Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a dock by a lake.
A two-story house with a dock leading to a river.
A lakeside patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a table.
A gravel path leading to a dock with a railing, a sign on a tree, and a lake in the background.
A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a striped sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp on a side table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Keuka Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Point of the Bluff Vineyards.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seneca Lake - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 31 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 41 min drive - 51.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willow Tree Cottage: Cozy Lakeside Escape with Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Keuka Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Keuka College and Arts Center of Yates County. Oliver House Museum is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend with our family. This location puts you right on the water. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could ever need. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for your 10/10 rating! We’re delighted to hear your family had a great weekend and enjoyed being right on the water. It’s wonderful to know the well-stocked kitchen had everything you needed for your stay. Thank you for choosing Finger Lakes Premier Properties, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Baron stay

Perfect all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hi Shelly, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad everything was perfect for your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, careful with stairs

Property it’s self was amazing, had to be careful with staircase leading down to the property being steep and slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the staircase and we will use it to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Willow Tree Cottage on Keuka Lake. Our trip could not have been easier or smoother. The property is terrific. It’s right on the water, completely furnished and updated with every conceivable utensil and appliance. It was a great stay in a welcoming, pleasant comfortable home. Many thanks to the Jess and Buck, it was terrific and we hope to return. One word of caution, the 50 steps up and down to the cottage are not for the faint of heart. They are well constructed but very steep. If you have difficulty with stairs this location will not work for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2021
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your Birthday stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay

The property was very nice and the lake was awesome. We were not given the code to get in the front door and I had to call the property manager’s maintenance person to get give us the code. Halfway through our stay, the code failed, prompting another call to the property manager. It all worked out OK but a hassle nonetheless. The dock was very wobbly and not safe from our perspective.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2020
Thank you for your review, Eric. We apologize for the inconveniences your encountered with the keyless entry pad. We are looking into this issue and, in the meantime have installed a lock box with a physical key. Our team reached out prior to your stay to inform your group that the dock was in need of repair. We sincerely apologize that it was not in the best condition for your stay. A vendor has since made the necessary fix and the dock is now secure and safe for use. We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed the property and the water. We hope you'll stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Too many mice and no understanding from management

While the property is nice and actually pretty clean…they have a mouse problem. We were a group of women, 50ish, away for a girls weekend…an escape. So the last thing we wanted was to deal with mice running across the living room while we’re trying to relax and watch a movie. Started first night, no answers to emergency number. I left a message. They came during the day and set sticky traps and never told us. So of course as moms, we thought- imagine walking in with kids and walking in to having two mice squealing in the kitchen. We had to remove it. Then the next day there were more trapped in the living room. Thankfully it was before 5 so someone answered the phone. Next night we walk in from a long day out. I called the number, they said it wasn’t an emergency and suggested we move the squealing mice ( two trapped again) outside. So using the dustpan I scooped them up and out and tried not to think about it again. Then while trying to watch a movie…another one scurries under the couch. Another scoop to outside while the poor thing was still alive and stuck to the trap. I feel we should get a partial refund for not being able to enjoy a relaxing night in the living room during our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. You ill be happy to know that the mice problem has been fixed. This home is also under new ownership and we hope you will consider renting from us again in 2022.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway at Willow Tree Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at Willow Tree Cottage. Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Fishing off the dock was a highlight, we caught bass, pike, perch and sunfish. Keuka Lake is so beautiful and this cottage has views that are second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing lake

The cottage is small and cozy, but definitely enough room for 6 people. The outdoor space really makes it work. The views of the lake are fantastic. Be aware that the steps from the street feel a bit precarious, and you'll want to make as few trips as possible for your stuff. Also the dock is lovely but a bit wobbly. But the lake is gorgeous and perfect for swimming, so it's totally worth a little wobble!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2020
Thank you for your review, Janet! We're happy to hear that the house was spacious enough for you and your guests and that you enjoyed the views. We apologize for the wobble with the seasonal dock. We will share this feedback with the homeowner. We hope you'll return to the Finger Lakes soon!
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