Situated in the best spot on Little York Lake, this dog-friendly, 3 BR, 1.5 Bath lakefront home features a corner lot with breathtaking panoramic views of the lake & surrounding mountains. With 60 ft of lake frontage, this charming retreat is just a short drive from the Finger Lakes, wineries, Skaneateles, & 6 colleges, incl SUNY Cortland, Cornell & Syracuse University. Enjoy nearby hiking trails, fishing off the dock, swimming, kayaking, or relaxing around the fire pit in the fully fenced yard.
Family-friendly, spacious home includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and bonus basement room with queen sofa sleeper.
On the main floor there are:
-3 bedrooms
-full bath with tub and shower
-fully equipped kitchen
-breakfast island with 3 stools
-dining room table for 6
-a sit/standing desk
-a large family room
-a relaxing, swinging egg chair in the family room
Expectation setting: The house is cozy and well-decorated but some rooms have out-dated wallpaper and finishes. We are slowly renovating the house. The 2024 new features include a paved driveway, a new front sidewalk, new landscaping, and a new patio in the backyard.
Bedrooms: The mattresses are very comfortable and there is a smart TV in every room.
Basement: The finished, walkout basement has a half bath, queen pullout sleeper sofa, washer/dryer, mini-fridge, microwave, and a table perfect for playing cards or board games. This walkout basement opens to a fully fenced-in yard with a 4' high fence (both front and back yard).
Guest access
There is an electronic keypad lock on the front entrance. Guests will be given the code on arrival day.
We provide:
-small snacks upon arrival
-a couple of bottles of water upon arrival (even though the tap water is safe to drink)
-linens and towels
-fully stocked kitchen
-toilet paper
-coffee k-cups
-variety of tea
-creamers, sugar, honey sticks
-many inflatable floats
-life jackets
-fishing poles and tackle box
-two kayaks on the rack by the lake
-BRAND NEW pedal boat (AKA paddle boat)
-board games in the family room closet
-6-8 pcs of firewood for a bonfire
-grilling tools for the propane grill
-body wash
-shampoo & conditioner
Centrally located between Cortland and Syracuse.
Nearby fall/winter attractions:
Song Mountain, skiing - 10 mins
Greek Peak, skiing - 17 mins
Tim's Pumpkin Patch - 25 mins
Beak and Skiff, apple picking -24 mins
SUNY Cortland - 15 mins
Syracuse University - 27 mins
Cornell University - 38 mins
Cortland Repertory Theatre - 3 mins
Dwyer Park, hiking, pavilion - 4 mins
Labrador Hollow, hiking, dog friendly - 18 mins
Highland Forest County Park, hiking, dog friendly - 24 mins
Delphi Falls, hiking - 27 mins