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Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aurora, NY
  • Place, Wells College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Point Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!

Welcome to Cayuga Sunshine, a bright and beautifully updated lakefront home on the east side of Cayuga Lake. Located just outside the charming village of Aurora, this three-bedroom retreat offers a peaceful escape surrounded by the beauty of New York's Finger Lakes region. With 200 feet of private lake frontage, modern comforts, and easy access to wineries, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this home has everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

Step inside and you'll be greeted by soft, calming tones inspired by the lake—cool blues, gentle greens, and warm neutrals that create an immediate sense of peace. The open living and dining area is filled with natural light and overlooks the sparkling water below. It's the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring, with comfortable seating and space to gather for meals, games, or quiet conversation.

The fully equipped kitchen is stylish and functional, featuring emerald green cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. An island with seating for two makes it easy for guests to sip wine and chat while the chef of the group prepares dinner. Whether you're cooking a family breakfast or serving up a locally inspired meal with produce from a nearby farm stand, this kitchen has everything you need.

Two main-level bedrooms each offer a private retreat with comfortable beds and tranquil décor. Upstairs, a third bedroom with two double beds provides the perfect space for children, friends, or additional guests. With three full bathrooms and thoughtful details throughout, Cayuga Sunshine is designed for comfort and convenience.

Outside, you'll find the true heart of this home—a beautiful stretch of private waterfront just a short walk down the driveway and across the quiet road. Adirondack chairs line the shore, offering a front-row seat to the peaceful rhythm of the waves. Take the tandem kayak out for a paddle, enjoy a picnic by the water, or end the evening around the firepit as the sunset paints the sky in shades of pink and gold. Every day here feels a little bit magical.

When you're ready to explore, you'll find plenty to do nearby. Visit the world-famous MacKenzie-Childs shop for one-of-a-kind home décor, enjoy dinner at 1833 Kitchen and Bar, or grab a casual meal at Fargo Bar & Grill in Aurora. The surrounding area is filled with wineries, breweries, and scenic trails—Heart & Hands Wine Company, Bright Leaf Vineyard, and Treleaven Wines are all just a short drive away. For outdoor adventures, head south to Ithaca for hikes through Taughannock Falls or Buttermilk Falls State Park, or spend a day exploring charming lakeside towns around the region.

Whether you're sipping coffee on the deck, sharing stories around the fire, or watching the sunset dance across Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Sunshine is a place where you can truly unwind. It's the perfect blend of comfort, style, and the natural beauty that makes the Finger Lakes so special.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
FLPP requires a verbal confirmation within 48 hours of booking and a representative will reach out to you within 48 hours to review the reservation.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes, while It's A Wonderful Life Museum and Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry are cultural highlights.
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Aurora, NY

What's nearby

  • Wells College - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Heart & Hands Wine Company - 9 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Long Point Winery - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fingerlakes Mall - 20 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheelhouse Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dugan's Country Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cayuga Sunshine: Luxury on Cayuga Lake. Close to Aurora! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Cayuga Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wells College. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes and Long Point Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosmari G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home that exceeded all our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bob l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! One person said that a grab bar to get out of the combo tub shower would be nice.
Family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

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

Great property just outside of Aurora

Large, clean home with a beautiful view of Cayuga. Lots of room for our extended family and a short drive from the Inns of Aurora where we attended a wedding. Large property with lakeside grill and fire pit. Nicely appointed kitchen and very comfortable beds. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson F.

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

Perfect Getawsy

Great house, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet I.

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

Very good

The house is clean and neat. location is good too overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Tranquility

House was beautiful, lake was across the street. Close to some beautiful wineries, state parks and waterfalls. Would stay again, beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

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

Beautiful location

Great view of the lake and sunsets. Very roomy, clean, and quiet. Long Point Park and the boat launch just a few miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Amazing

Everything from the house, to the views, to the location, was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene f.

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

Our stay was absolutely beautiful. We loved the peace and quiet of the property. Just perfect for 4

No problems whatsoever very easy in and out parking area made it easy for us to bring our suitcases etc. in and out love the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Great trip!

Loved this lake house! Clean, short walk to the water and in a cute little town. Kitchen was well equipped and the decor was adorable. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reuben P.

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

Thanksgiving break in the Finger Lakes

Main floor has a good layout w wonderful lake views. The kitchen is well appointed and easy to use. Having a bathroom for each bedroom is great, too.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Peaceful weekend getaway

Very clean and comfortable. Peaceful and private setting with outstanding sunset views from the house or lakeside beach. Well equipped kitchen. Two first-floor bedrooms each with their own full bathroom was perfect for two retired couples. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great location for a quiet get away!

The house was spotless, with some great amenities. Walked over to the lake, just across the end of the driveway. Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dessarae L.

