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Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Canandaigua, NY
  • Canandaigua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Birch Room

1 Queen Bed

Boat Room

1 Queen Bed

Camp Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lake Room

1 Queen Bed

Ski Room

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Boat Room

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake

Nestled on 6 acres and located directly off Canandaigua’s prestigious West Lake Road is “Birch Lodge.” Cozy, Modern, & Convenient, this rental has it all. Updated in early 2019 and professionally decorated, this rental is perfect for a weekend getaway, wine tasting, or family vacation at the lake. This rental is perfectly located in the middle of the lake and 15 minutes to downtown Canandaigua & Naples. This is a remarkable lake property with lots of charm and character.

This home features (4) bedrooms and (4) full and (2) half baths, sleeping (10) comfortably with queen bunks in the lower level, sleeping (12) in its entirety.

The inside of the Lodge features all knotty pine ceilings and walls. Lots of windows give a bright and airy feel. The property is positioned in the woods allowing beautiful lake views paired with the privacy of the woods.

The first floor features a chef kitchen complete with a Viking Stove & Oven. A dining room offers a large modern farmhouse table for formal dining and hangout area. Connected to the kitchen is a family room with a SMART TV, cable, and WIFI and a sun porch that leads to an outdoor entertaining area. On the main level, we have one bedroom, the Boat Room. This room has a detached full-bath directly next to it.

The second-floor features (3) additional bedrooms all with their own full bathroom. Each bedroom has a walk-in open closet with lots of space for clothing and luggage or a porta-crib if needed.

Bed and Bath Breakdown
Boat Room – First Floor (Queen) – Detached Full (Shower)
Ski Room – Second Floor (Queen) – Attached Full (Shower/Tub Combo)
Birch Room – Second Floor (Queen) – Attached Full (Shower/Tub Combo)
Lake Room – Second Floor (Queen) – Attached Full (Shower/Tub Combo)
Camp Room – Second Floor (Twin Bunks) – attached room to Lake Room – great for families with multiples
Lower Level – Lower Level (Queen Bunks) – Half Bath
Boat House – Half Bath

The lower level of Birch Lodge features another cozy hang-out area complete with couch, Smart TV, Farmhouse dining table, ping pong table, Queen bunkbeds, and half bath. This level walks out to the patio where you can find a beautiful grass area for lawn games and lounging.

A short walk down to the waterfront, features 100 feet of lake front equipped with a full boat house. The boat house features string lights, a half bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, and storage for lake gear. While we don’t allow our guests to use the Pontoon boat parked in our slip, there is room for you to dock your boat while you stay at the Lodge. There are also two SUPs, floating island raft, and Sun Fish sailboat also available for use.

There are a couple outdoor security cameras to monitor the property when we are not there. We also have a dog so if you are extremely allergic, this house is not a good fit.

Property manager

Birch Lodge Owner

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
No illegal activities on the property
Quiet time - 11:00PM - 9:00AM

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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Canandaigua

Located in Canandaigua, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ontario County Historical Society and Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol and Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Roseland Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Canandaigua, NY

What's nearby

  • Canandaigua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Canandaigua City Pier - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 20 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bristol Mountain Morning Star Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brew & Brats - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eastside Grill and Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Joint - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birch Lodge on Canandaigua Lake located?

This family-friendly Canandaigua holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Canandaigua Lake and Heron Hill Winery Tasting Room at Bristol. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill and Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

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

Amazing in Every Way!

WOW! This property is absolutely amazing! Stayed from Saturday to Saturday and wished we did not have to leave! The house is incredibly comfortable with so many different areas to relax and have some peace and quiet if you wanted. There was 10 of us in the house and we never felt like we were on top of each other. Meg was more than helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate our group. I brought my brand new sailboat with me and meg was concerned about how much wake there would be on the dock from all the boat traffic, so she just went ahead and had a mooring ball dropped in the water just for me! Top notch move that made me feel very comfortable keeping my boat there. Anything we needed was already in the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teressa B.

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

Gorgeous Lake Home

Our large family loved our stay at Birch Lodge. The home was so welcoming. We especially loved the lakeside area and the yard games. So many fun things to do! The kitchen is so well-stocked, and each living space beautifully designed. It seems there was nothing the hosts didn't think of!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

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

Birchlodge

Property was wonderful. Beautiful setting Top end cooking supplies Lots of games/toys Super kid (and adult) friendly Spacious Wonderfully appointed furniture Well stocked amenities (towels, blankets etc) Refrigerator and music at boat house. Will probably return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Your Search For a Canandaigua Lake House Is Over

Our group of 10 stayed here for a week in June 2023. To say that we loved it would be an understatement. This house is better than it appears in the photos. The host Meg is amazing and goes out of her way to give you a resort like feeling at a lake house - welcome gift bag and tons of extra touches everywhere. We loved both of the firepits, the outdoor seating with fantastic views and the yard games.The only drawback is that it is a steep walk to the water. It's not a long walk but it's steep and not elderly friendly. Other than that everything is absolutely perfect at this house. When we come back to Canandaigua, we won't even look at other houses. Thank you Meg for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Wonderful Time

Thank you for remembering our 50th anniversary. Your lodge was impressive. All of our family had a great time. It was easy to get to the PGA Tournament and back again. You have the lodge set up beautifully, both of our son cook, and could not have been more pleased with the kitchen. The grand kids enjoyed the lake and made use of the kayak and paddle boards. We had a wonderful time at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia K.

