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West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront

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Early morning sunrise
view from private patio with grill and table and chairs
boat house deck and 1 permanent dock (8' wide)
View from dock
3 cottages from shared dock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Canandaigua, NY
  • Place, Canandaigua Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Canandaigua Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Onanda Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront

Enjoy a Finger Lakes vacation rental on Canandaigua Lake. Located on West Lake Road, 6 miles from the town of Canandaigua, WEST LAKE COTTAGES is a 3 cottage, 3 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront property which sleeps up to 7 people. The main bungalow cottage has a complete
kitchen, laundry room, great room with fireplace, and a screen porch at each cottage!

Enjoy the great water of Canandaigua lake, and a warm and inviting cottages! Each cottage has a screen porch, stall, shower bathroom and closet.

The North cottage has a king bed. The main cottage has a queen pullout, and the main cottage bedroom has a full bed. The south cottage has a queen bed.

And enjoy jumping off a 32'dock in the fresh water of the lake. There is a patio with outdoor BBQ, a 20' x 40' deck above the boathouse, and the charm of vacationing on the lake.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 256433vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Canandaigua

Located in Canandaigua, this cottage is on a lake. Ontario County Historical Society and Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Honeoye Lake Boat Launch State Park. CMAC Performing Arts Center and Roseland Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Canandaigua, NY

What's nearby

  • Canandaigua Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Canandaigua Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near Onanda Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Rochester - 63 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Faro's New York Style Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Lake Cottages offers summer camp style buildings for 7, 130’ waterfront located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Canandaigua Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol and UR Medicine - F.F. Thompson Hospital. Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Kershaw Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Friendly

The cottages were perfect for our families stay on the lake! The layout is great and spacious for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakehouse

great spot
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex S.

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

Cabins on the lake

A nice three cabin property right on the water. The property worked out well for my family and my in-laws to all have our own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Dads Birth day

Beautiful spot on the lake and well equipped Farmhouse and cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Quaint, Relaxing, Peaceful Getaway

Just what the doctor ordered! A perfect escape to remember your roots and stay connected with family. Bruce is a perfect host, very accommodating and responsive. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

chris o.

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

Good lake living

Had a nice stay at the cottages. They are just as pictures show. Well stocked kitchen.The 3 separate buildings worked great giving all of us some privacy. Great location on the lake and the deck over boathouse is huge with plenty of seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Perfect lake cottage

Wonderful setup for our group. Rustic and charming cottages which are exactly what a relaxed lake trip should be. Our teenagers enjoyed having their own cabins. Lots of different outdoor spots for everyone to hang out. Great waterfront and the boathouse roof deck is amazing. Bruce is a terrific host. Looking forward to coming back another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Special time with family

This is the third time we have stayed at this location to celebrate my father's birthday, 97 this year! It is well run, roomy, beautiful views and the cottages are lakeside and wonderful. Communication with the property manager is easy and respectful. We plan to come again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Relaxing Days on Canandaigua Lake

Our group of 8 (4 adults and 4 teenagers) thoroughly enjoyed a 3 day trip to this property. The laid back atmosphere and 3 cabin layout was perfect for us. We spent our days on the deck and in the lake while enjoying the privacy of our own space for sleeping. We rented a boat one day and had a blast. Bruce was super easy to work with and answered any questions we had almost immediately. We would definitely come back to this spot in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Great place to stay in the Finger Lakes

Great location, fun setup
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Great spot.

We really enjoyed this property. Loved the location and the setup. Wished the inside fireplace was working. (We were notified before our rental so it was not a surprise). When we stayed there were only three actual beds. The description on Vrbo said four beds so were left one bed short based on what was listed on line. However overall we really enjoyed the outside fire pit and screened porches and great water views from the entire rental. Rustic but just the type of place we wanted. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Very relaxing and a beautiful view of the lake! Loved the simplicity of the cottage!

Excellent communication with the landlord (Bruce). Very accommodating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

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

Water side stay

The cottages were just as advertised - we could not have been closer to the water.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Beautiful view of the lake!

