Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 778 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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Homer, NY

Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A family setting. Enjoy morning coffee and evening barbecues on deck overlooking the lake! Historic railcar built in 1936 by Budd and located on Skaneateles in 1976 has been completely refurbished-including charming oak and cherry interior cut and planked in the property. Property features large 20' X 40' dock on 198' of private lakefront. Pebbled beach at lakefront allows for easy wading into the lake. Many upgrades completed in 2018. Enjoy time in the most unique rental property that Skaneateles has to offer!

Keywords: Railcar, Skaneateles, rental, lake, fishing, boating, family, cabin, house

Property manager

Ian DeSouza

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pet-friendly

Water view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Homer, NY

Getting around

Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

1820 House - 18 min drive
Glen Haven Restaurant - 4 min drive
Heuga's Alpine - 32 min drive
Colonial Lodge at Bear Swamp - 15 min drive
The Loft - 34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake?

As of 20 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake on 16 May 2024 start from AU$841.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Surprisingly spacious Historic Railcar on Beautiful Skaneateles Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Skaneateles Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Niles Town Hall and Bahar Nature Preserve. Carpenter Falls and Bear Swamp State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn B., Homer, NY

29 July 2023

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

Great time at the Lake!

We had a wonderful time Fishing, Boating, swimming Grandkids had a ball and cant wait until next year. Thank you Ian 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

16 July 2023

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

July 4th Getaway

My friend and I were looking to get away for a few days with our kids and dogs. This was a perfect little getaway! We enjoyed sitting on the deck but most all the amazing dock looking out onto Skaneateles Lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey B.

6 July 2023

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

So Much Fun!

We had a wonderful time at the railcar. It is surprisingly spacious! It so cool to see all the old features that have been kept intact in the railcar. Everything was very clean and it was amazing that all the supplies we needed were there (sheets, towels, dishes, etc.). It was a hot and humid day but the A/C kept the inside comfortable. Just note, the railcar is across the quiet road from the water/dock, so not on the water itself. We hope to stay again next summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mike M., Lyndonville

15 June 2023

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

Peaceful as it gets

We (6 adults) came and stayed during the week for a relaxing 3 days. The property owner was excellent to work with. We watch eagles in a nest just south of the cabin in a large pine. We kayaked around the southern end of the lake. Used the camp as a base for several outings. Had a BBQ and campfire. The novelty of staying in the train car was also a unique experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

2 Sept 2022

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

Very happy with accommodations. Large dock on the water was great for relaxing, swimming

Great experience

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ian DeSouza

We are local residents with a property further up the lake. My children have all grown up on and around the lake, and regard it as a special place. The railcar was our lake cottage for the better part of ten years, and very much a part of us now.

Why they chose this property

Its unique and rustic. Comfortable for a longer stay, we have had visitors who lived there for six months and loved it, and easy for a short one or two night novelty stay at the end or beginning of a longer holiday elsewhere. Fishing, boating, swimming are fantastic in this notably pristine glacial lake; in fact, we drink from it untreated.

What makes this property unique

The views, sounds, ambiance around the property are soothing and lovely. Its a relaxing place, with most of the comforts of home out in the woods, by a lake....and what is there not to love about sleeping in an authentic railway carriage with history. A fire in the pit on the lawn outside the car just makes for the perfect way to unwind and end the day. The setting is rustic, after all it is a setting in the woods with many of the sounds and feel of a nature based setting that has included a nesting pair of Bald Eagles nearby, deer, foxes, different varieties of water fowl and the other creatures you would expect in such a setting.