Goose House | 4 Bed, 3 Bath
About this house rental
Situated in Varick, this attractive house for $1,611 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Looking to book your next family get-away? Look no further! This spacious home situated beautifully on 200' of Cayuga lakefront will be sure to please with a heated in-ground pool in the summer, a game room to enjoy in the cooler months and expansive views/access to the lake. Walking in on the main floor, you'll find a large open floor plan. The Dining Room, Kitchen and Living Room are all open to each other with high vaulted ceilings and tiled floors. There is plenty of seating in the Living Room area with 2 separate dining tables. The large dining room table seats 10 and there is an additional smaller table that seats 5. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and dinnerware and has an island with additional seating space. Off of the kitchen, you'll find a large office room with a gas fireplace, games, sofa, desk and TV. This room has doors that walk out onto the driveway as well as a door that closes this room off from the rest of the house, making it a quiet office space if necessary. The Main bedroom on the main floor has a King size bed with french doors that open out onto the deck overlooking the lake. There is a large full bath attached to the master bedroom with a walk in shower. The second bedroom on the main floor has another King size bed and the main floor full bathroom is just outside this bedroom door. This bathroom has a tub/shower combo. Downstairs you'll walk into the family room with several couches, a pool table, several bar tables, a wine bar area, large screen TV with SONOS surround sound and the wine room. This large open family room has 3 sets of doors that open out onto the covered concrete patio overlooking the lake and to the pool area . The wine room has a small sink as well as a mini fridge. You'll also find two more bedrooms downstairs. Bedroom 3 has 2 sets of Double beds and doors that lead out onto the patio and the pool. Bedroom 4 has a Queen bed and a Twin/Double bunk combo. There is an additional 3rd full bathroom between these two bedrooms with a tub/shower combo. The laundry room is also downstairs with a washer and dryer for you to use. The lawn is large enough for lawn games and has level access to the water with several hundred feet of private lake front. The dock area is great for fishing, swimming, or just relaxing and enjoying the views. There are 4 kayaks at the house as well--2 doubles and 2 singles. If you're not fond of swimming in the lake, there is a lovely heated in-ground pool overlooking the lake, for your enjoyment, with a seating area and charcoal oven, pool-side (pool is only available in the summer months from mid-May to the end of September)! There are many beautiful flower gardens surrounding the house, the pool and patio. The home is aptly named Goose House because of the many Canadian geese you'll see on the lake. During migration periods, there are flocks of geese that may come to the shoreline/edge of the yard. If you do not enjoy watching the geese or find wildlife to be a nuisance, this property may not be the best fit for you, but if you enjoy watching wildlife and birds you will absolutely love watching the lake habitats from the windows of the house, the yard or the lake itself. The expansive view of the lake is phenomenal, fishing is good, and the wildlife is enjoyable to observe. The house has a large wrap around deck facing the lake and there is plenty of outdoor dining space as well as a large gas grill. Located just 30 minutes North of Ithaca and 30 minutes from Auburn, this home is easily accessible and close to area attractions, all while still having privacy and easy lake access. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large deck, facing East with stunning views of the lake. We look forward to hosting you! When you rent this home, you are renting a private residence or secondary home, a very personal experience. Our homeowners have furnished and decorated this home to their taste and comfort. *Air conditioning is provided with wall units throughout the house *A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest. If you run out, you will be responsible for purchasing more according to the needs of your group **We ask that renters to be over the age of 25. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with the request that the renting party is over the age of 25. **No pets or animals allowed at any time. **No parties allowed at any time. **Smoking prohibited except in outdoor areas. **Guest must comply with maximum occupancy AT ALL TIMES. NO EXCEPTIONS. 10 guests ONLY at any time **Parking for 5 vehicles only!!! **Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking **DOCKS: A dock is provided, you are solely responsible for ensuring docks and/or mooring facilities are adequate. Guest assumes liability for use of the dock and assumes responsibility and liability for damages done to the dock during their stay, whether the damage is done by their watercraft or the guest themselves. **Seasonal amenities: kayaks and some outdoor furniture is available seasonally and is often available for use from mid-May to October
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Varick, NY
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
5.0
Awesome time - house great - would rent again
5.0
Great place! Loved the pool especially on chilly nights! Would deff recommend!
