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Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the shores of Skaneateles Lake, Hide Away offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the hot tub or by the fire pit, then enjoy water activities with stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. With a newly updated eat-in kitchen and living room, this 2-bedroom cottage is perfect for family vacations or weekend getaways.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront

This 1,000 square foot cottage boasts 200' of Lake frontage on beautiful Skaneateles Lake. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage has been recently remodeled and updated (2019). The open concept floor plan, with BRAND NEW eat-in kitchen and living room, is perfect for a wine tour weekend getaway or a week-long family vacation. The breathtaking views from the deck are great for relaxing while enjoying your morning coffee, or winding down with a glass of wine watching the sunset. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a king bed, while the second bedroom includes a queen & a twin bed. The bathroom (completely gutted and remodeled in 2016) has a tub & shower.
Platform, stairs down to water, and dock were all completely redone (completed 2017).
Amenities include: HOT TUB (new 2020) , Swim platform, Stand up paddle boards, BBQ, fire pit, rowboat, 4 kayaks, toys/games, fishing rods, any many more.
Come enjoy your stay at Hide Away

(*please note that the hot tub is seasonal and will be available from May 20-October 20)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Spafford, NY

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Syracuse University - 35 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Destiny USA - 40 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Cornell University - 57 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 39 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Moondance - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Vista - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mandana Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Amber Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Skaneateles Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Otisco Lake and John D. Barrow Art Gallery. Clift Park and Shotwell Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Private & Peaceful Renovated Skaneateles Lake Cottage- 200' private lakefront Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andi G.

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

Peaceful, beautiful cottage

We (2 cousins) throughly enjoyed our stay at
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Great spot!

Perfect property for lake life. Our family had the best time and was an awesome property imside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great Lake house

We had a wonderful long weekend on Lake Skaneateles. The house is in great shape, the owner kept in close contact and was very responsive, and the lake is beautiful. We took advantage of the fire pit under starry skies every night. We will definitely stay here again if we make it to the Finger Lake region in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

End of summer trip

We had a wonderful time staying at the property. Ample outdoor space, great water-front amenities, fire pit, hammock etc. Beautifully remodeled cottage. Great kitchen for cooking. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrice F.

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

Perfect end to summer

Smartest decision to stay for a week! We used the lake, the hammock, the fire pit, the hot tub and the cozy cottage for one of my favorite weeks. Such a great place to reconnect with busy teens and semi-adult kids! Owner was excellent communicator, place was clean and stunning location/ views. Hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Definitely Returning

We can’t say enough good things about this property! From the location to the amenities to the beauty to the cleanliness! Our family had an amazing time! The memories that we made are priceless! We will definitely be returning next year to make more! Thank you for the unforgettable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Beautiful lakefront getaway

We visited the hideaway as a short family getaway for our 10 year anniversary (myself, my husband and our toddler). As soon as we drove up we fell in love. The house is quaint and gorgeous. It was spotlessly clean. The views were phenomenal with the sliding glass doors along the whole back of the house. Despite the cool, rainy weather we had a wonderful time. We can’t wait to go back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danna A.

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

love love love

your home is so lovely! the expansive view of the water, the spectacular sunsets, the laughter of friends gathered around the counter, the distance to town - not too close, not too far! it’s truly the perfect getaway! thanks again for everything! i look forward to returning in 2020!

10/10 Excellent

Luray T.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

The lake house is amazing! The view, the hot tub, the fire pit, the deck… the perfect setting for a totally chill vaca (which is what we were going for). Close to downtown Skaneateles where you’ll find the cutest town with fun stores and great food. Lots of great hiking and places to explore like Beak & Skiff, Elderberry Pond, Crazy Daisy’s and Watkins Glen. Allison and Andy are great hosts and made sure everything was perfect. We will def be return guests. Much more to eat and explore !
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish O.

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

Beautiful Getaway

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights in mid October. Check in/out was super easy, house owner is lovely. The house is updated and beautiful. The entire back is sliding glass doors which lead to a magnificent view of the lake. The house was super clean, and comfortable. We had some colder and rainy weather, but the house setup allowed us to still enjoy the lake! Highly recommend and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Beautiful lake property!

