Heron Way:\"You will be \"Wowed!\" by this Property\"
About this house rental
Located in Branchport, this attractive house for $961 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Equipped with all the comforts of home, this spacious 3 bedroom with large loft, 2.5 bath home comfortably accommodates most oversized families. Located on an oversized lot, Heron Way has over 200' feet of level waterfront and a large dock. The mouth of Sugar Creek is just off the dock where an exciting 2 mile nature adventure awaits you. More than enough convenient parking is just outside our front door and the surrounding lawn is large enough for most yard games. Mature landscaping and 8' fencing creates privacy not found with most vacation homes. This home is tastefully decorated and amply furnished with all the amenities from home. The modern kitchen is conveniently located in the center of the home and most rooms offer a Lakeview. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, four skylights, a field stone fireplace and large TV. The front sun porch has knotty pine walls, a ceiling fan to keep the summer air moving and 6 sliding glass doors so the sun can pour in. The master bedroom is located on the first floor and boasts a large walk-in closet and over sized bathroom with 6' whirlpool tub. Off the master bedroom is a lakeside deck that leads to your nature shower and blue hot tub. The home's two other bedrooms are also located on the first floor; one even has a private outdoor patio! The second floor over sized sleeping loft (not enclosed) overlooks the living room providing a quiet place to read your favorite novel. The loft also has a 12' covered balcony overlooking the lake. Note: The docks water depth can vary from 1.5 to 3 feet. The bottom is soft and boats with shallow drafts and trim dock easily. Cattails line the shore and Lilly pads make this one of Keuka's best fishing spots. Excellent swimming is available 300' off shore, the "sand bar". A rowboat, a canoe and purple paddle boat are provided for easy access. Swimming off the dock is poor. Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests. Note: Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in description. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes. * Outdoor amenities, including furniture/ watercraft/ fire pits are not available between October 15- May 15 *
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
Map of Branchport, NY
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(34 Reviews)
8.0
This house is beautiful, the lake is stunning and the hot tub is awesome. It is comfy cozy in the winter and we enjoyed our stay. But a warning, this rental is actually through a property manager not an owner. Because of that some things you come to expect on VRBO were not there. For example communication prior to arrival was strained. I felt simple questions were met with snarky or incomplete answers. You also have to bring everything which is normal for rental companies but not normal for rental by owner as I have done both. Normally anything left by previous guests owners leave there, rental companies remove everything so bring all of your own soaps, food wraps, paper products, ect. Kitchen was also lacking cutlery, sharp knives and a working can opener. Great place just be prepared.
5.0
This house is everything that was written about in the comments before. It is invitingly lit and very clean. We were 10 people (6 adults and 4 children + a dog) and it was spacious and room for all of us. The kitchen was equipped with everything important for cooking and the family area was very pleasant. The view is extraordinary and we even used the hot tub on the deck. I highly recommend coming to this house for a vacation!
5.0
The property was perfect for a girls trip up to the finger lakes, with 5 queen beds and a king bed there is plenty of space. Be warned there is no grocery store near by so bring your provisions with you but other than that it was a great place to stay.
5.0
Our group of 11 ladies absolutely loved everything about the property. The house was more than big enough for our entire group and the setting of it was perfect. Loved waking up and enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee on the big deck before exploring!
5.0
House had everything we needed. Plenty of space. Great location for a weekend getaway, close to wineries for wine tasting.
5.0
Had a great New Year with friends, relaxing in the hot tub and enjoying each other’s company. House is large, with all that is needed. Very peaceful and comfortable!
5.0
Heron Way was a nice place to relax, enjoy the scenery of the lake and the heron that visited multiple times a day, and just escape from the normal grind. It was easy to get to and just as described. It would be plenty big enough for a larger party but this was just me and the husband. We enjoyed our time at the property and in the Finger Lakes.
5.0
Relaxing get away
Heron Way was a nice place to relax, enjoy the scenery of the lake and the heron that visited multiple times a day, and just escape from the normal grind. It was easy to get to and just as described. It would be plenty big enough for a larger party but this was just me and the husband. We enjoyed our time at the property and in the Finger Lakes.
