The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay

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A room with a view of a lake, a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.
A lakeside scene with a dock, a bench, and a fire pit with logs.
A small yellow house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of a lake and grassy area.
A playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fair Haven Beach State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fair Haven, NY
  • Place, Little Sodus Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fair Haven Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New York State Fairgrounds
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Wright's Landing Marina and Battle Island State Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Fair Haven Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oswego Speedway or Fulton Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Fair Haven, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Sodus Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 26 min drive - 30.9 km
  • del Lago Resort & Casino - 48 min drive - 67.0 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 58 min drive - 77.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pleasant Beach Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stick And Rudder Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Bo's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Cove Restaurant Resort & Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Pizza & Sub Shop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Yellow Cottage" waterfront Little Sodus/Fair Haven Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sterling cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Little Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario. Fair Haven Beach State Park is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow Cottage Stay

My wife and I had a wonderful stay in the Yellow Cottage, everything about it was great, including location and access to Fair Haven Bay as well as the State Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Al was a great guest. He and his wife left the cottage in excellent condition . I welcome their return to the “Yellow Cottage” and sharing more stories about Fair Haven and the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the bay and near the state park. The property was exactly as advertised. The host was excellent with communication and responding to questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you Steven . I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Yellow Cottage. You were a wonderful guest and took very good care of the cottage. I would welcome you back anytime ! Lynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and cozy cottage. Great location on the bay. We particularly enjoyed the new patio

Great rental. We plan to rent this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Phil. I look forward to hosting you again. Thank you. Lynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage with spectacular view!

We loved the Yellow Cottage! Perfect for the two of us. Wonderful location and the view is the bay is fabulous! Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
So glad you enjoyed the Yellow Cottage. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Did not want to leave!

Great’
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay at the “Yellow Cottage” . Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Yellow Cottage is Amazing.

The owners are absolutely wonderful people.As well as one of the most beautiful views and best fishing spots I know.The yellow cottage clean,comfortable felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Yellow Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location with beautiful views.

The Yellow Cottage was the perfect place for my husband and I to stay while visiting friends in Fair Haven. Although we did not cook, the kitchen was well stocked. The screened porch was a wonderful spot to relax and look out across the lawn to Little Sodus Bay. Lynn made the process of renting super easy and she and Kevin could not have been nicer. Look forward to going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
You were wonderful guests. We hope to see you again. Thank you. Lynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Property

I can’t say enough about this amazing property. Lynn was absolutely amazing from the moment we booked to the moment we left. The yellow cottage is just e enough to the park that we could walk or ride bikes. But we didn’t need to go anywhere. The Yellow Cottage was equipped with everything we needed. The dock was fun to launch our SUPs or fish off of. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2020
Thank you. I look forward to the next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Cozy

Our hostess provided excellent communication not only about the cottage but also local life. She accommodated every request and answered each and every question. The cottage well-suited our needs. It was clean, comfortable, afforded beautiful views and had everything we could need. We look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking good care of the “Yellow Cottage”. I look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the yellow cottage!

The yellow cottage was a perfect getaway..Every thing was perfect..Cottage was quaint..very clean and well stocked. The cottage was right on little sodus bay excellent fishing, kayaking, spectacular views and beautiful sunsets..Location was close by the village..nearby restaurants winery, shops, groceries, ice cream and walking distance to Fairhaven State Park. We met so many friendly people..Lynn thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cottage with us..We truly enjoyed our stay..and will definitely be back. You were a wonderful about communicating and allowed us to check in early..and offered us to stay longer. Fairhaven is really a beautiful area..I would definitely give this vacation 5 stars and would recommend this perfect get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay at the "Yellow Cottage". You were wonderful guests, leaving the cottage clean and neat. Washing the sheets and towels was really appreciated. Fair Haven is a very beautiful and special place. We are so happy you enjoyed the area and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our million dollar view from our Yellow Cottage was exactly what we wanted. The view of the Bay was our back yard! Our host and her family were perfect and wonderful The cottage was adorable, clean and cozy. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cozy with beautiful views

a very pleasant stay and convenient to our points of interest
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ontario Trip