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

Loved it

We loved this property!!! Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Nice Retreat

This house was perfect for my girlfriends and I. The bathroom to bedroom ratio is perfect, we were able to make home cooked meals while we stayed, and there was plenty of room to hang out! I wish we had taken advantage of the waterfront fire pit, but we will save it for next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Weekend of Joy

Came to Aurora for a family wedding and this property was just what we needed! Home was beautiful and comfortable for all. A perfect place to relax when not at the wedding festivities. Panoramic views are stunning and the best for enjoying morning coffee and watching boats and wildlife. We only wished we could have stayed longer - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Excellent!

Great house, very comfortable, perfect location.. Only thing missing was a hair dryer!! 😆
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Loved it! Would stay again in a heartbeat

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was neat and clean. The pictures represent the property well. I even had a surprise in the large empty room upstairs as it was the perfect place for early morning yoga. The views were spectacular. The fire pit located across the street was well maintained and the fire ring was large enabling us to fit lots of wood to keep ourselves comfortable on a chilly fall day. It’s a beautiful spot would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

pam f.

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

Beautiful view

My family enjoyed our visit. The house is exactly as pictured and equiped with everything you could need for a week. There are hiking trails on the property that my husband and I enjoyed. We spent most of our time hiking the falls in Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Seneca Mills Falls. It is a drive to go places but the views are spectacular so we didn't mind. The only downside to our trip is, we all decided, that we didn't plan to stay 2 weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., EASTON, PA USA

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

Great Getaway

This was a safe getaway. The layout of the house was great. There were many quality kitchen appliances. The house was beautiful and all the bedrooms had comfortable beds and pillows. The only thing that would make this perfect would be hot water that comes on quickly and good water pressure when taking a shower. I would love to come back to this property as it had a beautiful view of the lake. The furniture was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea "Andy" C.

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

Aurora-adjacent with lovely view of Cayuga

Clean, orderly house with both common areas and separate spaces for privacy. Only real issue is limited hot water in the shower; if you're looking for shower of more than 5, 6 minutes, you'll be out of luck. Kitchen is orderly and functional, BR (only used one) perfectly fine. Joined LR-Kitchen-Dining area offers lovely lake views. WiFi worked fine. Would've appreciated basic TV to allow for watching local news and weather; it's BYO premium channels, FYI, and no basic channels provided. About 1 mile to north end of Aurora, another half mile to compact, picturesque campus of Wells College - which is worth a walk-around 'cause it's so pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Perfect for two-3 couples , or a family

This property was so beautiful and located honestly within walking distance to the town of Aurora . Mackenzie Childs is right down the road as well. We went in mid October and therefore missed the swimming season. I was bound and determined to go kayaking but I forgot My life jacket. I recommend bringing your own towels as the ones provided were very basic. If you’re going to cook a lot bring all spices and provisions. There are three bedrooms each with their own private bathroom. Huge game room upstairs! They do have some games and books there but if you have a favorite bring them. The space is fantastic for group gatherings. We loved the lay out! The grounds have the most glorious trees . We also had two bonfires by the waters edge on 2 evenings! It’s great for star gazing as well. Next time we will bring another couple or two with us for another amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karinne L.

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

Lovely and tranquil!

We rented this home for a couple of days to seek tranquility during a chaotic time in our country. It was exactly what we were hoping for and needed! Upon arriving, our kids (ages 11, 9 and 5) immediately discovered the tree swing. From the incredible view of the lake to a home complete with so many thoughtful and tranquil touches, we had a wonderful stay, and our kids repeatedly commented on how much they liked it there. We were surprised by the bonus room upstairs- in addition to the 3 bedrooms, there's a huge room that runs along the length of the house with sofas and kids' games/puzzles. Adding a few classic games like scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, etc. would be great. Amenity-wise, we would have loved liquid hand/body soap in the bathrooms and kitchen and perhaps also a few covid-safe cooking staples. We'd absolutely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H., Perrysville

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

The Perfect Place

Luxury on the lake pretty much sums it up. This home is spacious but cozy. The 2 main floor bedrooms with on suites was a real plus for our 2 couple group. The upper level bedroom also provides a full bath. The kitchen was beautiful and functional. Well stocked with dishes and utensils. Great coffee bar! The beds were comfortable...another big plus. The home was exceptionally clean and organized (no clutter). The upper level game area was nice with a great view of the lake. The walk to the beach wasn't far for us but just note the driveway might be considered long for some. The private beach is across the road at the end of driveway.We were able to enjoy an awesome camp fire our first night. Plenty of wood , chairs and tables provided. Solar patio lights added to the beautiful Autumn evening. Well worth the walk! We would definitely rent again if we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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