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Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake!

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a bench, a small table, and a couch.
A cozy room with a wooden desk, a rocking chair, a bench with a leaf-patterned cushion, and a standing fan.
A room with a bed, a window with blinds, and a view of a body of water with boats.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee maker.
A cozy cabin interior with a brown sofa, two patterned throw pillows, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Keuka Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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. Ready for a night out? Consider Point of the Bluff Vineyards and Scale House Brewery.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seneca Lake - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 36 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 37 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 58 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lucky Catch: Best Cottage on the Best Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Keuka Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Windmill Farm & Craft Market and Ravines Wine Cellars. Arts Center of Yates County and Oliver House Museum 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. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely we already want to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for staying with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a lovely stay and are already looking forward to returning. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes for another wonderful getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lucky Catch is literally on the lake. It is fully stocked with anything you would need for your stay. We had the opportunity to meet Jean, the owner, who come to water the flowers. She went out of her way to retrieve fishing poles from a neighbor for us to use. The cabin is quite small and the shower is rather tight if you are a big person.I highly recommend this for a couple looking for a quiet romantic getaway.Note to Premier Properties, the property manager, the pans were put in the pantry uncleaned. you should instruct the cleaning service to check all the cooking utensils, pots & pans to be sure they are clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 7 Oct 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 10/10 review! We’re so glad Lucky Catch provided such a peaceful lakefront getaway and that Jean helped make your stay even more memorable. We also truly appreciate you bringing the cookware to our attention. We’ll be sure to share this with our housekeeping team so it can be addressed. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing Finger Lakes escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint old school lake house. Lots of charm, right on the lake, the deck at night with a fire going was about as good as it gets!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first visit to the Finger Lakes. The view from this house is amazing. We didn't get to see any sunsets because it was cloudy all 4 days we were there, but you can't get a much better view! The steps that lead down to the house are not for the faint of heart, but again it was worth it for the view! I definately wouldn't recommend this house for people on the larger size. The bedroom is very tight & the shower is extremely small. We didn't really use any of the kitchen items except the coffee pot & fridge, but it looked like it was stocked adequately. Check in/out was seamless and the house was very clean. Overall, a great house with an amazing view. There were kayaks & a canoe available for use, but we were out & about exploring each day until after 6 PM so we didn't get to take advantage of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2026
Thank you for choosing the Finger Lakes for your first visit! We’re so glad the incredible views made the stay worthwhile and that you found the home clean and the check-in and checkout process seamless. We also appreciate your helpful notes about the stairs and smaller spaces for future guests. We hope you’ll return for another visit—and next time, hopefully the Finger Lakes weather treats you to one of those beautiful sunsets!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, comfortable little cottage

This cottage is RIGHT ON the water. It was perfect for a couple's getaway. The kitchen was well stocked and I enjoyed sitting in the sun porch with a cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The docks and deck were nice for fishing and for just sitting to enjoy the lake. And because the cottage is about 35 steps down from the road it was VERY quiet. My only complaint is with the management company and the fees. The listing said that linens and towels were included, but we were charged a linen service fee. And on top of that was the processing fee, reservation fee, non-refundable damage insurance fee, the cleaning fee and pet fee. So the advertised price/night is VERY misleading. With taxes it ended up being almost double. This was a last minute getaway so we did it, but I'm not sure I would say that this cute little cottage was worth that much. I emailed the management company regarding the linen fee and some maintenance items that needed attention, and did not get a reply from them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us, Michal. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your weekend getaway, but are sorry that you did not receive a response from our team. Someone will be reaching out to discuss these issues further. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 26 Oct 2026
Thank you for your 10/10 rating and for choosing to stay with us! We're thrilled to see you had a wonderful experience and hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for your recent stay and for rating your experience! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes soon.
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