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Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms.

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House and Property includes 3 acres and 218 feet of private waterfront
View from the backyard
Walkway from the parking area to the front door.
Front door with deck (Trex)
Fire Pit (wood provided)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cooperstown, NY
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glimmerglass Festival
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, National Baseball Hall of Fame
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms.

Deer Ridge Lodge is a magnificent luxury accommodation perfect for the family looking for a memorable visit to Cooperstown. Privacy with 2.6 acres of land, 218 feet of waterfront. Eleven rooms featuring three bedrooms and a sitting room with futon that can be a fourth. Large sectional couch.

Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and center island. Dishwasher, stove top, oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

Three full bathrooms, laundry facilities, breakfast room and dining area with lake views, sitting room with TV and futon couch, foyer with desk for the family member that needs to work, and a great room with a 60" TV and cathedral ceiling along with a large brand new sectional couch. Fireplace. WiFi and Cable TV. Printer with paper. A/C in bedrooms and great room, and ceiling fans in every room.

3 Kayaks and a Canoe available for your use (life jackets provided) along with a barbecue grill and double deck overlooking Otsego Lake. Fire pit. Waterfront and fishing access across the street. Dock for fishing. Plenty of parking, for five or more cars.

3 1/2 miles to the Baseball Hall of Fame. One to two miles to the Farmer's Museum, The Fenimore Cooper Museum, and the Otsega Golf Course. 3 Mile Point Park just around the corner. Short drive to Glimmerglass State Park and Dreams Park.

Great hilltop view. Lakefront breeze. Large backyard and privacy. Deer and other wildlife frequently visit the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

If you need to add a child over the max (call)

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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

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Property # 7084353
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Cooperstown

Located in Cooperstown, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cooperstown Dreams Park and Glimmerglass State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Baseball Hall of Fame and Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf. Rookie's Craft House and Rail Explorers Cooperstown are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Cooperstown, NY

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glimmerglass Festival - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • National Baseball Hall of Fame - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Glimmerglass State Park - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cooperstown Dreams Park - 14 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hawkeye Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mel's at 22 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upstate Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Otsego with private waterfront. 14 rooms. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Otsego Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glimmerglass Festival and Fenimore Art Museum. Farmers' Museum and Leatherstocking Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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. 37 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Great place to stay with great views

Close to town and great views of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd time staying at Deer Ridge and love it. The addition to the house gives so much more room than we needed. Loved the sun porches. Will definitely will book again on our time in Cooperstown.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-appointed large house with a beautiful view of Lake Otsego Lake. We enjoyed the private waterfront (dock, lake and use of kayaks). This immaculate home was comfortable and peaceful. Grounds are wooded and lovely. Close to town, about 3.5 miles. Area is very quiet. Owner was responsive and accommodating. Could not have asked for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for being outstanding guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Another Great Stay

We've stayed at this property for a few years. The house was very clean, and the location is perfect. The many upgrades to the property have been very welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you for being excellent guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

A little bit about the Deer Ridge Lodge

We loved the roominess of the property - lots of space to spread out. The kitchen was very accomodating, as were the decks. The view of the lake was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marco N.

Phenomenal

Basically, best stay ever. The house is phenomenal, the owner is really nice, and the town is just amazing. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Lovely home away from home

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was spacious, clean, and well stocked. The view of the lake from the deck was spectacular. I would absolutely recommend this property to family and friends...And we hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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

Beautiful Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Deer ridge. The house and yard was very private and cozy. We were close enough to town to but far enough away to enjoy the quiet & relaxing view. We did have a visit from some deer one morning. We would definitely book this house again next time we visit Cooperstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you. We always appreciate having great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Another Great Stay

We've now stayed at this location for a few years. Great location & easy lake access. House is large, comfortable, & clean. The only downside this year was the presence of ants in the kitchen areas. This is being addressed by the owner thru the use of a pest control service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Beautiful Lakefront Home

Really enjoyed staying at this property during a Cooperstown week for my son. House was fully stocked with all that you could want. The drive to the fields was approx 12-15 min, which was manageable. We spent many hours fishing off of there dock and small little beach area. Would stay again if the occasion arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you! We appreciate excellent guests such as your party.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jim m.

