Lakefront Cottage close to CMAC | Cottage in Canandaigua

7.0 (14 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests  Stay&Play
Canandaigua Cottage | Lakefront Cottage close to CMAC

5 Bedroom Cottage in Canandaigua

Location, Location, Location!!!
How true.
Lovely old home on Canandaigua available, with dock, 3600 pound hoist, and 50' lake frontage. Sleeps eight, plus futon on porch and pullout bed in main-room couch. New kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, etc. New floor throughout main floor. No TV, no chrome, no plastic, for we enjoy the lake instead. On east side and our sunsets are gorgeous. Fire pit, plenty of chairs, and picnic table lakeside. Lovely vacation spot.
This charming cottage is lake side, on the east side of Canandaigua Lake, which travel surveys say competes with Tahoe as "the prettiest lake in the country". This house sits on Nibawauka Beach, serviced by a private road coming off East Lake Road that leads to a private access road for all the cottages on the Beach. Our neighbors are wonderful people and many of them are year-round residents.
The lake itself is about 15 miles long, varies from three miles wide to just over one mile wide at our spot, and largely is 300-450 feet deep. It was cut by glaciers that covered the area 12,000 years ago, and most of the streams feeding it flow from south to north. Its waters are the source of drinking water for dozens of towns and cities on its borders. It has dozens of types of fish in it and myriad animals live on its slopes.
There are a couple of families with active children. So we tell prospective renters right away that this is not a "party house". It is a lovely spot on a lovely lake but if you're interested in late night action you should look elsewhere.
The house is lovely, but basic, and sleeps eight. No TV---but you're welcome to bring your own. A Bose radio is included. Wi-fi is available. There are four bedrooms, a fold-out couch on the front (lakeside) room, and a futon on the porch . The dining room table seats eight or ten. New floor throughout main floor. The living room has three comfortable arm chairs and the large sofa, as well as a very efficient gas heater for the "cool" days. The kitchen has a gas stove, plenty of pots and pans, plenty of dishes and glasses, standard electric "fridge" and freezer, and lots of light. Cuisinart ice cream maker. There is a full bathroom upstairs and a toilet in the barn out back. We are on city water, city gas, and city plumbing.
Outside, the front (lakeside) lawn has a large picnic table with benches, another smaller round table with four separate chairs, and several very comfortable old "sitting" chairs. Shade is provided by a maple on one side and three shade trees on the other, but the middle of the lawn is open and sunny The lake is down a flight of concrete steps to a concrete dock and an extended aluminum dock that leads out about fifty feet. The water at the end of that dock is only about 5 feet deep. An adult can walk out about 100' into the lake and still have his/her head above water. Several times a day several families of ducks paddle calmly past us, but we don't feed them. The Canandaigua Yacht Club is directly across from us and the weekend races are delightful to watch from our front lawn. City-run fireworks are easily seen from the lawn. The sun and moon set calmly over the hills on the other side of the lake over a mile away.
We have a sturdy boat hoist that is listed to handle up to 3600 pounds of boat. It is electrically powered to lift and lower. Fishing is productive at times right off the end of the dock, and certainly better if one takes a boat out into the lake. Rock bass, sunfish, perch, "punkin seeds", etc. are commonly caught and released. Pickerel, large- and small-mouth bass, three species of trout, and catfish are also caught in the lake.
The "barn" in not included in the rental program. But it has a fully functional toilet in a room just inside the back door that is very convenient. The lawn between the house and barn is a pleasant place to sit and let the world go by. Garbage service is included in the rental and is collected once a week. Adequate parking is provided just off the beach road beyond the barn on our "very back yard". We are starting some small silver maples to replace someday the big ones along the private road, so please don't drive over the little ones. Thank you.
The nearest grocery store is about a mile and a half north and it's WEGMANS, on Rt 5&20 just past the Post Office and before the larger shopping center a bit further west on 5&20. Walmart's, Lowe's, and the movie theater are all around the same distance from the cottage on 5&20 to the east. Canandaigua itself has numerous restaurants of all types. The town's Main Street is wide, with flowers in the business area, and has lovely stately homes in the residential area to the north. Finger Lakes Community College is a mile north on East Lake Road and hosts musical programs in its CMAC outdoor pavilion nearly every week during the summer. Tennis courts are there. Kershaw Park is at the north end of the lake, about a mile by boat from our site, and has a large sand beach with wadable water out nearly 200 yards. We hope you never need it, but Canandaigua's excellent Thompson Memorial Hospital, associated with the University of Rochester Medical Center, is only a short distance away from us. Ambulance service is efficient.
Finger Lakes is a special area of New York. A resort area for going-on two hundred years. Explore it and you'll see why. Waterfalls, specialty shops, horse racing, antique shops, Indian Villages, Morman church historical sites, AAA baseball teams, Corning Glass Museum, Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, Canada is nearby just past the Thousand Islands area. Those are only some of the attractions you could visit. Enjoy!!!
In short, our cottage is in a particularly nice location, privately situated but with easy access to amenities, golf, wineries, and local attractions. Ice cream shops are a short boat ride away, as are good restaurants. Sunsets are miraculously beautiful. Oh, and our "very own back yard" is large, grassed, protected, and perfect for children's games, golfer's chipping, and bocce contests.
Come, enjoy, relax, and love the lake. We have for decades and still do.

