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Lots of privacy. Drive down to the beach.

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."

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 482 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Romulus, NY

Sampson State Park8 min walk
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates11 min drive
Fox Run Vineyards34 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)59 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

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."

Property manager

Cindy Lont

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 Lodi Point State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Romulus, NY

What's nearby

Sampson State Park - 8 min walk
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 11 min drive
Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 22 min drive
Cayuga Lake - 25 min drive
Fox Run Vineyards - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 11 min drive
Seneca Stag Brewing - 38 min drive
Fox Run Vineyards - 34 min drive
Ports Market & Cafe - 25 min drive
Vonnie's Boathouse - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Nov 2023

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

Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I had a wonderful long weekend celebrating our anniversary together at Cindy’s cottage. The size and layout were perfect, and the view is outstanding! We appreciated that it was very clean; you can really tell Cindy cares about the space. It felt like being in paradise, even when we encountered a somewhat chilly and wet weekend. We would love to stay again in the future and would recommend it to any couple(s) looking for a beautiful Seneca Lake getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Q.

6 Nov 2023

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

Amazing fall getaway

Wonderful to hear the lake from the bedroom window. Excellent view and private. Very comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin M T.

17 Oct 2023

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

Lake side relaxation

Truly Wonderful host ! Cindy was always available to answer questions and guide us for places to explore. Her home provided all the comforts needed for our stay. Having the Lake view right outside was wonderful! Our puppy being able to come along was also critically important to us. Wonderful relaxing stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

13 Oct 2023

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

Great quick anniversary weekend

My wife and I had a great time at the lake house! Cindy is a superb host and the lake house is very clean, comfortable, and of course has amazing views and access to the lake. We will definitely come back, and next time bring our dog!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

9 Oct 2023

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

Excellent place to stay. On the lake and close to many activities.

Perfect weather and enjoyed the firepit after a busy day.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Lont

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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