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Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away

Family-friendly slopeside fun with water park access

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Gorgeous log home with many amenities. Weather permitting, pool opens 5/24.
Plenty of parking up to 7 vehicles with a large deck and grill on it.
The pool is a large 36x16, non diving pool being 6ft to 3ft in depth.
There's plenty of parking for up to 7 vehicles.
Swimming, tanning, bonfires, badminton, swings, or relax in the hammock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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DERUYTER, NY
  • Place, DeRuyter Reservoir
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Turning Stone Casino
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Main Level Master BR

1 King Bed

2nd main level BR

1 Queen Bed

3rd Lower Level BR

1 Queen Bed

4th Lower Level BR - bunk bed

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Open loft BR

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away

We now have new living room furniture, two bathrooms with showers and a 1/2 bath along with a 16x30 deck! A queen bed has been added to the lower level as of May 2020. Also, as of summer 2018, we have a better lakefront that's bigger, more private and has wildlife galore for you nature lovers. In 2019, we installed a 18x36 pool ready to go weather permitting by Memorial Day weekend. It will be open through Labor Day. Weather permitting, we try to keep open through September and with our new solar heating, chances are good will be able to do so.

We strongly advise you to obtain trip insurance! 25% down is required to reserve your dates(non refundable) and the balance is paid on your credit card 90 days from your arrival. If your booking date is less than 90 days, the entire rental fee is due to reserve your dates. If you do not purchase damage insurance through the site, then your damage deposit will be your credit card information to be kept on file.

Ideal for church retreats. Discounts offered during the off season for them.

Before Accepting Any Reservation, A Phone Interview Is Required By The Owner.

DeRuyter Lake Area is ideal for biking, swimming, sailing, fishing, sleighing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, 2 downhill skiing centers and 4 golf courses are with in 15 min. Family reunions or vacations, wedding party, business retreats, and vacations. • kayaking, horseshoes, pool table. • 3200 Square feet • Acres with trails and scenic views, miles of snowmobile trails • several State Forests near by, tree swing and house for kids • High-speed wireless, • Large kitchen and HUGE living room • Cozy indoor fireplace and outdoor bonfire area, enormous dining room seating 12, DVD, VCR, TV • laundry room, unique kid's playroom they will love • Baseball Hall of Fame, Glimmer glass Opera and Fingerlake tours an hour away, Experience living in a post & beam cedar log home. 4 hrs from NYC, Buffalo, Montreal, Harrisburg

This Is A Non Smoking Home! No pets allowed being too many risks associated for our home, family and other guests. We are meticulous about cleanliness with frequent cleanings of carpet and upholstery along with airing out the house along with an air filtration machine running 24/7. House has in floor heating, so no air ducts that collect debris blowing into the air space of the home.

****We Are Not Interested In Renters Looking For A Beer Party Location, but People Who Understand Respect For Another's Home And Neighbors Even Though They Are 800 Ft Away.*****

With the home up the hill 800 ft from the road overlooking the lake, our lakefront is about 1 mile down the road that is private and spacious with 3 kayaks, canoe, rowboat, paddleboat and life jackets for your usage.

Sledding during the winter on our driveway is the best around. Pickup Truck taxi rides up our 800ft driveway in the winter for sledding cost extra. Your kids will love it!

DeRuyter Lake:: DeRuyter Lake is 10 miles south of Cazenovia tucked in the rolling hills of central New York. We are far enough in the country for privacy and yet only 30 minutes from the Syracuse, Cortland or Oneida city life. The Finger Lakes and Ithaca are less than a hour away also. Cooperstown is about 1hr, 20min. away.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

De Ruyter

Located in De Ruyter, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lorenzo State Historic Site and Manlius Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pratt's Falls County Park and Song Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of OZ and Ends, or check out an event or a game at JMA Wireless Dome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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DERUYTER, NY

What's nearby

  • DeRuyter Reservoir - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Syracuse University - 29 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Destiny USA - 36 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 43 min drive - 67.9 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 46 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shelly's Restaurant & Taproom - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rainbows Coalyard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Britain on the lake - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise getaway log home with pool - Cazenovia 10 min away located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in De Ruyter is on a lake, steps from DeRuyter Reservoir and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Cazenovia Lake and Lorenzo State Historic Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and fully stocked! Easy check in and wonderful owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Family vacation

My family had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. The view is breathtaking, we really enjoyed the pool, fire pit, deck, game room. The owner was quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, location, and incredible views! The house was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. Shawn was very responsive to questions. Pool was great. All and all, we’d highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Liz R.

