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Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Beach
We have awesome sun sets at the cabin.  

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Large driveway holds multiple cars or trucks with boats.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Branchport, NY
  • Place, Italy Town Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes

We are Vrbo Premier Host and our cabins are located on Italy Hill, in the heart of the Finger Lakes, in Yates County NY. Italy Hill is the 33rd highest peak in NYS.

We are an easy 20 minute drive from Keuka and Canandaigua lakes which have multiple boat launches and stores for renting water toys. We are close to many good restaurants and to shopping.

There are also 3000 acres of state land and parks within minutes for the outdoors-man/woman and for the serious hiker to explore. Our recently renovated two story cabin is situated on 1.8 acres with all amenities provided for a stress free vacation.

Enjoy your coffee in the morning with deer, turkey and a number of other wildlife species right off one of the cabins' three porches. Enjoy a nice bon fire while taking in the unbelievable beauty of the areas night sky.

The cabin has two BRs upstairs with queen size beds and a downstairs 3rd BR has a trundle bed with two twin size mattress. The full bathroom has plenty of room for the morning rush with pine accents throughout.

The living room has a large screen TV with Roku stick. Both upstairs BRs have a TV with local stations. There is also fiber optic WiFi. So please come stay with us and enjoy our beautiful countryside and what the area has to offer.

There’s just too much to do, be it hiking, fishing, wineries, antique shopping, you name it. Most cell phones will work at the cabin, depending on your provider and the weather but if you need a signal, one typically can get it on the road or a short distance down it.

The cabins’ driveway can comfortably hold two or three cars or more if you don’t mind backing out of the driveway. Trucks with boats in tow are fine too. We have a grill for cooking steaks on the porch after a hard day enjoying the finger lakes or guest can cook inside with a fully functional kitchen with stove, refrigerator and microwave.

Branchport and Keuka Lake State Park is a 10 minute drive, as is Prattsburgh. Naples is 15 minutes away and Penn Yan about 20. All three have Dollar and general stores for buying groceries. Penn Yan is the biggest town, with a cinema and more choices than the other area towns. However, one can’t beat Joseph’s fruit stand in Naples for freshly cooked pies, cakes, and bread as well as awesome fruits and veggies, as well as Lynnie Lou’s ice cream but Penn Yan has buckwheat pan cakes, Indian Pines Farm market and two ice cream stores, Seneca Farms and Macs Dairy bar! Oh the choices!

Please check out our other cabins, "The Green, Green Grass of Home", Vrbo I.D. no. 9457683. This cabin is also newly renovated and can hold up to 6 guests. Our couples retreat is the "Fox in the Henhouse", Vrbo property I.D. no. 7689244ha. Its 100% newly remodeled and sleeps up to 5 guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 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

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

About the area

Branchport

Located in Branchport, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Canandaigua Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Branchport, NY

What's nearby

  • Italy Town Hall - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hunt Country Vineyards - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Keuka Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Keuka Lake - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 25 min drive - 22.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Redwood Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Roots Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Neapolitan - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Luigi's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Naples Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Recently Renovated 3 BR (Jewel) in the Heart of Finger Lakes located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Italy Town Hall and within 9 miles (15 km) of Prattsburgh Village Square Park and Prattsburgh Town Hall. Prattsburg Free Library and Hunt Country Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect for what we needed. Very private and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Girls weekend

Had an amazing weekend at your cabin, loved the location and we would definitely love to come back with our husbands
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Finger Lakes

This places was secluded but still close to a lot of hikes and the finger lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Felt at home on the range

Very cute cabin. Beautiful location. Great quality time with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome cabin in a perfect location

Squeaky clean and comfortable! Awesome hilltop views. Convenient location for hiking, shopping and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Branchport. Definitely a place to get away from it all! The cabin was well stocked with all things needed for a comfortable stay. And the surrounding area is breathtaking! An all around wonderful stay. I didn’t want to leave. Thank you Gary and Dawn
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi H.

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

Second Stay

This was our 2nd time staying at this property, as we enjoyed it so much the first trip! We love that the cabin is quiet and private, while still being just a short drive to vineyards, lakes, restaurants and more. We did have to reset the router a few times as service would cut out, but that’s no biggie (and expected with the amount of wind when we visited). Such a wonderful place to relax, with all the comforts of home. We can’t wait to return for a 3rd time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore M.

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

Greatest Time Ever

The cabin was beautiful. Having a back ground in law enforcement and coming to this cabin felt like heaven. So peaceful and quiet. The owners responded quickly to our texts and were very nice. The town was just as phenomenal! What an awesome stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colette A.

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

Great place to relax

We had a wonderful stay the cabin is clean comfortable and quiet. It was just what we needed. Close to wineries which was one reason we were there. Gary was very informative and a wonderful host. We have stayed at his other cabins and will continue to book his cabins as they are all wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Nice cottage, beautifully remodeled, and well stocked with the things we forgot to bring.

See above
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia D.

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

Short stay

Our stay was for three nights but we were gone all day both days we were there. The house was very cute but there were a few problems. The motion sensor light was turned off so was unable to sense our motion on arrival. The stove would not turn on. It sparked but wouldn’t light. I think maybe the propane was turned off. The sulfur smell of the hot water was so overwhelming that it was basically unusable. The cold water was fine. The furniture was all very comfortable and the wi-fi worked well. The coffee pot reservoir leaked all over the counter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Stay for the Eclipse

My friends and I stayed here for a few nights as a base to see the eclipse. The cabin had the essentials and is located in a nice, quiet location. Internet is extremely fast and the water was fine once it had been run a little while (as the host mentions). Be aware that the second queen is not in a bedroom - no door/privacy from downstairs and is walk-through to the main bedroom. Kitchen is also not stocked for any meaningful cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danae O.

