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Family friendly house on Lake Ontario

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Exterior
Full kitchen which includes microwave, toaster oven and coffee maker
Dining room with fireplace
Family room with fireplace overlooking yard and lake
Family room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Laundry room

1 Single Bed

Loft area upstairs

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family friendly house on Lake Ontario

This is our little piece of Heaven that we'd like to share with you. Just miles away from Fishing in Oswego or the Sandy Beach in Fair Haven or you can just stay and relax by the lake with the calming effect of the rolling waves. We are located 7.6 miles from SUNY Oswego which is about a 15 minute drive.
Our amazing house has 2 bedrooms but 4 beds, an air mattress and a futon to rest your sleepy heads on. We provide linens so you don't have to pack so much. A kitchen full of dinnerware and pots and a dishwasher, 2 full bathrooms with towels, a washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, 2 gas fireplaces and a spectacular relaxing area by Lake Ontario.
By the lake there's a shed that has lawn chairs, cornhole and a mini-fridge. There is a path a quarter of a mile down the dirt road to access the stoney shoreline and go swimming.
Bring the whole gang and come relax while enjoying a spectacular view of Lake Ontario. There are awesome sunsets and bonfires or cozy family game nights inside; there's something for everyone.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before noon

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4191419
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sterling

Located in Sterling, this holiday home is on a lake. Richardson-Bates House Museum and Safe Haven Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Springbrook Greens State Golf Course and Wright's Landing Marina. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, fishing and golfing.
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Sterling, NY

What's nearby

  • Fair Haven Beach State Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Breitbeck Park - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Wright's Landing Marina - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Oswego Speedway - 24 min drive - 22.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cup Pa Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Snygg Snacks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lake Effect Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Pies Guys Pizzeria & Fish Fry - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly house on Lake Ontario pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly house on Lake Ontario?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly house on Lake Ontario?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly house on Lake Ontario?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Family friendly house on Lake Ontario located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fair Haven Beach State Park and Springbrook Greens State Golf Course. State University of New York-Oswego and Breitbeck 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. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Great location

We were very happy with our stay at this property. It was well stocked and the communication was on point! Staying here brought up a lot of memories from where my grandparents used to bring me every summer growing up. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Wonderful Lake Front Property

Our group of 6 family and friends have enjoyed this beautiful property for 3 years on our annual fishing trip to Lake Ontario, the property has everything needed for a wonderful weekend at the lake. The sunset views are unbelievable! We will certainly be booking this house again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Comfortable and quiet

The house is meticulously maintained. Very comfortable and spacious and a quiet rural retreat. Responsive and accommodating host. We passed a pleasant early spring weekend here. Kudos to the host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Grad Weekend on Lake Ontario

We had an amazing weekend at this amazing property. The owners were perfect: completely informative and organized, lots of resources in their booklet, very clear check-in/check-out instructions. I cannot say enough. I recommend it for anyone at all. The Lake and its surroundings are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Thank you for the kind words Matt. Glad you had a great weekend and graduation was good. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Beautiful waterfront Property

My friends and I stayed at this property for the second year in a row on an annual fishing trip on Lake Ontario. I could not speak more highly to the relaxing nature of this property. Beautiful views overlooking the lake and even a nature trail that leads out the pack yard. The gift basket left by the host was a generous gesture. We will 100% be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rafael Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Some surprises

The house looked fine on the surface, but it really needs a good deep cleaning. Also, there were some safety issues.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Highly Recommend

The last thing I want is for this place to get popular because then we'd have a hard time finding the time to book it amongst everyone else! This space is truly a hidden gem. The lake views are outstanding. The house is more than adequate (the washer and dryer were an added bonus). The property was brimming with wildlife - it's like living in Snow White's dream! We will be returning - 100%. Hands down, one of the best VRBO's we've ever stayed at. ~Lake Life~
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Bill & Joy-thank you so much for the super kind words. It means a lot to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Sunsets

We had a great stay here, the sunsets were some of the best I've ever seen. The place was nice and clean, the only thing we were slightly put off by was that the description is a little misleading as far as proximity to the lake. The house is across the street from the lake and the property sits on a cliff, there is no access to the lake from the property, you have to walk about 1/2 a mile up the road and then down a narrow path to access the lake. Otherwise everything was great and I would recommend that others stay here, as long as they are okay with a slightly long walk to access the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
I'm glad you had a good stay and got to see some great sunsets. Sorry about the walk to the shore. My husband built stairs some years ago for us to get down to the water from the property but we didn't get a chance to bring them up last year and that powerful lake took them right away this past spring.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy S.

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

Needs Some Work.

