As Advertised

Didn't have the little things like toilet paper, dish soap or sponges

We had a great time at the Bufflehead Bungalow. Beds were comfortable, plenty of cooking utensils/pots/pans, porch was perfect. Kayaks were nice to use a couple of times over the weekend. Only comment I have is a few of the indoor (living room) and outdoor (Adirondack) chairs have clearly seen some heavy use over the summer and will need replacement soon.

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The location was great, being centrally located in the Fingers Lakes area. It was generally clean and the whole process of booking it was great. However, there were a couple of downsides: there is a basement with foosball and ping pong, which was a lot of fun to play, but it was unfinished and smelt quite musty. Recommend the owners finish the basement to make it nicer and add value. The other downside was the dock. You can't really tell from the ad, but to get to the dock, you have cross a road (not busy at all) and walk down steep stairs. The dock itself was quite rickety and the chairs were old and falling apart. The final downside was the lack of basic necessities like salt, garbage bags, etc. The owners do provide a very small amount of this kind of stuff, and to be fair, they do explicitly recommend to bring your own, but it seems like such a small thing to not provide. Would be much more convenient for guests if these types of basics were simply provided in reasonable quantity. Other than that, it was a nice place, very clean upstairs and perfect for a family or several friends.

Our overall impression of the home was wonderful!! We loved the seclusion/privacy. Central Air would have been nice on a couple of warm nights. The guest upstairs, was uncomfortable sleeping due to no air conditioning. We had an issue with water pressure in the bathroom, but the issue was addressed in a timely manner, at our convenience. We definitely plan to book this property again.

This was a perfect place, location, and no problems at all! The only issue that was so disappointing was the amount of heavy dust and spiderwebs on ceiling fans, corners of ceilings, walls, and baseboards. The essentials were prepared properly but dusting is a must. Would’ve been 5 star rating otherwise.

Had a great stay! We had our golden retriever with us who loved swimming and playing fetch with his frisbee off the dock :) Our 2 and 4 year old kids had fun in the shallow waters and the kayaks were great too. The only negative was that there was no remote to the tv and no one returned our call from property management about it. My husband downloaded an app to turn his phone into a remote which worked fine. Overall would highly recommend and hope to stay again! Thanks Bufflehead bungalow owners for the great trip :)

Shower was broken but that were great about trying to fix it- should be fixed for the next visitor! Also don’t hunt down life jackets, they have them! Bring a metal spatula for the grill!

The were so many fun toys to play with. Beautiful property.

We had a great time! Place is perfect, great location.

The were so many fun toys to play with. Beautiful property.

We had a great time! Place is perfect, great location.

Great house particularly the main living area. Single bathroom should be noted. No toilet paper or paper towels on check-in. We headed out to buy these supplies…and the management company had entered while we were gone to finish stocking the house. Not sure if that was a one off… but not ideal.

My friends and I had a good overall stay at this property. Pros- location is great, amenities are good, etc. Cons- they have the cheapest, thin, scratchy towels that I would expect from a Motel 6. When I'm paying this much to stay in a vacation home I expect real towels and I'm not a fancy person. I gladly would have brought my own from home. Also there are no small rugs anywhere such as inside the entrance to wipe your feet off of. The house is built into a hill (which I understand is normal around most of the lakes) but there is no stairway up and the grass was wet/muddy/slippery to even walk up/down and then there's no mats inside to wipe your shoes off on. Also the 'driveway' should be marked better as it's hard to tell how to best park on the hill. Overall the home is ok, but def super glossed up professional pics, then these little things really make a difference. The home is clean, equipped but please get actual real towels, washable door side mats, etc. Also please have more than just 2 small pillows for the seating area and some fluffy blankets to make it homey. It just didn't have a cozy vibe that it really could if these things were added. The location is great but we would not stay here again and it's nothing that we would have complained about DURING our visit- really just feedback for the company to please address for future people.

Great house particularly the main living area. Single bathroom should be noted. No toilet paper or paper towels on check-in. We headed out to buy these supplies…and the management company had entered while we were gone to finish stocking the house. Not sure if that was a one off… but not ideal.

My friends and I had a good overall stay at this property. Pros- location is great, amenities are good, etc. Cons- they have the cheapest, thin, scratchy towels that I would expect from a Motel 6. When I'm paying this much to stay in a vacation home I expect real towels and I'm not a fancy person. I gladly would have brought my own from home. Also there are no small rugs anywhere such as inside the entrance to wipe your feet off of. The house is built into a hill (which I understand is normal around most of the lakes) but there is no stairway up and the grass was wet/muddy/slippery to even walk up/down and then there's no mats inside to wipe your shoes off on. Also the 'driveway' should be marked better as it's hard to tell how to best park on the hill. Overall the home is ok, but def super glossed up professional pics, then these little things really make a difference. The home is clean, equipped but please get actual real towels, washable door side mats, etc. Also please have more than just 2 small pillows for the seating area and some fluffy blankets to make it homey. It just didn't have a cozy vibe that it really could if these things were added. The location is great but we would not stay here again and it's nothing that we would have complained about DURING our visit- really just feedback for the company to please address for future people.

