Our cottage is a quaint 3 bedroom home on a private extension of Ingersoll Dr. with private access and a little beach in Blind Sodus Bay.
This has been our family cottage for over 15 years and we are excited to share it with you! There is a window AC unit in the main living area, but no Central Air. Every room has ceiling fans and additional fans in them. If you keep the windows and doors closed the house does stay relatively cool.
Kitchen includes coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, stove, air fryer and kitchen utensils (pot and pans, etc).
A beautiful backyard overlooking the water with plenty of room for yard games and a huge fire pit for evening s’mores! (Wood is not provided).
There is a propane grill on the porch for use.
We recommend bringing a pop up tent for some shade in the back yard as there is not much coverage from the sun.
In the shed we have a Paddle Boat you're welcome to use. There is an air compressor to blow up rafts as well so you can float around in the water!
Cell phone service is spotty right at the house, if you walk up the road just a little you have service and text messages seem to work fine.
High Speed Internet is available at the house, as well as a Roku to login to your personal streaming programs.
There are two outdoor security camera's on the property, one in the front of the house and one in the back.
Property manager
Cathlin Partyka
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue
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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
About the area
Sterling
Located in Sterling, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Ontario State Historic Site and Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fairpoint Marina and Springbrook Greens State Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Thunder Island, or check out an event or a game at Oswego Speedway. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Sterling, NY
What's nearby
Little Sodus Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Fairpoint Marina - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
Port Bay - 29 min drive - 19.4 km
State University of New York-Oswego - 36 min drive - 30.9 km
Chimney Bluffs State Park - 40 min drive - 38.4 km
Restaurants
Colloca Estate Winery - 20 min walk
Pleasant Beach Hotel - 8 min drive
Turtle Cove Resort & Marina - 5 min drive
Fullers - 13 min drive
Stick & Rudder Public House - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fair Haven Family Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fair Haven Family Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fair Haven Family Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fair Haven Family Cottage located?
This family-friendly Sterling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Little Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario and West Barrier Bar County Park. Fairpoint Marina is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, wonderful views. Comfortable set up. As is always true, the folks in beds are more comfortable than the ones on the pull out so be thoughtful about how you will arrange your party. We should have put the 12 year olds and on it. Would definitely stay again.
Rebecca L. S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Jade V.
27 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was a good place to stay but the cleaning needs to be improved... and the opening wiring is just not it when you have littles luckily we didn't stay at the property all day we were just using it to sleep basically, personally I'd never book here again but to each there own if you don't have littles...
The cottage was clean and had plenty of space. Although, kitchen is a bit tight. Being right on the water was wonderful. There were lots of items to help make our stay enjoyable, like board games, paddle boats, kayak. Also, being we came with a 20-month-old, it was great that there was a highchair. Also, had available other baby supplies, like a playpen, bouncing chair. This is a great stay for families. Only downside was trying to figure out light switches and outlets.
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was clean and peaceful, and a great location while in town for a wedding at Colloca winery. We also appreciated the back patio and camp chairs for sitting by the lake.
Perfect house close by Fairhaven Beach. We really enjoyed being right on the water and using the paddleboard. Sky was beautiful at night with all of the stars. We really enjoyed our stay wish we could’ve had more time.
Loved the setup of the place the most. Right on the water with a big fire pit! Well stocked kitchen and bathroom, comfy beds, and close to many things! Bring your water shoes but the little beach was a nice bonus! Will be returning for sure!
This rental location was perfect, the property was clean and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting by the camp fire at night and kayaking and fishing during the day. The owner was very helpful and replied to our questions very promptly.
We visit the area once a twice a year to enjoy the amazing fishing that Lake Ontario offers. This is our first time staying at your property. We had a great time! The lakefront back yard was perfect for us to fish between the rain showers and the outdoor firepit was amazing....allowing us to relax and enjoy a couple of beers. I would definitely stay here again!
This place was perfect! Sunsets, huge fire pit, nice entrance into water and perfect amount of land in back of house by water for our endless days of playing cornhole! Was so peaceful and relaxing and the weather was perfect everyday! The house was perfect size for our family of 8 and it was very cozy. We definitely will be coming back!
We had a wonderful stay in this cabin which is larger than the pictures make it appear. There was PLENTY of room for our family of 5. We really enjoyed fishing, swimming and boating in the lake. The paddle boat on the property was an extra bonus that my children really enjoyed. We highly recommend this place.
We were so pleased when we arrived. Everything was as advertised, a cute, cozy lakehouse! We enjoyed swimming, fishing, campfires and paddleboating. The house had Everything we needed and more!
The house is located about 15 minutes to the Sterling Renaissance Faire!!
It was a great stay and a great time!
This place was great.: A lot bigger inside than the pictures look. Access to the water was right outside the house. We had a great time. Very clean. I would definitely go back
Charleen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Leanor Q.
16 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lee
It was nice but the outside has a lot a lot of spider weds
was the first time doing something like this. It was a great way to start for the first time . we loved the place and want to book aging.
Matthew w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Cathlin Partyka
This has been our family lake house for over 15 years - the home has been in our family for well over 30 years! We love spending summer weekends here enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the private road, the amazing views and sunsets from the backyard and all the fun things Fair Haven and the surrounding towns offer.
Why they chose this property
Our location is perfect with direct water access. The road is very quiet and peaceful so it's a perfect spot to get away and relax. The house is a great size and has pretty much anything you'd need during your stay, a full kitchen, games, etc.
We are located about a mile from Colloca Winery and Turtle Cove - both are super fun places to visit with live music and fun events every weekend!
The town is a short drive away and has a few restaurants, an ice cream shop, a convivence store, gift shop and more!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests