The French Cottage

Rating 4.9 (29 Guest Reviews)
Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 full baths
Bathroom 1 half baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Lake: Cayuga Lake
  • Location: Lakeside
  • Peak Check In: Saturday
  • Square Feet: 1300

Location Location

Description Description

The French Cottage on Cayuga Lake is ready to be enjoyed!  Whether you’re coming for a fishing trip, you’re spending the day at beautiful Taughannock Falls State Park or your main goal is to relax and enjoy the views of Cayuga Lake – this lake home has something for everyone.

This beautiful lake home is a lake lover’s dream come true!  This 1,300 square foot home is boasting with beautiful plank flooring, and gorgeous panoramic lake views. 

An open floor plan is perfect for entertaining your friends and family alike.  Meal prep is made easy with the spacious galley kitchen and dining table focal piece.  Whether you’re the chef of your group and you’re whipping up something to please a crowd, or you’re sitting at the table sipping on your new favorite Finger Lakes wine, the space is sure to produce sensational memories for seasons to come.

Offering 3 private bedrooms, bedtime is relaxing and comfortable.  Rest your eyes each evening and dream of tomorrows lake adventures.

The lakefront is merely a few steps away and offers 60 foot of lakefront for your vacation enjoyment!  Along with a personal dock, The French Cottage is the perfect vacation home for both couples and families.  While you’re in town, make sure to head over to The Boathouse Beer Garden, Buttonwood Grove Winery or Wolffy’s Grill and Marina – all three are local foodie favorites.  Hosmer Winery and Cayuga Ridge Estates are also just a quick jaunt away for a glass of one of the Finger Lakes locally made brews.  Call and make your reservation at The French Cottage today!

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting.  The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time.  This includes both day and overnight guests. 

Note: 
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes. 
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture/watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.       


Property Details Property Details
  • Boat Lift: Not Available
  • Breakwall: 60' (Breakwall)
  • Nearest Launch: Dean's Cove
  • Vehicle Parking: 3 Spaces
  • Dock: 14' x 20' Permanent
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Slope of Lot: Gradual
  • Steps to Beach: 20
  • Stairs to Property: 5
  • Water Source: Public

Bed and Bath Bed and Bath
  • Bedroom 1 - Queen - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 - Double (2) - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 - Twin Single (2) - Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower - Entry Level
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet - Second Floor

Amenities 20 Amenities
  • Accepts Mini Weeks
  • Air Conditioning (Duel Zone Unit Cooling Upstairs and Down)
  • Arrival Day Saturday
  • BBQ - Propane
  • Boat Cleats or Tie-Off (It's not recommended to keep boats tied up overnight due to high winds.)
  • Boat Lift (Not Available)
  • Break Wall (60' (Breakwall))
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Dishwasher
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fire Pit
  • Heating (Baseboard in Bedrooms & Mini-Split in Living Room)
  • Internet (Wireless)
  • Linens provided
  • Living Room
  • Minimum Age Limit (25)
  • Non-motorized watercraft (5 Kayaks)
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Television (Smart TV's with Roku)
  • Towels provided

Reviews Rating 4.9 (29) Reviews
Rating 5
Long weekend in the Finger Lakes
My wife and I had our first trip to the Finger Lakes. We wanted a waterfront property and found this house available. It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a great trip. Unfortunately the weather turned cold and rainy a few days so we only had one day to enjoy the back deck and the views. The property isn't in town and we liked that the area around it wasn't very populated. Nice and quiet stay. The property managers kept us informed on all matters and we didn't need them for anything but feel like they were available if we did.
Myron S - Stay Date: 10/11/2024
Rating 5
Lakehouse
Great location and very quiet. The house was comfy and the amenities were appreciated. Being right on the lake was amazing and the provided kayaks were wonderful to pop out on the lake at any given time.
Christopher G - Stay Date: 9/8/2024
Rating 4
Cozy cottage in a great location.
Cute cottage. Nice to have kayaks. Had all the basic
Kristin Q - Stay Date: 8/15/2024
Rating 5
Family trip
We loved the house, very spacious and comfortable. Great views! Definitely enjoyed being out on the deck and dock. Everything was just as described.
Jane V - Stay Date: 8/27/2024
Rating 5
Perfect location on Cayuga Lake for our family of four! It was great to get away and relax by the water.
Phyllis - Stay Date: 8/18/2024
Rating 5
Great place, exactly as listed
Perfect location and exactly as listed. Really enjoyed our stay
Carrie E - Stay Date: 8/11/2024
Rating 5
Girls Wine Trip
The house was in a perfect location for our girls wine trip. Booking and checking in was easy. The street was quiet and peaceful. We were able to have a boat pick us up from the dock. The weather didn’t allow us time to enjoy the outside amenities, but there are kayaks for use and a fire pit. Excellent stay that we all very much enjoyed! The house was clean and ready for our check in.
Ashlee M - Stay Date: 8/8/2024
Rating 5
Extended family weekend
Finger lakes region is a unique place with plenty to offer. This lake house was clean updated with all lake house essentials kayaks, floaties and barbecue grill. Located central cayuga wine country between downtown Seneca Falls and Ithaca. Would stay again.
Joshua P - Stay Date: 7/31/2024
Rating 5
A beautiful lake getaway
The house was the perfect location for our Finger Lakes vacation. Being right in the water made for beautiful views morning and night, as well as easy access to the water to kayak and swim. The house had everything we needed, including chairs to use on the deck and at the water's edge. After exploring the Finger Lakes during the day, we enjoyed coming "home" to the lake house.
Lauren T - Stay Date: 7/20/2024
Rating 5
Perfect mini getaway
My husband and I decided on a last minute honey moon. Our only regret was not staying longer! We had so much fun visiting tons of wineries, sitting by the lake and fishing, and just relaxing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us- we will be back!
Mary D - Stay Date: 6/16/2024
Rating 5
We loved it and are coming back in July!
Mary D - Stay Date: 6/16/2024
Rating 5
Bachelorette Weekend
This was perfect for our Bachelorette weekend! Clean and comfortable with amazing views!
Bobbi H - Stay Date: 5/10/2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 5/28/2024
Rating 5
We have absolutely nothing negative to say about it!
Sometimes you rent a home, arrive, and are disappointed because the pictures didn’t look like the home when you get there! This vacation rental was better than we ever expected! Very clean, well kept, & equipped! As a matter of fact…we hope to go back soon and rent this property!
Tina C - Stay Date: 10/13/2023
Rating 5
Highly recommend!
It was a comfortable house for 6 long-time women friends for a weekend getaway. There is a brewery and winery within walking distance of the house. If it had been nicer weather we would have been able to enjoy the deck and firepit with the lovely lake view. Next time!
Pamela T - Stay Date: 10/19/2023
Rating 5
Comfortable lake house with a view

