Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse

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A lakeside deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by raised garden beds and a dock with a boat.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A marble countertop with a framed picture, a white pitcher, a white jug, and a decorative lantern.
A sunroom with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wicker chair.
A red barn with a gravel driveway leading to a white house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Canandaigua Lake
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Canandaigua, NY
  • Place, Canandaigua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Canandaigua Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Onanda Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse

Enjoy a FingerLakes vacation rental on Canandaigua Lake. Located 6 miles from the town of Canandaigua; West Lake Estate is a 5 bedroom, 2 full baths, 1 half baths, 1- 3/4 bath, 2 story home which sleeps 10 people.

Access to the lake is a 2 minute walk across the street( mooring and dock), and a spacious home with 2 porches with views of Canandaigua lake from many rooms, afford one or two families the ability to share this vintage home.

There is 1 king bed, 1 queen, 2 double, and 3 twin beds, a spacious dining room seating all 10 guests and kitchen. With table for 4 plus a bar and barstools.

All appliances: microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, electric range; wood burning fireplace not working;

Originally built in 1840 as a farmhouse, the home is now expanded to 2600 sf. on 19 acres. 1.7 acres is house and lawn and views of the lake!

Enjoy hikes on the property acreage, the great water of Canandaigua lake, and a warm and inviting home! Access to the lake across the street with a dock, mooring and grassy waterfront with table and 5 chairs to enjoy the summer day! Nearby wineries, Onanda park with trails

Lake View: Property has private entry to the lake and a 30' grassy waterfront lawn from which to enjoy the sunset and water activities.

Lake access and 30' grassy lawn at lakefront; shared dock and private boat mooring; Onanda park is 1/2 mile south includes hiking, pavilions, and swimming. No boat launch. Boat launch at either Marine State Park at the north end of the lake , or German Bros marina on west side of lake, or Pelican marina on east side of lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect the quiet enjoyment of the neighbors. group gatherings limited to 15-20 based on occupancy as per short term permit issued

Important information

You need to know

Property # 837159vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Canandaigua

Located in Canandaigua, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol and Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canandaigua Lake and Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Lincoln Hill Farms and Prosecco Italian Resturaunt. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Canandaigua, NY

What's nearby

  • Canandaigua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Canandaigua Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Onanda Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Rochester Institute of Technology - 51 min drive - 66.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse ?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$3,659, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canandaigua Lake Farmhouse located?

Located in the heart of Canandaigua, this holiday home is steps from Canandaigua Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol and UR Medicine - F.F. Thompson Hospital. Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Kershaw Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time here for big family with access to lake and room for everyone in the dining room. Sun porch is fun to hangout in mornings with eyes on lake sunrise. This is our third year staying here for family reunion and we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family reunion here with 10 family members and the house had plenty of room for us to comfortably spread out. We usually rent a home right on the lake and although this home was across the street we still had easy access to the waterfront. We loved the fire pit as well. We cooked all our meals and found the kitchen easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were disappointed to discover that we had to walk across the street to get to the lake. From the pictures, we thought we were staying right on the lake and could walk to the water right from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to lake
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahim H.

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

Very nice stay

Overall a very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Perfect location and ideal for 9-10 people!

We loved this house! Perfect for a group and loved the solarium, grill/outdoor area, and access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

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

Beautiful property

Owner very involved
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Host was involved when it became known the guest was sleeping 18 people in the rental for the first 2 nights when the limit posted is 10 persons. Additionally , host had to ask guests to take music inside and lower voices at 11:30 pm. Voices carry when on a hill above the road and lake. Host lives above property in the hill and can hear excessive noise. Listing states to “please respect the quiet privacy of my neighbors “.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

special home to share family time

Wonderful location, large roomy, beautiful views fully functional and easy communication with property manager. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Spacious Comfortable Farmhouse

A large comfortable home that easily accommodated 10 people. Great for family reunion. Located on a quiet stretch of road close to Canandaigua and Naples. Good lake access and easy drive to several wineries. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family over Everything

I wish check in could have been earlier than 4 PMAnd check out no earlier than 11. Overall, the house was Perfect for us !Kitchen was fairly well equipped.. And we could drink the tap water We are not able to at our homeThe whole house was clean , beds were comfy, and a large yard so we could play cornhole or bocce.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anant K.

Beautiful, unique house with awesome lake access

Everything about this house was perfect for my needs -- I was travelling out for the weekend with a large group of friends, and I don't know what I would have done if this property weren't available. It has generous parking and yard space, and the lake is extremely accessible. Bruce was extremely responsive, flexible, and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Q.

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

50th Anniversary vacation

The lake house and barn were a perfect summer place for my family At times their house ere 10 of us there, which included 5 children of different ages. We were right by the lake and had the use of a dock to put on our paddle boards, which we did daily. All modern conveniences in the home. It is an old farmhouse and does need a little tic. The stove probably needs to be updated.too. Other than that, everything was perfect
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judith a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive - farmhouse wonderful for large families and reunions. Lots of bedrooms and inviting porches. We were there during heat wave - temp in mid 90s- and yet house comfortable. Good swimming off dock. Would return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Enjoyed all the space

This property has a great amount of living space for those traveling with a large group. There are so many areas to just hang out and enjoy the breeze. Kitchen is very well equipped, lots of yard space, and easy access to the water. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDY R.

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

Great for our group

The house and stay was great for our group. Nice lake access, house had everything we needed with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Quaint farmhouse close to park

Clean comfortable great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Byron G.

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

Lake vidit

All went well! A very nice property. Mr. Mink was very accommodating! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Awesome historic farmhouse!

We fully enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space for family of five and a couple guests here and there. Some idiosyncrasies, but it all added to the charm. Great location. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Wonderful Family Celebration for my 94 year old father!

This was a perfect home for us to celebrate. Older people can sit and view the lake, younger people can swim at the dock, get together for dinner BBQ outside, play cards and games inside after dark. We truly enjoyed our trip and the house made it all work wonderfully.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

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

Farmhouse on the lake

Great house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family celebration

The house and lake were a great place to hold a family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No docking for a week long stay.

The place and property was nice, dogs allowed was a huge plus. However, we had two boats and the property owner didn’t have a dock for us. There was a mooring with no rowboat. Super inconvenient. Also, no place to really put your boat trailers on the property that was acceptable to the owner. Shared dock meant no overnight docking and that wasn’t specified.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Family Love

The review title says it all. Our extended family simply loved this vacation and location. The cool breeze each evening and morning from the lake was complemented by warm mid-day dips in the lake. The large house with multiple bedrooms and baths allowed us to be together in one place, with enough extra room to find breaks into smaller groups. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Fun weekend

Fun family weekend in beautiful locale.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay S.

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

Great views and side yard

Bruce’s property is a rambling and large farmhouse. The side yard was our favorite with a beautiful walnut tree and views of the lake. The living space and bedrooms upstairs are quite nice. The kitchen and main level bedrooms have an old feel to them - clean enough, just old. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Mink

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I am a home designer, having renovated several mid-century homes in Palm Springs, and at present have the Canandaigua property for vacation rentals. I manage both properties, West Lake Estate and West Lake Cottages.

Why they chose this property

The home is beautifully sited across from the lake with great views. There is a 30' waterfront lawn for this property on the lake. It is a 2 minute walk to the waterfront.

What makes this property unique

It is a large home that accommodates multi generational families for Reunions, gatherings and memories, and has waterfront for the family to enjoy, and an acre of lawn to reside at. The waterfront offers a mooring for a boat, and table and chairs to enjoy the view at lakeside.

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