Charming Lakeside Cottage

Nestled in the hills 30 minutes southeast of Syracuse, right in the heart of Central New York, this lakeside cottage is perfectly located for the weekend getaway or a week-long holiday. Looking for a home base while exploring Central New York? This is the place! Our property, called 'Tipsnook,' is a charming lakeside vacation rental property located in an Appalachian-like environment. The view of the lake is beautiful, and the property itself is a magical place. Come enjoy some days of swimming, fishing, and kayaking, and then some nights of grilling on the back deck and toasting marshmallows by the lakeside fire pit. Or come visit in the spring or fall to enjoy the lake's serenity by a crackling wood stove fire. We would love to share our little slice of paradise with you. Nearby is a General Store/public boat launch just five minutes away. You can find a grocery store, pizza place, and cafe nearby in DeRuyter Village. Highland Forest county park is located a few miles away with hiking and biking trails. Cazenovia is close by (10 miles away), a wonderful tourist spot with restaurants, golf courses, gift shops, and churches. COTTAGE DETAILS The rustic cottage at Tipsnook has a cozy and quaint interior, which has been recently renovated. It consists of a Bedroom, Living Area, Sleeper Loft, Kitchen, and Bathroom. With a trundle bed in the private bedroom, a futon couch in the living area, and a loft for the kids, the cabin can accommodate up to 8 people. While at Tipsnook, you will soon discover why frequent visitors refer to the side facing away from the road as the front of the cabin. Step out the 'front' door and you will find yourself at the lake. Out 'back' is a deck, which is great for sunbathing, grilling, and playing games. There is even a good-sized yard leading back to the road with plenty of room for horseshoes, frisbee, or any other game you enjoy. The main room of the cabin has windows on every side, allowing for lake breezes and plenty of light. Sit at the table with your morning coffee and look out over the water as the early risers set their sails to catch a morning breeze. The cottage is purposefully a TV-free zone to help guests escape, but there is good cell phone reception and we do provide Wifi for your computers and devices. (Make sure to upload some vacation pictures to our community Facebook page!) While there is a private bedroom in the 'back,' many visitors prefer to drop the futon into a bed and sleep with the windows open and the sound of the waves lulling them to sleep. Visiting when it's a bit cooler? The wood stove will warm you up in no time! Pillows and blankets supplied, but please bring your own sheets and towels (or we can provide them for a small cleaning fee). The loft is a favorite sleeping place for the kids! The full kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, an electric stove, a microwave, a toaster oven, and most importantly, a coffee maker. Water is pumped into the cottage from the lake, which is filtered and suitable for washing dishes and showering. Fresh drinking water is also provided along with dishes, silverware, pots and pans. And of course, if grilling is your thing, the gas grill is located on the rear deck. AMENITIES INCLUDE: Free Wifi Kayaks (single & double) Sailboat Paddle Boat Yard games (Bocce Ball, Cornhole, Horse Shoes) Jigsaw Puzzles, Board Games, Cards Lakefront Fire Pit Wood-burning Stove Firewood 2-burner Gas Grill Full Kitchen Fresh drinking water Bed Linens & Towels (available upon request)