Willow Beach - Your Ultimate Lakeside Retreat in the Finger Lakes
Welcome to Willow Beach, a secluded and contemporary oasis nestled on the western shores of Cayuga Lake. Perfectly situated at the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, this 4,000 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an unbeatable location for a year-round lakeside getaway.
Unmatched Lakeside Charm: With 351 ft of private waterfront, Willow Beach offers unparalleled tranquility at the widest point of Cayuga Lake. You'll relish in the stunning, unobstructed lake views that stretch 12+ miles to the south-east and 9 miles to the north. The property remains entirely hidden from the street, ensuring a serene retreat. No stairs are needed to access the main house, and you won't have to cross any roads to reach the beach. Enjoy complete privacy and breathtaking vistas that make Willow Beach truly exceptional.
Outdoor Delights: Step down the short pathway to the beach and find yourself greeted by a 120ft permanent dock and inviting Adirondack chairs for relaxation. The dock accommodates boats comfortably, with water depths of 5-6 ft at the dock's end. The beach area boasts walk-in level water access, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Meander along the paver stone pathway to discover a wood firepit encircled by Adirondack chairs (14 in total), inviting you to enjoy the property day and night. A spacious pavilion provides shaded seating to watch passing boats, while the southern end of the property offers a shed equipped with 2 kayaks, a Sun Dolphin 5 paddle boat, and an expansive 20ft by 6ft foam floating Aqua Lily Pad. The return path leads to a patio with an outdoor dining area, and a soothing 7 ft waterfall with a pond – a picturesque backdrop for gatherings. Willow Beach boasts multiple enchanting outdoor spaces, each waiting to be cherished.
Interior Elegance: Entering through the front door, the vaulted ceilings and a 50 ft skylight greet you, infusing Willow Beach with an air of spaciousness and luxury. Curly maple hardwoods and black onyx marble tile create an atmosphere of opulence throughout.
A Culinary Haven: The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring a Viking commercial refrigerator, a 6-burner Viking stove with downdraft remote exhaust, and a double oven. A butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen houses a second full-size refrigerator, a 2-zone wine cooler, and a nugget ice maker producing 30lbs of ice daily. Ample storage and provided space accommodate all your culinary needs, while 2 dishwashers ensure effortless cleanup. For added convenience, a combination washer and dryer are located in the butler’s pantry. Indulge in a morning coffee or evening wine on the screened-in porch off the kitchen, offering seating for 6.
Relaxation and Entertainment: A three-sided gas fireplace separates the kitchen and living areas. The family room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping lake views and double doors leading to the upper-level deck. Equipped with an extra-large 5-burner Weber gas grill, the deck ensures ample space for grilling feasts. The living room features a 65" 4K smart TV with Spectrum streaming cable and HBO, complemented by a roomy U-shaped couch. Ascend the spiral staircase to the loft, where a fold down futon serves as bonus sleeping space. Bluetooth speakers in the family and living rooms enhance your entertainment experience.
Endless Adventures: The lower level presents a game room complete with a pool table and a 43" 4K smart TV for catching the latest game. A well-stocked built-in bookcase offers an array of books and games for all ages. Each bedroom affords breathtaking lake views, with one bedroom featuring a desk for those seeking a private workspace.
Upgrades as of Spring 2023
New Outdoor Enhancements: We've collaborated with a landscape architecture firm to elevate our outdoor spaces. The hill above the beach has been transformed with over 350 new plantings, and select areas on the property have been refreshed for enhanced beauty and comfort.
Brand New Deck: Experience the outdoors from our new composite deck and stairs leading down to the beach. The old spiral staircase has been replaced with a user-friendly traditional staircase, boasting LED lighting and a frameless glass railing on the upper level for unobstructed lake views.
Revitalized Patio Areas: The patio to the south of the house has been leveled and restored for your relaxation. The patio beneath the deck has been expanded by relocating deck supports onto the hill. A new landing now guides you to the brand new stairs leading to the beach. Additionally, a gravel pathway has been added, leading to the south end of the property near the beach.
Enhanced Lighting and Landscaping: Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors even at night with new landscape lighting along the driveway and at the top of the road, automatically illuminating the surroundings after sunset.
Upgraded Outdoor Furniture: Indulge in comfort with our new commercial-grade, weather-resistant outdoor furniture. The deck now features a 10-person dining table, a 3-person couch, a 2-person couch, a rocking chair, coffee table, and 2 end tables. The patio area boasts a new semi-circle couch seating up to 9 and a new 8-seat bar-height dining table.
Modern Upgrades:
· New Smart TVs and Mesh WiFi: All TVs have been upgraded to new 4K smart TVs, and a new mesh WiFi system has been installed, greatly improving coverage both indoors and around the property.
