The Lake House has been a destination for 170 years, now cater to weekly lodgers
Location: Cooperstown, Central Leatherstocking, New York, USA (Located just outside of Richfield Springs on Canadarago Lake) View Map
Accommodations: Lodge, 16 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 10+ Baths (Sleeps 42)
Keywords: Cooperstown Dreams Park lodging,Team Parties, Lodge,All Star Village, Cooperstown Diamond Dreams Softball,Cooperstown Hotel,Lake House Hotel, group lodging, team lodging
The Lake House, located on scenic Canadarago Lake, 12 short miles from Dreams Park, 28 miles from the Cooperstown All-Star Village and only a short 15 minutes north of Cooperstown, is a tranquil and relaxing place. Built in 1843, it is one of the oldest continually operating establishments in the Cooperstown/Leather Stocking region. On the first floor is a family friendly restaurant and a tavern overlooking the lake. There also is a dining room and deck with outdoor seating.
There are eight beautiful rooms, each with private bath,includes kitchen on the second floor that sleeps 25.The Rate is $6500/week. There is also one spacious additional room on the first floor that is great for a family and is also handicap accessible that sleeps 5. Rate is $1200/week. The new Third floor with Great Room sleeps 12, all private bath and one kitchen has outdoor deck on third floor with magnificent views. The rate is $3200/week.
If you rent the 1st,2nd and 3rd floor for 42 guests the rate is $10.500/week.
The Lake House has been the setting for many outdoor weddings, receptions, birthday, anniversary and other family gatherings. The dining room overlooks the lake with an adjoining deck for easy access to the lawn and the lake.
With splendid lake views, an expansive lawn and shore line, park benches and more, you can enjoy a cocktail before dinner at the tavern or outside on the deck. Watching the sunset as you dine is also a treat. Wake up overlooking the lake before you head out for your busy day. You can fish from the docks, picnic or BBQ on the lawn, use the gazebo for your team/family party or just relax at the edge of the lake.
The Lake House has been making memories since 1843. Enjoy the comfort and beauty of the Lake House and make your own personal memory of the historic Cooperstown area.
In town is the historic Lake House Hotel that sleeps up to 75. All rooms have private bath and there is a commercial kitchen 30x40 that can serve your families meals you make yourself for up to 100 people. This is great for team parties or family team meals.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Every room has private air conditioners.
- Linens Provided : Linens provided but no linen service provided. Washer and dryer available.
- Washer : Conveniently located.
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Large parking lot available
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Enjoy dinner and a drink fire side in our cozy tavern or dining room with splendid views of the water.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (9) : There are 16 queen size beds total
- Double Bed (5)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : All rooms have their own TV's as well as a living room with a TV for enjoyment.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (3)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3)
- Microwave (3)
- Catering Available : We have a full service tavern and restaurant on the first floor.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Enjoy grilling in the gazebo by the lake.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lakefront : An expansive lawn that stretches to the 475' of shoreline with canoes, a row boat, gazebo and lots of picnic tables and lounge chairs to relax and play.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer : There is a computer for your use on the each floor. We also have WiFi that reaches even onto the lake- last year someone took his laptop out on the lake in the rowboat and could get a good connection.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi inside and outside on the grounds, on boats by the Lake House.
- Other Amenities
- Canoes, row boat, dock slip for boats, picnic area, 500 feet of lake frontage, large lawn to play baseball and other sports - all free of charge to enjoy. This area is far from the road and parking areas. A good place for children to play.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There is a ramp with designated handicap parking. There also is a private handicap bathroom.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Dog sledding.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Attention Cooperstown Dreams Park,Diamond Dreams and other large groups :
We specialize in accommodations for large groups.For groups of
25,The second floor of the Lake House is perfect with kitchen,
The total for the week is $6500.00 Thirty people is $7500.00 with 1st floor.
Forty two people would be $10,5000/week or $250/person.
That includes the brand new 3rd floor with a large great room.
In town there is a historic hotel that can hold up to 75 guests.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Lake House -Cooperstown Dreams Park, Baseball Families Lodging
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Cooperstown
The Lake House is well known in the upstate Cooperstown area. It has a long and rich history that dates from the 1840's. When it became available, we decided to purchase it, renovate it and enjoy living in a historic building. It is where Gene and I had our first date so it holds many special memories for us, too.
The Unique Benefits at this Lodge
Located only 15 minutes from Cooperstown and 20 minutes from Dreams Park, the Lake House is a unique place to enjoy Baseball Country. With 16 bedrooms- all with their own private bathrooms, the Lake House offers the convenience of a restaurant/tavern on the first floor and your own kitchen on the second floor where you can cook for yourself.Third floor has five large rooms with private baths. Fishing, watching the sunset, relaxing with a cold one on the deck or having a BBQ while you watch the kids play on the lawn next to the lake, the Lake House offers families and teams a gathering place to recap the days activities and plan for the next.
Historic Hotel one block from Main Street for weekly rentals.Lake privileges at Lake House Lodge one mile away on Canadarago Lake.
