A dreamy Seneca Lake retreat with sweeping views, a relaxing hot tub under the stars, flexible bedroom setups, a fully stocked kitchen, cozy living spaces, and easy access to the lake, wineries, and waterfalls.
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A dreamy Seneca Lake retreat with sweeping views, a relaxing hot tub under the stars, flexible bedroom setups, a fully stocked kitchen, cozy living spaces, and easy access to the lake, wineries, and waterfalls.
Located in Interlaken, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Dutch Harvest Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Taughannock Falls State Park - 10 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
King Ferry Corner Store - 56 min drive
NY Quick Shop - 5 min drive
Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - 62 min drive
Giovanni's Gourmet Pizza - 5 min drive
Countryside Market - 11 min drive
About this property
Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates
We still have some Spring, Summer and Fall Availability! We lowered the prices this year, as we want to be sure to fill the house. Returning renters will also receive a 10% discount on top of these prices. If you are a returning renter, please send me a note before booking, so I can create a custom quote for you. We ARE available, based on a cancellation, for Ithaca College Graduation Weekend. Here are all of the available windows for SPRING: April 14-21 (min 3 nights) April 29-May 4 (min 3 nights) May 7-May11 (min 3 nights) May 14-May 18 (min 3 nights) ITHACA GRADUATION
Available windows for Summer: June 15 -18 (mid week, min 2 nights) June 29-July 2 (mid week, min 2 nights) July 20-23 (mid week, min 2 nights) Aug 10-14 (mid week, min 2 nights) Aug 25 - Labor Day!!! recent cancellation!!!! 5 night min Fall Availability: September wide open (3 night minimum) October week 1 (3 night minimum)
This farmhouse, situated right on Cayuga Lake, was built in 1826 at Kidders Landing. The home was renovated to provide modern comforts. The house has 200 ft of gently sloping waterfront lawn and a new 100' dock with a swim ladder and a large platform for fishing and jumping into the water.
The house sleeps 8-10 adults comfortably and can be adapted to house more (up to 16 if at least 6 are children.) In addition to being located on the lake and in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, The Painted Porch Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental is also about 200 yards from a fun little log cabin lodge/restaurant/bar. So, while the house is fully equipped for dining at home, you can also make a last minute change of plans and go next door for a glass of wine and a nice dinner!
There are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Two of the rooms have alcoves with additional bunks, making a multi-family stay more comfortable. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms as well as additional window fans and air conditioners in all 4 bedrooms. We recently added air conditioning to the kitchen, living room and dining room.
There are tons of fun games in the house. And the kitchen, despite being simple, has all the tools to make a great family feast. From baking tools to roasting pans, steamer pots & zesters to a waffle iron, popcorn machine and a crock pot. The gas grill is also a great tool for summer cooking.
On the three acres, there are big trees and big lawns, perfect for bird watching, croquet and badminton!
Between the house and the lake is a small two lane road, which has few cars and serves primarily as a walking, jogging and biking trail. On the bright side, it is also maintained throughout the winter! We also provide little yellow "crossing markers" to create a safer environment for crossing, in the event a car goes by. In the winter, this road is maintained by the county.
The lawn slopes down to a shale beach. The dock is new and goes 100' out into the lake. Mid-simmer, the water is over 6' deep before you get to the large platform at the end of the dock. We have a large patio area down by the dock, with dining and lots of seating. We also have a fire ring at the edge of the beach.
There is a biergarten outside on the patio off the kitchen. Bar tables and bar stools. It is fun to watch for cool birds and the local white deer from there while dinner is being prepared! We have also added a patio on the south side of the house, for another shady option on late afternoon.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This simple farmhouse has NO TV but does have fast fiber-optic internet. You can have access to free wifi at O'Malley's also. Major sporting events are shown on the TV there. There are also 4-5 bars of phone service in the front of the house with ATT. Please also note. We have RING doorbells for security purposes; to protect the house and YOU, our guests. We also have a RING camera behind the house to monitor the bird feeders. We do not look at these unless our guests ask us to or if we are waiting for a package to be delivered. And we look when the house is not rented. We value YOUR PRIVACY.