Lakefront Cottage close to CMAC is located in Canandaigua. Lakefront Cottage close to CMAC provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lakefront Cottage close to CMAC has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Canandaigua has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Canandaigua, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • View
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Accessibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Canandaigua, 14424, USA

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jul 7, 2024 04:09:24 AM
Summary: We had a great time at this property. Harry and Carolyn responded anytime I had a question. The house was everything we needed with and old school lake house feel. We spent most of our time outside in the water or fishing. My daughter even caught a catfish! Close to Wegmans grocery store and Sierra Trading which was great to purchase extra swimsuits and floats for the kids.
B W. B W.
Jul 25, 2023 06:54:20 AM
Summary: Beautiful view of lake. I can deal with dated but the place seemed to be very messy, not clean. It looked like they hadn’t dusted in a month or more. When you enter the cottage there were dead leaves in the entryway plus an old Exercycle. It would have taken someone less than an hour to clean that out.I had to stand on a chair to change a lightbulb in the bathroom. Pros: Beds were comfortable Washer and dryer available Even though not air conditioned the fans did work well Well stocked kitchen
Maureen D. Maureen D.
Jul 2, 2022 08:16:29 AM
Summary: Description is very accurate - the house is not fancy, but had everything we needed. The biggest issue for our group was that the only bathroom in the house is on the second story, which was a bit tough on my in laws and young children. The setting right on the water was beautiful and makes up for what the house lacks. We did not use the lift, but we were able to tie our boat to the dock. It was a short drive to the boat launch and all other conveniences in town. Owner was very responsive to a couple of issues when we first arrived. Overall a good experience!
Sydney G. Sydney G.
Sep 16, 2021 07:27:32 AM
Summary: The classic home, circa 1940s-50s, on east (BEST!) side of Canandaigua Lake, with breathtaking views and breezes, easy shallow shoreline, spacious and tons of easy parking, great open, well light airy kitchen, 5 bedrooms upstairs, (2 facing the lake!), fun front porch, toasty propane heater, the extra outdoor building with toilet, and the generosity of the hostess (Janet); these are some of the highlights
Tom A. Tom A.
Jul 18, 2021 11:01:03 AM
Summary: Dish washer did not work. Spiders on the dock. Needs professional help. WiFi very weak. Put in wrong place. Not enough fans to cool up stairs. Bought 4 at Walmart and left at cottage. Stove had only one knob. Great large living area. Great front porch overlooking area. Great dock. Nice size bedroom. Convenient location.
Thomas H. Thomas H.
Jul 15, 2020 03:20:07 AM
Summary: Stay was as advertised. Cottage was nothing fancy, but beautiful lake views right on the water. I would say the place only has one bathroom because the other in the barn left a lot to be desired. That being said we had a great time and would stay here again. Thanks.
William L. William L.
Jul 6, 2020 05:04:21 AM
Summary: The property was incredible. It had everything we needed and everything was very easy to access and navigate. We all had a great time and really enjoyed our stay
Jonah L. Jonah L.
Jun 25, 2020 12:58:41 AM
Summary: Great property. We had so much fun. Lots of beds, windows and room. Outside area overlooking the lake was beautiful. Dock was nice with ladder at the end for swimming. I would definitely stay here again. Location to stores was perfect.
tamara m. tamara m.
Jul 26, 2019 03:56:42 AM
Summary: Description of the property was accurate. Location on the water was wonderful. Our family really enjoyed our time there
Laurie P. Laurie P.

FAQ's

Is this Canandaigua cottage pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Canandaigua cottage have a swimming pool?

No, this Canandaigua cottage does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Canandaigua cottage?

Best-rates for the Canandaigua cottage starts from $564 per night with includes Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, View, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry, Parking, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Canandaigua cottage a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cottage Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cottage has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Canandaigua cottage wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Canandaigua cottage is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Canandaigua cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Canandaigua cottage indicates 1 day stay policy at this cottage. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Canandaigua cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Canandaigua cottage are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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