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Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage

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View of DeMarco House from Canandaigua Lake
Canandaigua Lake
Private Dock
Sunset Views
Private Waterfront

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Middlesex, NY
  • Canandaigua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage

Come enjoy Canandaigua Lake! Our wide porches, brand new dock, fire pits, beach, large yard and quiet area compliment this comfortable circa 1938 waterfront cottage.

This cottage offers 1800 square feet of living space, a wide porch including one screened-in porch for lounging/dining/sleeping space for youth, a large family room, a large sun room, five cozy bedrooms with plenty of storage space, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a full-sized washer and dryer and wood burning fireplace.

Water

Cottage water comes from a shore well with UV light and is fine for bathing and showering but in the summer time there is no supply of potable water available so we leave several gallons of drinking water for guests.
Waterfront

The waterfront area has many different spaces to relax and enjoy including: two outdoor picnic tables for open-air meals and card games, eight large Adirondack chairs at the beach, four Adirondack chairs on the upper level and six additional plastic chairs, beach and cottage level fire pits and a charcoal grill on the upper level.

Located on a quiet, country road near the hamlet of Vine Valley, the DeMarco cottage offers the calm pace and stunning vistas for which the Finger Lakes are famous. Yet the delightful towns of Canandaigua and Naples are within a 20 minute drive, offering restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, wineries and unique local shops.

Fun-filled lake days, breathtaking sunsets, calm breezes and water sounds - The DeMarco cottage offers your family a great place to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Guest Access

Guests with have access to the entire home, beach and outdoor areas. Extra amenities include: kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, toys, rope swing and all household necessities.

The Neighborhood

Friendly neighbors, a quiet street, nearby villages and local farmers - the Finger Lakes, and particularly our section of it in Vine Valley, Middlesex, are known for world class wineries, locally made beers and is one of New York State's most successful and diverse agricultural areas. From food, to wine, to shopping, to solitude, the Finger Lakes truly offers something special for everyone!

Other Things to Note

If you would like to explore beyond the lake, there are many fun areas within an hour's drive. Visit nearby attractions and state parks including: Finger Lakes Wine Trails, CMAC concerts, New York Wine & Culinary Center, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Stoneybrook State Park, Sonnernberg Gardens, Bristol Mountain and so much more!

House Rules

This is our family vacation home so please treat it as you would treat your own - with care, love and respect. We hope you will return for many more years of fun and memory-making!

Property manager

Peter DeMarco

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect our neighbors. This is a very quiet peaceful part of the lake. Outdoor play and enjoyment is encouraged.
No music outside. No parties for guests outside of the number on the agreement unless prior written permission given.
If you plan to bring / rent your own boat, you must notify us in writing and put down an additional deposit of $10,000 for permanent dock damage.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middlesex

Located in Middlesex, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Majestic Hills Golf Course and Inspire Moore Winery and Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park and Canandaigua Lake. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Middlesex, NY

What's nearby

  • Canandaigua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 27 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill - 36 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Keuka Lake State Park - 37 min drive - 30.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bristol Mountain Morning Star Café - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Brew & Brats - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Joint - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lock Stock Bar & Grill - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canandaigua Lake Waterfront Cottage located?

This family-friendly Middlesex holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Canandaigua Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Deep Run Beach and CMAC Performing Arts Center. Naples Community Park Disc Golf Course and Clarks Gully are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

A beautiful location and well landscaped waterfront. Beach, dock, fireplaces, boat lift and everything you need to enjoy the lake and outdoors. A classic older lake cottage that is quaint. Some areas need updates/remodeling work that would be nice- but the outdoor area is where you want to spend your time and the outdoors and lakefront at this historic cottage couldn’t be nicer -or more beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elison C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent lake house for families

This house was a charming, comfortable, amazingly quiet & casual home, with a well equipped kitchen, lots of books and toys, absolutely perfect for families with little ones. We all loved the spacious and beautiful outdoor space, especially the wrap around porch and the fire pit surrounded by comfy chairs. It was a perfect location for boating and the scenery was beautiful! The owner was very nice and quickly responded to any questions or minor problems we had.

10/10 Excellent

Purchase R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right where we wanted to be...

