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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Branchport, NY

Keuka Lake1 min walk
Keuka Lake State Park13 min drive
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market27 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)65 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We stayed here with our wedding party over Labor Day Weekend and loved every part of this house. It is the absolute perf...

Megan B.

Sep 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2 (16014)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (16014)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 & 5 (16020)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom -Master (16014)

1 King Bed

Master (16020)

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

2 Side/Side Lakeside Cottages-5 Beds/3 Baths-Sleeps 12-14

Imagine morning coffee on your spacious covered deck or sipping coffer in your hot tub looking east overlooking pristine Keuka Lake. Rain or shine, the perfect spot to see amazing lake views. One of our cottages has 3 spacious bedrooms, (2 bedrooms with queen beds and the other bedroom w/2 full size beds) The other cottage has two bedrooms plus a loft! (Loft is accessed by a ladder - and has a full size bed. Great for teens and very agile adults) Master bedroom with king bed & electric fireplace...guest room with queen bed. Both cottages have well equipped comfortable living rooms. 16014 also has a hot tub! Both cottages have outdoor picnic tables - each seat 8 comfortably. 120' of Beachfront with fire pit and two docs. Cottages are located just three miles south of Branchport and a 15 minute drive from either Penn Yan or the quaint village of Hammondsport.(Voted America's Coolest Small Town) The best part is the close proximity to dozens of fantastic Finger Lakes wineries, shopping and great restaurants. This two cottage compound is perfect for large family and friend get etc. Book early, as this type of property is unique! The best part is that we also have additional parking across the road. A rare find on the Finger Lakes! Perfect spot for large family or friends gathering.

Property manager

Linda F. Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Check in / Check - out - only on Saturdays

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branchport

Located in Branchport, this cottage is on the beach. Narcissa Prentiss House and Oliver House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Keuka Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branchport, NY

What's nearby

Keuka Lake - 1 min walk
Hunt Country Vineyards - 7 min drive
Keuka College - 12 min drive
Keuka Lake State Park - 13 min drive
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 27 min drive

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Abandon Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Keuka Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Dr Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars - ‬15 min drive
‪Y Knot Country Store & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
‪Domaine Leseurre Winery - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Side/Side Lakeside Cottages-5 Beds/3 Baths-Sleeps 12-14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Side/Side Lakeside Cottages-5 Beds/3 Baths-Sleeps 12-14?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Side/Side Lakeside Cottages-5 Beds/3 Baths-Sleeps 12-14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Side/Side Lakeside Cottages-5 Beds/3 Baths-Sleeps 12-14 located?

This Branchport cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Keuka Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Keuka Lake State Park and Hunt Country Vineyards. Keuka College and Heron Hill Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

7 Sept 2023

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

Incredible Stay

We stayed here with our wedding party over Labor Day Weekend and loved every part of this house. It is the absolute perfect setup for a larger group with separate living areas and kitchen space so you don't feel on top of each other. We spent every night out on the beautiful porch, in the hot tub, or at the beach which is large enough for the whole family to hang around the campfire. Linda is an absolute gem and was attentive to anything the group needed throughout the stay, which wasn't much as the house is fully stocked with all the essentials and beyond. As someone who grew up on the lake with a family who has rented probably over 100 properties around the lake over generations - this place was TOP TIER and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

31 Aug 2023

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

Birthday Vacation

Great property to host extended family celebrating a milestone birthday for my dad. We enjoyed kayaking/paddle boarding/canoeing/fishing on the lake and evening campfires. It was also a nice base camp for exploring the area including vineyards, bike trail to Seneca lake, and the Corning glass museum. Plenty of space and things to entertain our multi generational group of 14.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Blooming Grove, NY

19 Aug 2023

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

Lakefront vacationing at it’s best!

We rented both houses for a family getaway! We loved the access the the lake which was beautifully clear! We kayaked we canoed. We rented paddle boards and shore line rentals delivered! Sitting in the hot tub with a view of the lake was so relaxing. The living area was perfect for cool mornings and very comfy. But we spent most of our time on all the decks or lakeside. The fire-pit was great in the evenings to continue the fun. We were able to watch the perseid meteor shower from the docks. The star gazing is amazing! Linda the owner was helpful and quickly available for any questions or concerns. We would so return and we recommend highly! In addition we did not ever need to leave but we enjoyed Hunt Country and Dr Frank Konstantin Wineries, the little mercantile in Branchport and the availability of bigger stores in penn Yan. (And 2 can dans in penn Yan for recycling was super quick and nice!). Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quinn A.

16 July 2023

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

Great place to stay on the lake with two docks.

