Welcome to Riesling Rod and Reel, your charming Finger Lakes vacation rental on beautiful Honeoye Lake. Whether you're here to reel in the biggest largemouth bass or savor the local wines along the Finger Lakes Wine Trails, this classic chalet has everything you need for a memorable getaway.
Tucked away on a quiet private road, this inviting home offers an open floor plan filled with natural light and cozy touches. The kitchen features oak cabinetry and lake-inspired colors, perfect for cooking your favorite meals, while the large dining table makes gathering with family and friends easy and comfortable. The great room boasts a stunning custom-built stone fireplace — decorative but adding a warm, welcoming vibe for relaxing evenings.
The lower level includes a tranquil bedroom with two queen beds, painted in soothing blues, and a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a stand-up shower. Upstairs, three more bedrooms provide cozy retreats with lake-inspired décor, along with a second full bathroom.
Step outside onto the lakeside patio where you can sip your morning coffee while watching ducks glide across the water. In the evenings, gather around the firepit to share stories of the day's adventures or simply enjoy the peaceful sounds of the lake.
Nearby, explore local favorites like CB Craft Brewers, Mill Art Center & Gallery, and Bristol Mountain for year-round activities including skiing and leaf peeping. This location offers a perfect balance of quiet relaxation and access to exciting Finger Lakes attractions.
Riesling Rod and Reel promises a comfortable, lakefront experience for families, friends, or couples looking for a relaxing retreat. With its beautiful setting, thoughtful amenities, and proximity to local hotspots, this vacation home will have you returning again and again.
Note: Your safety matters to us! Riesling Rod and Reel has 2 exterior security cameras. The cameras do not look into any interior living areas.
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. 7. 2 dogs allowed maximum and $100 plus tax non-refundable pet fee applies per dog. NO Rottweilers, Pit bulls or Dobermans per the owners insurance company
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Docking Capabilities are seasonal and will be available May 15 - October 15.
Pet allowance is limited to 2 dogs only. An additional $100 non-refundable pet fee will apply per dog.
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.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Honeoye
Located in Honeoye, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Honeoye Lake Boat Launch State Park and Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area, while Honeoye Falls-Mendon Historical Society Museum and Vintage Tracks Museum are cultural highlights.
Rochester Institute of Technology - 50 min drive - 62.3 km
University of Rochester - 59 min drive - 70.9 km
Getting around
Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Bristol Mountain Morning Star Café
Lock Stock Bar & Grill - 21 min drive
K&D's Valley Inn - 7 min drive
Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery - 8 min drive
Top Shelf Pizza - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise?
As of 16 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise on 10 Aug, 2026 start from S$581, 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 Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riesling Rod and Reel: Fishers Paradise located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Honeoye Lake and Trident Marine. Honeoye Lake Boat Launch State Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was wonderful to stay in such a wonderful place and share special time with our children and grandchildren.
Steven H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
This beautiful home was situated right on the lake with many amenities. Fun for the entire family! We really enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend!
Barbara S A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your recent stay and for the kind words about our staff. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and we hope to host you again!
We had an amazing time at this property. Plenty of space for 7 people and two dogs. We loved the fire pit and kayaks for recreation. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Megan O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
The property was gorgeous and exceeded our expectations. There were tons of things for our kids to play with and the rooms accommodated all of our families. Highly recommend and will be coming back.
Alexis W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you are already planning another stay with us!
Being able to get on early was really nice. The house has everything you need and lot of extras like lots of board games and toys in the garage our grandson loved playing with them. Could get the TV to work but that was ok. The weather was excellent and we were outside all day we rented a pontoon boat at the marine. We had 2 campfires while we were there. The neighbors were very nice .
Susan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 rating! We’re so glad you made wonderful family memories and enjoyed the extra touches like games and toys for your grandson. It sounds like you made the most of the beautiful weather and lake time—campfires, boating, and friendly neighbors included! We’d love to host you again for another great stay in the Finger Lakes.
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10/10 Excellent
Carla H.
18 Dec, 2018
Perfect Place
My husband and I as well as 4 of our friends really enjoyed our stay at Riesling Rod and Reel! The house is beautiful and was perfect for the six of us! The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could have needed. The bedrooms were a perfect size with lots of closet space. We had a great time and we are looking forward to returning next year!