Our family was delighted with the location and accommodations for our stay on Canandaigua Lake. Bruce answered all of our questions before we arrived and was available during our stay as well. We liked how there were 3 cottages with so many private sitting areas tucked away. The view couldn’t be beat. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great getaway in the Finger Lakes

We had a wonderful long Memorial Day weekend getaway at this property. The location right on the lake is perfect and puts you in easy distance of several great wineries and breweries. The three individual cottages worked out great for our party (including dogs), giving the trip a camping feel, but with many more comforts than camping. The cabins were well stocked with necessities and we enjoyed cooking out by the lake and spending time on the expansive deck atop the boat house. Bruce was very accommodating and responsive to our questions. We are already talking about a return trip in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

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

Perfectly pleasant

This was a perfect location for our family to gather and relax for a week. We took advantage of the three separate houses plus all the great outdoor space. Our family members paddled from the docks, biked along the lake, ran/hiked at Onanda Park, less than a mile south. The house was well-stocked, but Bruce was on call if we needed anything additional. Excellent property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Perfect stay in NY get away during COVID

This was the perfect set-up 2 families including 5 teens & a dog we all had plenty of space - house was equipped with so many accessories we weren’t lacking for anything needed. We brought a boat & kayaks & many floats so the days were busy. We would tie up to the dock and spend the days just floating in the lake. The tv was never turned on we just relaxed and enjoyed the glamping accommodations. Bruce (owner) was always quick to respond to questions - the week we were there the weather was perfect 100% sunshine all 7 days! Definitely would recommend this for others -
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene P.

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

Old School Camp Cabins

Great cabin feel with sunrise views. Fishers paradise. Warm, clear waters for swimming (bring water shoes for sharp zebra mussels). Divas may not appreciate the spiders around deck but it's camp like and the deck is a major part of the beauty: you are literally over the water. Has shade. Landlord lives part time across the street, is helpful. Great place for family vacation without Disney-style chaos. Relaxation is it's vibe. Recommend a boat rental. Would easily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine J.

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

Unique property on a beautiful stretch of lake

My family really enjoyed themselves here. This is a beautiful lake with crystal clear water. There is not a gradual beach, so it’s important to know that water access is via the shared dock ladder or climbing down from the retaining wall. This was no issue for us, as we had a pretty spry group, but worth mentioning. I recommend bringing water shoes. We all brought floats and spent hours enjoying the lake. Our pups loved it! The three cabin layout was perfect for us. It was nice for everyone to have their own separate spaces to shower and sleep. It’s unique to find waterfront property like this. The spaces between the cabins create a nice variety of seating areas that offer a bit of privacy (a rare find on any waterfront!). Also worth mentioning that the neighbors were really cool, and never made us feel unwelcome. The structure has a classic cabin feel. It’s “camp like” as the description mentions, so if you’re a persnickety bunch, maybe it isn’t for you. For us, it was very comfortable. We loved sitting on the screened in porch with a cup of coffee and playing games on the large deck. Even on our one rainy day, we entertained ourselves with the board games Bruce has there. He keeps the place pretty well stocked just in case you forget something. Bruce was staying nearby, and was just a phone call away if we needed anything. A very kind and attentive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Summer Vacation

Had a great time, great location and a perfect set up for multiple groups. Bruce was easy to work with and takes good care of the place, any minor issues that came up were addressed immediately.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Camp Eagle Best Family Vacation!

Outstanding 3-cottage, lakeside spot for family or friends retreat. Lovingly furnished and super-comfy (thank you AC). Proprietor Bruce is a dear and so accommodating and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you for your patronage. So glad the Cottages fit the bill. they are the chosen spot on the chosen spot lake !!! Please consider for another family get together. I’m glad To inspire families to congregate together !!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Unique and Perfect

Wonderful property. A nice array of areas to sit and relax with a group or to find some quiet time. Huge deck over water. Outstanding view from fire pit with just the right amount of elevation to not make the stairs too burdensome. Having the 3 separate cabins was a major plus. They are rustic, clean and comfortable; perfect for lake living. Individual AC units worked well. Boat House was a highlight of convenience for our 20 ft deckboat. Large waterfront. Owner is very friendly and easy to work with. Parking is tight but manageable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

West Lake Cottages

Incredible weekend, amazing property, one of the last of the Finger Lake Camp style properties in the area. Highly recommended and a return destination for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Mink

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I am an experienced 25 year short term rental owner; I manage 4 rental properties between the finger lakes, Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Why they chose this property

West Lake cottages is located in the beautiful finger lakes region of NY state, not far from where I grew up in Rochester. The fresh water lake of Canandaigua lake is tranquil and the scenery beautiful. The idyllic surroundings make for a relaxing vacation.

What makes this property unique

Close to the water, cabins are very camp like in that you have individual housing with bathrooms, and closets and beds, and you can meet on the patio, the 40 ft x 20 ft boat house deck ,or in the main bungalow for meals.

The screened in porches provide wonderful views and breezes without the bugs of the lake.

Enjoy the water of menteith cove from the 138' feet of waterfront, and build a fire for your S'mores in the built in Firepit with a view of the lake!
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