Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway
About this villa rental
Situated in Varick, this attractive villa for $1,095 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Willow Beach - Your Ultimate Lakeside Retreat in the Finger Lakes Welcome to Willow Beach, a secluded and contemporary oasis nestled on the western shores of Cayuga Lake. Perfectly situated at the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, this 4,000 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an unbeatable location for a year-round lakeside getaway. Unmatched Lakeside Charm: With 351 ft of private waterfront, Willow Beach offers unparalleled tranquility at the widest point of Cayuga Lake. You'll relish in the stunning, unobstructed lake views that stretch 12+ miles to the south-east and 9 miles to the north. The property remains entirely hidden from the street, ensuring a serene retreat. No stairs are needed to access the main house, and you won't have to cross any roads to reach the beach. Enjoy complete privacy and breathtaking vistas that make Willow Beach truly exceptional. Outdoor Delights: Step down the short pathway to the beach and find yourself greeted by a 120ft permanent dock and inviting Adirondack chairs for relaxation. The dock accommodates boats comfortably, with water depths of 5-6 ft at the dock's end. The beach area boasts walk-in level water access, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Meander along the paver stone pathway to discover a wood firepit encircled by Adirondack chairs (14 in total), inviting you to enjoy the property day and night. A spacious pavilion provides shaded seating to watch passing boats, while the southern end of the property offers a shed equipped with 2 kayaks, a Sun Dolphin 5 paddle boat, and an expansive 20ft by 6ft foam floating Aqua Lily Pad. The return path leads to a patio with an outdoor dining area, and a soothing 7 ft waterfall with a pond – a picturesque backdrop for gatherings. Willow Beach boasts multiple enchanting outdoor spaces, each waiting to be cherished. Interior Elegance: Entering through the front door, the vaulted ceilings and a 50 ft skylight greet you, infusing Willow Beach with an air of spaciousness and luxury. Curly maple hardwoods and black onyx marble tile create an atmosphere of opulence throughout. A Culinary Haven: The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring a Viking commercial refrigerator, a 6-burner Viking stove with downdraft remote exhaust, and a double oven. A butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen houses a second full-size refrigerator, a 2-zone wine cooler, and a nugget ice maker producing 30lbs of ice daily. Ample storage and provided space accommodate all your culinary needs, while 2 dishwashers ensure effortless cleanup. For added convenience, a combination washer and dryer are located in the butler’s pantry. Indulge in a morning coffee or evening wine on the screened-in porch off the kitchen, offering seating for 6. Relaxation and Entertainment: A three-sided gas fireplace separates the kitchen and living areas. The family room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping lake views and double doors leading to the upper-level deck. Equipped with an extra-large 5-burner Weber gas grill, the deck ensures ample space for grilling feasts. The living room features a 65" 4K smart TV with Spectrum streaming cable and HBO, complemented by a roomy U-shaped couch. Ascend the spiral staircase to the loft, where a fold down futon serves as bonus sleeping space. Bluetooth speakers in the family and living rooms enhance your entertainment experience. Endless Adventures: The lower level presents a game room complete with a pool table and a 43" 4K smart TV for catching the latest game. A well-stocked built-in bookcase offers an array of books and games for all ages. Each bedroom affords breathtaking lake views, with one bedroom featuring a desk for those seeking a private workspace. Upgrades as of Spring 2023 New Outdoor Enhancements: We've collaborated with a landscape architecture firm to elevate our outdoor spaces. The hill above the beach has been transformed with over 350 new plantings, and select areas on the property have been refreshed for enhanced beauty and comfort. Brand New Deck: Experience the outdoors from our new composite deck and stairs leading down to the beach. The old spiral staircase has been replaced with a user-friendly traditional staircase, boasting LED lighting and a frameless glass railing on the upper level for unobstructed lake views. Revitalized Patio Areas: The patio to the south of the house has been leveled and restored for your relaxation. The patio beneath the deck has been expanded by relocating deck supports onto the hill. A new landing now guides you to the brand new stairs leading to the beach. Additionally, a gravel pathway has been added, leading to the south end of the property near the beach. Enhanced Lighting and Landscaping: Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors even at night with new landscape lighting along the driveway and at the top of the road, automatically illuminating the surroundings after sunset. Upgraded Outdoor Furniture: Indulge in comfort with our new commercial-grade, weather-resistant outdoor furniture. The deck now features a 10-person dining table, a 3-person couch, a 2-person couch, a rocking chair, coffee table, and 2 end tables. The patio area boasts a new semi-circle couch seating up to 9 and a new 8-seat bar-height dining table. Modern Upgrades: · New Smart TVs and Mesh WiFi: All TVs have been upgraded to new 4K smart TVs, and a new mesh WiFi system has been installed, greatly improving coverage both indoors and around the property. · Central AC Upgrade: The central AC unit has been replaced with a new 5-ton unit. Downstairs, a 3-zone mini-split system has been added, providing an additional 3 tons of cooling. Each downstairs bedroom has its own thermostat control, offering customized comfort. Smart thermostats and additional sensors upstairs allow remote monitoring and issue diagnosis, ensuring optimal temperature settings. · Revamped Bathroom: The downstairs bathroom has been remodeled to provide a larger shower area and a more user-friendly shower interface. · Fresh Interior Paint: A significant portion of the interior has been freshly painted, creating an inviting and updated ambiance. Your Dream Getaway Awaits: Book your unforgettable stay at Willow Beach and discover the pinnacle of Cayuga Lake's lakefront living. Experience the best that the Finger Lakes have to offer!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Varick, NY
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(25 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful modern house with amazing views, decks, outdoor furniture and dock. Important to note that only 1 bedroom (master on main level) has an en-suite bath. Other bedrooms are downstairs and share 1 bath. (There is an additional full bath off the hallway on the main floor) 2 large common rooms with plenty of space for a group (we were three couples.) Nice kitchen and a butlers pantry with everything we needed. Easy communication with host and plenty of parking. Amazing location!
