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HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage

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A lakeside property with a wooden deck, a bench, and a large tree.
A playground with a wooden play structure, a picnic table, and a fenced area.
A living room with a television, a fan, and two armchairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of a boat, a painting on the wall, and a lamp beside the bed.
A sign for Sandy Bottom Park and Nature Trail.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Honeoye Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Honeoye, NY
  • Place, Honeoye Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Institute of Technology
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Honeoye

Located in Honeoye, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum and Bristol Valley Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trident Marine and Hunt Hollow. Ready for a night out? Consider Birdhouse Brewing Company and Hemlock Fair. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Honeoye, NY

What's nearby

  • Honeoye Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Letchworth State Park - 42 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Rochester Institute of Technology - 47 min drive - 59.5 km
  • University of Rochester - 57 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mark's Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lock Stock Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Top Shelf Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • Bristol Mountain Morning Star Café

Frequently asked questions

Is HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HONEOYE LAKE - A Cozy Lakefront Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Honeoye, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Honeoye Lake and Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum. Sandy Bottom Park and Birdhouse Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stunning location and comfortable, clean and quiet accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write the nice review of our cottage and the location on a Finger Lake. Glad you enjoyed your stay and had the time to relax. It was nice talking with you and hearing your story and about South Africa. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honoeye vacation

Great location! Friendly and attentive hosts, the house was very clean and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2021
Thank you for the review. We enjoyed having you stay at our cottage and sharing our little piece of paradise. :) Bob & Sally
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Cottage!

Great cottage! Great fishing! Beautiful area of New York. We were well treated by the owners, who live next door to the cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Hope to see you again in the future. Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 26-30, 2023

Bob and Sally are the best hosts we've met! The cottage was clean, well taken care of, and offered great access to the lake. We really enjoyed exploring the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write the very nice review of our cottage and the location on a Finger Lake. Glad you enjoyed your stay and had the day trips you did. It was nice talking with you and we hope you will keep us in mind for future vacations. We would love to have you back. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable, relaxing stay

My husband, son and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lake Honeoye! It was very relaxing and peaceful sitting in the sunroom overlooking the lake. It was a great location and within day trips to Rochester, Seneca Zoo, Letchworth Park and Watkins Glen. Beautiful scenery all around us and Bob and Sally could not have been nicer! I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet, relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write the very nice review of our cottage and the location on a Finger Lake. Glad you enjoyed your stay and had the day trips you did. It was nice talking with you and we hope you will keep us in mind for future vacations. We would love to have you back. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway

This is my second year there and had a great time once again. You could not ask for better hosts in Bob and Sally , what ever you need is right there. I am looking forward to going again next year. I don't think you could find a nicer getaway, thx again John & Sue .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
As always, it is great to have you stay at our cottage. We enjoy visiting with you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and all your kind words. See you soon and again next year :) Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing!

We had a great time. The property was beautiful and extremely clean. Had everything you could want and more. Bob and Sally were amazing hosts, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and were there when we had odd ball requests. Beautiful lake, beautiful time!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We enjoyed meeting you and visiting with you during your stay. It really pleases us that guests enjoy their time on Honeoye Lake as much as we do living here. We hope you will keep us in mind for future vacations. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet and relaxing

We had a very relaxing 2 weeks in this well stocked and very clean cottage. Everything we could have possible needed was provided. Bob and Sally were great hosts. We will see you next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the nice review. It was our pleasure to have you at our cottage. We enjoyed our conversations and will look forward to seeing you again next year. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay at Lake Honeoye vacation rental

The lake view is incredible. The vacation rental is clean with parking and lovely hospitable hosts who visited with us for a few minutes after we arrived. The tranquility and ambiance is incomparable. I could not get enough of the lake view in a safe and friendly neighborhood and reasonable driving distance to hiking and nearby city attractions. I look forward to booking a follow-up stay next year. Check it out. You will love your stay at this vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you for the great review. We enjoyed having you as our guests and are really glad you had such a wonderful time. It's always nice to see guests enjoy themselves at the Lake as much as you did. It was a fantastic week and we enjoyed the conversations and visits with you. We would love to have you come back next year! Bob & Sally :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very peaceful, very comfortable, very clean.

Cleanest rental I've ever had. Well equipped with linens, towels, appliances, utensils. Bob and Sally were upper friendly and helpful. Can't recommend enough. Caught more than 200 bass in a week out of two boats.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We were glad you could come and stay at our cottage this year. Always good to see you and visit. It always amazes us how may fish you are able to catch in your time here. :) Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where do I start? From the moment you enter the cottage, it is a home away from home, everything you could need and then some! Then you walk into the sunroom and are transported to complete relaxation! A beautiful location and the owners are on their game from cleanliness to friendliness. Unfortunately a week goes too quickly. Thank you Bob and Sally for sharing your cottage with us.Nancy and Earl
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We enjoyed meeting you and visiting with you during your stay. It really pleases us that guests enjoy their time on Honeoye Lake as much as we do living here. Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake cottage

The cottage was exactly as advertised. Even bigger than I expected. Very comfortable and had everything that you would need especially in the kitchen. Beautiful morning sunrises. Nicely located to the little town of Honeoye. Planning on going back next year. Bob And Sally were excellent hosts and very helpful with anything you needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and having you stay with us on Honeoye Lake. It will be good to see you next year. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week by the lake!

