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Beautiful Log Home, Lake side.

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TV, video games, ping pong
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, video games, ping pong
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Auburn, NY
  • Place, Owasco Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Owasco Lake and Emerson Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Cayuga Lake and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Frozen Ocean State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skaneateles Lake - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 54 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Syracuse University - 56 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Cornell University - 62 min drive - 83.8 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valero - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Springside Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Green Shutters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mandana Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Niles Gourmet Bistro - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Log Home, Lake side.

Beautiful roomy log home with wrap-around deck surrounded by woods with breathtaking views of Owasco lake. The house has beautiful cathedral ceilings, master bedroom upstairs with private bath and balcony overlooking great room with modern kitchen, flat screen TV with satellite, leather furniture, and natural wood interior.

Two downstairs bedrooms, and full downstairs bathroom. Huge basement recreation room with exercise equipment, basketball, pool table, TV and two sofa beds. Wrap-around deck includes shaded porch in woods for privacy and serenity in Adirondack setting on private road.

Beautiful lakefront access. Close to Auburn (8 miles), Skaneateles (13 miles), and Cayuga wine trails. Beach fires, autumn leaves and glowing sunsets are yours in this very unique and private log home for gatherings of family and friends. Pet friendly. This is one-of-a-kind!

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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, a first aid kit, 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

Beautiful Log Home, Lake side. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was such a beautiful house! Beautiful views. Very clean. We all can’t wait to book again in the summer to make more use of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful log home. It was perfect for celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday. It was spacious, comfortable and we really liked hanging out on the deck. It made for a nice weekend getaway. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eggz1929

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin if you’re looking for some peace and quiet with a beautiful view. Interior was gorgeous as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin in a quiet area. Close to auburn
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is beautiful! was a very restful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this beautiful home along Owasco Lake in the Finger Lakes, and it was a fantastic experience. The house is spacious, with three large bedrooms, a generous kitchen, open living and dining areas, and a large basement — perfect for relaxing or spending time with family. Everything was neat, clean, and well-maintained. The check-in process was smooth and hassle-free, and the surrounding area is absolutely stunning. I look forward to returning and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maureen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Location, Terrible Experience

Property didn't look like the photos. Weedy and overgrown on the outside. Inside, the downstairs shower was leaking and wouldn't shut off. When we pointed this out on the phone to the host's mother (who had answered) she became defensive and stated that she wanted us out the next day. The host finally answered via e-mail the next day and agreed to send a plumber who confirmed the leak and had to order a part which made the shower unusable for the remainder of our stay. There was a cooler there for drinking water but mostly empty, quickly ran out. We had to contact host again to get more which arrived in the early evening. Also the grill gas ran out during our last grilling and there was no more available. Our son, a facilities manager for a large property management firm, noted several other violations of NY property code. When we contacted VRBO to try and get this straightened out, your representative was not helpful. BOTTOM LINE: We will never book through VRBO again. There are other online rental sites that do a much better job. We will be sharing our experience with as many people as we know. This property could benefit from the host visiting it to check on condition and making arrangements to fix it. PHOTOS of what we described are available on request.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly cabin

Clean, comfortable, with a nice view of the lake. Very pleased with this property. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

yoliana c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall great property

2-3 ceiling fans did not work. Also the fireplace did work. Other than these items. It was a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana B., Ambler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was just exactly what we needed for a week off from work and school.Place is exactly as advertised and the lake views are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful getaway

Our stay was relaxing and felt like home away from home while enjoying the most beautiful lakeside view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed it.

