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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hamilton, NY
  • Place, Colgate University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dana Arts Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Reid Athletic Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lake Moraine Cottage · Two Decks · 2 Baths · 5 min Colgate, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate Univer...

Important: Lake Moraine 2026-2028

The New York State Canal Corporation is rehabilitating the Madison Reservoir Dam. The lake is drawn down 10 feet through 2028 to allow construction. The lake is still a lake — kayaking, swimming, fishing, and paddleboarding all continue, and there is no construction noise at the cottage.

What this means for your stay: The shoreline directly behind the cottage is exposed mud at low water. Lake activities for our guests run from the Colgate Boathouse — a short walk down Frank Road, or a 1-minute drive if you'd rather bring your gear by car. There's a dedicated parking lot. Kayaks, paddleboards, and life vests are stored there, available self-serve. Your view from the deck is still the lake — just lower than usual. Project info: canals.ny.gov/Operations-and-Public-Projects/Project-Work/Madison-Reservoir-Dam-Rehab

THE COTTAGE

Two private bedrooms — one queen, one double — plus a pull-out sofa bed for two more. Two full bathrooms (a real luxury on Lake Moraine). The fully-equipped modern kitchen has a fireplace and dining room that opens to the smaller of two decks.

TWO DECKS

Upper patio-paver deck for outdoor dining, board games (jumbo Jenga, Connect 4), and morning coffee. Lower wooden deck wraps the lake side — chimenea at sunset, hammock under the trees for naps and books.

LAKE ACCESS

A short walk down Frank Road takes you to the Colgate Boathouse, where we've staged kayaks, paddleboards, and life vests for our guests. Swim, paddle, fish — all available, just down the road.

THE LOCATION

Three miles to Colgate University and the village of Hamilton — Village Green, restaurants, cafés, shops. Quiet road on Lake Moraine.

VISITING COLGATE? Family Weekend, Reunion, Homecoming, and Commencement sell out fast. Book early.

BOOKING DIRECT? Save the Airbnb service fee at hamiltononthelake.com.

DETAILS

- Sleeps 6 (queen + double + sleeper sofa)

- 2 full bathrooms

- Full kitchen with fireplace

- Outdoor grill, chimenea, hammock

- Washer/dryer

- 50" Roku TV

- Parking for 3

- No pets, no parties, no smoking

- Quiet hours 11 PM - 7 AM

- Self check-in (4 PM check-in / 11 AM check-out)

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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

Adults only
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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

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

About the area

Hamilton

Hamilton is home to this holiday home. Oneida Community Mansion House and Lorenzo State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Village Green and Brimfield View Driving Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Utica Rome Speedway or Unadilla Motocross.
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Hamilton, NY

What's nearby

  • Colgate University - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dana Arts Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Reid Athletic Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Airborne Adventures Ballooning - 20 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Hamilton College - 26 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lower Lake Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ray Brothers BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quack's Village Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Cottage #3, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Moraine Cottage · Two Decks · 2 Baths · 5 min Colgate, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate Univer...?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Moraine Cottage · Two Decks · 2 Baths · 5 min Colgate, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate Univer... on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$622, 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.

How much is parking at Sunset Cottage #3, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate University?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage #3, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage #3, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Cottage #3, Lake Moraine Home #3 Near Colgate University located?

Situated in Hamilton, this holiday home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Colgate University and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Community Memorial Hospital. Airborne Adventures Ballooning and National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 16 miles (25 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. 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

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great stay

Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

Couldn’t have asked for better

From great host to great location this was a excellent stay! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Charming & Cozy

I rented this property for my 2 sons and their families for the Thanksgiving weekend. They thoroughly enjoyed staying in this charming little home, sent me photos and raved about the property in general. The oldest and his wife took a quick dip in the lake, yikes! The cottage is exactly as you see in the photos, nicely decorated with all the amenities you could possibly need!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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Hosted by Christian Crocilla

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