Lakefront, dock & fireplace! Sunsets! Wineries & brewery nearby! SUPs+Kayaks!

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
10.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)

Cottage in Cayuga Lake, NY

6 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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this cottage rental

Welcome to Halcyon Cottage, our updated lakefront cabin that provides the unbeatable combination of lake + wine country living! The word “halcyon” (HAL-see-on) denotes a period of time that is idyllically happy, peaceful & carefree. We hope that your visit here is a halcyon time for you!

The proximity to the water here just can’t be beat, as the house abuts right up to the edge of the lake shore itself. A waterfront deck that just invites lakeside lounging is shaded by a beautiful established poplar tree. You’ll be drawn out here all day long, whether it’s to watch the lake come to life in the morning, to bask in lake breezes & the sound of the waves while picking out forms in the clouds, to marvel at the colors of sunset reflecting in the water, or to contemplate the stars and vastness of the universe. Rent a motorboat locally for the day or bring your own. Located at a very wide & deep part of the lake, the fishing is great here, and there are even some boat-accessible wineries! In the cold season, cozy up in front of the fireplace!

If your desired travel dates are already reserved on Halcyon Cottage's calendar, or if you need another cottage for extended groups, you may want to take a look at our other cottage (Pura Vida Cottage, VRBO#809940), located right next door! Pura Vida is well established and its enthusiastic reviews & many repeat guests should give you a good idea of how we manage both of our homes - you can book either property with confidence!

No pet fees for visiting dogs! However, it is required that all dogs including day visitors *must be disclosed* when booking, and guests must adhere to the pet rules & maximum dog numbers. No other pets permitted; we are particularly not able to allow cats due to host family allergies. Dog visit requirements: Maximum of 2 dogs total including day visitors,
Interior amenities:
* Air conditioning
* Gas fireplace
* Standard major appliances (refrigerator, microwave, induction stove/electric oven, dishwasher) & dishes/tableware/cookware
* A variety of coffee-making methods available including drip, steeping, French press, & Moka pot - no paper filters needed just bring your favorite grind!
* 2 Smart TVs set up for streaming, 1 Blu-ray player. Access your accounts via the TVs' built-in Roku or bring your own access. No cable service.
* Desk for those working remotely & WiFi with speeds sufficient for virtual meetings (Download Speed: 100Mbps, Upload Speed: 8 Mbps)
* Professional interior cleaning between each rental with fresh, clean sheets & a set of bath towels for every guest

Outdoor amenities:
* Beautiful sunset views, outdoor seating and dining
* Lakeshore firepit for small bonfires
* Great fishing right from the dock (don't forget your gear!)
* Only 10 short steps down the sea wall to a small shale beach area
* Weber propane barbecue for grilling
* Two kid-sized 6’ sit-on-top kayaks + paddles (kids * Two adult-sized 12’ sit-in recreational kayaks + paddles
* Two 10’ stand-up paddle-boards + paddles
* Life jackets
* U-shaped dock. Please note that the dock is old & weathered but is sturdy for humans & still very functional! It can accommodate temporary mooring of either monohull or pontoon powerboats & personal watercraft/jet skis for loading/unloading during the day & while boats are observed. However, Cayuga Lake can be unpredictably wavy & the dock is not engineered or configured to safely support watercraft overnight in wavy conditions. All boats/PWC must be stored overnight on their trailer at the launch facility or returned to the rental company. The closest launch facility is Don’s Marina (approx. 1.5 miles by boat); Long Point State Park is also very convenient. *One* watercraft trailer may be parked at the property during your stay *as long as the traffic is not restricted or blocked along our narrow 1-lane road*. Please be aware that space to turn around is *very* limited. Alternatively, prior guests bringing boat trailers have had very positive experiences with storing trailers +/- boats at both the Long Point State Park launch or nearby Don’s Marina launch facilities. *Please confirm with us about boat use in advance of your arrival if you are thinking of having motorized watercraft at the cottage.*

