SKANEATELES LAKEHOUSE - DIRECTLY ON GORGEOUS SKANEATELES LAKE-PET-FRIENDLY
About this house rental
Situated in Spafford, this attractive house for $435 per night is a great choice for your next break. Bring your pet to this beautiful lake house which sits DIRECTLY on Skaneateles Lake, one of the most crystal clear lakes in the United States. We work on the "honor" system and believe in trusting folks so we don't charge a pet fee. The home has large picture windows with a stunning view of the lake and the majestic cliffs on the eastern side. It is 4 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths with a fully renovated kitchen, a screened-in porch, central heat and air, and a fireplace. It has a fully equipped office where you can work remotely, if needed. The home has an outdoor gas grill, fire pit, and screened-in porch for outside dining. There's ample pristine waterfront for swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding directly from the shore of your home (two kayaks, paddle board, and canoe provided). If you want to bring a boat or rent one at the Skaneateles Marina, there's a slip and cleats to secure your boat. Enjoy a fire at night in the firepit on the lawn by the lake under a million stars. You can also tour one of the nearby wineries and have dinner in the picturesque village of Skaneateles. People from all over the world come just to visit the charming village of Skaneateles with its cute shops, gorgeous architecture, and wonderful restaurants. In autumn, the lake is "on fire" with the color from the gorgeous fall leaves. Bed situation: A set of twin beds on the second floor; a queen bedroom on the second floor; and a king bed in the master on the first floor. Then, you take an interior staircase down to the original part of the house where you'll find a set of twin beds. You can walk out directly onto the dock from here and there is a rocky beach to your left leading into the lake. At night, you can open the windows and hear the waves lapping the shoreline. Skaneateles is a very peaceful and beautiful place.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Spafford, NY
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)
5.0
2 families spent our Thanksgiving weekend sharing good food, good times and making great memories. There was plenty of room for everyone to be together and still have space . The beds were incredibly comfortable. The views were gorgeous. The kitchen was well stocked. The great room was perfect. Peaceful and quiet yet close enough to go to the Dickens Festival. Pure bliss! The hosts were great communicators before and during our stay. Very responsive! Very accommodating! Very nice people. The house was decorated with endless cool items that always deserved a second look. Very clean.
5.0
Lovely home, all amenities you can think off. Kitchen and bathroom well stocked. Great communication with host Amy about checking in. Enjoyed the kayaks, nice quality life jackets and water shoes. Plenty of hiking nearby with our dog. We ventured into Homer a 25 min ride and loved this quaint little village. Bev and Co best ladies boutique. Went on an unexpected shopping spree. The Exchange, a new fine dining restaurant had delicious food was another unexpected surprise for this small town. Amy’s place in a great location. Close enough to bustling little towns but in a peaceful lakeside setting.
5.0
The location and home itself are beautiful! The decorating is upscale and comfortable, but not stodgy. The view is spectacular! The main level is up one level from the water, so it looks like you are on a boat all the time. The architecture is spectacular, and we wondered repeatedly how they were able to build it since it was built on and descending a cliff. That does mean there are lots of stairs.
We spent a lot of time on the little piece of lawn at lake level. It is so serene and beautiful.
The kitchen is well-equipped, as is the rest of the place. The linens are plentiful and of good quality. The internet is robust enough to handle devices at once. The bed selection was perfect for our group: a king suite, a large queen bedroom, and a room with 2 twins. The mattresses (as of October 2023) were extremely comfortable.
We loved the place and are planning on returning next year.
For drawbacks that may affect some potential renters: If anyone in your group has difficulty with going up and down stairs, this is not the place for you. But for us, it was perfect! Another potential issue for renters is that the road down to the house is steep, narrow, and - in one direction- contains a hairpin turn. Thus, if you have a vehicle that is very low to the ground or is oversized (like a Suburban) you are going to have to be very careful. We had Subarus and had no difficulty.
5.0
Our 6 night stay was absolutely fantastic. The house was so beautiful, right on lake Skaneateles. The kids used the kayaks and played by the water. It was a bit cold, so no swimming on this trip.
The house was so clean and well stocked with all essentials in the kitchen and bathrooms. Check in was easy and the communication with the home owner was warm and inviting . We hope to come back soon.
