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Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway!

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Exterior
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Breakfast bar
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marietta, NY
  • Otisco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Skaneateles Lake
  • Syracuse University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Middle floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway!

This beautiful home boasts over 2400 square feet of living space. It has four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathooms. It is situated on beautiful Otisco Lake and less than twenty minutes away from Skaneateles and Destiny Mall USA.
Drive up to hike the nearby 90 foot tall Carpenter's waterfall near Skaneateles or Tinker Falls in Tully NY. Explore the Village of Skaneateles' unique shops, boutiques and world class restaurants. Take the 5/20 drive while exploring the wine country, rolling hills and the Finger Lakes Region of beautiful Upstate New York. Near us is 1911 apple orchard, song mountain ski resort and several golf courses.

The Space:
On the main level there is an open floor plan with a spacious living area, modern kitchen with granite counters and dining room seating for (8). The second level has a Master bedroom with on suite jacuzzi bathtub and queen bed, guests bedrooms with queen bed. Fully furnished with linens, livingroom and kitchen ammenities. Pamper yourself with the luxuries of a home theater, hot tub, downstairs sauna and internet service. Catch up on some reading on the wrap around deck, or just veg in our covered hot tub and open porch overlooking the lake.
There is a dock, fire pit, and over 80 feet of private lakefront for you to enjoy! If you brought your fishing gear - catch some fish off the dock!

The lake is not swim-ready until mid-June unless you are a very hardy soul! Sit on the front deck and you may see our resident eagles. The sunsets from the deck are absolutely magnificent!
Rent a party boat from the local marina to tool around our beautiful lake and motor up to "lakeside vista" and enjoy one of our local eateries. You can bring your own boat and dock at the marina nearby.

We look forward to hearing from you! This one you don't want to miss offers time to connect and rejuvenate your soul...

Property manager

angela and Wayne watkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Can be discussed upon rental
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Can be discussed upon rental
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

About the area

Marietta

Located in Marietta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Bear Swamp State Forest, while John D. Barrow Art Gallery and Skaneateles Historical Society are cultural highlights.
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Marietta, NY

What's nearby

  • Otisco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Syracuse University - 35 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 36 min drive - 35.3 km
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 37 min drive - 34.1 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 44 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 37 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glen Haven Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪1820 House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Vista - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amber Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vernak's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming lake side retreat great for family time or a romantic getaway! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Otisco Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Vesper Hills Golf Club and Skaneateles Lake. Song Mountain Resort and Bear Swamp State Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamyra C.

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

Great family stay for Syracuse graduation

The house was a short drive from the Syracuse campus. We enjoyed the beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Beak and Skiff was very close by and made for a great afternoon outing! Wish we had more time to enjoy the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Family Vacay

House was perfect and we enjoyed our time together!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor J.

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

Great Lake side house

Enjoyed our stay and easy checkin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

WONDERFUL!

The house has all you will need. Loved the theater in the basement. The hosts were very responsive. A wonderful stay. I would like to come back in the summer months!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marianne m.

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

Beautiful weekend stay!!

The home offered everything you could need. It was also very clean. The view was amazing!! To walk right outside to the lake was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Amazing home and view

Absolutely amazing home! It was even beautifully decorated for fall. Loved all of the amenities. 5 star stay. 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred Y.

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

Perfect place on the lake

The house has everything you need. Beautiful views, plenty of space and even entertainment if it rains! We loved our stay there, it was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Long weekend get-away

Wonderful location. Wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry n.

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

Beautiful house on the lake

Beautiful property right on the lake. Views from the decks are fantastic. Property owner was responsive. Marina is next door that rents boats and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Family getaway

The lake house was a perfect fit for our family and we had a great time. We Would definitely stay again. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indi K.

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

Great location and property

My family and I stayed here and we could have not been happier with everything. The location and the property is great. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating with all our needs. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Beautiful views!

This property was gorgeous! We loved the deck and views. Angela was always very quick to respond with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Family get together

Listing and pictures were accurate and we really enjoyed our stay. The house had an incredible expansive deck with great views of the lake. The downstairs had a game room, bar, movie theatre and a great place to hangout. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Amazing House!!!

