Beachfront holiday rental in Syracuse

The location is great—right by the lake with stunning views. The apartment was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The host was responsive and made sure our stay was comfortable. Highly recommend this spot for a peaceful getaway

This location is beautiful! Right on the lake. Easy to go down the stairs to the water. Randall was an excellent host and very responsive. The home is lovely and well kept. We had everything we needed. The hot tub was perfect! We used the canoe and kayaks and had a wonderful time on the lake. We would most definitely rent this again and we’ll keep it on our list! Highly recommend!

We had a great stay! The location is beautiful and the house was just as described. It was great having enough room to all stay in one place to celebrate my daughter graduating from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. And, our dog was also allowed to come!

My experience was excellent from the reservation to checkout. It’s a beautiful location and the home was perfect. It was better than I could’ve imagined. The description and pictures don’t do the property or cabin/cottage justice. It was very clean and we felt right at home. I needed a peaceful weekend away and it did not disappoint! Suzanne was very responsive and helpful. Great place! We’ve already talked about going back for a longer stay.

This cottage is so adorable! Me and my family had an amazing stay. We loved having access to the water and a dock. It’s so close to local breweries and wineries. The view is also so beautiful off the back deck. We would love to stay here again!

The location was perfect! It was private, quaint, and several amenities offered. Unfortunately, it rained while we were there most of our trip, but it didn’t keep us down. We hiked at Watkins Glen, went to several wineries/breweries, got a massage in town, ate at Graft (the duck was amazing!), had Solera, Scalehouse, went to the distillery, Corning Glass museum, antique shops. And when it was cloudy we kayaked and peddle boated. We also visited Painted Stables and I have to say that was our favorite, minus the time well spent in the lake house. What a beautiful location. We will be back!

Brian was excellent in communication and answering questions about his place and the surrounding area, prior to our departure. Unfortunately we were staying there for a business trip, and our client cancelled the trip two days before we left. The reason was a lake effect snowstorm that was going to hit Syracuse and surrounding areas the day we were to drive up to Altmar, NY from the Philadelphia region. At the time, the weather teams in Philadelphia were telling us that we could get hit on our way back to Philly with snow that would be 12" - 15", which didn't happen. Our client is going to reschedule the trip hopefully in the near future. My crew and I tend to book Brian's place again when it's rescheduled. We wanted to give Brian 5 stars on everything, because there really isn't a place in the 'ratings' area that says 'we had to cancel the trip'. I'm sure once we get up there for the reschedule that we'll be giving a 5 star rating regardless.

Beautiful and comfortable lake house with a gorgeous view and easy access to the lake! The kitchen was was well stocked with ample space for our family. We woke up every morning to the sounds of the birds and the water. Carolyn's suggestions for things to do and places to eat were spot on. We loved the hike at Robert Treman state park, walking around the botanic gardens and a visit to the bird lab at Sapsucker woods. Dinner at Hazelnut Kitchen was a delicious treat as well as ice cream at the Cornell Dairy Barn. Overall, I highly recommend this house if you want a peaceful and restorative vacation.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. Perfect location - just a short drive to Geneva, Watkins Glen, Penn Yan and Seneca Falls. Lots of breweries and wineries and great restaurants! The cottage was well furnished and spacious. Large refrigerator and brand new stove. We loved the bed! I am a soft bed fan and most places have hard mattresses. Our grand daughter loved the kayak. We enjoyed cooking dinners on the gas grill and relaxing by the fire after dark. There was almost no other neighbors there for our stay so it was quiet and peaceful most of the time. We DID hear the Naval Research station down the road early in the morning but that didn’t last long. Very nice dock. I enjoyed sitting out there in the mornings with a cup of tea/coffee. Bathroom/shower is tiny and a bit cramped but I understand you have to deal with the architecture of what you have All in all we loved it would stay here again!

This property was amazing! Our family is already talking about the idea of making this an annual destination. Most properties don't EXCEED what the listing shares and depicts, but this one did. The home is beautifully positioned on the lake and the views from the home are just gorgeous. It's in close proximity to many wineries, breweries, Watkins Glen and hiking. The home is extremely well stocked and appointed. Pristine. Clean and comfortable. The outside spaces are great--from firepit, to decks to outdoor bar and dock. We've already recommended this property to a friend! The process and interactions with Sofia were easy and went smoothly. Loved this place!

