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Anchors Away

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A view from inside a room with a large window overlooking a calm body of water surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, sink, and a dining area with a table.
A cozy living room with a patterned sofa, a wooden chair, a small table with a plant, a television, and a refrigerator.
A covered porch with a wooden bench, a chair, and a table.
A houseboat with a covered deck, a small table, and chairs, docked at a calm body of water with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Waterloo, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ventosa Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Anchors Away

Anchors Away (Houseboat) located on the Seneca/Cayuga Canal, a great place to have families get together make memories to last a life time. This accommodations has 2 private bedrooms with memory foam beds (1 Double bed and 1 Queen bed). Linens and Towels are not included. There are pillows and comforters provided. Full working and well supplied Kitchen with everything you will need to prepare meals for your family. Swimming in the clear, serene Canal.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1355546vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Smith Opera House.
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Waterloo, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rose Hill Mansion - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Seneca Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Seneca Lake Sprayground - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Ventosa Vineyards - 5 min drive - 6.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Connie's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Green Apple Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lizard’s Tailgator Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starr’s Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchors Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchors Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anchors Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchors Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchors Away located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Seneca Lake State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of National Memorial Day Museum and Ventosa Vineyards. Rose Hill Mansion and Finger Lakes Welcome Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our house boat! The whole place is awesome and John and Paula are great people to talk to. I'm definitely going back and bringing friends with us in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2026
Great folks and they were very nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Very relaxing. Owners are great people would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, kind owners

good location for our plans, owners were ki d and thoughtful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Beautiful location. The boat had plenty of room for our family. We really enjoyed the kayaking on the canal. The owners were very friendly and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

House boat was fantastic- use of kayaks was convenient- great fishing off the back porch- great value for waterfront lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

Came up for a long weekend. Perfect location and great hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable weekend

The houseboat was comfortable, fishing was better than expected and the water was so clear! The owners are very friendly and made the experience memorable. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
It was so nice to see Shelly and her family enjoy staying with us. We would surely welcome them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anchors Away

We had a wonderful time - Paula and John were super friendly and helpful - The area was beautiful and relaxing - I would definitely come back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and peaceful place.

Paula and John are very good people and it showed in the entire property. The water way is full of life no matter what time of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thank you for ywords
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dad’s weekend away

My husband and his buddy met up at Paula’s place, as it is midway between them. They loved it and were very pleased!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
We were very happy that your husband his friend enjoyed their stay with us. We hope the next time you will join them. We are glad they could get their fishing off the back of the boat too. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of heaven

Paula and John were amazing hosts. This weekend away was just what our overworked souls needed. The boat was beautiful, the setting perfection. Early morning coffee and fishing off the back deck. Kayak trip down the canal and top deck sunsets. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thank you Karen. So glad you had a good time on our property. We think it's pretty special too. So glad you are coming back with more family. We will be looking forward to meeting your brother and more. The camp fires will be memorable. John will bring out his guitar and the good times will role! See you soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anchors away

Grandmother, daughter, 2 grandchildren. We enjoyed our stay and were sorry it was so short. The owners are lovely and interesting people. The surroundings were very peaceful. Staying on the boat was a nice experience. We did miss the internet but managed with our phones. We would like to return next season.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Away from reality

We both needed this and it was just we both needed. Neither one of us ever stay on a houseboat, so what a great experience for us to share on Carrie’s birthday. We both enjoyed the down time. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thank you for your review We hope you will return some time in the future..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for my son and his friends

My son and his 3 friends had a great time here. They enjoyed fishing in the canal, using the kayaks and were able to borrow the small motor boat. John was very helpful in suggesting places for them to explore. Only concern was one night a stranger walked right into the boat very much startlingly them. So maybe lock up at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beau séjour sur notre bateau-hotel

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet endroit inusité. Bien qu'un peu vieillot, ce bateau comprend tout ce que nous pouvions désirer, toutes les commodités en plus de, des jeux et activités pour les adultes et enfants et surtout une vue extraordinaire donnant sur la rivière. L'accueil a été chaleureux et nous y retournerons très certainement
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
We were very pleased to host you both. we hope you come back in the future. Thank You for choosing to stay with us. Best regards, Paula & John Kenny canalsideexperineses.com
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint and cozy

The houseboat was in a great location. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paula, and John were great hosts! The property is amazing. We can’t wait to go back.

It was a very easy experience! It’s a great spot, with great hosts. Highly recommend this unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and Relaxing

The property was wonderful, the view fabulous. We had a great time and would vacation again here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

My boyfriend and I took a little trip up here over the weekend and it was amazing! The property is located in such a beautiful and peaceful little campground community with activities on and off the grounds. The stars at night from the top of the boat were indescribable. I'd come back 10000 times. We were really sad to leave. 15/10 recommend. Also Paul is a lovely/knowledgeable host. She recommended a winery/cheesery to us and it was SO good. She'll point you in the right direction!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise!

John & Paula have a little piece of paradise. So tranquil. My family & I had a wonderful time kayaking the canal with John's tour learning some of the history of the area. We also kayaked on our own totally enjoying the scenery. We had a great time at the evening camp fire meeting other guests. It's close to Genevea with it's wineries , breweries , restaurants & attaractions. We will definitly return next summer?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glamping on a Boat

Fun couple of days on a houseboat in the Finger Lakes! Be prepared for a "glamping" experience. Though the mattresses were super comfortable, there were no linens (COVID restrictions I believe). There were pillows, but I'd bring my own. The layout is cool, and the fully stocked kitchen meant we could prepare our own meals. I love that there were kayaks readily available and the owners had great recommendations on place to go in the area. My only issue was the smell- damp, moldy, and in the middle of the second night, I had an asthmatic reaction. It literally smelled like something rotting, the smell from behind the fridge. We moved it and discovered a vent, and the smell was GAWD awful. Sadly we had to cut our stay short by a day. I have faith that the owners will have resolved that in short order (if not already), as it was early in the season. The place could use a good deep cleaning (moldy stuff in the bathroom for sure), and some new pillows. None the less, we had a great couple of days in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

We enjoyed our stay!! Fishing off the boat was the guys favorite!! Very close to restaurants and wineries and plenty to do outdoor!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful adventure

John and Paula were amazing host. Paula showed us around their beautiful property. John had a fire set up every night. John tells wonderful stories about the area. If you get the chance come and enjoy a unique experience with these two amazing people. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Had to cancel but pleased with communication

Unfortunately due to an unexpected family issue we were unable to make our vacation to upstate NY. Paula and John were gracious in offering a later date but that did not align with our schedules. Communication prior from Paula and John was informative and friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Houseboat Community

I absolutely loved staying in this houseboat. It had everything needed for our vacation stay. The back deck in the canal was my favorite spot for the week. Clean and comfortable. Paula and John were wonderful hosts for us because we were never in this area before. The tour with the pontoon boat was amazing. So much beauty, wildlife and history for this military family Kudos to Captain John. I found a turtle at home and your legend will live on in PA. The permanent residents in this communal setting were very nice and helpful. Everyone in the area was so friendly. We definitely would return to the houseboat with a better fishing attack planned. Thank you Paula and John. Next time...arts and crafts and singing around the fireplace. Sidney loved her stay as well. Stsy just the way you are because it couldn't have been any nicer. The entire Wise family 👪 ❤
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to come back in the future. Stay well, Paula & Capt. John Kenny

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