The home had everything we needed and worked great for a large family.

The owner was very nice to deal with and was kind enough to let us get into the home a bit early - much appreciated! In addition, she does have some nice things in the house - two coffeemakers, good internet, seating options, tvs, etc. But this house is old and needs repairs/replacements - the beds are not comfortable, the deck is rickety, some of the windows are old and don't close all the way (so bugs get in - mayflies and stink bugs), the dishwasher didn't drain completely and the hot water ran out after less than 3 showers. Also, the downstairs was cold (it was in the 50's and 60's outside and the main floor was around 70). With that being said, if you're looking for a house almost on the water (it has a dock, kayaks, etc.) that will hold a group and you're not looking for 5 star comfort, you might enjoy this house.

We had a very good time at this property! The house fits the description but has a few drawbacks included it has a small waterfront (if you want to go in the water, you need water shoes!) that is not immediately adjacent to the property. The yard is great and the owner is great to work with, very flexible and responds quickly! Five stars for the owner. Unfortunately the house is showing its age/ use with many things in poor condition including some of the mattresses and roll out beds and deck stairs. It also was not as clean as we would have preferred with dirt and dust around and under many items when moved. We had a great weekend and the area is nice to enjoy, but keep in mind that it is a rental property and not in pristine condition. Would consider to stay again, but temper expectations!

House was very clean. Owner was very responsive to questions. Peaceful location.

Good time

We were able to have all three families stay together. There were plenty of space for us to be together (and apart if desired), and the large yard was fun for the kids. They went fishing and kayaked at the beach. We had a terrific time.

We had 8 adults and 10 children. Had a great time with plenty of room. The yard between the house and the lake was a playground for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had a great time. The house was clean and neat. The walk to the lake was a little long due to my surgery and my sons illness. But a golf cart fixed that for us. Had plenty af room and was very comfortable.

We had a great time staying at Christine's lake cottage. It was big enough for our large group of adults and children. The proximity to the lake and the large back yard were perfect for daytime activities with kids. Christine was a gracious host and immediately responsive when a couple of small issues arose. We would definitely consider visiting again!

My partner and I wanted to bring our families together and we couldn't have asked for a better space! We were able to comfortably fit 16 adults and took full advantage of the large deck by the dock. We also definitely appreciated that there was a good amount of parking space- even fit a small rv!

We had a great time at the lake house. We were a little disappointed that the outdoor picnic table was unusable but other than that it was a great experience. I would finitely recommend this

My friend group was extremely impressed with this house and the owner was very kind! I would stay here again! We appreciated the big yard for outdoor games!

Very spacious house with lots of beds and was super comfortable for a large group of friends. Everything was well stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen supplies, etc. Plus great AC. Walk to beach was longer than I thought. Had to cross a small street and between neighbors lawns but overall easy beach access.

Nice property with plenty of space for our group to spread out and sleep, eat etc.

Nice place. Very, very roomy. Compare it to a beach cottage. Beautiful view of lake. Thought we were right on lake, but about 150 yd walk. Not too bad. Def served our purpose. They're for State Hockey camp in Skaneateles. 100 times better than hotel !!! Possibly book again next year !!

This is our second time staying at this property. It’s a great layout with lots of room for our families. The house has everything you need, a beautiful dock on the lake, and easy proximity to town. Hosts are very helpful and accommodating!

Christine was wonderful to work with. Our stay was comfortable and happy.

We had a great weekend. It was my sons 40th birthday weekend and we had both friends and family staying. There were 16 adults and 5 children, all were very satisfied with the sleeping arrangements. All beds we’re comfortable with plenty of room in the whole house. There were a couple of things to look out for. One I believe was brought up in a previous review. The stairs from the upper deck at the house are a little precarious. The steps lean forward on the way down and the rungs could be wider. Everyone felt like it was an accident waiting to happen. Also most of not all adults thought that washing the bedding was a little much. Some of us brought our own bedding so we wouldn’t have to do laundry before leaving. There are some things in the binder that need to be updated, check in/check out for instance. Overall we all had a wonderful time.

We had 15 people stay at the house. We all slept comfortably. Lots of space to socialize with the family. A great house for the price.

This was a wonderful spot for our family reunion. Large kitchen and dining table, lots of gathering spaces. 2 Bedrooms with bathroom on the main floor (where kitchen, dining room, deck, and main sitting room are) were ideal for older family members with limited mobility. Front entrance on has a couple steps, though most of us used back entrance where cars are parked, which has steps that could be hard for some.

Incredible house with a beautiful view!

This is a lovely house. There were 15 of us, from 5 -75 years. Plenty of room both inside and out. We enjoyed swimming in the crystal clear lake, kayaking (2 provided, with oars and PFDs), grilling, making s'mores at the fire pit, playing frisbee and other games in the yard, having coffee on the deck in the morning and watching the sunsets at night, Having a dishwasher with that many folks was a real plus (washer and dryer, too). And there were lots and lots of towels! The 5 year old said it was the best family vacation EVER!

