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Deruyter lake waterfront

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A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a fan, and a leather couch.
A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows providing natural light.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture and a glass door leading to a covered area.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a fan.
A ping pong table in a room with large windows overlooking a backyard.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
This vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features lake views, a patio, and offers ski-in/ski-out access, along with nearby golf and water activities. The property is pet-friendly and located in a village near the DeRuyter Reservoir and Toggenburg Mountain, perfect for adventure travelers.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near DeRuyter Reservoir
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Deruyter, NY
  • Place, DeRuyter Reservoir
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Turning Stone Casino
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 King Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Deruyter lake waterfront

Property located on East side of the Lake. Deruyter Lake is located in Central New York. House is on a private lot that has direct waterfront access. Dock is about 4' deep and can easily accommodate boats up to 24' . Lake house is around 2400 sq ft, has 2.5 baths, 3 large bedrooms which sleeps 10-12 max. House has new updates with wifi, cable and laundry on site. Private off street parking with garage if needed.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Younger toddlers , welcome to bring baby gate
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Events

Events allowed
See me to discuss
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Pets

Pets allowed
Will allow certain breeds and limited
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access Road Speed 5 mph No Bon Fires Watch for well head near lake side, well head is undefeated vs any vehicle please no diving , sea wall it’s very

Important information

You need to know

Property # 992184vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: See me to discuss
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

De Ruyter

Located in De Ruyter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Manlius Historical Society and Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Land of OZ and Ends and Homer Center for the Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Deruyter, NY

What's nearby

  • DeRuyter Reservoir - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Syracuse University - 31 min drive - 46.0 km
  • JMA Wireless Dome - 38 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Destiny USA - 45 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 52 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's Restaurant & Taproom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪bazzi's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yohan's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red & White - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deruyter lake waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deruyter lake waterfront on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,955, 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 Deruyter lake waterfront ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deruyter lake waterfront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deruyter lake waterfront located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in De Ruyter is on a lake, steps from DeRuyter Reservoir and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Stone Quarry Hill Art Park and Cazenovia Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have rented from them in the past very nice place and nice people - Excellent experience every time. Always make great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lot of broken items. Chairs, towel holders, rugs, exterior stairs wobble, burnt out lighting, window cranks. Got a bad sliver on deck. Overall the home needs a lot of TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was very communicative, allowed us to extend our stay, there were plenty of kitchen supplies and things throughout the house so we found everything we needed (fishing rods, playing cards, etc) the area is so nice and everyone around is so kind especially the next door neighbor Eric. if you have a chance to meet him he’s an awesome guy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House was warm and welcoming. Beautiful views of the lake. As it appears we stayed during off season, lake traffic was very quiet which we appreciated for quiet nights. Would definitely recommend and host was very responsive. Will definitely looki forward to availability for our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has everything a family could need. The view is beautiful. The host is very nice and is very responsive to any questions you may have.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location, clean and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake and spacious house!

The house was spacious and accommodated my family of 6 well. It was very clean and we really enjoyed the dock by the lake. The owner was very kind and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this lake house!

This is our third year staying at Marc’s lake house and we absolutely love it there! Beautiful house and beautiful lake. So many wonderful memories made there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake vacation

This home on Lake DeRuyter was perfect for our extended family vacation. The house was equipped with all our needs. The owner was responsive with questions. The dock was perfect for fishing and swimming was great as weeds were well controlled. The property is dog friendly as well, which made this vacation even better. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Lake access,location,and a sweet quiet neighborhood of cottages and families created a restful and enjoyable experience. We loved the master suite,waking up to a view of the lake. This is a great house for multiple families or generations because of the separation of guest areas. Whether on the deck,or on the dock,there are plenty of outside places to enjoy the view. And if you don’t want to cook in the well equipped kitchen,the Boathouse restaurant is just down the road.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great low key lake house

We had 2 families, 5 kids and 4 adults altogether, and had a lovely time. The house is tidy has a nice view of the lake from the east side. The kitchen has almost everything you need. The bedrooms are perfect for 2 families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Everything was wonderful during our stay. The weather didn’t cooperate much which wasn’t a problem as the ping pong table downstairs became daily family tournaments into the late evening. I needed to cook for my niece‘s wedding and the kitchen was equipped with everything and plenty of space. The one day we had great weather the boys fished off the dock and rented a kayak. Thank you Marc, we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect? No, but decent especially for families with kids. It seems ideal for summer and OUTSIDE lake adventures/access. It needs some TLC & a good pressure wash and fresh paint inside and out. Lots of mismatched and blown lightbulbs. I read ALL the reviews beforehand. Seems most items not really addressed. It seems best for families who just need to play, sleep, clean up, feed the masses and enjoy the country and lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply WOW!