5.0
We enjoyed an exceptional stay! Amy was a wonderful host. It was as if every need we had was anticipated. Her home was so well stocked with anything we could think of needing on vacation. We enjoyed kayaking, playing ping pong, eating all of our meals on the screened in porch overlooking the lake and hanging out in the living room. Thank you for creating such a peaceful and rejuvenating environment.
5.0
We could not have been happier staying at this lovely house with such a gorgeous view of the lake. The house was immaculate and contained everything we needed for a week long stay. Never heard any neighbors. We used the information booklet to plan many enjoyable walks with our dogs and to try some of the restaurants in town. All were wonderful. Took a tour of the William Seward house and really enjoyed it. Anyela’s vineyard was lovely and close by. There’s a HABA toys outlet in Skaneateles where we found great gifts for the grandkids. Amy is a gem and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. We have stayed at many rentals and this one by far had the most extras provided. Used the kayaks one afternoon and enjoyed seeing other houses on the lake. Also did the Judge Ben Wiles tour and recommend it. We love to travel with our dogs and really appreciated being able to bring them. Thanks Amy, from two very happy travelers!
5.0
Not Kidding, there are not enough words to describe how INCREDIBLE this house is! The Cleanest Most well stocked house ever! Nothing to bring but groceries and ice! We could’ve easily stayed FOREVER! You will NOT regret anything but more time here! We will be back many more times!!! AMY IS THE BEST HOST!!
5.0
This property is really great. Just as described but better! Probably one of the best we have stayed in and we visit the area frequently. Extremely clean, well stocked (and we like to cook!), and in a beautiful location. Close to Syracuse for anyone who has a kid in college and close to the beautiful village of Skaneateles. The host was very accommodating and always in communication. Highly recommend!
5.0
It is a beautiful house located right on the lake, and with it comes an incredible view out the large windows. It was well-appointed and so peaceful. Our communications with the owner were outstanding, as she responded quickly and was always very helpful. It is located in a region that is certainly worth exploring for both its scenic beauty and its historical importance.
5.0
This was an excellent stay! House was spacious and clean with an unbeatable view of the lake, as well as access to the water. Nice location too, pretty remote and thus nice and quiet.
The hosts also provided a lot of documentation on the surrounding area which was very helpful!
Would definitely stay again!
5.0
The pictures on the listing don’t do this place justice on how fantastic it is! We visited during the fall when all the leaves changed and it was beautiful. The home is so cozy. Our favorite part was just hanging out in the living room together around the fireplace in the mornings and at the end of the day. The property owner was so friendly and easy to communicate with. We had some questions about the driveway and we got immediate answers. 10/10 recommend!
5.0
Amy the host is very kind. Lake house very beautiful and fully equipped. Beautiful October weekend, we enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the lake. We would most definitely recommend this lake house.
5.0
We absolutely loved it here. We will definitely be renting here again. Absolutely gorgeous.
5.0
Our host was incredibly gracious and we had everything that we needed.
5.0
We had an amazing time here. The hosts were wonderful and made sure we were well taken care of. The property is on the clearest lake we ever saw. We enjoyed bonfires and stargazing each night.
5.0
Property was exactly what we anticipated. Beautiful, quaint, relaxing lake house with all the amenities one would need. We will definitely go back again.
5.0
Beautiful clean house and a beautiful clean lake. Host provided everything you could possibly need and then some. It was quiet, serene and had the perfect positive spirit about it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are grateful for the generous host who shared it.
5.0
Amy went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. All was as described in the listing. The house was very well stocked and we wanted for nothing. Highly recommend.
5.0
It’s PRETTY hard to come up with enough great things to say about this house, and about the PRETTY amazing hosts. Communication with Amy was a breeze, and she was always very responsive. The house exceeded all of our expectations for a vacation rental; it was eye-opening, to say the least. The house is clean, well-stocked, beautifully furnished and has all sorts of small amenities included that are PRETTY fantastic. Seriously can’t recommend it enough, and can’t wait to go back for another stay!
5.0
This house is truly a gem situated right on the beautiful Skaneateles lake. The house had everything you could need and the owner Amy was very communicative and helpful. One of the best rentals I have had.
5.0
Pretty amazing, to say the least!
