Beautiful year round home at the foot of Owasco Lake

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

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Auburn, NY

Owasco Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
‪7 min walk‬
Emerson Park
‪7 min walk‬
Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Southview Annex; a quiet retreat on the North end of Owasco Lake in Auburn NY. The house sits across the street from the lake, but has an unobstructed view southward of Owasco Lake. There is a sand beach across the street which is private to the house. You can watch the sun rise AND set from this vantage point on the large covered front porch, making this a beautiful place to spend your vacation time.

The house has 5 bedrooms with a spare room that has a twin sleeper chair for additional sleeping space. In total the house sleeps 13 comfortably.

The house comes equipped with a canoe and several kayaks and a small sailboat and fishing poles. There is a gas grill on the back patio and plenty of comfortable seating on the front porch. Emerson Park is down the street (about 400 yards) where paddle boats and pontoon boats are available for rent. Emerson Park is also home of the Merry-go-Round theater where you can enjoy professional theater during the Summer and Fall months. Auburn, NY has a number of points of interest including the Seward House (home of William Seward), the Tubman House (home of Harriet Tubman), the Cayuga Museum, Fort Hill Cemetery, and The Agricultural Museum (5 minute walk). Auburn Public Theater has year round performances including live music, comedians, stage performances and films. Musical Theater at the Merry-go-Round theater at Emerson Park are also popular. There are a number of restaurants in Auburn for anything from casual to fine dining! In addition, you are a 10 minute drive to Skaneateles, NY with a whole host of additional attractions and restaurants.
(In addition, golf excursions at the Private Owasco Golf and Tennis Club....in your back yard... may be arranged with advance notice.)

For Hunters: duck hunting can happen right on the beach in front of the home!

For fishermen: there is plentiful fishing on Owasco Lake during the summer and during the winter we typically have ice fishing right on the lake in front of the house.

Come and enjoy a relaxing summer beach vacation, a Fall foliage/wine tour vacation, Winter ice fishing/snow shoeing/cross country skiing adventure, or Spring time quite retreat. It's all here at the Southview Annex!!

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Wendy LaDuca

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, or consider a night out at Kegs Canalside. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Auburn, NY

What's nearby

Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Emerson Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Harriet Tubman Home - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Fingerlakes Mall - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪O'Tooles - ‬4 min drive
‪Tinkers Guild - ‬5 min drive
‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Kostas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful year round home at the foot of Owasco Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful year round home at the foot of Owasco Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful year round home at the foot of Owasco Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful year round home at the foot of Owasco Lake located?

This family-friendly Auburn holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

30 March 2025

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

Annual family gathering!

House was beautiful! Location great and close to Wegmans/grocery store. Owner was very kind and communicated well. Would definitely stay here again! 2nd kitchen was key for storage and cooking for large amount of people. Set up of house was bigger than it looks in pictures. We were all very happy with our choice!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

29 December 2024

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

great location

We were celebrating a family birthday... had the best time loved the house lots of room

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C L.

8 November 2024

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

Senior Girls Weekend

This worked great for the 5 of us. While an older home, it was clean, updated, and so well maintained. The view was exceptional and the location was perfect. We had a couple minor issues that needed the host, and the response was so quick and effective. No one had any complaints.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

14 October 2024

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

Reunion on the lake

Our stay at The Annex was great. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the property - whether it was indoors or on the spacious front porch. The beach and adjacent Park were very nice, even in October. Planning to try to visit again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Norm G.

8 October 2024

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

Lake

It was a shame that the lake had an algae bloom. We learned that this happens every year around this time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

29 September 2024

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

Another great stay

This house is just wonderful, The rooms are spacious and very nicely done. Everything is top notch including the host. Wendy is always available This is our second stay here, and there will be a third. The huge kitchen is a great gathering place. The house is right in front of the Lake with a spectacular view, and very quiet. But it's also just a short drive to Auburn's restaurants, and especially Wegman's. Great care has been taken to make the house comfortable and welcoming. It's a real treasure.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S.

8 September 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella C.

4 September 2024

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

Family time

The house and location made for a great get away. We look forward to our family vacation every year and this location definitely did not disappoint. All 10 of us had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne C.

11 August 2024

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

Weeklong August vacation

We had a very lovely week at the Annex house. Our weather was very good for all but two of the days when it was rainy. Our teenagers spent time on the dock and in the water. The water was very clear and warm and pleasant. Really not much of a beach at all at the house, however. it was a little disappointing, but we still managed to enjoy the area. It was great using the double kayak and the single kayak along with the lifejackets that were provided there. There were also several blowup rafts and a paddleboard that were very nice to use. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We also really enjoyed the view from the front porch of the lake. Living room was also very comfortable for movies in the evening. Lots of games and books at the house as well. Our host was very accessible and accommodating, and the house was well worth the money. Would recommend and stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra D.