· Central AC Upgrade: The central AC unit has been replaced with a new 5-ton unit. Downstairs, a 3-zone mini-split system has been added, providing an additional 3 tons of cooling. Each downstairs bedroom has its own thermostat control, offering customized comfort. Smart thermostats and additional sensors upstairs allow remote monitoring and issue diagnosis, ensuring optimal temperature settings.
· Revamped Bathroom: The downstairs bathroom has been remodeled to provide a larger shower area and a more user-friendly shower interface.
· Fresh Interior Paint: A significant portion of the interior has been freshly painted, creating an inviting and updated ambiance.
Your Dream Getaway Awaits: Book your unforgettable stay at Willow Beach and discover the pinnacle of Cayuga Lake's lakefront living. Experience the best that the Finger Lakes have to offer!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Romulus
Located in Romulus, this villa is on the waterfront. Goose Watch Winery and Knapp Winery and Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and ecotours.
Is Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Cayuga Lakefront/Dock, Views, Wine Trail?
As of 13 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Cayuga Lakefront/Dock, Views, Wine Trail on 1 May, 2026 start from S$1,146, 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 Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway located?
This family-friendly Romulus villa is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Goose Watch Winery and Cayuga Lake. Knapp Winery and Vineyard and Lakeshore Winery are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Derek and Kelly were fantastic hosts. By far, the most responsive and helpful hosts we have experienced. Gorgeous lakefront property/views with an amazing kitchen and very comfortable accommodations.
Celebrated my wife’s 40th birthday with friends and family, this house was perfect for us. Perfect location, excellent views and a great modern layout of the house. We took advantage of everything, kitchen, decks, kayaks ect.. Would definitely book again!
The host was great and available for any questions we had. The house was perfect for our group and made it easy to do Seneca and Cayuga lake wine tours. House had a lot of amenities and we really didn’t need to bring anything more than our clothing and food.
Big beautiful house on an equally beautiful lake. Great hosts! Kitchen is amazing. The main family room looks over the lake - incredible view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the welcome booklet with all kinds of helpful suggestions of placesTo eat and visit :) it was just our family ofFive plenty of space for us and more!
Had a wonderful vacation at Willowbeach. Loved the house. Plenty of room for all of us. Even the dogs loved it. Location is great. Owners very friendly I definitely recommend this home for a family vacation
The property was gorgeous, clean, and organized. There were so many local activities all within 25 minute drives, no long car rides once there.
The hosts were easy to get in contact with and respected the privacy of our stay.
Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful stay at the house. The house was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. The grounds are lovely and the host was very accommodating and great to work with.
Thank you for a memorable weekend.
Our stay at the Willow Beach home was perfect! The house itself was well appointed and the outdoor spaces and swimming area were beyond expectations! We enjoyed boating, swimming, cookouts, movie nights, as well as sight seeing, wine tastings, cheese tastings and boating to Dinners! Willow Beach was an A+ choice and great location on the West side of Cayuga Lake!
We 100% recommend it for an awesome family vacay.
My family and I had a great time during our stay. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, multiple spaces for hanging out, entertaining and playing pool. The property also had different areas outdoors to relax and enjoy the lake, and we had fun getting out into the water using the two kayaks available. Plus Derek was a great host and very responsive when we had questions or were looking for recommendations on things to do in the area.
We had a fantastic week at Willow Beach. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, and using the aqua pad and pedal boat. The weather was excellent and we used the grill several times and just enjoyed being outside on the beautiful property. We rented a boat for the day and enjoyed tubing and being out on the water. We also went to the Thirsty Owl and docked the boat there to have lunch. The fireworks display around the lake on the 4th was an added bonus. The wineries in the area were great and plentiful. We went to Goose Watch right across the street a few times and the owners were wonderful. Communication with Derek and Kelly was very easy and made the booking process and our stay very pleasant!
Donna L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thanks for the great review!! I am so happy you guys were able to do so much during your stay. We would love to host you again anytime!!
We’ve stayed at this property twice now, and loved both visits. The house is modern, spacious, clean, and comes with every amenity you could wish for (e.g., fully supplied kitchen, extra fridge, wine fridge, ice machine, fireplace, gas grill, pool table, kayaks, etc.). And as you can see from the pictures, the views of the lake are absolutely stunning! I can’t recommend this place enough to anyone looking for a great place to gather family and friends to make some unforgettable memories on Cayuga lake.
David L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
So happy you loved Willlow Beach so much that you came back for more!!!
We would love to host you guys anytime!
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2/10 Terrible
David W.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I need to send you an email with all the issues. The outdoor furniture was dirty as was the BBQ. The BBQ was broken with two burns not woo. The pool table had no balls. The interior was dusty and several appliances were not functioning.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Hi David!
Thanks for staying with us.