The cottage was very clean & modern! Alison was extremely helpful & pleasant! The lake views are breathtaking whether you’re in the house, on the back porch, in the hot tub, at the look out deck or on the dock! The extra amenities (hot tub, paddle boards, sunscreen, bug spray, speakers, walkie-talkies, candles, cooler, extra towels, bedside reading lights, plethora of kitchen utensils & dishes, etc) were a huge plus. We felt like we were at home! That’s really hard to do when traveling with an infant! We hope to go back very soon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad B., Colts Neck, NJ

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

Peaceful Paradise

From the moment I made the reservation until the time we locked the door at checkout Alison was great. She made communicating with her a a total breeze and was very responsive whenever we had a question. The cottage is beautiful and very comfortable. It has every modern amenity you could ask for on a vacation. Everything is practically brand new. The views from the property are absolutely stunning, especially since we were there at the peak of the leaves changing. You can take a nice long nap in the hammock, have some drinks around the firepit, or just enjoy your morning coffee and take in the peacefulness of the lake while sitting in your Adirondack chair on the dock. I cannot recommend this place enough and we will definitely be visiting again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W., Surfside Beach, TX USA

This Cottage Is In a Wonderful, Peaceful, and Private Location

We were there for a wedding, and this location was perfect. It was very comfortable for three of us. The dock area was very nice with a firepit. Great place to go out on the deck early in the morning with a cup of coffee. There are lots of windows facing the lake and beautiful views from the living room and the king bedroom facing the lake. Even though the neighboring houses are on the same road, the property seemed secluded and private. The pictures of the cottage are very accurate. Very well maintained and clean. A couple of minor issues due to the beginning of the season were resolved immediately. There is no WiFi and very limited TV with no major network channels so take your favorite DVDs along or just enjoy the serenity of the lake. I would definitely recommend this property and would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T., Surrey, UK

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

Sublime

I absolutely loved this house. It was breathtaking to drive up to see a sweet house surrounded by woods with the lake in the background. What was even more breathtaking was to actually walk into the house and see the lake in all its glory theough the wall of windows. I never tired of the view and the peacefulness and had I been able to swing it with flights etc I would’ve eagerly extended the stay. The house has everything you need, the kitchen is well stocked, there’s a washer and a dryer and a very good choice of kayaks, paddleboards, oars, life jackets, etc. The bed was very comfortable and the second bedroom looked really cute. I honestly cannot express to you what a sense of peace this property gave me. Skaneateles is a gorgeous 15 minute drive away, Dougs Fish Fry was awesome, went twice. The town is just as beautiful as the first time I happened upon it 7 years ago. Do drive the lovely one hour drive to Ithaca Farmers Market, you won’t regret it I promise! But do it early in your stay so you can take advantage of the all fresh produce, pies, cheese and flowers. I will definitely be bringing my husband to this house within the next year. The only negative I can possibly think of - and this is being SUPER picky - is that I would suggest to update the two leather couches to upholstered couches and possibly move the tv to another wall for easier viewing. But again, this is me being excessively picky! ;) The house and the lake are sublime.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., Somerville

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

Great stay!

Everything was absolutely wonderful and I would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

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

Peace + tranquility on Skaneateles!

This house is a gem with gorgeous views of the water and a serene, private, quiet place to relax and enjoy lake living. Alison was a great communicator and helped with all questions I had with quick responses. The home was super clean and the beds were comfortable. I highly recommend renting this space, it's one of the best!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing lake holiday!

Perfect retreat for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

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

relax and enjoy

We were so pleased when we arrived to find there was nothing to be done but unload our cars. The house is very well equiped and very cute. Of coarse, there wasn't too much we could do about the weather. The town offers many options. MC
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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

Lovely Property with lots of great amenities

We really enjoyed staying at this property as it is modern and clean with lots of things to do. Our weather was not good, but we were able to enjoy the hot tub overlooking the picturesque lake. Had it been warmer and dryer, we would have enjoyed the waterfront location much more. As it was, we were close to this great historic town with lots of shopping and restaurant choices. Good and inexpensive golf options within 30 minutes drive as well. We would love to return to this property later in the season when we can enjoy the water more.

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Binghamton, USA

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

Great Stay

Our week at the Hide Away cottage was wonderful. The property is beautiful, the weather was perfect and the owners were kind, responsive, and attentive to any questions or concerns. We would happily stay at Hide Away again for future stays on Skaneateles Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Beautiful lakeside retreat!

Perfect lakefront property, gorgeous views, plenty of water sports amenities. Great location, we loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great Lake getaway

This is a beautiful property, it was perfect for our family’s lake vacation. Alison was very responsive and the lake and property are beautiful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., New Brunswick, New Jersey

Perfect Skaneateles Lakehouse

Amazing lake house with all the amenities! The property was very easy to get to, and the view of the lake was SUBLIME. We regretted not booking a longer stay at the cabin, two nights weren't enough to appreciate the views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

loved it

Loved the house and the lake - very well equipped for a family, beautiful spot with lots of ways to enjoy. The owner was immediately responsive and took great care of us. Highly recommended and we will come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

Perfect lake retreat!!

Great views, cozy decor, comfortable beds! Incredible views of the lake. Don't miss this awesome retreat. Great for families with just a few minutes to town great communication from the owners. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017