Skip to main content
Entire home

Deruyter lake waterfront

Photo gallery for Deruyter lake waterfront

Dock looking West with Sunset
Granite countertops , stainless appliances, All amenities of home
Great Room , looking out windows towards south end of lake
Great Room look out from Kitchen
Downstairs Bedroom bathroom for bedrooms 2&3 , full bath with tub/shower

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near DeRuyter Reservoir
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
Deruyter, NY
  • Place, DeRuyter Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Turning Stone Casino
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 King Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Deruyter lake waterfront

Property located on East side of the Lake. Deruyter Lake is located in Central New York. House is on a private lot that has direct waterfront access. Dock is about 4' deep and can easily accommodate boats up to 24' . Lake house is around 2400 sq ft, has 2.5 baths, 3 large bedrooms which sleeps 10-12 max. House has new updates with wifi, cable and laundry on site. Private off street parking with garage if needed.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Property grounds
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
Lafayette
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Younger toddlers , welcome to bring baby gate
default

Events

Events allowed
See me to discuss
default

Pets

Pets allowed
Will allow certain breeds and limited
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access Road Speed 5 mph No Bon Fires Watch for well head near lake side, well head is undefeated vs any vehicle please no diving , sea wall it’s very

Important information

You need to know

Property # 992184vb
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: See me to discuss
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
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

De Ruyter

Located in De Ruyter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lorenzo State Historic Site and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Homer Center for the Arts and The Wild Animal Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
View more Holiday homes in De RuyterOpens in a new window
Map
Deruyter, NY

What's nearby

  • DeRuyter Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Syracuse University - 32 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Destiny USA - 44 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview - 51 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 52 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's Restaurant & Taproom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yohan's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • Oioi

Frequently asked questions

Is Deruyter lake waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

As of 14 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deruyter lake waterfront on 15 June 2026 start from NZ$630, 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 Deruyter lake waterfront ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deruyter lake waterfront located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in De Ruyter is on a lake, steps from DeRuyter Reservoir and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Lorenzo State Historic Site and Cazenovia Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was very communicative, allowed us to extend our stay, there were plenty of kitchen supplies and things throughout the house so we found everything we needed (fishing rods, playing cards, etc) the area is so nice and everyone around is so kind especially the next door neighbor Eric. if you have a chance to meet him he’s an awesome guy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has everything a family could need. The view is beautiful. The host is very nice and is very responsive to any questions you may have.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mlhonors

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Family vacation

Great location, clean and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Lake access,location,and a sweet quiet neighborhood of cottages and families created a restful and enjoyable experience. We loved the master suite,waking up to a view of the lake. This is a great house for multiple families or generations because of the separation of guest areas. Whether on the deck,or on the dock,there are plenty of outside places to enjoy the view. And if you don’t want to cook in the well equipped kitchen,the Boathouse restaurant is just down the road.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsey m.

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

Beautiful lake and spacious house!

The house was spacious and accommodated my family of 6 well. It was very clean and we really enjoyed the dock by the lake. The owner was very kind and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect? No, but decent especially for families with kids. It seems ideal for summer and OUTSIDE lake adventures/access. It needs some TLC & a good pressure wash and fresh paint inside and out. Lots of mismatched and blown lightbulbs. I read ALL the reviews beforehand. Seems most items not really addressed. It seems best for families who just need to play, sleep, clean up, feed the masses and enjoy the country and lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mlhonors n.

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

Love this lake house!

This is our third year staying at Marc’s lake house and we absolutely love it there! Beautiful house and beautiful lake. So many wonderful memories made there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Family Fun

Everything was wonderful during our stay. The weather didn’t cooperate much which wasn’t a problem as the ping pong table downstairs became daily family tournaments into the late evening. I needed to cook for my niece‘s wedding and the kitchen was equipped with everything and plenty of space. The one day we had great weather the boys fished off the dock and rented a kayak. Thank you Marc, we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendie S.

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

Beautiful lake vacation

This home on Lake DeRuyter was perfect for our extended family vacation. The house was equipped with all our needs. The owner was responsive with questions. The dock was perfect for fishing and swimming was great as weeds were well controlled. The property is dog friendly as well, which made this vacation even better. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

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

Great low key lake house

We had 2 families, 5 kids and 4 adults altogether, and had a lovely time. The house is tidy has a nice view of the lake from the east side. The kitchen has almost everything you need. The bedrooms are perfect for 2 families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property is very tired; dirty wall to wall carpeting up the stairs and in master, duct taped rugs in dining area, staircase from deck goes down to alley of trap like rubble - dangerous for seniors and children alike. Basement rooms typically basementy; one of the bunk beds is held up by what appears to be cinder blocks covered by a towel. No sign of pictured large grill or attractive outside furniture. Waterfront was great. Older children loved jumping off dock and we brought kayaks which were easy to launch and fun for all. This could be a wonderful vacation spot with updating and repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
On arrival the property was 60 degrees and heat was not working. We called the owner and he attempted to fix it remotely but came in the morning when temperature was 58. Our family was unable to sleep the first night due to the cold. Owner refused our request of a 200 refund. Home needs a deep clean and carpets need a shampoo. We saw mice on downstairs level and heard them at night. We have been renting for years on VRBO. This was our worst travel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

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

Simply WOW!