A few more things: About half of our guests bring dogs. After each dog there is an extensive cleaning process. We do suggest (for the sake of cleanliness) that dogs don't go upstairs. If you bring a dog: The neighborhood is full of dog walkers. All of them are very respectful of the leash law in our area. They get really really frustrated if a dog is loose in our unfenced front yard and runs out to their dogs. Not all of their dogs play well with others. :( Please keep yours on a leash.
Finally, we have 4 bikes which are kept in the shed. And kayaks, a canoe and paddle boards stored on the rack at the lake. We have many life jackets stored in the deck boxes on the porch, but we always recommend bringing your own, just in case.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes. Bunks are for kids! Watch by lake.
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
With prior approval.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Must apply. Prefer dogs.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke inside.
Use of the indoor fireplace is forbidden this year.
Please limit to 6 cars. No parking in shared driveway portion.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 818041vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: With prior approval.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates on 12 May 2026 start from AU$828, 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 Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates located?
Nestled on the beach, this Interlaken farm stay is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cayuga Lake, WeBeTilin' Studios and Sheldrake Point Winery. Lucas Vineyards is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower Spring and Summer Rates Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a beautiful house where we have stayed twice over the years. There are many comfortable rooms for the whole family to enjoy. The lake and the lake deck are great for a quiet morning or a late night bonfire. The kitchen is well equipped. The space is lovely and well decorated. The entire multigenerational family enjoyed our stay.
Could not have asked for a better experience ! Everything was perfect ! Beautiful home that had everything we needed for a fun filled family vacation , from board games to outside activities and the dock and lake were terrific !
Our visit to The Painted Porch was fantastic. The home, neighborhood and time of year made for a perfect getaway with our dogs. We enjoyed the historic nature of the property, and appreciated that it was well appointed, maintained, clean and comfortable for modern life. We enjoyed the nearness of restaurants, as well as the tranquil setting of the lake. It was the perfect mix to enjoy walking, wineries and scenery. Alison was terrific about answering our questions and setting us up for a great time. We hope to come back and visit again. Highly recommend this property!
House and property are absolutely gorgeous. So much space indoors and outdoors. Awesome location. Our family had the most perfect time and would absolutely come back.
We stayed at the painted house for our son’s graduation. It was home away from home. We had everything we needed and were able to cook all our meals at the house. I highly recommend this beautiful lakefront retreat. As an added feature there is meticulous landscaping and bird feeders all around. A nature lover’s dream.
Great mix of old and new with room for everyone.Enjoy the lake one day ,hiking the next,explore a winery, then wind down on the front porch in the evening.Couldn't ask for a more relaxing place thanks Alison,
Great place to stay. Location was awesome. We were there for a wedding in the area. Family from all over the country were able to stop by for dinner or just a drink. Lake was amazing with plenty to do for all ages.
Beautiful home with everything we needed for a family getaway. The front porch was one of my favorite spots to sit with the grandkids and watch the lake. Plenty of room for everyone and lots to do in the area as well.
Lovely restored historic building - clean and comfortable on a cold Thanksgiving weekend. Owner is helpful, accessible. Beautiful view of Cayuga Lake and short drive to hikes and towns.
Our family had a wonderful long weekend staying at the Painted Porch. It is a great home in a great location. The home has a large yard, as well as direct and close access to the water. I would highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a relaxing weekend away at the lake.
Kyle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The actual home was exactly as portrayed in the online advertisements. The house was clean, in a great location, access to the lake, and plenty of wineries close by. Would absolutely stay again and would recommend.
Beautiful property with exquisite view of the lake and a large backyard to relax and play games. Host was easy to work with for any questions. House is unique - was fun to take walks and see other properties in the area as well. 10 of us stayed and there was plenty of room. Only negatives (small) were that the kitchen was not huge and cupboard/refrigerator space for food was limited. An additional half bath would also be great, as 2 full bathrooms for 10 people presented a few challenges at times. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend to others.
We had a great visit. The house was well equipped inside and out for all of us. Plenty of space for three generations! And the setting on the lake was perfect.
Overall the property suited our needs. We had a few concerns about amenities included and the owners were very quick to respond and rectify. Location was perfect, our teenagers loved the lake access and swimming/kayaking all day everyday.
Four of us stayed in the painted porch for the weekend. The house is historic and charming. The view of the lake is gorgeous and neighborhood is quiet. There is plenty to do in this area and it ia all easy to access on Route 89. Thanks to Allison for a great stay.
Rosemarie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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