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3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly!

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700 sqft patio at the water’s edge
Big yard and fire pit
Marina
Looking north
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Place, Owasco Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly!

Welcome to our charming 3-bedroom summer cottage nestled on the serene shores of Owasco Lake, boasting 100 feet of private lakefront. Recently listed as of May 2024, this historic 1000 sqft cottage has undergone a thoughtful renovation, blending modern comforts with classic charm.

Situated across two floors, the cottage features a spacious living room with soaring 18-foot ceilings and a door leading to a covered porch overlooking picturesque Owasco Lake. The porch is equipped with a ceiling fan, a dining table seating six, and a cozy seating area for 6-8 guests. Step outside to find a new Weber gas grill and four deck chairs.

A highlight of the property is the expansive 750 sqft patio just steps away from the water's edge. Here, you'll discover six deck chairs, a table with seating for four, and a fire pit surrounded by additional seating and a Solo Stove for memorable evenings by the lake. A short walk down nine stone steps leads to your private dock extending over 100 feet into the lake, perfect for docking your boat or jet ski, or simply relaxing by the water. Guests can also enjoy complimentary use of kayaks and paddleboards to explore the tranquil lake waters.

Located on the east side of Owasco Lake, known for its clear waters and stunning sunsets, the cottage offers easy access to local attractions. Just 35 minutes from Syracuse, 7 minutes from Auburn's town center, and 15 minutes from Skaneateles, guests can explore Finger Lakes wineries, hike the trails of Fillmore Glen Park, browse shops and eateries in Skaneateles village, or catch a Broadway-style show at the Merry Go Round Theater in Emerson Park.

Set on a spacious 3/4 acre lot with ample room for outdoor games, the cottage features a large front and backyard, along with a generous driveway for parking cars and trailers. For added peace of mind, a single camera monitors the driveway area.

Inside, the cottage comfortably accommodates up to six guests with beds arranged in three bedrooms: One with a king bed, another with a bunk bed, and a third with a full bed. The king bedroom is equipped with heat and air conditioning, and a closet. The double bedroom has heat and ac, a dresser, but no closet. The kids bunk bed room has a dresser, but no heat, ac, or closet. Keeping the door open to this room along with a fan helps to keep it comfortable. The main living room is furnished with a sofa, chairs, and includes amenities such as a 65" TV, a 5-disc CD/DVD changer with Bluetooth connectivity, and a speaker selector for indoor and outdoor sound.

The fully stocked kitchen provides all necessary appliances, utensils, and ample storage, making meal preparation a breeze. A keurig machine is provided for morning coffee.

Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at our Owasco Lake cottage—where every moment promises tranquility and memorable experiences.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please empty dishwasher and put dishes/utensils away before leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Highland Park Golf Club and Anyela's Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Auburn Public Theater and Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 10 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Syracuse University - 42 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Destiny USA - 44 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Cornell University - 47 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valero - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪vfw - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Angelos Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪At Long Last - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! ?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! on 1 May 2026 start from £362, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Cottage on Owasco Lake. Eastside and Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Owasco Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family Fall trip at the lake. Very nice cottage & location with nice private back yard. The view of the lake from the fire pit & dock was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor area! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake, stunning sunsets. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second trip to this property and we love it! The home is comfortable and homey, but the outdoor space is what keeps us coming back. The dock is a wonderful place to start and end your day with comfortable chairs, umbrellas and beautiful view of the lake. We especially enjoy exploring the lake with the kayaks and paddle boards that are provided.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect Place to Relax and Recharge - July 2025

We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this property to others.The property was very clean and well maintained.Everything was exactly as pictured and described. The host was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. This location is perfect for a lake vacation and We would definitely book it again.
Paddle board and kayak
Beautiful sunsets
Fun in the lake
Fishing on the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carrie o.

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

Absolutely incredible vacation home!

We have rented in many places, and this was our favorite experience. The spot on the lake was lovely. The home was very clean and very well stocked. We were able to meet the host, who in addition to being extremely prompt in all communications, was also kind and friendly and generous.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. We had all sorts of plans for excursions in the area but we ended up never leaving the house. With our boat and a perfect spot on the lake, we didn’t need anything else. John had great communication. Check-in was easy and house was well stocked with linens. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Owasco stay

Very nice house and lakefront was amazing. I highly recommended..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

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

Great vacation!

We stayed with our family and had a fantastic time! Beautiful cottage, great amenities, very private and the best dock on the lake! Greg F
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

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

Wonderful!

We had an absolutely phenomenal family vacation. The property and amenities were perfect. The cottage was set up amazingly well, with lots of thoughtful touches for optimum comfort. Our two labs loved the water and the property allowed us to relax even though they were with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Beautiful property

Check-in and communication from the owner was awesome and easy. The home is perfect… right in the middle of a camp and a year round house. The property is huge with a very large dock that you can fish from… my son caught his first one! The beds are comfortable and we really loved staying there. We didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Dell D.

