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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Sterling, NY
  • Place, Little Sodus Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, State University of New York-Oswego
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, del Lago Resort & Casino
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fair Haven Beach State Park and Battle Island State Park, while Richardson-Bates House Museum and Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights. 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.
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Sterling, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Sodus Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 26 min drive - 30.5 km
  • del Lago Resort & Casino - 42 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Onondaga Lake Park - 47 min drive - 76.9 km
  • Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview - 50 min drive - 82.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Colloca Estate Winery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fat Frankie's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Drunkard's High Ground - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Stick And Rudder Public House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardware Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage ?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$310, 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 Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fair Haven 3BR Bay Front Family Cottage located?

This family-friendly Sterling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Sodus Bay and Grass Island. West Barrier Bar County Park and Lake Ontario are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed the wonderful wildlife & beautiful sunsets on this peaceful bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the little “beach” right on the property, the fire pit, the paddle boat, and the kayak. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

A lovely stay on blind sodus bay

The cottage was great. Clean, comfy and had everything we needed. Very peaceful location on the water. Stunning sunsets! Would love to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Great placs

Clean and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ramesh C.

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

Excellent place to stay.

Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Relaxing quiet location

Nice little spot on the relaxing water. Walking distance to the winery was nice too! Family enjoyed it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

KAREN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for my families needs. Great to have a beach for the kiddos. Nice sunsets. Good profits to fair haven beach. The outside areas could have been more appealing
Great lakeside fires
Fair haven was awesome
Sunsets!!
Side yard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley H.

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

Peaceful Lake Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Beautiful cozy cottage with a great view of the lake!!

Had a wonderful time !! Such a beautiful place to stay. They had everything you need there. Can’t wait to go back next year!!Thank You so much !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mj S.

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

Girls Weekend

Had a wonderful time. Plenty of room for the eight of us. Cute little beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ed g.

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

4th of July

Great place , great location within walking distance to the winery !! also close to town and local stores,restaurants etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

A very nice place

Nice water! Clean and quite
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Damon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, beds were comfortable. Cob webs everywhere inside and out. Top of the fridge and celling fans have never been cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrye H.

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

Summer fun!

We had a great time. Location was perfect for our Family Reunion at the state park. We also loved Porch Fest and the Winery.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L. S.

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

Renn Faire Lodgings

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Wonderful Stay

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Nephew’s wedding

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

igor o.

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

We had a great time! The bay is very good for swimming and fishing. We got exactly what expected!

The property well maintained. The neighbors are friendly. We had no problems and just enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Beautiful Views

Very nice. greatly enjoyed the stay Home like
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Beautiful Family Vacation!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jade V.

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...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Relaxing get away

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

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

Awesome lakefront property!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charleen P.

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

Wonderful Stay

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cathlin Partyka

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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!

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