10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Sarah C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Apartment
Stellar Waterfront Home With A Spectacular View
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wolcott, NY
- Sodus Bay13 min walk
- Chimney Bluffs State Park13 min drive
- Sodus Point Beach Park25 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stellar Waterfront Home With A Spectacular View
This unique rental, located on the northern tip of Leroy Island, is one of the most beautiful places on Sodus Bay. Whether you like to fish, waterski, or just sit in the shade and read a book, this apartment has all you need for a get away. The property includes two main bedroom spaces. The air-conditioned upstairs suit contains a private bath, and sleeps two in a queen-sized bed. A queen-sized futon can also fold down to accommodate two more. Downstairs, a the primary bedroom accommodates two more in a California king-sized bed with a full bath. Air conditioning unit installed on first floor in July of 2021 so the entire house has a/c. Down by the water, the second floor of the boathouse provides a third sleeping space with three more beds (two twins and a full), and provides a cozy, fun, one-of-a-kind bayside experience. Apartment & boathouse comfortably sleep families of 10 with extra room for sleeping bags or air mattresses. A full-sized couch in the living room provides a fourth sleeping space.
There is a laundry room with washer & dryer, a third full bath in the first living space, pantry, several closets and a fully equipped kitchen. First and third floor are connected by stairs. There is wifi, and a flat screen TV. There is also docking space for a boat and a 19’ aluminum canoe available for your use. Second floor apartment is separate and not included in weekly rental. First floor of boathouse is not included (owner storage).
Property Features
• Ideal location on the north tip of Leroy Island with spectacular views of Lake Ontario
• 88 feet of premium water front on Sodus Bay
• 1 mile from Skipper’s Landing & Pier 53 restaurants - short boat ride to Sodus Point
• West-facing lake view deck with deck chairs and picnic table—great for sunset
• Waterfront lawn area with chairs and fire pit
• Boathouse second-story deck
• Parking space for three cars, and docking space for a boat
• 19’ aluminum canoe w/ paddles and 2 paddles boards
• Secure lakeside storage space for kayaks or other water gear upon request
There is a laundry room with washer & dryer, a third full bath in the first living space, pantry, several closets and a fully equipped kitchen. First and third floor are connected by stairs. There is wifi, and a flat screen TV. There is also docking space for a boat and a 19’ aluminum canoe available for your use. Second floor apartment is separate and not included in weekly rental. First floor of boathouse is not included (owner storage).
Property Features
• Ideal location on the north tip of Leroy Island with spectacular views of Lake Ontario
• 88 feet of premium water front on Sodus Bay
• 1 mile from Skipper’s Landing & Pier 53 restaurants - short boat ride to Sodus Point
• West-facing lake view deck with deck chairs and picnic table—great for sunset
• Waterfront lawn area with chairs and fire pit
• Boathouse second-story deck
• Parking space for three cars, and docking space for a boat
• 19’ aluminum canoe w/ paddles and 2 paddles boards
• Secure lakeside storage space for kayaks or other water gear upon request
Property manager
John Friends
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Wolcott
Located in Wolcott, this apartment is on the waterfront. Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club and Fairpoint Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Chimney Bluffs State Park. With waterskiing, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Wolcott, NY
What's nearby
- Sodus Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Chimney Bluffs State Park - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
- Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
- Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum - 24 min drive - 21.0 km
- Sodus Point Beach Park - 25 min drive - 21.9 km
Restaurants
- Nick's Family Restaurant - 18 min drive
- Captain Jack's Goodtime Tavern - 23 min drive
- Steger Haus Restaurant - 23 min drive
- Skipper's Landing Restaurant - 4 min drive
- The Saltbox Smokehouse - 18 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Marylou C.
30 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great vacation home.
Marylou C.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
HEATHER D.
6 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot!
HEATHER D.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joe M.
24 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View
Joe M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jo L.
14 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic views
Mary Jo L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda M.
26 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom of boys vacation!
Rhonda M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne T.
12 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene spot
Suzanne T.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Home
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michele F.
20 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Michele F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Stephen W.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Stephen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
29 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend
Kelly W.
10/10 Excellent
Denise K.
2 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!!
Denise K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 June 2019
Beautiful home!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
cheri c.
5 Sept 2018
This was our most comfortable rental ever! Owner very accommodating!
cheri c.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
William K.
8 Aug 2018
Great waterfront home
William K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by John Friends
My parents first meet on Sodus Bay in the 1940’s. They married in 1952 while college students at SUNY Oswego and in 1957 purchased the lot on the north tip of Leroy Island. They built a simple two-bedroom cabin and in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s my two brothers and I spent our formative summers on the bay. There was no bathtub or shower, hot water, telephone or TV until the 80’s.
In 1992 my parents removed the cabin and built the current multi-family home. My parents are no longer alive and my brothers live in the mid west and west coast, so my wife Mary Ellen and I took ownership of the property in 2016. It is our pleasure to share the Friends family home on Sodus Bay with you.
In 1992 my parents removed the cabin and built the current multi-family home. My parents are no longer alive and my brothers live in the mid west and west coast, so my wife Mary Ellen and I took ownership of the property in 2016. It is our pleasure to share the Friends family home on Sodus Bay with you.
Why they chose this property
The view of the water is awesome. You have the calm bay in front of you and you can see over the sandbar (Crescent Beach) to view the lake. Morning and late afternoon light in the summer is unbelievably gorgeous.
What makes this property unique
The boathouse is second to none. This is structure is grandfathered by zoning laws that went into effect in the early 1980's. This style boathouse can no longer be built and there are very few of them on the bay. It's a bit rustic but kids just love the boathouse and adults will find themselves sleeping soundly with the water lapping underneath. In 2019 the waterfront was rebuilt with steel walls and the boathouse was mounted onto steel, replacing the old RR cribbing structures of the past.
Languages:
English, Portuguese
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