Spacious 5 Bedroom Lakeside Retreat in the Heart of Wine Country
This outstanding property easily accommodates 10 people in comfort with 4 King Bedrooms (Master has ensuite bathroom) and 2 twin beds in the 5th Bedroom. Two full bathrooms on the 2nd floor with a first floor full bath attached to the master. The kitchen is large and has all the amenities that you will need. The laundry room is perfect to dry your swimclothes and beach towels. Three window airconditioners assist keeping the home cooler. One in the master, one in upstairs hallway and one in the family room. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan as well as the family room and kitchen. Enjoy the wrap around second floor deck or relax on the front patio or the huge dock. Take a swim out to the raft or launch your kayak or canoe from the beach. Go skiing or wakeboarding or fishing from your own boat which is easily accommodated on whips on the dock. Enjoy an evening campfire on the beach or relax in front of the fireplace! There is ample outdoor space for the kids to run around or throw a ball. The outdoor grilling area is large and there are several picnic tables available to serve large crowds. There are multiple vineyards to visit within a few miles of the house by car or by boat. Cornell University and Ithaca College in Ithaca,NY are 17 miles south on route 89 if you are planning a reunion, a graduation or parents weekend. I’m
Property manager
Holly Geary
Languages
English, French
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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.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No campers allowed
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 and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken, this holiday home is on the beach. Lucas Vineyards and Americana Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. 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 Dutch Harvest Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Taughannock Falls State Park - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Cornell University - 36 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Trimmers Ice Cream - 10 min drive
Garrett's Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Finger Lakes Cider House - 4 min drive
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 10 min drive
Falls Restaurant & Tavern - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious 5 Bedroom Lakeside Retreat in the Heart of Wine Country pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 5 Bedroom Lakeside Retreat in the Heart of Wine Country?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 5 Bedroom Lakeside Retreat in the Heart of Wine Country?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 5 Bedroom Lakeside Retreat in the Heart of Wine Country located?
Nestled on the beach, this Interlaken holiday home is steps from Cayuga Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lucas Vineyards. WeBeTilin' Studios and Americana Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time at this house! It’s hard to find a big house with king beds and this had 4 so that’s why we picked it originally. The kitchen and living areas were spacious, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped. The outdoor patio was also very nice but did need a little hosing down when we got there, which was easy to do. We loved the dock and fire pit as well. We rented a nice pontoon boat which was easily docked. The owner was very responsive any time we had a question. I would definitely go back here again.
We had a wonderful stay, house was clean, well stocked, comfortable and spacious. We would definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
We were able to enjoy all of the water sports that our family wanted, and fishing too. Great quite family spot with quiet evenings sharing around a fire. Close enough to Ithica to take advantage of rainy weather days.
Our family of 9 (7 adults and a 10 and 6 year old) had a wonderful 4 night stay at Holton Beach Retreat. The property is all about lake and sky. We took a rented boat fishing, to wineries, parks, and had a blast tubing in the 650 water. We hiked gorges, ate meals on the patio and at the huge dining room table, played our lawn games, kayaked, jumped off the dock and swim platform, and skipped an endless supply of stones. The kids especially loved the freedom of the water.Nearly every room faces the water. Four bedrooms and two baths up plus a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor were ideal. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean, and well stocked, especially the kitchen. Jugs of drinking water, a working grill, and kayaks/canoe with paddles were appreciated. We didn’t find the life jackets in the master BR closet until we packed to leave, but the kids had brought their own. The TV and Internet worked fine.Holly’s communication was great and driving directions were precise. The 70 steps up to our parking area were not a problem but we were grateful to be able to load/unload our cars at lake level next door.A few suggestions to consider bringing: kids life jackets that fit, a small grill scraper (we didn’t use the metal brush), water shoes to protect from sharp zebra mussels, and eye shades if you don’t rise and shine very early.Thank you Holly for sharing your fun house in such a beautiful area.
