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ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat!

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Nestled among woods with a small waterfall and babbling brook, this waterfront cottage offers an idyllic retreat for families. Enjoy the expansive deck overlooking the lake, fully-stocked kitchen with modern appliances and dining room views of nature's splendor. Rowboat life jackets are available to explore the surrounding waters.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat!

This waterfront cottage has the perfect surroundings for a family getaway! Because it is the last cottage on a dead end, nature is all around you here! There are woods to walk through with a small waterfall and babbling brook that runs alongside the cottage. A long grassy front lawn can be used for all kinds of outdoor activities, and best of all the beach is level with no steps! There is a dock to keep your boat on if you decide to bring one or rent one. The walk out into the water is a fairly gradual one which is great for small children. The best thing about this beach is not only is it level, but there are no weeds growing here in the water so a pleasurable swim is in store. The beach consists of small flat rounded rocks. We also have a rowboat with life jackets you can use if you want to venture out in the lake a bit more!
A short walking distance away (approx. 200 yards) is a a large green space (about 10 acres) with a small playground and room for all kinds of outdoor lawn activities that require a large space. A dirt path/private road runs along side it and is great for kids that bring bikes or scooters etc. or just for taking a nice walk!
The approximately 1000 square foot cottage has a wonderful open floor plan and boasts a very spacious living and dining area great for conversation or relaxation with nice views of the lake and stream. The living room leads out to a deck on the lake side which has a grill, lounge furniture and dining with all the sounds of nature.
The modern kitchen is fully stocked with plenty of cookware/utensils and is just off the dining room, which also has views of the lake through the living area.
There are three small cottage sized bedrooms, one with a queen, another with two twins another with a double, and there is a queen sofa bed in the living room.
The shade from the large old trees around the cottage and the lake breeze keep it nice and cool so there is really no need for air conditioning. We do have a couple of ceiling fans and portable oscillating fans you can place in the bedrooms or wherever you like.
There is no furnace in the cottage but there is a portable space heater you can place where you like and also some electric blankets for chilly spring or fall nights.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out

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

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: Please do not leave pets unattended. Max 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Peaceful Finger Lakes Cottage w/ Stream Woods Level Beach

About the area

Map
Moravia, NY

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cornell University - 43 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 48 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Syracuse University - 58 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Destiny USA - 60 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giuseppe's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪New York Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪10-10 BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Great Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! 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 ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! located?

This Moravia cottage is on the beach, steps from Owasco Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frozen Ocean State Forest and Fillmore Glen State Park. Powers Public Library and Locke Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

ON LAKE! Peaceful Private Level Beach, Pet Friendly,Stream,Dock,Woods,Rowboat! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

mark w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, enjoyed our stay there. Saw some amazing sunsets!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!! Home was exactly what we needed. Peaceful spot on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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

Great Stay, Dog loved the Lake!

Everything was as advertised.Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Peaceful Stay

Our stay was pleasant and very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Perfect spot on Lake Owasco

We loved this cabin and property. It suited all of our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine O.

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

Beautiful getaway!!

The cottage was so comfortable and the views of the lake beautiful. We all had such an enjoyable peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen w.

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

Great place

Christine was available and responsive! Neighbors were awesome too! Beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

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

Great lake house

House was clean and well equipped, all was as advertised. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

Just what we needed

Great location, friendly neighbors, peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Long weekend

Very enjoyable. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katerosse@aol.com

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

Wonderful

We loved our lakeside stay came just as advertised Love the crystal clear water, cozy cottage with nice new kitchen, wonderful enclosed porch with great views, but mostly the sunsets with a fire!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Epic Lake Swimming

This small cottage was everything we needed. Great swimming for our kids and golden retriever. Caught smallmouth bass from the dock. Owner is very responsive. Also recommend Filmore Glen SP, Tom Thumb, and Lake Owasco Brewing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charbel K.

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

Great

👍
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan G.