Large complex for girls softball 3 miles from Lake House Hotel
Owner's Map of Cooperstown
This photo was taken at our youngest son Patrick's recent graduation from SUNY Maritime at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, New York. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and just started his first job in Manhattan. Our other children are Ryan, holding our grandson Andrew. Ryan is also an engineer and graduated from ESF at Syracuse University. He works for Whiting-Turner Engineering in Maryland. Our daughter Elizabeth, who graduated from Siena and now has her BS in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University. She is a RN in Florida. Next are Gene and me, Patrick and Hilary, who graduated from Cornell, holding our granddaughter Clarissa. Hilary is a Labor Relations Specialist and area director for CIR/SEIU a union representing residents and interns in NYC.
Property Photos
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- The Lake House has been a destination for 170 years, now cater to weekly lodgers - Cooperstown, New York Lodging
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- A lodge with all private baths, wood walls,floors, spectacular views of the lake - Cooperstown, New York Lodging
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- Our classic mahogany boats from the 1940's are real head turners on the lake - Cooperstown, New York Lodging
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- You just never know what will land on the lake from sea plane to hot air balloon
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- The large flag is a great land mark for boaters to find their way home.
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- Outdoor dining area durring the summer. There is also a covered upper deck.
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- Common Area upstairs for relaxing, watching TV together, using the computer
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- Many couples start their married life here by the shore.
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- "Come visit us soon!" Your hosts-Chris & Gene with our family
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- Water Skiing Available AT The Lake House In 2011
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- Enjoy a ride on our 1945 mahogany Chris Craft to relax on the lake.
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- Canoes and rowboats are available at no charge with life preservers at the lake.
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- If you like to jet ski you will love the Lake house.We rent boats and jet skiis
Traveler Reviews (23)
The memories we made at the Lake House were priceless
Guest: opera
(Ithaca ny)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/13/11
Today was our last day at the Lake House and its Friday morning and we are sad to leave. Even Bella the house dog had a sad face, we became close to her. We rented all three floors and the cottage and had a wonderful experience. The facility was perfect for a large group and even though we were demanding, the staff graciously accommodated every request. We especially had a great time when we rented the two pontoon boats they had and we all went out and had a great time on the lake, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, sunbathing, playing cards and just visiting. We will never forget the team party they catered on the lake and capped off with a huge bon-fire at dusk.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/09
Review Submitted: 12/01/09
Our team stayed for a week last summer at the Lake House while our boys were playing in a Dreams Park Baseball Tournament in Cooperstown. The lodge overlooks the lake and has a lots of lake frontage. We had so much space to have a place for the other kids to play, we hosted a team party on the lawn, cooked on the BBQ in the gazebo and played in the water with the canoes and rowboat. The kids caught fish and really had a great time. The lodge was simple yet elegant both inside and outside. Rooms were nicely furnished and comfortable. Breakfast was available for all that wanted it and was delicious. The Lake House is an awesome place for entire baseball families to stay while their sons are at Dreams Park playing baseball. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the Lake House to any team needing lodging for a week.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/19/09
Review Submitted: 11/19/09
What interests us most when we travel, is to visit places that are unique, comfortable and interesting. We aren't fans of big places or chain type hotels/motels. We want to be off the beaten path in a place that will create a memory for us. We found exactly what we were looking for when we recently spent the weekend at the Lake House in Richfield Springs, New York. It is so relaxing and has the added feature of being very close to the Baseball Hall of Fame. For two all time Yankee fans, it was perfect. We enjoyed dinner in the tavern with the glow of the many stained glass lights the owners have collected over the years, listened to the live piano music on Friday and on Saturday came back for another great dinner- I had the stuffed rainbow trout- it was outstanding- as an added bonus in addition to the piano music there was a saxaphone player and a singer. We really had a wonderful weekend and will return for more great food and the relaxing atmosphere next year.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/20/09
Review Submitted: 10/20/09
This weekend we attended the Pumpkin Fest in Cooperstown. What fun watching the giant pumpkins being weighed and buying some treats from the local vendors! We love Cooperstown and although it is not far from our home, we decided to have a weekend away and booked a room at the Lake House in Richfield Springs. Our room overlooked the lake and we had a fabulous time. We had dinner in the tavern, listened to the piano player and the singer, and then Sunday morning breakfasted on French toast made with homemade bread, real maple syrup and crispy bacon. It was a mini-vacation that really made us feel good. Next time we will just go for dinner because it is just an hour from home but next season we will spend two nights enjoying a relaxing weekend together. Wonderful hosts, great food and comfortable accommodations- a recipe for a great romantic weekend together.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/19/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/09
A large group of us with boys playing at Dreams Park in Cooperstown chose the Lake House as our base of operations. We are all very athletic and some of us even brought our bikes- although we didn't have much time to do anything but watch the boys play, we did have the chance to ride around the lake- about 20 miles total one morning before we had to get to the park. It was a great ride and a great place to stay and relax. We would recommend the Lake House for any team that will play in Cooperstown. It is about 20 minutes from the fields but the ride is easy and goes quickly. We found that it was really good to relax there after the games and spent many evenings together on the deck talking about the games. We loved our Dreams Park experience and will never forget Dreams Park or the Lake House.