Great place to stay on Keuka Lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

29 Aug 2022

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All around great house

We had an amazing time at Blacksmith Cove! We traveled with small kids (2 and 7) and a bunch of extended family. This was a perfect spot for kids and water... the wade in (stone... be sure to bring water shoes) beach was perfect for the little ones and stayed fairly shallow and protected for quite a while. The kids basically lived in the water and it was very low stress for us parents. We made good use of the boats, docks and hot tub! The decks and living room areas were super comfy and made the adults quite happy to sit and relax. The hosts were extremely responsive, helpful and flexible. This was an extremely challenging trip for us on a personal level (car troubles, illness, etc) and the house itself and the hosts' helpfulness saved the trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

21 Aug 2022

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

Keuka vacation

It was a wonderful relaxing week with my family. We all enjoyed the swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing along with the general relaxing time spent together.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

25 July 2022

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Family fun

We had family members from age 10 to 65 and all had an amazing time. We were in the lake every single day!!! The shaded deck was perfect as we had some super hot days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

16 July 2022

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Perfect

It was great. Two cottages gave us from room to spread out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

14 Aug 2021

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

Restful

Perfect for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ernest R.

28 July 2021

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

Enjoyable Family Vacation

Very relaxing week with family. Very quiet with great views of the lake. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

10 Sept 2020

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

Enjoyable Weekend Stay!

We had a great stay and Linda was fantastic to deal with. I highly recommend this property for a family vacation. Perfect location and the amenities were fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

18 Aug 2020

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

Great week at Keuka

This property was great for our week at Keuka. 2 families with adult children and their friends. The guest house was perfect for the adult kids to be in. We enjoyed the hot tub, the fire pit and floating in the lake all week. The property owner was great to work with and responded immediately with any issues. It was great to have someone meet you at the house on your arrival and show you around. We are looking to book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

9 Aug 2020

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

This property delivered what it said it would - the hosts were awesome. Beautiful spot.

It was a great place for our extended family - beautiful setting and great outdoor space. The host was very responsive and could not have been more helpful. All in all it was a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

1 Aug 2020

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

Location, Location, Location!

The property was perfect for our large family (8 adults, 5 children) - the house is right on the lake, near the wineries and close enough to Penn Yan that trips for supplies weren't an issue. Lovely place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

31 July 2020

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

Perfect Fingerlakes Getaway

We were very lucky to get a booking on short notice. From booking forward through the stay Linda and son Alec were responsive and a pleasure handling all questions. When we arrived it was like stepping into another place and time. Large property with LOTS of open areas, decks, beach, docks for relaxing (and btw social distancing) - larger than the pictures may look. The property has many trees giving it a treehouse feeling while allowing all full choice between shade and sun. Also the pictures of the main house do not do it justice - very spacious. The water was very warm this week - great for swimming and boating. If you are looking for a brand new, pristine place with new everything this may not be for you - but if you want a very classic lakeside property with warmth, character, space, water, relative seclusion, this is your place. It is a treasure and I wish I was back watching the sunrise and calm lake all day from many vantage points. We will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kit P.

25 July 2020

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Rustic & fun

Blacksmith Cove's two houses were a great fit for our bunch of friends with kids. The water was pretty quiet - not too much boat traffic - and though it wasn't deep enough to really jump in off the dock, the shallow beach was perfect for the younger kids in our group. We loved the treehouse feel, too - very charming!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

18 July 2020

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Blacksmith Cove-Great Family Vacation

This was our 25th Annual Keuka Lake Family Vacation and this was our first visit to Blacksmith Cove - it definitely did not disappoint! We were pleased to be on the West Branch as that is the area where the "elders" of us spent time when we were younger. We used all of the facilities of both cottages - the decks, the docks, the hot tub, the beach, the firepit, the hammock, the loft, the kitchens, the grills, the laundry, the canoe, the kayak - we especially enjoyed the deck on the main house because it was like a treehouse; even in the morning sun, there was enough shade that it was pleasant for morning coffee and conversation. We had a heatwave during our stay this year but the A/C in all of the bedrooms made pleasant sleeping for all. And the stairs are very gentle so that even us "elders" were in lovely, clear Keuka every day. Linda greeted us when we got there and gave us a tour extraordinaire - she is a fantastic owner and was very responsive to us any time we asked her a question.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

william T., columbus, Ohio

13 Aug 2019

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Great location

Located on beautiful Keuka lake, clean clear water. Perfect for water sports, family gatherings and bonfires and s’mores at night. Two issues with plumbing and ants were taken care of immediately. Two drawbacks were you should only drink bottled water and low water pressure for showers. Overall great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

4 Aug 2019

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Perfect for larger group

This was our second stay at Blacksmith Cove, and it was as great as we remembered. Location is awesome, close to towns, wineries, breweries, marinas, plenty of activities for kids of all ages, (kayaking, canoeing, swimming). Highly recommend!!! Thanks Linda!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jane S.