Carla H.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
My family had a wonderful time! The house and town are quiet and relaxing. The house was spacious for the 6 of us and had so many amenities. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
If you want to go out to wineries and breweries I highly recommend Canadagiua lake area which is only 25 min from the house! Our favorite brewery was Other Half Brewing company and our favorite restaurant was Nolan’s for a delicious Father’s Day dinner.
Riley M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
This is a very nice home. Nice shore line to the lake and lots of shade. We were a little disappointed that there were NO kitchen staples (flour, sugar, mustard, ketchup, mayo, oil, vinegar), but there is a little grocery store on the other side of the lake. Description said to bring outdoor chairs, but there were plenty there.
Cynthia P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review Cynthia! We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the absentee of kitchens staples. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Thank you for choosing Riesling Rod and Reel, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Rental property was very clean and organized. The neighborhood it’s in is beautiful and very friendly people.
The only downside for us was the amount of seaweed near the lake shore which prohibited us from swimming, fishing and rafting off the dock. This obviously obviously is not under the owners control but I believe somethings should’ve been said in the rental information since we had children looking forward to swimming in the lake and wading on the shore which was impossible.
larry t.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
The dock was full of green algae and seaweed. Our 2 jet skis keep stalling because of it, so we ended up rowing them out about 150 yards to clear water. It was totally unsafe for swimming which was a huge disappointment for the children. We ended up using a neighbor’s dock. We should have been notified of the water/dock situation in advance so we could have secured other arrangements.
Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Hi Kim, this sounds like the storm that recently struck the Finger Lakes. We're sorry this was during your stay and we hope you contacted customer services if there was anything maintenance could do to help. Thank you!
We've stayed in a number of vrbo properties all over the U.S. and Riesling Rod and Reel is one of the very nicest! It's extremely clean, nicely appointed, comfortable and has just about everything you could possibly need for relaxing by/on the lake. The addition of a dishwasher would enhance the guests' vacation experience. We were pleasantly surprised to find two kayaks and a rowboat for our use. It would be very helpful to potential future guests to add the fact that the kayaks and rowboat are available to the listing. The only disappointments were the number of dead fish in the water by the shore - which made getting in the water unappealing - and the fact that we weren't able to swim at the public beach at Sandy Bottom Park due to a blue-green algae health concern. Again, Riesling Rod and Reel is one of the nicest properties we've ever rented. It's the perfect place to get away and relax on Lake Honeoye.
Bill R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Bill! We appreciate your glowing feedback on the home, but we apologize that you were not able to fully enjoy the waterfront. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Our immediate family stayed here to be with nearby extended family for Thanksgiving.
Pros - nice, large bedrooms; large living area so that our family could hang out; right on lake; kitchen well equipped with dishes, cooking utensils, etc; nicely equipped for kids and pets;
Cons - no access to propane fireplace (would have been nice as it was in the 20s at night); our big pet peeve was we were not allowed to have 4 additional people (ages 14 months to 11 years old) to host our family’s Thanksgiving dinner so alternative plans had to be made, we were told it was a septic issue-seriously one is still in diapers and I doubt the other 3 would flush the toilets that many times in a 3 hour period 🤔… ; kitchen would be nicer with items like salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc; neighbors’ large dogs allowed to be leash free on the property, digging holes in the yard and leaving piles of “poop”…
Summer time amenities would outweigh negative off season issues I’m sure
Debbie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We will use your feedback to improve the experience for future guests at this rental. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified
8/10 Good
Diane M.
17 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not what we hoped for
The house was nice and the layout was as well, but the photos are a bit deceiving when it comes to the size of the living areas.
We were disappointed with the lake itself. We have stayed on other Finger Lakes and were not overly familiar with Honeoye Lake as much. Researching the lake didn't save us. We weren't able to into the water on any of the ten days of our stay. The lake struggles with frequent algae blooms which can be a health hazard. It also is dominated by seaweed which we had to remove from the shoreline for the one day when the algae didn't bloom. It's a pretty location but we came prepared to have fun in the water with our grandchildren and that didn't happen.
We won't look to rent a property on Honeoye Lake ever again during the summer months. This would be a lovely location for the fall when water fun isn't what you're seeking.
Diane M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad you found the house and layout appealing. We apologize for any discrepancies between the photos and the actual size of the living areas. We understand your disappointment regarding the lake conditions and its challenges with algae blooms and seaweed. We truly value your input and will take it into consideration for future guests. It's unfortunate that your plans for water activities were affected, but we appreciate your understanding. We hope you might consider visiting during the fall when the focus shifts to different types of enjoyment. Your insights will help us improve and provide better experiences in the future.
