Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel

Billedgalleri for Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel

En træbrygge der strækker sig ud i roligt vand, med et picnicbord og to stole under en stor parasol.
En hyggelig stue med en blomstret sofa, træstole, en bogreol og en pejs.
Et køkken med hvide skabe, en dobbeltvask, en komfur og flere krukkeplanter.
Spiseområde med et træbord og stole, potteplanter og store vinduer med udsigt over vandet.
En hyggelig stue med pejs, træmøbler og spiseplads.

Anmeldelser

9,6 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Medbring dine firbenede venner
    Højt bedømt for uforglemmelige ophold med kæledyr.
  • Strandudstyr
    Et sjældent fund – strandudstyret er klar til skønne dage ved havet.
  • Ved søen
    Gæsterne elsker den smukke beliggenhed ved søen.
Plads til 6 personer3 soveværelser3 senge

Populære faciliteter

  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Aircondition
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Lodi, NY
  • Place, Silver Thread Vineyard
    ‪8 min. gang‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪25 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪42 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

3 soveværelser (6 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 3

2 enkeltsenge

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Separat spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel

Vores hjem ligger lige i hjertet af vinlandet og har udsigt over søen fra østsiden, så udsigten er fantastisk, og solnedgange er ofte fyldt med spektakulære farver. Beliggende blandt sommerhuse og hjem i et rustikt / landligt kvarter, har vores ejendom 70 fods rummelig søfront og en 10 fods bred dock. Afhængigt af vejret og ugedagen spænder atmosfæren på denne uforbeholdne sø fra rolig og fredelig til glad og sjov.

Vores hjem er fuldt møbleret og har en stue med kunst og håndværk. Det store soveværelse, stue og især spisestuen (med dens otte vinduer) har bred udsigt over søen / solnedgange. Samfundsområderne er også store (stue: 17 'x 22', køkken og spisestue: 22 'x 22'). Op til seks personer kan sove komfortabelt i de tre soveværelser med to dronninger og to enkeltsenge. Køkkenet er fuldt udstyret, og huset har aircondition. Der er nok parkering til to eller tre køretøjer.


Yderligere beskrivelse:

Lige uden for huset er en intim gård med en gasgrill og en gårdhave, der har polstrede sæder og en paraply. På søen er der en bålring og et picnicbord med en paraply. Du kan låne ejerens 4 kajakker, peddelbåde og robåd samt bruge lejrstole, der opbevares i bådskuret. Der er noget for enhver smag, herunder svømning, sejlsport, kajaksejlads, lange gåture langs en grusvej gennem vinmarker, fiskeri og romantiske aftener, hvor man ser solnedgangen og drikker lokal vin.

Faciliteter:

- komplet køkken med mikrobølgeovn, opvaskemaskine, kaffemaskine, køkkengrej og køkkenredskaber
- satellit-tv og dvd-afspiller i stuen
- satellit-tv i soveværelse
- højhastigheds, trådløst internet
- klimaanlæg
- medfølgende rene sengetøj
- tøjvask og tørretumbler
- 70 meter fra søens facade
- 10 fods bred dock
- 2 kajakker, 1 vandbåd, 1 række båd
- Område ved søen til lancering af små både (op til 14 fod lang)
- klar, bred udsigt over søen / solnedgange fra gården og fra mange værelser i huset
- parkering til to eller tre køretøjer
- tre soveværelser med to dronninger og to enkeltsenge
- i gården er der en gasgrill og gårdhave med polstrede sæder og en paraply
- På søens facade er der en bålring og et picnicbord med en paraply. Du kan låne ejerens to kajakker, vandbåd og robåd og bruge livreddere og ekstra stole, der opbevares i bådskuret
- Adgang til søens facade fra gården er ved hjælp af en robust trappe eller ved en kort vej, der går rundt i kvarteret (ca. 1/4 mile til vores frontage). Trappen har omkring 75 trin. Løbet til trinene er 11 tommer, hvilket er pænt, og der er tre dæk med bænke, i tilfælde af at nogen har brug for at hvile eller vil se udsigten. Det er også meget praktisk at være i stand til at køre ned, hvis du bærer kølere, håndklæder osv. Eller tager nogle små børn ned på én gang. Vejen er til begrænset brug, især i overfyldte weekender, men den er der når det er nødvendigt.

