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Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★

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Long private dock with plenty of room for sitting as well as tying up your boat
Lakeside of house - HUGE windows for excellent views!
Custom stone wall and private boat ramp for small crafts
Sitting area adjoining the kitchen with large sectional - room for everyone!
Large dining table with amazing views of the water!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Canandaigua, NY
  • Kershaw Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Roseland Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

"The Bird Room"

2 Single Beds

"The Boat Room"

2 Single Beds

"The Lilac Room"

1 Queen Bed

King Suite #1

1 King Bed

King Suite #2

1 King Bed

King Suite #3

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor Full bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

King Suite #1 bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

King Suite #2 bath

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

King Suite #3 bath

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★

This lovely luxury property on the western shores of Canandaigua Lake is situated on a quiet private lane and fully outfitted with everything you'll need to enjoy your time here - any time of year!
With plenty of bedrooms and multiple gathering spaces there's enough room for everyone to work, study, relax and play. The lake with private dock is just steps away and the beautiful lake views help create a calming atmosphere both inside and out. It's a feeling you truly won't forget!

FIRST FLOOR
The first floor is an open floor plan with wood floors throughout and is subtly divided into separate spaces.

The full kitchen with granite countertops and walnut-topped island has 5 stools, which can be turned to add seating to the adjoining conversation area that features a large comfy sectional and coffee table. Additionally, there is another lovely sitting area with propane fireplace and flat screen tv for those who might prefer just lounging,
The large full bath is off the center hall and is a perfect spot to change out of a wet bathing suit or damp ski clothes!

Huge sliding glass doors open to the year round porch with 180 degree views of the lake. The south end of the porch features a sitting area with new and antique wicker furniture, while the north end has an extra large dining table for gorgeous views while you enjoy your meal. It's the perfect spot to work on a jigsaw puzzle, catch up on your favorite novel or enjoy a post-ski/swim nap - if you can take your eyes off the amazing views of Canandaigua Lake!

SECOND FLOOR
The second floor has perfect spaces for all, including adult children and grandchildren with 3 king bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom, 1 Queen bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms (2 beds each) with shared hall bath. Best of all is the office/library with an oversized picture window overlooking the lake and yard, and a large desk and comfortable seating area. The full laundry room is conveniently located off the center hallway on the 2nd floor.


OUTDOORS
Of course, it's all about the lake! We have a lakefront yard with stone steps down to the lake, and a large dock that features a secure wide staircase to make sure that getting into the water is easy for everyone!
The professionally landscaped yard has an outdoor dining area with seating for 12, wood burning fire pit for nightly s’mores or the retelling of favorite family stories, a pair of teak chaise lounges, Enjoy using one of our 3 kayaks, our paddle board or our Sunfish if you're a sailor - or bring your own water gear to launch from our small private boat ramp.

Two adult bikes, a child's bike and razor scooter are stored in the garage, along with a second refrigerator and freezer. We plant an herb garden each spring, which you are free to use (and the deer enjoy too!), and have a composter if you're into recycling food scraps. The quiet private lane is perfect for early morning walks or evening strolls where you might just spot a local bald eagle or a family of deer.

If inclement weather hits and you need an indoor activity we have you covered! Discover a great read from our collection of favorite books in the office, break out a jigsaw puzzles from the closet and give it a go, challenge someone to one of our many board games, build Legos to your heart's content with our bin of over 10,000 pieces, or head down to the basement for ping pong, billiards, or binge watching on the flat screen TV.

Dad’s Cottage is the perfect place to create your lasting family memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
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

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start at least one load of towels before you leave, as they take a long time to dry!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours on the lane are 11PM to 8AM
Dad's Cottage is not for parties or events. Guests are limited to the people staying there, unless cleared with the owner ahead of time.
Please, this really is NOT a "party house" - no bachelor/bachelorette parties, large or loud gatherings are allowed. Thanks!

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

About the area

Canandaigua

Located in Canandaigua, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Canandaigua Lake and Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park, while Ontario County Historical Society and Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Roseland Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canandaigua, NY

What's nearby

  • Kershaw Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Canandaigua City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Roseland Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fire On The Lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dad's Cottage ★ Private waterfront plus 3 King suites★ located?

This family-friendly Canandaigua holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Canandaigua Lake, UR Medicine - F.F. Thompson Hospital and Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park. Canandaigua City Pier and Kershaw Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sheila D Rohrer

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My husband and I were born and raised in Rochester but job opportunities took us to other places. While we've settled in the suburbs outside Philadelphia, we still consider upstate NY our home and come back several times a year with our children (now grown) and friends. We have years of our happy family memories here.
The joy of making our home available to others is that we have several families that have returned year after year, so now the home is part of their family's memories too!

Why they chose this property

We grew up going to Canandaigua Lake, in the days before the NYS Thruway was connected to 490! The property has been in the family for about 50 years, although the house was totally rebuilt about 15 years ago. We love the fresh, clear lake water in the summer, the gorgeous leaf peeping in fall, great skiing nearby in winter (and sometimes in Spring too!) and the deep longing for warm spring days that inevitably sets in after a Rochester winter! We've had so many wonderful vacations with our children and extended families here and hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

It is hard to describe the feeling I get everytime I walk into this place and see the gorgeous lake views for the first time. No matter the season, the lake is always beautiful, with the clouds moving overhead and the mood shifting with the light. Even in the dead of winter, perhaps especially then, the lake exerts a strong calming influence on everything that surrounds it.

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