It’s PRETTY hard to come up with enough great things to say about this house, and about the PRETTY amazing hosts. Communication with Amy was a breeze, and she was always very responsive. The house exceeded all of our expectations for a vacation rental; it was eye-opening, to say the least. The house is clean, well-stocked, beautifully furnished and has all sorts of small amenities included that are PRETTY fantastic. Seriously can’t recommend it enough, and can’t wait to go back for another stay!
5.0
Amazing lake house!
This house is truly a gem situated right on the beautiful Skaneateles lake. The house had everything you could need and the owner Amy was very communicative and helpful. One of the best rentals I have had.
5.0
The house was wonderful, right on top of the lake. Had everything and more that you’d ever want in a rental. And communication with the owner was the best ever. Highly responsive and amazing to work with. Highly recommend this rental!
5.0
Gorgeous and fully stocked vacation home right on the water
The house was wonderful, right on top of the lake. Had everything and more that you’d ever want in a rental. And communication with the owner was the best ever. Highly responsive and amazing to work with. Highly recommend this rental!
5.0
BEAUTIFUL!!!
This home is absolutely stunning, even better then the pictures. We had the comfortable feeling of being in a “home” and not just someone’s rental property. The house is fully stocked with everything you could need and clean as a whistle! The dirtiest thing you’ll find is maybe in the windows when you open them, and even that’s a stretch.
We loved it and Amy was easy to reach when we had questions.
5.0
Incredibly relaxing. Well stocked home with lots of amenities. We just brought out food. Easy communications with Amy. We will return.
5.0
Mother - Daughter 75/50 Celebration
We had a blast. Jennifer was in the water at least 3 times. We hiked everywhere, lots of waterfalls. We even did a pumpkin farm and a few apple farms and lots of
ice cream. Checked out some galleries and shops. I don’t think we missed anything. Jennifer was “giddy with glee” wherever we went.
5.0
Relax on the lake
Incredibly relaxing. Well stocked home with lots of amenities. We just brought out food. Easy communications with Amy. We will return.
5.0
This home is beautiful, we were so impressed how comfortable and welcoming the home is. From the beautiful screened in porch (perfect for morning coffee and all of your meals) to the dock area and the huge widows in the family room, you have incredible views of the lake throughout your visit. The home also provides you with everything you will need for an enjoyable family vacation. We have used VRBO for a number of vacations over the past 2-3 years and I will say that Amy (property manager/owner) is the best host we have had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely responsive to every question we asked and usually responds within hours (in many case minutes). Thank you Amy for making your home available and for being such a great host.
There are also great hiking trails at nearby parks, we really like the Five Falls Loop at Fillmore Glen state park near Moravia. A 3.5 mile loop with 5 waterfalls and very well maintained trail.
For those who like to fish, we fished right off the dock area of Home we stayed at, Lake trout, large and small mouth Bass along with a few Perch were plentiful (we catch and release, but had a lot of fun fishing each day)
We highly recommend this beautiful home and will certainly be back!
5.0
A beautiful home in a beautiful setting
This home is beautiful, we were so impressed how comfortable and welcoming the home is. From the beautiful screened in porch (perfect for morning coffee and all of your meals) to the dock area and the huge widows in the family room, you have incredible views of the lake throughout your visit. The home also provides you with everything you will need for an enjoyable family vacation. We have used VRBO for a number of vacations over the past 2-3 years and I will say that Amy (property manager/owner) is the best host we have had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely responsive to every question we asked and usually responds within hours (in many case minutes). Thank you Amy for making your home available and for being such a great host.
There are also great hiking trails at nearby parks, we really like the Five Falls Loop at Fillmore Glen state park near Moravia. A 3.5 mile loop with 5 waterfalls and very well maintained trail.
For those who like to fish, we fished right off the dock area of Home we stayed at, Lake trout, large and small mouth Bass along with a few Perch were plentiful (we catch and release, but had a lot of fun fishing each day)
We highly recommend this beautiful home and will certainly be back!
5.0
First visit to finger lakes area and the house fit our needs perfectly. We especially appreciated the screened porch and use of paddle board and kayak. The lake was uncrowded in early June making for a peaceful stay. Carpenter Falls very close with lovely hike to falls. Hosts responded quickly to a few questions. The house is not near town but for us that was not an issue as only about 30 min drive. We found it easy to venture out to area state parks and even ventured to Cooperstown to Baseball Hall of Fame about a 2 hour drive on rural roads.
