Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!
Cottage in Cayuga Lake, NY
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
On a prime location on the east side of Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Sunshine will brighten any Finger Lakes getaway. Situated on the edge of the charming village of Aurora, this gem is ideal whether you are touring wineries, visiting Cornell University and Wells College, or attending a lakeside wedding.
Inside, this newly updated home will calm you with its shades of blues, grays and greens, mirroring the views of the shimmering lake below. You'll find the open-plan living/dining room quickly becomes your favorite spot to visit with friends and family. The kitchen accents the great room with emerald green cabinetry and white granite countertops. An island bar offers seating for two. Pour a glass of Finger Lakes wine and visit with the chef of your group while they prepare your favorite meals. Completing the entry level, two master suites are yours to choose from. Upstairs, the third bedroom and bath can be found. Each bedroom is thoughtfully decorated with your comfort and tranquility in mind.
Outside, a walk down the gravel driveway and across the road leads to your 200-ft of private lake frontage. Enjoy skipping rocks, lounging in an Adirondack chair, launching the tandem kayak or watching the many red-tailed hawks and osprey. As the sun sets and the sky is painted with shades of pink and orange, start a fire in the pit and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. Be sure to bring your camera because every sunset is different from the last.
The village of Aurora offers boutique shopping at world-famous MacKenzie-Childs and fine dining at 1833 Kitchen and Bar. For a casual meal after a day on the water, stop in at Fargo Bar & Grill for a burger or seasonal fare. Heart and Hands Wine Company, Bright Leaf Vineyard and Treleaven Wines are short drives away. If a local beer is more your thing, don't miss the tasting room at the Aurora Brewing Co. Whether you're hiking the gorges of Ithaca, taking a private boat tour of the lake with Aurora native Captain Matt Bianconi, indulging at Doug's Fish Fry in the resort town of Skaneateles, visiting the Women's Rights Museum or the Harriet Tubman home, or taking in summer stock at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Hangar Theatre, Cayuga Sunshine is the perfect location for Finger Lakes fun. Call and make your reservation today!
Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.
Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
Inside, this newly updated home will calm you with its shades of blues, grays and greens, mirroring the views of the shimmering lake below. You'll find the open-plan living/dining room quickly becomes your favorite spot to visit with friends and family. The kitchen accents the great room with emerald green cabinetry and white granite countertops. An island bar offers seating for two. Pour a glass of Finger Lakes wine and visit with the chef of your group while they prepare your favorite meals. Completing the entry level, two master suites are yours to choose from. Upstairs, the third bedroom and bath can be found. Each bedroom is thoughtfully decorated with your comfort and tranquility in mind.
Outside, a walk down the gravel driveway and across the road leads to your 200-ft of private lake frontage. Enjoy skipping rocks, lounging in an Adirondack chair, launching the tandem kayak or watching the many red-tailed hawks and osprey. As the sun sets and the sky is painted with shades of pink and orange, start a fire in the pit and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. Be sure to bring your camera because every sunset is different from the last.
The village of Aurora offers boutique shopping at world-famous MacKenzie-Childs and fine dining at 1833 Kitchen and Bar. For a casual meal after a day on the water, stop in at Fargo Bar & Grill for a burger or seasonal fare. Heart and Hands Wine Company, Bright Leaf Vineyard and Treleaven Wines are short drives away. If a local beer is more your thing, don't miss the tasting room at the Aurora Brewing Co. Whether you're hiking the gorges of Ithaca, taking a private boat tour of the lake with Aurora native Captain Matt Bianconi, indulging at Doug's Fish Fry in the resort town of Skaneateles, visiting the Women's Rights Museum or the Harriet Tubman home, or taking in summer stock at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Hangar Theatre, Cayuga Sunshine is the perfect location for Finger Lakes fun. Call and make your reservation today!
Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.
Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Cayuga Lake, NY
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Reviews
10.0
Very clean and comfortable. Peaceful and private setting with outstanding sunset views from the house or lakeside beach. Well equipped kitchen. Two first-floor bedrooms each with their own full bathroom was perfect for two retired couples. Highly recommend this property.
10.0
House was beautiful, lake was across the street.
Close to some beautiful wineries, state parks and waterfalls. Would stay again, beautiful area.
10.0
Great house, great location!
10.0
Came to Aurora for a family wedding and this property was just what we needed! Home was beautiful and comfortable for all. A perfect place to relax when not at the wedding festivities. Panoramic views are stunning and the best for enjoying morning coffee and watching boats and wildlife. We only wished we could have stayed longer - highly recommend!
10.0
This house was perfect for my girlfriends and I. The bathroom to bedroom ratio is perfect, we were able to make home cooked meals while we stayed, and there was plenty of room to hang out! I wish we had taken advantage of the waterfront fire pit, but we will save it for next time!
10.0
Great house, very comfortable, perfect location..
Only thing missing was a hair dryer!! 😆
10.0
Everything from the house, to the views, to the location, was amazing.