10 of us were in town for a wedding and stayed here. Everybody loved the place, location was great. It was conveniently located near several wineries, breweries, and hiking spots.
We absolutely loved the property! We enjoyed the nearby attractions and then coming to a nice, comfortable home. We especially enjoyed waking up early and watching the sunrise... would definitely stay here again.
We had a wonderful time staying with family in this lake house. We spent our time on the dock, floating in the lake and kayaking. Even with all of this, we still had time to hit the wine trails, discover great places to eat and enjoy great music at the Cider House. The owners were very pleasant and eager to answer all of our questions.
The house was great with lots of room for large groups, clean, and well stocked with the essentials.
The house is right on the lakefront with a great view of the morning sunrise.
Beautiful place to spend our 60th celebration! Everything that we needed and would love to try it again when we can get in the water! Had a bit of a hard time finding the house but was part of our adventure!
We had a wedding nearby and this lake house accommodated 9 of our family so we could be nearby for all of the events. We thoroughly enjoyed the lake with swimming and kayaking and the views were beautiful. The house had plenty of room and a large stocked kitchen. Holly was quick to reply to messages and accommodating. Thank you!
This lake house suits our family perfectly. We like the great kitchen which is fully supplied, the 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the big dock for fishing and tie up for our 2 jet skis and the nice campfire area. We appreciate the owners allowing us to unload our cars by using their driveway to get closer to the rental house. We found that this is the best house to rent on Cayuga Lake!
Our stay was incredible. The house was very clean and welcoming, and definitely more beautiful than the pictures showed. The host was very accessible and responsive to questions. I will definitely be staying here again.
Brenda B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
24 Sept 2018
Superlative weekend retreat
This was a perfect house for our weekend getaway. Everything was clean and tidy, all the amenities functioned perfectly, and even the weather cooperated. The fire pit by the lake was especially appreciated.
The house and property were a great fit for our family with our range in ages. location to grocery store was really good. water was plenty deep for boats and yet had a beach for little ones to walk out.
The house was the perfect place for our family to stay for the wedding weekend of a family member. Spacious, well appointed, comfortable and lovely view and access to the lake.
Wonderful!
kate c.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C.
5 May 2018
Comfortable home, views out every window!
All 8 of us enjoyed evenings on the porch watching birds on the lake.
Beautiful updates to the property. Holly and her team do a wonderful job of making her guests feel welcomed and is so accommodating. Had a wonderful time again.
Enjoyed it very much, we would have preferred less stairs but that did not reduce the great stay that we had. We swam and rented a pontoon boat and spent most of the week on the water or the deck of the property. Owners were very pleasant to work with and took great pride in the property.
Peter P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
17 Oct 2017
Beautiful lakeside retreat!!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our wine weekend getaway and stay at the Holton beach House! Our group of ten women were comfortable in the home and in the spacious bedrooms. The location and setting are perfect for relaxing at the house or using it as home base for touring around the area. The house is clean and the owners are very responsive. Thanks for another memorable weekend!!!
We love this lake house and plan on returning next year! We love the nice dock for fishing and jet skis, great bedrooms with king beds, a well stocked kitchen , big enough dining table for 11 of us, outside porch area for lunches outside, wonderful campfire area with lots of chairs, nice beach area for water entry for our little grands, nice grill for grilling, and the use of the driveway next door to unload all of our stuff!
Cindy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Holly Geary
This is our family cottage. My sister and I manage this property for the family. We have been renting it for the last two years when the family is not using it. My husband and I have a cottage next door.
Why they chose this property
We have been on Holton Beach for the last 50 years. We love the lake because we sail, kayak and canoe. The lake is generally quiet (not alot of motor boat traffic)
What makes this property unique
Ithaca and the parks are 15-20 minutes from our cottage. There are many wineries, distilleries and cider mills in the areas. At the top of our road is the Cayuga Creamery which makes the best homemade ice cream in New York State.