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Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!

Lakefront holiday home in Aurora with kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Aurora, NY

Place, Wells College
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Cayuga Lake
Place, Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes
‪9 min drive‬
Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!

Enjoy all the comforts of home, in this charming, historic home whose backyard is Cayuga Lake with swimming, fishing and boating off the dock and bonus glorious sunsets at your door! Expansive backyard with swing set and basketball court, dock with built in seating, patio with grill, fire pit lakeside.
Settle into this roomy home with a bright sunny eat-in kitchen and attached screened-in porch overlooking the lake, a classic dining and living room and a family room with flat screen cable tv. Wifi and hi speed cable through the house.
Upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms that will sleep ten people in peace and privacy with individual ac unit except in the twin sunroom and the kitchen which opens to a screened porch.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is on the waterfront. WeBeTilin' Studios and It's A Wonderful Life Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Point Winery and Bright Leaf Vineyard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Aurora, NY

What's nearby

Wells College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Long Point Winery - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
Cayuga Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 41.8 km
Buttonwood Grove Winery - 58 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dugan's Country Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬6 min drive
‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬45 min drive
‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬51 min drive
‪Aurora Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Wells College. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Excellent Stay

We had a blast at this property. Perfect location and great yard for activities. Thank you to our host Jacci who was very helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

11 Jul, 2025

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

Woolystock 2025

293 Main was a perfect location to host a family reunion. Three other families rented close by and we enjoyed cook-outs together while relaxing in the sun porch or the large shaded yard. The dock access was perfect for our "water taxi" - the pontoon boat that we shared to go swimming snd wine tasting. The house is roomy, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Jacci was extremely helpful both before and after we arrived. A great time was had by all!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

19 Jul, 2023

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property and so easy to communicate with the managers. This is a really great place and we would love to return.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

s o.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely house on the lake

The house was excellent for a family group. We were there for a week and there was plenty of room to spread out and comfortable places to gather. We especially enjoyed the screened porch. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

16 Jul, 2020

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

Lovely Home

We were very pleased with this rental property. The home is both spacious and charming. We loved the large yard and great swimming right off of the dock. The property was clean and very nicely appointed--I highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing family get together on the lake

This is a wonderful property. We had ages 3weeks to 77 and everyone agreed it was a wonderful spot for a family reunion. Property manager EXTREMELY responsive. If I could give more than 5 stars we would!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

29 Jul, 2021

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

Week in Aurora

This house is amazing. It is older home and Has been taken very good care of. There were 10 of us with plenty of room for all. Yard was fantastic with easy access to the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Great place for friends and family!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the McGuire House! Lovely property and we'll kept grounds. Coffee on the sun porch or dock in the morning was just perfect. House was well appointed and had everything we needed for the week. Jacci and Vergil were fantastic and so helpful when we had questions. Surrounding town was quaint with great restaurants within walking distance. The house is historic (1906) and has the feel of an old-fashioned family getaway home. The furnishings are dated and some things are well-worn, but it fits with the age and feel of the home itself. All of the bedrooms are on the top floor with only one bathroom to share, but we just had certain people use the bathrooms on the middle and bottom floor and it worked out just fine. Tons of towels and supplies, and enough of everything to have a full house with friends and family. All appliances worked well, including BBQ and firepit on the patio - highly recommend grilling and doing smores by sunset!! Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend this place to anyone! Sally and Alan Nixon

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather w.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful home in charming town.

Family and friends enjoyed a peaceful week along the lake. House is as described. Very clean with beautiful historic charm. Plenty of room for the 7 adults in my group. The lawn between the house is very generous. We set up our Corn hole and Bocce ball games with plenty of room to spare. The dock is also very generous in size but quite a drop to get into the water. Launching kayaks might not be the easiest thing off of that dock. There is also no place to walk into the water if you’re looking to get your feet wet. Minor inconvenience but if you have small children, it’s worth noting. Overall, we loved the house and the town. Jacci was a pleasure to communicate with and went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. The neighbors were the friendliest we’ve come across in the various towns we’ve stayed on the finger lakes. All that passed by said hi and stopped to chat as we enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch. I would definitely recommend this home and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

21 Oct, 2021

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

Good stay

As advertised

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

12 Aug, 2021

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

We had a wonderful time at the property.

