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Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY

Waterfront cottage in Sterling with kitchen

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Grandma's Cottage
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sterling, NY
  • Place, Little Sodus Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Oswego
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, del Lago Resort & Casino
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY

This cozy waterfront cottage is furnished with all the basic necessities including towels, bedding and kitchen utensils. The yard has a nice mix of sun & shade overlooking the water. Picnic table, outdoor chairs, fire pit & gas grill are provided. A large floating dock adds another dimension to the space. (A variety of fish have been hooked out there.) It is located on a one lane, private road, that extends to the Blind Sodus Bay peninsula. You will be surrounded by water and wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see bald eagles, herons, beavers, mink, ducks, geese and more. The neighborhood is peaceful and relaxing. PARKING onsite for 2 vehicles with additional parking space available nearby.
Grandma's Cottage is located amongst other seasonal cottages on a 10' right-of-way access road. This road runs along a peninsula that juts out into Blind Sodus Bay. From the back of the cottage your view will be Blind Sodus Creek and the natural wildlife. This creek feeds into Blind Sodus Bay. Across the road from the cottage is Blind Sodus Bay. The neighborhood is quiet but friendly (holiday weekends can be noisy with fireworks). You will be minutes from the Village of Fair Haven and West Side Barrier Pier & Park. Fair Haven State Park/Beach is only 10 minutes away. It is 15 minutes to the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Chimney Bluffs State Park is 20 minutes away. A 10-minute ride will take you to The Sterling Nature Center which has several nice walking trails & lots of wildlife viewing. Colloca Estate Winery is 1 mile away offering, wine tastings, tours, light meals, live music regularly and much more (www.collocawines.com). There are several Charter Boat operators on our neighboring Little Sodus Bay for the fishing enthusiast. The village of Fair Haven has a variety of shops offering everything from fine art & jewelry to tie dye t-shirts. Dining options range from coffee shops to diners to pub/restaurants. The July 4th Independence Day celebration brings the quaint village of Fair Haven to life with street vendors, craft fairs and carnival with live music.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Pet Fee applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors is allowed.
No Smoking Indoors. You may smoke outside.
Pet fee is per pet/per stay. It can be paid upon arrival. Pets are to be supervised and under control when outdoors.
Refrain from allowing pets on the furniture. Do not leave pets unattended indoors unless crated.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fort Ontario State Historic Site and Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fair Haven Beach State Park and Little Sodus Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oswego Speedway or Fulton Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sterling, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Sodus Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 28 min drive - 31.2 km
  • del Lago Resort & Casino - 46 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Onondaga Lake Park - 51 min drive - 77.3 km
  • St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview - 54 min drive - 82.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Colloca Estate Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Frankie's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Cove Restaurant Resort & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardware Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drunkard's High Ground - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's Cottage - Blind Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Little Sodus Bay, West Barrier Bar County Park and Fairpoint Marina. Lake Ontario and Fair Haven Beach State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Perfect for our needs with a lovely view. Many great photo opportunities.Located convenient to places we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, pleasant and comfortable. Waterfront peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

william l.

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

Just a get away

cozzy, quiet , relaxing had to buy a grill on town because grill that was offerd still had burnt food on it from last time it was used
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcel C.

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

Another great stay.

My friends and I had another great stay at Grands Ma's Cabin. Its turned into a yearly visit. Tks again Amy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Couldn’t be better!

I can’t say enough about Grandma’s Cottage! Everything you need is there… the fishing was amazing .. the kayaking was perfect… we saw eagles and herons even caught a huge Muskie one night… thank you again… we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T., Windsor

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

Great little cottage

Very quiet and cozy setting. The place was spotless and well furnished. Everything worked as it should. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

PHILIP W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

review

just the very basics. not located with good view of bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jamey H.

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

Our stay at Grandma’s Cottage.