5.0
We frequently spend time on Skaneateles Lake in the summer to visit family who lives in the area. Unanimously my family all commented that this was the nicest property we ever stayed at. The setting is serene and beautiful. The lakefront is perfect. There was plenty of room to dock our rental boat and we could walk right in to swim. Plus loads of good skipping stones. The cottage is really a modern house with the charming details of a lakefront cottage. The large group of windows in the main room provided an expansive view of the lake. The road down to the cottage is a bit narrow, but there was plenty of easy safe room to park. We had family for dinner and there was room for everyone. Everything was spotless. We would recommend it to anyone.
5.0
Love, love, love this property!! Very beautiful lakeside home. Well cared for and well equipped. Spacious, modern and comfortable. The hosts were great - extremely responsive and helpful and ALWAYS responded quickly. I was thrilled with this rental. Can't say enough good things about it. Highly recommend!
5.0
Relaxing and scenic lake views
First visit to finger lakes area and the house fit our needs perfectly. We especially appreciated the screened porch and use of paddle board and kayak. The lake was uncrowded in early June making for a peaceful stay. Carpenter Falls very close with lovely hike to falls. Hosts responded quickly to a few questions. The house is not near town but for us that was not an issue as only about 30 min drive. We found it easy to venture out to area state parks and even ventured to Cooperstown to Baseball Hall of Fame about a 2 hour drive on rural roads.
5.0
Modern comforts and natural beauty
We frequently spend time on Skaneateles Lake in the summer to visit family who lives in the area. Unanimously my family all commented that this was the nicest property we ever stayed at. The setting is serene and beautiful. The lakefront is perfect. There was plenty of room to dock our rental boat and we could walk right in to swim. Plus loads of good skipping stones. The cottage is really a modern house with the charming details of a lakefront cottage. The large group of windows in the main room provided an expansive view of the lake. The road down to the cottage is a bit narrow, but there was plenty of easy safe room to park. We had family for dinner and there was room for everyone. Everything was spotless. We would recommend it to anyone.
5.0
Fabulous Stay
Love, love, love this property!! Very beautiful lakeside home. Well cared for and well equipped. Spacious, modern and comfortable. The hosts were great - extremely responsive and helpful and ALWAYS responded quickly. I was thrilled with this rental. Can't say enough good things about it. Highly recommend!
5.0
We had my best friends bachelorette here for a long weekend. Amy was an amazing host with a quick response time. The pictures do not even come close to doing this amazing place justice. There was anything and everything you could need in the cottage. The fire place at night was perfect while watching the sun go down. I hope to be back someday to this perfect getaway on the lake!
5.0
I don't how to express how wonderful this home is! From the moment that we opened the front door and saw the view we were so thrilled. Windows are everywhere and if felt like the lake was another room!
Check in was easy and directions to the place were extremely precise. Amy responded to any inquiries within minutes but we really didn't need much help because everything was just so thoroughly thought out. This place has everything imaginable that you would want/or need for a stay. They truly thought of everything.
If given the opportunity we would definitely try and come back again.
5.0
Nothing short of amazing AMAZING
We had my best friends bachelorette here for a long weekend. Amy was an amazing host with a quick response time. The pictures do not even come close to doing this amazing place justice. There was anything and everything you could need in the cottage. The fire place at night was perfect while watching the sun go down. I hope to be back someday to this perfect getaway on the lake!
5.0
Wonderful home
I don't how to express how wonderful this home is! From the moment that we opened the front door and saw the view we were so thrilled. Windows are everywhere and if felt like the lake was another room!
Check in was easy and directions to the place were extremely precise. Amy responded to any inquiries within minutes but we really didn't need much help because everything was just so thoroughly thought out. This place has everything imaginable that you would want/or need for a stay. They truly thought of everything.
If given the opportunity we would definitely try and come back again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Spafford?
The average price for a rental in Spafford is $445 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at SKANEATELES LAKEHOUSE - DIRECTLY ON GORGEOUS SKANEATELES LAKE-PET-FRIENDLY. 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 SKANEATELES LAKEHOUSE - DIRECTLY ON GORGEOUS SKANEATELES LAKE-PET-FRIENDLY 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 SKANEATELES LAKEHOUSE - DIRECTLY ON GORGEOUS SKANEATELES LAKE-PET-FRIENDLY?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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