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Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, books
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On the shores of Cayuga Lake, experience a historic lake cottage with knotty-pine walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, and a wrap-around porch perfect for sunsets or morning coffee. Enjoy WiFi internet service as you relax in the spacious living room-dining area with full-size sofa bed or unwind on the private deck overlooking the lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage

We are proud to offer a fabulous historic lake cottage with a dock on the
North Eastern shores of Cayuga Lake. It is a Saturday to Saturday weekly rental only.
It has been beautifully and lovingly restored and features all
knotty-pine walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, wrap around porch on 3 sides, and new kitchen appliances.
The cottage has two spacious floors:
On the first level is the kitchen and bathroom with shower; as well as a living room-dining area with a full size sofa bed, a single bed, a table with chairs and a tv. There is an angled stairway to go up to the bedroom loft. A slow step by step access with railing. The second level is a large open floor plan loft-style bedroom that has cathedral ceilings and a private deck that overlooks the lake. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets or enjoy the view with your morning coffee. The open loft features hand-crafted wood furniture, including one double sized bed, a pair of twin sized bunk beds, and extra folding cot. FREE wi-fi internet service and city water for drinking and cooking.
Cottage also has a Hamilton Beech Flex brew maker ( K cups or ground coffee to brew ), blender, microwave, stainless steel utensils, dishes, glasses, pots & pans; etc. Cook inside on the electric stove or outside on the grill (with a free butane tank already provide).
All you need to bring are your own linens, pillows, towels, paper products, soaps and food. Water shoes are great, especially for children. We have life jackets for the row boat and canoe usage for our guests.
Bring your cell phone or use our phone # for emergency contact.
Enter water using a pool ladder at end of cottage dock or go for a ride in the row boat or canoe or dock your own boat or rental boat there. Sit outside and enjoy a camp fire roasting marsh mellows or just enjoy the beautiful night sky.
Plenty restaurants around for
Breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner or go for a short ride to play mini golf, visit the wineries or to get ice cream. Plenty to do. Brochures supplied for day trips, etc. About 3 miles to the north is Montezuma Refuge, where you can either drive thru with your vehicle or walk along the path to view nature ( deer, turtles, frogs, birds, even bring your dog along for an enjoyable walk with you.
Plenty to do or just relax. The wrap around
porch is perfect for sitting outside, even on a rainy day. Smoking however; is not allowed inside the cottage at any time.
A great place to relax and have a great time.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside cottage only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

50% refund 90-60 days before rental date.No refund less than 60 days prior to rental date.
Rates are set for up to 5 people; $100 charge for each person over the 5. $50 per pet .Pets not allowed on furniture nor inside if wet.
$1250 a week for peak season (June 24-Sept.09) a $100 Discount on 2 week rentals.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50 per approved pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside cottage only

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 first aid kit
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Cayuga, NY

What's nearby

  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Montezuma Winery - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Izzo's White Barn Winery - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • New York Chiropractic College - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauder's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪XIX Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage located?

This family-friendly Cayuga cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cayuga Lake, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Montezuma Winery and CJS Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Camp Onondaga Fully Restored Historic Lake Front Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on Cayuga lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annmarie was an excellent hostess, the cottage was quaint and had everything you needed. Their was a problem with the stove and Annmarie replaced it right away. Beautiful spot with a wrap around porch with lake views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Little Gem

This property was a great find. Although small it has a rustic charm. Originally I was a little bit put off by a poor review but found that entire review to have been totally off base. The cottage was clean, the property great (only about 20 ft from the water), and the owner delightful. We would absolutely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Thanks for the great stay!

Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place ina great area. Sooo many things to do that you just have to figure out what your priorities are. Food, wine, cider, waterfalls , hiking, canoe, bird watching at the reserve, Food(I said it again so many nice restaurants like the Wheelhouse or Wolffy’s) or we stayed at ‘home’ and enjoyed the view . The upstairs is not for the challenged or large person. Tough ladder like stairs so we stayed downstairs but still had plenty of room. The deck upstairs can’t be missed though, THE VIEW!! As of no as the wind isn’t too bad. Fun to bbq and relax at the property or choose your own adventure. There is so much around you just have to decide. Really enjoyed the area and this place. Thanks to Ann Marie !
Beautiful sunset
Night sky delight. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

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

Great stay

So rare to find a lake house with a decent yard! Enjoyed the dock and boats and fishing was great for most ... The loft is a climb but the house lacks nothing. Great week vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall Satisfied

Nice Historical Home with a host who is very nice and always by your side.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas A.

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

Lakeside vacation

Loved the access to the boat, beautiful view great location. Bed in loft very comfortable but my dog needed company in living room. Sofa bed not that great but ok. Bathroom bathing a little tight in shower stall, other than that, I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

We had a wonderful time at the cottage.