Additional description: Drive right up to the flat parking area at the water’s edge & climb only 4 steps to enter the 4-season house. The very recently updated interior is small in square footage (1200 sq. ft), but cozy, comfortable, & well-appointed. The beautiful small-space chef’s kitchen is efficient & well-stocked with cooking equipment. A new induction range provides lots of heat & fine temperature control when cooking while also minimizing our eco-footprint (a similar experience to cooking on gas cooktops & indescribably better than traditional electric ranges). An open floor plan offers lake views from most of the common areas. On the first floor are 2 bedrooms (1 Queen bed/2 Twin beds) & a full bathroom with a shower. The staircase leads to a second floor with a half bathroom (sink & toilet), a 3rd bedroom (1 Queen bed) & an open loft TV area. The beds have the very same ultra-comfortable memory foam mattresses beloved by guests at our other cottage. This is a limited square footage home so the 1.5 bathrooms are small, but also clean, efficient, & updated with heated floors & lighted mirrors! Recently updated decor features a retro cabin aesthetic with modern conveniences and styling. Eco bonus: Heat & AC is provided by an efficient heat-pump system & all electricity supplied to the property is 100% solar generated, purchased from a nearby solar farm! Aside from the fireplace, the house is run on solar electricity!

Step out of the house right onto the deck for incredible water views & sounds of the waves against the sea wall. A small shale beach area allows easy launching of kayaks/SUPs as well as a right-by-the-water firepit, perfect to relax lakeside & contemplate the universe. Located in a friendly lakeside neighborhood, a very short distance down a quiet, dead-end, single-lane private road with a 5-mph speed limit, the house is very peaceful & safe with quick & convenient access (no long drive to get back to the main road). The flat gravel road is pleasant for a morning or evening walk. Property outdoor conveniences like the watercraft & some outdoor furniture are seasonally stored & *not available* during colder months (usually late Oct to mid-May; exact dates are weather-dependent & not guaranteed). Please note that the house does not have a washer/dryer. This property is clean, updated, comfortable & ready to promote your relaxation & enjoyment. Welcome to Halcyon Cottage!
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FUN FACT: the word “halcyon” is derived from Greek mythology for a period in winter when storms never occur because Alcyone (a princess turned into a kingfisher) was storied to nest floating on the sea around the time of the winter solstice & believed to have the power to calm the winds & waves while incubating her chicks.
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NOTE: We do not ever rent outside of professional booking websites that verify our ownership. If you see this property advertised on c*****list or elsewhere, those listings are scams.
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CHECK-IN: Check in after 4:00 pm; check out by 10:00 AM. We genuinely empathize with the challenges of travel logistics & wish that we could accommodate alternatives, but the scheduled times that we must guarantee our cleaners do not permit early arrivals or late departures.
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OCCUPANCY: Property use is strictly limited to the max occupancy of 6 registered guests. Others are not permitted on the premises without the written approval of the property owners (only disclosed guests who are part of the reservation). We will consider authorizing small numbers of occasional/temporary day visitors (guests of registered guests) but are not able to accommodate consistent extras or large numbers because of off-grid septic system logistics, general space limitations, parking & other neighborhood impacts. Please message us to discuss if this is part of your travel plans. Any day visitors must abide by all house rules, including speed limits & parking restrictions.
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INSECTS/SPIDERS: Bugs are a natural part of lake life & a healthy ecosystem. We do our very best to keep them out of the house, but because we are so close to an important water source, use of chemical sprays must ethically & legally be limited due to environmental impacts. To reduce the numbers that sneak inside, make sure to keep doors & screens closed, especially at night & make sure to seal/put away food.
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SECURITY: Three exterior cameras are present (doorbell; parking area; exterior basement storage door (not accessible to guests)) that record motion & sound. Guest privacy is important to us; no camera covers private areas.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund in full for any cancellation requested within 48 hours of website reservation (check in date >2 weeks away) or within 24 hours of reservation (check in date 2 weeks or less away)
* Please note that our cancellation policies are date-specific & vary seasonally, with less flexibility in the very busy summer months & during holidays/event weekends. If you have concerns about the potential for weather, illness, or other unplanned events impacting your travel, we do strongly recommend looking into travel insurance!

