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The quintessential lakeside cabin. Tradition meets today. Family, friends, pets!

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Forestport, NY
  • Place, Enchanted Forest Water Safari
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Theater
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Utica College
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Remsen

When you stay at this vacation home in Remsen, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by foot from Black River. .This vacation home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Hinckley Reservoir and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Prospect Free Library.
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What's nearby

  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 39 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Stanley Theater - 45 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Utica College - 47 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Herkimer Diamond Mines - 50 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Hamilton College - 56 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kratzy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪WIGWAM Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kayuta Drive-in - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Campbell's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Garramone's Restaurant - ‬4 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.

The quintessential lakeside cabin. Tradition meets today. Family, friends, pets!

The Buddy Shack is a newly-renovated lakeside retreat that provides stunning views and all of summer and fall’s pleasures. This seasonal cabin dates from the 1930s but offers all of the amenities you could ask for. It has two-bedrooms, an updated bath, a huge deck, a large dock and an outdoor fire pit. Pets are welcome (maximum 2) for a $95 cleaning fee. A great location that brings you everything upstate New York and the Adirondacks have to offer.

The space...
The Buddy Shack comfortably sleeps four adults. The main bedroom features a queen bed while the second bedroom has a new twin-over-full bunk bed. The wide open kitchen showcases beautifully-restored exposed beams and peak. It has everything you need to cook and entertain, including a 15.6 cubic-foot. fridge, new microwave, Keurig Duo, four-burner electric range with oven. The sitting room features a bay window with beautiful views of the lake, a cozy couch, a 32-inch TV and an air conditioner. The unique bar nook has a handmade bar, sitting chair and record player/Bluetooth speaker combo. An outdoor shed includes an apartment-size washer/dryer.

The outdoor spaces are the star of the show! The large deck overlooks Kayuta Lake offering stunning views of the water and landscape. It features patio seating for four, a standup round bar overlooking the lake and a brand new Weber grill. There is an easy walk down to the dock for access to the water for swimming or boating. End the evening under the stars in an Adirondack chair by the firepit.

Other details...
Pets are welcome (maximum of 2) for an additional cleaning fee of $95. Please let us know how many pets you are bringing when booking. Pets must be crated when unsupervised, thank you.

Oneida county short-term vacation rental registration number: STR-00143
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 and cats only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

Note from host: Max 2 pets with $95 cleaning fee

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 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

The quintessential lakeside cabin. Tradition meets today. Family, friends, pets! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little place,host very attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddy Shack

Great cabin. Great location. Brandon and Corey were incredible hosts.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ADK Vaca

Loved our time at the Buddy Shack! Excellent & responsive host who left great welcome gifts to make us feel relaxed and ready for vacation. Loved the fire pit, the view of the lake from the deck, exploring the lake on our inflatable kayak, and a quiet spot to enjoy the start of summer. Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Only complaint is the dock extension was not in place as in description and photos.This made it very difficult to launch the kayaks we brought with us.Otherwise, cute cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marci o.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Buddy Shack

It was even better than the pics! The weather was spectacular!! Perfect time to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy lake house with beautiful view

Great little house and wonderful hosts. Lots of thoughtful touches throughout the cabin. Large deck and lovely view over the lake. Very helpful hosts, with good communication. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024