Would stay again

Large, comfortable and very clean. Beautiful views. Owner left clear instructions. Left 4 stars because of dangerous entry walk to house and exposed, rusty metal at dock area. Had cold weather our week so don't know how cool house stays in summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. The dock area is scheduled to be completely renovated. Unfortunately, the contractor is 6+ months behind on the work. Late snow storms, and heavy flooding in the area has backed his schedule up since he has had to repair many of the existing docks damaged by the high water and also capture those that floated away. Very few contractors can renovate the waterfront (they use a barge and approach from the lakeside where they can easily access the waterfront, remove old material, and bring in material for construction; and of course have access to electricity for power equipment through the barge's electric power). Therefore, waterfront owners do not have many alternatives, but to wait for the work to be done. The walk to the house from the parking area is about a 10% grade downhill. This is the first concern I have heard about it. In the winter, the house is closed from Dec through Feb, and I agree that it could be an issue for people who need assistance walking if the ground was frozen or an ice condition. We do have a second parking area, completely level with the house which I could have recommended using if I knew the gradient was an issue. I will look at this further to see if an improvement can be made.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

nick s.

Very lovely well maintained home with Great Lake house character

this home was great to stay out and especially for the price . Very close to Cooperstown village where there are some great local stores and restaurants . The house was large and accomadated 4 with room to spare . Never once did I feel trapped or confined in the home . Plenty of space for gathering . I recommend this lake house to everyone who is looking for this type of aaccomadation . Really easy to do Buisness with as well . Thanks again !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you.
Archival

8/10 Good

matthew s.

Long weekend retreat

Beautiful house with views of the lake. Spacious rooms in great condition, the dining room and deck are lovely locations to watch boats/water. The staircase leading upstairs is steep, so if anyone has difficulty climbing stairs it could be an issue. Also, the dock for the lake is located across the street so be cautious with children. The only issue I had was with the huge list of must/must not do's - I realize it's a rental so you have to be over cautious but some of the items are laughable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you! The list of must/must not do's is focused on the summer weekly rentals by baseball teams which sometimes get out of hand. We understand many are not applicable to the average tourist.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Excellent location & view

This was our first trip to Otsego Lake & the Cooperstown area. This house was very well stocked with everything needed, & then some. As one other reviewer noted, all you need to bring are your clothes & food. Also, the house was very, very clean. The view of the lake from the breakfast & dining room areas was wonderful. The two kayaks & one canoe were a great bonus. The area down by the water, however, needs to be upgraded. There is little room to walk, and a lot of rusty metal. This was understood to be the case before we booked, since the owner was quite thorough in his description of the property. Any questions we had were quickly answered. We would definitely book this property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. We are upgrading the whole waterfront area with extensive renovations of the waterfront area and also a new dock.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Charming and spacious lake side home!

Recently concluded our dad's only trip to Cooperstown to take in the holiday weekend Hall of Fame festivities and a concert at Ommegang brewery. The location of this property is fantastic as it's very close to the village of Cooperstown (4 miles) and it's situated on a hillside across the street from the lake so you have an awesome view. The house is very spacious, clean and updated. We especially enjoyed the kitchen area with adjacent dining room for view of the lake. There's also a huge flat screen TV and very comfortable couch in the front living room area. The Wi-Fi is very good as well, all 4 of us could stream & surf the web with ease as there was plenty of bandwidth to go around. The owner of the property was very nice and easy to contact via the VRBO app. We would definitely come back to this property in the future and may even bring our wives and children!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you! We always appreciate excellent guests such as your party.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

Great mini vacation in Cooperstown

My family and I stayed at the Deer Ridge Lodge in Cooperstown, NY for 2 days to see the Baseball Hall of Fame and other sites in Cooperstown. The house was a perfect fit for the 6 of us. The kitchen is big and clean and has everything you need. The living room is huge with a very comfortable sectional and large television. The house sits on a hill and you need to cross the street to get to the lake (only drawback - be careful crossing the street if you have small children). If it was nicer weather, we would've enjoyed going out on the lake in the complimentary kayaks and canoe. The house is very close to the downtown area, only a few miles drive. We visited the area out of season which is anytime after Labor Day but we enjoyed going to the Hall of Fame, Cooperstown Distillery, Ommegang Brewery and a few good restaurants before leaving the area. I recommend the house if your family is looking for a nice, cozy place to stay that's close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Spacious, comfortable house in Cooperstown, on Ostego Lake, near Dreams Park fields