CORNELL/IC GRADUATIONS & CORNELL REUNION EVENT BOOKINGS - The cottage is an easy drive for Ithaca events & a great place to relax away from the chaos & traffic! Full refunds in the event of ceremony cancellation.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

10.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
10.0
Sep 2024
I truly can't say enough about this property. It was a wonderul and relaxing week. The property owner provided everything to make our stay relaxing and give my kids plenty to do. We enjoyed morning coffee almost everyday on the deck together. In the evening, we had meals together and watched beautiful sunsets. It was close to so may wineries and breweries. I loved everything about our stay. Thank you so much for a very much needed week away ❤️
10.0
Sep 2024
This is a very nice small property right on the water. Very clean . Nice kitchen with everything you need. Bedrooms were cute, beds comfortably. We had a wonderful stay!
10.0
Sep 2024
Great location. Fully stocked with essentials and clean. Perfect for 6 people. Would definitely go back.
10.0
Aug 2024
Check in was easy. Check out was easy. House had everything you could need. The deck and dock were wonderful to hang out on. Gave you lots of bath towels (that's a plus) Decor was beautiful. Owners were very accommodating for the few visitors we had. The neighborhood was so peaceful. We didn't want to leave. Didn't get a chance to use the water toys available but they had a nice selection. I would definitely recommend.
10.0
Aug 2024
My husband and I and my grown family and one grandchild stayed at Halcyon Cottage for around 4 days in August. We enjoyed the water activities including swimming and kayaking. Donald has thought of many wonderful extras, like charging stations in each bedroom and common area, waffle iron, and several coffee makers,inviting patio furniture and separate living areas with that allowed the grand to watch her programs on one tv while we could catch the Olympics on another and make plans for the day. It's on a quiet dead end street on the water so very little traffic. We did a lot of cooking and found the kitchen very well stocked with equipment. Everyone was impressed with the place.
10.0
Aug 2024
We loved our stay at Halcyon Cottage on Cayuga Lake. We really enjoyed the easy lake access for fishing off the pier, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and floating. They have a nice selection of life jackets as well. The kitchen is sleek and modern. I really enjoyed learning to cook on an induction range. The furniture was comfortable and we enjoyed family movie nights in the evening after a day of playing in the lake. The shower had plenty of hot water and there are lots of hooks available for hanging towels and wet swimming suits. We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck and bonding as a family. The hammocks are top notch! Locally, we enjoyed the Aurora Shoe company, Treeleaven Winery and Bright Leaf Winery. The King Ferry Corner store is close by and had a nice assortment of local produce, meats and dairy as well. Everyone we talked to was very friendly and kind. What a great neighborhood! Don, Michelle and Sally were super easy to work with and answered all our questions quickly and thoroughly. We are looking forward to coming back to the Finger lakes soon!
10.0
Aug 2024
This is one of the best properties we've stayed in. There wasn't a single unexpected hiccup. Communication with the owner was clear and easy. The house was spotless, it felt brand new. The lake equipment was easily accessible, the kitchen was labeled and made it easy for us to cook. We had great weather and the lake area was lovely. I'm looking forward to renting the Halcyon's sister house next year.
10.0
Aug 2024
Beautiful place. Great location. Hosts available for any concerns.

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 $1 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront, dock & fireplace! Sunsets! Wineries & brewery nearby! SUPs+Kayaks!. 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 Lakefront, dock & fireplace! Sunsets! Wineries & brewery nearby! SUPs+Kayaks! 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 Lakefront, dock & fireplace! Sunsets! Wineries & brewery nearby! SUPs+Kayaks!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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