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

Wonderful week with family

The home was large enough to fit 7 adults, two teens, and a toddler. The privacy was wonderful and the kids enjoyed the pool each day we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar B.

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

Great house

Great place, great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Wish I stayed longer.

Had a great time. Very roomy and plenty to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

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

Family trip

We had a great trip. Shawn was quick to respond to any questions. Beautiful view of the lake. Kids had fun with all the toys
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

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

Amazing place!!

Hands down best VRBO we have ever stayed at. This place has everything. Shawn ( The Owner) was great to communicate with. If you are having a family gathering in this area this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Great vacation getaway

We all had a great time. The owner was very attentive to any concerns. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The heated pool and lake access are added bonuses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Beautiful area

Very nice place with plenty of games etc to keep you busy. I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

2024 fam vaca

We were extremely pleased with the house, location and views. We didn’t have the best weather for the first few days, but there were plenty of games to choose from. We would definitely go back to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amm A.

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

Weekend getaway

Overall had a great time besides a few minor issues. Great communication with the host and the pool and view of the lake are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property! Location and view is absolutely stunning. Private location and we enjoyed the peace and quiet, especially sitting out on the awesome deck.The swimming pool, fire pit are wonderful and the house games and pool table were a huge hit with all our teens. Also really loved the living room with vaulted ceilings with a breathtaking view. We also appreciated how stocked the house was with house staples in the kitchen and shampoo, etc in the bathroom. Lake access is a mile down the road and the small dock is rotted (I stepped and it crumbled in one spot) so hopefully the owner will replace that soon. The kayaks and paddle boat were available but they were really dirty and difficult to maneuver into the water with the dock being rotted and no hose or water to wash them down or rack to keep them relatively clean. There is A/C in the home, but it takes a long time to cool down so hopefully the owner will cool down the home sooner for the next guests. It was hot our first day so it made it uncomfortable that first night. After that, it was great. Owner was really responsive and really nice. Overall, it was a wonderful week with lots of great memories. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystian E.

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

Great getaway

The house was great, more than enougn room for my family. Lots of activities to keep everyone busy. The pool by far was used the most. They literally provide everything but clothes & food. Made our stay great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

End of Summer Escape

Out weekend at Paradise Getaway was just what we expected. The kitchen was very well-stocked with utensils, pots, pans,etc. The beds were clean and there were ample towels for all 11 of us. Having the pool, the anmazing view of the lake, and fabulous weather took it up a level. It was the break that everyone needed and that is why we give it a 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

An Excellent Vacation Home for Families with Children

Our stay at the DeRuyter Lake House was perfect. The kids loved the playroom, games, toys, craft supplies and swing set. We also loved the pool and pool deck with furniture and water toys. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Hoping to rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Great property! Perfect location

This home was a perfect place to have our group of friends with family and children visit for the weekend. Having grown up in DeRuyter, it was nice to have a place close to home to get back together. There is plenty of room to sleep and entertain. The games and play room for the kids made it that much more enjoyable for the children. Perfect location over looking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Genesis D.

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

Family Weekend Getaway

Property provided our family a great weekend escape. Owner was very friendly and met us at property for complete tour. Was responsive to any needs. Awesome place for kids with games, toys, outdoor area and pool. Would definitely consider returning and recommending to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrice R.

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

Beautiful Log Home

The log home was even better than the pictures. We all had a wonderful time at the pool, fishing, hiking and just relaxing. My 2yr old grandson also had a great time - SO much for him to do. He loved the playhouse. Shawn was very welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee Y.

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

Perfect!