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

Family mini vacation

Location was perfect in that we were looking for a "camping" experience with all modern amenities. The cabin is the epitome of rural but an easy driving distance to town and all that Penn Yan has to offer. A cozy cabin feel but with enough privacy for a multigenerational family to sleep peacefully. Every thing we needed was provided for, dishes, bedding, etc. A beautiful yard, just the right size to chase toddlers as well as a basketball hoop and ring toss game. At dark, the frog chorus with toasted marshmallows was a perfect wind down after shopping at The Windmill, visiting the children's parks by Keuka Lake, and showing off the small hometown we grew up in. Thank you for having such a nice alternative to a boring hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My getaway in this property was AMAZING! We loved it!! Is so quiet away from noises very private, we actually stayed there because I wanted to visit warming glen and is 1 hour driving from there we saw many beautiful views, the keuka lake is very close to the property we went there, we also visited a local winery we have so much fun! The property land is in excellent conditions, the only thing is the se cons floor where the bedrooms are is very hot and there is no AC in there, the days I stood the weather was kinda chilly so it was ok maybe in summer get super hot, I would love to have to visit this beautiful place again, thank you to the host for letting us stay in this loving place with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not a pleasing experience - we left a day before our stay was to end

Location was very nice but Initially had trouble locating- only one 4”x4” post and 3024 was very hard to read; main problem was with the water (had signs that they had to drill a new well) could not flush the toilet more than once without waiting for water tank (or whatever) to refill we were afraid to take a shower in case the water ran out before we were done - so no showers during our stay; were unable to use second floor bedrooms because the steps were not suitable for 80+ year olds even though we have no handicaps - therefore husband slept in top of trundle bed and wife slept on the large sofa; the heater in the living room is very noisy especially if you have to sleep in there and the smell emitting from it smelled like a dead mouse; there was a loose board in bathroom; cabin floor slants at an angle from kitchen into living room; and the Roku programming is something we never experienced (had to watch The Beverly Hillbillies) and couldn’t even get the Phillies playoff game - your WiFi was excellent and we enjoyed the electric fireplace in the entry room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet place. We will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the quietness and scenery of the area. We found the cabin very cozy. The only thing we would say is that it is very remote for anyone looking to stay here and the roads close to the cabin are very rough but the cabin itself is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice excluded place. Highly recommend.Very clean ! Well stocked with kitchen supplies/utensils and bath/kitchen towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and location. Very homely feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Took advantage of their fire pit. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a breeze, everything was perfect, even the weather. Close to our favorite wineries and brew pubs. Visited a park and got our walking in. Meet up with friends and had a very memorable 4 days. Thank you. Jmc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Off The Grid

Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, very quiet,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cozy cabin. Very accommodating and comfortable. A great weekend getaway. Thank you . We enjoyed our time in the Finger Lakes. We will visit again. Warm regards, The Leasher's and The Dunn's
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful stay. It was exactly as advertised which is always nice. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Dawn Socola

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My grandparents came to the US in 1903 and 1908. After living in Illinois, and Alabama, they moved to New York and purchased our original family farm in November of 1934. My father grew up there and over the years, his family struggled to pay the high property taxes that NY is known for. In order to continue to pay taxes, they would split off a small portion of the farm, build a cabin on it and sell it in order to keep the remainder of the farm going.

I grew up down the road on a farm my parents purchased after being married on February 18th, 1950. Six children were raised on this farm and my brother still lives there to day.

I didn't want the life of a farmer. I love farming and farmers but I saw the long days, 7 days a week my parents worked to support a family of 8. I wanted to travel and see different parts of the US and the world. I headed off to college in Rochester NY and went to school full time and worked a full time night job to pay my tuition. On weekends, I had a 2nd job and working both allowed me to graduate debt free and with a background/work ethic to be an engineer who worked on CAT Scans/MRI's until a work accident left me permanently partially disabled. I was out of work 18 months & told I'd never work again but coming from tough Polish stock, that wasn't an option. So I joined a start up company in Rochester and was employee number 5. We took this company to being in the Rochester Top 100 private companies and also grew it to over 100 employees before it was sold to a public company in 2012.

That's the year (2012) that my lovely wife & I started our own company in Rochester. We began with 12 employees and have 30 now. Getting closer to retirement & not always trusting the stock market, we decided to diversify and invest in the area I grew up. The first thing we did was purchase the cabins which were part of the original family farm and we are now renovating these so you too can enjoy the history and beauty of this area.

Why they chose this property

We are Vrbo Premier Host and our cabins are located on Italy Hill, in the heart of the Finger Lakes, in Yates County NY. Italy Hill is the 33rd highest peak in NYS.

Dawn and I set up our cabins as if we were going to stay there ourselves. We've traveled all over the US, Canada, Europe and South Africa and in those travels we've noted both the good and bad of staying outside your own home. We've taken this experience and tried to make your stay as uneventful as possible (concerning the cabin) so you could remember all of the fun things you did on your vacation.

What makes this property unique

We are 20 minutes from two of the most gorgeous lakes in the whole United States. There are so many outdoor related things to do, that I can't even begin to mention them. Throw in the wineries, distilleries, restaurants, shopping and natural beauty of the area and the Finger Lakes can't be beat.

Why stay in a hotel when you can have a complete house for a few dollars more. Dawn and I grew up in families that had very little. In fact, we didn't take family vacations other than going to FL to see my grand parents, so we wanted to keep the pricing of our cabins low enough that a working man or woman could bring their family and enjoy the area without breaking the bank.

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