We have rented a few homes over the years and this is definitely our number 1! The owner responds right away and goes above and beyond to insure your stay is spectacular. The place is absolutely gorgeous as well as the view. Even all the locals we met were beyond helpful and so nice. This will definitely be a repeat vacation for our family ! Mark thank you so very much for allowing us to share in this amazing place and cant wait to visit again this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank-you and please come back anytime . Marc
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

DeRuyter

Water was clean and clear. Dock and fire pit can be seen from the kitchen. Owner was nearby and quick to respond to questions. A pleasant week there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Beautiful views and very comfortable house. Nice kitchen, great room and comfy beds. No complaints. I enjoyed walking around the houses and lake in the morning. Great fall location. We escaped SU family weekend and stayed here. Would do it again. Note that the fireplace is not usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

It was. Wonderful! The only problem was the air conditioner leaked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thanks for the stay but let me know next time? it was just the drain line
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property is very tired; dirty wall to wall carpeting up the stairs and in master, duct taped rugs in dining area, staircase from deck goes down to alley of trap like rubble - dangerous for seniors and children alike. Basement rooms typically basementy; one of the bunk beds is held up by what appears to be cinder blocks covered by a towel. No sign of pictured large grill or attractive outside furniture. Waterfront was great. Older children loved jumping off dock and we brought kayaks which were easy to launch and fun for all. This could be a wonderful vacation spot with updating and repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deruyter lake house

We have been visiting the area for the last 3 years as our son is at nearby Colgate. We have rented many homes for weekend visits. This was by far the nicest experience we have had,Just a beautiful large comfy home. Immaculately clean and well stocked. Ping pong in the basement kept the kids occupied during a rainy weekend. The large streaming TV was great for Netflix movies.Comfortable beds and large dining area. Oven was great for chocolate chip cookies.Oh, and the view of the lake is gorgeous.Property manager was great. Responded to every question promptlyWe will absolutely be back.5 stars !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
On arrival the property was 60 degrees and heat was not working. We called the owner and he attempted to fix it remotely but came in the morning when temperature was 58. Our family was unable to sleep the first night due to the cold. Owner refused our request of a 200 refund. Home needs a deep clean and carpets need a shampoo. We saw mice on downstairs level and heard them at night. We have been renting for years on VRBO. This was our worst travel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Property is as advertised: a lovely home on the DeRuyter Reservoir. We really enjoyed getting away from the stress of our lives, and appreciated how clean the house was. The house had everything we needed, and all we had to do was pack clothing and food. We forgot the coffee, but there was some there for us already! My son loved playing ping pong, and it was great that we could bring our dog with us too! A ton of space and a great view, like looking from a treehouse when you are in the living room. I was able to do some birdwatching too. The owner even gave us the name of a great local pizza place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2020
Thanks for staying.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

place was falling apart lights falling off walls bulbs burnt out the had control over the ac and wou

not good onwer has to much control water ran out he had to come and fix it
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Guest left the place a mess . The reason I have control over AC is because some keep the windows open and because remotes are 200$ each and they go missing or broken . We also have nest thermostats at propterty that control only the boiler heat and guests have a hard time understanding.. I ask guests what they want and usally forget it . How many camps have AC is a better question on the lake? To get 2 stars for a burnt-out light is comical. Also, the water didn’t run out I had to replace house water filter because pressure was getting low and did this with in 2-4 hours of finding out…. House is the nicest rental on lake for the the money ….
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easy to find, pretty accommodating

The owner was responsive to questions and I privately messaged him our concerns about the property's lack of cleanliness and some broken items that I hope he will address before the next person stays. He says he uses a maid service so obviously those issues start with them. The listing is slightly misleading as it says it sleeps 10, but there are 2 bedrooms that have 1 king bed in each and a 3rd bedroom that has 2 twin over full beds. We were fine cosleeping with our littles but if you want your own sleep space, consider bringing an air mattress. Otherwise, the furniture was comfortable, the place was kid friendly, and the house was easy to find from the road. It was centrally located to all of the places we were visiting so that was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marc Zurbruegg

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Owned and operated by local landlord. Grew up on lake and have an extreme knowledge to any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

This property on the lake has probably the best swimming and fishing. One of the nicest rentals on DeRuyter Lake

What makes this property unique

Property offers a unique waterfront quality for the lake compared to other areas on lake. Swimming is considered the best on lake with stone bottom and very little weed growth. Fishing off dock is fantastic and deep enough for any larger boat.
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