Luksus Premier Waterfront HGTV-stil!

Thank you David for your kind review. Please plan to visit again soon!

Thank you Doug! Please come again and let us know if there's anything you need. We always seek to improve.

Thank you for being terrific guests. So happy you appreciated the stunning sunsets! Please come again.

Maureen we couldn't be more pleased to have you come every year! Guests such as you make it feel worthwhile to share our dream. The cottage is frequently needy, as all homes on the water in a sometimes inhospitable climate can be. So when the maintenance seems insurmountable, heartwarming reviews make all the difference!

Debra I admit I'd never been asked to host a parrot before, but found it a delightful loving request. Happy to have your crew anytime! All the best Aurora

Thank you for appreciating a spot that we consider a piece of Heaven! We're so fortunate to have found it and happiest to share it with others such as yourselves.

Yes, Vicki, I agree! It is only natural that both guests and hosts have questions they might wish to be answered for committing to a rental. VRBO maintains that guests may cancel without consequence within the cancelation period, in our case, 60 days prior to rental. Conversely, hosts are penalized if they cancel for any reason at any time. Please contact us directly if you'd like to plan a future visit. We would welcome your family!

We're delighted that you appreciate many of the things that kept us coming to Sodus Bay for 15 years before we bought the cottage. A dream come true. Many thanks. We'll plan on 2024!

Thank you for wonderful guests such as your family! Beth, we continue to upgrade whatever is commanding our attention, so come see what's new!

Barbara it's clear you really appreciate those very things that make us happy. Thank you for noticing and writing a cherished review. Aurora

Thank you Cheryl for taking the time to write your comments. You helped us discover one of the quirks of our new HVAC system. So happy you're returning soon. Late summer and fall are fabulous seasons to visit.

Thank you Kathy for your appreciation of all the ways in which this is such a meaningful spot for our family as well. We are grateful for wonderful guests such as you. You are always welcome back!

Thank you, thank you, thank you Kathleen! You are always welcome!

Barbara you make me smile! We just love knowing that others notice all the little things that are special and unique here. Spending time and effort to detail your pleasure for others is truely a gift. Thanks so much! Aurora

We share your enjoyment of the gorgeous natural setting here. Our home was renovated completely in 2019 with our retirement in mind. The stairs to the dock have been stabilized for safety, although admittedly a bit like a fun house to navigate. I regret that we cannot provide all replaceable products as we don't have the storage for such. Instead, we supply an abundance of gourmet appliances, pots & pans, herbs & spices, dish detergent, hand dishwashing detergent, hand soap, toiletries, etc. Having stayed in many rental properties, we endeavor to make it easier than most to move in without bringing the kitchen sink. We provide initial toilet paper and paper towels so no trip is urgent. We make last minute purchases at Dollar General 10 minutes away and the Corner Store, a mere 5. In the future, please don't hesitate to call. Hope you'll be making this your vacation choice again soon! Aurora

Michael, we are always grateful for thoughtful commentary such as yours. Before CoVid, we hadn't received rental requests in the cold months. This year the new HVAC system performance hadn't yet been put to the test. The wall units are magnificent during the summer, but rely on a heat pump in the winter. We, too discovered that additional heat sources may be required in the frigid north. The coziness of the fireplace seems to do the trick for the main house if you like sleeping with warm fluffy duvets. Space heaters in the bathrooms can create a sauna for showering. We purchased overhead heat lamps but the wiring (in this old house) for them was implausible. Thanks again and come back soon! Aurora

We're so happy to know you've discovered the great things about this spot and appreciate our home. So many guests have made a special point of raving about it's charms; we take pride in our complete renovation and maintenance of this 1952 lake cottage. The price of being located in a gorgeous country setting, is bugs in the summer. We spray the exterior every spring to reduce the population, but they do live here. If doors are open often, as guests go in and out, then bugs come in as well. Likewise, in a relaxed waterfront community, friendly neighbor dogs may roam. We rent to guests such as yourself, who bring large dogs, assuming there is mutual respect. I'm glad we could quickly reassure you that we knew these dogs and owners by name and could attest to their fine character. However, we do not have contact information for everyone in the neighborhood, as many, such as those in question, are there on vacation, not as residents. We employ a manager for household needs, but have never requested that he remove dog poop and didn't realize that was your expectation. Since you left it for the housekeepers to dispose of, it shouldn't have posed too great a problem. After one of your guests locked the bathroom door, you realized when speaking with me, that the pin to pop the lock was over the door. In this case, over the other bathroom door you were all piling into. With the exception of late on a Saturday night, we pay attention to replying promptly to guests needs. We encourage phone calls at any hour for emergencies. In this case, your call would have been answered in a timely fashion. A state of the art air filtering unit is located in the great room for anyone with allergies; but we've had no other complaints about smell. The description and photos of the cottage show that the wooden stairway is indeed crooked, as erosion is inevitable. However, the stairs have been carefully stabilized and are reliable. I am noting to future guests who also may not have read about all the amenities we provide, that a washer and dryer is not among them. Fortunately most guests that choose to come can pack for a week or use the local launder mat. We are forever grateful for the fine folk who have left wonderful stories in our guest book of their family activities they've shared, from meals on the deck overlooking the Bay, to board games in the great room on a rainy day. Their thoughtful reviews are what makes it worthwhile to continue to welcome guests!

Hello Ruchi You are absolutely correct about notifying guests about this idiosyncratic old house. We assume there were add-ons over the years that could explain the ups and downs. If anyone mentions a mobility concern we advise against this rental. We will note it in the description as well.Thank you. All the best Aurora and Fred

Hello Margaret Thank you for the helpful feedback. Reviews are taken seriously as we aim to provide. superior experience for every guest. We are just now at the house so can reply to your specific concerns. Although inevitable erosion on our steep hillside applies forces that twist and turn the stairs, they are quite solidly reinforced. Our landscaping designed to hold the soil does get rambunctious! We cut it back in the spring but this was an unusually rainy summer so the flora appears to have been on steroids! When the dock was put in the water in the spring, the depth precluded adding another extension to the length. That is, each section is installed manually, so the water depth cannot be over 5'. We are noting the cleat installation was incorrect as you say. One of the braces is broken as well. Usually we receive feedback that the many kitchen staples that we provide are greatly appreciated. However, since other guests often leave their extra supplies as well, the cabinets are now full. I am emptying the Hoosier sideboard to address the need for space, which you noted. Since we are at a distance away we place trust in our housekeepers to clean and disinfect well, and apprise us of any issues, such as with linens. I regret that anything was not up to snuff. It is my expectation that it be impeccable. Regretably, that standard has not been met. We will reimburse you for the King sheets you rented. I assure you that one set was purchased this spring and the other shows no staining now. Nonetheless, if you'd contacted us we would have had another set provided promptly. It is your response that lets us know how we can improve. We are grateful that you took the time to outline any concerns. In rectifying whatever we can , we trust you'll consider staying in our home again. Moreover, we are delighted to know that your family had a great vacation! All the best, Aurora and Fred

Thank you Christine for taking the time to provide feedback and help for future guests. We are considering offering a discount to guest who bring linens so it doesn't appear as an extra cost. many people prefer their own and/or saving money. We keep the rental cost as low as possible. The option based on the allotted time for housekeeping cannot always cover laundering in house and there aren't commercial alternatives in small towns such as ours. Hope you will return again soon! We offer various discounts for return visitors. Wishing you. a great fall ahead Aurora and Fred