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Welcome to Stay Awhile Cottage. We're glad you're visiting.
Exterior
Exterior detail
The lake greets you from every view
Just the right size and charm

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Honeoye, NY
  • Place, Honeoye Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Letchworth State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom three

2 Single Beds

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honeoye cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honeoye Lake and Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum. Sandy Bottom Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis d.

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

Beautiful weekend

Be with my family and this property feel like we are home, we have wonderful time..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2020
That's a great feeling to have when you are away from home. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

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

Beautiful

Great property with a gorgeous dock to enjoy the lake, every day i was there i was floating in a tube off the dock- absolutely will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maureen c.

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

Fantastic summer getaway!

Everything about this property was amazing! So clean, fully stocked. View was amazing! Very confusing to a relaxing week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2024
We try to make sure your life at the lake, while you're there, is as relaxing as it can possibly be. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third trip to the lake house in the past 4 years and we continue to make memories there. The cottage has an open floor plan and still retains a cozy feel. Being outside on the lake is always relaxing. The kitchen has everything you need to make memorable meals. Reminds me of my childhood summers on Lake Shirley in eastern Mass.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
We are so glad to have you and your family return. You are a wonderful guest. Our goal is to make guests feel comfortable and to provide all that is needed to fulfill a warm welcome. Thank you for the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Stay Awhile

Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Beautiful lake in a wonderful neighborhood

This is a great place to relax. Home is comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake. The owner was responsive to our needs. The neighbors were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
It is our pleasure to hosts such kind people as Lynn and her family. We're glad they felt comfortable and relaxed at our cottage. That's exactly what we hope for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Hidden Jem!

Great property 40 mins from Rochester! Quiet lake, fish off dock and tranquil!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Second year at the lake

The cottage is perfect for a quiet lake vacation and it is everything that the listing indicates. The owner is easy to contact and work with. This was our second year and while the weather wasn't as "Goldilocks" as 2022 we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K.

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

Great fishing getaway

Yvonne is great to work with. Property is exactly as stated and so clean. Checked up on us when possible bad weather. Great to be able to dock our boat just steps from the back porch. Had a great fishing trip with my husband. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Thank you! We're happy you had a good time and that it was what you were hoping for. Thanks to your exploring of the area, I can add a couple of recommendations for others to enjoy their stays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

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

The perfect vacation!

There isn't one thing I could think that I would change about this cottage. I could live there! Everyone relaxed and just chilled. There were books, movies, games and more if you wanted. Just reading and enjoying the lake was the best.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Thank you very much! We're glad you enjoyed the cottage and hope you come back again. I'm glad you felt at home and relaxed. That's what vacation is supposed to be.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great stay on Lake Honeoye

This was our families first trip to the finger lakes and we could not have selected a better property and worked with anyone better than Yvonne. From a visit to Niagra Falls , hiking, swimming in the lake , and several trips to the vineyard Stay Awhile provided the perfect setting. Yvonne is a wonderful hostess and provided so many resources we had to start a list for the next time we come. Thanks Yvonne for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2021
It was so nice to be able to provide a relaxing place for your family vacation. We enjoyed meeting and helping you with it. There are so many wonderful places to see in Western New York but I'm especially glad you got to see Niagara Falls since you had traveled so far. We would love to be your hosts again! Terry and Yvonne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laith H.

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

Great experience

The host was very helpful and went out of her way to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. The home is beautiful and in a great location. Expectations for cleaning at check out were unusually extensive (e.g. re-making the beds with spare sheets) but not over burdensome. Be aware that an extra cleaning deposit may be required even if insurance is purchased through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy s.

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

Fantastic getaway

Yvonne is a fantastic host. She greeted us and showed us around. Answered all our questions, and she had a notebook with local attractions and directions. The place had everything you could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable. The view was to die for. Cant wait to go again. We loved sitting around enjoying the view, swimming and fishing in the lake. Yvonne thank you for a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2021
Nancy and her family were a very nice group to have as tenants. They were friendly and took care of the cottage as if it was their own. Everything was in great order when they were finished vacationing at the cottage. I would highly recommend them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Clean and Quiet

7/3/2020-7/8/2020 Nice clean and quiet property overlooking the lake. Like other reviews - all you need to bring is food. Everything you need is already there. Yvonne was wonderful to work with. Inquiries were answered within minutes. The neighbors are great too! I would definitely reccommend this property. Thanks for a great vaca Yvonne!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2020
My guests are very important and I want them to have the best possible time they can have at the lake. I'm very glad to share our summer home with so many kind people this season!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage

The cottage was very clean and very well equipped-there was nothing left out. Books, music, videos and games were well stocked. The property was nice as there was a lot of room for parking and lawn area. Sunrise from the living room area was just stunning. From a fishing perspective the lake was lacking but I think it was just the time of the year, there were too many weeds to catch anything substantial in this shallow lake.-we got mostly small perch, small large mouth and some pumpkinseeds. The only downfall was that the bedrooms were very very small and the second bath was set up oddly. Fortunately the common areas had a nice open format which made up for the small bedrooms. Due to a miscommunication with the owner the boatlift was not available for renters so we had to tie our boat to the dock. Overall a pleasant stay and the owner was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2022
Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it and will use your review to edit information so that I can make the rental better for future guests. I have looked at the description of my property and see that there is information that the boat would be tied to the END of the dock, not on the lift, so I do not feel that I gave indication that hoist is available to guests. The bathroom is also described as have a separate shower stall, which many of our past guests have really liked. Yes, the bedrooms are small, but they are average size for a cottage. As for the lake, I really have no control over it and Honeoye is known for being shallow which is why it gets warm enough to swim in so comfortably. I hope you find the perfect cottage in your next rental. I want all of my guests to have the best time on their vacation at our cottage. I'm sorry there was some disappointment for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Awesome time once again!

Yvonne is amazing to work with and the Stay Awhile cottage is just as advertised, amazing and the perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

A beautiful and peaceful place to relax beside a lake

The cottage is open-concept with a view from the kitchen at the front of the house to the lake at the back. Lot is flat with easy access to the water. Great place to go "catching" versus 'fishing". Host is extremely helpful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Thank you very much! We are so glad you had a good time. I'm happy that you and your family are returning again in the 2023 season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!!

We had an awesome time, everything we could ask for and more. Yvonne the owner was very accommodating, the cottage was very spacious and cozy. The lake was just right we had a pontoon, enjoyed floating and swimming. If your looking for peace & quiet this is the place, we were able to dock the pontoon at the Twisted Rail Brewery & enjoyed their clam jam, it was delicious, hope to return next year😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
We will be glad to have you return in the future. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Awesome getaway at the stay awhile cottage on Honeoye Lake

Owner was awesome - easy to communicate with and the check in process was very smooth. Cottage was exactly as advertised, clean and well maintained. Our family had fun swimming, boating, fishing, playing games, cooking out and enjoying the cottage life! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Very relaxing

This is a lovely property. The owners provide a clean and comfortable space. The neighborhood was calm and quiet. Nice lake access. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you Yvonne and Terry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

A life time of memories, all rolled up into a week!

A life time of memories, all rolled up into a week! Leading up to our Family week at "The Stay Awhile" cottage. Had many texts and emails between Yvonne and I. She was amazingly detailed in all her responses. Answering all our questions on the facilities and attractions in and around the lake. Upon arrived, we met Yvonne and Terry in person, and they provided us the tour of the cottage. First observation was how much larger the living areas were. The view was spectacular from the front room. The kitchen was very well supplied, along with the bathrooms. Our Grand Child loved the shelves of story books. When I opened the chest of games her eyes lit up. Once outside we found the patio furniture, gas grill and fire pit. We even were taught the game of washers by Terry! The dock was perfect for fishing and swimming. They even have weed suppression material around the swim area to keep the weeds at bay. This place had so much to offer, and the owners are wonderful people. They even provided us a wonderful gift bag with family made items and a personal note from from our hosts! We loved our stay so much, we went ahead and booked are stay for next year! Thank you Yvonne and Terry!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

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

Stay Awhile Cottage = Memories Forever!

A great surprise! The description was accurate. The picture was realistic...it was just that little extra outside and inside that made it even better! Great parking ! The set up perfect for family fun and conversations. A supply of board games inside brought back challenges of yesterday with a mixture of generations meeting the new challenge. The living - dining room easy to gather, move around & enjoy food & fun. Great view of lake at sunrise from the comfy sitting area inside or on the patio...12 feet from the lapping lake water. The lake satisfies all ages. Swimmers, kayaking, boating, fishing and best of all lake watchers. Even an overcast WNY day has beauty on Honeoye Lake at "Stay Awhile Cottage".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Perfect week

This cottage was everything I thought it would be and more. Thank you so much to Yvonne and Terri for letting us use this amazing cottage and being so helpful! Hope to be there again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Great Property

We had a great time at this property. It was very clean and exactly as described. The pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2020
That's a very kind thing for you to say. We are happy you found our cottage to be a nice vacation spot! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Yvonne was very welcoming and the communication was great. The property was just as described. Great location too! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2021
Matt's family was very friendly and really seemed to enjoy their stay. They left the home as clean as when they arrived and I highly recommend them.
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