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Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes

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An overhead view of Keuka Villa and Large Marge the Party Barge!
Sleeping Porch- Upstairs with a beautiful view of the lake
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 81590 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Hammondsport, NY

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room with Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sun Porch

1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Jack & Jill Bathroom- Top Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes

Now renting for spring, summer and fall 2024 and 2025! The villa is in a quiet cove on the shores of Keuka Lake with wide open lake views. Wake up and open your bedroom door and it appears that you are living in a treehouse atop the lake. Begin your day watching the sun rise over the bluff and sipping coffee from your rocking chair on the upstairs sunporch. You have all day to go for a bag ride, swim, read, fish, hike, bike, and explore. As the day winds to a close have dinner lakeside at a local restaurant or fire up the grill to have your own private lake view while you dine. End the day with a fire as the sky fills with stars.

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sunporch with rocking chairs, t.v. room/sitting room, an open floor plan kitchen/family room, with a dining table that seats eight, and a comfortable seating area with sofa bed that converts into a queen-size bed provides plenty of room for a romantic trip, family vacations or a gathering of friends. Free WiFi, 87 cable channels, and cell phone booster so no dropped calls!

Keuka Villa is within walking distance to the Lakeside Restaurant, Harbor Lights Marina and Keuka Yacht Club. It is conveniently located within a few miles of owner favorites Dr. Konstantin Frank's Wine Cellars, Steuben Brewing, and Stone View Shop, with fabulous vintage and new items. Don't miss the award winning wineries and breweries, antique shops, farm and craft markets, outlet mall shopping, museums, theaters, hiking and biking trails, and the endless possibilities that the beautiful Finger Lakes have to offer. We welcome you to make Keuka Villa your next and most memorable vacation destination.

Keuka Villa sits on the edge of the lake and the cottage has stairs that take guests from the road to the 2nd level. There is a set of exterior stairs that then go directly to the dock/ cottage front and an interior set of stairs that go from the sunporch to the first floor sitting room. We welcome pets and children but want of all our guests to be comfortable and safe; so please be aware of the many levels and stairs.

Property manager

Jim Andrews

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests are responsible for safety of children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hammondsport

Located in Hammondsport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Heron Hill Winery and Keuka Lake Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Keuka Lake and Keuka Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hammondsport, NY

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Olney Place - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes located?

Located in the heart of Hammondsport, this holiday home is steps from Keuka Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heron Hill Winery and Keuka Lake Vineyards. Hunt Country Vineyards and Bully Hill Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katina M.

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

Nice place

We had a nice, relaxing stay on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Great place to stay and had a boat to rent for the week which was an added bonus 😊

Easy access to restaurants- enjoyed the water- nice place to stay with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Cute Lake House

Had everything we needed! Dock was great, easy access to water. Rented the pontoon boat for the week. Enjoyable stay! Make sure you're in shape though, quite a few steep stairs down to the property, but it's worth the work out! Host was responsive and easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Rushford NY

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

Great experience

Great location, good property would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Jim has a great place in the lake with everything you could ask for at your fingertips! We'll stay again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carolyn S.

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

Keuka Villa Stay

Wonderful time at beautiful Keuka Lake. The cottage was clean and met our expectations. The owner met with us to go over the pontoon boat. He was very gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erryn W.

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

Lake living

Cute cottage for getting away to the lake. The lake was beautiful and lots of quaint restaurants and shops to visit. Fishing was great from the dock; rock bass, perch, small mouth bass, and sunnies. Between fishing and swimming my kids were occupied (and off electronics) for hours!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Had a great time

Loved the fact you walk out the house right onto the patio and 4 steps more and you were on the deck We used the fire pit for hot dogs and s’mores We fished off the dock every day. The pontoon was fun. We took boat rides twice a day Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Keuka Villa happy but short stay

My family enjoyed 3 days at the cottage but had to leave early due to an unforeseen water tank hard to find valve issue. Jim offered a full refund and was true to his word. We had a few days as a family to make memories at the cute cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