House was in a good location to attend the Sterling Renaissance Faire. It is a funky, mostly old lake house, with a great sized Master Bedroom. Sunset was spectacular! If you like lighthouses this is the place for you.And if you had a lot of people, there is plenty of room to spread out. However, it has some maintenance and cleanliness issues. The place appeared to be clean, but the insides of some of the appliances hadn't been cleaned in a while. The outside of the cabinets had stuff dripped on them. The outdoor grill was disgusting.The stairway to the upstairs is open and could be an issue for young kids or old folks.(Didn't look that bad in the pictures.) Additionally, the railing/bannister at the top of the stairs is VERY loose and dangerous.The upstairs bedroom lacks light. The lamp on the dresser had to be on the floor in order to plug it in and use it. The light switch in the Master Bedroom is coming out of the wall and the flushing mechanism on the toilet needs replacing. I've discussed these issues with the owner and she said that they will address them. Previous guests who gave 5s for cleanliness must not have done any cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

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

Beautiful property- amazing location

We recently visited Lake Ontario to enjoy some fishing. Our stay at this property was perfect. Jen is an incredibly attentive and responsive property owner. She even had the refrigerator stocked with bottles of water, and a lovely basket of cheese and other snacks. A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Comfortable for a group of guys PLUS one’s wife that wanted some privacy

This property just worked for us on so many levels. From a wife’s point of view, the layout of the house was excellent! My husband and I took the master bedroom which had an en-suite bath. Our friends (4 adults who’s significant others didn’t join us) were comfortable sharing a bathroom and claiming the other beds available. We enjoyed the rocking chairs with view of the lake and would eagerly wait for one of us to vacate a chair so another could claim it. Had the weather been milder, we probably would have sat outside more. But, with it being October, we knew we’d be housebound most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teej C.

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

Racing get away

We loved staying at your cozy comfortable home thank you for letting my family and I stay at your home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

Great Place

House was exactly as described. Clean and fully equipped. Private and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Very relaxing spot

Stayed at this property with a small group of friends for a weekend of fishing. The house was perfect size for our group of 6 people. The views of the sunset over Lake Ontario were amazing, weather was great, and fishing was good. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Graduation weekend

2nd time renting this house as it is a wonderful location near the university, wonderful hosts and wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great house

Very Comfortable bedding, plenty of room, beautiful view and location. Owner left a gift basket too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Q.

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

1st time in New York…. Coming from Michigan

The place was very nice and had everything I needed for my stay if only the weather would have corporated we could have enjoyed the water and outside… oh well perhaps next time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

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

Great place

Clean, neat and great sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Great place and beautiful views

The house is in nice condition. We had a great trip and time. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rest and relaxation.

. Jennifer's house was located in an amazing spot down a dirt road with a gorgeous view of the lake! We are very outdoorsy people and enjoyed the property! The house was clean upon arrival which is a super bonus during these times! We were greeted with a nice welcome basket! Jennifer was very attentive to our needs and was fairly quick to answer any questions we had! The BBQ grill worked well enough for us to cook our meals, and the house was well stocked with plenty of untensils and kitchen ware. The upstairs beds were not comfortable. Which made for rough night's sleep. Overall Jennifer's house gets a 4/5 rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Perfect!

The property was exactly as described. The sunsets over Lake Onterio were beautiful . Communication with Jen was easy . Couldn't be happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad p.

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

Jolly good

We had a great time and the property was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

Moon Beach Magic

We loved our week at Moon Beach with our family from North Carolina. Jennifer was really easy to work with and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

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

Just what we needed!

I can not be more thankful for our time at the Ellirose! It was just what my family needed! On any given day they could walk out the front door to play, ride bikes or jump in the lake, literally! The house was the perfect size for all 5 of us to carve out or own spots, or come together to eat, and play games. Their spot on Lake Ontario is perfect! Whether I was having coffee out on the swing overlooking the lake, bbqing, playing with the boys or just watching the perfect sunsets, it's your own slice of heaven!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

Perfect place for a getaway!

What a great find! We rented Jen's house for a mom's weekend away for 6 of us. Jen was very helpful in giving information about the area and details about the house. There's plenty of space in the house, yard, and at the beach for whatever you might want to do. The house was super clean and well stocked, and there was even a gift basket and water in the refrigerator. We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Dobbins

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The story of Elirose…

My husband and I met at Oswego State which is right on Lake Ontario. Who can’t help but fall in love with the lake? So fast forward to 2010. There used to be plots of land for sale further down the road and we came really close to buying one. He would come up at least once a month to see if anything new came up for sale. And wouldn’t you know it…this treasure goes on the market! All I really ever wanted, and never expected, was a piece of land right on the lake; the house is just an added bonus! We were shown the house and immediately fell in love with it. We have two daughters and when we showed the house to them they were afraid we were moving so we had to come up with something to call it. I call it my little piece of Heaven. But we took their middle names Elizabeth and Rose and combined them and Elirose was born. We love skipping rocks on the shore, swimming and playing games at the picnic table, relaxing while the sun sets, having bonfires and s’mores with friends and family and watching the stars and catching lightening bugs.

We hope that you and your family will make some great memories here too!

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