We enjoyed the house and the location on the lake. The house was clean and comfy. We had everything we needed (except for a good kitchen knife and a proper wine opener). I accidentally forgot a few valuables in the drawer and it was all taken care of in the best way, I got them back quickly.

We enjoyed the house and the location on the lake. The house was clean and comfy. We had everything we needed (except for a good kitchen knife and a proper wine opener). I accidentally forgot a few valuables in the drawer and it was all taken care of in the best way, I got them back quickly.

For my 30th I rented this house with some out of town friends so we could go to wine tours and rent a boat. The house was as pictured and we had a great time! However, it took us a while to get into the door, the code lock was very hard to get open. Not sure if it’s age of the lock or user error, but we are all college friends (engineers) and it was hit or miss if the door unlocked when entering the code in. Owner should get a new one. Also, dock and lake area was cool however we rented a boat and there are no metal hook things to tie it down to so that was a bummer when we got to the house to tie down and hang for a while. There was also a note not to drive past the driveway with a risk that you could crush drain piping and it’s very hard to tell where the driveway ends and the yard begins. Owner should invest in some permanent wooden markers or big rocks to show how far to pull in if this is a valid concern. Other than those few things, the house was great and exactly what we were hoping for and a great location!

We had a great time during our vacation

For my 30th I rented this house with some out of town friends so we could go to wine tours and rent a boat. The house was as pictured and we had a great time! However, it took us a while to get into the door, the code lock was very hard to get open. Not sure if it’s age of the lock or user error, but we are all college friends (engineers) and it was hit or miss if the door unlocked when entering the code in. Owner should get a new one. Also, dock and lake area was cool however we rented a boat and there are no metal hook things to tie it down to so that was a bummer when we got to the house to tie down and hang for a while. There was also a note not to drive past the driveway with a risk that you could crush drain piping and it’s very hard to tell where the driveway ends and the yard begins. Owner should invest in some permanent wooden markers or big rocks to show how far to pull in if this is a valid concern. Other than those few things, the house was great and exactly what we were hoping for and a great location!

There was a gas grill on premises however there was a mice nest with babies. We tried to remove mice but they were back the next day. Because of this we did not feel comfortable using the grill which put a damper on our stay. Also during our stay the fire alarm went off. It was hard wired so we couldn't turn it off or reset. I called the property manager but she was not helpful

We had a great week with our grown kids and grandkids. The weather was great and we enjoyed every minute. We kayaked, fished, swam, floated, and really just enjoyed hanging out together!

We had a great time during our vacation

There was a gas grill on premises however there was a mice nest with babies. We tried to remove mice but they were back the next day. Because of this we did not feel comfortable using the grill which put a damper on our stay. Also during our stay the fire alarm went off. It was hard wired so we couldn't turn it off or reset. I called the property manager but she was not helpful

We had a great week with our grown kids and grandkids. The weather was great and we enjoyed every minute. We kayaked, fished, swam, floated, and really just enjoyed hanging out together!

This was a great place to stay for a nice trip to the wineries! Our only suggestion would be to either have the property owner put a window unit in the loft or to have the individuals renting the property bring a large fan - it was very hot up there. Otherwise a great place to stay!

We loved staying in this house! We ate all our meals on the deck looking out at the trees and the lake which was so relaxing. Tons of wineries within 5 minutes drive and Sheldrake Winery was even close enough for us to walk with our dog on a nice day. We also had fun with the air hockey table and got to go out on the lake in the kayaks, which was lovely. Definitely would stay here again!

Great quiet location with plenty of room to spend quality time with family. Must be in shape as there are a lot of steps from the road to the water. Conveniently located within a short drive to many wineries, breweries and distilleries. Close enough to get food delivery from a couple lical eateries if you don’t want to cook.

This was a great place to stay for a nice trip to the wineries! Our only suggestion would be to either have the property owner put a window unit in the loft or to have the individuals renting the property bring a large fan - it was very hot up there. Otherwise a great place to stay!

We loved staying in this house! We ate all our meals on the deck looking out at the trees and the lake which was so relaxing. Tons of wineries within 5 minutes drive and Sheldrake Winery was even close enough for us to walk with our dog on a nice day. We also had fun with the air hockey table and got to go out on the lake in the kayaks, which was lovely. Definitely would stay here again!

The house was spacious and good for a group. We were disappointed with the lack of basic amenities and cleanliness. There was half a roll of toilet paper and no paper towels. I’ve never stayed anywhere that doesn’t provide toilet paper. The kitchen was pretty sticky in some places, the water pressure in the shower was awful and the beds upstairs had a lot of dust. Otherwise, check in was super easy and the lake was beautiful. Close to a lot of trails and wineries so there was an option for everyone!