This little apartment was the perfect place for my mom and I to relax and have a lovely time in Sylvan Beach! Roomier than I expected from the pictures which was a great surprise (for some reason I imagined you had to walk through the one bedroom to get to the other- that’s not true at all! There is a separate hallway that connects the two and the one to the living room space). The location on the beach is just perfect, and a wonderful yard with multiple spaces/ uses. Chris was so responsive and helpful with anything we needed. A great host at a great place- we will definitely be looking to book again in the future!!! Only tiny downside is no full kitchen- but Chris provides a grill, toaster, microwave, and griddle. Besides, it’s vacation and there are great restaurants in town- who wants to cook on vacation anyways???

We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful, spacious, and spotless. Beds were super comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and the view of the lake was stunning. The host was very responsive. Convenient location-just a 10-minute drive to restaurants, the market, and town.

We have been staying at Back-Acres for 6 yrs now. We love it so much we bring our closest friends and family. It’s such a gem

The cabin is lovely and we really enjoyed our time there! We especially appreciated how everything was so nice. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. It was a very restful and relaxing space.

We came back to stay at Dave’s house for our son’s graduation weekend at Cornell and we are so happy we did it. We were able to host friends and family over a busy weekend where restaurants for large groups of people are out of reach. The house was extremely well equipped for hosting dinner for a large party. We loved the sun room. Our favorite place for breakfast and afternoon gatherings. While the weather didn’t help, we were able to use the fire pit and spend some time outside one of the nights. We hope we can be back again soon!

Had a great stay here on a long weekend. House was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Loved that there were plenty of extra towels and blankets. Sitting on the dock was very relaxing and we saw an eagle a couple of times. We even used the kayaks to paddle up to a local wine cellars dock. Close to Watkins glen for hiking and plenty of wineries nearby. Our host was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend staying here!

The view from this place is absolutely stunning. It's a rustic house, with lots and lots of steps, but the waterfront location makes it 100% worth it. It's only a short drive into downtown Ithaca and to Cornell's campus. It was a little too chilly to take advantage of the water sports provided, but we appreciated that it was there! Just a tip to future guests - I would recommend bringing your own coffee grounds (this is not provided, but filters are) and buying extra drinking water before your stay as the jug provided was not enough for 2 people.

The house is beautifully renovated and very high tech!!! The kitchen is a dream. Loved the furniture and fire pit on the deck. Convenient to Ithaca and many restaurants/ hikes. Master bed very comfortable. Love that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We all took turns with the massage chair every night - it was a big hit! Lorena was very kind and responsive. Would definitely stay again!

Thank you for our wonderful stay this weekend. Your place is the quintessential lake cottage. Everything we needed was supplied and at our fingertips, without being overrun with “stuff.” Well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. It was a cool, rainy weekend and we took full advantage of the bedroom fireplaces and extra blankets! Would love to come back to enjoy summer-time at your place. Thank you!

The finger lakes was our destination for a full getaway weekend. We were thrilled to find this property on Lake Skaneateles, our favorite of the finger lakes! We loved the Barndominium from the first moment we entered it! Amazing views! The one big room is comfy, spacious, well equipped, and nicely decorated. We loved having lake access and kayaks to use right on the water!! The pool table was fun to have evenings and on the 1 rainy day. Beds and furniture were comfy, and the bathroom shower was especially spacious. Would we come back? Absolutely!! Thanks for a beautiful stay!!

Can’t say enough about First Light II - the place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed! And the view! Mario and Sarah Jeannie were wonderful hosts - great communication and so thoughtful, bringing over a bottle of wine and meeting to show us all the available outdoor equipment. If you are ever in Ithaca, I would definitely stay here! It was perfect for us for our daughter’s graduation!

We had a great time. The location and view on the lake were just amazing!

This is our second year returning to this townhouse. The location is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. We truly enjoy the volleyball, paddle boards, kayaks, ability to dock our boat and an area for our kiddos to just run free. Daniel is extremely responsive and an amazing host. We are super excited to return again next year!

Melissa was great and super flexible! We had a great time