3.0
This vacation home had some good things. The pool was beautiful, clean and warm. We loved the pool. The house was in a farming location and it was nice to hear and see the sheep that live across the street, the kids readily enjoyed that. The things we didn’t enjoy so much was this house needed a heavy duty cleaning. We entered the house to several flys and swatted about 40 of them during the week. The refrigerator needed a good cleaning, the ceilings had cobwebs all over and the air conditioning vent area was filthy. The AC sounded like a jet engine turning on so woke us up every time it kicked on during the night. Some furniture was warn, ripped and needed replacing. This home didn’t appear to be well kept. The grass was cut but landscaping was overgrown. We had to clean and reassemble the grill to use it since someone before us took it apart. The outside of the house needed to be pressure washed badly. We didn’t complain to Linger Hospitality until we checked out, but they never responded. This was a very expensive weekly rent and I was so badly wanting to love this home, but it was a disappointment.
4.0
Our stay at the goose house was beautiful! The house has breathtaking views of the lake and is in a perfect location close to a few wonderful wineries! My group of 13 was so happy and had tons of room for a long weekend away!
5.0
This was our second year staying at the Goose House and we loved it. Plenty of room for all. The pool is large and the walk out into the lake is easy. We highly recommend!
5.0
The house has wonderful views out to the lake. The outdoor spaces were perfect for my family to enjoy meals, time at the pool, kayaking and just hanging out. Lots of good interior space as well - the kids loved the pool table! And the bedroom set up was great for multiple families. Location is perfect for area hikes, a day trip to Ithaca, and several fantastic wineries and breweries. And don’t miss State Bakery & BBQ right up the road! Thank you for a memory-filled vacation!
5.0
Plenty of space, great location
5.0
The house and stay was amazing. The property is very large and well kept. The views from the main floor and deck are wonderful. The outdoor grill and smoker were fun to use and was used extensively during our stay. The pool is excellent to retreat to after a day of golfing and hiking. The lake was still extremely cold when we were there so our only swimming was in the pool but the dock was great for fishing and launching kayaks from. All in all its a great stay, no complaints.
5.0
We rented this house for the weekend to celebrate a bachelorette party. Beautiful house with breathtaking views! The property and home have so much to offer between the yard, dock, pool, large deck, firepit, pool table, games... the list goes on. I already have other family members asking for info to rent it again! No issues whatsoever with owner/mgmt communications. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
5.0
A retreat in the Finger Lakes
The house and stay was amazing. The property is very large and well kept. The views from the main floor and deck are wonderful. The outdoor grill and smoker were fun to use and was used extensively during our stay. The pool is excellent to retreat to after a day of golfing and hiking. The lake was still extremely cold when we were there so our only swimming was in the pool but the dock was great for fishing and launching kayaks from. All in all its a great stay, no complaints.
5.0
Beautiful Property
We rented this house for the weekend to celebrate a bachelorette party. Beautiful house with breathtaking views! The property and home have so much to offer between the yard, dock, pool, large deck, firepit, pool table, games... the list goes on. I already have other family members asking for info to rent it again! No issues whatsoever with owner/mgmt communications. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
5.0
Our group of 14 loved the property. It was clean, spacious and convenient to wineries. The kitchen and the bar/pool table area were great areas for groups to hang out, and the fire pit was a nice way to end the night. It was too cool to use the lake or pool, but we would definitely book again to try out those amenities. Booking and communication was easy, and we had a great visit. Thanks again!
5.0
Another fantastic wine weekend!
Our group of 14 loved the property. It was clean, spacious and convenient to wineries. The kitchen and the bar/pool table area were great areas for groups to hang out, and the fire pit was a nice way to end the night. It was too cool to use the lake or pool, but we would definitely book again to try out those amenities. Booking and communication was easy, and we had a great visit. Thanks again!
4.0
The property was in a wonderful location! We didn't leave the property the entire weekend. Despite the cold weather (10-20 degrees), the house was warm and the windows provided an amazing view of the lake. Stocked with plenty of board games, multiple TVs and a pool table, we kept ourselves occupied the entire weekend. We definitely recommend ordering groceries ahead of time if you're planning to not tour wineries and head into town during your stay.
4.0
Perfect location, communicative hosts
The property was in a wonderful location! We didn't leave the property the entire weekend. Despite the cold weather (10-20 degrees), the house was warm and the windows provided an amazing view of the lake. Stocked with plenty of board games, multiple TVs and a pool table, we kept ourselves occupied the entire weekend. We definitely recommend ordering groceries ahead of time if you're planning to not tour wineries and head into town during your stay.
