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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Union Springs, NY
  • Cayuga Lake
  • Cayuga Lake State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • It's A Wonderful Life Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on beautiful Cayuga Lake! -Blue

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes on the eastern shores of Cayuga Lake sit two wonderful cottages on a large lakeside parcel, just north of the village of Union Springs, NY. Spectacular views to enjoy on the deck, great swimming, boating, and fishing yet close to marina/restaurants,
public boat launch,grocery stores, pizza and ice cream stands.10 Minutes to Auburn, rich in history,The Seward House, Harriet Tubman Home, museums, summer theater, and of course Wegmans. Nearby attractions- Women's Rights National Historic Park, Montezuma Wildlife refuge. MacKenzie-Childs Pottery, local wineries and breweries.The property has great shade trees, room for parking, or setting up a badminton court.Plenty of space for the entire group to relax or explore the 250 ft of shoreline. Dock extends into lake, gradual walk into the lake great for kids.

Property manager

Midge Fricano

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
For small gatherings with friends and family
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: for small gatherings with friends and family
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

About the area

Cayuga

Located in Cayuga, this cottage is on a lake. Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center and Cayuga Museum of History and Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heart & Hands Wine Company and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Union Springs, NY

What's nearby

  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • New York Chiropractic College - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • It's A Wonderful Life Museum - 25 min drive - 25.7 km
  • del Lago Resort & Casino - 28 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪XIX Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Treats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parker's On Fall Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on beautiful Cayuga Lake! -Blue pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on beautiful Cayuga Lake! -Blue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on beautiful Cayuga Lake! -Blue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finger Lakes -Sunset Cottage on beautiful Cayuga Lake! -Blue located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Heart & Hands Wine Company. Izzo's White Barn Winery and Fingerlakes Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cj B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the Sunset cottage. From the beautiful lake and sunset views, to the perfect location that is close to good food and family fun, it was a fine accommodation. It has some nice amenities such as a large fridge and gas stove, two kayaks and a fire pit on the "beach" (it's not sand, mostly shells and pebbles), plush bath towels and a deck for relaxing and dining outside. A few honest notes: the cottage, the furniture and some kitchenware could really use a spruce up and a bit of a deep clean. It smelled very musty when we arrived and needed a good airing out and vacuuming before we could relax. There iis not adequate clothing storage for a family and the only dresser is small, very hard to open, and made our clothes smell musty. We also found some mildew on a few kitchen items but we understand this can happen with the water so close. There is a bit of pet hair on some of the linens. No big deal for us as we have pets and this booking allows dogs, but FYI for others. Also, neither the entry to the cottage nor the stairs to the beach are great for people with mobility issues. The front entry is a steep hill, even using the staircase, and the front step is too high, and it moves when you stand on it. Midge is a sweet host with great communication, and she has a lovely spot that is perfect for a quality family getaway. It might be in need of a little bit of love but that shouldn't stop anyone from visiting, we just want people to know what to expect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Incredible view

Exactly what we wanted for our anniversary trip- a lovely cottage with a stunning view of the lake. Clean and cozy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Swimming, Sunsets & Campfires

I stayed at Sunset cottage for a week. We had beautiful swimming weather. My nephews used the kayaks daily & caught small perch that they released. The cottage was very clean & beds comfortable. We had campfires on the beach every night. Midge responded to our needs very quickly.. It was a wonderful Finger Lakes get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Billerica, MA

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

Sunsets over the lake were the best!

We thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing stay - quiet location looking over the lake was beautiful. The cottage was perfect for us and we were impressed at how clean and well kept it is. We thank Midge for sharing her place with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Beautiful cottage

Great place for relaxation, sunsets & boating Cottage very clean, comfortable & everything you need. Midge is very responsive & a pleasure to rent from Advice to boaters, Hibiscus Harbor within walking distance & nice place to rent a slip; however, the launch is pretty terrible, you can launch 1 mile down at Frontenac Park for $6 and much safer for you & your boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Cayuga Lake Cottage Vacation

Had a wonderful time staying at this cottage. The property was just as presented. Very comfortable. The proximity to the lake was wonderful with a nice area to sit to the left of the dock. One of our favorite parts were dinners on the deck overlooking the lake while watching the sun set. Midge was very communicative and helpful. I would highly recommend this property for a peaceful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing view of Cayuga Lake

The cottage was perfect for my boyfriend and I. There were plenty of towels, dishes, utensils, etc. Owner was extremely responsive when the power went due to a storm and was able to get us ice from the cottage next door and was willing to bring down a cooler and more ice if we needed. The only thing was that the listing stated coin laundry so we assumed it was in the campground next to the property or even on site but it was the laundromat up the street. We should have asked and clarified that during booking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance G.

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

Two Bass Fishermen

Cabin was clean and pleasant. We had 5 days of super windy, cold, and crappy weather. We have been to the lake before, so we know the fishing is good. We managed to catch some very large bass, but we had to work for them. And we wore our winter, rain proof hunting clothes. That being said, our only issue was that we had a 21 ft bass boat and a large truck. Backing up a hill, while turning up the drive with large ruts in the road was tough. As with most camps and campgrounds, there are not places to turn around, so 4- wheel drive is a must if bringing a boat to this camp. There is a dock available, but we did not use it because of the whitecaps and wind. We appreciated having a gas grill available, and the stove and oven worked perfectly. The small heater surprisingly kept the whole place warm as it got down to 43 degrees. We turned on the ceiling fan and soon turned the heater down! Our host was readily available for texting questions. We actually left a day early since the weather was just not letting up and hanging wet clothes to dry all around the cabin was getting old. There is no refund for leaving early btw. We would definitely come back to this cabin if we decide to visit Cayuga again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

