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Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot • Sleeps 8

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More space. More privacy. More lake. You won’t find another property like this—108’ of private shoreline and 2.5 acres all to yourself.
Bring your boat—or rent one nearby—and enjoy full access from your private dock with kayak steps and swim ladder.  Please note the docks are typically not in October through March due to potential cold weather and ice.
It’s hard to tell where the living room ends and the view begins— lakefront relaxation at its finest.
The kind of lakefront no one else offers. Expansive shoreline, full privacy, and views that make early mornings worth it.
Front-row seats to the sunrise by day, glowing fire pit by night— all right on the lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Owasco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Emerson Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Landing Area with Beds

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot • Sleeps 8

Welcome to The Cottage at Poplar Cove, a peaceful, lakefront escape on a rare 2+ acre double lot with over 100 feet of private, level shoreline on beautiful Owasco Lake.

Whether you’re sipping coffee with a view, chasing fireflies across the yard, or launching a kayak right from the water’s edge, this is the kind of lake getaway that creates lifelong memories - for families, couples, and friend groups alike.

This thoughtfully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sleeps 8 comfortably and offers the perfect mix of relaxation, recreation, and connection to everything the Finger Lakes region has to offer.



🌅 Why You’ll Love It Here
• Over 2 acres of open yard space - a true rarity on the lake
• 108 feet of private lakefront with easy, level access
• Panoramic lake-facing windows and gorgeous natural light
• Fire pit, games, and lawn toys for laid-back fun
• Located on a quiet stretch of Owasco’s west side
• Just minutes to town for groceries, gas, and dining
• Short drive to Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, and hiking

Whether you’re booking a romantic weekend, a multi-generational family trip, or just looking for somewhere peaceful to unwind, this spot delivers the space, privacy, and lake access you’re likely not finding elsewhere.



🛏️ The Sleeping Arrangements
• Master Suite (Downstairs) – King bed + en suite bathroom
• Upstairs Bedroom – Queen bed + Full bed + lake views
• Loft Area – Twin-over-twin trundle bed (2 twins total) – perfect for kids or extra guests

Each sleeping area is comfortably appointed with fresh linens, soft lighting, and a touch of lakeside charm.



🛁 Bathrooms (2 Total)
• Downstairs Bathroom (en suite to king bedroom)
• Upstairs Full Bathroom off main stairwell

Both are fully stocked with bath towels, starter toiletries, and a hair dryer for guest use.



🛋️ Living Spaces

The main floor features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area designed for togetherness. Whether you’re cooking a shared meal or just curling up with a book, you’ll feel right at home.
• Living Room: Plush seating, smart TV, electric fireplace, and panoramic windows overlooking the lake
• Dining Area: Table for 6–8 with scenic views
• Kitchen: Fully stocked with full-size appliances, dishware, cookware, drip coffee maker, toaster, and more



🌳 Outdoor Living

This is where the property truly shines.
• Huge open yard for kids, yard games, or just soaking it all in
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs for evening s’mores under the stars
• Picnic table + grill for outdoor meals
• Level lakefront makes swimming, fishing, or kayaking easy
• Private dock for sunbathing or launching small watercraft
• Quiet, family-friendly street with plenty of room to park

This is the type of lakefront that’s hard to come by - room to play, space to breathe, and water that feels like it’s all yours.



📍 Location, Location
• 10 min to Auburn for groceries, restaurants, and shops
• Close to Finger Lakes wine trails, golf courses, and state parks
• Explore nearby Emerson Park, Fillmore Glen, or Skaneateles
• Enjoy seasonal farmers markets, ice cream spots, and local breweries
• Less than 5 min to boat launch if you’re bringing your own watercraft or renting

Whether you’re here for lake life or adventure, this is a central home base with peace and privacy built in.



🧼 Amenities & Essentials
• High-speed WiFi
• Smart TV in living room
• Window AC unit in Master
• Washer & dryer
• Full kitchen with cooking basics
• Fresh linens, towels, and toiletries
• Starter paper goods and dish soap
• Pack ‘n Play and kids’ games available



👋 Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire home and property, including the full yard, lakefront, dock, fire pit, and all indoor spaces.

Check-in is seamless with a smart lock, and you’ll receive a digital guidebook before arrival with everything you need to enjoy your stay.



