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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Aurora, NY
  • Place, Wells College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Ithaca Commons
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!

Enjoy all the comforts of home, in this charming, historic home whose backyard is Cayuga Lake with swimming, fishing and boating off the dock and bonus glorious sunsets at your door! Expansive backyard with swing set and basketball court, dock with built in seating, patio with grill, fire pit lakeside.
Settle into this roomy home with a bright sunny eat-in kitchen and attached screened-in porch overlooking the lake, a classic dining and living room and a family room with flat screen cable tv. Wifi and hi speed cable through the house.
Upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms that will sleep ten people in peace and privacy with individual ac unit except in the twin sunroom and the kitchen which opens to a screened porch.

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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
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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
Check in 4-6pm, possible earlier, check out by 11am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 850471vb
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

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Treleaven Wines and Dutch Harvest Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Aurora, NY

What's nearby

  • Wells College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 40 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Cornell University - 46 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Ithaca Commons - 46 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Ithaca College - 49 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dugan's Country Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Sheldrake Point Winery - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Varick Winery & Vineyard - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home in the Heart of Aurora, Sunset Ready! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Wells College. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This obviously well-loved home was a great place for our extended family to stay during Cornell graduation weekend. It’s about a 35 min drive to campus, but we loved having lots of space to ourselves, the beautiful lake view, the cozy screen porch to hang out on, the fire pit to gather around, and a well stocked kitchen to help us with our meals (pro tip — we ordered from Wegman’s catering menu so we didn’t have to cook dinners). The home is well stocked, had lots of hot water for the 9 of us, and even had umbrellas for us to borrow, which unfortunately we had to use. Highly recommend the home for family gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review Regina! You were all great guests and I hope you return someday. You'd be so welcomed! Enjoy the summer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a blast at this property. Perfect location and great yard for activities. Thank you to our host Jacci who was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you Matt for your review! We hope you continue to enjoy the summer! All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property and so easy to communicate with the managers. This is a really great place and we would love to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

s o.

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

Lovely house on the lake

The house was excellent for a family group. We were there for a week and there was plenty of room to spread out and comfortable places to gather. We especially enjoyed the screened porch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Sandra! We appreciate it! Have a great year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Lovely Home

We were very pleased with this rental property. The home is both spacious and charming. We loved the large yard and great swimming right off of the dock. The property was clean and very nicely appointed--I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2020
Thank you, Suzanne! Hope we see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Amazing family get together on the lake

This is a wonderful property. We had ages 3weeks to 77 and everyone agreed it was a wonderful spot for a family reunion. Property manager EXTREMELY responsive. If I could give more than 5 stars we would!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you Jackie! It was a delight meeting you and your family and we look forward to welcoming you next year as well! Thanks for taking such good care of the house. Have a super summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Woolystock 2025

293 Main was a perfect location to host a family reunion. Three other families rented close by and we enjoyed cook-outs together while relaxing in the sun porch or the large shaded yard. The dock access was perfect for our "water taxi" - the pontoon boat that we shared to go swimming snd wine tasting. The house is roomy, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Jacci was extremely helpful both before and after we arrived. A great time was had by all!
Lived the shaded back yard overlooking the lake. Kids had fun playing basketball, croquet, and corn hole.
Dining room saw lots of buffet and catering action.
Dock was perfect for boating and watching fireworks.
Funky vibe throughout was perfect for the occasion (which included Grateful Dead music).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Week in Aurora

This house is amazing. It is older home and Has been taken very good care of. There were 10 of us with plenty of room for all. Yard was fantastic with easy access to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you, Kathy for your review! So glad you enjoyed it and made the most of it! Would love to welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Great place for friends and family!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the McGuire House! Lovely property and we'll kept grounds. Coffee on the sun porch or dock in the morning was just perfect. House was well appointed and had everything we needed for the week. Jacci and Vergil were fantastic and so helpful when we had questions. Surrounding town was quaint with great restaurants within walking distance. The house is historic (1906) and has the feel of an old-fashioned family getaway home. The furnishings are dated and some things are well-worn, but it fits with the age and feel of the home itself. All of the bedrooms are on the top floor with only one bathroom to share, but we just had certain people use the bathrooms on the middle and bottom floor and it worked out just fine. Tons of towels and supplies, and enough of everything to have a full house with friends and family. All appliances worked well, including BBQ and firepit on the patio - highly recommend grilling and doing smores by sunset!! Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend this place to anyone! Sally and Alan Nixon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you so much for your thorough and enthusiastic review! You were wonderful guests, very responsive and appreciative and we hope you visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather w.

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

Beautiful home in charming town.

Family and friends enjoyed a peaceful week along the lake. House is as described. Very clean with beautiful historic charm. Plenty of room for the 7 adults in my group. The lawn between the house is very generous. We set up our Corn hole and Bocce ball games with plenty of room to spare. The dock is also very generous in size but quite a drop to get into the water. Launching kayaks might not be the easiest thing off of that dock. There is also no place to walk into the water if you’re looking to get your feet wet. Minor inconvenience but if you have small children, it’s worth noting. Overall, we loved the house and the town. Jacci was a pleasure to communicate with and went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. The neighbors were the friendliest we’ve come across in the various towns we’ve stayed on the finger lakes. All that passed by said hi and stopped to chat as we enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch. I would definitely recommend this home and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you Heather for your great review! Pleasure meeting you as well and hope you visit us again! Have a super summer! All the best tobyou
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Good stay

As advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2021
Thanks for your review David!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

We had a wonderful time at the property.

