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Exterior
Living area
Beach
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

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Auburn, NY
  • Place, Owasco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Now renting for 2025

See the beautiful sunrise from your spacious deck that is right on the water. Walk on your 40' dock that has plenty of deep water for swimming and boating. Plenty of parking and space to enjoy wonderful Owasco Lake. This home has an eat in kitchen, living room, dining room and a sun porch that runs the full length of the home and overlooks the lake. Now booking Spring, Summer and Fall dates. WIFI and Cable now available.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this vacation home is on the beach. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Falcon Park or Champions For Life Sports Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Cornell University - 46 min drive - 60.9 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 48 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Syracuse University - 49 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Springside Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Niles Gourmet Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Green Shutters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now renting for 2025 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Now renting for 2025?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Now renting for 2025 on May 11, 2026 start from $300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Now renting for 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now renting for 2025?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Now renting for 2025 located?

This Auburn vacation home is on the beach, steps from Owasco Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Emerson Park and Fort Hill Cemetery. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family Getaway

Great place for a family looking to enjoy the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great for a weekend getaway

The location is beautiful, right on the water. The host is wonderful and the place is stocked with everything you might need for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Owasco Lake

Love the location. Second stay at this house. Owner Lee is very accommodating and friendly. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Thank you!

Lee was super easy to deal with and very communicative!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john&lara T.

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

3 day weekend

Beautiful sun and moon rises. Great breeze from lake, relaxing and quiet a nice stay away from home. Will plan to return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee is an amazing host. This was our second experience using VRBO and I have to say that I would definitely return every year if I could. Lee was right there if I called or texted, He took the time to share some of his memories with my wife and I and also spoke with my mother about her memories of his family.Would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. Simply and amazing memory I will cherish.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Lakeside sunrise view

We had a wonderfully relaxing Labor Day weekend at this quaint and classic lakeside home. The private dock was great to sit on for hours reading or go swimming, and the house had everything we needed. Seeing the sunrise every morning was the absolute best experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Great Lake cabin

We really enjoyed our stay! Sunrises on the lake were beautiful! Kids enjoyed swimming out to dock & jumping in. Great campfire by lake at night. We enjoyed playing games on large table in sunroom overlooking the lake. Close to a beautiful hike at Filmore Glen. Will definitely come back! Thank you, Lee!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J K.

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

Lakeside gem

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage easily accommodated our family of five and 2 active Golden Retrievers. Our host was immediately responsive to our needs and greeted us upon arrival. The location on the lake is superb with a lovely deck and a dock for our boat. Great time and we were up to see the beautiful sunrise every day!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee was a wonderful host. Very responsive and friendly. Took care of a small issue right away. The property is lovely, water was warm and weather was great (thanks Lee ;). The house is definitely cottage, but was well stocked with everything you need for cooking, gaming, reading and relaxing! Even working if so compelled (available WiFi). The covered porch was a perfect shady place to read and paint rocks. Thanks Lee!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

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

Hidden Gem

Everything you’d want in a lake cottage. Enjoyed the beautiful sunrises, coffee in the Adirondack chairs, seashell treasures and refreshing dips in the lake. Enjoyed having all the windows open at night to hear the waves crashing. . I would recommend wearing water shoes as Owasco lake is know for having sharp zebra mussels that will easily cut your bare feet. This property was easy to find and close to town if we needed a store run. The owners are very welcoming and close by if we needed anything. Highly recommend and will make this an annual stay for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIM B.

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

Nice

Lee was very accommodating and nice. The lake is awesome. It's a cottage. Remined me of my grandfathers cottage on Lake Erie when I was a kid. Had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

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

Awesome mini vacation

We had a great experience staying here! Communication with the owner, Lee, was easy and prompt, especially since this was our first time using VRBO. Easy to find the property. Very quiet; never saw neighbors, and just occasional vehicle traffic going to other locations. Cottage fully stocked with kitchen supplies for cooking and eating, games, etc. Wish we could have stayed longer, but will definitely choose to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

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

Slice of Heaven

Great location! Perfect for family (and dog) getaway!!! Right on the water, so easy access to lake and all its beauty. Gorgeous sunsets! Quiet, private neighborhood. Nice to stroll through. Bonus…. Owner Lee was a nice guy and easy to communicate with. Thank you for sharing your little slice of Heaven with us, Lee! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

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

Great Camp Stay!

My cousins and I loved staying at the Camp. The neighborhood is quiet and serene. The birds and other water fowl, along with waking to the sun were treats. Owasco Lake is unbelievably clean and we enjoyed time in the water and relaxing on the waterfront. Mr. Holmes is such a great host. He greeted us and walked us through the camp. He was responsive to any questions. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Wedding vacation

Several days before the our stay there was a problem with our reservation. There was a 24 hour period that our money was refunded and we had no rental and a wedding to go to. Not sure what happened but the owner corrected it and we were booked again. This camp is right on the water. Beautiful setting! It rained a lot while we were there but there is a roof over the patio so you could still eat outside. It is an older home so there were some nails sticking up on the side dock area. The dock does not have a lift like I had seen in a picture. Overall we had a great time?
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy l.