This is one of our favorite places to get away, and we love sharing it with families, couples, and small groups looking to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes.



📌 Please Note:

A separate rental agreement is required to finalize your reservation. We’ll send it shortly after booking - your reservation will be confirmed once it’s signed.

Property manager

Lauren and Jeff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small dog is allowed, w/approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Security Deposit hold required of $300. Deposit to be processed by Host on Guest's Credit Card.
There is no smoking/vaping allowed on the property. Pets must be pre-approved. No parties.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Skaneateles Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Emerson Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Harriet Tubman Home - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fingerlakes Mall - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sakura Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Tooles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100' Lakefront! Large Yard! Games/Toys! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot • Sleeps 8?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot • Sleeps 8 on 1 August 2025 start from NZ$1,689.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 100' Lakefront! Large Yard! Games/Toys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100' Lakefront! Large Yard! Games/Toys!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 100' Lakefront! Large Yard! Games/Toys! located?

This family-friendly Auburn cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to get ready for a wedding! Lauren was great and has a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great weekend getaway

House was beautiful inside and had an amazing view of the lake my family and I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela S.

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

Beautiful location

We had an amazing stay. Home was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emil R.

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

Perfect visit

From ease of finding the house to all the amenities everything was simply perfect. The furniture was comfortable with an amazing lake view. The bed was great and water pressure was wonderful. We will definitely go back. I spoiled my wife with homemade waffles and bacon thanks to well provisioned kitchen. Auburn downtown was 9 minutes away which was the best of many years of staying at lake houses. Lots of good restaurants and Wegmans/tops.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

The Peaceful Place

All if us enjoyed the peacefulness of the property and the convenience of it's location to the activities and the town of Auburn. Thank you for making our stay so welcoming and providing us with everything we could have needed away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect, peaceful cottage for a weekend away with girlfriends. Great central location to visit so many spots within the finger lakes. The hosts were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana W.

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

Wonderful

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The home is located on a beautiful part of the lake. We took advantage of the kayaks and explored other parts of the lake. The fire pit was a great gathering spot in the evening. The home itself is very clean and comfortable. Overall a wonderful stay and we plan on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Everything we needed and more

The property was exceptional. The cottage had everything we needed. I could not have been more relaxed or happier sitting by the lake watching my family truly enjoying our time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Poplar Cove Was Perfect

We loved staying at this property - it had wonderful amenities, loads of kayaks, outdoor chairs, a fire pit - we had family members on the lake who could boat over, and we all enjoyed the deck and lawn. Beds super comfy! It was close to Auburn for shopping. We'd kayak every morning. Just great for a few days totally relaxing on a lake. Hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Relaxation

We absolutely loved every moment of our stay. Lauren was excellent at communicating. The kitchen was so well stocked. It was awesome having sheets and (nice!) towels provided. Nice touches, such as plentiful phone chargers and shampoo/conditioner. So many fun activities to use from kayaks to lawn games. The location was ideal, feeling very private. Having a dock to bring our boat so great.Would rent again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah G.

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

Family Get Away

The property was beautiful and very homey. Big living room. The bathrooms were on the smaller side & “upstairs” had low ceilings. I would say anyone over 5’5 would have to watch their head. Kitchen lacked a few basic cookware. Other than that, property was wonderful. Loved drinking my morning coffee on the back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James K.

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

Beautiful!!

Everything was absolutely amazing about this place. View was great, home was so nice. The only complaint that I had was the price for the cleaning crew. Compared to others it was quite high. But overall a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

Absolutely the BEST!!!!!

Absolutely beautiful, comfortable home! Stunning location, right on the lake with amazing views from all the windows and lots of outdoor space to play. Beds were quite comfortable, kitchen well stocked, and the house was very clean. We were there in the winter, so couldn't take advantage of all the equipment for summer activities, but everything you need for water activities, barbecues and hanging out around a fire pit are there. The best part was the host, Lauren. She was so kind and easy to communicate with. It was a lovely and thoughtful surprise to find she decorated the home for the holidays, as we spent Christmas there. She went out of her way to make us feel at home. Looking forward to coming back !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Lakeside Gem

Our group had a wonderful stay at this cozy lakeside Gem. The property is beautiful and offers a large lakeside area to enjoy the lake views and evening fires. The host was very accommodating and all needs were met. We loved the morning sunrises and quiet setting. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