4.0
We had a group of 10 ladies that gathered to celebrate a bride and her upcoming wedding. The bedrooms worked out well and we enjoyed the hot tub. The group rented a limo and toured four local wineries on Saturday. The only negative was that even though there are tvs in almost every room, none of them would connect to anything but the listing advertised satellite tv. Imagine our dismay when all 10 of us had to watch the NCAA final four tournament on a small iPad while sitting in front of a giant blank tv in the living room. If there is a special to get them to work perhaps the rental company/owner could provide laminated instructions? Other than that we enjoyed the property and our stay. Thanks
4.0
Beautiful view and convenient to Wineries and Trails
We had a group of 10 ladies that gathered to celebrate a bride and her upcoming wedding. The bedrooms worked out well and we enjoyed the hot tub. The group rented a limo and toured four local wineries on Saturday. The only negative was that even though there are tvs in almost every room, none of them would connect to anything but the listing advertised satellite tv. Imagine our dismay when all 10 of us had to watch the NCAA final four tournament on a small iPad while sitting in front of a giant blank tv in the living room. If there is a special to get them to work perhaps the rental company/owner could provide laminated instructions? Other than that we enjoyed the property and our stay. Thanks
4.0
It was a great girls weekend.
4.0
Just wish check out was not so early
It was a great girls weekend.
5.0
Property was very family/pet friendly. Enjoyed our stay over winter break. Thank you!
5.0
We enjoyed heron way!
Property was very family/pet friendly. Enjoyed our stay over winter break. Thank you!
5.0
3 couples enjoyed this property for a getaway weekend. Nice location to tour wineries from.
10.0
3 couples enjoyed this property for a getaway weekend. Nice location to tour wineries from.
5.0
B-Day Getaway
3 couples enjoyed this property for a getaway weekend. Nice location to tour wineries from.
5.0
Perfect place for a ladies weekend in the fall! Large parking area, great open living space on the first floor.
5.0
Ladies weekend
Perfect place for a ladies weekend in the fall! Large parking area, great open living space on the first floor.
4.0
Enjoyed the property. Lots of room to relax and play games.
4.0
Friends weekend getaway
Enjoyed the property. Lots of room to relax and play games.
5.0
We came up to the area because our son is getting married at Crispin Hills next September and we wanted to see the venue/ will need to rent a place next year. This house was great!! Very secluded with a beautiful view of the lake. Lots of room inside too. Our only complaints are there was an issue with the fridge door, it kept opening up. Luckily we had some duct tape with us so we were able to tape it closed. Lol. We also thought the grill was a bit dirty, but we just used the oven.
5.0
Keuka Lake 2021
We came up to the area because our son is getting married at Crispin Hills next September and we wanted to see the venue/ will need to rent a place next year. This house was great!! Very secluded with a beautiful view of the lake. Lots of room inside too. Our only complaints are there was an issue with the fridge door, it kept opening up. Luckily we had some duct tape with us so we were able to tape it closed. Lol. We also thought the grill was a bit dirty, but we just used the oven.
5.0
This unit was exactly as presented. Large open floor plan and many bedrooms made this a great family retreat location. The row boat was handy, and we caught large and smallmouth bass, pickerel, perch, bluegills, sunfish and rock bass in the surrounding shallow water at the end of the lake. Ospreys, blue herons, ducks, soft shelled turtles visited the area overhead and dock quite often. We enjoyed and used every amenity that the unit offered and would come back again.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay there again, but there are definitely some things to know going in.
1. The dock is definitely in need or significant repair, and the water quality at the end of the dock isn’t great. It worked okay, and we were able to safely walk out and manage the boats, but have flip flops or water shoes to avoid splinters.
2. The grill works fine but it is really really gross. We used foil and grill mats to cook the food. It is totally full of caked on grease and the grates are in need of replacement at this point.
3 there is an issue with the roof above one of the bedrooms that has a leak. It rained while we were there and it didn’t actively leak thankfully, but the ceiling clearly has some leak damage. The good news - the property management was super responsive and came out quickly to check it. They were going to have a roofing company when we checked out.
Overall, though, everyone loved it. The view of the lake from the dining room area and deck are stunning. The pictures don’t do it justice! Everything was remarkably clean, and the check in/check out processes were the smoothest I’ve ever had. We were also impressed by the little goody bag that they left for each of the dogs.
Beautiful property and the management company was great to deal with - win win for us!
5.0
Beautiful Lakefront Setting
This unit was exactly as presented. Large open floor plan and many bedrooms made this a great family retreat location. The row boat was handy, and we caught large and smallmouth bass, pickerel, perch, bluegills, sunfish and rock bass in the surrounding shallow water at the end of the lake. Ospreys, blue herons, ducks, soft shelled turtles visited the area overhead and dock quite often. We enjoyed and used every amenity that the unit offered and would come back again.
