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5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit

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Room
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hamilton, NY
  • Place, Lake Moraine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colgate University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Turning Stone Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit

The cottage is laid out for easy group living — open kitchen and dining area, smart TVs in every room, and a deck steps from the water. Everything you need is here so you can unpack once and not think twice.

- Beautiful views
- Kayaks & paddleboard
- 2 bedrooms + sofa bed (sleeps 6)
- Lawn games
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Drip & Keurig coffee maker
- Outdoor fire pit
- Complimentary welcome wine
- Linens & towels provided
- 2 bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen & dining room
- Outdoor grill
- Kayaks, longboards & life vests included
- Fire pit with wood provided
- Washer & dryer with soap
- Bed linens, extra pillows & blankets
- Bath & beach towels
- Shampoo & soap
- Complimentary coffee, tea & bottle of wine
- Fast WiFi
- Parking for 3 cars
- Pack & play and highchair available upon request

* Lake Moraine is currently drawn down 10 ft through 2028 for a NYS dam project. *

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2436041vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Earlville Opera House and Oneida Community Mansion House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Village Green and Brimfield Farm Winery. Consider Turning Stone Event Center for a night out or Airborne Adventures Ballooning if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Map
Hamilton, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Moraine - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Colgate University - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 35 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Utica College - 40 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Green Lakes State Park - 55 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ray Brothers BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Solsville - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Copper Cricket Culinary - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min to Colgate, Sleeps 6, Kayaks, Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Hamilton holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Moraine and within 6 mi (10 km) of Colgate University and Reid Athletic Center. Eaton Reservoir and Earlville Opera House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keely K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very attentive host, perfect location. They even went to a lot of trouble to make sure we could still access the water during some lake work. And the welcome wine was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful communication with the host and a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Stay near Colgate

Great location close to Colgate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Lake view and access
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

Great house!

Back for Colgate Reunion and this is a great house with an incredible deck on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this lake home! The setting is absolutely beautiful, with peaceful surroundings and stunning views of the water. The house itself was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spectacular lake set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatta H.

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

Amazing again

This was my second stay I hope to come back again. Love this place. Location is quiet and the home is perfectly equipped.Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful, beautiful and quiet property on the lake right near Colgate University and downtown Hamilton Village.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

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

Fantastic family visit

A fantastic space for our winter weekend visit to Colgate. The house was super clean and cozy, with lots of space to socialize and play games while enjoying the beautiful view of the snow covered lake. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

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

Birthday Weekend

Calm and serene. A beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

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

Perfect long weekend at this lake cottage

We had a relaxing weekend here with everything we needed. We enjoyed the kayaks and the well-stocked kitchen. Water pressure in showers was great, and we appreciated the labeled electrical switches. There were beautiful views out of the many windows. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

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

Eagle

Enjoyed watching the eagle cruise around and fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Beautiful views of Lake Moraine

This lake house is great! It has everything you need inside and two decks to enjoy the lake. the entire living room has windows to enjoy the view. It was super quiet and peaceful when my daughter and I stayed in April. And it's about a 7 min drive to Colgate and only 5 min to price Chopper. :-) Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Excellent Cottage on the lake!

Great location, quiet and quaint. Perfect size for a family of 3. Well appointed, everything well stocked and in very good working order. We rented the cottage for our 30th anniversary and we were not disappointed! Very underrated lake and surrounding area. Everything was wonderful! Thank you Christian for such a beautiful place! We will highly recommend this cottage to everyone we know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Cute Cabin

Very well appointed. Host thought of everything especially in kitchen. Good beds, beautiful view. Rented during March snow storm. Host plowed and shoveled.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great Hamilton NY Find

Great house for up to 4 people. Right on water with a huge patio & deck along with kayaks to use. Well stocked kitchen for those who like to cook. Really great hair dryer in the main bath. Host left a little treat for us and Keurig coffee was complimentary. We stayed 6 days. Only 5 min drive to Colgate University. Would def recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Great Vacation spot!

Wow! A beautiful, clean cabin right on the lake with ALL the amenities. Our host left us a bottle of wine, water in the fridge, and complimentary coffee. So thoughtful! Everything was as advertised and more - We had a GREAT time on the lake - Having the windows open at night was a plus for us since we are from Florida! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Two Trips in One

Perfect location when visiting Colgate University for any reason-- but also right on Lake Moraine, allowing for a beautiful and serene setting in and of itself. The cabin could not have been any more accommodating for our needs- and Christian was extremely responsive. Would definitely recommend for a family of 4 (there's even a pullout couch for a 5th person).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caryn F.

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

Quiet and cozy

Very clean. Great view. Host thought of everything! Perfect weekend getaway with family. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Great Weekend Get Away

Lake house was a beautiful spot to reconnect with college friends and visit downtown Hamilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Perfect and peaceful

The camp is lovely and so is the view. The host is great and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne W.

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

Wonderful!

Great house - very clean and well stocked. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakefront Gem in Hamilton

Spent our Easter weekend at the Lake Moraine Cottage to visit our son (student at Colgate) and relax. We achieved both goals and the cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay. Christian was a great host and obviously put a lot of TLC into the cottage. The location was perfect and Christian has the best deck set up. The cottage is very quaint and comfortable. While the lake is small you still experience the serenity of waterfront and beautiful surroundings. The cottage is very well kept with updated kitchen and bathrooms. Love this area, this location and cottage. Thanks Christian
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great stay

Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christian Crocilla

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