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Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks

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A lakeside cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A lakeside view with a sunset, calm water, and a grassy foreground.
A living room with a television, a chair, a table, and a kitchen in the background.
A lakeside view with two chairs facing the water, surrounded by grass and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Owasco Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Place, Owasco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Finger Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerson Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, or consider a night out at Auburn Public Theater - Main Stage. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Finger Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Emerson Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Tooles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prison City Pub and Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelos Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spoon And Forks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪vfw - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Owasco Lake and Finger Lakes. Emerson Park and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at Camp Gramp. Great location and great views of the lake. Very comfortable and a good size kitchen. The house was very clean when we got in and the owners leave very clear instructions on how everything works. Lots of fun water sport options!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for staying at Camp Gramp over the years, we loved having you -- and you are always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is definitely the best place we have ever stayed in on the Finger Lakes, and we have visited the Finger Lakes several times. Super clean, well-equipped, beautiful location (shallow water right off the property, so kids can walk out) and dog-friendly. It’s a great family experience. The owner is very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for coming to Camp Gramp over the years! You are absolutely one of our favorite Guests!! Thank you for helpng us with Amazon deliveries and through the "hiccups" we were dealing with from previous hosts' accidents. Can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay had everything you needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you Colleen! We loved having your group for the wedding weekend!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp Gramp

Lovely property, lovely location. Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2020
Thank you Lori! It has been a pleasure having you and your family over to Camp Gramp this month. We would love a chance to host you and your family again next year if it works out. Our goal which we will work towards is to see if we can get a 5-star recommendation from you next time! Be well, and have a great rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy your family / friends! The house is incredibly well maintained and spot less! You could not ask for a better spot on the lake. The views are amazing! Mark is a fantastic host and ensures nothing is missed and you have everything you need and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you Melissa on behalf of our entire Family for those kind words. Must give a shout out to a local Mother-Daughter cleaning Team, who we've partnered with for 7 seasons. They really make our home sparkle for every Guest. Please know you are welcome back ANYTIME to our home!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable family vacation

Camp Gramp is a wonderful place to share a relaxing and adventuresome family vacation. Peaceful, beautiful and close to shopping, dining etc. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you Doug, for the kind words and for sharing our home with your friends from Switzerland! It is always fun to get to show off our little piece of heaven with folks from outside the U.S. as well. Very much appreciate you choosing Camp Gramp for your summer gathering! Hope to catch up with you at your farm sometime later this summer! BEE well!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great, clean, comfortable, and close to so much. We had a wonderful time and everything was as the owner said. The boat, kayaks, and canoe were a big plus. My family had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2023
Thank you for being GREAT Guests! We enjoyed sharing Camp Gramp with you and hope you made lots of lifelong memories there!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August Vaca

The home was better than the pictures in my opinion. It was quaint and quiet just what we need. The lake was amazing . It's def a place I would love to visit again with my adult kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for the kind words and for staying at our little home on the lake. )Point taken, the Funmeister shall update our pics. LOL) Come back anytime!! We loved having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene and beautiful stay

We had a fun and relaxing stay at Camp Gramp. We enjoyed the kayaks, ladder ball, canoe and of course swimming and relaxing in the lake! The house is also very close to Auburn for food, coffee and museums. Mark was communicative and very helpful with checkin and checkout process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thanks so much John, for the kind words! We hope you and Team Nico felt the calmness and regenerative aspects of our home on Owasco Lake. Camp Gramp misses you already!! Would love to have you stay again sometime! Thank you for choosing Camp Gramp for your vacation this summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing

relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

Camp Gramp was just as described. Very clean, everything you need at your fingertips. Family enjoyed the kayaks. Beautiful views from inside the house. Nice quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
We loved having you visit and spend time out on the lake, Tara! Thank you for the kind words! Our northwest end of Owasco is shallow enough so that even if someone occasionally "tips their kayak" you can still stand up in most places without the water coming up to your neck! HAH!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay on Owasco Lake!

Property was in a great location near Emerson Park. Convenient for walks and entertainment. Camp Gramps was very well maintained and had all the comforts of home. Easy process to rent and gain access on first day. Very quiet neighborhood except for July 3rd fireworks show which was awesome. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second year in a row. We shall return again

Mark is a pleasure. The location and property is fabulous. I use these types of Vac rentals and find this experience is outstanding. Thanks again Mark !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Camp Gramp LOVED having you and your group this year on Owasco Lake! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your family with us in our "sanctuary!"!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp gramp*****

We had a great stay at camp gramp. It was so nice to get up and sit out on the deck in the morning and take in the view of the lake. Swimming and kyacking was a blast. We can’t wait to return. Craig
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Thank you Craig, for making Camp Gramp one of your stops this year! We loved having you and your group spend time relaxing here. Sometimes it's the simple pleasures like hearing Mr. Coffee brew up 10 cups for the rest of the Team as you walk out on the deck and take in the calmness of Owasco, huh? Come back anytime, guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