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

Fantastic location!

The deck right over the water was great!! And the house gets morning sun and then stays relatively cool since you’re out of the sun for the heat of the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Lee was accessible and attentive if anything was needed. It is not a luxurious place, more of a camp but right on the water! Don’t forget sheets and towels and anything else you might need for the kitchen. Kitchen was stocked w appliances and dishes etc but make sure you remember butter, condiments, etc. The deck on the water is a flight of steps down from the main house - so often we ran up & down as we spent much of our time down there. Had company over and parking was not an issue. The house had a great indoor area overlooking the lake which I’m sure we would have used had it not been great weather! Lots of furniture and games out there for a rainy day! Great dock to jump into the lake from and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Great Views/Very Clean

My wife, 15 month old daughter, and 2 year old Goldendoodle loved this property! The owners were highly communicative and left a complimentary bottle of wine upon check in! There aren't many pictures of the property online, don't let that fool you; the view is spectacular, and the seating on both the porch and in the living room is ample. The wi-fi was easy to connect to, and the property was VERY clean. We didn't hesitate to let our little one crawl all over the floor. The master bedroom is a full size bed and a twin bed with an awesome view of the water. The second bedroom has a full size bed. The bathroom has a shower stall. The kitchen was appropriately equipped (we only used the grill once, chose to eat out in Auburn and Aurora). There were very comfortable chairs and sofas all over the entire house. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, or by the fire pit in the evenings. Great vacation, very relaxing. Would definitely book this again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna W.

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

Right on the lake

Lee was a great host! We enjoyed our week at the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great place!

We had a great time! Right on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely lake house

Quiet, surreal, peaceful, wonderful cool breeze at night. Great place to go and stay with family and/or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very Happy. Beautiful place, would visit again.

I was here with my family, and we had two Golden Retrievers. There was plenty of space and privacy for everyone. Water area is nice and relaxing. Just bring water shoes as there is no sand and it’s a bit rocky and has sharp mussel shells. Lee, the host, was Very polite, communicative and accommodating throughout the check-in and checkout process, and was also very responsive over email and text message. Some of the pics of the docks are outdated and Do not reflect the actual dock that comes with the rental property. The pictures make it seem like there is a boatlift associated with the rental property, but that dock / lift has been moved to their personal property. The boat lift was actually one the main reasons why we chose to stay here, however, We were fortunate enough that there were no major storms so we were able to leave our boat in the water. Boat launches are at the farthest ends of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Did I mention this place has a great location, lol? The cottage is on Owasco Lake, westside, 10 min. from Moravia. and 15 min. from Auburn. Both towns have great state parks, and conservation areas plus good restaurants. We were located just feet from the water and accessed the large front deck area easily by 14 steps outside (with a hand rail). Entrance to the cottage was 1 step and parking was close and convenient. Inside we found an open living/kitchen/dining area with big screen tv, bedrooms, a remodeled bath, and a huge sun porch (the length of the house). Everything was clean, well decorated and comfy. The sun porch had a huge dining table and tons of lounging space including 2 sofabeds. I put that porch to good use, sleeping nights out there listening to the soothing sound of waves down below. It felt like I was on a cruise ship with the balcony doors letting in the sounds of the water. Waking up to a gorgeous sunrise over the lake was a treat. Outdoor features were its huge deck (half of which has a roof covering from the overhang of the sun porch), side yard overlooking the lake, stone beach, swim platforms, and fishing dock. It is fairly private with no close neighbors. Our welcoming host family provided us with suggestions for dinner and a perfect spot high above the lake to watch the sunset. Lee even brought us wood for a campfire by the water. We were only able to stay 3 nights this trip, but are already in the process of reserving a week for next year! To top it all off they allowed our 2 golden retrievers to join us. We were able to arrange the outdoor furniture to block off the deck, so they could relax safely outside with us. Under our watchful eye they chased each other around the beach, splashing in the water and chasing balls and sticks. The family's granddaughter loved petting and playing with them. Our hosts told us about a good area for walking them along the lake and every night we had happy, tired dogs snoring away! It was a perfect spot for our family and we are so glad to have found it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Amazing Stay on the Lake

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing long weekend away at Lee's lake house. The house was perfect for us and plenty of space, with a kitchen, two living areas, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The outdoor deck was great and the view is amazing. What really drew us to this property is that it was right on the lake and is pet friendly. We brought our two dogs along and they loved getting to run through the water and play in the lake. Lee was very helpful and communicative every step of the way and I wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

amber d.

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

Quiet private beautiful space

Lee was a amazing host his welcome tour when we checked in was wonderful. We had a great weekend staycation and will definitely be back thank you so much Lee it was great meeting you ❤️What a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lee G Holmes

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We have enjoyed many summers on beautiful Owasco Lake! The most amazing sunsets, crystal clear water and so much local history.

Why they chose this property

We have easy access, level lake frontage, plenty of deep water and it is a great place to put up your feet and relax.

What makes this property unique

Easy access, Time Warner cable, wifi.
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