The cottage is exactly what I expected, it reminded me of all the great times spent at my Grandparents cottage in the finger lakes. It’s an older building, but well kept, clean and comfortable. Everything you need is there and there is ample room for a small family. You are very close to your neighbors and there was very little space to park more than one vehicle. It was close to Fair Haven and Shady Shores which both have access to Lake Ontario. It’s a beautiful area. We had problems with the wi-fi from the start and it didn’t work at all for most of our stay, but no real problem if you can do without it. The owners are close and we’re friendly and Although we had no problems, I feel that they would be readily available. Overall I enjoyed our stay and would return if I get the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neva K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable accommodations, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. The cabin is cute and we loved going out and watching the sunset on the dock. The area is lovely for a nice getaway. It's a walk away from a georgous winery. We will keep in on our list for future visits to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Broken limb on the tree needs to be removed ! Made hard to fish off the dock fishing line kept getting caught on that limb that laying in the water ! Like to come back up in May only if that limb gets remove !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was as described, very clean and well equipped. We were disappointed that the "back bay" was covered with vegetation and unattractive, and there was no water access, though there was a small beach very close by in a nicer body of water... but not on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Lovely spot!

Grandma’s Cottage was even better than the pictures. The location is quiet and beautiful. We were away during the days but the mornings and evenings were calm and we got to see some wildlife, especially many types of birds. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. I was worried the window AC wouldn’t be enough but it did the job! We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

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

Grandmas Cottage

couldn't use the grill or the oven to dirty and had to clean the picture window and should remove the bee hives on the entrance side ! Fishing is good and nice fire pit and picnic table new !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Glimpse of Paradise

Our stay at Grandma's Cottage was perfect. Even prior to arrival it was evident that the hosts gave great attention to details. Upon walking through the front door it was even more evident. The cottage was amply supplied with not only the necessities of life but items of comfort too. The cottage was a perfect fit for our stay. We truly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was superb! The cottage was wonderfully clean and had everything we needed. Even good weather :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Beauty at the bay!

Took my son for his birthday! He enjoys fishing and loves campfires. Skippy rocks at the beach,Fair Haven State Park.. So quiet and peaceful. Cottage was well cleaned and very accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

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

Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay! The cottage is so cozy and homey! We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great place to stay with kids!

It was a clean nice cozy place to stay! Everything you need is there for you, or you can get within 5 miles of the house. Within minutes of being there, my son caught his first fish. The area is private, but I did feel like my fire was going into the neighbor's trailer. My sons had a great time of fishing the area for 3 days and there is a state park really close that is beautiful. Whether you stay on the property or explore you will have a relaxed enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily A.

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

Scammed

Cleaned cottage thoroughly before check out. Upon arriving home I received a message from property owner they were keeping 40 dollars of my security deposit due to some missing towels, a washcloth, and stated a cutting board was melted. The towels did get mixed in with my personal ones. We never saw a cutting board,as all the food was prepped ahead of time and we did all cooking outside. I touched base with the property owner to ask how much the security deposit was since I wasn't aware there was one to see if I could get a partial return. The property owner didn't respond. The most concerning thing is I stayed two years ago and didn't realize I was paying a security deposit and didn't receive a credit after checkout. Very sketchy. Will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Charming cabin

Charming little cabin to enjoy relaxing and fishing. For a great sandy beach and swimming we went to the local park. It was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katman Y.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

A very well maintained and clean cottage! I will be back here again and again when time allows. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Stay at Grandma Cottage

Beautiful country. Cottage was perfect, comfortable beds everything we wanted
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Warren K., Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.

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

Small & Nice

No issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Grandma's Cottage 8/2033

A piece of paradise. A quite and low-keyed vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ed Dodge

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Grandma’s cottage has been in our family for 60+ years. This place is truly an old family cottage. It has been modernized over the years with hot & cold running water, a shower & propane heat. Things it did not have when I stayed there as a child. It was always furnished/decorated with mismatched items handed down from family & friends. That was ok with Grandma. “It’s just a cottage”. That decorating style has carried on throughout the years giving the cottage an eclectic charm.

Why they chose this property

We love our little cottage and the surrounding area. We have chosen to share it as a way to keep it in the family for generations to come. It is maintained and furnished as an owner occupied cottage which will make you feel like an invited guest while our family is away. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

Surrounded by water and wildlife in a peaceful, friendly neighborhood.

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