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Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Auburn, NY
  • Popular LocationOwasco Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMerry-Go-Round Playhouse8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkaneateles Lake14 min drive
  • AirportSyracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)53 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.

Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock

This home with waterfront is perfect for family reunions, extended families, or just large groups of friends! The east side location provides plenty of sunshine and awesome sunsets. There is a large two acre grassy lawn for kids to play and no neighbors on either side near the house. Since the yard is very spacious, you do have to walk approximately 100 yards (length of a football field) down the gently sloping property to the beach. The property gets more narrow towards the beach area where cottages get closer together. A stone driveway to drive to the water for people who can't walk this distance is located on the side of the property and cuts across the lawn near the waterfront. It is also used as a driveway/lane for cottages directly on the water. Kids can run and play, fly a kite, adults can have a volleyball game, play hoops, roast marsh-mellows, have a picnic, and take part in all kinds of water activities.

Inside, there is plenty of space to hang out together in the living room or family room. The dining room table seats 10 and table in the adjacent kitchen seats 6. Just outside the dining room is the deck which can seat 5 more or so. Many folks enjoy the piano room where they have singalongs with the family. There are also lots of nooks and crannies in the home where you could enjoy some quiet time away from the group. Of course, you could also do a little sunning at the beach while listening to the lapping waves, hang out on the new spacious deck there or relax in the lawn under one of the large shade trees.

The beach is all small flat rocks(shale) and has a deck and 45 foot dock. There are some stairs (approx. 20) from the lawn to the beach area. The new deck is about 1/3 the way down from the lawn. The water is very clean and there are no weeds in this area. It's crystal clear and you can easily see the bottom. It's a nice gradual walk out into the water and is about three feet deep at the end of the dock, which is great for kids- no drop offs. There are two kayaks with life-jackets for your use. For extremely large groups, we also own another home a short walk away with three bedrooms and sleeps 10 that you can inquire about. Auburn is only a quick drive (a few miles)away, so it is very convenient for shopping, restaurants, parks,etc. There are many things to do in the area depending on your interests.

Property manager

Christine Izzo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious Owasco Lake Home for Large Groups 2 Acres Central Air

About the neighborhood

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake, while Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 2 min walk
  • Emerson Park - 7 min drive
  • Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 8 min drive
  • Lockwood Lavender Farm - 12 min drive
  • Skaneateles Lake - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anyela's Vineyards - 12 min drive
  • Spring Garden - 10 min drive
  • O'Tooles - 10 min drive
  • Oak & Vine at Springside - 9 min drive
  • Nino's Pizzeria II - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lakefront Home for Large Groups, 2 Acres, Central AC, Kayaks, Boat Dock located?

Located in Auburn, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Owasco Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum. Skaneateles Lake and Highland Park Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rama P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely comfortable stay
Christine is an amazing host. A party of 17 of us visited the house in May 2024, and it was perfect for us. House was very clean, spacious, with lots of extra towels and bedding, A/C, fans, nicely equipped kitchen, gorgeous backyard with lots of space for kids to play, scenic beach access, etc. Our stay was extremely comfortable and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend the place and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious house steps from the water
We had a wonderful stay at Christine's property. The house was more spacious than expected and fit 17 of us (adults) comfortably. Only steps away from a dock overlooking lake Owasco. Tons of backyard space for lawn games. Driveway had tons of space and was only 10 minutes away from the downtown of Auburn. Christine was wonderful and we hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room for family
The home had everything we needed and worked great for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semi-lakefront - nice amenities, needs some updating
The owner was very nice to deal with and was kind enough to let us get into the home a bit early - much appreciated! In addition, she does have some nice things in the house - two coffeemakers, good internet, seating options, tvs, etc. But this house is old and needs repairs/replacements - the beds are not comfortable, the deck is rickety, some of the windows are old and don't close all the way (so bugs get in - mayflies and stink bugs), the dishwasher didn't drain completely and the hot water ran out after less than 3 showers. Also, the downstairs was cold (it was in the 50's and 60's outside and the main floor was around 70). With that being said, if you're looking for a house almost on the water (it has a dock, kayaks, etc.) that will hold a group and you're not looking for 5 star comfort, you might enjoy this house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

B P.

Decent house
We had a very good time at this property! The house fits the description but has a few drawbacks included it has a small waterfront (if you want to go in the water, you need water shoes!) that is not immediately adjacent to the property. The yard is great and the owner is great to work with, very flexible and responds quickly! Five stars for the owner. Unfortunately the house is showing its age/ use with many things in poor condition including some of the mattresses and roll out beds and deck stairs. It also was not as clean as we would have preferred with dirt and dust around and under many items when moved. We had a great weekend and the area is nice to enjoy, but keep in mind that it is a rental property and not in pristine condition. Would consider to stay again, but temper expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family gathering
House was very clean. Owner was very responsive to questions. Peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with friends. Very large yard
Good time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy f.