5.0
Great house and comfortable stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay there again, but there are definitely some things to know going in.
1. The dock is definitely in need or significant repair, and the water quality at the end of the dock isn’t great. It worked okay, and we were able to safely walk out and manage the boats, but have flip flops or water shoes to avoid splinters.
2. The grill works fine but it is really really gross. We used foil and grill mats to cook the food. It is totally full of caked on grease and the grates are in need of replacement at this point.
3 there is an issue with the roof above one of the bedrooms that has a leak. It rained while we were there and it didn’t actively leak thankfully, but the ceiling clearly has some leak damage. The good news - the property management was super responsive and came out quickly to check it. They were going to have a roofing company when we checked out.
Overall, though, everyone loved it. The view of the lake from the dining room area and deck are stunning. The pictures don’t do it justice! Everything was remarkably clean, and the check in/check out processes were the smoothest I’ve ever had. We were also impressed by the little goody bag that they left for each of the dogs.
Beautiful property and the management company was great to deal with - win win for us!
4.0
My family and I stayed from a Thursday - Monday. What we liked best about this property was the ample and open spaces that accommodated our group very well. Being late-May, we weren't expecting the weather to cooperate enough to make us want to swim, but it was HOT. The water directly off the dock is indeed poor, as the listing warns. However, the sandbar that is ~300 ft from the dock was fairly easy to find and a few of us did use the canoe to venture out and take a dip in the chilly water. It would have been nice to take more people out, however there was no drain plug supplied for the rowboat - which made it unusable!! We were able to use the canoe and one of the paddle boats.
Some things to note if considering this rental:
* Only one extra roll of toilet paper per bathroom was provided
* Though ample kitchen & dish utensils, dish ware, glasses, pots & pans are provided (3 dishwasher pods were there for us to use) - there are NO other kitchen amenities. Bring your own dish soap, sponge, paper towels, napkins, garbage bags, coffee maker filters, etc. We arrived to none of these & needed to make a fairly large grocery run to get them.
* The grill grates could be in better condition. Bring a good grill grate spray!
* Fire pit wood is not provided
* I noticed on an earlier review (Apr. 2021) that the reviewer said the bathroom pocket door in the loft area came off it's track. It did for us too!! A call to maintenance was made and they made note. The door would shut (sort of) but not securely.
* New shower heads are needed in both showers. Or they at least need a good clean-out as the calcium buildup makes them spray incredibly uneven!
Despite these notes, our family had a great stay. The location is very private and the space is wonderful for a large group. The house was clean. Bath towels and bed linens for each bed/person staying were wrapped up in a sanitary manner & ready for us to make each bed. We had 2 dogs with us and a goodie bag was provided for each pooch. There was also a human goodie bag provided that included two nice multi-spice jars that were well used.
4.0
Just about right for a long weekend family getaway
My family and I stayed from a Thursday - Monday. What we liked best about this property was the ample and open spaces that accommodated our group very well. Being late-May, we weren't expecting the weather to cooperate enough to make us want to swim, but it was HOT. The water directly off the dock is indeed poor, as the listing warns. However, the sandbar that is ~300 ft from the dock was fairly easy to find and a few of us did use the canoe to venture out and take a dip in the chilly water. It would have been nice to take more people out, however there was no drain plug supplied for the rowboat - which made it unusable!! We were able to use the canoe and one of the paddle boats.
Some things to note if considering this rental:
* Only one extra roll of toilet paper per bathroom was provided
* Though ample kitchen & dish utensils, dish ware, glasses, pots & pans are provided (3 dishwasher pods were there for us to use) - there are NO other kitchen amenities. Bring your own dish soap, sponge, paper towels, napkins, garbage bags, coffee maker filters, etc. We arrived to none of these & needed to make a fairly large grocery run to get them.
* The grill grates could be in better condition. Bring a good grill grate spray!
* Fire pit wood is not provided
* I noticed on an earlier review (Apr. 2021) that the reviewer said the bathroom pocket door in the loft area came off it's track. It did for us too!! A call to maintenance was made and they made note. The door would shut (sort of) but not securely.
* New shower heads are needed in both showers. Or they at least need a good clean-out as the calcium buildup makes them spray incredibly uneven!
Despite these notes, our family had a great stay. The location is very private and the space is wonderful for a large group. The house was clean. Bath towels and bed linens for each bed/person staying were wrapped up in a sanitary manner & ready for us to make each bed. We had 2 dogs with us and a goodie bag was provided for each pooch. There was also a human goodie bag provided that included two nice multi-spice jars that were well used.