This was a cozy, clean, well set up, updated cottage, right on Honeoye Lake. We loved the owners, who were just next door, friendly and helpful but allowed us the space and quiet we needed. Had almost all our meals out on the deck, about 30 feet from the water. Took our kayaks out every day and loved the lake itself. Water levels were high, so even the small beach area was submerged. That didn't bother us a bit. Had a great week and even the weather was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thank you for the great review. We enjoyed having you as our guests and are really glad you had such a wonderful, relaxing time. It's always nice to see guests enjoy themselves at the Lake as much as we enjoy living here. Hope you keep us in mind for future trips to the Finger Lakes. Bob & Sally :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent vacation spot

Having stayed before, we knew that what to expect of the cottage; very clean, well stocked, and easy to move into. We were not disappointed in any way. We happened to arrive on the day of the local fireworks, which were visible from the lawn and quite impressive. The boat traffic was light, making for a quiet stay. We spent an afternoon walking Grimes Glen, another at the nearby Cumming Nature Center, and visited a couple of local restaurants. We made a trip into Rochester to the Strong Museum of Play with our 6 year old grandson and that was well worth the time and effort. All together it was a week that ended too soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It is always a pleasure to have you stay at our cottage and we are glad you enjoyed it as well as the surrounding area sites. I know your grandson enjoys coming here each year. See you again next year! Bob & Sally
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation!

When I was looking for a home to rent for our family of 5, I came across the listing for Bob and Sally's cottage on Honeoye Lake. The reviews were all great so we inquired and thankfully they had our week available. Now, that we have come back home from our trip I had to write a review for all of those people, like myself, who make a lot of decisions based on others' reviews. WONDERFUL! The cottage was perfect for us and our 3 kids(9,11 and 13). Clean and very well stocked with cooking and other supplies, and what a beautiful view:) From watching the sun come up over the mountains while enjoying your morning coffee to relaxing by the evening fires and roasting marshmallows. We all had so much fun fishing and kayaking on the lake. There is so much to do around the area but you can also just relax and take in the serenity of it all. Bob and Sally are two of the nicest people you will meet and such gracious hosts. My husband and I really enjoyed our conversations with you both! Staying at Francis Shores was definitely like having a home away from home and we haven't stopped telling everyone great our vacation was. The kids were already asking if were coming back again on the car ride home so I am sure we will return!! Many thanks again:)
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you picked our cottage and enjoyed your stay. We were having a good time just watching the fun you had here. It's always a bonus to meet such nice folks along the way. We also enjoyed our conversations and learned a lot. We are planning activities and trips based on your recommendations :) We hope we will see you again. Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed during a pandemic!

My parents, 2 teenage sons and myself needed this week getaway to feel refreshed and renewed from being home-bound the last 4+ months. It was perfect! Bob and Sally are friendly, kind and enjoyable. We invited them over for s'mores one night with their grandson. They made us feel right at home and very comfortable! We never lacked for conversation....not sure who talked more. Lol. The cottage has all that you need, just bring food or not. My kids and I slept on the back porch facing the water. It was so serene waking each morning to sunshine, ducks and coffee overlooking the lake. We loved being right on the water with few steps. My kids and dad fished daily and we did fry up some of what they caught. Sally took my teenage boys and her grandson one afternoon to Grimes Glen. A wonderful trip! My parents and I went to a couple wineries on different days (O-Neh-Da in Conesus and Hazlitt in Naples). Oh, try Monica's Pies in Naples too! Yum. We had dinner at Fratelli's in Avon one night and ice cream at Mill Creek Cafe in Honeoye. We rented kayaks from Canadice Outfitters, after two attempts at other places. They delivered them right to the cottage and we enjoyed them on early mornings and late nights on the calm lake. We told Bob and Sally on our way out that we would love to come back! It's a real treat when you find a vacation spot like that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. We really enjoyed your visit to our cottage and are glad you had such a nice time. Our grandson was happy for the company while he visited. Lots more fun with other kids around. We would definitely love to have you back. There were lots of interesting conversations and lots of laughs. You really know how to have fun! Thanks for the information on Canadice Lake Kayak and other local attractions. Hope to see you again. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and pleasant getaway