I really wish you communicated these things with us during your stay.
We checked in with you multiple times via this platform and via text and we had conversations but none of these things were communicated to us during your stay. If it was, we would have rectified any and all situations immediately.
Not sure which appliances weren’t working-we have checked all and all worked great and we also haven’t had that complaint before or after you.
The pool balls actually were missing!!!! (Who steals golf balls!!)
This is something our cleaners don’t check regularly so communication on this is key-as soon as you made us aware of this in your review-new ones were shipped the next day.
The outdoor furniture and grill were cleaned the day before your arrival
All burners were working on the grill when we tried it once we read your review
I’m sorry the interior was not dusted better! Again we would have gladly had our cleaning team come back over to do a once over again.
We want everyone to have a great stay!! Next time please make us aware of all of your issues so we can make your stay better during your vacation and we can make it that much better for the next guests!
We had a fantastic girls’ weekend to celebrate a milestone birthday at this house. The location right on the lake, great outdoor amenities, and gorgeous views made this trip one we’ll always remember. We enjoyed sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the dock watching the sun rise each morning and the beautiful pink skies at sunset each night. The firepit was perfect for a fall night and the screened in porch with the view of that magnificent willow tree while listening to the sounds of the water lapping were just the icing on the cake. The views from each window and bedroom were stunning and the deck was a great place to hang out. The owners/hosts were wonderful and super responsive! There’s plenty of room to sleep a large group comfortably (we had 8 in our party but could have fit more). Being across the street from Goose Watch Winery was very convenient as it’s a cute little spot with both a winery and brewery for a nice variety and more beautiful views. We just can’t say enough about what a perfect place this was for us! Would highly recommend!
We had a great time. The house was great and the dock/lake were amazing. Fishing off the dock was pretty good, caught a number of smallmouth bass each day. The owners responded to all of our needs and questions very quickly. There are wineries and breweries close by. It’s a quick drive to places like Seneca Falls which was groceries and other stores.
Very nice trip to Willowbeach. Beautifully situated and spacious home with a lot of lakefront. Great for a family trip with lake activities galore (especially if you rent a boat). Property managers very responsive and helpful - they were an A. I was glad to see an electric charger, and everything at the house worked. However, I agree with the reviews that said it needs a power wash outside, and while it’s a rental, it’s a higher end one, and the house itself doesn’t feel that invested in (I’m talking things like furniture, bedding, towels, etc). The area is beautiful with farmland, vineyards, etc, but finding a place to eat dinner within 15 min drive, particularly during the week, was harder. Just be ready to travel to go places.
The beautiful home was incredibly spacious, and perfectly located on Cayuga Lake, close to several wineries, breweries and gorgeious hiking trails. Our hosts were prompt and excellent communicators both before and during our stay. The house and property had several seating/gathering areas and were both stocked with every supply and piece of equipment we could ever think to need or want. Our entire family had a wonderful week and enjoyed our entire vacation!
We LOVED our stay at this property. The hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with, offered great recommendations for the area. The house is spacious and has everything we needed and more. The dock is gorgeous, and there is plenty of seating and space for fun. We enjoyed the kayaks, fishing, the pool table and campfire. An absolutely ideal vacation with our adult children - relaxing and fun. You can walk to the wineries, but the road outside the house is very busy, so not good for going for casual walks/jogs/walking the dog. We are considering coming back next year!
Susan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thanks for staying with us Susan!
We hope to have you guys back next year!!
Our family, including a toddler and infant, enjoyed our week at the lake. Plenty of outdoor space for some quiet time as well as room for all 8 of us to be together. Coffee on the end of the dock, fire and s’mores by the lake after the kids went to bed. And lots of indoor space for a rainy day.
Boat launch is only a mile away. The lake is huge and can get rough so we had to take the boat our most nights, but convenient as the launch was so close and free if you don’t park.
We all had a great time.
amy z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thanks for such a great review Amy! We would love to host you guys again.
Overall, the house is very large inside and out. With 8 people you have more than enough space to not be on top of one another. Its a professional kitchen for anyone who enjoys cooking and also a large weber grill. The views are stunning. The property manager is very responsive which is a huge plus. Loved the outdoor space and access to the aqua pad. That was really fun. The only drawback was that it could have been cleaner. I would stay here again.
Beautiful modern house with amazing views, decks, outdoor furniture and dock. Important to note that only 1 bedroom (master on main level) has an en-suite bath. Other bedrooms are downstairs and share 1 bath. (There is an additional full bath off the hallway on the main floor) 2 large common rooms with plenty of space for a group (we were three couples.) Nice kitchen and a butlers pantry with everything we needed. Easy communication with host and plenty of parking. Amazing location!
adrianne b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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Hosted by Derek Romig
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