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Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7840 sq ft
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Explore the area
Homer, NY
- Place, Skaneateles Lake1 min walk
- Place, Otisco Lake25 min drive
- Place, Syracuse University56 min drive
- Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Convertible bed(s)
2 Double Futons
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom Master
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake
A family setting. Enjoy morning coffee and evening barbecues on deck overlooking the lake! Historic railcar built in 1936 by Budd and located on Skaneateles in 1976 has been completely refurbished-including charming oak and cherry interior cut and planked in the property. Property features large 20' X 40' dock on 198' of private lakefront. Pebbled beach at lakefront allows for easy wading into the lake. Many upgrades completed in 2018. Enjoy time in the most unique rental property that Skaneateles has to offer!
Keywords: Railcar, Skaneateles, rental, lake, fishing, boating, family, cabin, house
Keywords: Railcar, Skaneateles, rental, lake, fishing, boating, family, cabin, house
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
North America
Homer, NY
What's nearby
- Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Otisco Lake - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
- State University of New York-Cortland - 26 min drive - 27.6 km
- Syracuse University - 56 min drive - 74.7 km
- JMA Wireless Dome - 58 min drive - 77.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Glen Haven Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Colonial Lodge - 15 min drive
- Grammie's Pantry - 14 min drive
- The Loft - 34 min drive
- J Dubs Gas And Grub - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ian DeSouza
We are local residents with a property further up the lake. My children have all grown up on and around the lake, and regard it as a special place. The railcar was our lake cottage for the better part of ten years, and very much a part of us now.
Why they chose this property
Its unique and rustic. Comfortable for a longer stay, we have had visitors who lived there for six months and loved it, and easy for a short one or two night novelty stay at the end or beginning of a longer holiday elsewhere. Fishing, boating, swimming are fantastic in this notably pristine glacial lake; in fact, we drink from it untreated.
What makes this property unique
The views, sounds, ambiance around the property are soothing and lovely. Its a relaxing place, with most of the comforts of home out in the woods, by a lake....and what is there not to love about sleeping in an authentic railway carriage with history. A fire in the pit on the lawn outside the car just makes for the perfect way to unwind and end the day. The setting is rustic, after all it is a setting in the woods with many of the sounds and feel of a nature based setting that has included a nesting pair of Bald Eagles nearby, deer, foxes, different varieties of water fowl and the other creatures you would expect in such a setting.
Languages:
English
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