Welcome to The Rower's Cabin — your perfect lakeside retreat on the pristine shores of Skaneateles Lake. Nestled on a manicured acre just 5 miles from the Village, this charming rustic cottage blends relaxation and recreation for families and friends of all ages.2025 UPDATE: Brand-new red oak hardwood floors throughout and a beautifully updated kitchen make this cabin better than ever!THE SPACEThe open floor plan is cozy and inviting, with two bedrooms sleeping up to 8 guests.•Bedroom 1: Queen bed, 2 twin bunk beds — ideal for families.•Bedroom 2: Queen bed.•Living Room: Sofa bed/couch.Enjoy fast Wi-Fi (489 Mbps), a 50" HDTV with Roku, Netflix & HBO Max, a dedicated workspace, and an in-unit washer/dryer.OUTDOOR LIVINGThe entire cabin and full one-acre property are yours to enjoy! Spend your days on the water with shared beachfront access located just to the northwest of the cabin, complete with a private dock and two complimentary kayaks.Challenge friends on your very own private Har-Tru tennis court! (Note: The court is available to guests at all times except when used by my tennis league on Mondays 9:30–11:30 AM, Wednesdays 10:30 AM–12:00 PM & 6:00–8:00 PM, and Fridays 9:00–10:30 AM).LOCATION & HIGHLIGHTSPerfectly located at the 5-mile point of the 16-mile lake — just 8 minutes to the charming Village of Skaneateles, 25 minutes to Syracuse University, and 45 minutes to Cornell.•Skaneateles Brewery: Craft beers in a taproom overlooking Skaneateles Creek•Anyela's Vineyard: Award-winning Finger Lakes wines just across the lake•Mr. Pudder's: Classic mini golf & ice cream (kids love it!)THINGS TO NOTE•Self check-in is easy via the secure lockbox.•Saturday-to-Saturday 7-night minimum preferred in July and August.•Feel free to message us about alternative dates and pricing — we love accommodating reasonable requests!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful and secluded property with shared lakefront, just five miles from the Village of Skaneateles. Brookside Cottage is a three bedroom home located on Five Mile Point, a private road on the east side of Skaneateles Lake.The house has one first floor bathroom and a total of three bedrooms: a first floor bedroom with a queen bed and two second floor bedrooms, one with two twin beds, and one with a queen bed.The property includes a fire pit area, large lawn and backyard stream. Enjoy grilling on the deck, swimming, fishing, hiking, and beautiful sunsets. The 74 feet of shared level lakefront with gradual entry is ideal for kids.The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for use. Guests should bring their own beach towels. Linens, pillows, bath towels and other essentials are provided.Guests will have access to the entire cottage and the 1/3 acre property it is located on, as well as the shared lakefront area which is a short 2-3 minute walk away. The lakefront area is shared by a few properties at Five Mile Point and has a designated dock for renters where you may moor a boat should you choose to rent one. There is plenty of private parking in the driveway. Pets and smoking are not permitted.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.