We have rented a few homes over the years and this is definitely our number 1! The owner responds right away and goes above and beyond to insure your stay is spectacular. The place is absolutely gorgeous as well as the view. Even all the locals we met were beyond helpful and so nice. This will definitely be a repeat vacation for our family ! Mark thank you so very much for allowing us to share in this amazing place and cant wait to visit again this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank-you and please come back anytime . Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

DeRuyter

Water was clean and clear. Dock and fire pit can be seen from the kitchen. Owner was nearby and quick to respond to questions. A pleasant week there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Deruyter lake house

We have been visiting the area for the last 3 years as our son is at nearby Colgate. We have rented many homes for weekend visits. This was by far the nicest experience we have had,Just a beautiful large comfy home. Immaculately clean and well stocked. Ping pong in the basement kept the kids occupied during a rainy weekend. The large streaming TV was great for Netflix movies.Comfortable beds and large dining area. Oven was great for chocolate chip cookies.Oh, and the view of the lake is gorgeous.Property manager was great. Responded to every question promptlyWe will absolutely be back.5 stars !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucy z.

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

Great Lake House

Beautiful views and very comfortable house. Nice kitchen, great room and comfy beds. No complaints. I enjoyed walking around the houses and lake in the morning. Great fall location. We escaped SU family weekend and stayed here. Would do it again. Note that the fireplace is not usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Wonderful

It was. Wonderful! The only problem was the air conditioner leaked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Thanks for the stay but let me know next time? it was just the drain line
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Beautiful view

Property is as advertised: a lovely home on the DeRuyter Reservoir. We really enjoyed getting away from the stress of our lives, and appreciated how clean the house was. The house had everything we needed, and all we had to do was pack clothing and food. We forgot the coffee, but there was some there for us already! My son loved playing ping pong, and it was great that we could bring our dog with us too! A ton of space and a great view, like looking from a treehouse when you are in the living room. I was able to do some birdwatching too. The owner even gave us the name of a great local pizza place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2020
Thanks for staying.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Merrilee F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

place was falling apart lights falling off walls bulbs burnt out the had control over the ac and wou

not good onwer has to much control water ran out he had to come and fix it
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2022
Guest left the place a mess . The reason I have control over AC is because some keep the windows open and because remotes are 200$ each and they go missing or broken . We also have nest thermostats at propterty that control only the boiler heat and guests have a hard time understanding.. I ask guests what they want and usally forget it . How many camps have AC is a better question on the lake? To get 2 stars for a burnt-out light is comical. Also, the water didn’t run out I had to replace house water filter because pressure was getting low and did this with in 2-4 hours of finding out…. House is the nicest rental on lake for the the money ….
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easy to find, pretty accommodating

The owner was responsive to questions and I privately messaged him our concerns about the property's lack of cleanliness and some broken items that I hope he will address before the next person stays. He says he uses a maid service so obviously those issues start with them. The listing is slightly misleading as it says it sleeps 10, but there are 2 bedrooms that have 1 king bed in each and a 3rd bedroom that has 2 twin over full beds. We were fine cosleeping with our littles but if you want your own sleep space, consider bringing an air mattress. Otherwise, the furniture was comfortable, the place was kid friendly, and the house was easy to find from the road. It was centrally located to all of the places we were visiting so that was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beverly c.

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

Incredible Value

The owner of this property couldn’t have been more accommodating! Due to flight challenges we arrived at the property @ 11pm. The owner stayed in communication w/us during our long drive from the airport, went out to the property to turn on lights even took a picture of the front steps & sent it to us. He gave us detailed instructions to find the house in the dark The roads in that area don’t have lights & we wouldn’t have been able to find the house easily had he not. The house itself is an incredible bargain for the $, the lake view beautiful, the neighborhood peaceful. The mattress on the bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept on. Our visit was for my daughter’s graduation. She had challenges packing & we ended up needing a late check out. Again the owner couldn’t have been more accommodating. On a scale of 1 to 5, I give the property a 10.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

George F.

