Please note: during the summer season, we are only able to accept a Sunday-Sunday reservation.
Enjoy the ambiance of the Adirondacks yet the sophistication of fine dining, broadway quality musicals and a world class music festival in one of the most quaint villages in the Fingerlakes. Sit on the front deck among the hemlocks and you may see our resident eagles, or enjoy the afternoon sun on the back patio overlooking your own private waterfall in our ravine! Hike or drive up to the nearby 90 foot tall Carpenter's waterfall. Explore with one of our 4 kayaks, or dock your boat on our mooring (May1-Oct 1) and motor up to town to dock at the town's pier where you can shop and enjoy local eateries. Or stay home and catch some bass off the dock! We are a 20 minute drive from downtown Skaneateles. If its raining, indulge in a massage and yoga class at Mirbeau Spa in town, or just veg in our covered open air hot tub and open porch overlooking the lake . Nearby are famous Fingerlakes Wineries, several golf courses, public tennis courts, and Sunday polo matches. In August enjoy the renowned Skaneateles Festival featuring 3 nights weekly of classical music. If you prefer muscial theater the Merry-Go-Round Theater hosts broadway class muscials. Rent a party boat from the local marina to tool around our beautiful lake with mansions on the north and more flora/fauna to the south. We have plenty of parking.
In addition to 5 private bedrooms, there is a common sleeping area downstairs that has 4 queen beds separated by curtains and half walls. It is available upon request for 300$ weekly charge for parties who have mostly adults/older teens and for whom bunk beds/futon would be uncomfortable! Otherwise the room is locked. The max occupancy REMAINS 14 due to SEPTIC concerns. Security deposit will be witheld if max occupancy not observed. (PS- we live next door, for better or worse, and keep an eye, as we understand this is tempting to "just have a couple extra".)
The lake is not swim-ready until mid-June unless you are a very hardy soul! Prior to then we just love sunning on the dock and boating. Fall is one of the most beautiful and peaceful seasons to enjoy this private retreat. This property has a seasonal road. If there is snow in late fall/early spring (rare but possible!), we will happily refund your deposit as we cannot guarantee access as the road is not plowed. We take out the dock extension/floating dock/mooring sometime before late September; please let us know if you are bringing a boat.