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1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access
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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
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Moravia, NY
- Place, Owasco Lake1 min walk
- Place, Cornell University39 min drive
- Place, Syracuse University55 min drive
- Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Downstairs bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access
This unique home is a duplex with two identical 4 bedroom units. One of the unit is owner occupied and the other unit is available for weekly summer rentals. The rental house will include a full kitchen, one bathroom, four bedrooms, large living room and a large deck overlooking the lake.
We only rent by the week, starting and ending on Saturday. Check in is after 4pm on Saturday, check out is before 10am on the following Saturday.
The house does not have air conditioning. There is a large flat screen smart TV in the living room which is connected to a DVD/Blu-Ray player and high speed internet, there is NOT cable or satellite television connection. We now have fiber high speed internet and wireless access available at the house.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove and microwave. There is no dishwasher. It is well stocked with dishes and cookware. You will need to bring ALL of your own towels. We do not provide any towels please bring ALL your own towels. Gas grill on the deck.
The bathroom is located downstairs. It is a simple tub/shower, toilet, sink, vanity layout. You will need to bring ALL your own towels.
There is a shared washer and dryer available in the utility room.
Bedrooms:
1 bedroom downstairs has a queen bed. This room is immediately adjacent the kitchen and bathroom. Excellent for guests with limited mobility.
3 upstairs bedrooms. 1 of which has a queen bed. 2 of which have two twin beds. Sheets, pillows and blankets are provided or you can bring your own. Linens are provided but you will need to make up your beds upon arrival. There are no closets in the bedrooms.
The access road is steep and narrow but well maintained. Once you are at the house you are at lake level with easy access to the water. There is limited room for parking, please try to limit the number of vehicles you are bringing to the house. If you bring a boat and the lawn is dry and solid you can launch directly from the property. Otherwise you will need to launch at one of the public launch sites on the lake.
The house is 50’ from the water and sits on an acre of land with 339 feet of level access lakefront. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the water and play in the yard. Bring your own boat and tie it up to the dock, or you can rent one from the marina nearby.
We do allow pets but do NOT allow pets on the furniture and in particular we do NOT allow pets on the beds. Pets must be kept in control at all times. You must clean up after your pets IMMEDIATELY. I use a wheelchair and do not want to find your pet waste on my wheels, hands, everywhere. Cleaning up IMMEDIATELY is a must.
The property is VERY friendly for people of ALL ages. The water access is gradual but not overly so making swimming access pleasant. There are two docks delineating a very clear and safe swimming area. There is also a swim platform you are welcome to use for water recreation. The large flat yard is excellent for all sorts of games and activities. There is a large deck with excellent viewing of the lawn and swim areas for those wanting to stay on firm level ground while still being able to watch others in action.
Somewhere on the VRBO site it states that we are not child and pet friendly. I have no idea where that is listed. I have looked over and over and cannot find the button to turn that off. We are VERY child friendly and do welcome pets that are well behaved and attended.
The house is not ADA compliant, but it is relatively wheelchair friendly. There are no steps to access the first floor from the back (non-lakeside) of the house. There is no step to access the dock and the yard is relatively level.
Our house is simple, basic, well supplied, and clean. It is a nice cottage at the lake, nothing fancy. However, we have an exceptional yard and waterfront that you will not likely find at other rental properties. If you would like to come to relax, have some privacy and enjoy the lake and family activities in the yard you will be very pleased with our property.
We only rent by the week, starting and ending on Saturday. Check in is after 4pm on Saturday, check out is before 10am on the following Saturday.
The house does not have air conditioning. There is a large flat screen smart TV in the living room which is connected to a DVD/Blu-Ray player and high speed internet, there is NOT cable or satellite television connection. We now have fiber high speed internet and wireless access available at the house.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove and microwave. There is no dishwasher. It is well stocked with dishes and cookware. You will need to bring ALL of your own towels. We do not provide any towels please bring ALL your own towels. Gas grill on the deck.
The bathroom is located downstairs. It is a simple tub/shower, toilet, sink, vanity layout. You will need to bring ALL your own towels.
There is a shared washer and dryer available in the utility room.
Bedrooms:
1 bedroom downstairs has a queen bed. This room is immediately adjacent the kitchen and bathroom. Excellent for guests with limited mobility.
3 upstairs bedrooms. 1 of which has a queen bed. 2 of which have two twin beds. Sheets, pillows and blankets are provided or you can bring your own. Linens are provided but you will need to make up your beds upon arrival. There are no closets in the bedrooms.