5.0
We had the best time ever during our stay! Would highly recommend this property. I will definitely look into this property again! The lake view was immaculate especially the sunrise. Our stay was everything we imagined! Beautiful home and property.
5.0
Beautiful property with amazing lake view
We had the best time ever during our stay! Would highly recommend this property. I will definitely look into this property again! The lake view was immaculate especially the sunrise. Our stay was everything we imagined! Beautiful home and property.
2.0
The cleanliness of the property was adequate but not great. We had to sweep the deck that was covered with sticks and leaves. My 6 year old grandson found a Smirnoff Ice under his pillow on one of the loft beds. And there was a blue pill on the counter in the bathroom. Makes one wonder how thorough the cleaning team is. I called Fingerlakes Premier Properties around 5:00 on Sat 4/3 after our 4:00 check in and left a message. We didn’t expect a response on Easter Sunday but I never heard from them on Monday so I reached out. I did reach a man named Josh and told him our concerns. The pocket door to the half bath upstairs was not sliding adequately and then came completely off track so you could not close or move the door. We had asked by email a week prior to check in about having some patio furniture out and they said they were checking into it. Josh did send someone on Tuesday and they put a table and 6 chairs on the deck. They were quite dirty and the wicker unraveling on one of the chair backs. The ice maker doesn’t work, many of the screens on the patio doors have holes in them and the deck and dock need lots of work to make them decent. Although we enjoyed our family time and the area I don’t feel the property was worth what we paid. I emailed the management company again on Thursday to say they should get that pocket door repaired as by the calendar someone else was checking in today. We had 3 boys sleeping in the loft so it was fine that the bathroom door wouldn’t close but it really should work appropriately for your guests who pay good money! And by the way, I still have not gotten a response to my email from 2 days ago to Fingerlakes Premier Properties.
2.0
Leaves a lot to be desired
The cleanliness of the property was adequate but not great. We had to sweep the deck that was covered with sticks and leaves. My 6 year old grandson found a Smirnoff Ice under his pillow on one of the loft beds. And there was a blue pill on the counter in the bathroom. Makes one wonder how thorough the cleaning team is. I called Fingerlakes Premier Properties around 5:00 on Sat 4/3 after our 4:00 check in and left a message. We didn’t expect a response on Easter Sunday but I never heard from them on Monday so I reached out. I did reach a man named Josh and told him our concerns. The pocket door to the half bath upstairs was not sliding adequately and then came completely off track so you could not close or move the door. We had asked by email a week prior to check in about having some patio furniture out and they said they were checking into it. Josh did send someone on Tuesday and they put a table and 6 chairs on the deck. They were quite dirty and the wicker unraveling on one of the chair backs. The ice maker doesn’t work, many of the screens on the patio doors have holes in them and the deck and dock need lots of work to make them decent. Although we enjoyed our family time and the area I don’t feel the property was worth what we paid. I emailed the management company again on Thursday to say they should get that pocket door repaired as by the calendar someone else was checking in today. We had 3 boys sleeping in the loft so it was fine that the bathroom door wouldn’t close but it really should work appropriately for your guests who pay good money! And by the way, I still have not gotten a response to my email from 2 days ago to Fingerlakes Premier Properties.
5.0
Our time spent here was in February. The property was very cleaned except for a few cob webs in the high ceilings which is expected with the high vaulted ceilings and could be cleaned with a broom. Under the chairs and couches where filthy but I just vacuumed under there! The open floor layout was amazing for us we could see the kids and the lake throughout the house which was nice! The house had some very old games some where missing pieces but we brought our own stuff to do! . The house had great views! I don’t think the owner and the property rental company communicate great bc the pictures showed a DVD player, when asked if it was blue Ray I was told the house did not have one so we brought one but there was one when we arrived in the living room ! I asked about the fire place if it was working and never got a response! However there was a burned log inside of it and the house smelt of a fire when we entered . We asked the Maintenance guy and he was not sure so we did not use it! Wish we could of! The beds were very comfortable . And the house was very roomy. Master bath and The hot tub was great except the water level was very low and there was a very icy path! So unless it was full of people the jets splashed. We had to also call maintenance to come to the house bc the master bath shower was very hard to work and would Not turn off, it was scolding hot !! So my kids did not shower the whole time. We had to have maintenance bring us a shovel! So we could get to the grill on the deck! The washing machine and dryer is in the master bedroom and I found that it was very convenient as we could just throw our wet stuff in the dryer when we came in from the hot tub! These issues could be taken care of easily and were not big enough to ruin our trip! Once we got to the house we never left!! The house has a great gas stove with nice clean pots and pans! The kitchen had everything we needed!!! WiFi worked great throughout the property had plenty of towels! We definitely would recommend this house in the future and would definitely return!!! Hopefully in the summer this time! Kids and us were never bored ! Very satisfied with this place !! Definitely worth it!! Thank you!!!