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

Loved it

Birch Lodge is truly lovely. A spacious house with a gorgeous view of the lake, a very well-stocked kitchen, nicely appointed rooms, and even a fun selection of toys for the little ones. The host was quick to communicate with a few simple questions, none of which involved any problem with the house. Would come back again if we’re ever lucky enough to be in this picturesque location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D., Near Boston, MA USA

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

Great Family Property

We were a group of 8 adults, 4 kids ages 6 to 10, and one infant, celebrating our parents’ 70th birthdays this year. This was a wonderful family property- we spent the majority of the week at the waterfront, enjoying swimming in the very clear water, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, floats and fishing. We enjoyed some day trips: hiking at Watkins Glen state park, Ropes course at Bristol Mountain Aerial adventures, exploring the gardens at Sonnenburg Mansion, blueberry and sunflower picking at a nearby farm. The area is beautiful, rural and mostly agricultural. The house is well stocked. We cooked all dinners in and found all the tools we needed. The dining room and outdoor patio were both large enough to seat our party of 13. All of the bedrooms (even the basement bunk room) were comfortable and set away enough from the living areas to allow for early bedtimes or sleeping in late if desired. There are 2 washers, 2 dryers, and 2 fridges- so convenient with a large group! Don’t hesitate to rent this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

RYAN M.

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

Nothing missed

Our week here was nothing short of amazing. This rental and experience with Meg is a poster child for what a VRBO experience should be. The house has everything…. Everything that a family would need. Items we’ve packed before for rentals weren’t needed here. The house itself is beautiful and every room has something to offer. Lake access is like walking into a pool. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A perfect place to stay

The property was very well equipped and beautifully decorated. The hosts were very quick to respond to our questions. We had 4 generations, accommodating provisions for all, even baby gates and a monitor! We had a wonderful week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW L., Hoboken

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

Another Great Week

Such a nice escape from the city and another great week relaxing again at birch lodge! Couldn’t have asked for a better time at the lake and will cherish the memories paddle boarding & kayaking with friends almost every morning. Love the addition of new fire pit so much that we ate every dinner outside around it! Already looking forward to next summer at birch lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

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Lake retreat

Absolutely loved my time at Birchlodge and just what the doctor ordered!!! Amazing little touches of welcomeness and class. Greeted with a gift bag and fresh flowers too!!! Memorable and wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Beautiful house with all the amenities

Birch Lodge is an absolutely lovely place. The amenities, from the plush, soft towels to the top notch appliances were superb. I find that I value reviews most when they mention the negatives of a property, so I will mention two negatives, noting that my overall rating of Birch Lodge is excellent. The walk down to the lake is steep and would be a challenge for the elderly, the very young and anyone infirm. There are some stone steps in the house which were difficult to manage for a family member who has knee problems, not to mention an active 20 month old boy. Having said that, this property has everything you could want in a vacation home; nothing is missing. The view is spectacular, the amenities abundant and the location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Family Reunion

Birch Lodge was perfect for our family reunion as we had my 3 sisters and their husbands, my brother & his wife, my wife & me, and my sister-in-law. Three bedrooms had bathrooms ensuite and a 4th bedroom had a full bathroom immediately adjacent. There was also a half-bath so there was great accessibility for showers, etc. Birch Lodge is a beautiful complex with a great view of the Canandaigua Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Perfect Getaway

This house is the perfect getaway if you plan to visit the finger lakes region! We absolute loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Family Vacation

We had a fantastic week at Birch Lodge. When we arrived we were greeted with a fantastic welcome package including supplies for s’mores and even a birch lodge onesie for our littlest family member! The lodge was tastefully decorated, updated, and very clean. It was well equipped with everything you could need for a relaxing and fun week at the lake. Lots of toys and supplies for kids in our group as well. The kids loved swimming in the lake and especially enjoyed the floating raft. This was the perfect spot for our large family to be together while also having plenty of space to spread out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

debbie c., Rochester, NY

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Amazing

The house and property are amazing, as is Meg. From the moment we walked in we felt like pampered guests. A welcome bag was full of goodies for all of us. Birch Lodge is beautiful and comfortable. Everything you need for a first class vacation is all ready for you to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Spectacular Lake House

Incredible house 20 minutes from town. House was very well stocked with everything we needed. Very clean and plenty of space for 7 adults and 3 children. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this house and definitely will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Beautiful lakeside home

We really enjoyed all of the amenities of the Birch Lodge home. We had plenty of room and the owners equipped the house with everything you would need (and more). It was a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F., Philadelphia, PA

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

Wonderful in every way!

Extraordinary. I almost don’t want to eat too much because it’s such a perfect gem of a location and a deeply extraordinary property! Every detail has been so carefully thought of, and you can tell they care deeply about the hospitality and comfort of their guests. THANK YOU- we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW L., Hoboken

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

Amazing house with all the amenities and then some. Would definitely come back.

Smooth and easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything we expected and more

Wonderfully maintained house, great location, beautiful views and stocked with everything you could want. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Lakeside Retreat Of Your Dreams

The home is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. It has all the amenities you could ever want or need. Paddleboards, sunfish sailboat, firepit, lawn games, bathrobes, fireplace, a kitchen that has everything you might need to prepare a gourmet meal and so much more. Amazing spot to get away from everything and spend quality time with family and friends. Great spot to watch the sunrise from the house or boat dock. One of our best vacations ever. Birch Lodge exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Bronxville, NY USA

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

Great winter location near Bristol Mtn

This was a super spot for a winter ski break with kids to Bristol Mtn. Beautiful lake view and quiet location. Spacious and very well equipped!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

The perfect lake house getaway!/

Birchlodge is exactly what we pictured for our family getaway to the finger lakes. The location and views were ideal. The house was beautifully decorated and stocked. The layout was cozy but spacious . We could not have dreamed of a better house to house our 10 guest s. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

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