Six adult women friends slept comfortably in this house for a long weekend. The full bathroom on first floor had a great shower and was roomy. Most of our awake time was spent traveling to various wineries and breweries in the area. There are many! We walked to a couple nearby. It was a bit windy and cool so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck and fire pit as we would have liked, but the kitchen table offered a nice view of the lake. The neighbor was friendly and checked in on us upon arrival. She gave us extra coffee and filters, but we did find filters on day 2 tucked away in a drawer. I, personally, would have enjoyed staying an extra couple of days to further explore the area. Would definitely choose this house again.

Pamela T from Genoa, Ohio - Stay Date: 10/19/2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!


Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 12/8/2023
Rating 5

Excellent experience with Finger Lakes Premier Properties and the rental unit.  Can't wait to return next year.

Allan V from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 8/17/2023
Rating 5

The property we rented was great for our family vacation. From reservation to check in and check out process, everything was smooth. We had a wonderful time and felt very at home. Will def check out other properties in the future! We will be back!

Maria S from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 8/24/2023
Rating 5
French cottage beauty
Lake views stunning… clean and comfortable home


Melita F from Ledyard, Connecticut - Stay Date: 9/20/2023
Rating 5
Lovely Stay

Great place to stay on the lake, close to breweries and wineries.

Leslie A from Mohnton, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 9/8/2023
Rating 4
Labor Day Weekend Get Away

Enjoyed a nice long weekend with family up on Cayuga lake. Very relaxing, beautiful weather exactly what we were looking for.

Patricia L from Endwell, New York - Stay Date: 9/1/2023
Rating 5
Family stay on Cayuga

Lovely house that was perfectly appointed for us. Clean, fun, not too “precious” with delicate things everywhere. Weather was beautiful as was the view property managers were over quick to fix a leaky pipe and a hornets nest.

Alessandra M from Rochester, New York - Stay Date: 7/22/2023
Rating 5
great place to stay

house was perfect - well equipped.

Lucyna G from Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 7/15/2023
Rating 5
Great stay!

Place was clean, air conditioning worked great (brand new split units), kayaks were perfect, thank you!

Ryan E from Fairport, NY - Stay Date: 6/26/2023
Rating 5

We were generally very happy with the property. The neighbors were very friendly and helpful as well. The gates on the deck for children were perfect for our 2 year old so he could play without worry of him falling down the steps. They only other suggestion I'd make is possibly a gate for the steps inside for families with kids. We brought our own so it wasn't a big deal but may be helpful for others. We had a fabulous stay and we're sad to leave.

Joseph H from Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 7/16/2022
Rating 5
Perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway with friends!

Karen C from Burnham, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 10/15/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.

Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 11/1/2021
Rating 5
Hated to leave the cottage!

Our cottage stay was wonderful! We stay in the FLX once/year and this was one of our favorites! Very comfy cottage - with a beautiful and well appointed kitchen ( we cooked dinner in 3 out of 4 nights) and the deck was perfect for hanging out and having dinner on. We enjoyed every part of the cottage. Can't wait to have the opportunity to go back.

Nancy R from Hilton, New York - Stay Date: 9/15/2021

Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.

Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 10/4/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful House

This was a fabulous house and we will definitely be back there again!

Kathleen S from Chittenango, New York - Stay Date: 6/4/2021
Rating 5
Amazing House and Area!

Was perfect for our weekend stay. Would stay again!

Anonymous - Stay Date: 4/29/2021
Rating 5
Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!

The property is exactly as pictured... a lovely home... with all the facilities... ideally located to do a wine trail... I highly recommend ... ???

Teena - Stay Date: 3/19/2021
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