We were in Cooperstown for the Dreams park Tournament and decided to rent a house instead of booking a hotel room. In hindsight, we are so grateful we did and this property was perfect for us! We were able to make meals before, during and after baseball games, and we were happy to come back after a long day at the ballpark to the comfortable and open spacious outlay of a house (instead of a small, crowded hotel room). Overall, the house was much larger than expected (!!) - with a good sized kitchen, a dining area overlooking the lake, a dinning room (that we never used) and 3 large family/sitting rooms for 'hanging out. The were 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds, 1 with 2 twin beds) that were not so big, but were fine as we only spent time there sleeping. The house is across the street from the lake, but the house has a small private dock that we used for fishing and swimming. We also used the provided 2 kayaks and canoe. Two full bathrooms and laundry were available. Our only 'complaint' is that we wish the water pressure in the showers had been a little bit stronger. Overall, the house as kept neat and clean, and we enjoyed the use of a BBQ for dinner one night. The house is conveniently located about 10 minutes to downtown Cooperstown, and ~15 minutes to Dreams Park (I do not know the distance to the All Stars park). The owner was very easy to deal with - he answer all questions before our visit. I highly recommend renting a house if you are in town for a Cooperstown tournament - and I highly recommend THIS house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for the comments. We are addressing the water pressure and expect to improve it soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Another Great Stay

This was our family's 3rd year in a row staying at the house. Need I say more?? Great clean, roomy, well-stocked house, beautiful views of the lake, nice new deck & dock, and the use of kayaks & canoes. The owner quickly replied to any questions we had. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Excellent place to stay

This was our 2nd time staying at the house (we had previously stayed August 2020). Once again, the house was very clean, and very well stocked with everything needed. The newly added deck, and new spacious dock, really made the place especially enjoyable. I'm sure we'll be looking to rent again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coralie G.

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

Conveniently Located

The house was clean and well stocked. Plenty of room for two small families to enjoy a week at the lake. Location was convenient for traveling to Glimmerglass State Park and Cooperstown. Lots of fun things to do and see but enjoying time on the lake was our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place.

The house was beautiful. The new deck was spacious. View of the lake was pretty.. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Just what the dr ordered

The booking, communication, and access process was easy, direct, and efficient. The house had great upgrades to the outdoor space that we were not aware of. Our weather was rainy and cool so we visited the town and utilized the inside of the house. Our stay was great and we would consider returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay even though the weather was less than ideal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Great house with beautiful views of the lake

The house was extremely well-equipped with everything you could want or need, all of which was very well-organized.Peter was a pleasure to work with. The views of the lake were stunning and the location is great,just a few miles out of Cooperstown which was very easy to get to. It's a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great Getaway

As a first time Vrbo renter, I wasn’t sure how this would go but the information on this property was very accurate. The owner was super responsive and helpful, a pleasure to work with. This house is fully stocked so you only need to pack your clothes and bring some food and you are good to go. Big grill was great. Very close to town and lots to do in the area off the lake. Baseball Hall of Fame, Glimmer Glass State Park, wineries, breweries, hiking, shopping and the list goes on. Everyone enjoyed the 2 kayaks and canoe at the house (we appreciated the many size life vests provided at the house) and large yard where we were able to set up our own yard games. The lake is beautiful and you can see it from all the front rooms of the house and the deck. The home was very clean and well kept with comfy beds, sofas, etc. I would warn those with small children that this might not be the property for them as there are fairly steep stairs to the lakefront and you do have to cross the road. However, our young teens and adults had no issues with this. This was a very last minute trip and I have to say a wonderful experience. We will definitely be looking to return to this house again. As someone who is used to a summer beach vacation, this was much more relaxing and the prefect Covid safe choice. I would recommend this property to my friends and you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Beautiful Lake view

There is a gorgeous panoramic view of Otsego Lake from the breakfast room. Even with no central air (there are window units in the bedrooms upstairs), we were comfortable on the main floor with lake breezes and ceiling fans even on a 90 degree day. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. We really enjoyed exploring the streets of quaint downtown Cooperstown, which is a very short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Peter Kapsales

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Why they chose this property

We use this property ourselves in the off-season and rent it to cover costs. Any income above cost we invest back in the property. This is not a cash making business like all the rentals in the Cooperstown area and we price our rental at break-even.
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