Steps to the lake! Parking, A\/C, kayaks, wineries, fishing! Pontoon optional.
About this cottage rental
Located in Fayette, this attractive cottage for £313 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Wake up to the beautiful sunrise in Seneca Falls on Cayuga Lake, sip coffee on the wraparound deck (new roof and furniture on back deck will be added by May 1st - see new pictures coming soon) or relax on the dock where the lake and all it offers is steps away from the house. Very private compared to other nearby rentals. We have off-road parking on site since we own two water level side-by-side properties (that's often not the case with lakefront properties in this area ... that's why we make sure to show the roadside pictures of our property. There is a new Ordinance in Seneca Falls concerning properties, so beware of a booking with only roadside parking). Generous 57' of lakefront. Dock on-site (mid-May to October). Blue herons like to fish there at dawn and dusk - and a pair of ospreys can be observed diving for fish right around the dinner hour. Boating (bring yours or rent ours at Boatsetter.com), restaurants, wine trails, the Del Lago casino and events center, and other attractions await your family. If you have a boat / jetski, bring it along - we have access to 3 docks. Swim ladder and a lakemat in water to enhance your lakeside experience .... There is a nice swimming beach and new playground at the nearby State Park as well. Boaters can enjoy the nearby sandbar and Hibiscus Harbor. Three sit-in kayaks and one Old Town canoe for your use on site at no charge. (May - October) Besides the pontoon, large float and fishing kayak for rent. Extra docks and parking available - please consult with owner ahead of time. There is a sandbar close by where boats like to gather. Life jackets are also supplied. Firepit by the water with wood (one bundle) with more available close by to purchase, or bring your own! Gas grill with propane on side deck. Cottage is bright and comfortable with amenities and panoramic views. New stove (3/2023) and dishwasher. Newly painted kitchen and flooring. Central air. Very comfortable right on the water...... The house is clean and comfortable - but not so fancy that guests can't just enjoy themselves and the outdoors. Living room and kitchen area in front of the house are spacious and great for relaxing and entertaining. Kitchen table for dining. WiFi/full cable channels Spectrum and Hulu available throughout the house, up and down on 3 bedroom tv’s and living room tv’s. Cellphone service is very good on land and on water. 1st floor back bedroom / familyroom (with lake and deck right outside door) is a large space with a new queen mattress with topper, a full sleeper sofa, a sitting area and Ikea furniture (bolted to the wall). Upstairs is newly remodeled and carpeted (12/2023) and has a queen bedroom set in one room, and a twin bed, a daybed, and a set of bunk beds. Newer half-bath upstairs. Over 5 guests can easily sleep both up and down with capacity for more. (extra-charge of $65/night will show in quote over 5 guests). Please note: Children over a year old are counted in the guest total when booking. Large full bath with whirlpool tub also on first floor, with stacking laundry. Lots of quiet space for relaxing, playing games, and listening to the waves lap up onto the shore as the moonlight glows over the lake. Great cross breezes, and ceiling fans if preferred over central A/C. Each floor has ceiling fans in every room (except baths). The Blue Heron has driveway parking for 3-4 vehicles. Please ask ahead about additional parking which can be arranged on site, including trailer parking. Lakeside restaurant and outdoor boat bar (Wolffys - not open Tuesday) is just a few-minute walk for your convenience. Golf course, playgrounds all nearby. Great lakeside road for biking and walking Of course, the Finger Lakes offer wine trails all around, including within a few miles. Wine tours can be arranged for pickup from the cottage! (Please search online for Cayuga/Seneca Wine trails since availability changes each season). Great shopping at the Fingerlakes outlet mall, and the Del Lago casino event center is 7 miles north. New smaller casino also nearby. Lots of sightseeing in the area, including Taughannock Falls. Destinations such as Ithaca, Geneva, Skaneateles, Canandaigua, and Rochester are all in the area. Montezuma wildlife refuge, Corning Glass Museum, Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls are some of the attractions that can be enjoyed in a day. Check back for the occasional cancellation if the dates you prefer are already booked. The season fills up quickly.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Fayette, NY
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(167 Reviews)
5.0
Five of us stayed in this cute lake house the week before Christmas. We were in town to see local family and the kids were hoping to see snow. The lake house was recently updated, according to the owner. We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was easy to communicate with. She was quick with a response. Check in was easy. The house was clean with many accommodations including laundry detergent, plenty of towels, a fully stocked kitchen, and more! We were steps from the lake and a short drive to a ton of wineries. We would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake in warmer weather. Thank you for a fantastic week!!
5.0
This was the perfect place for quick weekend getaway.
5.0
We had a great weekend at this house, it was in a location very close to downtown Seneca Falls and also close to winerys and a 30 min drive to Taughannock Falls state park. The house was cozy and was as pictured, the only thing was there was lots of cob webs / spider webs in and out of the house. We’d stay again! :)
5.0
House was very clean and nicely decorated with a lake house theme. Plenty of room for our group. A lot of amenities, well stocked kitchen and supplies. It’s too bad the weather didn’t cooperate; we didn’t get to spend time sitting by the lake.