Andre attraktioner og aktiviteter:

- antik
- sejlsport
- cykling
- fiskeri
- vandreture
- jagt
- mountainbiking
- restauranter
- sejler
- handle ind
- svømning
- vandski

Det omkringliggende område er utroligt tæt med vingårde med udsigt over søen. Du kan have det sjovt med at turnere i området og smage vin. DER ER 10 VINDERIER OG ET BROWERI I EN 10 MINUTT KØRET, OG ET VINTERI I GANGENDE AFSTAND. Ejendommen ligger 15 minutter fra Watkins Glen, hjemsted for Watkins Glen International Race Track, Watkins Glen Gorge og Glen Harbor Marina. Det er også omgivet af Finger Lakes National Forest med mange gode vandrestier. Du vælger frugtplantager og æresystemer for frugt og grøntsager er ofte tilgængelige i løbet af sommeren og efteråret. Skyland Farm, et fint kunsthåndværkegalleri med genstande fra over 300 kunstnere og en fodringsgård, er et must-see. Maden i området er lækker med spisesteder, der spænder fra afslappet til elegant. To miles over søen har Rainbow Cove Restaurant glider til både.

Her er nogle af de lokale begivenheder.

- Finger Lakes Wine Festival, juli
- Nascar-løb på Watkins Glen International Racetrack, Watkins Glen, NY
- Lodi Bluegrass Festival, oktober, Lodi, NY

For dem, der er villige til at køre lidt længere, inkluderer andre seværdigheder Museum of the Earth, som er 35 minutter væk, og Ithaca, NY (en 50 minutters kørsel), med mange musikalske spillesteder og en lang række internationale retter. Corning Museum of Glass såvel som Rockwell Museum er også 50 minutter væk i Corning, NY. Nogle af festivalerne og begivenhederne i området inkluderer følgende.

- Blue Heron Music Festival, juli, Findley Lake, NY
- Grassroots Music Festival, juli, Trumansburg, NY
- Sterling Renaissance Festival, del af juli og august, Sterling, NY
- Festival of the Arts, juli, Corning, NY
- Grape Festival, september, Napoli, NY
- Cohocton Fall Festival, oktober, Cohocton, NY
- Årlig Apple Festival & Craft Show, oktober, Schodack, NY

Jordmuseet ligger 35 minutter væk, og Ithaca, NY, der også har mange musikalske spillesteder og en bred vifte af internationale retter, er 50 minutter. Corning Museum of Glass samt Rockwell Museum er også 50 minutter væk i Corning, NY

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Om området

Lodi

Denne feriebolig befinder sig ved strandpromenaden i Lodi. Seneca Lake (og omegn) og Taughannock Falls State Park reflekterer områdets naturlige skønhed. Områdets andre seværdigheder inkluderer Trumansburg Fairgrounds og Arts Center of Yates County. Er du klar til at male byen rød? Overvej at tage et smut forbi Scale House Brewery og Two Goats Brewing. Oplevelser som vandski og sejlads i gummibåd giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve vandre-/cykelruter og cykling i nærheden.
Kort
Lodi, NY

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Silver Thread Vineyard - 8 min. gang - 0.7 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 25 min. kørsel - 30.1 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 34 min. kørsel - 39.6 km
  • Cornell University - 42 min. kørsel - 56.4 km
  • Keuka Lake - 59 min. kørsel - 74.1 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 53 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬43 min. kørsel
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬11 min. kørsel
  • ‪Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery - ‬6 min. kørsel
  • ‪Off Leash Brewing - ‬42 min. kørsel
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬9 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, kæledyr er tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Hjemme ved søen m / udsigt til solnedgang, 4 kajakker og vandcykel?

