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The Boat House: Wine Country + Lake Living + Perfect Couples Retreat!

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom46 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Romulus, NY
  • Cayuga Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Buttonwood Grove Winery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Knapp Winery and Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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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.

The Boat House: Wine Country + Lake Living + Perfect Couples Retreat!

Located midway between historical Seneca Falls, and “gorges” Ithaca, The Boat House is the perfect couple's retreat, or singles getaway. Whether you're coming for a wine tour, you're spending the day at beautiful Taughannock Falls State Park or your main goal is to relax and enjoy the views of Cayuga Lake – this lake home has something for everyone.

This recently remodeled tiny home is boasting with beautiful wood flooring, and gorgeous panoramic lake views. Pop a bottle of your new favorite Finger Lakes wine and enjoy “lake life” at its best.

An open living space is adorned in beautiful shades of grey and white. Custom cabinetry, and classic white subway tile accent the kitchen. If you're dining in, stop at local roadside stand and pick up fresh produce for mealtime. Completing the entry level, you'll find a perfectly tiled bathroom with stand up shower and rain shower head.

Upstairs, comfort and luxury meet. A queen size bed offers the perfect cozy setting for laying your head to rest each evening.

The Boat House is merely a few steps away from the splashing waves of Cayuga Lake! The lake will be calling you throughout your stay with plenty of natural, pebble beach that will be all yours. You'll have no problem enjoying the cool, clear water of Cayuga Lake with the provided canoe and kayak. While you're in town, make sure to head over to The Boat Yard Grille, or the Wolffy's Grill and Marina – both are local foodie favorites. The Beer Garden is just two minutes away and offers live music on weekends. Goose Watch Winery, Buttonwood Grove, and Cayuga Ridge Estate are also just a quick jaunt away for a glass of local Finger Lakes wine. Call and make your reservation at The Boat House today!

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture/watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Cayuga Lake. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Cayuga Lake and 12 minutes by foot from Buttonwood Grove Winery
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Romulus cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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.

Property is also known as

410259
Vrbo Property

The Boat House: Wine Country + Lake Living + Perfect Couples Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME EXPERIENCE!
Experience was awesome and we enjoyed every second!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron H.

Survey
Overall pretty good. Small bed for a couple. Interior and exterior needed a good cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
You can’t get any closer to the lake than this property! Private and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

james w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat House
Has great sunrise, trails to walk, and a boat launch close by. Close to wineries & breweries and also great water falls. Just wish it had blinds or curtains on the windows. Great for couples looking for great views and close to wineries and breweries and also fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Don K., Melbourne, Fl.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay right on the water
Had a very relaxing stay right on the water with the waves crashing and cool breeze. House was easy to get to and within close proximity to all the wineries and breweries that we wanted. House was clean and as outlined in the listing and even caught a couple perch fishing from the dock. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We needed to stay in the area for an unexpected baseball tournament and wished to stay far from the busy hotel scene. The boathouse was a perfect choice. Morning coffee on the pier was exactly what we needed. Quiet and simple accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Boat House
Overall the house is excellent, it is secluded, quiet and has a nice pier. You are right on the water. Inside there are a few minor issues but I'm sure the management will address them. The main issue is the listing says it is air conditioned with it 'sort of is'. This is a renovated barn and with the A/C on the ceiling on the first floor it does NOT get to the lofted sleeping area. There should be at least a fan up there to pull the cooler air up. You can open the windows but then you let the cool air out of downstairs. Other than that the shower is awesome, the kitchen is well equipped and the property is easily accessible. The property maintenance manager is awesome and he provided a lot of good 'area' advice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!
We enjoyed the house. It was perfect for our needs. Clean and simple. Beautiful view. Relaxing! Thank you for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Lakeside Getaway
Perfect for a parents-only retreat! The sound of the waves was so soothing, and the views are amazing. The location is a bit far from hiking, most wineries, and “town”, but if that is what you’re after, then this is the perfect spot! Highly recommend going mid-fall!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway
My wife and I loved our stay at the boathouse!! The setting is amazing and the place was very nice and well maintained. We want to stay again very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
boathouse
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, but there were some drawbacks - minor things but still inconviences.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING Location and Views!!!
The property was clean and easy to access. Fire pit was amazing! Several great wineries and distilleries within minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
We don’t know how it’s possible to accurately describe how much we loved this property. This rental was exactly what my husband and I were looking for as we celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. As soon as we drove down the long driveway and pulled up to the Boat House, I was already in love with the place. The simplicity and cleanliness of the interior was definitely a bonus as well. A renters starter kit (towels, soaps, etc) and a complimentary finger lakes wine was also waiting for us on the counter when we entered. For couples who love nature, the outdoors, the simplicity of life, the sound of the lake waves throughout the night, hiking, wine, wonderful food, and being able to begin/end each day at this very private location..it is just a dream rental…a little slice of heaven! The 4 hour drive from our home was extremely worth it. This was a magical weekend and we hope to rent here again in the future! Thank you to the owners and the FLPP management for sharing this beautiful property with us! Tara & Sean Coughlin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had so much fun
Our house was perfect for just the 2 of us. Had everything we needed for we weren’t at the house very long. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

October vaca
We had a great experience. Loved the area . Being right there on the water was great. All went pretty good except miscommunication with the grounds keeper and agency ... They had 2 days of our vacation taking trees down and unloading stone . Which was a small disappointment. We had to stay away especially on tree cutting day. Otherwise we loved staying there
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Private Boathouse
My husband and I went to the Boathouse for our anniversary. It was such a beautiful location on Cayuga Lake and we were pleasantly surprised at the privacy the property offered. The adjacent property is a state boat ramp, but we found there was only light traffic there and it was fun to watch the boats go in and out. The sunrises over the lake were absolutely stunning and every night we drifted off to sleep listening to the sound of the waves on the shore. We did notice that there weren't any chairs in the house that looked comfortable. That was my only reservation about the place and we brought folding camping rocking chairs which solved the problem! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Terrie P., Glenmoore PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Lakefront Tiny House
We loved the privacy of this tiny house. We especially loved watching the moon rise and shine. The boats coming and going out of Dean’s cove gave us plenty of entertainment along with the wildlife and kayaking. We visited Taugahannock, Trumansburg falls and walked the Northern trail, Cornell Campus, Thirsty Owl and Sheldrake wineries. My husband voted Wolfies best fish fry sandwich, he had several from different restaurants. I had the best salad at the Bistro at the Thirsty Owl. We liked Muranda Cheese, O’Malley’s Pub, The Gould, and Connie’s Diner. We did more sightseeing of the area but I liked sitting on the dock back at the Lake House most of all. We are married 35 years this year and we were apprehensive about 500 square feet but we made it and will never forget it, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022