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

Not the best place but not the worst

Pros: No issues with checking in. Lake access and location was good. House was clean. Cons: Main door to deck was broken upon arrival. Due to the door being broken, i was not able to lock the house and had to leave our belongings unsecured. This was reported to me by the owner but should have been fixed prior to our arrival. The main staircase inside the house was very loose and needs repair. We had other minor issues that we were able to overlook and move on with our vacation. I don't expect perfection however, i did expect a bit more from this trip considering the cost. Improvements such as air conditioning on the first floor and some needed repairs would greatly enhance anyone's stay. The finger lakes region is a great area but for my next visit, i will likely seek a new location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Peaceful Family Retreat

There is nothing that is more important to me than our annual Father's Day trip with all three of our adult children. Keuka Villa made this a fantastic year. The vibe was definitely 'family'...there was coffee on the deck with the family of ducks in the morning and a frolicking family of river otters every evening. The property is beautiful, clean and well equipped. The beds and furniture were comfortable. Jim was thoughtful and helpful with his recommendations for everything we could possibly need. I have and will continue to recommend the Villa to friends. It is definitely a 'unicorn' find. We generally don't go back to the same place and prefer to explore new areas every year. However, we may make an exception for Keuka Villa. Thank you, Jim. - Marc, Susan & family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

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

What. An. Amazing. Week.

Checked in with the kids (10 and 8) on the first few days. Took out the kayak and boat and splashed around in the water all day. Walked down to Lakeside Restaurant in under 5 mins. Great meal. We talked to Jim before our stay and he gave a great rundown of the area. Where to eat, shop, play…and where to take the kids for ice cream!!! AC units in each bedroom worked very well. We actually loved the east side of the lake. Not having the sun blasting you after a long day from 5-8 pm made the afternoons peaceful. By 5 o’clock, the dock was in the shade. You could relax and read in peace. The dock area was probably our favorite part of the place. It was so amazing to walk out the door and be immediately ON THE WATER. There was an issue with the cleaners not showing up before our arrival and the place was pretty messy from previous renter. But Jim was quick to respond when we told him. Instead of waiting for cleaners to show up, we just rolled up our sleeves and swept, vacuumed, sprayed down all the counters, and cleaned all the bathrooms. It only took a few hours and then we were ready to relax. A lot of people have commented about the steps being steep or difficult. I couldn’t disagree more. They were fine. I’ve been to a lot of places on the lake. I loved this setup where you don’t have to walk down steps to get to the water/dock every time you want to be out there. The only time you need to take the steps is to get to and from the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful Location - Disappointing Experience

Keuka Villa boasts an excellent location right by the lake, making it convenient for those looking to explore nearby wineries and distilleries. The dock provided a serene spot to enjoy coffee while taking in the lake view, and we especially enjoyed swimming in the crystal-clear waters. However, our overall experience was marred by a significant issue. Upon our arrival, we were disappointed to find that the Keuka Villa had not been cleaned. After contacting Jim, he managed to arrange for a cleaning crew to come the following day. It was disheartening to spend the initial hours of our vacation cleaning the house ourselves and then relocate our belongings the next day to accommodate the cleaning crew. We reached out to Jim, requesting a partial refund for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts, we received no response to our inquiries. When we eventually managed to speak with him a week after our stay, his response left much to be desired. Based on his previous interactions with other negative reviews, it appears he has a tendency to be confrontational and condescending. For instance, when we raised our concerns, Jim questioned why we didn't simply leave if we were dissatisfied upon arrival. It's worth noting that he enforces a 60-day cancellation policy, which would have left us out of both our planned vacation and a refund had we chosen to depart early. This type of response only added to our frustration and disappointment with the overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Close to the waters edge

