This house is amazing: clean, spacious, well equipped. No road noise even though it is closer to the road than the lake. Views, landscaping, flowers and herbs, wonderful lawn spaces for relaxing and playing. The gravel road down to the lake is walkable but we usually took a car down to the right away because there are many steps-about 70-and after swimming and kayaking you might appreciate a ride back up the hill to the house. Two kayaks, a paddle board, adult life jackets, a raft besides the dock and another deck with benches in the shade provide the stage for hours of fun. It was a great family vacation. The kitchen was really well equipped. We cooked most of our meals and grilled. Skaneateles is 9 miles north but the drive is an easy one with great views. Owner was easy to contact and very attentive to our needs. I would readily stay again if I can afford to. Really a perfect spot!