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

The stay was okay not worth the cost to rent

This house is just ok. Check in was easy the house was clean but needed quite a bit of tlc. It was obvious that this house was remodeled years ago and has since just been rented out and minimal upkeep. Our first night we had no ac because there were no remotes for the ac the owner controlled them from his phone. We messaged him and he did come over the next afternoon to give us a remote so we could have ac. Also the first night we had no power downstairs called the owner and I had to reset the breakers for it. Also upon arrival we noticed that the dock was not in the water and we brought a boat from an hour and a half away to use it and couldn't. The owner did put the dock in on our 6th day so we could use the dock for 1 and a half days. The big deck down on the water has many rotten boards that makes it dangerous for dogs and family members. On the last day we woke up to no wifi in the house which is unacceptable because the signal in the area is terrible. Overall the owner is very nice and tries to do his best and is very responsive but in the end this was our worst vrbo yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
AC is a luxury and people dont have a clue how to use it . The remotes are 200$ each and end up going missing so i have to do this remotely to avoid costly bills. Dock was broken and had but its out now and there were 3 spots that had rot on the deck and now fixed
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brian T.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
If I were VRBO, I would look closely at this property before continuing to list it. It is a law suit just waiting to happen. Below is a list of major concern:- None of the smoke alarms were working, and two were missing- large holes in the deck, along with rotted planks with screws heads poking through- A wood beam was a step into the swimming area, and was covered with moss and slim and was slick as ice- Iron I beams holding the lower deck completely uncovered in the swimming area, and angle iron holding the dock sticking out into the water- All six dining chairs had loose legs, which with a wrong move would put someone on the floor. I had to repair myself- The grill that was listed was rusted out completely, so I had to borrow from the neighbors- All pots and pans were unusable, again had to borrow from a neighbor.-the deck chairs that were shown were nowhere to be foundI contacted the owner, and he said if I was not satisfied, I should just leave!!! I spoke with a neighbor and they said this owner has other properties with similar problems, and the owner does not seem to care at all. I find it hard to believe other renters haven't given the same type of reviews.This property has serious safety issues. Again I think YOU should investigate this, as you should not list this until repairs have been made. And I don't care if the owner says we were difficult renters. I paid big money for a SAFE, clean property, and this didn't come close. Visitors were appalled
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
First, I did not say to leave during the stay. but suggested that if he had major issues that he could have vacated. If he was so worried about his safety and kids' safety he would have left and would have gladly given those days in a rebate, but because the weather was beautiful, we will stick it out and complain after !!! Had a few rotten holes in the deck that that got worse and fixed them immediately. Second the smoke detectors he took off and brought out and we had given batteries to the guest because he insisted, we don't enter the property. We have NEST system as well as the normal smoke detectors. Point is there is a backup system that was working We ended up giving another newer grill that day and it wasn't rusted just needed a good cleaning to get the excess grease off. The step into the lake he speaks of is the neighbor's property ! Not part on this. Tenant said he was going to blackmail me personally after the fact of leaving. It was all a problem when he left and enjoyed the place and beautiful week. I even gave him free of charge a paddle boat for the kids to use .
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

BEWARE! Please do your research…

Booked for Syracuse graduation weekend; had family arriving at different times. I msgd Marc (host) to let him know my initial headcount had grown from 6 to 9, just in case there was anything he needed from me. His response struck me as odd since the home is advertised to sleep 12, “9 is not an issue but going to be some people on couch”. I wasn’t happy about it, but knew my family would make it work. My niece, the graduate was first to arrive. My ETA was approaching 11 PM. She called me, freaking out! When she walked into the home, she saw dead bugs everywhere and a dead mouse in the middle of the living room - she had to leave. I immediately reached out to Marc to let him know there’s a problem. Marc did not respond to my message until after I spoke to VRBO support and they contacted him. When he did respond, he was dismissive, like this was no big deal. I chose this rental based on the rating but I failed to read all the reviews. I have since read the reviews and they are eye opening if one takes the time to filter them. VRBO support was wonderful at trying to mediate this awful situation. One agent telling me he wouldn’t want to stay there either. The host was unreasonable and very difficult to deal with. My family was in town for one weekend. We all needed to get up very early for graduation the morning after that horrific check in. Obviously, I needed to book another place we would feel comfortable, so we did NOT stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
As I explained to them the house has poison traps around the perimeter of the building and as the maid cleaned the house, she prob had the slider opened. The bugs are the mayflies in NY so if there is a way to stop these from NY, during spring please tell me and it was about 10-15 near the same slider. On water we do get a mouse here and there, but we do everything we can and was able to remove it in 10 min. Take a look at reviews and cleanliness on this property besides hers .

About the host

Hosted by Marc Zurbruegg

Host profile image
Owned and operated by local landlord. Grew up on lake and have an extreme knowledge to any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

This property on the lake has probably the best swimming and fishing. One of the nicest rentals on DeRuyter Lake

What makes this property unique

Property offers a unique waterfront quality for the lake compared to other areas on lake. Swimming is considered the best on lake with stone bottom and very little weed growth. Fishing off dock is fantastic and deep enough for any larger boat.
All the benefits of home!!!

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback