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The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!

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A cozy interior with a dining area, a seating bench, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a wall clock, a thermostat, and a 'DREAM' sign.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A two-story house with a blue door, a small porch, and a view of a lake.
A cozy room with a round table, a bench with cushions, a bookshelf, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Romulus, NY
  • Place, Buttonwood Grove Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Romulus

Located in Romulus, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Treleaven Wines and Dutch Harvest Farm.
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Map
Romulus, NY

What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Seneca Lake - 15 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Sampson State Park - 15 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Cornell University - 42 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Buttonwood Grove Winery. Goose Watch Winery and Thirsty Owl Wine Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, upstairs bedrooms were kind of warm and only had 1 full bathroom and it was oddly placed on the first floor. But that should not deter you from renting this place as it’s truly a great place to stay. Oh and such beautiful views from the deck and easy access for paddle boarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s location, beautiful views from the deck, and easy access to the lake for paddleboarding. We appreciate your feedback regarding the upstairs temperature and bathroom layout as well. It’s wonderful to hear these details didn’t keep you from having a great stay, and we hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and had all the amenities you need. We also, enjoyed being on the lake kayaking and tubing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you for the 10/10 rating! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay and found the home clean and well-equipped. It sounds like you made the most of your time on the lake with kayaking and tubing! Thank you for choosing Finger Lakes Premier Properties, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable lakeside getaway soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls weekend at the French cottage! This location is wonderful and close to many wineries. The place is decorated with such detail. Would rent again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great girls' weekend at the French Cottage and enjoyed its charming décor and convenient location near many wineries. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again and again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Great place to stay on the lake, close to breweries and wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
Hi Leslie, Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay

house was perfect - well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, exactly as listed

Perfect location and exactly as listed. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Place was clean, air conditioning worked great (brand new split units), kayaks were perfect, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time while staying at this cottage. We really loved being right on the lake and having 4 kayaks for the family to use. My boys loved taking nightly kayak adventures after dinner and fishing right off the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Jennifer, thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad your family enjoyed the lakefront setting and those evening kayak adventures—what a great way to end the day. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June vaca

This house was perfect for our family of 4! We absolutely loved the location right on the lake and used the kayaks and fire pit. We saw beautiful sunrises and enjoyed the peacefulness of the lake during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Hi Shelby, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad the house was a perfect fit for your family and that you enjoyed the kayaks, fire pit, and those beautiful sunrises. We’d love to host you again for another peaceful lakeside getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day Weekend Get Away

Enjoyed a nice long weekend with family up on Cayuga lake. Very relaxing, beautiful weather exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelorette Weekend

This was perfect for our Bachelorette weekend! Clean and comfortable with amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Views

The property is very clean, easy access and great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

French cottage beauty

Lake views stunning… clean and comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakehouse

Great location and very quiet. The house was comfy and the amenities were appreciated. Being right on the lake was amazing and the provided kayaks were wonderful to pop out on the lake at any given time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

French cottage

Well appointed. lovely property! The only thing that could have been better was the weather! Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We loved the house, very spacious and comfortable. Great views! Definetly enjoyed being out on the deck and dock. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy cottage in a great location.

Cute cottage. Nice to have kayaks. Had all the basic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Outdoors- lots of spiders on the dock!! Otherwise all good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and appreciate your note about the dock area. We’ll be sure to share this with our maintenance team for review. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay on the lake!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing weekend

Nice property, parking is tight ( 2 trucks and boat trailers) dock could use some attention
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Hi Jerry, Thanks for staying with us and for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the property and appreciate your notes on parking and the dock — we’ll share them with our team. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended family weekend

Finger lakes region is a unique place with plenty to offer. This lake house was clean updated with all lake house essentials kayaks, floaties and barbecue grill. Located central cayuga wine country between downtown Seneca Falls and Ithaca. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and clean. The only negative-if you can call this a negative- is that there was no stash of plastic wrap or foil to wrap leftovers and no salt and pepper. Every place we have rented on VRBO had these.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad everything was clean and just as described. We appreciate the note about kitchen staples—your feedback is helpful and will be shared with our team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mini getaway

My husband and I decided on a last minute honey moon. Our only regret was not staying longer! We had so much fun visiting tons of wineries, sitting by the lake and fishing, and just relaxing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us- we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay on Cayuga

Lovely house that was perfectly appointed for us. Clean, fun, not too “precious” with delicate things everywhere. Weather was beautiful as was the view property managers were over quick to fix a leaky pipe and a hornets nest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Hi Alessandra, Thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad that we were able to fix the leaky pipe and hornets nest promptly so that you could enjoy your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, upstairs very warm Air Conditioner did not work.

Friendship trip was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We loved the house as well as the lake view and access. Everything was clean and well-taken care of. We didn’t have any issues where we needed to contact the owners. The only complaint we had is that there weren’t more food options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
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