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

Beautiful sunsets

This was a very cute small home located directly on the banks of Cayuga Lake. It was well equipped for our stay. We had adequate towels, kitchen tools and bedding for the two of us. The patio overlooking the lake was very nice. There was a picnic table and a barbecue grill which we did not end up using but it was available. We enjoyed sitting there despite the bugs and mosquitos. Bring repellant! (On the last day, I did discover bug spray in the bathroom cabinet). Oh well. Our last day at the property, there was terrible winds and storms. We drove (just 2 hrs) to Niagara Falls (where it was sunny and beautiful) to escape the weather. Midge was great to work with and offered up any assistance that may have arisen. There was only one complaint from us. The cabin needed an airing out really bad. It smelled sour like and moldy. We got a couple candles and kept the windows open pretty much the entire time that we were there - the odor diminished but never completely disappeared. We are fortunate that the weather was so pleasant that we could leave the windows open. The property was a little difficult to locate. I suggest better signage but it wasn’t a big deal. Other than that, a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

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

Pleasant Mid-Fall Stay

The cottage is located on a point on the periphery of a permanent-stay RV campground, but it is separate from the campground. After Oct. 10, the campground was closing up for the winter, so our stay was quiet. I expect it would be different in the summer. Not bad, just more activity in the campground as well as the whole area. The location is about a half mile or so off the main road, and continuing past there is a large marina and community of seasonal and year-round homes. Easy walking, and it seems a popular walking route, as we saw several people doing so each morning. The clean kitchen is well stocked with kitchen gear and appliances, so much so that there almost isn't room for it all. No place for groceries, and compact area for food prep. We expanded the table to its full length and turned it around, which worked out well for our food stuff. Living room is spacious but sparse, though adequate. The main queen bed and bedding were comfortable. The space itself is tight, with not much room for bags or to hang things. The second room with a bunk was not made up, and seemed to be more of a storage area at this point in the season. However, if spiffed up, would be an adequate second room. Bathroom was fine. Clean shower. Good towels. Deck overlooks the lake. Some pruning and trimming is in order to have a better view. About two stories worth of wood steps down to the dock and a little beach. Good: ducks and heron are nice to watch. Bad: They poop on the dock a lot. The village has a small full-service grocery for essentials, and there are places for pizza/subs/burgers for quick food. It's otherwise a low-key area. But for the curious and adventurous there are interesting eateries and sites within 20 minutes. Though the east side of Cayuga Lake has wineries (and we enjoyed the two in this town), the mother lode is on the west side. Recommend all of the well-kept state parks, primarily located near Ithaca, south end of Seneca Lake, and also Filmore SP, on south end of Owasco Lake. Cottage summary: Would stay again. Owner was pleasant, helpful and available nearby if needed (but didn't!). Recommend more thorough vacuuming to stay on top of cobwebs that are behind things and in corners, and also dog hair perhaps left from previous guests. Hooks near main door and in BR would be useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Beautiful Lake!

We had a great stay for the eclipse. The cottage is right on the lake and so peaceful to look at from outside or from the living room inside. We were able to bring our dog and my kids enjoyed walking down to the lake to look at shells and skip rocks. Sightseeing around the area had many waterfalls and trails that were nice to explore as a family, including our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Summer vacation

Excellent stay, cottage has everything we needed, close to many parks with hiking and waterfalls. Lake is extremely clear and we enjoyed the kayaks and campfire by the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike O.

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

Great views and Sunsets!

The house was good for 2 friends on a fishing trip. Great sunsets from the deck. alot of steps down to the water but worth it. Best trip EVA!!!! Thanks Midge M & M
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH B.

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

Very nice spring stay

Great view of and access to the lake. Even when the weather wasn't good for outdoor action it was fun and relaxing to watch how the lake reacted from the comfort of the deck or even inside. Near perfect setup for a week's stay in May for my spouse and myself.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

carrie o.

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

Beautiful spot!

Would love to go back and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Beautiful Location

I had a wonderful time at this property. The views of the lake were magnificent. I would love to go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

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

Cute cottage with beautiful views!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this perfect little cottage. The water at the lakefront is clear and calm. A few fun places to explore are short drives away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH B.

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

Perfect location for us

We trailered a sailboat from PA and docked it in the marina behind the cottage. So convenient and a beautiful lake for sailing. The cottage was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The fresh flowers on the dining table and in the flower boxes were a sweet touch.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Beautiful view

The kitchen is fully furnished with dishes/pots, etc, but there was no place to put groceries or items we brought from home to cook. No place to put things in the bathrooms. The wifi router is in another cabin so when it went out, we couldn't do anything about it. Midge was quick to fix it though--no problem. The cabin is clean, pleasant, and the view wonderful. It's on a hill though, so take that into consideration for young children.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fall stay

Loved the location. Quiet and a great view of the lake. Excellent place to unwind and disconnect. I found the short drive to wineries, shopping and sightseeing enjoyable because the scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Beautiful Cayuga Lake

Fantastic, relaxing stay in an amazing location. Favorite memories of the trip are the hikes in the parks (Fillmore Glen, Watkins Glen, Letchworth) and the fires by the lake in the fire pit, with a very happy dog swimming in the lake. We were sad to leave, and returned feeling like different people. Cute and convenient property in a location that can't be beaten

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view

Great Lake view, even a bald eagle
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T., Johnson City NY

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

Relaxing and great sunsets

A great place to stay and unwind from everyday life. Beautiful sunsets and an immaculate living space. Midge was awesome to work with and made sure we had all we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was so peaceful and views of the lake were awesome. Private yet had neighbors to talk to. Midge was available to help with any questions. Would definitely recommend this cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Awesome cottage

This cottage was wonderful. It was clean and exactly as advertised. We had beautiful views of the sunset and it was perfect for kids. Midge was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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