Dette feriested ligger ved strandpromenaden, kun 15 minutters gang fra Seneca Lake (og omegn) og Silver Thread Vineyard. Derudover ligger Wagner Vineyards og Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars ca. 3 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,6

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9,8/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Området

9,8/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Nancy M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
The lake house is was a wonderful place to stay with our dogs. We all loved swimming in the lake and exploring the many wineries in the area. The house has a beautiful living room inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright complete with a treadmill and stationary bike. And a very large well equipped kitchen area
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2026
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Alivia Y.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed
The pictures in the listing don’t do this place justice. It’s so large and spacious we very comfortably fit 6 adults with lots of space to spare. The fenced in yard was so convenient for my dog he had the best time. Quiet and calm neighborhood. This place is beautiful l, we will definitely be back!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2026
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Jenna k.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Quick overnight getaway

Very cozy place to stay, nice fire pit outside, quiet; had more than enough space for us to relax/gather together, play games, etc. We would stay here again!
Overnattede 1 nat i oktober 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Alexandra Y.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Wonderful stay on the lake for my husband and I, our two teenager daughters, and our dogs. It is everything you would want in a lakefront property- well stocked kitchen, great dog friendly yard with lake views, grill, fire pit. Pictures could not possibly do it justice- it so quaint with many beautiful craftsman style features. Lovely place to enjoy the Finger Lakes! Would love to come again.
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Lori B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beautiful home in a quiet peaceful neighborhood. Location was great for wine tasting and to get to Watkins Glenn state park. Home had everything in it to make it feel like home. Highly recommend!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Lin G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excellent Location!

We had lots of fun doing water sports on the lake and wine tasting in the region. Excellent location for a family/friends vacation!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Les B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Sweet Lakeside House.

Clean well appointed house with perfect lakeside location. Would stay again !
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Carol G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wine Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our stay at this lakeside retreat. The cottage is conveniently located near wineries, Mary is an attentive host who aims to accommodate her guests.
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2023
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8/10 Godt

Jeremy P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxing getaway

Our family enjoyed relaxing here by the lake and hiking to nearby waterfalls. The kitchen was well equipped for making meals and it was fun using the kayaks and pedal boat.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Jim N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Highly recommend

Great cottage (house) and great location
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Suzanne C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great getaway

We had a great time in this beautiful home. Great views, plenty of room for our family. Enjoyed the kayaks and pedal boat!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Robert B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed

Beatiful place, want to come back soon

large house, nice place, quite, otheres in area nice. wish there was 2 bathrooms, other than that perfect. Clean comfy, loved it.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Lois W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely view from the lakehouse

The lakeside cottage was in a great location and easy to find. It was well supplied and very quaint. We enjoyed our short stay. I wish the property had some functioning screen windows as the outside weather was lovely.
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Sue M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
My only concern with the property was outside lighting in the front of the property not working.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. nov. 2025
Thanks for letting us know about this issue. We will definitely get on that right away!
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Jane H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great time!

We had a great time at Seneca Lake! Thank you!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Jo G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful and peaceful location

This is my third time staying at the Callahan's - first time in the main house though. The house was clean, kitchen well appointed, but the main selling point of this property is the outdoor space, and perfect location. And the beds were extremely comfortable! Likely not my last time here :-)
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Diane S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Sunsets and more.

Cottage was exactly as described on VRBO. Had everything we needed for our week. Loved being able to sit and watch the sunsets, kayaking the beautiful lake and many great locations to hike. We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful water falls. Finger Lakes is a beautiful area to visit. Looking forward to another visit soon.
Overnattede 8 nætter i september 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Teresa Y.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Gorgeous Area

Beautiful property with everything you possibly need in the house. Very comfy beds and beautiful fire pit. We did find 3 dirty pans stuck in the cabinets but owner may have been unaware
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Joel D.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Summer getaway

Really nice location.. well maintained. Private, but not secluded. Clear directions, defined rules, no guessing. It was exactly as advertised and consistent with ratings and reviews that we researched in advance of our stay! Great experience and wonderful memories!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Aileen C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful home on a hard to access lakefront

This cottage was very beautiful, very beautifully decorated large spacious however, it did not have a covered porch or deck, and the lake access was down a very long set of steps.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Kathleen S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Dog friendly, paradise on the Lake