This is one of our best vacations as a family we’ve ever had. Wonderful house and backyard. Kids caught fish off the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you, Lynne! We would love to have you back! Thanks for taking such good care of the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Great location to relax and enjoy outdoor activities

We really enjoyed our week here. The property manager gets an A+ for communication and responsiveness. The location is great, walking distance to a few restaurants and a close drive to waterfalls, parks, wineries, breweries, etc. Highly recommend renting a boat to enjoy this location fully. The house is big enough for a large family and very comfortable. The house needs a few upgrades here and there but overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you, Anna for your great review! Hope you visit us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Love the lake

Overall 4 stars. I think it could be 5 star with a few upgrades to the kitchen, pots/pans for cooking, better beds, addition of a fire pit, and perhaps a lower per night charge. Overall a nice place but there might be better value for the money if you are looking across the finger lakes or Adirondack area. Of course if they have no trouble renting it out then that is what the market is willing to pay. The house is situated right on the lake and the dock was in very good Shape. Easy for us to get out on the kayak and our paddleboards. Sunsets were amazing. The piece of property is beautiful and it’s lakefront location is ideal. A village market and restaurant are in very close walking proximity and made it easy to pick up take out and other items. The tv setup is a little older so we couldn’t access any streaming service we have (hbo, netlfix etc). The back screened in porch was a nice spot to chill after sundown. Not a critique of the house but the water Quality on Cayuga is a little hit or miss. Noticeable blue green algae that shut down the local town beach and local college dock. The locals didn’t mind swimming in it though. It wasn’t terrible. We’ve spent time on Owasco, great sacandaga etc and Cayuga quality seemed to be the lowest of those. We did have some good days though and had no problem swimming and paddleboarding. The hostess Jacci was wonderful meeting us at checkin, giving us a quick tour of everything and was very easy to Communicate with via text. We had a very pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Stay at the lake

This was out first family vacation at a lake and we had a fabulous time. Having the boat dock allowed us to bring our boat and the being on the lake everyday was spectacular. We found a few restaurants and a few wineries, swam, tubes and just enjoyed the beauty of being on the water. Aurora is a darling town and we did not have to get in our car as we walked every where. The property managers, Jacci and Virgil, were so helpful and provided us with all the information we needed to enjoy our vacation.Wonderful family vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Fantastic graduation weekend on Cayuga Lake

Over the Memorial Day Weekend our family stayed with Aurora Main Stays at the 293 Main Street location which is a beautiful six bedroom home conveniently located within walking distance of the restaurants in the Town of Aurora and right on Cayuga Lake with a fantastic views of the sunsets from the screened in porch. We were there to celebrate our son's graduation from Cornell with our extended family. We had a great time at the graduation, visiting local vineyards and relaxing at the lake. Jacci Farlow was a great hostess and very responsive to our requests. We hope to return for another visit and will definitely work through Aurora Main Stays and Jacci.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marlee D.

Funrestville

Homeowners Jacci and Virgil were spot on anything we needed from beginning till end. Jacci met us on arrival and showed us the house, which is so much better than trying to find everything on our own, saved us so much time. Family of 12 ages 20s to 80s all had a wonderful time swimming, floating, rowing, grilling, games and sight seeing. The house is amazing with so much room and room for all, best was no waiting for a bathroom. My favorite spot was the rocking chair on the wonderful front porch in the night breeze with the trees singing, and then on Sunday morning with my cup of coffee watching families walking together to church. A vacation spot for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Great Experience, can't wait to go back

6 couples rented the house for the July 4th holiday and had an unbelievable time. The house was huge and the backyard was amazing. If you are looking for a relaxing lake house vacation this is the property for you.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you, Josh! You and your friends were a delight and very thoughtful and tidy. We appreciate all the great communication and consideration. Please do come back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Jacci & Virgil

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This was originally the home of Polly and Henry McGuire and is still owned by the family. My husband Virgil and I proudly manage this wonderful home. We have hosted vacation rentals since 2011 and love welcoming guests and sharing the quaint and quixotic nature of Aurora. Our company is Aurora MainStays and we own/manage nine properties along Main Street all the way to Long Point State Park. Anything we can do for making a guests stay comfortable is what we are about. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

This property has an exceptionally large backyard with great play space for kids and adult retreat spots as well. It's ideally situated in the middle of the village with access to a golf course, shopping, eateries and wineries in and near Aurora.

What makes this property unique

Aurora is like no other small town, and we do mean small, it's just 3 miles long but balances beautiful, stately mansions along with charming village homes. It's quiet but enlivened with lots to do in a relaxed atmosphere. You can easily spend a week exploring the Finger Lakes region from here.

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