The property is everything as advertised and more. Great overall experience with family as we had our short stay over a graduation weekend. Owners were very prompt and accommodating and property was well stocked and clean (not to mention the spectacular view of the lake you wake up to every day). We only wish we had more time to explore the lake and area….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

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

Very clean home

We stayed at this home for Colgate parent weekend. The house was immaculate and the home owner, Shawn, was very easy to work with. He offered us a late checkout and was happy to accommodate an early checkin. The experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R. H.

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

Pool Party

A great vacation with our family of kids and grandkids. Host was clear with instructions and responded to questions or issues as needed. Besides check-in and check-out only needed to make one stop to check pool settings and get the garbage. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Wakefield

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

DeRuyter lake home with pool

The property is wonderful, and well equipped with everything imaginable in the kitchen, as advertised, including basic spices/seasonings, pasta, potatoes. So many small appliances are available in the cabinets. Beds were comfortable. All towels, sheets, etc. were provided. So convenient, very quiet and Shawn is a very responsive owner. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mimi g.

The Perfect Vacation

We stayed in this house the first week of August with two families with and five little kids (ranging 0-4). This house had everything we needed for our group. From toys to games to the beautiful large yard complete with a swing-set and sandbox everyone was kept busy. The lake is down the road which was great as we felt it was safer with the little kids. There was a nice grassy area for the kids to play on at the lakefront and plenty of boats to go around. Thank you Shawn our great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Calm and relaxing

There were 6 adults and 3 children 1 ,5,6 the toys for the children was unbelievable ,the deck or pool area to enjoy a cup of coffee or read a book was breathtaking. We swam everyday . Cazenovia was a hop skip and a jump. Fresh produce from farms around the area was so good. Shawn had emergency fire blankets outside by the grill and in the kitchen we had never seen any before and fortunately we didn’t need them but when we returned home we ordered them for all our family members . Thank you Shawn for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Skeele

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The land this house resides was my grandfather's 100 acre lot bought in the late 1930's and put in a family trust for future generations. With God's hand of provision, I moved my family back to the lake to raise buying 6 acres overlooking the lake. My older brother and I built this log home in 2002.

My wife and I homeschooled our kids. I'm part owner of the family insurance agency established by my grandfather in 1957 being a 3rd generation owner desiring to carry on the multi-generational vision.

I grew up on the other side of the lake, went to Houghton College in western NY, started my own business for 13 years and moved back in 2001 to nurture and expand my family insurance agency.

Why they chose this property

This Post & Beam Cedar Log Home speaks for itself. It's private, isolated, custom made with a layout that is open and spacious being ideal for family reunions or retreats. For me, it's like coming home to a vacation property everyday. The view of God's creation and animals outside standing anywhere in the house is breath taking. With deer, foxes, rabbits, turkeys, eagles and hawks, you never know what you're going to wake up to or see during the day. We have awesome sunsets as we relax from the day's events giving thanks reflecting at the wonder and beauty around us.

You have a great variety of activities with family and friends. Enjoy the lakefront 1 mile down the road with swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and lake scenery. Up at the house, we have a pool(2019), big bonfires with wood supplied, gas grill some steak, rest in the hammock, play horseshoes & badminton, roast some smores,(we supply the materials and long forks) tell campfire stories and jokes or just enjoy the scenery.

Inside, play some pool/ping pong while watching a game, use the exercise equipment, nap, enjoy the open spacious rooms and deck. Oh, and enjoy the scenery overlooking the lake.

We have a beautiful playroom for the kids, barbie house, play on the swing set, sandbox, games galore and wifi.

All this is just at the house. Syracuse, Cortland and Oneida are just 1/2 hour away. Ski resorts, golf courses, state forests with trails for hiking, biking and skiing, elegant restaurants 12 minutes away and true Italian pizza 5 minutes away.

During the winter, our 800 ft driveway is the best sledding path in all central NY!

All four seasons provide refreshing perspectives about this creation made just for us. We look forward to sharing it with you for a spell.

What makes this property unique

A restful, peaceful, tranquil, fun, spacious, Post & Beam Cedar Log Home experience awaits you, family and friends. Call me with your questions and how we can make this an ideal vacation.

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