This rental is run down and hasn’t had a good cleaning in a long time. If you look at the fan blades it’s enough to make you wonder where your cleaning fee is going. I am mostly willing to not dwell on this except for the fact that there are aspects of this house that are outright dangerous for all ages. The VRBO listing says the beach is “great for kids,” but the problem is that the stairway to get down to the beach is insanely dangerous. The stairs are at a serious tilt and there is only one hand rail. On numerous stairs there are no less than six to eight nails holding together a very precarious situation. The stairs sagged and strained under the weight of an average adult going up them. They were unsafe and need to be repaired ASAP. Upon reviewing the listing (which I should have done in more detail prior to renting) there were major concerns starting in 2019 about the stairs. To not have rectified this situation for 3 years is inexcusable. The deck down from the main house is also very difficult for children to navigate with only one handrail and stairs that sagged under the weight of a normal adult. The beach pictures listed show that the beach area is generous and the dock is solid. The beach is very small (only about the size of the 3 chairs in the photo) and the rest is actually the neighbor’s property. The dock is sagging and not stable. We did not feel comfortable docking our rental boat on it overnight and had to return to the marina daily. The photos on this VRBO listing are at least 5-10 years old as compared to what you will actually find. The location of the house is excellent in between Auburn and Skeanateles, but the listing is very deceiving for what you will find when you arrive. For the price of this listing you’re better off to go somewhere else.

This house handled well our group of 8 adults and 9 kids. The large yard was great for the kids to play in. The house was well equipped with necessities. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.

Really great host and the house was exactly as expected from the listing. The lake was super fun to hang in after making it down there.

My extended family, ranging in age from 6 months to 68 years, recently stayed in this house, which suited our needs fairly well. The good: - Location: it's an easy drive to the picturesque towns of Auburn and Skaneateles, with good grocery stores and recreational shopping. - Lake access: Owasco lake was clean and pleasantly warm. The shore falls away gradually, so our young kids could wade around in the water without too much worry. - Size: The house had plenty of rooms/bathrooms, and comfortably accommodated our family. There was a large yard with plenty of space for the kids The not-so-good: - Although the property seemed safe and sanitary, it's not especially well cared for (peeling paint, clouded windows, water damaged ceiling tiles), and somewhat cluttered (broken fans in the rooms, spare mattresses stacked in the hallways). - AC on the third floor (with two bedrooms) was barely adequate. The window units are only able to provide cooling for eight hours a day, which was just adequate for sleeping, but not for 24 hour climate control. This wasn't a major issue since we had mild weather, but it would have been unpleasant in hot weather. - The stairs to the dock are in poor condition (significantly uneven, only have a railing on one side). The dock is serviceable, and the lake itself is lovely, but the property's beach is not the most inviting place to spend time (no afternoon shade, minimal space/seating) - The property requires guests to wash, dry, and fold all sheets/towels before checkout, which is time-consuming for large parties. I don't think I've ever stayed at a rental (especially one that charges a cleaning fee) that required me to do the laundry. Overall, if you're looking for a place to eat and sleep that can serve as a base for enjoying a wonderful region, this house will probably meet your needs, and the photos give an accurate impression of the place. If you're hoping for a house that's something of a draw in itself, with charming touches and hotel-like levels of comfort, you should probably consider another property.

Kudos to Christine. She averted a potential crisis securing this and working within our schedule.. a great home fir a gathering.

We had a wonderful time. The house was comfortable for our size group. Beautiful view from the dining room. The girls loved the pink "princess room" on the top floor. Christine thank you for sending back the wallet. (she would NOT accept $$ for shipping it back) We will definitely be back! Thank you, Crystal Kids Passport to Adventure

Our gathering was fun, plenty of space. Everything was good, except the smoke detectors weren’t working, and there was a faulty deadbolt and very loose back door handle that held the lock.. if they fix those two things it will be fine.

This property met our needs for bedrooms, bathrooms and location for our group of 7 women. Lots of areas to congregate and also areas for separate activities like reading.

The house was very nice and actually worked out really well for our needs with number of rooms and bathrooms. The issue was that we picked the house because it was on a lake but the lake was entirely unusable while we were there. There had been a lot of rain shortly before our stay, which is no ones fault but it did mean that there was no useable beach space. We also couldn't access the dock because the owner's husband had covered it with fallen trees to prevent it from floating away which made it unsafe for our kids to walk on. The house itself sits way back from the lake so you don't even really get a lake view. We were also told by a neighbor that there were dangerous algae blooms in the water so we shouldn't allow our children to swim in it. This was disappointing to the kids who had been promised swim time. Over all the house was nice, the location was nice but I wouldn't rent this property if you're actually looking for a lake home.

This cottage offers a comfortable setting with a lot of flexibility. It's a little tricky actually getting to the lake and it's a bit tight when you get there but that appears to be standard for this lake. There is a great view of the lake from the house! Overall a great stay. The actual make- up of the beds didn't match the descriptions so we had to do a few room assignment adjustments but there are cots and a pack n play available also so it was very easy to do. My granddaughter was thrilled with all of the wonderful books and toys available to play with. The owner was super easy to contact and very helpful!