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Relaxing Lakefront Retreat

Vacation home near Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles

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A wooden dock extending into a body of water, with a house and lawn in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view of a bathroom.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small attached garage.
A staircase leading to a second floor, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Skaneateles, NY
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Finger Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Skaneateles

On waterfront.Within a 5-minute walk of this Skaneateles vacation home, you'll find Skaneateles Lake and Finger Lakes. Otisco Lake and John D. Barrow Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Finger Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Syracuse University - 32 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 35 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Cornell University - 59 min drive - 50.8 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 37 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elephant and The Dove - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valentine's Delicatessen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skaneateles Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Lakefront Retreat

This beautiful, recently built, 5 bedroom home is located at 5 mile point on the eastern shore of Skaneateles Lake. Enjoy 70' of level lake frontage on the cleanest lake in the Northeast. Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, located 5 miles from the charming village of Skaneateles, this home features dock, mooring and flat access to the water. Soak up the sun, swim, boat, fish or relax on the porch after a day of wine tasting, hiking or shopping in the local boutiques. The home boasts an open floor plan, fully furnished, 5 bedrooms with 2 full and 1 half bathrooms. Inside amenties include a fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances, corian counters and cherry cabinetry. Brazilian hardwoods are throughout the lower level of the home, with an inviting 1st floor master bedroom with heated floor master bath.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

No parking on the lawn, park in designated spaces only
No dumping of ashes into the lake. $500 fine if ashes are dumped into lake

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Relaxing Lakefront Retreat Skaneateles
Relaxing Lakefront Retreat Private vacation home
Relaxing Lakefront Retreat Private vacation home Skaneateles

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relaxing Lakefront Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relaxing Lakefront Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Relaxing Lakefront Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing Lakefront Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Lakefront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing Lakefront Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relaxing Lakefront Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relaxing Lakefront Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relaxing Lakefront Retreat to downtown Skaneateles?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi away from Skaneateles.

Relaxing Lakefront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

AWESOME Spot

We love this location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Would definitely stay again.

Everything about this stay was awesome. No criticisms. The town of Skaneateles is quaint with great shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Excellent host, excellent house

Entire process and stay was a pleasure .... wonderful house, property location and setup hard to beat and host a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Family Weekend

Great house for a weekend together with my family who live nearby. Home was lovely with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cal C.

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

Like a hotel

Top notchHigh endQuality all aroundWell stocked w chairs, firewood, toys, fishing poles I was impressed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were so happy all week. The house is wonderful. We were all so impressed with how well you stock the house ( kitchen essentials, bath towels, beach towels, and firewood).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th year renting this beautiful home! Home is very spacious and comfortable. It has a large porch facing the lake with 6 rocking chairs - just a beautiful spot to gather and relax. The owners are very quick to respond to any concern or question. Would highly recommend to anyone ! We had a fantastic time .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Lakeside Willow

This property was everything we could have hoped for and more! The owners think of and provide all the extras to make your stay enjoyable! The space and location are perfect for family gatherings! We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Just a great house to gather with friends!

This was our 4th year staying at this beautiful home and we booked for next year before we left! We had fantastic weather and spent much of our time on the beautiful porch in the rocking chairs provided looking out at the beautiful lake. At night we had great fires in the fire pit and it was just relaxing and lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn L. W.

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

Quality house

We stayed for three days over Memorial Day weekend. Even though the weather wasn’t great, the house provided enough space for our family and views of the lake where we all had a great time. The kitchen was well appointed and easy to cook in, the rooms were comfortable, and when we did have sun, the lakefront portion was nice to hang out on.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

absolutely perfect weekend!

Stayed here for an extended holiday weekend and it couldn't have been better. The home itself exceeded expectations and had all modern luxuries available, even if not needed to enjoy a peaceful retreat to the lake. The host was very responsive, accommodating, and easy to coordinate with. I would highly recommend and will look to stay here on future trips to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Weekend Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home is beautiful and the lake is crystal clear. The house was exceptionally clean and the host thought of everything from the complementary bottle of wine to the water bottles on all the night stands. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Lovely week

It was lovely. We loved the willow tree and the easy access to the lake. We appreciated all the things the house offered, especially all the kitchen accessories to make our stay very easy. We also appreciated all the linens, bath towels and beach towels provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give this property 10 stars I would have! I met my five sisters here and we spent three days in this idyllic setting. The house was spotless, well equipped, and so comfortable and welcoming. We all decided we would come back in a heartbeat. Natasha outdid herself with thinking of every amenity we could possibly need! It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home! We had “Ladies Weekend” here. We filled this lovely home with lots of love and laughter! Thank you Natasha for being so kind with answering my questions. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Special spot on lake

We loved our stay. Open floor plan was ideal for family. Long counter space for food and drinks was really nice. Super close to crystal clear lake. Rented a pontoon boat and toured most of the lake. Nights were s’mores and a nice fire in the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaina W.

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

Girls weekend

This cottage is absolutely lovely and has every amenity. We had 10 babes in our 50s stay for a girls weekend and we had a blast sitting around the fire by the lake and dancing in the kitchen. The bed were comfy and the place was spotless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Best ever!

This was the best VRBO property we have ever rented. EVERYTHING exceeded our expectations. Great property, great location, great view. 10+++
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Amazing lake house

This house was perfect! The property is Level and flat to the lake. Kids had tons of fun on the swim platform and kayaking. The interior is beautiful and spotless. The kitchen is huge with everything we needed. We will absolutely rent again next time we are in the area !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Outstanding!

Appears to have been remodeled recently and they did a great job! I cannot say enough great things about this set up and this host. Every detail was thought of. Outstanding location on the lake with a dock and all, this property was perfect for us! I would definitely recommend this property…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

amazing getaway

The property is stunningly beautiful, an immaculate comfortable home with water views from bedrooms and living areas. Porch rockers were fabulous to enjoy the water view and amazing skies ,just steps away. Beautiful floating dock and easy access to crystal clear water complete with brick fire pit and chairs. We just brought ourselves and sat back and enjoyed. Great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second year in this house and it was just as memorable and accommodating as the last. The owners are extremely responsive. The property is perfect for families with kids as the water is a stones throw from the beautiful porch. Our favorite aspect of the home is the set of rocking chairs that line the porch - perfect for viewing sunsets or watching the kids while they swim/fish. Large kitchen island (seats 6 I believe) is great for card games after dinner and morning coffee. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family getaway

Our group of ten loved this space. The open concept living area, the kitchen, 6 barstools, kitchen table and family room area provided more than enough space for us to entertain ourselves with boardgames and more! The location is great to the downtown area, the kids loved having the yard and the back porch was great for the parents to sit and enjoy the view. If you are considering this house just do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susi K.

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

Great place for a get-away

We gathered our family for a Thanksgiving celebration at the Lake house. We so enjoyed our time there, even though we couldn't spend time outdoors because of the weather. We were met by the host, and made to feel immediately welcome. The kitchen was great and well-stocked, and we had everything we needed to cook and serve a Thanksgiving feast. We highly recommend a stay here - and hope to come back in the summer when we can enjoy the outdoor amenities as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda D.

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

Fantastic rental!

We are a of group of 6 women who travel together twice a year for a bonding long weekend! This house is the perfect setting! It is layed out beautifully on first floor with open floor plan . There are 5 bedrooms with 6 beds. Everything about this house is warm and inviting. This is our third year here and have already booked for next year! The porch overlooking the beautiful lake with 6 rocking chairs was so nice and there is also a nice fire pit with chairs to sit out and enjoy a fire at night ! Love this place and can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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