5.0
Had our bachelorette weekend here and it was great. About 15-25 minute drive to popular wineries. The Sound system went throughout the whole house and heated pool was great! The bedroom with the bunk beds has full mattresses on the bottom but are a little thin for an adult. Joleen the hostess was very responsive and answered any of our questions. Would definitely stay again
5.0
Terrific location between Ithaca and Seneca falls. Very private. The deck is awesome. Sound system a very nice plus. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Great open layout.
5.0
Rural stay for the finger lakes
Had our bachelorette weekend here and it was great. About 15-25 minute drive to popular wineries. The Sound system went throughout the whole house and heated pool was great! The bedroom with the bunk beds has full mattresses on the bottom but are a little thin for an adult. Joleen the hostess was very responsive and answered any of our questions. Would definitely stay again
5.0
Great location
Terrific location between Ithaca and Seneca falls. Very private. The deck is awesome. Sound system a very nice plus. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Great open layout.
5.0
This was our second stay at the Goose House. It is our favorite place to stay in the Finger Lakes. The house is spacious and well designed for family gatherings. Everything you need for a great vacation is there from boating to BBQing, indoor games to swimming in the pool. It all makes for a great vacation!
5.0
Excellent family vacation!
Very large home on lakefront. Lake was very easy for all the kids to enter. Wonderful pool. Property manager was super responsive. We had fires in the fire pit most evenings.. Kayaks were a hit . Absolutely fantastic week !
5.0
We love the Goose House
This was our second stay at the Goose House. It is our favorite place to stay in the Finger Lakes. The house is spacious and well designed for family gatherings. Everything you need for a great vacation is there from boating to BBQing, indoor games to swimming in the pool. It all makes for a great vacation!
5.0
The lake kept us busy. The house was a pleasure. Plenty of hiking and fishing in the surrounding areas. Hosts were responsive. Would stay again.
5.0
The outdoor areas are great! Kayaks for use were a lot of fun.
5.0
Beautiful location
The lake kept us busy. The house was a pleasure. Plenty of hiking and fishing in the surrounding areas. Hosts were responsive. Would stay again.
5.0
Awesome place
The outdoor areas are great! Kayaks for use were a lot of fun.
4.0
Overall the property was good , clean and in a great location.Pros:Great location on the lakefront Great collection of things inside house to keep every age group busy Rooms were very clean and comfortable Amazing deck area outside of main living areaPool table and entertainment roomWas great Cons:Hot water supply is very intermittent , after one person takes a bath me t person had to wait out for 15-20 minutes to ensure got water WiFi was unpredictable and choppy so if planning to work remotely then not very reliable The response time and nature of responses from host were unsatisfactory The trash can in kitchen did not have a lid and was tedious to manage an open trash with kids in house Induction cooking was quite dated and unreliable as sometimes heated fast but sometimes took too long PLEASE READ FINE PRINT on pool and kayak availability depending on season . We did not note that well . So if you want to truly enjoy property and outdoor then pre May timing is not a great idea
4.0
Great property in a great location but very poor response from host
Overall the property was good , clean and in a great location.
Pros:
Great location on the lakefront
Great collection of things inside house to keep every age group busy
Rooms were very clean and comfortable
Amazing deck area outside of main living area
Pool table and entertainment room
Was great
Cons:
Hot water supply is very intermittent , after one person takes a bath me t person had to wait out for 15-20 minutes to ensure got water
WiFi was unpredictable and choppy so if planning to work remotely then not very reliable
The response time and nature of responses from host were unsatisfactory
The trash can in kitchen did not have a lid and was tedious to manage an open trash with kids in house
Induction cooking was quite dated and unreliable as sometimes heated fast but sometimes took too long
PLEASE READ FINE PRINT on pool and kayak availability depending on season . We did not note that well . So if you want to truly enjoy property and outdoor then pre May timing is not a great idea
5.0
Great Family Lake House
It was a great place to stay right on the lake. The property manager was amazing and super responsive.
5.0
Wonderful Finger Lake Get Away Choice
Very pleased with all the property had to offer- with many amenities, great view and plenty of room inside and out for yard games and entertainment. Much nearby with golf, wineries and scenic places to hike. And coming back to Goose House for cookout, swim, kayaking, relaxation and more turned into a quick week. We were all particularly impressed with the nice speaker system with three independent zones phone app controlled.
5.0
Excellent weekend!