Cute, clean, perfect mid-Finger Lakes location. Unbelievable sunsets! Only issue is stairs to bunk room. Pics don’t really give perspective of just how steep they are.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Amazing views

It was very relaxing. The place was very clean and accurate described. Ann Marie was very nice and very helpful. She willingly shared her knowledge and her grapes and plums as well. The only disappointment was not being able to catch a salmon. One day I will. The place itself is all I expected from a cabin on a lake. And for us the stair climb wasn’t that difficult. Loved the use of the rowboat and canoe.i definitely would stay again. We enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Victoria G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Won’t stay here again

Property manager lives next door. Was there when we arrived and proceeded to tell us about her problems with contractors and kept us for 20 minutes before we could go inside. We were first guest of season house not aired out. AC very bad. Only two burners on stove worked. Refrigerators were all rusty. Mouse feces in utility closet and on stove and bathroom sink. Sauce pans were rusty on inside. Chair cushions were very dirty and old. Dock access was blocked owner said to keep out geese. Owner showed up constantly and stayed. Wanted us to place weather stripping on door. Made sure we picked up dog poop everyday. Coffeemaker did not work as stated in ad. Shower was very small if your 6’ tall your touching the ceiling. Had to ask to have dead fish removed because they smelled. Found bugs in beds. Bath mat was moldyWon’t be staying there again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

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

Cayuga Lake Bay

This was a good value for the price. I was looking to place to relax and unwind and that happened. The property is rustic. It is on a very fast moving road with trucks going by. Its not really safe to walk along the road. There is walking available a few minutes drive down the road in Cayuga at Harris Park. The host was helpful. The parking is very exact. Make sure you get specific instructions about where to park before you arrive. If you have trouble climbing a ladder, the top floor with a double bed will be very difficult to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy a.

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

Just What We Needed

We were looking for a simple home to enjoy the lake and outdoors and local Finger Lakes offerings. The home was clean and has everything you need including an outdoor grill and picnic table on the deck, a small dock and a row boat and canoe that we enjoyed, not to mention lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets. Our adult children had a blast with some of their friends on the water, having a bonfire and visiting local wineries. The home is near Aurora and Skaneatles for local shopping, antiquing and gorgeous views. We spent a lot of time at a park in Aurora which became my running route daily. It was a short drive away. Anne Marie is nearby to give tips and to ask questions like where is the closet Walmart. There is also a small grocery store, dollar store, gas station and laundry mat nearby in Union Springs. The house has interesting history if you appreciate things that are historic. It was fun to stay there with the knowledge of hundreds of years of history happening. We would definitely rent there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Suzannah E., Media, PA

Misleading

The owners were very nice, however, the description is misleading. I asked specifically on the phone before we booked, since the house was located on the North East corner of the lake, if it was shallow, warm and was there seaweed. The owner said no. It was very warm, there was tons of seaweed and algae, the water was murky. We only went in a couple of times. Very disappointing. The house is on a busy truck route and the houses are very close. We had to keep the windows closed at night if the lights were on as hundreds of tiny bugs flew in through the screen towards any light. We enjoyed the area, but the house location was a disappointment for us.

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Lovely property

Lovely rustic property, great views over lake, very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilya N.

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

Nice cabin on Cayuga

We had a lovely time at the cabin. Swimming in the lake was really great, especially during the really hot summer days. The sunsets are really beautiful on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

mark s.

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

very nice lakeside cottage

There are many positives to this property, and a couple of negatives, at least with our lifestyle. Positives include the owner (who lives in the house next door). What a delightful person to chat with. We loved the porch, all the chairs available to sit and enjoy the view, the access to a canoe, and the cottage itself. Everything that the owner could control we thouroughly enjoyed. The negative for us (living in rural PA) what the distance from the cottage to the road. The road is the major north-south route on the eastern side of the lake, and even though it was quiet at the cottage 85% of the time, trucks did use the road, and we all know how load some trucks can be. The evenings were very quiet. Early morning you could hear the road becoming more active. Overall a very positive experience. Our dog settled in very nicely and to sum - up the review, yes, we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

Rustic charm.

Beautiful location. Fit our needs vacationing with our dog. Steps to upstairs too steep for us but staying downstairs worked for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great cabin:)

We enjoyed our stay at Camp Onondaga. Everything was perfect! Anne Marie was a wonderful host:) would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marjorie w.

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

Lovely home with views on the lake

AnneMarie was the perfect host! She greeted us when we arrived and gave us an overview of the cottage and general info. We had our daughter and 18 month old granddaughter with us and AnneMarie even brought toys over for her❤️ AnneMarie even lent Eric a fishing pole! She shared the grapes and apples from her yard as well. She was a Wealth of information for places to eat or shop. So very kind ! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. We did bring our own linens. Kids will love the loft! Fishing off the dock or on the boat was great. But oh those sunsets!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Judy S., Summerfield, Florida

Liked: Check-in, location

More minuses than pluses for seniors

Minuses - Limited parking, VERY steep stairs to upper floor and balcony, SMALL shower; due to bad weather and flooding prior to our arrival, dock was unavailable for most of our 12 day stay. Pluses - Convenient location but lots of road noise from traffic. Definitely would not recommend for seniors.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ilya N.

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

Great Cabin on the Finger Lakes

We had a wonderful time at Camp Onondaga! The cabin is clean and well maintained. The stairs to the loft take a little getting used to but eventually you get the hang of it. Swimming in the lake is absolutely wonderful. The lake is shallow where the cabin is located and it gets deeper very gradually. Plus the lake water is fairly warm, so it's easy to get in! I also appreciated that the row boat and canoe were in great shape, which so very rare these days. To top it all off, fishing on the lake is a lot of fun. There are plenty of fish to catch and even observe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation

We had a Great Lake vacation in this quaint log cabin style house- we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Obnoxious

Renter attacked religious preferences and was constantly questioning air conditioner use
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lori S.

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

Stay at Camp Onondaga

At first it looked small and like it would not be able to accommodate our family. As it turned out, there was plenty of room and the property gave us all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021