Fall in Love w/Lakeside Views! Your Cozy Retreat Awaits!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Homer, NY

Upper Little York Lake
1 min walk
Homer Center for the Arts
8 min drive
Central New York Living History Center
10 min drive
Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
12 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Situated in the best spot on Little York Lake, this dog-friendly, 3 BR, 1.5 Bath lakefront home features a corner lot with breathtaking panoramic views of the lake & surrounding mountains. With 60 ft of lake frontage, this charming retreat is just a short drive from the Finger Lakes, wineries, Skaneateles, & 6 colleges, incl SUNY Cortland, Cornell & Syracuse University. Enjoy nearby hiking trails, fishing off the dock, swimming, kayaking, or relaxing around the fire pit in the fully fenced yard.

Family-friendly, spacious home includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and bonus basement room with queen sofa sleeper.

On the main floor there are:
-3 bedrooms
-full bath with tub and shower
-fully equipped kitchen
-breakfast island with 3 stools
-dining room table for 6
-a sit/standing desk
-a large family room
-a relaxing, swinging egg chair in the family room

Expectation setting: The house is cozy and well-decorated but some rooms have out-dated wallpaper and finishes. We are slowly renovating the house. The 2024 new features include a paved driveway, a new front sidewalk, new landscaping, and a new patio in the backyard.

Bedrooms: The mattresses are very comfortable and there is a smart TV in every room.

Basement: The finished, walkout basement has a half bath, queen pullout sleeper sofa, washer/dryer, mini-fridge, microwave, and a table perfect for playing cards or board games. This walkout basement opens to a fully fenced-in yard with a 4' high fence (both front and back yard).

Guest access
There is an electronic keypad lock on the front entrance. Guests will be given the code on arrival day.

We provide:
-small snacks upon arrival
-a couple of bottles of water upon arrival (even though the tap water is safe to drink)
-linens and towels
-fully stocked kitchen
-toilet paper
-coffee k-cups
-variety of tea
-creamers, sugar, honey sticks
-many inflatable floats
-life jackets
-fishing poles and tackle box
-two kayaks on the rack by the lake
-BRAND NEW pedal boat (AKA paddle boat)
-board games in the family room closet
-6-8 pcs of firewood for a bonfire
-grilling tools for the propane grill
-body wash
-shampoo & conditioner

Centrally located between Cortland and Syracuse.
Nearby fall/winter attractions:
Song Mountain, skiing - 10 mins
Greek Peak, skiing - 17 mins
Tim's Pumpkin Patch - 25 mins
Beak and Skiff, apple picking -24 mins

SUNY Cortland - 15 mins
Syracuse University - 27 mins
Cornell University - 38 mins

Cortland Repertory Theatre - 3 mins
Dwyer Park, hiking, pavilion - 4 mins
Labrador Hollow, hiking, dog friendly - 18 mins
Highland Forest County Park, hiking, dog friendly - 24 mins
Delphi Falls, hiking - 27 mins

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Upper Little York Lake. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Steps from Upper Little York Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dwyer Memorial Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Amy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels
Blender

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer
Shampoo

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Porch or lanai
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
4 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1300 sq ft (120.8 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 4 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.