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Guest: jay crystal
(Scaggsville Maryland)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09
Review Submitted: 09/22/09
Last summer we had the opportunity of a lifetime to take our son to Cooperstown to play at Dreams Park with his team. We found the Lake House in Richfield Springs for all of us to stay while the kids were there. We arrived on Friday to find a pleasant staff, comfortable rooms, beautiful lake, yummy food in the restaurant and cold beer on tap. What a great combination! We enjoyed the deck at night- (we hit a week that there was a full moon and it was to beautiful over the water), the lawn to play and picnic with the boys, and the fun of all of us being together everyday to talk about the games, sightsee and share the good times. We would recommend both the Dreams Park experience and the Lake House to anyone who has a son who loves the game of baseball. Start planning now and make it happen. It is an experience that we will never forget.
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Guest: Keno Candee
(Glen Burnie,Maryland)
Date of Stay: 09/18/09
Review Submitted: 09/18/09
My son's baseball team played at Dreams Park in Cooperstown this past summer. All of the families decided to stay together and looked for a place big enough for our eleven families. We found the Lake House. It has rooms on the second floor, a room on the first floor and a cottage by the lake. There were over 30 of us all together- counting the brothers and sisters of our boys playing and this was the perfect place. It was right on the lake, there is a restaurant on the first floor, fishing poles, canoes, and rowboats to paddle around in, a place to picnic, everything we wanted to have great times together and relax when we weren't at the park. The boys came over twice and we had a great BBQ and bonfire. I loved the place and would recommend it to any group looking for a convenient and comfortable place to stay- reasonably priced, too. It's a good deal.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/10/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/09
We are members of a baseball team from Nevada that stayed at the Lake House. We all wanted to be together so we looked for a nice place that could handle all forty of us. The Lake House easily handled 30 people and the cottage another 10. The Lake House more than exceeded our expectations. This is a family run business like no other. We thought we would have seen everything coming from Las Vegas but this was the best vacation we could have planned. The owner had to unlock our door more than once and never complained that we kept leaving our keys behind. She no sooner got our door open one night and a restaurant patron, who came by boat to eat, couldn't start his boat. She said, "I can help you with that, " and got out a 40 foot jumper cable and helped him start his boat from her car. I was impressed! The Lake House easily handled our team party using the spacious gazebo on the lake. Their large lawn provided us with ample space to play ball and have a picnic. There was space for the team, parents, siblings, grandparents, all of us- with room to spare. The kids used the canoe and rowboats and had an awesome time. The kids even spent the night having a delicious breakfast in the morning before we took them back to Dreams Park for their game. A piano player is there every night for live music and dancing during dinner and after. This is a great touch for the overnight guests and patrons. The restaurant is AAA approved and the food is great. We even had homemade donuts one morning before leaving for our game as a special treat. We could not have been happier any other place. The Lake House is perfect for us. The last night there was a bonfire by the lake that lit up the sky and the shoreline. We had a great time and recommend this for any large group that wants a comfortable, homey, and wonderful place to spend their vacation. The one problem we did have was the gps address took us to an old abandoned farm about a mile away.
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Guest: Jackie Bombay
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Date of Stay: 09/10/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/09
We booked the Lake House through the Public Television Station auction last winter.The Lake House is not a party place unless you book a reception, business party etc. but rather a peaceful hotel in which one can kick back, read a book, enjoy the deck with friends and family, go out in a canoe or rowboat to fish for muskies or watch the loons. The lobby is very nice with a collection of Tiffany lights from the early 1900's .We had an evening check- in and the piano player was just past the lobby in the Tavern playing old American standards. This place reeks of American History, unhurried old World charm from a different time, and the benefit of friendly staff, great food, and views of the lake. To us the travel experiences worth remembering are the great feelings and memories you get from places like the LAKE HOUSE which are all too few in number. We will always have great memories of the Lake House!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/09
We selected the Lake House from the reviews and the closeness to Glimmerglass Opera House. The owners and staff were always there for us whenever we needed help with anything! Dean the "Marina Man" gave us instructions on how to use the canoes and life jackets so we would be save as well as directions on how to paddle to the island . Christine, an owner gave us suggestions where to go and then drew us maps on how to get everywhere such as the Russian Monastery and the scenic trail system in Van Hornesville both of which we highly recommend. Gene the other owner talked to us at the bar for hours about doowop music, since we are doowop enthusiasts, and where to go in NY City to see concerts and then printed us a schedule of concerts so we know where to go when we are in NYC. We loved the live piano player and Brenda the singer on Saturday night with songs from the "American Song Book" . Our room was beautiful with a pillow-top mattress, private bath, air conditioning, cable tv, and for breakfast we had omelets, bacon and french toast with home made jam. Book this hotel early since the earliest room I could get was in August when I booked in February. Be sure to pet "Bella" the lovely white dog on the front steps when you arrive. She just loves greeting guests and they love her. What a great place to stay!
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