What a beautiful home! The house was perfect and well stocked and the views were spectacular! The kids had a great time renting kayaks, and we all enjoyed relaxing on the decks, playing games and watching movies every night! Our hosts were so nice and helpful and we are so appreciative of them sharing their lovely home with us! We would love to come back again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had an amazing time for a family getaway. We spent a lot of time in the basement rec area using the pool table and dart board. The yard was large enough for cornhole and the deck areas were great sitting spots to watch the lake. We also had a fire one night. We rented a pontoon boat from the campground/marina right across the street so we could walk there which was convenient. House is well stocked and pictures are just as advertised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Greg C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

View & deck worth it

Pros: * Deck and fire pit very nice; loved the view * Basement was fun- pool table and tv area with recliners *plenty to do in area Cons: *1 bed downstairs not comfortable *Lots of fingerprints on windows & doors *oppressive smell from multiple glade plug ins *lake muddy & murky- not good to swim in *hot tub not hot- barely warm
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

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

Great house!

House was very nice, basement great for kids etc. House on busy road, so watch the kids. Only 2 restaurants on the lake, but Skaneateles is 15 mins with plenty to do. Owners very nice and responsive. Great fishing on north lake side, house is on south end, which is cut off from main lake by a causeway, with a small "cut through" for boats to go back and forth, but not a long ride by boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Beautiful Home

Amazing home right on the Lake, we had 6 of us stay for my daughters wedding the house was perfect. I just wish we had more time to enjoy the hot tub and game room. We are planning on coming back when our schedule is a little less hectic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Beautiful waterfront property

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely waterfront home with gorgeous windows letting in lots of natural light. The porch is beautiful and peaceful. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. The lower floor is everything a person could want for family entertainment and the house was stocked with toys that our children enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

First family vacation

This was our first family vacation in years and it was great! The house was exactly as described, spacious, well-appointed, well taken care of and had everything we could ever need and then some. The lake view (and access) were just incredible and the porch swing was a favorite for everyone. Our hosts were amazing-very friendly, very helpful and easy to reach/communicate with, really lovely people. We definitely recommend the house and them and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

House of N.

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

Quick Family Getaway

The house and hosts were amazing. The hosts allowed us to change our dates when we experienced an unplanned family event. The house was beautifully decorated.When a snowstorm arrived, we decided to cancel our day trip and took advantage of the basement/game room. When we were not playing pool or board games, we were in the hot tub or watching movies in the theatre style seats.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Absolutely Perfect

The photos accurately depicted the home. The beauty of the scenery is best captured in person. There was something for everyone in the family. Some preferred the games, others the sauna. I loved the middle deck. It was relaxing just to sit there and take in the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

Perfect Setting

The property was just as pretty as it shows in the pictures. The house was very clean and beautifully decorated. We had a great time using the pool table and video games in the downstairs as well as playing games at the dining room table. There was pleanty of room in the back for playing cornhole and a frisbee game we brought. The view of the lake was perfect from the deck and the back yard and we all took a dip in the lake from the dock. The store across the street was just a few steps away and you can also rent a boat there and just walk about 2 minutes to the marina to board. The host was wonderful and was right on top of everything we asked about. My family had an awesome vacation there and I wouldn't hesitate to rent the house again. Do not miss this house if you are going to the finger lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

So Peaceful!

What a great time was had!! This house literally had everything!! We ate ever meal that we had on the deck over looking lake. Enjoyed movies on the big screen with reclining seats. The house was clean and well stocked. We spent most of the days either in the lake, sitting by the lake, or on the patio or deck overlooking the lake:). The hot tub was super relaxing also. Short ride to Skaneateles, great town, shops, restaurants, and waterfront to enjoy. I highly recommend a trip to Beak and Skiff Apple Hill Campus and 1911 Tasting Room!! So beautiful there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vidula K.

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

Right on the lake, perfect for relaxing or exploring the finger lakes region

On the eastern bank of the easternmost of the finger lakes, this property is close enough to both Syracuse and Skeneatles if one wants an evening out. There are decks on each level with an unobstructed view of the lake and direct access to it from the lowest level. The kitchen is very well-appointed with lots of condiments and spices to supplement your stock. There is even a home theater in the basement, and a sauna. The one quibble I had was that it could do with some comfortable chairs indoors for people to sprawl and read a book, instead of the large formal dining table. However, there is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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