10/10 Excellent
Janet G.
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet G.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
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The Folk Soul - Your charming 2-bedroom Skaneateles get-away
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Skaneateles, NY
- Place, Skaneateles Lake5 min walk
- Place, Syracuse University24 min drive
- Place, New York State Fairgrounds25 min drive
- Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
East Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
West Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The Folk Soul - Your charming 2-bedroom Skaneateles get-away
Welcome to the Folk Soul, your adorable gem in Skaneateles to kick back and relax in a private, tranquil setting. Nestled adjacent to farm land, this charming house provides gorgeous views all day long. The space is decorated with a calm and stylish look. The couch is extra deep for the times you want to put your feet up and enjoy a movie when you are not outside enjoying a beautiful sunset.
The house is located on the east side of the lake and only a few minutes from downtown Skaneateles, a quaint town with unique shops and delicious food at Doug's Fish Fry, among many restaurants.
Experience what Skaneateles and the beautiful Finger Lakes Region has to offer with a stay at Folk Soul, a perfect country retreat.
Interior Living Space: There are 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath. The west room has a king foam mattress while the east room has a queen spring mattress. A queen blow up with additional sheets is available. Both rooms have beautifully restored antique dressers and luggage racks. Fresh crisp linens are provided for the bedrooms and bath including beach towels. We have games and cards for those looking for fun, as well as a workstation for those looking to work with a view.
Kitchen: To make cooking for your loved ones easy, the kitchen is fully stocked: induction pots and pans and the normal kitchen appliances including coffee maker, microwave, toaster, water kettle, and more. Please note: we do not have a dishwasher.
Exterior:
• Covered side porch with couch and bistro set
• Outdoor wood fire pit with chairs and tables
• Outdoor deck seats a medium sized family
• Gas grill
• Chairs on the lawn under a large maple tree
• Large lawn for outdoor activities
• Parking area fits 4 cars well
• Gorgeous Views
Some other things to note:
• We ask that you keep a limit of 6 people overnight
• The house is constantly evolving, items are being added to the
residence!
• Water is supplied by a well
• The farm behind the house is private property. Access is not allowed
• Walkway shoveling is not provided during your stay. There is a shovel for your use if needed. Driveway plowing is done for deep snow events
• Our neighbors are kind to us and we ask that you be kind to them as well
Please reach out directly if you are looking to stay for longer periods 10+ days - we are happy to accommodate
The house is located on the east side of the lake and only a few minutes from downtown Skaneateles, a quaint town with unique shops and delicious food at Doug's Fish Fry, among many restaurants.
Experience what Skaneateles and the beautiful Finger Lakes Region has to offer with a stay at Folk Soul, a perfect country retreat.
Interior Living Space: There are 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath. The west room has a king foam mattress while the east room has a queen spring mattress. A queen blow up with additional sheets is available. Both rooms have beautifully restored antique dressers and luggage racks. Fresh crisp linens are provided for the bedrooms and bath including beach towels. We have games and cards for those looking for fun, as well as a workstation for those looking to work with a view.
Kitchen: To make cooking for your loved ones easy, the kitchen is fully stocked: induction pots and pans and the normal kitchen appliances including coffee maker, microwave, toaster, water kettle, and more. Please note: we do not have a dishwasher.
Exterior:
• Covered side porch with couch and bistro set
• Outdoor wood fire pit with chairs and tables
• Outdoor deck seats a medium sized family
• Gas grill
• Chairs on the lawn under a large maple tree
• Large lawn for outdoor activities
• Parking area fits 4 cars well
• Gorgeous Views
Some other things to note:
• We ask that you keep a limit of 6 people overnight
• The house is constantly evolving, items are being added to the
residence!
• Water is supplied by a well
• The farm behind the house is private property. Access is not allowed
• Walkway shoveling is not provided during your stay. There is a shovel for your use if needed. Driveway plowing is done for deep snow events
• Our neighbors are kind to us and we ask that you be kind to them as well
Please reach out directly if you are looking to stay for longer periods 10+ days - we are happy to accommodate
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 3:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Skaneateles
Skaneateles is home to this holiday home. John D. Barrow Art Gallery and Skaneateles Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anyela's Vineyards and Highland Park Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Champions For Life Sports Center or Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
Skaneateles, NY
What's nearby
- Skaneateles Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Syracuse University - 24 min drive - 37.3 km
- New York State Fairgrounds - 25 min drive - 38.2 km
- JMA Wireless Dome - 26 min drive - 39.8 km
- Destiny USA - 29 min drive - 38.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Doug's Fish Fry - 4 min drive
- Skaneateles Brewery - 8 min drive
- The Milkhouse - 9 min drive
- Patisserie - 5 min drive
- Red Rooster Pub - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David M.
17 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate K.
4 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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