It was an absolute pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven Above the Lake

Three friends were there for a reunion had the luxury of our own comfortable bedrooms. The peace and quiet of the lake woods and amazingly beautiful home made for a grand time together. There are a lot of stairs and slate walkways which may not be the best for much older renters, but we especially enjoyed the open feeling and views in the A frame and the ambience of the huge fireplace. There is a complete kitchen with everything you need - you could happily hide away above Lake Owasco and enjoy the Fall leaves and lake view, even if it is too cold to swim!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

clean house - poorly maintained

Clean on arrival Poor maintenance overall Lots of little things add up Lower patio is overgrown with thick weeds, chairs and table set worn and rusty weeds would be all over your legs if you sat there Wood retaining wall along edge of lower patio is crumbling exposing rusty bolts Trash cans full on arrival No curb appeal Exterior steps to main door covered in mildew which makes for very slippery steps when wet TV Sound very muffled and distorted Lights burned out in ceiling fan in main room Only 3 wash clothes when linens are provided for 6-8 guests Wet linens found in dryer 3 days after arrival Not enough utensils for family of 5 for more than 1.5 meals Nonstick pans scratched up Dishwasher not attached to anything, every time open the door almost falls out, bottom rack falls between the door and the unit with a loud bang Upper deck furniture is cushioned, which was often wet and unusable nowhere to eat outside on upper deck for more than 2 people Barbq grill is shot, the burners are all disintegrated all you have is a large flame Notified owner on 2 occasions about issues never heard back 3 days later maintenance came unannounced Unable to fix TV sound or ceiling fan light, did remove trash 5 days after our arrival During rainstorms water continuously dripped down chimney on the firebox with a loud dripping noise 1 paddleboard is youth size wt limit of 130 lbs Instructions in unit are from previous owner with previous owner’s name and contact info Owner changed 2 yearsago
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is such a private, peaceful property. It is a comfortable place with the most wonderful porches and decks with lots of chairs and couches. It was great for visiting with family and cooking meals on the grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

Recently stayed with my family and enjoyed our time. The house was beautiful and very clean. The wrap around porch was great for the kids. We rented a pontoon for the day and conveniently docked it for a lunch break! We sat out by the fire pit in the backyard every evening. The lake is a very short walk from the house. The beach area is rocky, but other than that was as described. It was a very relaxing, peaceful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Like We Remembered

We stayed at this house in 2014 on our first family trip to the Finger Lakes area. We had such a great time, we decided to return and we created more great memories. The cabin is old and rustic but clean and well appointed. The beds were comfortable. We had two married couples in the main floor bedrooms, my aged father in the upstairs master bedroom, two teenage boys in the basement, and a tween daughter on the couch in the great room (main floor). We enjoyed playing on the lake and we used the cabin as our base for visiting other locations such as the historical sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, Whitmer Farm, Grandin Press), Watkins Glen, and the Strong Museum of Play. It does take an hour to 90 minutes to reach these locations but the drive is worth it to stay right on Owasco Lake in the beautiful, tranquil setting. One evening, I simply sat in a lawn chair around dusk and waited for birds and critters to come out. I saw a woodpecker, other birds, a squirrel, and a rabbit. You cannot beat the peace and quiet. We also roasted hotdogs one night over the fire pit. The host was easy to contact and responsive. Mainly, we wanted to know checkout procedures, which were minimal. Overall, I recommend the cabin and we may return again some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Owasco Lake Property

My family enjoyed a seven night stay at Nick’s property. Beautiful views of Owasco Lake were only a short walk down from the main porch. We were greeted by Jack, the local cat from a nearby lakehouse, most evenings. The property offered close driving proximity to Auburn, Skaneateles, and other Finger Lakes Region locales. Do be careful with the hardwood floors, particularly the stairs leading to the master bedroom (I had a slip and fall while in socks). Additionally, uneven terrain around the cabin and deck could be difficult for young and elderly guests. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, and Nick was very quick to respond to questions regarding check-in and check-out through the app. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liles P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation and Recreation

My family and I had a wonderful stay! It was clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The location allowed for plenty of relaxing by the lake AND beautiful hikes. We are so thankful for our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Finger Lake Getaway

We have had our friend reunion at this house several years now. It’s a beautiful comfortable spacious house in a quiet setting. We hope to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023