Liked: Cleanliness
a family get together
We were able to have all three families stay together. There were plenty of space for us to be together (and apart if desired), and the large yard was fun for the kids. They went fishing and kayaked at the beach. We had a terrific time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Family Retreat
We had 8 adults and 10 children. Had a great time with plenty of room. The yard between the house and the lake was a playground for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time. The house was clean and neat. The walk to the lake was a little long due to my surgery and my sons illness. But a golf cart fixed that for us. Had plenty af room and was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
We had a great time staying at Christine's lake cottage. It was big enough for our large group of adults and children. The proximity to the lake and the large back yard were perfect for daytime activities with kids. Christine was a gracious host and immediately responsive when a couple of small issues arose. We would definitely consider visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for family lake weekend
My partner and I wanted to bring our families together and we couldn't have asked for a better space! We were able to comfortably fit 16 adults and took full advantage of the large deck by the dock. We also definitely appreciated that there was a good amount of parking space- even fit a small rv!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time at the lake house. We were a little disappointed that the outdoor picnic table was unusable but other than that it was a great experience. I would finitely recommend this
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

miya g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
My friend group was extremely impressed with this house and the owner was very kind! I would stay here again! We appreciated the big yard for outdoor games!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great find!
Very spacious house with lots of beds and was super comfortable for a large group of friends. Everything was well stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen supplies, etc. Plus great AC. Walk to beach was longer than I thought. Had to cross a small street and between neighbors lawns but overall easy beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of sleeping soace
Nice property with plenty of space for our group to spread out and sleep, eat etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Relaxing
Nice place. Very, very roomy. Compare it to a beach cottage. Beautiful view of lake. Thought we were right on lake, but about 150 yd walk. Not too bad. Def served our purpose. They're for State Hockey camp in Skaneateles. 100 times better than hotel !!! Possibly book again next year !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Gaithersburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for large group
This is our second time staying at this property. It’s a great layout with lots of room for our families. The house has everything you need, a beautiful dock on the lake, and easy proximity to town. Hosts are very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks!
Christine was wonderful to work with. Our stay was comfortable and happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and comfortable.
We had a great weekend. It was my sons 40th birthday weekend and we had both friends and family staying. There were 16 adults and 5 children, all were very satisfied with the sleeping arrangements. All beds we’re comfortable with plenty of room in the whole house. There were a couple of things to look out for. One I believe was brought up in a previous review. The stairs from the upper deck at the house are a little precarious. The steps lean forward on the way down and the rungs could be wider. Everyone felt like it was an accident waiting to happen. Also most of not all adults thought that washing the bedding was a little much. Some of us brought our own bedding so we wouldn’t have to do laundry before leaving. There are some things in the binder that need to be updated, check in/check out for instance. Overall we all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's wedding weekend
We had 15 people stay at the house. We all slept comfortably. Lots of space to socialize with the family. A great house for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel p., Chestertown, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for family reunion
This was a wonderful spot for our family reunion. Large kitchen and dining table, lots of gathering spaces. 2 Bedrooms with bathroom on the main floor (where kitchen, dining room, deck, and main sitting room are) were ideal for older family members with limited mobility. Front entrance on has a couple steps, though most of us used back entrance where cars are parked, which has steps that could be hard for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house on the lake!
Incredible house with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another successful multi-generational family vacation
This is a lovely house. There were 15 of us, from 5 -75 years. Plenty of room both inside and out. We enjoyed swimming in the crystal clear lake, kayaking (2 provided, with oars and PFDs), grilling, making s'mores at the fire pit, playing frisbee and other games in the yard, having coffee on the deck in the morning and watching the sunsets at night, Having a dishwasher with that many folks was a real plus (washer and dryer, too). And there were lots and lots of towels! The 5 year old said it was the best family vacation EVER!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer H.

Unsafe Beach Stairs
This rental is run down and hasn’t had a good cleaning in a long time. If you look at the fan blades it’s enough to make you wonder where your cleaning fee is going. I am mostly willing to not dwell on this except for the fact that there are aspects of this house that are outright dangerous for all ages. The VRBO listing says the beach is “great for kids,” but the problem is that the stairway to get down to the beach is insanely dangerous. The stairs are at a serious tilt and there is only one hand rail. On numerous stairs there are no less than six to eight nails holding together a very precarious situation. The stairs sagged and strained under the weight of an average adult going up them. They were unsafe and need to be repaired ASAP. Upon reviewing the listing (which I should have done in more detail prior to renting) there were major concerns starting in 2019 about the stairs. To not have rectified this situation for 3 years is inexcusable. The deck down from the main house is also very difficult for children to navigate with only one handrail and stairs that sagged under the weight of a normal adult. The beach pictures listed show that the beach area is generous and the dock is solid. The beach is very small (only about the size of the 3 chairs in the photo) and the rest is actually the neighbor’s property. The dock is sagging and not stable. We did not feel comfortable docking our rental boat on it overnight and had to return to the marina daily. The photos on this VRBO listing are at least 5-10 years old as compared to what you will actually find. The location of the house is excellent in between Auburn and Skeanateles, but the listing is very deceiving for what you will find when you arrive. For the price of this listing you’re better off to go somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Auburn
Structure Type
Private vacation home