This is one of our best vacations as a family we’ve ever had. Wonderful house and backyard. Kids caught fish off the dock.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

1 Aug, 2021

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

Great location to relax and enjoy outdoor activities

We really enjoyed our week here. The property manager gets an A+ for communication and responsiveness. The location is great, walking distance to a few restaurants and a close drive to waterfalls, parks, wineries, breweries, etc. Highly recommend renting a boat to enjoy this location fully. The house is big enough for a large family and very comfortable. The house needs a few upgrades here and there but overall a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

David S., Danbury

6 Sept, 2020

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

Love the lake

Overall 4 stars. I think it could be 5 star with a few upgrades to the kitchen, pots/pans for cooking, better beds, addition of a fire pit, and perhaps a lower per night charge. Overall a nice place but there might be better value for the money if you are looking across the finger lakes or Adirondack area. Of course if they have no trouble renting it out then that is what the market is willing to pay. The house is situated right on the lake and the dock was in very good Shape. Easy for us to get out on the kayak and our paddleboards. Sunsets were amazing. The piece of property is beautiful and it’s lakefront location is ideal. A village market and restaurant are in very close walking proximity and made it easy to pick up take out and other items. The tv setup is a little older so we couldn’t access any streaming service we have (hbo, netlfix etc). The back screened in porch was a nice spot to chill after sundown. Not a critique of the house but the water Quality on Cayuga is a little hit or miss. Noticeable blue green algae that shut down the local town beach and local college dock. The locals didn’t mind swimming in it though. It wasn’t terrible. We’ve spent time on Owasco, great sacandaga etc and Cayuga quality seemed to be the lowest of those. We did have some good days though and had no problem swimming and paddleboarding. The hostess Jacci was wonderful meeting us at checkin, giving us a quick tour of everything and was very easy to Communicate with via text. We had a very pleasant stay overall.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

20 Jul, 2019

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

Stay at the lake

This was out first family vacation at a lake and we had a fabulous time. Having the boat dock allowed us to bring our boat and the being on the lake everyday was spectacular. We found a few restaurants and a few wineries, swam, tubes and just enjoyed the beauty of being on the water. Aurora is a darling town and we did not have to get in our car as we walked every where. The property managers, Jacci and Virgil, were so helpful and provided us with all the information we needed to enjoy our vacation.Wonderful family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

1 Jun, 2018

Fantastic graduation weekend on Cayuga Lake

Over the Memorial Day Weekend our family stayed with Aurora Main Stays at the 293 Main Street location which is a beautiful six bedroom home conveniently located within walking distance of the restaurants in the Town of Aurora and right on Cayuga Lake with a fantastic views of the sunsets from the screened in porch. We were there to celebrate our son's graduation from Cornell with our extended family. We had a great time at the graduation, visiting local vineyards and relaxing at the lake. Jacci Farlow was a great hostess and very responsive to our requests. We hope to return for another visit and will definitely work through Aurora Main Stays and Jacci.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlee D.

5 Sept, 2017

Funrestville

Homeowners Jacci and Virgil were spot on anything we needed from beginning till end. Jacci met us on arrival and showed us the house, which is so much better than trying to find everything on our own, saved us so much time. Family of 12 ages 20s to 80s all had a wonderful time swimming, floating, rowing, grilling, games and sight seeing. The house is amazing with so much room and room for all, best was no waiting for a bathroom. My favorite spot was the rocking chair on the wonderful front porch in the night breeze with the trees singing, and then on Sunday morning with my cup of coffee watching families walking together to church. A vacation spot for all.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

6 Jul, 2016

Great Experience, can't wait to go back

6 couples rented the house for the July 4th holiday and had an unbelievable time. The house was huge and the backyard was amazing. If you are looking for a relaxing lake house vacation this is the property for you.

About the host

Hosted by Jacci & Virgil

This was originally the home of Polly and Henry McGuire and is still owned by the family. My husband Virgil and I proudly manage this wonderful home. We have hosted vacation rentals since 2011 and love welcoming guests and sharing the quaint and quixotic nature of Aurora. Our company is Aurora MainStays and we own/manage nine properties along Main Street all the way to Long Point State Park. Anything we can do for making a guests stay comfortable is what we are about. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

This property has an exceptionally large backyard with great play space for kids and adult retreat spots as well. It's ideally situated in the middle of the village with access to a golf course, shopping, eateries and wineries in and near Aurora.

What makes this property unique

Aurora is like no other small town, and we do mean small, it's just 3 miles long but balances beautiful, stately mansions along with charming village homes. It's quiet but enlivened with lots to do in a relaxed atmosphere. You can easily spend a week exploring the Finger Lakes region from here.