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Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat

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A deck with Adirondack chairs and a small table overlooking a lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea through a window.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove.
A calm lake with a dock and boats.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Owasco Lake

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Place, Owasco Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Finger Lakes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerson Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Finger Lakes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerson Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Harriet Tubman Home - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Syracuse University - 45 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Tooles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angelos Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪At Long Last - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪vfw - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Good Shepherds Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Carmela — Lakefront Home on Owasco Lake — Upscale Stunning Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Owasco Lake and Finger Lakes. Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We have stayed there twice. Exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, very clean and everything we needed was at hand.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing. I will stay again. Clean, large rooms, great lake view. Host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunsets and excellent facilities. Planning on coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The place was spacious, conveniently located, and the views were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful views of Owasco Lake. We love the double decks. Plenty of room for my whole family. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Chose the location as half way between Philadelphia & Ottawa for a family reunion - Thr cottage worked perfectly just to relax into within everything we needd
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Great house with a fantastic location. The owner was fantastic, easy check-in, and very easy checkout. Beautiful decks to hang out on over overlooking the water and a nice fire pit down by the water. Great place to stay if your with family and friends lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very pleased with our choice

Lovely property. We loved the deck with lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Hi Cheryl, Thank you very much for your kind words in your review. I’m disappointed we did not earn 5 stars as I believe this is the first time in 3 years a guest left below a 5 star review. We would like to improve going forward, so we would value your feedback as to what could have been improved or what was not accurate about the property description and amenities offered. Thank you again. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Sunset Views

Very nice house. Was as advertised. Great views from the deck - enjoyed watching the sunsets over the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Finger Lakes

Had a great weekend stay at the Finger Lakes. Weather wasn't ideal but Casa Carmelo was a very pleasant place to spend the hours we weren't hiking. Plenty of room for the five of us (with a bedroom left over) and everything one needs. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week

The house was just perfect for my sister and me and her family. Spacious with fantastic views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay in May for graduation at Syracuse. The layout of the home was perfect for 3 couples. Loved the lake view and hearing the water at the shoreline at night. The weather wasn’t cooperative in terms of enjoying the outdoor space - would have loved to use the kayaks. The home was very clean and communication with the host was easy with prompt responses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Loved the house and Rick was great to communicate with and very responsive. it was a beautiful area. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain while we were there so we couldn’t enjoy it as much as we had hoped but we still had a wonderful time. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2024
Thank you very much Lisa. So glad you had a wonderful time. Hope to see host you again. Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Graduation Stay

We had a wonderful time during our stay at Casa Carmela. The house was perfect, and the host was excellent. Highly recommend and would love to return some time. Also highly recommend a visit to Tom Thumb for ice cream!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this beautiful home. It is perfectly situated and completely relaxing. thanks for sharing with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with views

Large bedrooms and 2 large decks. Kayaks and paddleboard were a blast. Also have a dock so rented a boat from Owasco marine
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake front

Great house for group of people. House was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time at this property. Well stocked with anything we needed and very comfortable. Host was very responsive to any questions. He view of the water was just beautiful. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Fall Weekend

We had a wonderful long weekend enjoying the many amenities at the house and also visited the surrounding area. We enjoyed Skaneateles, Seneca Falls, Auburn, and Aurora. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the amazing sunsets from the decks. Everything was great and we would love to come back and stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity on the lake

Beautiful view and nice property .. very serene but within 15 minutes of parks, restaurants. There are kayaks and a rowboat for those who want to get out on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter visit

We loved the incredible views of the lake from so many rooms and the size of the house. It was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed and was exactly as described. Riccardo was very helpful and easy to contact if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times

Very nice house, beautiful lake. Everything was great, if I needed anything rick was a text away. We needed nothing, very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Owasco Lake

Lovely spot on Owasco Lake. A wonderful and family friendly home to catch a beautiful sunset! The pictures don't do this property justice. A truly lovely location close to Auburn. The owner was very accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you so much Jayne. So happy you enjoyed your stay!
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