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Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage

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A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a lake, a boat, and a chair by the water.
A grassy yard with a small shed, a wooden fence, and a stone wall.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a television on a wooden table, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, a microwave, and a blender on the counter.
A wooden cabin with a balcony and a small deck, situated by a body of water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Along the lakeshore, this 1-bedroom cottage accommodates 8 guests and includes 1 bathroom. Enjoy lake views from the balcony, deck, and patio. Engage in kayaking or sailing nearby, and take advantage of the tennis court on-site. The property is pet-friendly and features games for family fun. Explore Cayuga Lake State Park and It's A Wonderful Life Museum nearby.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free internet
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cayuga, NY
  • Place, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cayuga Lake State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

downstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage

We are proud to offer a fabulous historic lake cottage with a dock on the
North Eastern shores of Cayuga Lake. It is a Saturday to Saturday weekly rental only.
It has been beautifully and lovingly restored and features all
knotty-pine walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, wrap around porch on 3 sides, and new kitchen appliances.
The cottage has two spacious floors:
On the first level is the kitchen and bathroom with shower; as well as a living room-dining area with a full size sofa bed, a single bed, a table with chairs and a tv. There is an angled stairway to go up to the bedroom loft. A slow step by step access with railing. The second level is a large open floor plan loft-style bedroom that has cathedral ceilings and a private deck that overlooks the lake. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets or enjoy the view with your morning coffee. The open loft features hand-crafted wood furniture, including one double sized bed, a pair of twin sized bunk beds, and extra folding cot. FREE wi-fi internet service and city water for drinking and cooking.
Cottage also has a Hamilton Beech Flex brew maker ( K cups or ground coffee to brew ), blender, microwave, stainless steel utensils, dishes, glasses, pots & pans; etc. Cook inside on the electric stove or outside on the grill (with a free butane tank already provide).
All you need to bring are your own linens, pillows, towels, paper products, soaps and food. Water shoes are great, especially for children. We have life jackets for the row boat and canoe usage for our guests.
Bring your cell phone or use our phone # for emergency contact.
Enter water using a pool ladder at end of cottage dock or go for a ride in the row boat or canoe or dock your own boat or rental boat there. A launching site is 1 mile from cottage and keep your trailer right at the cottage. Sit outside and enjoy a camp fire roasting marsh mellows or just enjoy the beautiful night sky. Plenty space i front to set up net to play volley ball , badminton, croque, corn hole etc.
Plenty restaurants around for
breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner or go for a short ride to play mini golf, visit the wineries or to get ice cream. Plenty to do. Brochures supplied for day trips, etc. About 3 miles to the north is Montezuma Refuge, where you can either drive thru with your vehicle or walk along the path to view nature ( deer, turtles, frogs, birds, even bring your dog along for an enjoyable walk with you.
Plenty to do or just relax. The wrap around
porch is perfect for sitting outside, even on a rainy day. Smoking however; is not allowed inside the cottage at any time.
A great place to relax and have a great time.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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)

$50 per approved pet

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside cottage only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

50% refund 90-60 days before rental date.No refund less than 60 days prior to rental date.

Rates are set for up to 5 people; $100 charge for each person over the 5. $50 per pet .Pets not allowed on furniture nor inside if wet.

$1250 a week for peak season (June 24-Sept.09) a $100 Discount on 2 week rentals.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7026401
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cayuga

Located in Cayuga, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. It's A Wonderful Life Museum and Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fingerlakes Mall and Waterloo Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Falcon Park, or consider a night out at Auburn Public Theater - Main Stage. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Cayuga, NY

What's nearby

  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Montezuma Winery - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Izzo's White Barn Winery - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • New York Chiropractic College - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sauder's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Cayuga Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Montezuma Winery and CJS Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, reasonably priced especially for the area. Lots to do nearby especially if you like the outdoors. The lake is great and the house sits perfect for beautiful sunsets on the other side of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Not the best experience . Route 90 is very very busy, noisy and dangerous if you have a dog. There were plumbing issues and frequent outside work being done while we were there with no offer of compensation. The lake was murky , green and not great for a dog or people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We always want our guests to have a seamless stay. To clarify, the plumbing issue mentioned was an isolated, one-time repair, and actually a great success story regarding our responsive town services: there was a minor issue with the nearby municipal sewer pump infrastructure and the village acted immediately. All work was performed entirely outdoors on village equipment and did not involve any of our rental home's facilities or private plumbing systems. This was public infrastructure managed by the town, completely out of our control, and their crew resolved everything swiftly in just two brief exterior visits of about 30 minutes each, with zero interruption to the home's indoor privacy. We are grateful for the rapid resolution, and regret any minor inconvenience that it may have caused. Route 90 is indeed a main road providing easy access to the region. While our property features a large yard for dogs to run and play, we always ask guests to register their pets with us prior to arrival so we can ensure our layout is a good fit for their specific animal's needs, and so that the guest understands our $50 pet fee prior to arrival. While natural lake clarity changes with the seasons, as with any body of water, Cayuga Lake remains a favorite Finger Lakes getaway. We feel truly lucky to call this place home and have the opportunity to share this beauty with our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on Cayuga lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for the great stay!

Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Glad you youhada great stau
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake, cute cottage and great location. We had a blast using the boat, visiting wineries, and taking a day trip to Niagara falls
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great placecwith great veiws. Close to Rochester and Watkins and Ithaca.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great time. The weather was awesome. The accommodations are awesome. And the owner of being next door was even better. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

So rare to find a lake house with a decent yard! Enjoyed the dock and boats and fishing was great for most ... The loft is a climb but the house lacks nothing. Great week vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annmarie was an excellent hostess, the cottage was quaint and had everything you needed. Their was a problem with the stove and Annmarie replaced it right away. Beautiful spot with a wrap around porch with lake views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review. You are welcome to come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall Satisfied

Nice Historical Home with a host who is very nice and always by your side.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Gem

This property was a great find. Although small it has a rustic charm. Originally I was a little bit put off by a poor review but found that entire review to have been totally off base. The cottage was clean, the property great (only about 20 ft from the water), and the owner delightful. We would absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lakeside vacation

Loved the access to the boat, beautiful view great location. Bed in loft very comfortable but my dog needed company in living room. Sofa bed not that great but ok. Bathroom bathing a little tight in shower stall, other than that, I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Sorry that the dow nstairs sofa bed was a little uncomfotable. I had a new one ordered and it was delivered today..Glad to hear you had a great time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

We had a wonderful time at the cottage.

Cute, clean, perfect mid-Finger Lakes location. Unbelievable sunsets! Only issue is stairs to bunk room. Pics don’t really give perspective of just how steep they are.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your nice review of our lovely lake cottage. It was our pleasure to host you, and we are so glad that you had such a wonderful time during your stay. We apologize that you were surprised by the angle of the stairs that lead up to the loft bedroom, but happy that all turned out well and that you were able to negotiate them without any problems. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

It was very relaxing. The place was very clean and accurate described. Ann Marie was very nice and very helpful. She willingly shared her knowledge and her grapes and plums as well. The only disappointment was not being able to catch a salmon. One day I will. The place itself is all I expected from a cabin on a lake. And for us the stair climb wasn’t that difficult. Loved the use of the rowboat and canoe.i definitely would stay again. We enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place ina great area. Sooo many things to do that you just have to figure out what your priorities are. Food, wine, cider, waterfalls , hiking, canoe, bird watching at the reserve, Food(I said it again so many nice restaurants like the Wheelhouse or Wolffy’s) or we stayed at ‘home’ and enjoyed the view . The upstairs is not for the challenged or large person. Tough ladder like stairs so we stayed downstairs but still had plenty of room. The deck upstairs can’t be missed though, THE VIEW!! As of no as the wind isn’t too bad. Fun to bbq and relax at the property or choose your own adventure. There is so much around you just have to decide. Really enjoyed the area and this place. Thanks to Ann Marie !
Beautiful sunset
Night sky delight. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cayuga Lake Bay

This was a good value for the price. I was looking to place to relax and unwind and that happened. The property is rustic. It is on a very fast moving road with trucks going by. Its not really safe to walk along the road. There is walking available a few minutes drive down the road in Cayuga at Harris Park. The host was helpful. The parking is very exact. Make sure you get specific instructions about where to park before you arrive. If you have trouble climbing a ladder, the top floor with a double bed will be very difficult to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you Emily.. I'm so glad that you found your stay to be a very relaxing retreat for you. Ann Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just What We Needed

We were looking for a simple home to enjoy the lake and outdoors and local Finger Lakes offerings. The home was clean and has everything you need including an outdoor grill and picnic table on the deck, a small dock and a row boat and canoe that we enjoyed, not to mention lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets. Our adult children had a blast with some of their friends on the water, having a bonfire and visiting local wineries. The home is near Aurora and Skaneatles for local shopping, antiquing and gorgeous views. We spent a lot of time at a park in Aurora which became my running route daily. It was a short drive away. Anne Marie is nearby to give tips and to ask questions like where is the closet Walmart. There is also a small grocery store, dollar store, gas station and laundry mat nearby in Union Springs. The house has interesting history if you appreciate things that are historic. It was fun to stay there with the knowledge of hundreds of years of history happening. We would definitely rent there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