8.0
Clean, orderly house with both common areas and separate spaces for privacy. Only real issue is limited hot water in the shower; if you're looking for shower of more than 5, 6 minutes, you'll be out of luck. Kitchen is orderly and functional, BR (only used one) perfectly fine. Joined LR-Kitchen-Dining area offers lovely lake views. WiFi worked fine. Would've appreciated basic TV to allow for watching local news and weather; it's BYO premium channels, FYI, and no basic channels provided. About 1 mile to north end of Aurora, another half mile to compact, picturesque campus of Wells College - which is worth a walk-around 'cause it's so pretty.
10.0
Main floor has a good layout w wonderful lake views. The kitchen is well appointed and easy to use. Having a bathroom for each bedroom is great, too.
10.0
Luxury on the lake pretty much sums it up. This home is spacious but cozy. The 2 main floor bedrooms with on suites was a real plus for our 2 couple group. The upper level bedroom also provides a full bath. The kitchen was beautiful and functional. Well stocked with dishes and utensils. Great coffee bar! The beds were comfortable...another big plus. The home was exceptionally clean and organized (no clutter). The upper level game area was nice with a great view of the lake. The walk to the beach wasn't far for us but just note the driveway might be considered long for some. The private beach is across the road at the end of driveway.We were able to enjoy an awesome camp fire our first night. Plenty of wood , chairs and tables provided. Solar patio lights added to the beautiful Autumn evening. Well worth the walk! We would definitely rent again if we return to the area.
10.0
Great view of the lake and sunsets. Very roomy, clean, and quiet. Long Point Park and the boat launch just a few miles away.
10.0
My family enjoyed our visit. The house is exactly as pictured and equiped with everything you could need for a week. There are hiking trails on the property that my husband and I enjoyed. We spent most of our time hiking the falls in Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Seneca Mills Falls. It is a drive to go places but the views are spectacular so we didn't mind. The only downside to our trip is, we all decided, that we didn't plan to stay 2 weeks.
10.0
Loved this lake house! Clean, short walk to the water and in a cute little town. Kitchen was well equipped and the decor was adorable. Will be back!
10.0
The house was spotless, with some great amenities. Walked over to the lake, just across the end of the driveway.
Easy check in.
10.0
No problems whatsoever very easy in and out parking area made it easy for us to bring our suitcases etc. in and out love the area
10.0
My siblings and their spouses (3 senior couples) found this house to meet most all of our needs. Each of us had our own bed and bathroom which is a real plus. We really enjoyed the game room. We brought our own reversible curling/shuffleboard and had tournaments. We set up a puzzle on the lower table which was a bit of a challenge for our knees and backs. And, we used the table upstairs for late night pinochle games. The lighting downstairs in the dining area leaves something to be desired. The florescent lights hum, put out dim lighting, and periodically one of the bulbs would go out. The only other criticism is the lack of ESPN on the TV. It was baseball playoff time and it would have been nice to watch these games. The house is beautiful. The kitchen very well stocked. And we watched a family of deer come by everyday to sample apples from the trees out front. The firepit area by the lake is a lovely, peaceful place to watch the sunset and enjoy s'mores.
8.0
We loved the beautiful home and views from the many windows. It had everything we needed, from kitchen ware to games. We loved watching the deer come each evening to dine on fallen apples from the apple trees in the front yard.
We loved the proximity to the village of Aurora and many nice wineries. It was extremely relaxing and we look forward to another vacation in the area in the future. We didn't realize we'd need to cross a busy road to get to the lake, but that worked out fine.
5.0
Great property. Beautiful home. Beautiful view of Lake Cayuga. We traveled to activities and enjoyed time in this beautiful home cooking and playing games. Thank you!
10.0
Great Aurora home
Perfect property close to Aurora. Very updated, clean and quiet. I would highly recommend this beautiful home with a great lake view while visiting the Finger Lakes.
10.0
Gorgeous views of Cayuga Lake
Spacious, comfortable home in a peaceful setting. Easy access to village, McKenzie Childs and wineries.
10.0
Inaccurately listed as lake front
There is a highway between the house and the usable lake front, no mention of this or pictures of this in the listing.
Also 1 of the bathrooms was locked, only through luck did we find a note inside a drawer with a key saying if you need this bathroom use this key to open.
Otherwise the house was spotless and perfect for our needs
10.0
Weekend Girls Getaway
This property far exceeded our expectations not only in cleanliness, but in aesthetics. We stayed here for a much needed girl’s weekend. The house was spacious and well suited for the 5 of us. We enjoyed sitting at the water’s edge and relaxing in the Adirondack chairs, soaking up some April sunshine during the day, and playing games, making food and enjoying the modern amenities of the house in the evening. By far it was the best Vrbo property we have ever stayed at! We will be back for sure.
10.0
Beautiful views, beautiful house
This house was great! The views in the living room and kitchen area were gorgeous. You could see the lake and sunsets. We saw eagles, deer, and other wildlife during our stay.
The kitchen is nicely equipped and open. The bedrooms are cozy, and it was nice having laundry onsite.
The best part was the private beach. We watched the sunset every night and had a campfire, while the water grazed our toes.
I would definitely stay here again!