This was the perfect setting for the week we spent on Lake Canandaigua. Despite its age, the house was clean and inviting, and offered four bedrooms upstairs for our kids and a master on the first floor. There was lots of usable space - I don't think any room went unused for our party of 6, and yet it felt spacious. From the screened porch where we enjoyed the evening breeze to the breakfast/dining room with expansive views over the lake, to the family room where we played board and card games nightly, to the fully stocked kitchen - there was nothing we could think of that we didn't have. The property itself was perfect - on a quiet part of the lake with plenty of grass where the kids could play outside, and at the widest part of the lake which was convenient for tubing. Having access to the dock and being able to rent a boat for the week from the Smith Bros and store it at the house was a highlight of our visit - most of the rental companies require you to return the boat nightly. The owners were gracious, helpful and everything you could ask for, providing us with additional items to accomodate the boat and checking in regularly to ensure we had all we needed and were enjoying our stay. We'd welcome the chance to return (perhaps for a longer stay in future summers!) and appreciate all Peter and Debbie do to make this an amazing experience. Thanks so much! Ron & Laura, Henry, Will, Addie & Alex Erdman
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melita Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nuptial HQ

My husband and I booked the DeMarco cottage for 10 days over the 4th of July week for our wedding celebrations that weekend. It was the perfect location with perfect amenities for our 10 day stay. Beautiful views, great swimming and fishing off the dock, wonderful landscaping, and there's even a tree swing! Plenty of room for ourselves, other family and guests that were staying with us, and perfect for entertaining our out of town guests who wanted to drop by and hang out with us that weekend. The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, washer and dryer are in good working order, all the beds were super comfy, window a/c units were put to good use (it was super humid for several days of our visit), the entire place was clean and tidy, and there is plenty of parking. We love Lake Canandaigua, my husband grew up spending all his summers there, being able to share it with all our family and friends for our wedding was an incredibly special and magical experience...and some of that has to be attributed to our incredible stay at the DeMarco cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Amazing Cottage

We loved every minute of our week at this cottage! The cottage was spacious and clean with lots of outdoor living space. The view was priceless and the water was so clean and clean. This is one of our favorite rentals and we have done many through the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

We had a great visit!

The DeMarco cottage was perfect for a gathering of three generations of my family. Our host made us feel quite comfortable, and we found everything we needed -- kid toys, life vests, a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of beach towels, and wonderful outdoor space for playing, sitting, stargazing, water sports of course, and more. We may have to make this place our family tradition.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

john o.

Idyllic setting for blended family vacation

We had a fantastic time for our blended family vacation. There was plenty of space for all; including at various times adults plus 5 kids (teens/college) with comings and goings of various friend groups. We were able to make use of sleeping options in all bedrooms, as well as two porches. The cottage is a great blend of cottage feel but updated enough to allow you to be more than comfortable and feel at home. The location and setting are perfect. a quiet area of the lake even on weekends. On weekdays we felt like we had the lake practically to ourselves, and the water is pristine. Peter, (the owner) went out of his way to make docking accommodations for our boat rental, stayed in touch and made sure all was well before, during and after the stay. Local marina (smith boys) made boat rental easy for us novices. Local biking is world class for views and roads with minimal traffic ( as long as you don't mind a hill or two)

About the host

Hosted by Peter DeMarco

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Peter and Debbie DeMarco have lived in the Finger Lakes since 2008. They have enjoyed many wonderful days and nights with friends and family at their cottage on Canandaigua Lake.

Why they chose this property

- The finest location on Canandaigua Lake.
- Serene place with fantastic views and varied landscape.
- Memory maker for kids and adults who still have that sense of wonder about the world!
- Located on a 2.5 miles long dead end road that, with good judgment, is safe for walking and biking.
- Plenty of parking on both sides of the road.

What makes this property unique

- Their property is over two-thirds (2/3) of an acre on the water. -
- Their cottage land is level and gently transitions down to the waterfront.
- Free public boat launch is only a half mile away.
- Widest part of Canandaigua Lake (~1.3 miles wide)
- Quiet part of the lake with minimal boat traffic since we are located approximately two-thirds of the way down the 17 mile long lake.
- Great swimming area off the permanent dock.
- Two 5,000 lb rated boat lifts and on jet ski lift available for use by renters only.
- Two fire pits for evening gatherings and roasting marsh-mellows.

Languages:

English