4.0
The house is very beautiful. The public rooms are stunning and the house is right on Lake Cayuga. However, for such a beautiful house, the bedrooms were small, most had no dressers and the linens, pillows etc. were subpar. The outside areas (although full of spider webs, dead bugs etc.) were wonderful - shallow area to swim in and a kyack and paddleboat etc. to use. A few things were broken (toaster, shades in master bedroom, lights were out or flickered (and ceilings are too high for us to fix that)) - but most (other than the shades) were not a huge issue. The lights in the house were very confusing (how to turn them off and on - which switch was for which lights) as well as the temperature/HVAC system - more specific instructions would be helpful. Having a combined washer/dryer was a disappointment (it took hours to do one load which, in a vacation on a lake, is inconvenient).The biggest disappointment was the extreme difficulty in communicating with the manager, who asked that I communicate only via the VRBO website, and not email. As we had questions and needed some assistance, that was inappropriate and felt very unwelcoming. I would be happy to discuss this. With a little effort this outstanding property would be an even more wonderful rental.
5.0
Great family home! Take Bunk beds out of master bedroom.
5.0
The beautiful home was incredibly spacious, and perfectly located on Cayuga Lake, close to several wineries, breweries and gorgeious hiking trails. Our hosts were prompt and excellent communicators both before and during our stay. The house and property had several seating/gathering areas and were both stocked with every supply and piece of equipment we could ever think to need or want. Our entire family had a wonderful week and enjoyed our entire vacation!
5.0
This is the 2nd year we rented “Willow Beach” for our family of 5 adults and 4 young children and we had a blast! The house is perfect for us. Everyone has plenty of space to do their own thing and yet still come together for meals; watching TV; hanging on the deck; or sitting by the water.
“Willow Beach” exceeded our expectations from a well stocked kitchen to the most comfortable furniture for chilling. The children had so much fun swimming, fishing, and exploring the beach for treasures.
Of the many improvements made to the property we particularly liked the new kitchen table, chairs, and counter stools making it easier to move around. The new deck with glass railing is awesome for lake watching and the new deck furniture made it great for outside meals and lounging. We also found some goodies in the shed that we all enjoyed including a large floating mat and a huge inflatable island.
Derek’s communications with us were top notch giving us the security that if we needed him for anything he’d would respond quickly.
Thanks for helping us make wonderful family memories.
5.0
We had a great time. The house was great and the dock/lake were amazing. Fishing off the dock was pretty good, caught a number of smallmouth bass each day. The owners responded to all of our needs and questions very quickly. There are wineries and breweries close by. It’s a quick drive to places like Seneca Falls which was groceries and other stores.
4.0
The location and water access was lovely. The home is spacious and the owner is completing many projects throughout the property. The house needs an exterior power washing and there were cobwebs on the interior ceilings/fans. The gas fireplace emitted a strong gas smell and hvac system was hard to regulate. We enjoyed the unique layout and many games available. The firepit was amazing and well stocked with wood. Our family reunion and graduation was was enjoyed by all on this property.
5.0
Booked this house for a long weekend a year before my daughter's law school graduation from Cornell so our family could relax and spend time together before the big event. The breathtaking view of the lake can be enjoyed from every room, the multiple level decks with various seating options, and the long pier on the lake. The kitchen is fully stocked; plates, utensils, pans, spices, everything! The Weber grill made outdoor cooking fast and easy and the fire pit made our nights fun as we enjoyed our wine and cheese platter overlooking the lake at night. The beds are extremely comfortable for a restful sleeping which we needed. We were lucky the weather was sunny and warm everyday but there is a game room in case it rains. Derek, the property manager, was very responsive to our needs even though it was the weekend. He was excellent! The owner was also responsive to our needs through Derek. Our stay was memorable and a perfect place to stay for graduation in May.
5.0
Beautiful Property! Close to amazing winery with BEST food and atmosphere, Knapp! Thank you Derek, for being so accommodating!