Enjoyed our stay. All went well
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely setting

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. It was as good as the listing reads, if not better! It was a chilly day, so we turned on the space heater right away and were warm in no time. Fair Haven should come with a warning, though - once here, we never want to leave! Thank you, Lynn, for sharing this beautiful spot with us. Phil & Judy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great fishing

Location is great views and fishing were fabulous. Neighbors were friendly and helpful with local places to go. House was clean spacious. One day was cold and rainy so we stayed in to watch movies. The furniture was not the most comfortable. Everything else was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful stay at the yellow cottage. We were looking for a place for our family to disconnect from electronics and the usual running around back home and reconnect as a family. This was the perfect place. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed to grill out or to cook indoors. The views from the backyard were amazing. We caught some of the best sunsets and enjoyed just chilling by the lake and reading a book or watching the boats go by. The owners were very responsive before arrival and during our stay. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Celebrated our 25th anniversary at the “yellow cottage”…everything was perfect. Quiet, peaceful and the fishing was excellent!! Thank you for everything Lynn!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories

My husband and 2 grand children ages 8 and 6 had a great time at the yellow cottage....easy check in and the cottage was spotless. The kids had so much fun jumping off the dock and playing some wiffle ball and other games in the large yard. I loved the swing where I enjoyed my morning coffee. We took bike rides to Fair Haven State Park and the kids loved the beach and the hiking trails and playgrounds. Village of Fair Haven is close enough to bike ride but we drove into town becasue we always needed to pick up something....I would highly recommend the yellow cottage. Lynn and Kevin are a lovely couple and we all had such a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow cottage is a must!

Beautiful cottage with gorgeous view of the lake. The cottage was very clean and everything we needed for our family vacation. Walking distance of the park and beach! Lynn and her husband are very accommodating and were lovely to chat with. We will rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot and host

We had a lovely week at this sweet cottage. Lynn puts a lot of thought into making the cottage feel comfortable for her guests: sending reminders for the stay, marking how to use items in the house, and a well equipped kitchen and cottage. The place itself is adorable, with a larger living room area and a sunroom that was my favorite room, day or night. Lynn and her husband live behind the cottage and her sister lives beside it. Both are very friendly and kind, yet give you privacy as well. If you need anything, they are happy to help. The house does not have air conditioning, but it gets cool with a all-house fan that circulates the cool air from outside quickly throughout the space. I rented kayaks to top off the week--those are not provided there. The view of the water and the sunsets across the bay made this place especially wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Thank you Stephanie for taking good care of the “ Yellow Cottage. “ I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you and your family again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice cottage and beautiful view of Sodus Bay

Very nice stay. The property owner was very responsive to our questions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow Cottage

We had a great time staying at the Yellow Cottage - Lynn was a great host, providing quick communication and a friendly welcome. This cottage suited our needs well and we loved the view of the water, the large yard, and fire pit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, family friendly home in great location!

We had a wonderful stay at the yellow cottage. Check in was easy and Lynn was there to greet us and give us helpful information about our stay and the neat location we were in. Everything was clean and comfortable, the kitchen had anything you could need, the big windows were lovely, and it was very family friendly for our two year old. The fire pit and grill were great to have, and the views of the bay were beautiful. The location is excellent for exploring all the area had to offer. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Fair Haven

Very nice place to relax. Owners were very helpful. Would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Yellow Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PERFECT LITTLE COTTAGE ON THE LAKE

We really enjoyed our week at the yellow cottage. We stayed in August so it was a little warm at night, other than mother nature not cooperating, the cottage had everything we needed. Lynn was a great host, her house is right behind the cottage so when I called and asked if the cottage had an iron, she said, no and she happily loaned me her personal iron and ironing board.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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