Mike and Mary are amazing hosts and graciously share this beautiful lake property and welcome your dog too! Very clear directions and check-in process. Kitchen is well stocked and there is a large table to seat many guests. The house is beautiful, clean and well maintained. The dock and lake frontage are your own piece of paradise for a week - amazing! We also have access to their kayaks. Fishing is fun too! The yard is fenced in so your dog can be off leash w/o worry. Our family has been coming here for 3 years and love this location. Parking is easy and right next to the house. Direct access to the lake by the stairs. If you have anyone with mobility issues, there is an access road you can drive down to drop people off. This is such a great location, close to wineries, convenience stores but also away from everything if you just want to be at the lake all week. Mike and Mary are easy to contact if you have any questions. Truly a beautiful property and location. Thank you for all of our Summer memories on Seneca Lake!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Lauren R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect Weekend Getaway Spot

This place is truly a hidden gem and I feel so incredibly lucky to have stayed here. Mary made the check-in process so easy and clear and provided instructions to the house as it is down a quiet stone road. Tip: factor in 5-8 minutes to turn off the main road to the road that the house is on as the speed limit will add some time to your route. The ride is a beautiful view of vineyards and quaint cottages. The house has everything we needed to have a lovely outside dinner (thank you for letting us use the Weber!). We sat by the fire one night and enjoyed the absolute peacefulness of this place. We took our morning coffee down the steps to the dock and took in the lake and then spent the rest of the afternoon kayaking, swimming, lounging, and creating life-long memories. We went to the Stonecat Cafe for dinner one night and it was so fabulous. One of my friends is a vegan, however us other 4 are not; regardless the food was awesome and we all enjoyed. Great vibes, as well. Perfect recommendation from the pre-check in book! This spot is about a 20 minute drive to Watkin's Glen, which we explored one morning - also a beautiful drive. Mary - thank you for providing your place to gather, laugh, relax, and connect with friends. We will never forget our stay!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Kimberly S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

AMAZING vacation home

We stayed here about 11 years ago, but had unfortunate, emergency family circumstances that led us to leave early. Until this year, we were unable to rent again because I waited to long to book. This time, however, we had a lovely stay without family drama. The home is large, allowing people to spread out if needed. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard. There is a ledge that our youngest dog slipped down, but he easily recovered, then bounded back up. Due to our youngest dog's sight impairment and back-end weakness, we did not take the steps to the lakefront, but we drove our car down three times during the week so they could swim and we could relax. The water is super-clean (a tiny bit of "seaweed," and some algae deeper in, but it was not problematic at all). We enjoyed a fire in the firepit one night. The kitchen is stocked with everything you can think of -- spices, coffee filters, etc. There are cleaning supplies to help clean-up be easy. Bed sheets and towels were supplied, which was wonderful. Having a washer/dryer was a bonus. The Wi-Fi has the strongest signal in the master bedroom, so we watched TV there (didn't try in the living room). All-in-all, Lucky Dog Lodge was terrific. Mary was super-easy to work with and answered any questions we had. We will definitely return (sooner this time, when I book early enough).
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Kathleen S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lake life perfection

This is the 4th summer my family has stayed at this property. We just LOVE it! The house is amazing and always well cared for, organized with clear guidance and instructions. The kitchen is stocked with ample pots, pans, and dishes. The dining table is large with a beautiful view of the lake. There is a washer and dryer, fenced in yard for your dog, a fire pit and grill. It's really nice! They also added string lights to the stair railing which not only looks pretty from the lake, but is really nice for the evening walks back up to the house. The stairs to the lake are very manageable and very safe and sturdy. If for some reason you have a person with limited mobility, there is the ability to drive them to the lake level. Remember to bring your vehicle back up to park it though, many of the neighbors live here and need the road way clear for their access. This is truly a slice of heaven, in nature, through the vineyards and you have your own lake front and dock. There are kayaks and a paddle boat too...truly wonderful. And if you are lucky, you will even see the Bald Eagle that lives just North of this house. We look forward to seeing him every year. The waterfall near the house is so pretty. Mary and Mike are gracious and wonderful hosts. Easy to communicate with and very helpful. This is truly a top notch house and lake property. We love Seneca Lake and this location. It's our happy place! My family and I love it!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2024
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8/10 Godt

Christina S.