5.0
Our family just spent a long weekend in this house and would definitely recommend it. The location is perfect for wine tours and everything you need is close at hand. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The house is beautiful and spacious so everyone had space to relax. The kitchen is very well stocked, the bedrooms are a good size and all the bathrooms and showers were great. The lake view is magnificent and we loved sitting out on the Adirondack chairs watching the sunrise. We are already talking about coming back.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful weekend at this beautiful home. The house is huge and has every amenity you could want. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom showers are fantastic. But nothing can top the view from this house - it is fabulous! There are so many outdoor spaces for relaxing. Derek was a great host and responded to all of our inquiries instantly. Would definitely love to stay here again!
5.0
Great time visiting the Finger Lakes Region for the first time. Derek was great with his communication and the house was awesome. We visited the local wineries, cooked out, played games and just visited. We cannot wait to do it again!!
4.0
We stayed with four couples while exploring the Finger Lakes. The property is right on the lake with dock seating as well as three other outside areas along the lakefront It is centrally located which gave us easy access to Ithaca, taughannock falls and Watkins glen. Nice screened porch. Kitchen good for those who want to cook at home. Some small things would help but the property was just sold in July so would expect those to happen in the off season.
5.0
We couldn’t ask for a better place to stay for our first visit to the Finger Lakes.The property is beautiful and was perfect for our group of 4 couples.You are a short distance from wineries,breweries and state parks.Thehouse has many outdoor areas with ample seating.We had a problem with one of the showers and Derek responded quickly .Everything was better than we expected and we hope to come back again.
3.0
The two best parts of this house were the view and Derek, the property manager.
This is apparently a new investment for the owner (who definitely has his hands full, with this property.
I won’t get in to the very fixable issues (there are many, which most would not prevent us from renting again,) but the “deal breaker” would be the HVAC system. The upstairs (where the King suite, kitchen, Family room, etc are located,) is often freezing to the point that the fireplace needs to remain on, to be at a comfortable temperature. The ladies that stayed in the king suite didn’t take showers in said bathroom as it was simply too cold.
The lower level (the balance of the bedrooms) are uncomfortably warm for sleeping. We didn’t feel any air or fans within the system, and opening windows when it’s a muggy 60 degrees, wasn’t a good idea.
There were five of us (all 55+ women) and cleanliness is of particular importance to us. The lake side of the property needed a major power wash and the furniture was unusable as the cushions were rain-soaked (it rained for 3 of our 4 days.)
The kitchen includes high-end appliances and lots of room for food storage. The 2-sided fireplace was definitely an asset.
The home is large and can accommodate several more people. The view of the lake is spectacular.
Again, Derek was absolutely terrific. Always quick to respond and such a nice guy, making things (our issues,) better.
5.0
We have stayed at multiple lakeside properties and this by far is the BEST! You will want for nothing. Everything you need at your fingertips. Beautiful home with unbelievable views. Communication with Derek and Kelly was superb. Definitely returning to this lovely home.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful time at this property, and felt we had Cayuga Lake to ourselves. There are several hundred feet of private lakefront, the house to the south is shrouded in trees, and the lot to the north contains only walkways for a nearby winery and brewery (which you should walk over and check out!). The view across Cayuga to its eastern shore is wide and magnificent, and it can be enjoyed not only from the house, but from its deck, two seating areas around fire pits, another covered with an attractive post and beam shelter at the waterside, and its wide and beautiful dock. We paddled, swam, watched our little ones play on the beach, and explored the gorgeous surrounding countryside by car and on foot. We enjoyed every day of our stay.
4.0
The location right on the lake is wonderful! The house is located across the street from Goose watch winery., who could ask for more! We enjoyed the dock, both wood and gas fire pits and all water crafts. The kitchen is stocked with everything.! The beds are comfortable and the house is very spacious! The grill was outstanding! Derek was very quick to respond to all questions. The only concern would be windows could have been cleaner to see lake and several cobwebs in and outside. This would not deter us from returning, just something to work on.
5.0
Best spot on Cayuga Lake…will be back next year…
5.0
This house and property were amazing. Plenty of room for our two families to spread out and enjoy the sun and the AC. The kayaks, water mat, and pool table were great additions, and the location right in the middle of the wine trail was excellent. We rented a pontoon boat, visited the local falls, chartered a fishing trip, ate at a couple close establishments, and took one day to visit Niagara Falls. Waking up and ending the day on a lake property with a beautiful view like this was so rejuvenating. Communication with Derek was easy. He was always quick to answer and very helpful. Would highly recommend a stay here!
5.0
House was open and bright with large windows overlooking the lake. The location was great and the water frontage inviting and quiet. Host was very accommodating and readily available to address any questions we had.
5.0
Wonderful House!
We had such a great vacation here! The house is amazing! Not only are the views spectacular but the house is spacious and comfortable. We fished and swam off the dock, took the boats out, made s’mores in the fire pit, and soaked in the beauty of the lake. It was also very easy communicating with the host. We will definitely be back!
5.0
The house is amazing. It has everything you will need or want for your perfect vacation.
The house is pretty awesome!! The only critique I have is it gets hot in the house during the day and early evening. The house has so many windows and skylights on the roof that it's hard to keep cool until the sun goes down. The downstairs where the bedrooms are gets pretty hot as well. I also think a outside power washing of the house and outside furniture would be good too.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Varick?
The average price for a rental in Varick is $558 per night. This rental is $537 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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