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Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Canandaigua, NY
- Place, Canandaigua Lake1 min walk
- Place, CMAC Performing Arts Center6 min drive
- Place, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort17 min drive
- Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
"The Bird Room"
2 Single Beds
"The Boat Room"
2 Single Beds
"The Lilac Room"
1 Queen Bed
King Suite #1
1 King Bed
King Suite #2
1 King Bed
King Suite #3
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
1st Floor Full bath
Toilet · Shower only
2nd Floor hall bath
Toilet · Shower only
King Suite #1 bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
King Suite #2 bath
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
King Suite #3 bath
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start at least one load of towels before you leave, as they take a long time to dry!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Canandaigua
Located in Canandaigua, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Canandaigua Lake, while CMAC Performing Arts Center and Ontario County Historical Society are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Roseland Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Land of Legends Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Canandaigua, NY
What's nearby
- Canandaigua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- CMAC Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
- Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 27.1 km
- Rochester Institute of Technology - 36 min drive - 59.4 km
- University of Rochester - 38 min drive - 62.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- Dunkin' - 6 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 7 min drive
- Burger King - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
24 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
1 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a family reunion!!
Amy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris T.
12 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at Dad's Cottage

Chris T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Manuel M.
1 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Manuel M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew C.
20 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described
Matthew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
18 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Michael K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria K.
15 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place we've ever stayed
Maria K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEVEN P.
26 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
STEVEN P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
20 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and environment
Karen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
30 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lake House - Perfect for our Family
Karen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lois W.
5 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together for 60th anniversary
Lois W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martha & John M.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Martha & John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alice M.
17 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical moments....
Alice M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
30 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wowzer…
Liz C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt T.
25 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing stay at an incredible house!
Matt T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
16 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Karen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter T.
16 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Peter T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sheila D Rohrer
My husband and I were born and raised in Rochester but job opportunities took us to other places. While we've settled in the suburbs outside Philadelphia, we still consider upstate NY our home and come back several times a year with our children (now grown) and friends. We have years of our happy family memories here.
The joy of making our home available to others is that we have several families that have returned year after year, so now the home is part of their family's memories too!
The joy of making our home available to others is that we have several families that have returned year after year, so now the home is part of their family's memories too!
Why they chose this property
We grew up going to Canandaigua Lake, in the days before the NYS Thruway was connected to 490! The property has been in the family for about 50 years, although the house was totally rebuilt about 15 years ago. We love the fresh, clear lake water in the summer, the gorgeous leaf peeping in fall, great skiing nearby in winter (and sometimes in Spring too!) and the deep longing for warm spring days that inevitably sets in after a Rochester winter! We've had so many wonderful vacations with our children and extended families here and hope you do too!
What makes this property unique
It is hard to describe the feeling I get everytime I walk into this place and see the gorgeous lake views for the first time. No matter the season, the lake is always beautiful, with the clouds moving overhead and the mood shifting with the light. Even in the dead of winter, perhaps especially then, the lake exerts a strong calming influence on everything that surrounds it.
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