A group of college friends have been going to the Finger Lakes for several years and always stay in different properties. We had a great trip and highly recommend this property. Just remember to bring sheets and towels as some of us didn't read this in the description. While we usually pick a new property every year, we would be tempted to return in 2022. Thanks
Stayed October, 2021
The house was adorable, clean and exactly as the photos showed. Listening to the night sounds and the lake, I felt at home with nature and the world! I am already looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed September, 2021
The outdoor area was great but the house was not in good condition and the pictures made it look much better than it was. As per the listing, there is no dishwasher, washer/dryer, or air conditioner. The driveway is down a one lane dirt road with a Scary steep driveway that requires four wheel drive and a bit of courage. Centipedes would enter the house every night once it got dark but luckily stayed on the main floor although one bedroom was unusable because of tiny flies that came down from the ceiling and fell onto the bed. Anastatia was great about communicating and the lake front was awesome which made up for a lot.
Stayed August, 2021
Enjoyed our stay. Adequate bedroom space for all (9 people). Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, pots and pans. The two family rooms were large enough for us to use, especially for the one rainy day we had. Overall an enjoyable vacation stay.
Stayed July, 2021
My work family spent the weekend. We had a wonderful time sitting around the fire and enjoying the amazing views and location on the lake. You are RIGHT on the water. We cooked in and the kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. The house is a little more rustic than I was expecting from the pictures but still lovely. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed October, 2020
We booked the cottage for a short getaway. The driveway was steep as posted on the website, and with our big truck with a bike rack on the rear, it made it kind of scary. You definitely will need 4x4 to get up the driveway. Once we arrived from the very private dead end road, the house was very clean. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms are a bit wonky with some steps up and down due to the cottage being remodeled from an existing cottage. The separate queen bedroom on the far end of the house was nice for privacy. The house itself is rustic and decorated well. The boys loved the large third floor bedroom with the 4 twin beds. Outside, the water was crystal clear and there is a small wading beach. The firepit is situated on the edge of the breakwall and you can sit in the chairs and enjoy the view. If you have a boat, the Switz is directly across the lake and the Lakeside is around the bluff and would be super easy to go for dinner and back. The fishing was great and we caught a catfish, a rock bass and a few chair pickerel from the dock. The boats going by said there were lake trout about 50 feet form the shore. If the water was warm, the swim dock would have been used but we did take advantage of the paddleboat. I would suggest bringing a snorkel so you can see the fish while swimming. I would highly recommend this house!!
Stayed May, 2020
Quiet location
Stayed May, 2019
We had a fantastic time at the "O'Cottage." We have seen this house from the water during the times we boated past and were lucky enough to spend a beautiful week there. We had near-complete privacy and hardly saw a car all week. During the week, the kids had the water to themselves. They swam, they tubed, they hiked. We felt totally at east letting them loose to walk in the woods for a hike because of the private location. It was the kind of vacation that we came home tired from because of all the physical activity we took part in. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with our family!
Stayed August, 2017
We've been renting O'Cottage for 7 or 8 years and obviously love it here. Views are unsurpassed. Private and peaceful.
Stayed July, 2017
This place is great. It is private and quiet. Fishing is great and the house is up todate and great for a group to spread out in.
Stayed June, 2017