Great location, comfortable stay

My husband and I stayed here for our annual trip to the Finger Lakes over Labor Day weekend. We stayed in the same neighborhood last year, so we largely knew what to expect in the area - the location is absolutely perfect and quiet, even on a busy holiday weekend. The house is exactly as pictured, but the photos don't really do their beautifully renovated living room justice. The kitchen and bathtub/shower are older, but still in good working order (although the stove has two burners not working, which was a bigger pain than we thought it would be!). We had to refill the propane for the grill during our stay, but it wasn't a big deal and I anticipate getting a refund when they send our security deposit back. We also had trouble getting the grill lit (it has to be done manually), but Mike came over and helped us. There are 85 stairs down to the waterfront, but we didn't find them to be an issue and the staircase is in very good shape. The waterfront area is a bit more grown in than the photos show, which isn't an issue, but does make navigating the stairs a bit tricky. We were disappointed that the adirondack chairs shown in the photo aren't still there - there is two rather uncomfortable wood chairs on the dock now (I'm glad we brought our foldable hammock, but there are also pop up chairs you can use). In addition, the boat shown anchored off shore is no longer there - there's a new dock that the boat is docked at. Unfortunately, the keg that the boat used to be anchored to is still floating in the water, which means every single sunset photo I took has a keg in it - a first world problem. Regardless, we still enjoyed every evening down by the water and had fun making a camp fire (make sure to bring your own wood). You do share the lakefront area with their cabin next door - the people staying next door basically kicked us off the dock that should have been "ours" one evening, but it was fine and not worth arguing about. The listing says that there is a kayak and rowboat for use - we never found the kayak (we had rented our own, so it wasn't an issue) or the rowboat paddles. Kayaking on the lake is great - watch for bald eagles! Overall, it was a great, comfortable stay in a dynamite location. Some of our local favorites: dinner at Stonecat Cafe, beer from Grist Iron Brewing and Roosterfish in Watkins Glen, BBQ from Nickel's Pit in Watkins Glen and hiking at Treman and Taughannock State Parks (much less crowded than Watkins Glen Park).
Svar fra VrboOwner den 22. mar. 2020
We appreciate and love to hear all of the nice comments, detailed feedback, and especially the constructive criticisms of this guest, who is a travel blogger, and we feel honored to get a four-star rating from someone like her. I would like to clarify and/or respond to a few things that were mentioned in her review though. 1. The stove does have two burners that don't work right now. It couldn't bet fixed so we bought a new one, but didn't get it installed before the fully booked part of the year. We'll get that done this Fall though. We've taken our griddle out of the cabinet, and hope that helps with making big breakfasts. There are also crockpots and baking dishes that help a lot. The grill helps too. We explain our policy about having the propane tanks for the grill filled and getting reimbursed in a pre-arrival informational email. 2. I never thought about how our keg-mooring would make pictures not be as nice, but I guess it does make sense. We've always liked it. By the way, we've bought a floating deck (swim platform), and we plan to fix it up this Fall and then attach it to the keg-mooring out in the water next year. We feel that our future guests will be able to have a lot of fun if they want to swim out to it, dive into the deeper water out there, or just sit on it for a while and relax away from shore. 3. This property has 70 feet of its own lake frontage. There is a completely separate area with 45 feet of lake frontage for our other cottage next door, but sometimes they're confused about which area they're supposed to use. I've left notes in the other cottage with pictures to show them where their frontage is. Maybe I need a bigger note. We also have plans to put up some signs on the lake frontage to make sure that people aren't confused about it anymore. The two properties do not share lake frontage though. They each have their own area with their own bonfire ring, picnic table, and a short dock. In the future, the swim platform will be shared between both sets of guests and us, but not the frontage. 4. The kayak is been down on the lake frontage, but it's put away in the boat house, so I guess she didn't see it. The rowboat ores and kayak paddles are in the boat shed. 5. Our staircase has 75 steps, not 85. Up at the house, there are 10 more steps, but they aren't part of the staircase. We're glad that we get detailed feedback occasionally that helps us to make our property better. Thanks so much!

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