The access road is steep and narrow but well maintained. Once you are at the house you are at lake level with easy access to the water. There is limited room for parking, please try to limit the number of vehicles you are bringing to the house. If you bring a boat and the lawn is dry and solid you can launch directly from the property. Otherwise you will need to launch at one of the public launch sites on the lake.
The house is 50’ from the water and sits on an acre of land with 339 feet of level access lakefront. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the water and play in the yard. Bring your own boat and tie it up to the dock, or you can rent one from the marina nearby.
We do allow pets but do NOT allow pets on the furniture and in particular we do NOT allow pets on the beds. Pets must be kept in control at all times. You must clean up after your pets IMMEDIATELY. I use a wheelchair and do not want to find your pet waste on my wheels, hands, everywhere. Cleaning up IMMEDIATELY is a must.
The property is VERY friendly for people of ALL ages. The water access is gradual but not overly so making swimming access pleasant. There are two docks delineating a very clear and safe swimming area. There is also a swim platform you are welcome to use for water recreation. The large flat yard is excellent for all sorts of games and activities. There is a large deck with excellent viewing of the lawn and swim areas for those wanting to stay on firm level ground while still being able to watch others in action.
Somewhere on the VRBO site it states that we are not child and pet friendly. I have no idea where that is listed. I have looked over and over and cannot find the button to turn that off. We are VERY child friendly and do welcome pets that are well behaved and attended.
The house is not ADA compliant, but it is relatively wheelchair friendly. There are no steps to access the first floor from the back (non-lakeside) of the house. There is no step to access the dock and the yard is relatively level.
Our house is simple, basic, well supplied, and clean. It is a nice cottage at the lake, nothing fancy. However, we have an exceptional yard and waterfront that you will not likely find at other rental properties. If you would like to come to relax, have some privacy and enjoy the lake and family activities in the yard you will be very pleased with our property.
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Amenities
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property is very child friendly!!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Any event will need to be approve prior to booking
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Any event will need to be approve prior to booking
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
About the area
Moravia
Located in Moravia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anyela's Vineyards and Long Point Winery. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

Moravia, NY
What's nearby
- Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Cornell University - 39 min drive - 48.5 km
- New York State Fairgrounds - 53 min drive - 70.0 km
- Syracuse University - 55 min drive - 70.8 km
- Destiny USA - 57 min drive - 82.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Giuseppe's Pizzeria - 13 min drive
- New York Pizzeria - 11 min drive
- 10-10 BBQ - 12 min drive
- SUBWAY - 11 min drive
- Dunkin' - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
13 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Russell G.
29 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
Russell G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views to lower the blood pressure
Robert T.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie D.
5 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and beautiful
Marie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Erin B.
23 September 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
great property!
Erin B.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sharon Mahan C.
13 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
beautiful view ,great swimming .and camp fires every night
Sharon Mahan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Robin F.
29 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Robin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
26 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lakefront Property
Mary G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
April S.
14 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!!!
April S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart B.
2 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on Owasco Lake
Stuart B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas H.
18 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake life
Thomas H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Robert H Balk
I am a 6-time Paralympian and father of triplets. I have traveled extensively for work and sport. I live at the lake year round and enjoy being a host.
Why they chose this property
Our property is unique in that it has a large level yard and an enormous amount of frontage. Although the house is a duplex you won't be stuck with another summer rental guest, just me. With the large yard and frontage our property is much more private than most lake rentals.
What makes this property unique
1. Directly across the lake from the only restaurant on the lake, Drifters.
2. Directly across the lake from a boat launch, marina, boat rentals.
3. Friendly host knowledgeable of local attractions
4. Private: big yard and lots of frontage
5. Great for guests with limited mobility. No steps to enter, 1 downstairs bedroom, level lawn, no steps to docks.
6. private swim area between two docks offering adults excellent viewing and safety for new or yet to be strong swimmers.
7. large deck with gas grill excellent for cookouts with awesome views of the lake.
2. Directly across the lake from a boat launch, marina, boat rentals.
3. Friendly host knowledgeable of local attractions
4. Private: big yard and lots of frontage
5. Great for guests with limited mobility. No steps to enter, 1 downstairs bedroom, level lawn, no steps to docks.
6. private swim area between two docks offering adults excellent viewing and safety for new or yet to be strong swimmers.
7. large deck with gas grill excellent for cookouts with awesome views of the lake.
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