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Welcome to Stay Awhile Cottage. 
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Exterior
Property grounds
The lake greets you from every view
Just the right size and charm
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Honeoye, NY
  • Popular LocationHoneoye Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrident Marine9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBristol Mountain Ski Resort25 min drive
  • AirportRochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom three

2 Single Beds

Bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun.

Our home helps you relax and take in lake life the moment you enter. It has authentic, original knotty pine walls that are beautiful and homey. With a wide open floor plan, you can view the lake and Bristol foothills from the kitchen all the way through to our "lake" room via the huge picture window. Our 50' wide lakefront property has a level walk to the lake or to the dock, fishing off of which is loads of fun. Lake access is just a step into it or a boat ride off the end of the dock! (Please wear water shoes due to zebra mussels.) We have a canoe and a kayak for rent if you wish to use it. Otherwise, bring your own watercraft or rent it from the local marina, Trident. The lovely lapping sound of water puts your mind at ease while you sit on our spacious patio with plenty of seating, table space, sun-shading umbrella and Weber grill. The fire pit is great for roasting marshmallows or making smores while you look at the night time sky or across the lake. Firewood is available around town or bring your own if you are within 50 miles of our cottage. We have lawns on both sides of the road that provide for plenty of room to play games. The road, off the main drag, is quiet and neighbors are friendly. Restaurants, stores, gas stations, wineries and scenic trails are all a short distance away. In the town of Honeoye, there are a couple restaurants, two shops that feature crafts from local creators, a yarn shop, grocery store, and a drug store. Naples is 20 minutes away with Grimes Glenn State Park (so much fun), several wineries, restaurants, a quilt shop and an Artisan craft shop. Canandaigua is just a 30-minute drive. We have three bedrooms, two with queen beds, the third one has a single and trundle bed. Although they are not large bedrooms, they are adequate for a week at the lake. All bedrooms have in-window air conditioners. There are no televisions in bedrooms. Who needs one when you can gaze at the beautiful lake? All bed linens are supplied. The living room also has an air conditioner and/or fan that's large enough to make it comfortable in the open floor plan. The main room is quite large, lots of room for dining at the table, lounging on the sofa and recliner, playing games, and looking at the lake from most all places in the room. The television is in this room. We have wi-fi and there is streaming service with information on how to get to apps. There is another room at the front (lake side) of the cottage with another fantastic view of the lake. It's pretty close to a panoramic view. The sunrise comes through the windows in this room and it's really a sight to behold. It's fun to have morning coffee in here if you don't want to venture outside so early in the morning. But, nothing can beat being on the deck next to the water with your morning Joe or fishing from the dock as the sun comes up. The deck/patio has tables and seating for a good number of people. We have all sorts of trays available for you to easily carry your food from the kitchen to the deck. We have two bathrooms. One bathroom has a full tub/shower combination; the second bathroom has separate shower and toilet facilities and is incorporated in the laundry room. Towels and wash cloths are supplied as well as beach towels. Washer and dryer are there for your convenience. All appliances and utensils are in the kitchen and basic spices are supplied. There is a code to enter the cottage that will be provided the day of your arrival. Enjoy!

Property manager

Yvonne Rich

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Some toys are provided for younger children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in specified areas outside.
Renter must sign a contract w/in 30 days of booking; must send a (refundable) $600 check to owner to cover damages/cleaning 45 days before rental.
NO smoking in the house. Smoking outside in designated areas. Make owner aware that you are a smoke so ash trays are provided.
NO PETS OR ANIMALS OF ANY KIND

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honeoye

Located in Honeoye, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum and Bristol Valley Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trident Marine and Hunt Hollow. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Honeoye, NY

What's nearby

  • Honeoye Lake - 1 min walk
  • Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum - 16 min walk
  • Sandy Bottom Park - 3 min drive
  • Trident Marine - 9 min drive
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Top Shelf Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock Stock Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hemlock Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mill Creek Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stay awhile cottage is here for your relaxation and fun. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honeoye cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honeoye Lake and Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum. Sandy Bottom Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
The host was very helpful and went out of her way to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. The home is beautiful and in a great location. Expectations for cleaning at check out were unusually extensive (e.g. re-making the beds with spare sheets) but not over burdensome. Be aware that an extra cleaning deposit may be required even if insurance is purchased through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year at the lake
The cottage is perfect for a quiet lake vacation and it is everything that the listing indicates. The owner is easy to contact and work with. This was our second year and while the weather wasn't as "Goldilocks" as 2022 we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic summer getaway!
Everything about this property was amazing! So clean, fully stocked. View was amazing! Very confusing to a relaxing week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Jem!
Great property 40 mins from Rochester! Quiet lake, fish off dock and tranquil!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time once again!
Yvonne is amazing to work with and the Stay Awhile cottage is just as advertised, amazing and the perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Rich

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We are blessed with a great family of grown children, grandchildren and a large extended family. The major reason we bought our cottage was for gatherings of family and friends. Throughout our married life, we have traveled to many places. We've been to Mongolia, China, England, South Africa while family members lived there. We have also been to several Caribbean countries and many states. It's such a beautiful world, people are so interesting, and food is fun to explore! If we never traveled outside of New York state, though, we would be very happy too. Since we purchased the cottage, we are very content to spend a lot of time at Honeoye Lake. Yvonne was a high school English teacher for 22 years in a local district. She enjoyed it very much and is still teaching in retirement in a different way--to her grandchildren. Terry worked in skilled trades, testing units for today's cars. He has retired from that profession but still maintains a part-time job that allows him to work with older people on a weekly basis.

Why they chose this property

My husband traveled to Honeoye Lake in the Finger Lakes region to visit a friend several years ago and fell in love with the area. When I spoke to him about looking for a cottage just a few years ago, he wanted to look at Honeoye Lake again because of that experience. We visited several cottages but ours fits us to a tee. It is lakefront with knotty pine and an open floor plan. We looked at very modern cottages, worn out cottages, and those with authentic charm. Our cottage has the charm that we love. It's perfect for a couple, a small gathering of friends, or a family vacation. Honeoye is nestled at the base of Bristol Hills. From our cottage, you can see much of the length of the lake and the hills that surround the area. A short trip up any direction will show you the beauty of the area with hiking trails, farm country, and even a couple of state parks: Harriet Hollister Recreation Area; Grimes Glen State Park; Letchworth State Park.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage provides room to move in its open plan giving guests a gorgeous view of the lake come rain or come shine. Honeoye Lake is at the Bristol foothills. You have the advantage of being on water yet feeling like the mountains are all around, because the lake is in a small valley and the vista changes seasonally. The lake is shallow (32 feet at its deepest) so it is warm enough to swim in most of the summer unlike deep lakes that remain cold. There ARE weeds in the lake because it's shallow, so expect that when fishing. Most of our guests have told us that it makes for good fishing since fish like the protection of vegetation. We have weed mats in our little cove making swimming there very pleasant and, if the weeds get thick, we also rake them away so that you will not be hindered by them. Please wear water shoes, because we have zebra mussels. It's a great lake for recreational boating or fishing. Or, just gazing at it while releasing all the tensions away.

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