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Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown

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Lakefront Kayak Shack: 2 Units available. Each unit has 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
View from front of house. Located across the the Cove resort.
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sylvan Beach, NY
  • Place, Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lake House Casino at Sylvan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Erie Canal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown

**HOUSE IS A DUPLEX: Each floor is rented separately.

UPPER UNIT: Perfectly positioned ON THE WATER in the heart of DOWNTOWN Sylvan Beach, located on Clifford Ave across from the Cove Resort and parallel to Eddie's restaurant on Main St. The Kayak Shack offers both tranquility and convenience — a quiet waterfront setting just steps from all the excitement of Sylvan Beach.

SECOND (UPPER) FLOOR Features:
Lakefront property with beautiful waterfront views
Private boat (up to 45ft - available upon request only) and Jetski Dock
Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, nightlife, amusement park, and Lake House Casino
Large eat-in kitchen with full-size and small appliances, plus a Keurig
Washer/dryer, shared grill, and spacious deck overlooking the water
Kayaks available to use free of charge
Wi-Fi and Cable TV
Linens, towels, and outdoor chairs included
Quiet, relaxing setting perfect for couples, families, or friends
Pet free property

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Living Room: Sectional sofa

Water Access:
Enjoy dock access for kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. Please notify us if you plan to dock a boat during your stay. EZ Dock can dock one boat with a max length of 45 feet, and has a jet ski and kayak launch.

Heating & Cooling:
The home features a wall-mounted mini-split system and electric baseboard heaters for heat. For cooling, the main living area is air-conditioned with the mini-split, while the bedrooms have window units and ceiling fans to keep things comfortable.

***Please note: This home is a duplex, and each floor is rented separately.

***Stair Access to Second Floor:
The second-floor unit is accessed by an outdoor staircase. Guests who have difficulty with stairs should review the listing photos carefully to ensure accessibility.

Oneida County, NY Property Registration#: STR-00167

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
House rules to know prior to booking: As much as we love our furry friends, this rental has a strict no pet policy. No smoking. No parties.
Please let us know if you’re bringing a boat. Only one floor can reserve at a time. The EZ dock can accommodate one boat, jet ski and kayak.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-00167
Property # 2423601vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Sylvan Beach

Located in Sylvan Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oneida Community Mansion House and Erie Canal Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Verona Beach State Park and Old Erie Canal Historic State Park. Sylvan Beach Amusement Park and Gold Rush Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Sylvan Beach, NY

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Amusement Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Lake House Casino at Sylvan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Erie Canal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gold Rush Adventure Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Verona Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rome Station - 27 min drive
  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flo's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freedoms Hog Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drunken King - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown on 31 July 2026 start from AU$348, 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.

How much is parking at Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Oneida Lake and The Lake House Casino at Sylvan Beach. Erie Canal and Gold Rush Adventure Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grat location and nice to have my boat at the camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed staying here so much! The place was beautiful and so clean. We look forward to staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. We utilized the kitchen. It was well equipped. Our host Stephanie was very accommodating and a great communicator. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house looks exactly like the pictures and is walkable to the town and beach. We were planning our next vacation before we left!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

BRUCE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were just looking for a quiet place to relax and get away for a few days - this property provided exactly that. Happy with our booking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the PERFECT property.The house is super cute, clean, and has everything you could possibly need. Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave d.

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

great place

we loved how we could walk to all the places to eat and the Entertaiment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

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

Perfect spot!

Very relaxing, awesome location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Q.

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

Great Stay!

The upstairs unit had a generous deck with lovely views of the canal that goes out to the lake. A quick walk across the street and you can catch an incredible sunset! Inside the house we had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and everything was super clean. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Kayak Shack. Great location, walking distance to many local amenities. Looking forward to another vacation here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great views, clean and updated, and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! My sister and I brought our 83 yr old mother to Sylvan Beach so she could catch up with her girlfriends since grade school. We moved from Canastota 46 yrs ago and loved coming to Sylvan Beach as kids. Our visit was amazing and a lot of that was because this house was perfect. Sitting on the porch at night watching the boats, walking to all the restaurants and beach and sitting at the beautiful island in the kitchen made our visit even better!! It was very clean and Stephanie made everything so easy!! We hope to visit again someday and would definitely book this house again and next time use the canoes!! Best house in Sylvan Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy D.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place! Wonderful location and great house. Clean and close to everything fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Great stay

Nice clean and comfortable. Fantastic location. Wonderful host. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoy the stay

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimii L.

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY 10 STARS!!

Thank you so much we had a great time, and the places was great! We made lots a great memories and can't wait to rebook with you guys! We would be interested in possibly renting out the whole house next time and bring up the whole family!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

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

Great Property

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway. Property was clean and fixtures/furniture were modern and comfortable. Location was great as restaurants were all within walking distance. Owner was very responsive to all inquiries. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dereck W.

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

Weekend getaway

We and some friends booked the entire house for a long weekend with our boats. Everything went well and the property was fantastic for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for my little family. It would be nice if there were a few more outdoor chairs on the second floor but we made it work. The property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Perfect location!

We had an amazing stay! Great communication with host, and the listing was exactly as pictured/described. Many amenities were provided throughout the house that were convenient. I can not express how perfect of a location this was. Easy quick walk to the beach, restaurants/bars, but far enough from the main road that it was quiet. We loved the amazing deck that overlooks the canal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sylvan Beach Nugget

This was our first VRBO experience and couldn’t be more pleased! Everything we needed was within a sort walking distance and the dock style and location was perfect for our 21’ boat. Plenty of room to park the truck and trailer on our side of the driveway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Perfect place to stay

Within walking distance of everything. Beautiful sunrises. Love the ducks. I love kayaking. Quiet. Soft sheets. Fluffy towels. Good air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaping R.

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

unique boat house with very good view

The location of the property is very good. We were enjoying sit at deck and see gooses playing in water with their babies. sometimes, we could catch a big fish jumped out of water. it is a nice small town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

Relaxing Beach Weekend

Loved the property and location & kayak/fishing dock. Perfect location to walk to local restaurants or ice cream shop or beach. Property was modern and clean. Area was tucked away so a bit quieter which was ideal. Owner resolved internet issue promptly and was a gem prior to arriving with check in instructions. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Enjoyable Getaway

The host, Stephanie, was very responsive and hospitable. The rental was very nice and extremely clean. Fantastic getaway rental to enjoy the nostalgia of where my husband grew up. It was a great way to experience his summer vacations as a child. The location has onsite parking and is in walking distance to everything at Sylvan Beach. This rental overlooks the canal with access to dock, kayaks, patio, and grill. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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