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Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sunset and Relaxation
First floor open floor plan ... RELAX!
Sunset over Montezuma Wildlife Preserve
evening view from the deck
Fire pit and dock

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cayuga, NY
  • Place, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cayuga Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest

The renovated cottage is at the top of Cayuga Lake, nestled in the southern tip of Montezuma Wildlife Preserve.
- Stunning Sunsets
- Right on the Water
- Private dock for fishing and tying up your boat
- Minutes from Wineries
- Teaming with wildlife

This home sits on over 75 feet of lake-frontage with a large deck overlooking the crystal clear water of Cayuga Lake. The cottage has a completely open floor plan with stunning lake views from anywhere in the house. In addition, the home sits on a double lot with a large grass area perfect for volleyball, badminton, or just a place to relax.

Eagles Nest is over 1500 square feet, with an open design that takes advantage of the 180-degree lake views. Knowing the lake is the central focus, this house has a sliding glass door and a wall of windows overlooking the large deck and lake. Eagles Nest is a four-season home designed with comfort in mind with full central air and heat so you can take advantage of this secluded area all year.

Inside, there is space for six people to sleep comfortably. For more than 6, please get in touch with us. Eagles Nest is a classic Cape Cod home with three bedrooms upstairs and one and a half baths down stars, giving our guests lots of privacy. Two bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, and the third has a full-size bed. The bedrooms are connected by a common room upstairs for additional space.

Eagles Nest is well-outfitted for your stay and includes a washer and dryer and a well-equipped kitchen with pots, pans, and utensils to make your stay as relaxing as possible. The home has a 47’ Roku-enabled TV with cable, Wi-Fi, and many board games. Outside, you will enjoy the deck overlooking the lake with plenty of lounge seating, a large gas grill, a 40-foot dock, and a large fire pit on the shore of the lake.

But that is just the beginning. Eagles Nest is adjacent to the Montezuma Wildlife Preserve, so our guests can access some of the region’s most spectacular bird and wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. Additionally, the home is just a mile from John Harris Park in Cayuga, a beautifully maintained sand beach with lifeguards and plenty of parking.

And for those who want to venture out, Eagles Nest sits at the top of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, giving you access to some of the finest wines the Finger Lakes area offers. This is all on top of some of the area’s great attractions, including the Seneca Falls historic sites, four golf courses within 5 miles, Taughannock Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Waterloo Premium Outlets, and the beautiful town of Ithaca. Let’s add the expansive Finger Lakes Trail just south of Ithaca, the Montezuma Wildlife Preserve Trail, Seneca Meadows, and a ton of other hiking and biking trails.

And if that wasn’t enough, the new Del Lago Casino is less than 7 miles from home. You and your family will have an unforgettable vacation with all the things to do.

There are so many things to do in the area it’s hard to list them all. In addition to what is listed in the description, these two guides will help you plan your visit.

Finger Lakes visitor guide - https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65997691/flrtc-visitor-guide

Finger Lakes Trail- https://fingerlakestrail.org/

NOTE:
* This property may be inappropriate for those who cannot climb stairs easily, as the bedrooms are upstairs and the bathrooms are downstairs.

* If booking between Columbus Day and Memorial Day, please note that the dock may be out of the water, and the patio furniture may be in storage for the winter. Additionally, the Washing Machine may not be available for use, as it will be winterized before the cold weather settles in. Please get in touch with us for more information on this, as we can give you up-to-date information on the status.

* Occupancy includes pillows and comforters.

* Enough Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, and Garbage Bags will be available to get you started so you can settle in. However, we do not supply consumables, including Soaps, garbage bags, paper towels, etc. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

***** We only book through VRBO and AirBnB, NOT Craigslist. Some Scammers steal pictures from VRBO and re-list them on Craigslist. Craigslist listings are Scams; you will NEVER see this listing on Craigslist.

* Your security deposit will be returned seven days from checkout.

Keywords Cayuga, Cayuga Lake, Seneca Falls, Lakefront, Private

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
The home is not set up for parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pre approval required - Fees Apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is absolutly prohibited
Fireworks are strictly prohibited.
When requesting a stay, tell us a little bit about the party that will be spending time at the house.

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
Note from host: The home is not set up for parties
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Map
Cayuga, NY

What's nearby

  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Montezuma Winery - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • New York Chiropractic College - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • It's A Wonderful Life Museum - 10 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauder's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪XIX Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Front Lake Cottage: Wineries, Wildlife and Relaxation - Eagles Nest located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Cayuga Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Montezuma Winery and CJS Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David and Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place! Everything we need in a vacation spot is right there. Third year staying here and we will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for a chill relaxing vacation vibe. Water was great and plenty of room in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eagle’s Nest is just as advertised. Lovely, serene setting and close to so many things to do. Clean, comfortable, well-appointed from kitchen to deck. We hated to leave.
Sunset over Cayuga Lake off the deck of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Lovely place.