7 August 2024

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

Family vacation

The house is giant and we loved the front porch. The lake water is crystal clear and we really enjoyed our time in the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

7 August 2024

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

Summer fun on Owasco Lake

My family and I had a great time staying on Owasco Lake. This house is very large and easily accomodated 7 adults and 2 kids. One of the bedrooms is located on the ground level which is great for someone who can't navigate stairs. You have to cross a somewhat busy street to get to the lake which was fine for the older kids (11 and 15) in our party. The lake itself has very clear water and was shallow for perhaps about a hundred feet (great for kids) before it became deeper. We explored the lake using the provided kayaks and the iSUPs we brought, and rented a pontoon boat from the nearby marina for a couple days to explore further areas of the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jackie b.

29 June 2024

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

Great house very large

We had a great time at the house, kitchen was very well stocked. There was lots of extra towels and blankets. They had a great selection of games, puzzles and some toys. The only.cons was the beach was smaller than expected and was quite dirty, tthey dod have someone come clean it and rake it couple days later. There is no central.ac air conditioners are in windows thougb and they worked well but the filters were so dusty we had to clean them. Overall a great place for family to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

25 June 2024

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

Another fantastic stay

This was our third time staying at this beautiful property. The front porch is amazing. We had 10 family members staying here and everyone loves coming back to Owasco Lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Holly Z.

16 June 2024

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

Good time

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

4 June 2024

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

Nice Stay Beautiful Lakefront Location

Great for our group of "senior sibs" lots of comfortable space and a well stocked kitchen too.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

14 May 2024

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

Great stay with family

We loved that the house was big enough for everyone to spread out, but also gave areas for gathering with everyone. We had ages 16 to 72 staying with us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

7 May 2024

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

Lake House

Met our needs perfectly.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

26 April 2024

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

Wonderful, spacious home in a great location

Wendy's home was the perfect gathering spot for a long weekend in the Finger Lakes Region. Our 8 adult, 1 toddler party had plenty of space in which to celebrate 2 birthdays and an anniversary very comfortably. Situated directly across the street from Lake Owasco, the views were majestic and relaxing. We were nearby to the local winery trails and the quaint downtown area of Skaneateles, which we took the opportunity to enjoy. The village of Owasco, where the home is located, is also a very pleasant area. The home was replete with amenities such as laundry facilities, plenty of comfy seating, a gas fireplace and several bedrooms. I highly recommend Wendy's home to anyone seeking a conveniently located, scenic retreat in the Finger Lakes Region. We all agreed that it was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

9 April 2024

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

Owasco Lake Get Away - Don't Hesitate To Book

The property was precisely as advertised and a more. 1500 chars is not enough! Location - This property is on the north end of the lake located on the main road. Yes, you have to cross a somewhat busy road to reach the lake but you are on level ground the entire time. Some of the other properties we thought about renting are on the side of steep hills to simply get to the property much less the extra 40 stairs from the deck to a private dock. We are so glad we choose this property! Size - This is a large house. There are 5 bedrooms as advertised and 3 bathrooms. The first floor bath must be accessed via the bedroom while 3 bedrooms upstairs share a common bathroom. The master suite upstairs is HUGE and has a lovely lake view. The master bath is a bit small but very serviceable. We fit 12 people around the dining room table for a dinner party and the living room had plenty of seating for everyone with room to spare. Kitchen A+! Heating - We were in the area in March and of course it snowed and was cold. There are 2 gas fireplaces on the first floor which gave off sufficient heat to supplement the zoned heating. There are at least 3 zones in the house. The only "burp" is the location of one thermostat on the 2nd floor. It's a bit difficult to read. Everyone was comfortable, even the folks from Florida. Cooling - With 8" of snow, we didn't need to use the portable air conditioners. There seemed to be plenty of AC units for a hot summer day. Parking - Lots of parking.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

10 December 2023

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

Beautiful home and awesome lake views!

Wendy, the property manager did all she could to make our stay a good one! And it was so much fun to visit the surrounding towns and villages! Thanks Wendy!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

13 November 2023

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

Ladies Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at this location. The house offered plenty of space and bedrooms for our weekend of relaxation. The view of the lake was wonderful from the porch as well as the big picture windows. Wendy was a wonderful host. She answered our questions quickly. She left a card and a bottle of wine to welcome us. Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Lockport NY

12 November 2023

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

Cousins reunion

Perfect place for all of us to call home for a few days. We found everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Great location to visit museums and close to awesome restaurants. Very clean and well equipped. Responsive host. Couldn’t be better!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Scotia, NY

24 October 2023

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

Family friendly home with a view

The house was clean with lots of room for all of our family. The view of the water was beautiful with a big porch and big windows to take it in. It was a convenient location to many local attractions. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan O., Willow NY USA

15 October 2023

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

A Real Find

This was our first time in this property, although we've stayed in others. We could not have been happier, and we will definitely stay here again. The house was very comfortable both in the public areas and bedrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials and in the fridge (one of two) there was a gift bottle of Reisling waiting for us. The directions for the property were clear, and Wendy was easy to reach. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

12 October 2023

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

Wedding weekend

Our son got married at Emerson Park so Wendy’s home was the perfect location, close to the venue with beautiful views of the lake. Lots of room inside and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

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3 bathrooms

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