The property was excellent, very clean, and perfect for a relaxing weekend away. We enjoyed the grill, kayaks, pool table, and outdoor pool! There was room for everyone to sleep comfortably, and we were very impressed with the app/speaker system to make playing music in the house easy. Additionally, we greatly appreciated the multitude of climate control options in the house to ensure everyone was comfortable in every room. Communication and check in were excellent, and the instructions left in the house for using the amenities on the property/checkout/cleanup were very thorough making the process very simple and convenient! The heated shower in the master bathroom was FANTASTIC and quite a hit for the weekend! The only issue we faced was that we were not able to find enough sheet sets in the house for all of the pull out couches (not sure if they were just somewhere we didn't look) so consider bringing an extra set if you are at max capacity for your stay. Overall, a fantastic experience and perfect for a relaxing group getaway weekend/week - highly recommend this property!
5.0
Cornell Graduation
I rented the Goose House for a Cornell graduation. It took us about 45 minutes to get to campus. It was nice to get away from the Ithaca’s congestion and traffic during graduation weekend. The house was beautiful and the view of the lake was spectacular. The house was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate the 12 people in my party. It was well-equipped on both the inside and the outside with things to do: pool table, darts, board games, swimming pool, kayaks, grill, pizza oven, and a fire pit. There were several wineries along State Road 89 in close proximity to the house. The property manager responded quickly to any questions I had and I would definitely rent this property again.
5.0
Beautiful home
Beautiful home right on the lake ! We loved our stay it was easy to access. Near plenty of wineries and breweries. Private with a nice pool! It got a little chilly to swim so that sucked but this place was great! Definitely would stay again and bring the kiddos for a nice relaxing vaca! Thanks again !
5.0
Absolutely stunning!!
This home was absolutely perfect for our girls weekend! It easily accommodated 10 of us with ample room to spread out. The weather was unfortunately cold and wet for late Spring so we didn't get to take advantage of the lake or pool but we'll definitely be back to hopefully take advantage of these in the nice weather for a summer trip! The house is well equipped and was just breath taking. I highly recommend this home! Joleen was also excellent and responded quickly with questions.
5.0
Even better than we could imagine!
A group of friends and I were looking to escape the city for NYE, and so we made the trek to the Goose House. Our expectations of the property were not only met, but highly exceeded from the minute we arrived. This gorgeous two story "mansion", as my friends termed it, kept our group of 10 incredibly comfortable and entertained through our stay. Having the variety of sleeping situations helped accommodate both the couples and the non coupled up individuals in our group. We spent most of our time taking advantage of the downstairs bar and living space, where the pool table was a big draw for the group. A few of surprise bonuses for us were the heated floors, the steam room option in the master bath, and the Sonos sound system connected around the entire house. What made the stay even better was that we felt we find some quiet, but weren't far from the local attractions. COUNTLESS wineries, cideries and distilleries line the way to the house from Ithaca, as do the famous waterfalls the area is known for. Despite most of the perks of the house being geared toward warmer weather, we still had our fun in the cooler temperatures. On top of all this, property manager Joleen answered all my questions kindly and promptly leading up to the stay. I know I can't wait to make a trip back to this house again in the future!
5.0
Perfect location, great for large family gatherings, stunning views!
We rented this house for a weekend birthday celebration and it was the perfect spot to bring family together. The view is incredible. The property and landscaping was so well maintained, and the living areas were nice and open to each other, perfect for entertaining and spending time with family. Loved that the house was stocked with board games, and the kitchen is well appointed.
Lower level was a bit musty but got better once we turned on the dehumidifiers.
Overall fantastic house!!
5.0
Amazing property
This house is incredible. It was an amazing stay and couldn't have asked for a better spot. Thanks!
5.0
Absolutely spectacular, even better than the pictures!
The views of Lake Cayuga from the high deck and the main living areas inside the home are outstanding! Our family (11 of us) had a great week: catching a number of fish on the pier, kayaking on the lake with the four kayaks provided, swimming in the well-heated pool (and lake, with water shoes) and playing various games on the large lawn. We enjoyed the lakeside fire pit too. For rainy days there is plenty of room for a large family to spread out. We ate all but one dinner at home, and the Green Egg smoker definitely added to the trip food-wise. Joleen was quick to respond and always helpful, check in was simple, and the house was clean and well air-conditioned. A minor quibble/heads up is that towels are only provided for “inside” so we had to go out and buy our own towels for the pool and the lake. Overall, a strong five-star rating and highly recommended!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Varick?
The average price for a rental in Varick is $558 per night. This rental is $1,053 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Goose House | 4 Bed, 3 Bath. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Goose House | 4 Bed, 3 Bath. Enjoy the water!
Is Goose House | 4 Bed, 3 Bath pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Goose House | 4 Bed, 3 Bath?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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