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Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Auburn, NY
- Place, Owasco Lake1 min walk
- Place, Emerson Park11 min walk
- Place, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse14 min walk
- Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Blue Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Yellow Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Master Bath
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Owasco Lake Shoreline 3-BR, 2 Bath Home with Aluminum Boat, Canoe and 2 Kayaks
Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, 3 bedroom 2 bath vintage ranch home on the northwest shore of Owasco Lake. The master bedroom suite has a king sized bed, and adjoining master bath. The remaining 2 bedrooms are furnished with new queen beds. A sleeper-sofa in the living room pulls out to sleep an additional 2 adults or 3 small children. A "full house" will sleep 8 comfortably. The living room looks out through huge windows for a beautiful vista across and down the lake. The classic kitchen is complete and is attached to a dining room that seats 8 around the table. If you have small children, you will absolutely love this end of Owasco -- as you can walk out into the water a quarter of a mile and still only have the water level come up to an adult's waste. There is a fire pit right on the edge of the lake where you can sit out and enjoy a moon rise. There are 6 cement steps down into the water from the front lawn. Large shade trees here as well, making those hot summer days even more enjoyable after you come in off a sunny day on the lake. The large deck allows for barbecuing, eating outside or simply resting in a comfortable chair or glider with a good book. We include 2 kayaks, a two-person canoe, and an aluminum fishing boat and 6 hp Mercury motor, as well as all new life jackets. If you need to borrow a fishing pole or two, or even some fishing tackle, you can help yourself. We have MANY inner tubes, floaties and life preservers on site. We have plenty of games, cards and puzzles for those "occasional" rainy days.
Camp Gramp is located directly across from Emerson Park. You can walk to the Merry-Go-Round Theater. It is a short walk to Owasco Paddle Boards rentals just north of us on the sureline. THIS is THE BEST spot to view the whole lake from, you can watch weather coming up from the south end as you sit out on the 270 degree view deck. You'll hear the geese honking as they fly over and land on the lake. We have bald eagles and ospreys that may show off as they pluck a fish out from the shallows in front of the house on the water. Nature, relaxation and recreation can all be found at Camp Gramp!
We are just south of Auburn, NY with easy interstate access. Day trips to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, Harriet Tubman's home, William Seward's estate, and a short drive to the Women's Rights National Park in Seneca Falls, NY are all close. There are numerous wineries and breweries within 40 miles of our home to enjoy (if you bring a designated driver, of course).
The BEST part will be walking out into the lake and floating in the sun with a sandy bottom under your feet!
Camp Gramp is located directly across from Emerson Park. You can walk to the Merry-Go-Round Theater. It is a short walk to Owasco Paddle Boards rentals just north of us on the sureline. THIS is THE BEST spot to view the whole lake from, you can watch weather coming up from the south end as you sit out on the 270 degree view deck. You'll hear the geese honking as they fly over and land on the lake. We have bald eagles and ospreys that may show off as they pluck a fish out from the shallows in front of the house on the water. Nature, relaxation and recreation can all be found at Camp Gramp!
We are just south of Auburn, NY with easy interstate access. Day trips to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, Harriet Tubman's home, William Seward's estate, and a short drive to the Women's Rights National Park in Seneca Falls, NY are all close. There are numerous wineries and breweries within 40 miles of our home to enjoy (if you bring a designated driver, of course).
The BEST part will be walking out into the lake and floating in the sun with a sandy bottom under your feet!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Auburn
Located in Auburn, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Frozen Ocean State Forest, while Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum are cultural highlights. Auburn Public Theater and Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Auburn, NY
What's nearby
- Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Emerson Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Syracuse University - 36 min drive - 51.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Valero - 3 min drive
- vfw - 5 min drive
- Angelos Pizza - 5 min drive
- Dunkin' - 5 min drive
- The Good Shepherds Brewing Company - 5 min drive
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Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
30 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly H.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely place, well supplied and good instructions
Beverly H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Lori E.
21 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Gramp
Lori E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
14 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August Vaca
Angela P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable family vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill L.
6 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing
Bill L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John N.
20 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and beautiful stay
John N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
2 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
Scott H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Mary S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
10 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!
Tara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nancy N.
30 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Nancy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stan L.
10 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay on Owasco Lake!
Stan L.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year in a row. We shall return again
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
craig a.
30 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp gramp*****
craig a.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
20 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families
Laurie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
14 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
David Z.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax plus kayak, swim, walk at the lake
David Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul F.
3 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Owasco Trip
Paul F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie J.
22 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time at Camp Gramp
Melanie J.
10/10 Excellent
A C.
10 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


A C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
23 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp Gramp
Susan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Delia W.
6 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
Delia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mark Bruland
Grandpa & Grandma Lessig (a.k.a "Tuie & Les") had the opportunity to purchase the entire "end of the lake" in the 40's but "settled" for a simple, choice lot on the northwest end of Owasco Lake. For many years it was a simple 1-room, unfinished cabin where they would come down for weekends and vacations from their home in Auburn. Their only daughter Carol, and her husband Don (a.k.a. "Gramp") inherited it when they passed and then built their 1980s "retirement home" on the property where they stayed for many years. Carol & Don's two daughters used it for family vacations and get togethers. Now, the 4th generation of the original owners host the property here on VRBO when we our Family is not using it.
Why they chose this property
Spectacular sunrises, shallow, sandy bottomed and safe for young children! Close to town (Wegmans, Walmart, Walgreens, movie theaters, shopping, etc.). And some of the best and most productive pan fishing in the Finger Lakes Region. When you look up the state record sunfish and bluegill, you will be tempted to take your measuring tape out in the boat with you! One day, the state record will be caught right here in Owasco Lake's northwest end (just outside the bouys - hint hint)!
What makes this property unique
There is a raised deck with an amazing 270-degree view across the lake to Emerson Park and down the entire length of the lake to the south -- you can hear concert music from Emerson Park, and see the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, watch and hear The Great Race each August, or watch storms come up the lake (many which never seem to get all the way to the end of our lake). Barbecuing outside on the deck in the evening, coffee and muffins in the morning when you wake up, you'll pretty much "live outside on the deck" during your stay! There is a dog park and paddleboard rentals a block away on the shoreline. The antique car show at Emerson Park is a short walk up the street from our lake house! In the summer every Thursday night there are free concerts in the park with food and drink trucks or barbecue grills if you want to fix your own dinner.
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