A great escape right on the water

We had a blast staying on Owasco. Morning trips on the kayaks followed by exploration of the surrounding areas was great. A quick trip to Cayuga or Skaneateles gives you infinite options for food, drink and entertainment!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Lakeside Retreat

We had an excellent stay at this property! The view was unbelievable and the house was comfy and clean. I loved the app that the hosts offered that gave us clear instructions for check in/out. The best part was being able to bring my dog along for the trip! 100% recommend. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect Lake View

Loved the view, water toys, and lake access. There were only 4 of us and more than enough room. Really cozy and clean. Would be happy to stay again sometime in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lauren and Jeff

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Hi there! I’m Lauren, my husband Jeff and I purchased this property in 2021 and poured our hearts into a full renovation, updating nearly everything from top to bottom with the help of our kids. What began as a fixer-upper quickly became a labor of love - and today, The Cottage at Poplar Cove is one of our favorite places to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Owasco Lake.

From lazy summer days on the water to cozy fall weekends by the fire pit, we’ve made countless memories here as a family - and we’re excited to share the space with other families, couples, and travelers looking for that same experience. Whether you’re here for lakefront fun, wine tasting, hiking, or simply quiet time away from it all, we hope this place becomes just as special to you as it is to us.

We live about 20 minutes away, but visit the lake as often as we can. While we’re not local full-time, we have a dedicated and trusted team in the area to help ensure everything is just right for your stay.

We’re also Superhosts on multiple platforms and take pride in creating warm, welcoming, and consistently 5-star guest experiences. Clean spaces, thoughtful touches, and great communication are always part of the stay -and we’re happy to share reviews or answer questions before you book.

Thanks for considering our home away from home - we’d love to host you!

Why they chose this property

The Cottage at Poplar Cove offers something rare on Owasco Lake: over 2 acres of open space, more than 100 feet of private, level lakefront, and a setting that feels like a peaceful retreat while still being close to everything.

Unlike many lake homes that sit close to neighbors or feel tight on space, this property gives you room to roam, play, relax, and connect - with nature and each other. The rare double lot offers a huge grassy yard, ideal for lawn games, fire pit hangouts, or simply letting kids run free while you sip coffee or a glass of wine with a view.

Inside, the home is thoughtfully laid out for families, couples, or small groups - sleeping up to 8 with flexible bed options and two full bathrooms. The open floor plan and panoramic lake-facing windows make even rainy days feel relaxing. It’s cozy without feeling cramped and well-appointed without being fussy.

Step outside and you’re near everything you need for a memorable stay - local parks, the sand bar, the marina, shopping, restaurants, and a variety of seasonal activities. You’re also close to Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, golf courses, and hiking trails, making this cottage an ideal home base for both relaxation and exploration.

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a couple’s escape, or a memory-making weekend with friends, this cottage checks all the boxes. It’s peaceful, private, well-located, and set up for effortless fun in every season.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage at Poplar Cove offers a rare combination of lakefront charm, privacy, and space - something you don’t often find on Owasco Lake. With over 2 acres of land, a double lot, and over 100 feet of private, level shoreline, this property is designed to give guests the classic cottage experience - with upgraded comfort and functionality throughout.

You’ll have access to the entire home and grounds, including ample parking and room for a boat trailer on the lawn. The property stretches from the road to the lake, giving you full use of the expansive yard, dock, and fire pit area during your stay.

Whether you want to swim, kayak, fish, boat, or just relax by the water—you can do it all from here. We provide kayaks, a canoe, and life jackets (use at your own risk—no lifeguard on duty).

Inside, the home is warm and thoughtfully designed. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, lake views, smart TV, large closet, luggage rack, and wireless phone chargers. The upstairs bedroom offers a queen and full bed, while the loft area includes a twin-over-twin trundle, smart TV, and games - a perfect kid hangout zone.

Panoramic windows in the main living area mean the lake is always in view, rain or shine. A portable AC unit upstairs and ceiling fans help keep things comfortable in warmer weather.

From the layout to the lawn, everything has been set up to welcome families, couples, and small groups looking for connection, comfort, and time well spent. It’s the kind of place where guests return year after year - and we’re honored to share it with you.

Languages:

English

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