Rustic lakefront cottage

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Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Lake view

Enjoy the area

Aurora, NY

Cayuga Lake1 min walk
Wells College24 min drive
Sheldrake Point Winery71 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Update: we have recently finished remodeling the kitchen and bath area. Some photos are up. Will have new photos up as soon as we clean up.

A quiet, quaint lakefront cottage located 2 miles in on a private dirt road, great for walking or bike rides. Cottage is on the east side of the lake, close to Aurora, and several wineries and restaurants.

This is our vacation paradise. When we are not enjoying it with family and friends we rent it out. We don’t treat it as a rental. It has the quirkiness that comes from being our cottage. We are always changing, adding, updating. Our very first renter still comes back every year and looks for what we changed or added. Our cottage has over 200 feet of level beachfront, small dock, and is on a more secluded part of Cayuga lake. On the east shore so there are amazing sunsets. The cottage itself has one large camp style bedroom with one double bed and a twin over full bunk bed. Has a living/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom with shower. The outside features a large wraparound covered porch with lots of seating, and amazing views. There is also a sun deck, and BBQ area. Note: There is no tv, or internet. If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from it all and unwind this is it!!!

Property manager

Brad wintermute

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this cottage is on the waterfront. Long Point Winery and Bright Leaf Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours.

Aurora, NY

What's nearby

Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 16 min drive
Wells College - 24 min drive
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 66 min drive
Sheldrake Point Winery - 71 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - 11 min drive
Sheldrake Point Winery - 71 min drive
Finger Lakes Cider House - 69 min drive
Treleaven Wines - 19 min drive
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 66 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Rustic lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cayuga Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Point Winery and Bright Leaf Vineyard. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes and Wells College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

14 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside get-away

So quiet and beautiful view. We had all we needed and Brad could not have been more helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B., Rochester, NY

24 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

My sister, mother & I just completed a wonderful 3 nights at Brad’s cottage. We fell in love with the location, well-appointed spaces, great porch & deck. The views were so relaxing & scenic! Sleeping arrangements worked out fine & both kitchen & bath had everything we needed. Due to a slight mixup on my part, we arrived early & Brad was still on site. He was so kind & gracious. The whole vibe of the cottage is kick back & relax. So we did ;-) Thank you Brad for sharing your awesome place. And you were right- the breakfast at the Dugan Restaurant was amazing!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

11 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful rustic cottage on the lake! Great views and very peaceful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Amazing time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape

I think if you are clear about what you want, this could be perfect for you. This is not a luxury cottage, close to lots of shopping, and fancy dining. This cottage is directly on the lake, surrounded by a couple miles of other lake cottages. Yet no one bothered me. I knew I wanted to unplug, so no internet and no television was perfect for me. I wanted peace and quiet. The neighbors gave a friendly wave and then left me alone, again, exactly what I wanted. If I had wanted to be more social, I could have just gone for a walk, where many people were enjoying chats. And there are plenty of wineries and places to visit, some close, some 45 minutes or so away. But I knew what I wanted. I rested, I watched an amazing thunderstorm and I read. If I had brought the kids, they would have loved the lake and would have been in it everyday. I really enjoyed sitting out on the deck enjoying the view. Brad had many options for cooking, multiple grills and lots of outdoor space to entertain. The kitchen and living room have been updated and were great spaces. I brought plenty of food and left a couple drinks for the next people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

5 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week at the lake

The lake house was great! Unlike most of the other properties around it, this property has a large shoreline. Lots of space for families to play and a great spot for campfires by the lake. The house itself was clean, well furnished, and well stocked with essentials. Large deck on the back and side of the house has tons of room for hanging out and watching the lake. We're already discussing when we can go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022