfast and dinner everyday Just loved this home

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Best Waterfront

Best Waterfront

The lake is beautiful and the cottage is super unique. But the main stars are the waterfront and property! It is a great space to play, sun and enjoy the water.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Beautifully Creative Cottage - A Gem!

Beautifully Creative Cottage - A Gem!

This is a very unique rental on a quiet road by the lake, perfect for a simple relaxing weekend trip. It is a nice sleepy area of the lake where you can unwind and be at peace. It is rural so there is not much nearby - but feels ideal for a family; I really appreciated that the space was pet-friendly, too. Cottage is full of fun artistic character and some really funky/neat rural folk art - we really enjoyed looking at all of the art. One of the nicest features is being right on the water with beautiful views of the lake from every window, no matter the weather you can enjoy it. Being so close to the water made it easy to collect shells and watch sunsets from the nearby dock, which my kiddo enjoyed. This cottage is well updated & furnished, with a small kitchen area (stove/oven/microwave etc.)- & instructions were very helpful for us to know how to use things and where they go, which made it easy for us. Very well organized overall and a joy to stay. Overall, this rental is a hidden gem on the lake.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

Awesome location with tons of space

Awesome location with tons of space

This is a great location with level lake frontage. There is a lot of space inside and one bedroom even has bunk beds for kids. I also love that the property had board games- great rainy day activity. The owner even let us borrow his canoe. The house is also located on a very quiet street so it is great to wake up to the quiet lake in the mornings.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

Great location on West side of the lake.

Great location on West side of the lake.

Great sunsets and lake views, plenty of privacy, deep clear water to dive into.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

Pleasant!!

Pleasant!!

My husband and I along with our labradoodle rented this property with a younger couple who have two toddlers. The property couldn't be more perfect for people looking for a place without stairs to the water. Truly at lake level. We had access to a dock and lawn which we were able to have campfires at night. There was ample space for the six of us + our dog. There was a lovely dining area which was screened in that gives you the sense of eating outside while being protected by screen if there were flies or other insects around. It was very quiet, clean and a lot of fun!! I would definitely rent here again. The owner couldn't be more acccomodating.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2016

Lakefront house

Lakefront house

The location was great...right on the lake with a large grassy yard at the back of the house by the water. There was a big screened -in porch. Unfortunately we felt the carpet and furniture were rather shabby and dirty. New linens and an update would make it great!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Spafford?

The average price for a rental in Spafford is $446 per night. This rental is $107 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake

Cottage in Spafford, NY

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Spafford, NY

Nearby attractions

Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake

Cottage in Spafford, NY

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Spafford, NY

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Spafford?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Quiet, Private Lakefront Cottage - Skaneateles Lake?

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