5.0
Winter getaway
Our time spent here was in February. The property was very cleaned except for a few cob webs in the high ceilings which is expected with the high vaulted ceilings and could be cleaned with a broom. Under the chairs and couches where filthy but I just vacuumed under there! The open floor layout was amazing for us we could see the kids and the lake throughout the house which was nice! The house had some very old games some where missing pieces but we brought our own stuff to do! . The house had great views! I don’t think the owner and the property rental company communicate great bc the pictures showed a DVD player, when asked if it was blue Ray I was told the house did not have one so we brought one but there was one when we arrived in the living room ! I asked about the fire place if it was working and never got a response! However there was a burned log inside of it and the house smelt of a fire when we entered . We asked the Maintenance guy and he was not sure so we did not use it! Wish we could of! The beds were very comfortable . And the house was very roomy. Master bath and The hot tub was great except the water level was very low and there was a very icy path! So unless it was full of people the jets splashed. We had to also call maintenance to come to the house bc the master bath shower was very hard to work and would Not turn off, it was scolding hot !! So my kids did not shower the whole time. We had to have maintenance bring us a shovel! So we could get to the grill on the deck! The washing machine and dryer is in the master bedroom and I found that it was very convenient as we could just throw our wet stuff in the dryer when we came in from the hot tub! These issues could be taken care of easily and were not big enough to ruin our trip! Once we got to the house we never left!! The house has a great gas stove with nice clean pots and pans! The kitchen had everything we needed!!! WiFi worked great throughout the property had plenty of towels! We definitely would recommend this house in the future and would definitely return!!! Hopefully in the summer this time! Kids and us were never bored ! Very satisfied with this place !! Definitely worth it!! Thank you!!!
4.0
Our stay was 2 nights and we really enjoyed our time at Heron Way. The lake atmosphere was wonderful and the hot tub on the deck was a plus. Management was quick to address any concerns. There is a very small grocery store up the road and you can buy wood for the fireplace at Tops in Penn Yan.
5.0
Home was truly awesome and beautiful. The location was great with easy access to all the local wineries, food, shops, etc. There’s so much room in this house and the hot tub was absolutely amazing in the middle of the winter. The condition upon arrival was way above average with nice notes, wrapped towels, treats, and just an overall “welcome home” feeling. A few things to note, the dock is very dangerous and needs repair. The water from the faucets was scolding hot. These are things to be aware of at any property and are hopefully repaired in the future. The water, at least this time, was pretty murky but we didn’t plan to use it anyway.
4.0
Heron Way Stay
Our stay was 2 nights and we really enjoyed our time at Heron Way. The lake atmosphere was wonderful and the hot tub on the deck was a plus. Management was quick to address any concerns. There is a very small grocery store up the road and you can buy wood for the fireplace at Tops in Penn Yan.
5.0
Great Stay for a winter spot
Home was truly awesome and beautiful. The location was great with easy access to all the local wineries, food, shops, etc. There’s so much room in this house and the hot tub was absolutely amazing in the middle of the winter. The condition upon arrival was way above average with nice notes, wrapped towels, treats, and just an overall “welcome home” feeling. A few things to note, the dock is very dangerous and needs repair. The water from the faucets was scolding hot. These are things to be aware of at any property and are hopefully repaired in the future. The water, at least this time, was pretty murky but we didn’t plan to use it anyway.
5.0
this house on the lake has amazing views! looking out on the lake and bird watching was so relaxing! the location is convenient to many walking/hiking trails. our favorite was the blue trail at Keuka State Park... only 7 minutes away! highly recommend
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Branchport?
The average price for a rental in Branchport is $446 per night. This rental is $515 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heron Way:\"You will be \"Wowed!\" by this Property\". For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Heron Way:\"You will be \"Wowed!\" by this Property\" pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Heron Way:\"You will be \"Wowed!\" by this Property\"?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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