10.0
Cayuga Lake
Lovely house with an amazing view. The kitchen is pretty new, and had everything needed to prep meals. We explored the area; there's a lot to do. Highly recommend Quarry Ridge Winery which is only about 3 miles up the road.
10.0
Watch the sunset and relax.
Clean, comfort and updated.
10.0
Cute home with amazing views
My friends and I came and had an amazing long weekend here and enjoyed amazing views of Cayuga Lake. The house is very clean, has a great layout and was well decorated. The kitchen had great appliances/pots/pants but did not come with cooking oil so be sure to bring that and any of your favorite spices if you are planning to cook (otherwise, there is a Wegman's about 30 mins away). We utilized the grill and the fire pit each night and it did not disappoint!
The location was really easy as we wanted to stay near wineries and our favorite ended up being down the road from this house which worked out perfectly.
There is also a game room (with board games) and a foosball table which we utilized when it was a bit rainy and enjoyed dinner outside when it was nice to see the sunset off the lake.
We would absolutely come again - already thinking about a return trip next year!
10.0
Great gateway for a family
The house is beautiful and very comfortable - perfect for the family time.
It is exceptionally clean, equipped with all needed cooking equipment for any meals and nicely decorated with colors and textures to complement the feel of the local environment.
We specially enjoyed the views of the lake in the bright and spacious family room joined with the kitchen in open plan design.
It’s a bit of the drive to the major state parks but the cozy house makes up for the distance.
We really enjoyed our stay!!
10.0
Great Getaway
This was a safe getaway. The layout of the house was great. There were many quality kitchen appliances. The house was beautiful and all the bedrooms had comfortable beds and pillows. The only thing that would make this perfect would be hot water that comes on quickly and good water pressure when taking a shower. I would love to come back to this property as it had a beautiful view of the lake. The furniture was comfortable.
10.0
Girls Weekend
Beautiful house with a great view of Cayuga Lake.
10.0
Loved if
We had a wonderful time at this house! We felt almost like we were staying in a hotel suite, the quality of service was that good! Enjoyed a wonderful hike into the village. Our girls loved it.
10.0
Fabulous Home on Lake Cayuga!
My family needed a change of scenery for a few days and found a gem in this Lake Cayuga home. It's spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with everything from the essentials (pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc.) to extras like a Primo Water Cooler (hot, room temp and cold water), 2 Cuisinart coffee makers (K-cup and 14-cup) and a nice food processor. The photos included with the listing very accurately represented the interior. If anything, it feels more spacious than the pictures show. We enjoyed the very short walk to the lake with our morning coffee and would love to return in the warmer weather to get the full experience. Highly recommended!!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was neat and clean. The pictures represent the property well. I even had a surprise in the large empty room upstairs as it was the perfect place for early morning yoga.The views were spectacular. The fire pit located across the street was well maintained and the fire ring was large enabling us to fit lots of wood to keep ourselves comfortable on a chilly fall day.It’s a beautiful spot would definitely rent this place again.
5.0
My family and I stayed at the home for a long weekend. We had a great time relaxing, and hanging out at the lake. The kids loved the swing in the yard, and rolling down the hills.We will definitely be back!
10.0
Lovely and tranquil!
We rented this home for a couple of days to seek tranquility during a chaotic time in our country. It was exactly what we were hoping for and needed! Upon arriving, our kids (ages 11, 9 and 5) immediately discovered the tree swing. From the incredible view of the lake to a home complete with so many thoughtful and tranquil touches, we had a wonderful stay, and our kids repeatedly commented on how much they liked it there. We were surprised by the bonus room upstairs- in addition to the 3 bedrooms, there's a huge room that runs along the length of the house with sofas and kids' games/puzzles. Adding a few classic games like scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, etc. would be great. Amenity-wise, we would have loved liquid hand/body soap in the bathrooms and kitchen and perhaps also a few covid-safe cooking staples. We'd absolutely come back again!
10.0
Loved it! Would stay again in a heartbeat
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was neat and clean. The pictures represent the property well. I even had a surprise in the large empty room upstairs as it was the perfect place for early morning yoga.
The views were spectacular. The fire pit located across the street was well maintained and the fire ring was large enabling us to fit lots of wood to keep ourselves comfortable on a chilly fall day.
It’s a beautiful spot would definitely rent this place again.
10.0
Beautiful home and amazing view
My family and I stayed at the home for a long weekend. We had a great time relaxing, and hanging out at the lake. The kids loved the swing in the yard, and rolling down the hills.
We will definitely be back!
10.0
Great House
Had a wonderful girls weekend. House was just as advertised. Even though the house is not right on the water, it is set up on a hill so you have a beautiful view of the lake. I would definitely stay there again.
10.0
Loved it
We loved this property!!! Perfect
10.0
Wonderful Getaway
Renting the property was easy. The house was absolutely beautiful. Early fall is the best way to get away. Great wineries in the area and really good food at the local restaurants. Hated to leave. Will have to book again!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Cayuga Lake?
The average price for a rental in Cayuga Lake is $325 per night. This rental is $53 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!. 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 Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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