16 Aug 2018

Memories on Keuka Lake

This was our first time at the cottages on Keuka Lake. We very much enjoyed our time together especially all that the outdoors had to offer from the hot tub to the hammock to the easy access to the lake/docks. The seating at the main cottage was perfect for our 8 adults and 4 children. We loved being able to look out on the lake from anywhere on the porch. The porch at the guest house became quite the gathering place on the one day that it rained really hard. We all hung out there most of the day. If it wasn't for that covered porch we would have had to sit indoors and we all just wanted to be outside even though it was raining. We loved the location of the fire pit and that we were able to bring our own kayaks and fishing boat to which we had easy access right at water's edge. Sitting on the dock in the early morning hours was so quiet and calming. We even saw a few fish jumping. We did have issue with the lack of central air-conditioning. Three out of the seven days we were there the temperature was above 90 degrees with the temperature in the kitchen on those days being close to 100 which made preparing meals almost unbearable. Some things in the cottages really need to be updated such as the carpeting in the living rooms. The guest house living room carpeting was especially dirty with a musty smell that was apparent as you approached the door from the outside. I was very hesitant to even allow the grandchildren to play on those carpets. We did appreciate having a washer/dryer and that there were two 5 gallon bottles of water available to us.. Kids loved the loft and hanging out up there. There was one incident that was quite upsetting and that was that our 15 year-old granddaughter's second jump off the dock the day we arrived landed her on a cinder block that was in the water at the end of the dock. She obviously didn't see it nor did any of us expect that to be in the water at the end of the dock. She came out of the water with a huge gash on her leg. We dressed it the best we could but had to take her to an urgent care facility the next morning, the closest one being in Geneva. We had to change her dressings every day and she refused to go in the water the rest of the week which was what the 4 grandkids love to do more than anything. She will have a permanent scar no doubt about it. We had a lovely time at the cottages. A few improvements would have made it perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sandra C.

11 Aug 2018

Great outdoor space, beautiful natural setting

Spent two weeks at 2 Side/Side with extended family, renting both the main (upper) house and guest house. The houses are nestled among the trees on a slope, making you feel like you are living in a tree house. Deck space is very good, with lots of outdoor furniture and amazing lake views. The guest house has a covered deck, which is ideal when it rains. The hot tub near the deck of the main house is large and in good working order. The rocky beach is also ideal, with space to lounge and a fire pit surrounded by many comfortable outdoor chairs. We had a campfire every night and loved it. The canoe and kayak were also great for exploring the lake. The indoor space is serviceable, although not outstanding. Both houses are a bit dark inside and the loft in the main house gets hot and stuffy. Kitchen in the main house was small but well stocked with dishes and pans, plus a good dishwasher. The guest house has rather small bedrooms, and the place was a bit dusty. Oddly, some of the dressers are filled with personal belongings, making it hard to put away your own clothes. With desktops, dresser tops, and bathroom cabinets also holding personal stuff, it feels a bit as if you walked into an occupied house and took over. But overall, we had a very good time and loved the lake access and beautiful views.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenny L.

12 July 2018

Great Property and convenient location on West Branch

Two very nice cottages with super views of the Bluff from the numerous decks and docks. We stayed with another family with a total of four adults and five older teenagers. Plenty of space for all of us and a more if needed. Both of our families grew up on West Bluff so we are vary familiar with the lake and the property met all of our expectations. The owner and the management staff were extremely helpful and the property was clean and neat. We will return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., Rochester, NY

22 July 2017

Our Wedding Week

We rented these 2 cottages for the week of our wedding. There were perfect from having a rehearsal dinner, getting ready for the big day & enjoying everyone's company afterwards. After our wedding (at Keuka Lake State Park Shelter - great place for a great celebration) we stayed at the cottages with our closest friends & family. We wanted to spend more time with those that traveled from various states & these cottages were perfect for that. We planned some group events (wine/beer tastings & dinners) but also had time that each family could go & do as they wanted as well. And, those friends who didn't know each other that well at the start, now have a bigger extended family now. It made our "honeymoon" week so much more fun & memorable! We couldn't have planned or dreamed of such a great week! The cottages were the perfect spot with spacious room for all to have their own space & enough space to be together as a group. The best part for us was waking up with the lake view & drinking our coffee on the deck or dock. It is so peaceful, you can't help be relaxed, We did not have that "hurried" feeling at all. (Not even when getting tot the wedding on time.) We dealt with Linda, the owner, & she was great! Any time I had a question before our stay she responded to my email within the same day. She was also available via text messages throughout the week. We had minor questions for her, & she got back to us within minutes. I would recommend this place every time! We are all still talking about how great a time we all had & that spending the extra time together was a wonderful experience. Our week at the cottages were so relaxing that no one wanted to go back home. We are already being asked to rebook it for years to come because everyone had such a great time!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

19 Aug 2016

Great spot for a family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the Lakeside Cottages on Keuka Lake. The owner was very responsive and concerned of our comfort and needs while we were there. It was an ideal spot for our large family to enjoy. Great deck spaces!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

20 July 2016

Great time for young and old.

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with our family and had a wonderful time.We were 11 in all and had teenagers and ages on up and everyone had a great time. the houses were roomy and the decks had awesome views. we had a few campfires at waters edge at night .and had wonderful star filled skys . plenty to do but we mostly played in the water and used the available canoe Kayak and paddle boat.Thank you , the DiSalvo family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Linda F. Smith

Buffalo born and raised.. then a few years in Rochester for until 1983 when we moved to Florida. Florida real estate broker....Keuka Lake lover! Best of both worlds. Loving to share our paradise with guests. Our family utilizes both homes during the first 2 weeks of September...then offer just our 3 bedroom cottage throughout the fall. (See Keuka Lake Darling)