4.0
Good communication with Laurie via VRBO messages.
Good location right on the Lake.
Quiet neighbourhood.
House and bed downstairs comfortable.
Bedding could be better, maybe change the sheets to cotton instead of rayon.
Had great trouble getting onto the internet so think they should put the password that works on the fridge as the others did not work. Frustrating as we needed to work. Got there in the end with Hunters help, thanks.
Plenty of seating outside for large groups.
I think it might be helpful if there was a fact sheet given with nearest restaurants and stores and perhaps places to visit.
I know there are some on the listing, but much easier to read when there.
We enjoyed our two day stay and our first time in the area.
Thank you Laurie & Hunter.
5.0
Great time weather could have been better lol very nice house
5.0
We were in town for a hunting trip. Great location and home was perfect for our needs
5.0
The cutest home with the most amazing backyard. If you’re looking for a place to relax with a great view, this is it. Quiet neighborhood, great location… we even saw two bald eagles while walking to the local restaurant! Highly recommend.
5.0
My friend and I really enjoyed meeting Laurie and spending time at her cottage. Everything we needed was on hand. The location was great….it was a convenient drive to all of the local wineries and we spent a wonderful morning exploring the waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park
5.0
Quiet and relaxing. Everything we needed. Host is very helpful and accommodating. We highly recommend.
5.0
My husband and I, along with another couple, spent 3 nights at The Lake House. It was a very warm day when we arrived so we were glad that the a/c was on and the house was comfortably cool. Laurie, the owner, met us upon arrival. She gave us a tour of the house, as well as basic information and answered any questions that we had. It was very nice being right on Cayuga Lake. The two guys fished right off the dock. Although we didn't use the canoe or kayaks, it's a great plus to have them provided. Fire pit in the yard with wood provided. My husband and I stayed in the upstairs bedroom. Nice room, comfortable beds. We would have preferred to have a full bath up there, but made do with the half. Tke kitchen was very adequately stocked. Nice living room to relax in, with movies provided. We visited 2 wineries while we were there, both about 25 minutes away. All in all, it was a very nice stay.
5.0
This property was clean and had all of the things that we needed to make our stay comfortable, including kayaks and a canoe! The view from the deck is just gorgeous and sitting around the fire pit was just the right touch at the end of the day. The property owners were great to work with! We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
What a wonderful house, location and great hosts! Laurie and Hunter were so helpful and accommodating, we used the available kayaks and rented the 5-person lounger, highly recommend! We only stayed two nights and wish we could have stayed longer. Will have to plan another trip in the future!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this nice lake house on Cayuga. Its right on the lake, has everything you'll need for your family to enjoy their vacation. The lakeside cafe with outside music and great food and service is just steps away. The park to launch your boat and ride bike is 3/4 mile down the road. Thank you ri the owners for making it enjoyable for families.
5.0
We had a great time at Laurie’s property! Lots of beds and lounging space. We really enjoyed the use of the raft as well!
5.0
Place was clean when we arrived. The owner did a wonderful walkthrough of the house. We had a blast staying there. It was close to wineries and breweries. The kids had fun using the kayaks and canoe. Thank, we'll be back!
5.0
We had a great stay right on the lake. It was so nice being able to sit on the wrap around deck especially early morning and evenings. The dock allowed us to keep our boat there the whole trip. The owners had kayaks readily available for use. We had everything we needed in the house.
4.0
Very nice and quiet place. Would stay there again
5.0
My family needed a rental for our son's local(ish) university graduation and this home was great. Beautifully located right on the water, with a restaurant within walking distance. The added bonus of kayaks and canoe made for a nice, relaxing weekend. Many thanks to the hosts.
2.0
Host was very pleasant. The house was very dusty/dirty on moldings and window sills. Cobwebs throughout house. Towels supplied were old and looked worn/stained. Screens were full of dead bugs in-between windows and screens so no-one wanted to open windows for nice cross breeze. Some sort of stick bugs were in our bathroom, upstairs, all week long. Wanted to use a mop to tidy up but it was filthy from previous use. Cookware was mismatched and some needed extra cleaning before use. Multiple duplicate condiments left in the refrigerator including white eggs in brown egg container. Who knows how old that stuff was. Left over food from previous guests should be disposed of before new guests arrive. The house could be charming but needs a lot of tender loving care. Host e-mailed us after we left stating how nice we left the house at the end of our stay.
5.0
Beautiful and clean house on the lake. This is our second time staying here and we love it. Easy check-in process, house has everything you need. Love the wrap around deck and easy dock access.
5.0
We had a great time catching up with friends at this lovely location. The house and property is exactly as described and very comfortable with great views of the water. We really enjoyed kayaking and canoeing within just a few feet of the house. Local visit to Seneca Falls was well worth it and conveniently located near many wineries. The owners were super responsive. Highly recommend.