6/10 Okay

Misleading

The owners were very nice, however, the description is misleading. I asked specifically on the phone before we booked, since the house was located on the North East corner of the lake, if it was shallow, warm and was there seaweed. The owner said no. It was very warm, there was tons of seaweed and algae, the water was murky. We only went in a couple of times. Very disappointing. The house is on a busy truck route and the houses are very close. We had to keep the windows closed at night if the lights were on as hundreds of tiny bugs flew in through the screen towards any light. We enjoyed the area, but the house location was a disappointment for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
My husband and I feel terrible to have received this review because it paints a misleading image of our wonderful lake cottage, and implies that we are dishonest. Our historic lake cottage has been a labor of love for us for over 20 years. We are very proud of our attention to detail in restoring the cottage, and believe that the setting is peaceful, natural, and pure. We have truly enjoyed offering it as a rental for many years so that others can share what we have come to see as a special place. In that time we have met many wonderful people, and have numerous perennial guests who come back year after year. We always do our best to communicate accurately with all of our guests so that no details are overlooked before their arrival, and so we can make any special arrangements ahead of time. Indeed, we do not take online bookings because we want to ensure through phone conversations and email correspondence that our cottage is going to be the right fit for our prospective guests. We do our very best, but sometimes it is a challenge to address questions involving weather and nature because we are not in control of those forces. Anyone booking any lakeside rental should be aware that lakes can have some seaweed, some bugs are attracted to light, and water temperatures can fluctuate. That being said, this is the first time since we've been renting our cottage that we've been criticized for such things. Our guests are always pleased with our accommodations and our natural peaceful setting. We love the area, and our entire family has enjoyed this wonderful lakeside living for countless years. Rest assured that there is no bug problem, and our widows are equipped with screens. Water is knee-deep at the shoreline and gradually gets deeper until it is well over one's head. Summer water temperatures typically fluctuate between 66-76 degrees Fahrenheit, (with long-term water temperature data recorded and tracked by Cornell University) . Some might say that it is a bit chilly, but what constitutes the perfect water temperature for swimming is quite subjective. Please call and we will be happy to answer any of your questions accurately and honestly to make your stay enjoyable. Sincerely, Frank and Ann Marie Szaba
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Won’t stay here again

Property manager lives next door. Was there when we arrived and proceeded to tell us about her problems with contractors and kept us for 20 minutes before we could go inside. We were first guest of season house not aired out. AC very bad. Only two burners on stove worked. Refrigerators were all rusty. Mouse feces in utility closet and on stove and bathroom sink. Sauce pans were rusty on inside. Chair cushions were very dirty and old. Dock access was blocked owner said to keep out geese. Owner showed up constantly and stayed. Wanted us to place weather stripping on door. Made sure we picked up dog poop everyday. Coffeemaker did not work as stated in ad. Shower was very small if your 6’ tall your touching the ceiling. Had to ask to have dead fish removed because they smelled. Found bugs in beds. Bath mat was moldyWon’t be staying there again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Lovely rustic property, great views over lake, very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin on Cayuga

We had a lovely time at the cabin. Swimming in the lake was really great, especially during the really hot summer days. The sunsets are really beautiful on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

very nice lakeside cottage

There are many positives to this property, and a couple of negatives, at least with our lifestyle. Positives include the owner (who lives in the house next door). What a delightful person to chat with. We loved the porch, all the chairs available to sit and enjoy the view, the access to a canoe, and the cottage itself. Everything that the owner could control we thouroughly enjoyed. The negative for us (living in rural PA) what the distance from the cottage to the road. The road is the major north-south route on the eastern side of the lake, and even though it was quiet at the cottage 85% of the time, trucks did use the road, and we all know how load some trucks can be. The evenings were very quiet. Early morning you could hear the road becoming more active. Overall a very positive experience. Our dog settled in very nicely and to sum - up the review, yes, we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic charm.

Beautiful location. Fit our needs vacationing with our dog. Steps to upstairs too steep for us but staying downstairs worked for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin:)

We enjoyed our stay at Camp Onondaga. Everything was perfect! Anne Marie was a wonderful host:) would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home with views on the lake

AnneMarie was the perfect host! She greeted us when we arrived and gave us an overview of the cottage and general info. We had our daughter and 18 month old granddaughter with us and AnneMarie even brought toys over for her❤️ AnneMarie even lent Eric a fishing pole! She shared the grapes and apples from her yard as well. She was a Wealth of information for places to eat or shop. So very kind ! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. We did bring our own linens. Kids will love the loft! Fishing off the dock or on the boat was great. But oh those sunsets!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ann Marie Szaba

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We are renting our cottage next door for others to enjoy the lake side living as well.
Making it convenient to answer all their concerns.

Why they chose this property

Cottage is right next door to the south of us.
No lake drop offs ., no rocks, great for swimming .
In bay area of Cayuga lake with A dock right at the cottage with
plenty of space on the property for activities as volley ball, bocce, badminton corn hole , croque , etc.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful serene living with the lake in the back yard.
Go for a swim on a hot day or a boat ride or just drop the line off the dock to fish. or use the ladder at the end of the dock for a swim.
Enjoy the row boat, & canoe....Plenty of room , private and quiet to relax and enjoy.
Cottage has its own dock for your use. .


You are welcome to bring your own boat park it at the cottage dock...

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