The view is fabulous from this cottage on the lake. Nice dock with Adirondack chairs to lounge in. Two kayaks and a canoe right on the beach with nice life vests stored in a well organized basement. We had a wonderful time here. Close to Keuka Village where The Switz restaurant/bar is located. This is also a nice rode to run/walk. Kitchen is well stocked and plenty of chairs on the deck overlooking the lake. Bedrooms are on the smaller side, fine for one person, tight for two. Parking area is big enough for two cars, just a challenge to get them parked.

We had such a wonderful time at this cottage, everything we needed was readily available and Gary responded to any questions immediately! Our family with our 2 year old granddaughter had an amazing time and she loved kayaking every morning singing “Row, row, row your boat”. We hope to be able to enjoy next year!

First off the hosts were wonderful to work with. We faced some unexpected circumstances and thought we may have to cancel our entire trip - hosts were SO kind and flexible with us and were able to adjust our time. This took a huge load of stress off us & was such a blessing. The cottage is just gorgeous- beautiful woodwork & period details, lovingly restored and thoughtfully updated. The kitchen was well stocked and just the right size. We've stayed many places and this porch may be the best one we've seen- screened in side with picnic table, front side with multiple comfy rocking chairs and another picnic table, all well covered so even on a rainy day we were able to enjoy being outside. The beach area was just perfect for our 7 year old- docks made perfect barriers so she knew where she could touch. We're also a rockhound-type family so we enjoyed the beach for that as well. Kayaks were great as was the beachside firepit. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage to anyone. It offered our family much needed relaxation and time away together. Thank you!!!

Overall, our stay was great. Gary had been very responsive prior to and during our trip whenever I reached out to him with questions. The view is about as good as you can get! The covered porch was the perfect spot for all family members ranging in age 3 to 66 to relax. The swimming area is nice and shallow, and even not too deep once you get past the dock, which made it very nice for my young kids to enjoy the water. Respite is centrally located and you can get to many restaurants and shops within 20 or so minutes. The only complaint I have, which there isn't much that can probably be done about, is the parking is very tight. We had two mini vans and it took some maneuvering skills, but we made it work thoughtout the week. The on-site laundry was great, and the stocked kitchen was very convenient! Would love to go back some day.

This was our second stay at Respite Cottage and we found it to be just as lovely, clean and quaint, with the same cozy cottage feel as our first stay. We looked forward to returning ever since we booked our reservation with Gary and Becky. The day we arrived was HOT and it was a huge to come into a cooled cottage. An air conditioning wall unit had been added since our last stay, which made our first few days and nights so much more comfortable. Our mornings started by sitting on the covered porch in a rocking chair with a cup of coffee, newspaper and taking in the beautiful lake view and activity on the water. We caught up with family and friends with plenty of room to share meals together on the porch picnic tables. There are plenty of spaces to catch up on reading and relaxing either on the porch, down by the water or out on the dock sitting in the Adirondack chairs. On cooler evenings we built bonfires down by the lake to sit around and enjoy a nightcap. Gary and Becky are great to communicate with, have made improvements to the cottage, updated furniture inside and out since our last visit and make it possible for renters to enjoy their entire experience and vacation while at Respite Cottage. Thank you again!

This is our second year at Respite and it was as nice as I remembered. We had a relaxing, beautiful stay in this quintessential lake home. Cozy, compact, and complete, the space is small but very well arranged and very convenient for all our activities. Our family circumstances will be different next year, so I didn't book it for next year as I did on the way home last year but I hope we will return!

This property was Keuka perfection. Everything was updated but still vintage. It brought back so many memories of staying on Keuka 50 years ago. I would highly recommend selecting this property if you want to relax and enjoy all that the finger lakes have to offer!

Location location location! This has to be one of the best views on keuka lake. We spent most of our vacation on the porch in a rocking chair or on the dock while our kids swam. The best!

This little cottage on Keuka has the best views of the bluff, sunsets are wonderful, especially sitting on the end of the dock! The home was as listed; kitchen had everything you would ever need during your stay. The screen porch was the perfect spot to check in with the office and complete some conference calls and the rocking chair porch perfect for all that reading we like to do when we are away and staying on the water. Spent most of our time on the porch, the dock and on the water - kayaks were great, light and easy to maneuver. Hosts were attentive and easily accessible if needed. Very conveniently located to any thing and everything you would want to do. We love Keuka and so enjoyed our stay at the cottage!

It's just as shown in the pictures - a charming lakeside cottage. We particularly loved the huge porch, to sit with a glass of local wine or cup of coffee and enjoy the view of the lake and the wooden bluff. A couple of things to note: as shown in the pictures, you are very close to your neighbors. Fortunately everyone was very friendly! Also there is no A/C if you are looking for that. Would rent again!

Gary was so friendly throughout the booking process and during our stay. The cottage was immaculate and just as described. Our little ones enjoyed the water and dock. Great place to visit!!