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

Lake House Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The lake access can’t be beat - we spent time there every day - the beach area made it easy for kids to wade/swim. Check in/out instructions were clear and Christine was reachable when needed! There was plenty to do in the area - we are already thinking about our next trip to the Finger Lakes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L., Penfield

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

Fun family weekend

Christine was a wonderful host and terrific communicator. We had some rain, but still got some fun time in the water, made s'mores, and enjoyed the fireflies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is by far the best equipped vacation rental I've ever stayed in. It is charmingly decorated, and has a wonderful kitchen. The week we stayed was rainy but that just made the waterfalls better. DO NOT miss nearby Fillmore Glenn State Park's gorge trail. Out of all the beautiful sights we saw, that was not only the most beautiful, but the most accessable trail, and it's only about 20 minutes south.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Great Place

The cottage was very neat and clean. Everything was provided [ except for food and drinks] and the kitchen was well equipped with everything. Plenty of parking for vehicles and trailers. The boat launch was a short trip across the lake. We would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Sit back and relax

What a great property this was for myself and 3 friends! Great cottage on the lake with a relaxing peaceful lake view! The cottage itself was very clean, well stocked and spacious! The owner , Christine, was quick with responses to questions and extremely accommodating! None of us wanted to leave! Perfectly relaxing in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

90 the birthday.

Great cabin on quiet lake. Grandson was in the water most of the time. Night sky was amazing! By
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kat K.

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

Peaceful

Cottage had a few issues, worst being sewer system backed up. Christine communicated well with us to come to a resolution.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry H.

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

Great location

Its difficult to find rentals that accept dogs. This did and was perfect for us. She loves to swim. So the beach with its jetty was perfect. It was very quiet. We enjoyed kayacking,swimming, and fires on the beach. The house had everything we needed, but does need a end of season clean and repair session.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Cute lake cottage

We had a wonderful time on Owasco lake. We swam and paddled boarded everyday. Plenty of room for all of us, well stocked kitchen. Just a short drive to Filmore Glenn and to other hiking spots. Farm stands everywhere! We had fun exploring Ithaca, Skaneateles, Aurora and Auburn. Our host, Christine, was super responsive and checkin/checkout was simple and easy. My dogs had fun, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jack K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mice, Filth, and a Refused Refund.We left within hours of arriving due to unacceptable conditions. The house had a strong odor coming from the stove, and upon opening the stove’s drawer, we found both dead and live mice. The property was also visibly dirty—cobwebs, bugs, and dust made it clear it had not been cleaned before our arrival.When we requested a refund, the host declined and instead offered to “come get the mice” the following morning, rather than arranging proper cleaning or extermination. They also tried to downplay the situation by insisting we just didn’t understand what “living on the water” is like, which is not the case. We did not feel safe or comfortable staying in these conditions.In addition, the next-door neighbor’s porch was only about 10 yards from our back porch, which meant very little privacy. The neighbor repeatedly tried to get us to do shots with him whenever we stepped outside.We’ve never written a negative review before, but based on this experience, I cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Great little cottage!

We really enjoyed our trip, the little ones loved the beach and throwing stones in and swimming. The adults enjoyed the opportunity to unwind in this slice of heaven. We had an initial "issue" with one of the neighbors allowing their dog to roam free when we had a dog also with us but Christine took care of it promptly and for the most part the neighbor complied. We only had one situation where the dog came over but we were able to get it off the property without incident. Christine thank you for sharing your home with us, my 3 year old grandson loved the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Da Y.

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

Chilling on the Lake

We attended a May wedding nearby so decided to rent via VRBO rather than the expensive hotel rates around college graduation time. Very pleasant stay in spite of being off season. Our dog played on the beach and in the water with the neighbors friendly young dog. Located alongside a brook which was peaceful as you can hear the water coming down to the bottom of the hill and into the lake. Enjoyed nearby Filmore Glenn for hiking and seeing the beautiful water falls. Plenty of nearby wineries plus a brewery less than a mile away. Christine our sponsor was very responsive to any of our needs, including quickly remedying an unforeseen septic issue. We were so impressed we booked another camp through her in a few months.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024