Loved the Riesling Rod & Reel and will defiantly rent this rent this property again perfect for our family. House was so nice & perfect. We all loved having the lake just steps away and enjoyed the outdoor area day and night - very nice fire pit for night time smores. House is so very comfortable and relaxing plenty of room for my sisters family and mine to celebrate Mothers Day with our Mom.
Colleen T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
What a great VRBO! Everything was clean and the house was prepped with whatever you need. Great place for families- it was very kid friendly and there were even toys, strollers etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house and would definitely recommend. The grill and outdoor fire pit were perfect. Twisted Rail Brewery and Sandy Bottom Nature Trail are both super close. There was a lot of algae in the lake but due to the time of year we weren’t planning on swimming so it didn’t bother us. Thanks for having us!
Bridget G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Absolutely charming and clean house. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make a full meal. Flow of house was perfect, you can see thru the living room to the lake. Big yard so kids could play and beachy access to water for swimming. Fire pit and plenty of outside tables and chairs. We’ll definitely return!
Nance B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2021
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are excited to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Was a good experience never had been in a house by the lake before would like this experience again but without our kids lol....but at the end of it we had a skunk experience too they sprayed but we still enjoyed
Simirus C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2021
Hi Simirus, thank you for rating this property 5-stars! We hope you return for more lakefront fun!
What a great home and great location! This house by far had more amenities than any other rental property we have stayed at. My family and I had a great time. Here are some tips for future renters at this property:
-There is no dishwasher
-There is a crockpot, a lot of silverware, ice cube trays, a nice microwave, a nice stove and oven, real plates, pretty much a fully equipped kitchen, spatulas, serving spoons, grill utensils, etc.
-Lots of toddler/baby toys, pack & play, high chair seat that sits on the chair
-Nice grill w/ propane
-Outdoor table and chairs that seats 8
-I would suggest bringing your own bath towels or bringing extra. Some towels are provided.
-BRING KITCHEN TOWELS, OVEN MITTS, POT HOLDERS, DISH RAGS-none of these items are in the house. Probably Covid related reasons.
-Really nice washer and dryer are in garage.
-Due to Covid, all sheets and bath towels are wrapped and left on your bed so when you arrive you can unwrap them and put the sheets and pillow cases on yourself. (unless you decide to bring your own)
-Dog friendly!
-We rented a pontoon from Trident Marina!
-Check out twisted rail brewery...good drinks and food. Located right at the Trident Marina down the road.
-Cable TV in living room
-Neighbors are close, but that is to be expected at lake houses usually.
-There is a 7-11 store couple of miles up the road
-Bring extra blankets. Every bed only has one blanket on it (like a thin quilt) Which is fine in the summer but by labor day weekend, it was chilly at night and we did bring our own extra blankets.
-Nice gas fireplace in living room
-Very clean house! Well kept.
-Loved that the water was just a few short steps away from the house and you don't have to walk down steep stairs, like many lake houses have.
-Didn't catch one single dang fish. Oh well. Had a great time!!!
Stacey J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Hi Stacey, thank you for this detailed review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back this year!
We recently stayed at Riesling Rod and Reel with 6 adults and 6 kids ages 11-3. We had an incredible experience. The house was perfect - 4 bedrooms (3 for the adult couples, and the 4th we piled all the kids into on the ground floor). There were two full bathrooms which was necessary for 12 people - and a tub to give the littles a bath after a day in the lake! The lake front property was perfect - the yard leading to lake was shaded all throughout the day, with the water and dock getting sunlight. There was plenty of room to bring our folding picnic table for outdoor meals, as well as lawn games and chairs. The zero entry to the lake was perfect for our kids. The row boat and kayaks were a huge hit and we appreciated that so much! It was the favorite part of the lake front for the kiddos - a real treat. The location of the house is in a small cove, which makes using the kayaks, esp. for younger kids, easy as there is calm water nearby. The owners provided everything we could need from life jackets, outdoor games for kids of all ages to everything in the kitchen. The only feedback I have is that the property could benefit from a seaweed service. There is a lot of seaweed, especially in the shallow parts where the kids wade in. The kids swam in the lake, but did not like the seaweed. They didn't complain, but that would top off a perfect rental property. We spent 90% of our time outdoors, which was the goal! This property is perfect for your summer vacation!
Stephanie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
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