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Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!

De Ruyter vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a lake with a dock and distant hills.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in cabinets, and a view to the outside.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of a lake through the windows.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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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

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About the neighborhood

De Ruyter

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of DeRuyter Reservoir and 12 miles (20 km) of Cazenovia Lake. Lorenzo State Historic Site and Stone Quarry Hill Art Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • DeRuyter Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Syracuse University - 32 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 38 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 49 min drive - 36.2 miles
  • Turning Stone Casino - 52 min drive - 43.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's Restaurant & Taproom - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yohan's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • Oioi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!

Experience lakeside bliss at this vacation rental home in DeRuyter! The property is complete with 3 bedrooms (1 located in a guest house and 1 lofted) and 1 bath. Adorned with beautiful artwork perfectly complementing the stunning water views, this property has a furnished deck great for lounging in the sun and a private boat dock. Spend snowy days at nearby ski resorts, explore Syracuse and cheer on the Orange at the Carrier Dome, and hike at Highland Forest County Park.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Water View | Family Friendly | In-Unit Laundry

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Guest House): Twin/Full Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR SPACE: Private balcony, gas grill, outdoor seating, dock, gas fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Gas fireplace, Smart TV, vaulted ceilings, dining table w/ seating for 2
KITCHEN: Kitchen island dining table w/ seating for 5, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, kettle
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central heating
FAQ: Stairs required for access, no A/C
PARKING: Side street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

DERUYTER RESERVOIR (on-site): fishing, boating, hiking, ice fishing, etc
HIKING: Highland Forest (4 miles), South Village Hiking Trail (9 miles), Labrador Hollow (13 miles), Morgan Hill State Forest (13 miles), Tinker Falls (14 miles), Gorges Trail (49 miles)
MISC ATTRACTIONS: Cortland Repertory Theatre (21 miles), Beak & Skiff Apple Hill Campus & 1911 Tasting Room (24 miles), Chevy Court (33 miles), The Great New York State Fair (33 miles), Lakeview Amphitheater (34 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Cortland Repertory Theatre (2 miles), Museum of Science & Technology (29 miles), Destiny USA (31 miles), Rosamond Gifford Zoo (32 miles)
AIRPORT: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (36 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: One bedroom is lofted with a partial wall and 1 is located in the detached guest house
- NOTE: The property does not offer air conditioning

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Deruyter Home w/ Private Dock! De Ruyter
Waterfront Deruyter Home w/ Private Dock! Private vacation home
429554

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! to downtown De Ruyter?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi away from De Ruyter.

Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view! The location was perfect and the beds were so comfortable. Great host too! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EMILY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the water. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest J.

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

DeRuyter Stay

A fun place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

Great lake house

Lots of deck space right on the water. Comfortable, roomie inside for whole family to enjoy. We had a wonderful stay on the lake - look forward to coming again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne h.

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

Loved it

Great house, terrific host
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Deruyter home on lake

We needed a place to stay for few days while we were in town. This cute little house was perfect. The hosts were awesome and communication was great we actually checked out a little late with no issues and couldn’t have been happier !! Definitely would stay again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Beautiful and relaxing mini-getaway

We were impressed with the property's location. It is just as described. The owner was very thoughtful with having treats available for us. We had an amazing time and look forward to coming again in the near future. We highly recommend this place. The views are incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

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

Zen on the Lake

Property was perfect! We traveled for a family weekend for football at Colgate and loved the house! Sunrise and sunset did not disappoint!! Kim was an amazing communicator! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia F.

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

Syracuse

Our family had an amazing time at DeRuyter lake house. The house is airy, bright and very functional. The dock/deck is beautiful right on the water. The beds are so comfortable. Kim was always available, attentive and helpful. Terrific weekend! we would come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen D.

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

Lake side fun

Overall this property was good. Check in and out was easy and communication with the property manager was great. One big downside was the amount of webs and spiders inside the residence and dead gnats on the countertops that had been accumulating over time. Some of the areas the webs are are extremely high. Not a huge deal, we cleaned what we could reach and still had a blast. We took our 21' pontoon boat and used the dock. The dock was serviceable for our needs but def could use some attention. Lake views were gorgeous. All in all we would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

We had a great Time and enjoyed the place on the water.

What caught my eyes was the fact that this place was right on the reservoir and we are able to use the dock as our own personal place to swim and enjoy ourselves. The property was well maintained and the owner was very pleasant to connect with back and forth. It was very quite there , no noise from other houses or people. We were within driving distance of all kinds of places. The internet speeds were very good. I have 3 kids and of course everyone was on the network and the speeds were excellent. I did bring my own Apple TVs with me as I have my own streaming sources I like to use while there was down time, but there was smart apps on the TVs. I will definitely be making reservations for next year. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Family weekend

I booked the De Ruyter home as my niece was graduating from Syracuse and several of my siblings wanted to stay together. We had a tremendous time. Kim was a terrific host and answered all our questions quickly. the house is terrific. It has 2 bedrooms in the main house and a side boat house with a bunk bed. The kitchen has everything you can use. There is one bathroom that is smartly configured to have a separate shower room and toilet room with the sink outside the 2 rooms. There were 5 of us in the house but the one bathroom was never an issue. The dock is terrific and we spent a lot of time out there. We stayed in early May so the dock extension wasn't yet in the water. there were kayaks to use but we were pretty busy so did not get a chance to use them. Thanks for a great weekend.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary D.

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

Mouse in the house

We were all so grossed out we left as soon as we could. They need to consider having professional cleaners to ready this property for rental. Views were great, we just couldn’t see it through the veil of cobwebs and spiders. The bonus room reeked of mildew. Refrigerator was dirty. Had to buy a mouse trap and set it out, 3 am it sprang shut. Random people showed up on our dock and patio to fish and blast music. Outside vegetation is very overgrown. We had to use fans as there is no AC…owner did buy one new one and the other two were covered in grime. Linens were clean. The bathroom shower situation is very odd and tight. Lots of dusty clutter throughout the house. Not fun when you have to clean every day. We have two families that own property on the lake…they came to visit and were disgusted with what they saw as they knew what it looked like with the previous owner. Shameful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisa R.

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

Family stay

Great house on a beautiful lake! Owner was wonderful kind, thoughtful and generous! Will stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Property

Nice, clean comfortable property. quiet and relaxing. DeRuyter lake is a good swimming and fishing lake. Enough kayaks for the four of us. Lots of amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David d.

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

Charming

Our stay was great. The house is very well equipped with anything that you would need. The house is right on the lake and has a charming rustic quality about it. Can’t wait to come back. My mother in law and husband spent many summer days on DeRuyter lake and now we have great memories of the lake too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay r.

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

great location!

You cannot beat this location.....RIGHT on the lake !! And Kim responded to any/every request immediately. We had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Totally enjoyed our stay

From the owner checking in with us to a very clean home and the gorgeous view we were awestruck from the beginning. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great weekend by the lake!

We had a nice relaxing weekend at the lake :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Awesome but some quirks

My wife and I stayed at this property for a 2-night stay on a recent frigid cold weekend in January. Our hosts were so nice and accommodating, answering all questions and stocking the house with coffee, snacks, and some wine of our choosing. We had a delightful experience. Without a doubt it is all about the view and the house’s design to accentuate it. We were there when the lake was frozen and snowy, and I can only imagine how wonderful the view must be in the summer, but the winter view had a majesty of its own. The house is furnished and decorated nicely with special touches and comfy blankets. The living room with its full wall of windows provided an amazing view, as well as the 2 bedrooms situated at the corner of the house. The main room and kitchen felt so spacious because of the tall ceilings, and we enjoyed watching some shows on the giant wall mounted TV while having the fireplace on and kitchen close by to grab a quick bite now and then. The heat was uneven but was manageable with just my wife and I, although if you had people staying in both bedrooms at the same time there might be an issue to find common ground. All the good totally outweighs any of the quirky aspects of the house including an odd bathroom setup, some cracks in the walls and slightly slanted floors in areas. On the outside, you park your car right off the road by the doorway so unloading your bags is extremely easy and efficient. The separate structure with another bedroom was not open in the winter so I can’t comment on that, but as I noted this place must be great for a summer stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The property was great for a nice family thanksgiving on the lake.

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Relaxing Lake House

We loved our stay! No need to go anywhere else, you won't want to leave the lake. Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Perfect

Fantastic experience. It was exactly what I was looking for. Great Host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Relaxing Waterfront Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay on DeRuyter Reservoir. The house is beautifully positioned to give a wonderful view of the lake. We had such a relaxing time we barely left the house except for walks around the reservoir and a hike in the nearby state park. I loved waking up to the sunrise while having my morning coffee and the soft sounds of the lake as I fell asleep at night. My nephew did plenty of fishing and we used the kayaks and paddleboat throughout the visit. I plan on visiting again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith A.

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

Restful

picture perfect view of the mountain as well of the lake. Property is well appointed