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Historic Lake Front Home

Holiday home in Auburn with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Owasco Lake
  • Place, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
  • Place, Emerson Park
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

Upstairs 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs 5

1 Single Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Lake Front Home

This historic home, beautifully positioned at north end of Owasco lake, dates back to the 1890’s and has been loving restored. The original structure was framed and finished in all heart redwood. It features a large wrap around front porch and a second floor with a three season room and enclosed outdoor porch. The house sits on 1 1/2 acres with 150 feet of lake frontage with a dock.
The atrium, living room and dining area are all in an open space with a clear story staircase to the second floor.
These rooms feature redwood paneling, fluted columns and carved beams. The dining area connects to a large modern, fully equipped kitchen with counter space seating for breakfast or lunch. A sliding glass doors leads to an outdoor patio, grilling area and campfire pit.
There is one large downstairs bedroom with a full private bathroom.
There are five bedrooms upstairs. Three have a full private bathroom and two have a full shared bathroom.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Auburn

Auburn is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Frozen Ocean State Forest, while Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Falcon Park or Champions For Life Sports Center.
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What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Syracuse University - 37 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪At Long Last - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizzeria II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪vfw - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Lake Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Lake Front Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Lake Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Lake Front Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Lake Front Home located?

Situated in Auburn, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room , great host and beautiful lake , we rebooked while we were there for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location for our son’s wedding at Emerson Park. Very roomy for a large number of guests. Kids enjoyed the lake. Good for all ages from 4 to 92 years old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Owasco Emerson park

The house was beautiful location is amazing ! Owner was very welcoming making sure we were enjoying our stay , definitely would stay here again . Sitting on the huge porch facing the lake with light breeze was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time celebrating my sons wedding. Location to the Emerson Oark venue is incredible. House was very clean & the owners couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd year staying in this beautiful home. Overall, an excellent vacation for our family. Communication with the host was excellent, the beds are comfortable. 2 minor concerns, new batteries were needed for a smoke alarm and were unavailable, and the kitchen knives need to be sharpened.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Everything was fantastic for our daughters wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leonard and linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This worked out great for a tennis tournament for a bunch of us women
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool, quirky, large clean house, in a great location. Bring water shoes if you want to go in the lake. House needs a little TLC which the owner indicated they would address. My friends and family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The front porch is a great spot to hangout and was very popular with our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great house!

6 of us retired ladies stayed for 2 nights to explore the area. It was a wonderful house for us all to stay. Lots of room for us to spread out if we wanted to, and plenty of space for us to do a puzzle and play cards at night. It was close to everything that we wanted to see. Easy to get to. The views out the front windows of the lake were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great stay!

My 2nd time staying at this house and absolutely love it! The spacious layout on the first floor, the huge bedrooms, the view of the lake!! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

We had a great stay in this lakeside treasure!

Our family reunion in Auburn was amazing in this big beautiful house with a spacious yard and easy lake access. Everything was just as promised and the landlord couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Nine adults and three kids had plenty of room to enjoy our family meals and activities. The kitchen is very large and meal prep was a lot of fun. There was plenty of bedroom space and a few bonus rooms for people to sit and enjoy a bit of relaxing time away from the bustle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Nice stay for wedding at Emerson Park

Great location...very convenient to Emerson Park. Large house great for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Great location

Great location. A bit of confusion over soap availability but we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy h.

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

Cousin’s Weekend

Well set up for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good and pleasant stay overall. We truly appreciated the experience.However, we need to bring one crucial safety issue to your attention: there is a significant pothole at the end of the driveway, immediately beside the main road, on the right side. This gutter is difficult to see from a vehicle. Driving over it causes a significant jolt or bounce to passengers, creating discomfort, especially for kids and pregnant women, and also poses a genuine risk of damage to a car's tire or suspension. We would strongly recommend that the property owner place a highly visible marker/warning sign to alert incoming and outgoing drivers. Addressing this would greatly improve guest safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Great house for big family

A lovely functional house with everything our extended family needed for a week vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owasco Lake

Great location and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ron L.

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

Great family weekend house

Great for a family weekend. Close to Emerson Park and Springside Inn. We had a banquet to attend at Springside Inn and this locstion has only a 5 minute drive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TYLER T.

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

college reunion on the lake

Comfortable bedrooms, updated AC and well-maintained original woodwork
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Vrbo

Great old house with lots of setting room and wraparound porch. Big lawn area for kids to run. Lake front with dock, much room, much fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R.

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

Skaneateles Hockey Tournament

We came to watch our boys in a hockey tournament. They were staying with the team in a hotel so we decided last year. To rent this house and couldn't be happier with the accaccommodations of John and Jamie. Great place. this property and t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here Labor Day weekend with a group of 12 people. The location is great and the house has lots of room inside and outside. The owner is working to update the house and it is evident throughout the house. They were very responsive to questions and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay G.

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

Extended family weekend

The house was clean and spacious with a warm inviting atmosphere. The view and yard were made for enjoyment. We had a large group and it was so nice that bedrooms and bathrooms were in abundance. The dining table was made for this type occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Perfect spot

Five of my women friends and I stayed at this beautiful home for a long weekend. It was the perfect spot for us to relax, catch up with each other and have a great time. The front porch overlooking the lake was the perfect place to spend a good amount of our time. The house is large and beautiful. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T., Pittsford

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

Guys trip

Went in October for a trip with some old friends. Property was beautiful. Plenty of space for 7 of us. Wrap around deck over looking the lake was awesome. Kitchen and grill met all of our needs. The owner was very accommodating and responsive. Would highly recommend this property for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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