This place was exactly as shown and perfect for us. The spaces are compact and cozy but everything is thoughtfully arranged and if you spend most of the time outdoors, as we did, it was just fine. Very thoughtful touches everywhere and extremely well supplied, especially the kitchen. Even the knives were sharp (a consistent issue in rentals in my experience). The porches above the water, looking down the lake were just heavenly. We can't wait to go back!

Outside of staying with friends at their homes, this is bar none my favorite Keuka home so far. The location is perfect. We spent hours in the rocking chairs in the porch. It has everything you need in a compact spotless space. When we weren’t in the rockers we were on the dock or in a kayak. It was perfect for our family of four.

The Respite Cottage was a wonderful place to spend time as a family on Keuka Lake. The location, views, and swimming were all terrific. We really enjoyed our stay and sharing the Finger Lakes with our boys.

We had a great week relaxing at Respite. The cottage was very nicely updated while maintaining its original charm. Incredible views!

Respite Cottage did not disappoint! Our family thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and Keuka Lake on our most recent trip. The sunsets were amazing and the beach was perfect for our two little ones. We also loved the beautiful views from the covered porch, as we ate most meals on the picnic table, and enjoyed doing puzzles and games inside the screened-in porch. The cottage was exactly as listed - it had a very well stocked kitchen, was clean, and had all the amenities and then some (which this Mom very much appreciated as having to do laundry, run the dishwasher, cook, and cleanup for family). We made some great family memories. Gary and Becky are wonderful and responsive hosts, thanks for sharing your cottage!

Our second stay at Respite. We feel at home here and just didn't want to leave!

Our family of five had a wonderful week at respite! The porch was my favorite part- amazing view. Very quiet and family oriented location- we hope to visit again next summer.

The parking was a bit tough but the cottage was beautiful! Was perfect for a family of 4 Great location!

This cottage was great for me and my family of five! Great location! The views are great! The big porch is awesome! Our kids loved the kayaks and jumping off the dock! The cottage inside was so charming! We loved our stay for the week! Highly recommend!

We had a very enjoyable and restful vacation! The cottage had most everything we needed for a very comfortable stay!! The kitchen was fully equipped with the essential needs for baking and cooking!! The weather was absolutely perfect! We will definitely stay again at Respite!! The owners were very connected with our stay!! They answered our questions quickly when asked!!! Thanks again for a memorable vacation!!!! Ron and Beth

Love the cottage with the beautiful Antique furnishings. It is the quaint atmosphere of the lake as I knew it growing up here. View is picture perfect and superb location. Thank you for sharing it with us

We spent a lovely week on Keuka Lake at Respite Cottage. The house is charming, meticulously maintained, with a well-stocked kitchen, small but comfortable bedrooms, and possibly the best vacation porches we've ever had the good fortune to enjoy! The views are terrific. All in all a relaxing, peaceful, thoroughly enjoyable week filled with creature comforts.

We had a wonderful time. The place is so welcoming and warm. The furnishings are quaint and color coordinating. They anticipate your needs and are very generous with amenities. It was very clean and comfortable. We will be back!! Thank you!!

Three college friends, now into our senior years, decided to meet here from our respective states and found it a perfect place to re-bond and re-lax. Overall, it was clean and very pretty. The porch is huge and a good hang out. The bedrooms are small but functional. The kitchen is great with plenty of room for the 3 of us to do our own thing. Fair warning: Parking is tight. Lots of run on the lake with the 2 kayaks and a canoe for guests.

Respite Cottage is clean, comfortable, cozy and charming with its wainscoting truly giving it that cottage feel. The vintage and antique furnishings add to quaintness of the cottage. Everything was so nice and clean and ready for us to enjoy as soon as we arrived. The kitchen is lovely, blending old and new, and stocked with about anything you could possibly need. With the soft bed linens, bath and kitchen towels all provided, which is great and saves packing all those things, you only need to pack your beach towels for your lake activities. One, if not the best feature of the cottage is the open front porch with four delightfully comfortable rocking chairs. We enjoyed mornings, afternoons and evenings on the porch reading, checking emails, taking in the gorgeous Keuka Lake and Bluff view, catching a nap, enjoying lunch on the picnic table with family and catching up with friends. When it rained, we could still enjoy being outside on the porch. Communication with Bruce and Becky was great. Any questions we had were answered promptly and their check in and out instructions were easy and simple to follow. We had the most wonderful week and left refreshed, renewed and revived – this cottage is truly a place of Respite. It was a week of catching up with friends and family, rest and relaxation and our time at this lovely cottage was priceless. We are planning on returning next year for another week at Respite Cottage. Thank you Bruce and Becky for making your cottage available!

Wonderful old Keuka Lake cottage that has been modernized to today’s comforts. Tremendous views of the Bluff and the east branch. Huge front porch with nice rocking chairs. Very clean and comfortable.

My family had a relaxing time at Respite. The cottage was centrally located on the lake. The owner was responsive with communication.

We had a wonderful time at the lake, and absolutely loved staying at your fabulous cottage. It reminded me of the one we had when I was a kid. If you ever need a reference to vouch for how nice your place is just let us know.

Wonderfully furnished cottage with an exceptional porch overlooking the lake.