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

We loved this incredible classic lake home

We celebrated my husband’s 70 th birthday party at this gorgeous lakefront home. It was open, airy, bright and clean. I can’t say enough about how pristine and roomy the home and property were for our family gathering. We have decided to return next summer for at least a week as this was only a 2 night stay . Loved , loved , loved this relaxing retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

A great find!

This cozy cottage was well kept, and the host was very accommodating and easy to reach. The views were amazing! We took full advantage of the kayaks and paddleboards, as well as the fire ring and new grill. The porch was also a perfect place to cuddle up and catch up with family on the rainy night. This is everything we were hoping for in a lake house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Amazing Outdoor Space!

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful week at this cozy cottage. John is an amazing host who even shared his streaming service account so we could watch football! Everything is comfortable in the home with every amenity provided. We spent most of our time enjoying the outdoor space, especially the chairs on the dock and kayaks! We’ve already booked our return stay for next year!9
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

An absolute gem

We left wishing we had stayed longer! The property was in good condition, the lake was particularly quiet, and we felt well-equipped through our stay. John was an excellent host and proactive in his communication with us throughout the process. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cecile B.

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

Beautiful lakefront property

Beautiful property located on Owasco Lake. The lake front is amazing and the pictures reflect very well just how wonderful it is! Very peaceful. Shallow water area and large lot, great for children and dogs. Conveniently located close to Auburn and Skaneateles. Owner is very responsive. Great back porch where we enjoyed all our meals. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Owasco Paradise

This was my third visit to the Finger Lakes and by far my favorite rental. The cottage was adorable and tastefully furnished. Great living space indoors, out on the porch, and by the lake. Had a hiccup on arrival that was remediated by fast responsiveness with the owner. The area was also my favorite of all the lakes explored. You are within 15-20” of everything. I will definitely be recommending this cottage to friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

The perfect family nautical retreat!

We stayed at John’s place for 6 nights in June and had nothing short of an incredible experience with so many memories to look back on. The house itself is beautifully and simply decorated in a fun nautical theme that really makes you feel like you are on a lake escape! The space was ample for two families with small children and we all felt very comfortable. We would recommend bringing a baby gate or two for any little ones still learning to climb stairs. The yard calls for yard games and creates a perfect playground for kids and adults alike! The rocky beach is perfect for exploration; you will want to spend every minute on the patio or at the waters edge! John was a wonderful host and very easy to communicate with. We just can’t say enough about this incredible property and hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we did!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Owasco Lake Cottage

Our excitement finding this Cottage, (available) for our dates, was only exceeded upon arrival. From accuracy of description, to cleanliness, & LOCATION!!!…(on a very private loop road). We could not have been more pleased. John answered all of my questions and offered insights into the area. We will certainly return. Thanks John!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Kids never once said they were bored

This is a true lake house. Property is right on the east side of the lake, water is crystal clear and sunsets are amazing. Where the property sits is almost in a cove with a rock bottom in about 4 feet of calm water. The cottage was as advertised, ample space for the people we had. It was clean and welcoming. The kayaks were an added bonus!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have spent many falls in the Figer Lakes area, but first time on Owasco. Have always had a great experience with VRBO rentals and this was no exception. Great property and location. John was a great owner/host, checking in with us shortly after we arrived. He answered the few questions I had immediately and was always available. Check-in was a breeze. The property itself is exactly what my wife and I were looking for. Quiet, and directly on the lake. The backyard, with full lawn down to the lake, was fantastic. A huge paver patio at waters edge with firepit, dining table and Adirondack chairs is the showpiece of the yard. Enjoyed coffee every morning down by the lake or out on the covered porch (another favorite of mine). An added plus if you are travelling with dogs (we had a 5-yr old German Shepherd with us) is that the back yard is almost completely fenced with a small open area on the front driveway side. The house was super clean and had everything we needed for cooking dinners and just plain relaxing. The house is equipped with 4 heating/cooling units that worked really well and only needed to use two for heating in late October (nights were in the 40s). We love the Finger Lakes in the fall so a little cold to enjoy lake activities, but a great central location for our daily local hikes and visiting family in Rochester. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

All the stars!

This was the perfect place for a summer getaway! The house had plenty of room for the two of us, our adult children, and 2 dogs. We greatly appreciated the wall A/C units, as the weather was quite warm while we were there. However, we spent most of our time outside enjoying the water, the views, the fire pit, and the patio. We brought fishing poles - the fishing was great off the end of the dock! If you want to walk into the lake from shore, you probably want some sort of footwear, as it’s a bit rocky right by the edge. However, you don’t need them if you walk in from the steps on the dock, as the bottom is much softer there. Our host, John, was great - very responsive to the couple of questions we had and even mailed us an item we left behind by mistake. Very relaxing getaway cottage on a quiet and peaceful stretch of the lake. Would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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