We enjoyed a wonderful family vacation/reunion at Camp Gramp in late August. The house was quite tidy and the deck overlooking Lake Owasco was wonderful. The house is a short walk to a waterside park and a quick drive to a number of fun things to do. The layout of the house gave all six of us enough privacy. We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The lake house exceeded our expectations. It was in a beautiful setting, right on the lake. It was honestly the most well-equipped rental we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in many. Our grandchildren loved the daily duck visits in the backyard, The fishing was great, we loved the kayaks too! So many nice features. We will definitely come back to Camp Gramps!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Our stay was one of the best vacations we’ve had in long time. We are normally ocean vacation people but decided to try a lake this year. This house had everything we wanted! Mark thought of everything we might need/want-including a recliner which my husband loved after a day on the lake! Thank you so much Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Nancy! We loved having you and your crew. Come back anytime... Camp Cramp misses you already. 😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a lovely place, well supplied and good instructions

We really enjoyed the stay. The house was well set up and very enjoyable. We spent some time in the water, and my brother used a kayak. We used this as our home base, but as I used to live in the city, we were familiar with the area. We ate at Green Shutters, as my parents used to take us there, in the 50's. We also went to the other side of the lake and to Tom Thumb ice cream stand. We enjoyed a game of mini-golf there. We went to Auburn Bagel Company and that was very good. We met at Newhope Mills with others and had a great meal. And really enjoyed watching the activities on the lake. We also went to Skaneateles and went on the boat tour there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

We had a great time at this comfortable lakefront cottage! The house was super clean and had everything we could possibly need. The layout is convenient and it is larger than it looks in the pictures. The boats, water toys and fishing poles that were available for us to use were definitely a highlight! We enjoyed walking with the kids to the playgrounds and pier in nearby Emerson Park, and to the Green Shutter for ice cream. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2021
Thanks so much Laurie, Camp Gramp would love to have you and your crew back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional property

We had such a wonderful stay at Camp Gramp. We arrived to a wonderfully clean home that far exceeded our expectations. It’s larger than it appears and very well appointed. Mark was a terrific host, available, and communicative. We hope to come again soon. Thanks for sharing this slice of heaven with our family! -The Meladossi Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Camp Gramp loved having your group share our home on Owasco Lake, Elizabeth! Thank you for the kind words and for helping us keep Camp Gramp sustainable for future generations to enjoy! Please come back again, the lake misses your Team already!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax plus kayak, swim, walk at the lake

Beautiful lake view from most rooms. Delightfully not hot near end August,'23. Home well furnished, everything u need. Swim/kayak. Nice walks on jetty in Emerson Park from the house, great hikes in Fillmore Glen St Park 25 min away by car.Learn/see Harriet Tubman history. Try see production at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, excellent.The home owner Mark Bruland is great! and very easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Awww, shucks. Thank you for your kind words. We are staying at Camp Gramp now for our family vacation. It is hopefully going to be our permanent home soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Owasco Trip

The house was as labeled very accurately. Completely reminds me of my grandparents place from the 80’s. We only were in the house for meals and sleep. It worked out very well. The sand bar on the lake was awesome. We were on the lake every day jumping, floating, swimming, playing, etc. This was exactly what our family needed and we didn’t want the week to end. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you Paul & Family for sharing our home this summer. We have been making wonderful memories at Camp Gramp for almost 50 years, and it makes us feel so good when others are able to enjoy the house and the Lake as we have over the years. We really appreciate you guys and hope that you have a great rest of the summer! BEE well!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time at Camp Gramp

Had a wonderful stay. We didnt know what to expect as it was our first time to the area. We loved it! The place was super clean and had a well stocked kitchen. We loved where we were on the lake as we had young kids and it was at most 3 feet deep with sandy bottom. Took the boat out every morning and evening for fishing and fire pit every night. The kids loved fishing as they caught something everytime they went out. Loved the ducks and playing in the yard all day. Lots to do in the area, very convenient to Auburn and stores. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Loved having you stay with us at Camp Gramp, Melanie! Thank you for the kind words!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Gramp far exceeded our expectations! Just as all the reviews promised, this place was absolutely outstanding.We visited with our extended family—six adults, two kids, and two dogs—and it was perfect for everyone. The master bedroom was huge, with plenty of space for the kids’ blow-up mattress, plus a private bathroom. The other two bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, sharing a well-appointed common bathroom. One room even had a VHS player with a treasure trove of classic movies—a total score!The owners have truly thought of everything. The garage was stocked with fishing gear, floats, and yard games (even ladder ball). We took full advantage of the motor boat, kayaks, and canoe every single day. The sunrises and sunsets over the lake were absolutely breathtaking.The lakefront setting is unbeatable—shallow, clean water that’s perfect for swimming, floating, or simply wading while chatting with family and friends. The location is also fantastic, within walking distance of a dog park, a larger walking trail, and piers you can stroll out onto.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need—cups, dishes, utensils, baking dishes, a coffee maker (with filters and coffee), and more. We loved gathering for dinner each night at the dining room table, which fit all eight of us comfortably.Evenings were pure relaxation—either sitting by the fireplace listening to the waves or rocking on the back porch under the stars.We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you Team C for choosing our home for your summer vacation. The Camp Grampsters enjoyed hearing about all the fun you folks had in and on Owasco Lake like you did! Thank you for mentioning that big dining table, because we think that is where some real multi-generational magic occurs. We would absolutely love to have you back to make more memories! Thanks again!!
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