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joe W.

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

Great, relaxing stay!

Enjoyed our time on the lake. Views were great, everything inside was just what we needed. Almost everything was as described. Only downside was the outdoor furniture did not have cushions available (potentially because of the timing of our trip), and the grill needs some work to be useable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Loved our stay on Cayuga Lake!

This little house was great, very clean and roomy. Great views of the lake, and our dog Kira had a blast as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

Great view - relaxing stay

We had a great stay at David’s place on Cayuga Lake. Beautiful view from the house and deck. Nice place to relax for the week.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chet H.

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

Family week at the lake

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl C.

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

Nice Getaway

Great property and location. Very relaxing space right on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana I.

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

Enjoyed the non-commercialized area.

Great place for a family vacation. We enjoyed seeing the osprey, having a dock for our boat, and a beautiful deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Nice place

Had a nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Eagle’s Nest July ‘24

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is great! The location is very nice and close to places we wanted to go. The week went fast as vacation tends to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Place

We had a great experience. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Family get together

We loved the house. Had a great time. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sweet C.

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

Very nice setting

Calm lake environment with alot to do in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa m.

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

Amazing Lakefront Property

Everything about our stay was easy starting with the initial contact with the owner answering our questions to the day we left. The house was exactly as pictured and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Great Vacation Spot for Family and Dogs

We absolutely loved our time staying here. We loved the outdoor patio and sitting out there. The dock was wonderful as well for fishing. Our dogs enjoyed the stay as well. The communication from the owner was fast and easy. We had a great time and our dogs didn't want to leave because they loved it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Lake Time

A beautiful and peaceful Lake cottage with spectacular sunsets, wildlife. Eagles Nest provides a wonderful ambiance for the family to connect with each other and nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ellen M.

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

Very nice

This was a great place for our week in the finger lakes. It was central to everywhere we went. The house was immaculate. The view was beautiful and it was a pleasure to stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Relaxation with a beautiful view!!

This is the first time my family and I have been to the Finger Lakes. It did not disappoint. The waterfalls, breweries and wineries were amazing to visit. At night we just relaxed by the lake with the fire pit on and could not have asked for more. I would definitely visit this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa K.

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

Quiet stay

Enjoyed a quiet stay with beautiful lake views. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The deck offered beautiful lake views and sunsets. Our only disappointment was that swimming was difficult. Would have liked a ladder off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Comfortable, relaxing, easy!

We loved our time spent at the eagles nest! The property was perfect ... extremely comfortable space both inside and out. We especially loved the deck and windows overlooking the lake. The house was clean and stocked with all the essentials. Thanks to the eagles nest, this vacation was so easy... exactly what we were looking for! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Great lake view.

The pictures don't lie, the view is that good. Brand new kitchen and baths, big TV and the best deck furniture of any house we have ever rented. David was great to work with. The northern location was a great jump off for trips to Niagara Falls and Lake Ontario. Being three feet from the lake was the best part. Also, has a brand new boat dock. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John L.

Clean, quiet, peaceful place with a gorgeous view of the lake.

We really enjoyed our stay. The living area was welcoming and comfortable. What we enjoyed most: cooking on the grill, the fire pit and watching the sunset over the lake. Cons: the beds were a bit soft for our taste. There is also a very slight mildew smell in the front of the house, something that would only bother those who have a hyper-sensitivity to such things. This is the perfect honeymoon place, though maybe not as fun for younger children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tina R., Warren ma USA.

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

Wonderful life

I found this house while searching for our stay to join in the Wonderful Life festival. The house was spotless. The kitchen was fully stocked for all cooking needs. The bedrooms were comfy. I only wish there was at bathroom upstairs with the bedrooms. The downstairs was nice and roomy. The view of the lake was fabulous. We only used the deck for a little bit as it was chilly out. It will be great in the summer. But we certainly enjoyed sitting inside watching the sunsets and the birds. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by David

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We are a family who loves the water and the Finger Lakes region. This is our vacation home, and we like to open it up to other families as we are not always available to spend time in the area.

Why they chose this property

The apparent time to come is when the weather is nice and hot, but our favorite time of year is during the winter, as it's peaceful and quiet. There is nothing like having a cup of coffee in the living room, looking out on the lake, and seeing hundreds of waterfowl congregating in the water. It's a spectacular sight.

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