Keuka villa literally sits right on the lake. Bright morning sun and shady afternoons. Parking for three cars and we were able to squeeze a fourth car in. You do have to cross the main road from parking but it’s not all that busy. I would not recommend bringing a pet as the cottage next door is a shared family place and some of the folks who come have a very unfriendly large black dog. We had to bring our dogs home, as there is no space to separate them. No beach access, So really no place for the dogs to enter/exit water or small children. No green yard at all. but a nice dock. Really honestly sleeps 4 comfortably. The pullout is in the main part of the cottage with a curtain separating it from kitchen. It was brand new but not comfortable enough for my adult son, we ended up buying an air mattress instead. Two singles are cots, which I’m sure would work for small children, but not a teenager or adult. Coffee maker was missing the basket and had a horrible leak, which flooded the counter every morning, it was apparently new, but not in working order, we were told there was a French press, but we did not look for it as we had coffee ground for coffee maker. Property has very poor cell reception which actually prevented me from contacting the owner with issues. I would only recommend this property for four adults or older children . We had bad luck with the pontoon as it is an older model and a bit finicky. My biggest concern was the dog next door. As we rented this property specifically because it was listed “pet friendly”.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil and Barbara M.

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

Beautiful place!

Great dock to sit on and fish. And that’s what we did. Everything was very convenient. All the stairs getting down to the cottage might be a problem eventually. Also the road being out down the street was some what of an inconvenience at times. Over all I would rent again. Bed was comfy. Kitchen very functional. Neil & Barb
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Fairport

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

Perfect lakefront getaway

Keuka Villa had everything we needed for a relaxing, lakefront vacation with family and friends. We had two adults and 5 teens, so having the optional boat to cruise around the lake was amazing. When we were at the cottage, we spent most of our time on the extra large deck swimming, fishing, playing games and around the campfire. The cottage had everything we needed and Jim was an excellent host. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

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

Beautiful setting

Owner was a wonderful communicator with lots of helpful suggestions about the area. Beds very comfortable and able to control temp well in the bedrooms with AC. Fans worked well downstairs (no ac). Stunning views! Lots and lots of stairs!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

rachel h.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice house for the cost

The location of the house is very nice being right on the water. Some downfalls were overall cleanliness, does not supply any linens/towels, not a very well stocked kitchen, and the 50 stairs to the house do become tiresome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Beautiful view

Loved the view. Enjoyed the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

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

Great host and waterfront place!

We had zero issues with our stay at this property. The host was great. Prospective customers may contact me if they want more details concerning our great vacation at Keuka Villa!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great vacation spot

Awesome experience and beautiful property. Great communication! Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Keuka Villa

Keuka villa is a great place to enjoy Lake time. You are right on the water. If it were not off season we would have gone swimming off the dock every day! Thanks Jim!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Loved our stay at Keuka Villa! Amazing views with comfortable house equalled a great vacation.

We had a great experience. 4 adults, 3 teens and a 10 years old had plenty of room. Neighbors were all nice and Jim was great to work with. Renting Large Marge the Party Barge was an added bonus from tubing to our nightly sunset cruise. We fell in love with Keuka Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Great Trip

Jim was great. Gave tips and lots of information about the area that was all accurate Relaxing on the dock watching the Lake was incredible! But yes, there really are 50 stairs down to house at waters edge!! Be prepared and believe Jim!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Exceeded expectations!

The house and the location were perfect! We loved our stay, the house had everything we needed to cook and was walking distance from a couple waterfront restaurants. We enjoyed being near so many wineries and spending everyday sitting by the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jim Andrews

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Why they chose this property

After several years of floating past quaint cottages, lovely lake houses and even estates we went from dreaming of owning our own small piece of QKA to purchasing the second property we toured. Its perfect lake location, charming layout, and most importantly the feeling as you look out the window- that you are sitting on the water, made it irresistible. We are pleased to be able to share a little bit of our favorite spot and hope you come to love Keuka Lake as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! The location on West Lake Road is close to wineries, breweries and the charming town of Hammondsport. Owner favorite, the Lakeside Restaurant is within walking distance; 0.1 miles down the road. For boaters, there is plenty of room to dock and several great restaurants are conveniently close via water. Fishermen: you are in a central location to any end of the lake.

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English
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