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The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen International
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Cubby / Day Bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage

The South Cottage located 3.8 miles south of the village of Penn Yan, NY, on the water on the north-east side of the lake featuring stunning Sunsets! Just down a short private drive there is a 120 feet of lakefront property to enjoy. The cottage has a 36' dock w/mooring whips for boats. Also, a 10'X14' platform deck with market umbrella by the water in addition to a large front porch with plenty of comfy furniture. The South cottage is a vintage, wood, 2 story, sleeping up to 6 comfortably with 1-1/2 baths (claw foot tub w/shower up and half bath down) and a screened in porch off the kitchen for dining (in addition to the dining area inside). The cottage is on Town Water & Sewer (so you can drink the water!)
*A recent and very popular addition on the property is our "Outdoor Shower" located to the right of the cottage!!

Additional Guest Services:
*We can stock your fridge in advance for you for additional fee w/advance notice.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Outside only.
Please respect our property and our neighbors properties. Follow all Guest License Agreement Rules leaving the property and cottage as you found it.
PARKING - 2-3 cars max allowed to the right of the cottage. Additional vehicles parked up on the road. Fire Code Regulations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4712877
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 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

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 33 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 36 min drive - 45.0 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 39 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 46 min drive - 54.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverbird Woodfired - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage on 31 Oct 2026 start from AU$695, 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 The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottages on Keuka ~ South Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Keuka Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arts Center of Yates County and Oliver House Museum. The Windmill Farm & Craft Market and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail 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. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most darling cottage; highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Heavenly

Picture perfect lakeside haven.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
So nice to see you again Dawn...hope you will be back to see us!! Walter & Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Great view, comfortable and cozy

We had a great time on Lake Keuka at the South Cottage. The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! We would definitely reserve it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words Karen, we are so happy you all enjoyed your time spent here!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN C.

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

Fantastic waterfront property

Fantastic stay using both cottages for a week! The area in front of the cottages was great for us to gather each night. The location is near town, wineries and many of the local markets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Karen, We enjoyed having you stay at "The Cottages on Keuka"!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Wedding Weekend Stay

My husband and I used the South Cottage during our wedding weekend. It was the perfect accommodation for what we needed. Kim and Walter were great hosts and made our trip even more special. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Congratulations again, we loved having you here!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn P.

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

lovely cottage

The cottage was decorated beautifully and had a nice dock on the lake. Kim was very kind and responsive. Beautiful finger lakes area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you Jocelyn!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean U.

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

Peaceful Comfort

We were celebrating a family wedding. Great location! Comfortable vacation cottage….just a few steps to the lake. Kayaks and canoe right by the water. Relax and enjoy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
So nice to have had you all here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Wonderfully unique experience!

We literally dropped our bags inside the house and spent the 1st 2 hours taking in the lake view with a glass of wine by the lake. Convenient location in a rustic, but maintained and unique property with nice amenities. We’ll be back ... 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
So nice to hear...thanks Keith!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

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

Awesome property!

Had a great week at the lake. Plenty of dock space for our boat and Jetski. Enjoyed the paddle boards, canoe, kayak and tubes. Kitchen had everything I needed. Second fridge very helpful! Of note, not a lot of privacy upstairs as this has a very rustic feel of a farmhouse. However, ear plugs are provided!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Thank you!! Nice having you all staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y.

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

Absolutely amazing weekend!

We arrived Friday evening, and lo and behold Walt was waiting for us at the property! He is super nice and took time to show us all of the ins and outs of the cottage! Our stay was amazing! The location is certainly second to none - right on the lake. We had ample space for the four of us and commented that we could have easily had another couple along. Beds are comfy and the cottage has everything you need for the stay. Aside from being right on the lake, you're close to restaurants and shopping in Penn Yan and all of the Keuka Lake wineries! We will not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much for the hospitality and a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Wow, this warms our hearts!! Kim & Walter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi P.

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

Awesome Getaway for our Birthday Weekend!

My daughter and I had our first visit to the Finger Lakes to celebrate her 30th birthday and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Cottages on Kueka! We stayed in the south cottage and took full advantage of the amenities: bicycles (rode the Kueka Outlet Trail), kayaks, paddle board, grill, etc. The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. The location is perfect: close to wineries on both Kueka and Seneca Lakes, not far from Watkins Glenn to hike the Gorge Trail, and some great restaurants too (we chose FLX Table in Geneva and the Water Street Wine Bar in Penn Yann to name a couple). Check-in and check-out were simple and Kim was very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you Sandi! It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we are glad you both had a nice visit!! Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Exactly as described

It is hard to find a property with only a couple of steps inside and/or outside for less mobile, elderly people. This property was perfect for our age range of 15-87. Lovely waterfont, well equipped, great owners and good parking (hard to find the latter on Keuka). We all enjoyed our family time, and the more mobile members swam, kayaked, canoed and paddle boarded - all amenties that were included. Thanks to Tracy, Kim and Walter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you Nancy! So happy you all had this time together...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Beautiful and convenient

This cottage is clean, comfy and gorgeous! Two bathrooms, 6 beds, 3 air con units, 8 ceiling fans. A giant covered porch with a lake view with see through sun shades if desired. A screen room, 2 full size fridges, bedding and towels provided. Kitchen stocked with anything you could need. The hosts are very friendly, respond to messages quickly. Kayaks, stand up paddle boards, canoe, floaties, life vests, plenty of paddles, fire pit, gas grill, plenty of outdoor seating options. Boat dock, stairs right into the lake, waist deep. 6-8 minutes to local restaurants. We had a blast, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Aww, thank you so much Jill and Family!! You all were such a pleasure and you're always welcome here!! K&W
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baiju L.

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

Beautiful Place

Unlike other larger finger lakes the advantage of this location was that it's a narrower lake, meaning sitting outside the patio you can see not only the lake but as we went in fall.. the fall foliage across the water too. Yes it's an older property but to me that's the charm of places like this. Only caution is that the top rooms don't have the sound privacy as the bedroom walls to the ceiling is not connected. Meaning you will have less sound privacy upstairs. I was fine, just a caution for maybe families renting this one place together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The cottage was very cute and exactly what we were looking for although not having any bedroom doors came as a surprise. The house was very well furnished with everything we needed, including all the water toys we could have wanted. These folks clearly go above and beyond as hosts and we can’t say enough good things about the charming home and usable property. The only downside came on the second day of the rental when we had some aunts, uncles, and cousins come over for a swim (our large family was in town for a reunion but everyone had their own cottages). The neighbors alerted the hosts, but instead of the hosts asking us about the situation, we got an angry phone call demanding that our family leave immediately. We tried to explain that it was just our family visiting us for a few hours in the afternoon and clearly nobody would be staying over. Ultimately we complied and they left, but it put a damper on the trip for us. We treated the home with the utmost care and respect, and would have loved to rent again next year but the incident left us feeling pretty uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Casey, Happy that overall you enjoyed your stay! Unfortunate that you would blame us on putting a damper on your stay... In the description of the property it does state about the second floor bedrooms and if in fact you had followed the renters agreement, house rules and policies then you wouldn't have received a phone call from me upset because you had a party without consent and brought your dog without consent or without paying a pet fee. Really a 3 out of 5? I would think you would have been grateful that we didn't deduct from your Damage Deposit which we were entitled to do. Unfortunate. "The Cottages on Keuka"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

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

Bachlorette Weekend

The Cottages on Keuka Lake not only met my expectations but were by far exceeded. Kim and Walter were absolutely wonderful hosts in many ways – friendly, laid back and informative about the area-- they suggested certain restaurants and wineries that were favorited by locals, quick to communicate regarding any questions that arose during the weekend, and just in general wonderful people. Check-In and Check-Out was very simple, Kim and Walter even have a bottle of local wine chilling upon arrival (A+++). The property itself has an AMAZING lake front view, perfect for sunsets, sunrises (and photo ops) in addition to being spacious for parking (i.e. we had four vehicles). A canoe, kayak and bikes among other outdoor amenities were provided (and used!). The cottages were within short distances of wineries on the trail. Keuka Spring Vineyards and Rooster Hill Vineyards are within a mile from the property and area transportation is available for travel around the Fingerlakes area. The cottage itself is clean, open and very homey. Ceiling fans and AC are perfect to keep the residence nice and cool; all the appropriate linens (towels, bed sheets, wash clothes) are provided. This HomeAway rental was one of the best properties I have ever stayed at for all of the above reasons. I absolutely recommend this rental for those in need of a relaxing, low key weekend with the desire to tour the wine trail and enjoy lake view scenery.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Monica, Thank you so very much for your kinds words! You ladies were a treat! Please come back again! W&K xo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Anniversary getaway

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. House was very clean and well stocked. The view was amazing!! Perfect location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you Theresa, You are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Relaxing by the Lake

Beautiful property with a prime location. Our family had a great time and look forward to another visit in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Thanks Kevin, Nice having your family stay with us! K&W
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

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

Best Weekend Away!!

Kim and Walter were INCREDIBLE hosts! We were greeted with wine and a tour of the most adorable home. The finishing touches around the house were so up our alley and enjoyed throughout the entirety of our stay. The pictures don't do it justice. Being able to wake up each morning in a quiet spot on the front porch, overlooking the lake was amazing AND having the option to go paddle boarding or kayaking right after breakfast with my friends was icing on the cake. Also located near so many great wineries! Highly recommend staying here! Just a heads up not to bring too many cars though as parking is limited if you want to avoid blocking your view! Thanks Kim and Walter!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Oh thank you Rachael! We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves at The Cottages on Keuka!! K&W
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Perfect week at the lake!

Entire experience with the family was great. Owners are a dream to rent from, property has every convenience & is decorated like a true cottage escape. Beyond clean, perfect waterfront access, stunning views, clean water, close to town for anything needed. Sleeping accommodations were comfortable, clean & fits a large family or small group. Rental with a cottage next-door for another family to enjoy with, what more could you ask for! Book it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you Jenn! You guys are awesome!! Kim & Walter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Summer Lovin

We had the best time! Beautiful setting and lots of outdoor activities. The cottage is adorable and so clean!! Kim and Walter are great hosts! Thank you so much 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thanks Jennifer, you're the best!! K&W
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Our stay at the cottages was amazing! The hosts are so accommodating and friendly, and were available for anything we needed help with. The house is absolutely adorable and the location on the lake made it that much better. We went for a weekend getaway and it was everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Amy, Thank you for your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

A Dream Come True

Kim and Walter are amazing. The property was stunning and my family has already reserved the space to come back again next year. It is perfectly appointed. It's a little private magical getaway and the only reason we left during our 10 day stay was for groceries. The kids said it was better than Disney and we have never had a better vacation - and you know when teenagers say that it's heartfelt. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2020
❤️Looking forward to the Summer of 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra N.

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

Cozy and relaxing cottage experience!

I rented out the South Cottage for a group of girls, and we had a great experience! The owners were very friendly and helpful, they even had a fire started in the fire pit when we came from wine tasting all day. Would definitely recommend to any to stay at this cute cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
You girls were the best!! You're welcome here anytime...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of memories made

This cottage was everything and more! The owners have a real knack for decorating and including everything that was needed. I would love to come back during the warmer months to use the canoe or kayak. We made good use of the covered porch and the fire pit. The scenery was beautiful too! We were glad the owners also supplied space heaters and the fireplace helped keep it warm. This cottage is not insulated and not meant for cold weather, but it was perfect for the fall! They only thing that may surprise you is the ceilings on the second floor is open to all rooms. Also there are no curtains for doors to the bedrooms. This may be a problem if you have little ones, but we had fun with it since we were all adults. Overall, this is a great, fun place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thanks Karen!

About the host

Hosted by Kim Colley

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We rented the cottages for 14+ years before the opportunity to purchase them came our way. We were married and simply, love it here!

Walter is a commercial advertising photographer and Kim is a professional stylist.

Why they chose this property

We have rented here for 14 years and married here in 2015. It is located in the middle of a strip of about 15-20 properties that are all year-round owner occupied so we are in a quiet residential area NO OTHER Lake Rentals anywhere close for your privacy. We ask that you respect the neighbors privacy as well. Thank you!

What makes this property unique

Down a private drive with 120 feet of lakefront. Beautiful sunsets, swimming & relaxation. Also, as stated above, a private area with respect to any nearby neighbors. Panoramic views of the water! 120 degree ultra-wide view of the lake!!

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