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Historic Lake Front Home

Holiday home in Auburn with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Owasco Lake
  • Place, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
  • Place, Emerson Park
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

Upstairs 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs 5

1 Single Bed

Upstairs master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Lake Front Home

This historic home, beautifully positioned at north end of Owasco lake, dates back to the 1890’s and has been loving restored. The original structure was framed and finished in all heart redwood. It features a large wrap around front porch and a second floor with a three season room and enclosed outdoor porch. The house sits on 1 1/2 acres with 150 feet of lake frontage with a dock.
The atrium, living room and dining area are all in an open space with a clear story staircase to the second floor.
These rooms feature redwood paneling, fluted columns and carved beams. The dining area connects to a large modern, fully equipped kitchen with counter space seating for breakfast or lunch. A sliding glass doors leads to an outdoor patio, grilling area and campfire pit.
There is one large downstairs bedroom with a full private bathroom.
There are five bedrooms upstairs. Three have a full private bathroom and two have a full shared bathroom.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Auburn

Auburn is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse or Falcon Park.
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Auburn, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harriet Tubman Home - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fingerlakes Mall - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪At Long Last - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizzeria II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪vfw - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Lake Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Lake Front Home?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Lake Front Home on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,366.51, 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.

What time is check-in at Historic Lake Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Lake Front Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Lake Front Home located?

Situated in Auburn, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debrah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location for our son’s wedding at Emerson Park. Very roomy for a large number of guests. Kids enjoyed the lake. Good for all ages from 4 to 92 years old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Owasco Emerson park

The house was beautiful location is amazing ! Owner was very welcoming making sure we were enjoying our stay , definitely would stay here again . Sitting on the huge porch facing the lake with light breeze was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

leonard and linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This worked out great for a tennis tournament for a bunch of us women
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Great location

Great location. A bit of confusion over soap availability but we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Great house for big family

A lovely functional house with everything our extended family needed for a week vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good and pleasant stay overall. We truly appreciated the experience.However, we need to bring one crucial safety issue to your attention: there is a significant pothole at the end of the driveway, immediately beside the main road, on the right side. This gutter is difficult to see from a vehicle. Driving over it causes a significant jolt or bounce to passengers, creating discomfort, especially for kids and pregnant women, and also poses a genuine risk of damage to a car's tire or suspension. We would strongly recommend that the property owner place a highly visible marker/warning sign to alert incoming and outgoing drivers. Addressing this would greatly improve guest safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed here Labor Day weekend with a group of 12 people. The location is great and the house has lots of room inside and outside. The owner is working to update the house and it is evident throughout the house. They were very responsive to questions and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun R.

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

Skaneateles Hockey Tournament

We came to watch our boys in a hockey tournament. They were staying with the team in a hotel so we decided last year. To rent this house and couldn't be happier with the accaccommodations of John and Jamie. Great place. this property and t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osee N.

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

A Quick & Fun Overnight Trip!

We stayed one night for my daughter's 16 birthday. She did shopping and dinner in Skaneateles with friends, and then back to the property to hang out for the evening/night! There were 11 of us total and the house provided LOTS of room and choices for sleeping accommodations! Its a HUGE place with lots of room and easy access to Owasco Lake (right across street) or a short drive to Skaneateles! Its a fun property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Fabulous porch, great for a big group!

We had a fantastic stay here as basecamp for our wedding weekend. The proximity to Emerson Park was convenience itself, but beyond that, the house was a beautiful place for getting ready photos, and a great hangout spot for our group the night before the wedding. The wraparound porch was heaven on a late spring evening and I wish we could have stayed longer. The numbers of beds and baths was enough for our group of 12. We even had enough space for waltz practice :) The host was extremely communicative and kindly accommodated an early check-in. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd year staying in this beautiful home. Overall, an excellent vacation for our family. Communication with the host was excellent, the beds are comfortable. 2 minor concerns, new batteries were needed for a smoke alarm and were unavailable, and the kitchen knives need to be sharpened.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool, quirky, large clean house, in a great location. Bring water shoes if you want to go in the lake. House needs a little TLC which the owner indicated they would address. My friends and family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The front porch is a great spot to hangout and was very popular with our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room , great host and beautiful lake , we rebooked while we were there for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time celebrating my sons wedding. Location to the Emerson Oark venue is incredible. House was very clean & the owners couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

We had a great stay in this lakeside treasure!

Our family reunion in Auburn was amazing in this big beautiful house with a spacious yard and easy lake access. Everything was just as promised and the landlord couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Nine adults and three kids had plenty of room to enjoy our family meals and activities. The kitchen is very large and meal prep was a lot of fun. There was plenty of bedroom space and a few bonus rooms for people to sit and enjoy a bit of relaxing time away from the bustle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Everything was fantastic for our daughters wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great house!

6 of us retired ladies stayed for 2 nights to explore the area. It was a wonderful house for us all to stay. Lots of room for us to spread out if we wanted to, and plenty of space for us to do a puzzle and play cards at night. It was close to everything that we wanted to see. Easy to get to. The views out the front windows of the lake were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori K.

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

Charming Lakefront Home – Perfect for Family Gatherings

We stayed at this spacious and charming home to celebrate my son's graduation from Syracuse University, and it was the perfect choice. With nine of us in the group, the house had more than enough space for everyone to spread out and relax comfortably. It’s an older home full of character, which means it comes with a few quirks—like some sticky kitchen drawers and smaller showers—but nothing that took away from the overall comfort and cleanliness of the space.The highlight was definitely the location. The house faces a beautiful lake, offering stunning views throughout the day. Just a short walk down the road is a lovely park, perfect for morning strolls or evening relaxation. Plus, it’s very close to Skaneateles, which made exploring the area easy and enjoyable.If you're looking for a peaceful, scenic getaway with plenty of room for a group, this home is a great choice. We’d absolutely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great stay!

My 2nd time staying at this house and absolutely love it! The spacious layout on the first floor, the huge bedrooms, the view of the lake!! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy h.

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

Cousin’s Weekend

Well set up for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Nice stay for wedding at Emerson Park

Great location...very convenient to Emerson Park. Large house great for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Perfect lake vacation

We stayed at this gorgeous lake home for 4 nights at the end of August 2024. It was perfect for our whole family including all the grandkids. Our 6 year old grandson said “it would have been really perfect if there were kitties”. We rented a boat from Owasco Marina. I would advise that you bring your own toiletries, only hand soap was provided. Also, if you want separate towels for the beach, bring your own. The current instruction manual is outdated, it lists a previous owner, so follow the email instructions. There is a fire pit, but the wood was not split or aged well. Other than the above minor inconveniences, it was a perfect week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024 Wedding

The house was huge and the lake was amazing for wading in on hot days. The house has a few quirky elements as many old houses do (lots of doors, lots of light switches) but the place was perfect for our family attending a our sons wedding at Emerson park. The front porch was amazing…we just
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Vrbo

Great old house with lots of setting room and wraparound porch. Big lawn area for kids to run. Lake front with dock, much room, much fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TYLER T.

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

college reunion on the lake

Comfortable bedrooms, updated AC and well-maintained original woodwork
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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