The property is absolutely lovely and relaxing right on the lake. It was immaculate. Our hosts were more than gracious reaching out to us whenever we needed anything, they couldn't have been more accommodating. Unfortunately the lake was a disapointment as there was no swimming because of a nasty algea bloom and the fishing was not good at all. IN all fairness because of the algea bloom the owner offered to give our money back which I thought was most fair. We opted to stay and explore the Finger Lakes region anyway which was most enjoyable. I would highly reccommend this cozy cottage for a nice vacation but follow the weather and lake trends for the algea.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2021
We enjoyed meeting you and visiting with you during your stay. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Extremely clean cottage. We had an infant and toddler with us and there was plenty to do close by like playgrounds, short hikes, ice cream, breweries. The view was beautiful. We brought and used our own kayaks. Plenty of parking and the hosts were outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Thank you for such a nice review and all the nice comments. We enjoyed meeting you all and having you at the cottage. The girls are so cute and I hope they had a great time too. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our week in Honeoye

The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. The bathrooms had lot of towels and there were extra pillows on the beds. Whatever we didn't have, Bob and Sally provided. The view from the deck was gorgeous. We enjoyed every minute. I'll be back next fall. Thank you for a terrific time.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words and review. We work hard to make our cottage a carefree vacation for those wanting to visit Honeoye Lake. Glad you had such a nice time and we'll see you next year. :) Bob & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Slice of Paradise on Honeoye Lake

My husband and I this year decided to get away from the Jersey shore and spend our vacation at Bob and Sally's cottage in Honeoye, New York. This was the most relaxing getaway my family and I have ever experienced. Your vacation starts as soon as you park your car. The lake is at your disposable. You just walk through the door and there it is in all of its glory. My husband and son could fish off the dock whenever they wanted. My children are teenagers and they were out on the water from dawn to dusk. It was fascinating to see both of my children unplug themselves and enjoy the outdoors. Bob and Sally were excellent hosts. Bob took our family and extended family out for a tour of the lake on his pontoon boat. The cottage was clean, the kitchen is well stocked with every type of utensil or dish you would need. As we drove back to Jersey my kids told us it was the best vacation they ever went on. If you call earlier enough you can rent paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks from Reagan's Canoe and Kayak Livery, located on Seneca Lake. They delivered our rentals and picked them up at the end of the week. I can't thank Bob and Sally enough for a wonderful week and a lifetime of memories. See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Thank you for the great review. We enjoyed having you as our guests and are really glad you had such a wonderful time. It's always nice to see guests enjoy themselves at the Lake as much as you did. We thank you for the information on Reagan's water sport rentals, too. It was a fantastic week and we enjoyed the conversations and visits with you. We would love to have you come back next year! Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place for a get away. .

Perfect cottage. SO neat and clean. The view is wonderful whether you are on the front porch, in the front room, lying in bed, or sitting on the dock ! The fishing is great ! The owners are so VERY nice, friendly, and helpful. Made me feel so welcomed. If you needed anything, they would make sure you had it.. The beds are comfy. THANK YOU Bob and Sally for everything.... including the RIDE and the WORMS !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having you as our guest here at Honeoye Lake. Glad you liked the cottage and your time here as much as we enjoy living here. We look forward to your return. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Cottage....can't wait to go back!

What a beautiful place.....both Bob & Sally (owners) are the most wonderful people you would ever want to meet, very helpful with the area as well. The cottage is setup perfectly, just bring your clothing & food (unless you eat out every day), that is all you need. This cottage is located in a quiet area, very clean and well equipped with everything you need from towels/bedding/dishes/basic household items. We found our favorite place to be the deck and around the fire pit ring. The area around Honeoye Lake is beautiful along with waterfalls within an hours drive. Bring you kayaks, we did....had many ventures out on the lake. Would recommend this cottage, we will be back in the near future!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We try to make our guests stay as easy as possible away from home. It was so nice to meet and visit with you during your stay. Glad you got out and enjoyed the many activities that NYS has to offer. We look forward to your return. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We will be back!

First visit here. This past week was so relaxing. A beautiful view and quiet. The cottage was equipped with anything you’d need. Loved sitting out on back deck. The owner is right next door and very friendly and helpful. We already have a week reserved for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. It was such a pleasure having you stay at our cottage for the week. It was nice visiting with you and we are glad you enjoyed yourself. We will look forward to your return next year. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

A Lovely home away from home!

We were so pleasantly surprised to find everything we could possibly need. We had planned to cook as we had brought fresh vegetables from our garden. The kitchen was perfect for all our cooking; cutting boards, very sharp knives, and pots of every size. The bed was comfortable and the sunrises breathtaking. Thank you for making the week a memory to add to our 50th-year anniversary celebration.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We were so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us to add to your 50th Anniversary celebration. It is our goal to make life as easy as possible away from home. Such a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can come back and stay again. Bob & Sally :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

probably the cleanest rental both inside and out on the lake.

hard to find anything wrong with this place. Bob and Sally will help you with anything.When you leave you know you have been on vacation and you are looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So good to see you every year. We enjoy visiting with you and are glad you enjoy your time here with family as well. See you next year! Bob & Sally :)
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