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Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Lots of privacy.  Drive down to the beach.
So close to the water. 10 feet.
New dock.  100 feet out onto beautiful Seneca Lake.
Umbrella with table and chairs on side deck.
A second deck with table and chairs in the shade.  My guests call it "The Cafe."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 481.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Romulus, NY
  • Place, Sampson State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.

Guests tell me the photos don't do the cottage and property justice. Read our reviews. Very private. Clean. Lots of space. Drive down to the beach. The East side of Seneca Lake has lots of sun and beautiful sunsets. 100 foot dock. New windows, doors and mini-split ac/heat. Ten miles from Geneva for shopping, movies, and food. Two Five Star restaurants within 15 miles. Each year we renovate another part of our little cottage and many of our guests and their pets return every year. One bedroom with two double beds and a large living room with one pull out couch can sleep 4. Cottage is 880 square feet so best for 2-4 people. Minimum stay is 3 nights except July and August when we only rent by the week (Saturday 3 pm to Saturday 10 am). Cozy but may be too small for anyone 6 foot 2 or over. New kitchen appliances, cupboards, air conditioning, and microwave. We added a pellet stove for visits in the early spring or late fall for wine tours, an aluminum boat for fishing, a canoe and 2 kayaks for sunsets on the lake. For further information, call or e-mail me. It is a lovely place to relax.


Enjoy the quiet - pets welcome. Guests and their pets return every year. One of the few places with no stairs to the lake. Everyone enjoys swimming in the lake, laying on the dock, visiting the wineries (we have three within 7 miles and a brewery) and local restaurants. Others have ventured to Ithaca, Rochester, and Canandaigua to visit museums, gourmet restaurants, and historic sites. The bedroom is above the lake so when you wake up in the morning, you can see right onto the lake. The kitchen and dining area are on the bottom floor and look right onto the water. There are many places to walk including a two mile hike up to Sampson State Park.

If you need to get away from the stress of your life, this is the place.

Enjoy the Lake: This is NOT for you IF you want a high energy vacation. See the herons land on the dock each evening and the ducklings come by each morning. The waves will rock you to sleep. Swim and kayak during the day. Take out the rowboat to fish. Have beach fires at night and visit our many wonderful wineries, breweries, and restaurants nearby. WIFI but no cable TV (just DVD movies). We suggest you relax and get away. This is truly the country and as our friend Simon says, "They aren't building any more lakes."

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter will be assessed charges for any damages other than normal use. No vehicles larger pick-up truck, unlicensed vehicles, ATVs or loud cycles.
No disturbance to neighbors, adjoining properties or general area. No more than 3 vehicles, including those belonging to the renter.
Minimum stay three nights.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Romulus

Located in Romulus, this cottage is on a lake. Cayuga Lake and Sampson State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center or Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Romulus, NY

What's nearby

  • Sampson State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 18 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Keuka Lake - 42 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 44 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Cornell University - 54 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪War Horse Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Zugibe Vineyards - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sampson State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Zugibe Vineyards and Three Brothers Wineries and Estates. Rose Hill Mansion and Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Lont

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My family purchased the property in the 1960s and over the years we added rooms and renovated what was a little boathouse into a full functioning cottage right on the lake. No one is allowed to build this close to the lake anymore but we were grandfathered since the building was here before that ruling. Each year I add something new. In 2015, it was a 100 foot permanent dock, new doors and new windows. In 2018, I added mini-split air conditioning and a bay window in the bedroom. In 2019, we reinforced the beach front and put on a new roof. In 2015, I retired from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where I had been a professor since 1984. Some people retire to the south. I retired back home to the north. I have two adult children who help me with the cottage. I have been renovating and renting this cottage for 14 years. It has been great meeting nice people (and their pets) and having them return year after year. Each year I make a photo book which highlights the dogs who have stayed that past season.

Why they chose this property

The difference between this cottage and the others on the lake is the location. It is very private with over 250 feet of lake shore just for you. There are no stairs going down to the lake like other cottages. You walk out the door, two steps off the deck and you are 6 feet from the water. You park your car down on the beach. It is private, quiet, and you can relax. No landline phones, no cable. Lots of DVDs, CDs, books, swimming, sun, and boating. Want to leave work behind? This is the place.

What makes this property unique

My parents always had a house on Seneca lake for summers. After 45 years, I finally live on the lake year round. The cottage property is so beautiful. I love the fires at night, the sunsets and swimming off the dock. Every night is a different sunset.

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