5.0
We really enjoyed a lot of family time in the backyard with plenty of seating for everyone. We swam & fished off the doc and made s’mores around the fire pit at night. The view of the lake is beautiful during sunset. Truly enjoyed my family vacation at this great place! Definitely recommend! Thanks for everything!
4.0
We had a girls getaway and it was the perfect little spot. So many cute features to this home and the location is great! We’d definitely go back
5.0
We spent a week here with our 2 adult children. The dock in the backyard was great for us to use our own kayak. However, the property also provided 3 single kayaks which was a fun change from our double. We had easy 30-40 min drives to several beautiful wayerfall hikes: watkins glen falls, treman falls and taughanook falls. The place was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! We definitely recommend this place!
5.0
This place was absolutely perfect...clean, quiet, and everything I needed to make my stay pleasant! I will absolutely be back!!!
5.0
We (4 adults, 1 infant, 1 toddler) had an incredible time! Laurie was waiting for us when we arrived to give the grand tour, she was super nice and helpful! The house was the perfect size for all of us and the outside was beautiful, every fishermans dream! The guys caught fish daily off the dock and on the kayaks and canoes that are at the house to use. The location of the house is ideal too, we took the kids on a walk up to a beach/playground then walked over to Wolfys (cute little bar with an outside- wings are pretty good too!), the house is close to so many wineries and parks too! We are already planning our next trip up. I highly recommend staying!!!
5.0
We were thrilled with property. The six of us,adults, age 88 to 21 all had a great time! The property satisfied all of our needs for this important family gathering at the Lodge at the State Park. We enjoyed the amenities of being on the lake.
10.0
We were thrilled with property. The six of us,adults, age 88 to 21 all had a great time! The property satisfied all of our needs for this important family gathering at the Lodge at the State Park. We enjoyed the amenities of being on the lake.
5.0
Great cottage for boaters and nature inthusius. Quiet efficient and alot of attractions near bye. It was a very nice stay.
10.0
Great cottage for boaters and nature inthusius. Quiet efficient and alot of attractions near bye. It was a very nice stay.
5.0
House was as pictured. Great location for the event.
Owners responded quickly before checkout.
Hope to return next soring/summer to enjoy the lake access and dock access.
Furniture and beds comfortable
10.0
House was as pictured. Great location for the event.
Owners responded quickly before checkout.
Hope to return next soring/summer to enjoy the lake access and dock access.
Furniture and beds comfortable
5.0
It was a quick weekend Girls weekend getaway, and this was a great spot for us. The sectional in the living room was comfortable for gathering. The kitchen table sat all 6 of comfortably. And plenty of beds.
5.0
We rented the property for a long weekend in November. The property was very nice; situated on Cayuga Lake. Plenty of room for 4 people. The hosts were very accommodating and responded very quickly to any of our questions. Would highly recommend to anyone.
10.0
It was a quick weekend Girls weekend getaway, and this was a great spot for us. The sectional in the living room was comfortable for gathering. The kitchen table sat all 6 of comfortably. And plenty of beds.
10.0
We rented the property for a long weekend in November. The property was very nice; situated on Cayuga Lake. Plenty of room for 4 people. The hosts were very accommodating and responded very quickly to any of our questions. Would highly recommend to anyone.
4.0
The property is a very homey lake front cottage with more than enough space for a large family/group without feeling like you’re on top of each other! The kitchen was well stocked with basic appliances and amenities! The deck/yard was well maintained and Laurie was SO incredible helpful and friendly and responds very quickly. The neighborhood is safe and friendly and the local restaurant Wolffy’s is a 1 minute drive and AMAZING! Also no more than 20 minutes to over 10 wineries with friendly staff and great wines! We will 100% be back in the spring for a round 2!
8.0
The property is a very homey lake front cottage with more than enough space for a large family/group without feeling like you’re on top of each other! The kitchen was well stocked with basic appliances and amenities! The deck/yard was well maintained and Laurie was SO incredible helpful and friendly and responds very quickly. The neighborhood is safe and friendly and the local restaurant Wolffy’s is a 1 minute drive and AMAZING! Also no more than 20 minutes to over 10 wineries with friendly staff and great wines! We will 100% be back in the spring for a round 2!
5.0
We had a great time at Lorie and Hunters property. They were very helpful and easy to communicate with. If you don’t mind sharing a room, it can comfortably sleep 7. Great location to so many wineries, breweries, state parks and great little towns. There were 3 kayaks and 1 canoe. We loved paddling the huge lake. The hose had everything we needed. Great place to make memories.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Fayette?
The average price for a rental in Fayette is £298 per night. This rental is £15 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps to the lake! Parking, A\/C, kayaks, wineries, fishing! Pontoon optional.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Steps to the lake! Parking, A\/C, kayaks, wineries, fishing! Pontoon optional. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Steps to the lake! Parking, A\/C, kayaks, wineries, fishing! Pontoon optional.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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