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Cottage Overlooking Private Waterfall, 100 Yards From Level Beach. 1 BR w/ loft
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 51.1 sq m
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Homer, NY
- Place, Skaneateles Lake1 min walk
- Place, Otisco Lake31 min drive
- Place, Syracuse University65 min drive
- Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Sleeping loft
3 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage Overlooking Private Waterfall, 100 Yards From Level Beach. 1 BR w/ loft
Located on Spafford Landing (also known as Wickwire Point), our Waterfall Cottage overlooks a beautiful and private waterfall. The pristine waters of Skaneateles Lake are just 100 yards down the driveway, with great swimming, fishing and boating.
Our beach has unobstructed and dramatic views of the lake, and from our location on the east side of the lake, we enjoy spectacular sunsets, often around a bonfire.
Our 45-acre property abuts a 300-acre nature preserve with great hiking trails.
Cottage has 1 bedroom with double bed. Sleeping loft has three twin beds. The loft is great for children aged 5 and up (steep ladder might be a challenge for younger kids). 1 bathroom with shower. Wood stove (firewood included) and electric heaters for cool evenings. No TV, but WiFi is included.
Lakefront has level beach. We have a canoe and kayak (with paddles and life jackets). Sturdy rowboat with 6HP outboard (gas included) available for additional fee of $100. Mooring available if you have a boat.
The kitchen has everything but a dishwasher -- full size fridge, electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker. Even a Cuisenart. Plenty of pots/pans/dishes, etc.
Dining table seats 4 comfortably, or 6 in a pinch. We also have an outside table/chairs for dinners al fresco. Propane grill on site (gas included).
We're a nice canoe/kayak ride from "Staghorn Point", where kids can find a Skaneateles treasure: staghorns -- actually, horn coral from when the area was under the ocean. Should you want to leave the lake, there are wineries, museums and other attractions in the area.
Our family summered in the Waterfall Cottage while our children were growing up, and we have wonderful memories. After we built a year-round house on the beach, we started renting out the Waterfall cottage. Most of our guests have stayed with us every summer for several years.
Our beach has unobstructed and dramatic views of the lake, and from our location on the east side of the lake, we enjoy spectacular sunsets, often around a bonfire.
Our 45-acre property abuts a 300-acre nature preserve with great hiking trails.
Cottage has 1 bedroom with double bed. Sleeping loft has three twin beds. The loft is great for children aged 5 and up (steep ladder might be a challenge for younger kids). 1 bathroom with shower. Wood stove (firewood included) and electric heaters for cool evenings. No TV, but WiFi is included.
Lakefront has level beach. We have a canoe and kayak (with paddles and life jackets). Sturdy rowboat with 6HP outboard (gas included) available for additional fee of $100. Mooring available if you have a boat.
The kitchen has everything but a dishwasher -- full size fridge, electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker. Even a Cuisenart. Plenty of pots/pans/dishes, etc.
Dining table seats 4 comfortably, or 6 in a pinch. We also have an outside table/chairs for dinners al fresco. Propane grill on site (gas included).
We're a nice canoe/kayak ride from "Staghorn Point", where kids can find a Skaneateles treasure: staghorns -- actually, horn coral from when the area was under the ocean. Should you want to leave the lake, there are wineries, museums and other attractions in the area.
Our family summered in the Waterfall Cottage while our children were growing up, and we have wonderful memories. After we built a year-round house on the beach, we started renting out the Waterfall cottage. Most of our guests have stayed with us every summer for several years.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeping loft not suitable for very young kids
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Sorry, but really, no pets.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Homer
Located in Homer, this cottage is on a lake. Cortland Country Music Park and Campground and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anyela's Vineyards and Pratt's Falls County Park. Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Homer, NY
What's nearby
- Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Carpenter Falls - 25 min drive - 14.6 km
- Otisco Lake - 31 min drive - 20.6 km
- State University of New York-Cortland - 32 min drive - 29.4 km
- Syracuse University - 65 min drive - 76.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Glen Haven Restaurant - 5 min drive
- The View at Sunset Pines - 36 min drive
- Colonial Lodge - 21 min drive
- Grammie's Pantry - 18 min drive
- The Loft - 37 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John Hinchcliff

We've summered on Spafford Landing our entire lives. Our three children grew up here, exploring the woods, swimming, and boating, going outside in the morning and returning when they got hungry. It's a special place.
Why they chose this property
Our family has owned property on the Lake since the 1940s, and when our neighbor decided to sell in 1992, we didn't hesitate to buy this property. Our original family homestead has passed down to cousins, and Spafford Landing remains a large part of our family heritage.
What makes this property unique
Our Waterfall Cottage is a sanctuary from the stresses of modern life.
Languages:
English
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