House in Moravia, NY

1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access

1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access

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front of house from the dock
lake front with docks and swim platform
living room
living room
downstairs bedroom with queen

Overview of 1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Beach view

Check out the area

Moravia, NY
  • Popular LocationFillmore Glen State Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkaneateles Lake27 min drive
  • Popular LocationCayuga Lake52 min drive
  • AirportSyracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Downstairs bedroom

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

1 acre of level property, 339' of private waterfront and easy beach level access

This unique home is a duplex with two identical 4 bedroom units. One of the unit is owner occupied and the other unit is available for weekly summer rentals. The rental house will include a full kitchen, one bathroom, four bedrooms, large living room and a large deck overlooking the lake.

We only rent by the week, starting and ending on Saturday. Check in is after 4pm on Saturday, check out is before 10am on the following Saturday.

The house does not have air conditioning. There is a large flat screen smart TV in the living room which is connected to a DVD/Blu-Ray player and high speed internet, there is NOT cable or satellite television connection. We now have fiber high speed internet and wireless access available at the house.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove and microwave. There is no dishwasher. It is well stocked with dishes and cookware. You will need to bring ALL of your own towels. We do not provide any towels please bring ALL your own towels. Gas grill on the deck.
The bathroom is located downstairs. It is a simple tub/shower, toilet, sink, vanity layout. You will need to bring ALL your own towels.
There is a shared washer and dryer available in the utility room.
Bedrooms:
1 bedroom downstairs has a queen bed. This room is immediately adjacent the kitchen and bathroom. Excellent for guests with limited mobility.
3 upstairs bedrooms. 1 of which has a queen bed. 2 of which have two twin beds. Sheets, pillows and blankets are provided or you can bring your own. Linens are provided but you will need to make up your beds upon arrival. There are no closets in the bedrooms.

The access road is steep and narrow but well maintained. Once you are at the house you are at lake level with easy access to the water. There is limited room for parking, please try to limit the number of vehicles you are bringing to the house. If you bring a boat and the lawn is dry and solid you can launch directly from the property. Otherwise you will need to launch at one of the public launch sites on the lake.

The house is 50’ from the water and sits on an acre of land with 339 feet of level access lakefront. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the water and play in the yard. Bring your own boat and tie it up to the dock, or you can rent one from the marina nearby.

We do allow pets but do NOT allow pets on the furniture and in particular we do NOT allow pets on the beds. Pets must be kept in control at all times. You must clean up after your pets IMMEDIATELY. I use a wheelchair and do not want to find your pet waste on my wheels, hands, everywhere. Cleaning up IMMEDIATELY is a must.

The property is VERY friendly for people of ALL ages. The water access is gradual but not overly so making swimming access pleasant. There are two docks delineating a very clear and safe swimming area. There is also a swim platform you are welcome to use for water recreation. The large flat yard is excellent for all sorts of games and activities. There is a large deck with excellent viewing of the lawn and swim areas for those wanting to stay on firm level ground while still being able to watch others in action.

Somewhere on the VRBO site it states that we are not child and pet friendly. I have no idea where that is listed. I have looked over and over and cannot find the button to turn that off. We are VERY child friendly and do welcome pets that are well behaved and attended.

The house is not ADA compliant, but it is relatively wheelchair friendly. There are no steps to access the first floor from the back (non-lakeside) of the house. There is no step to access the dock and the yard is relatively level.

Our house is simple, basic, well supplied, and clean. It is a nice cottage at the lake, nothing fancy. However, we have an exceptional yard and waterfront that you will not likely find at other rental properties. If you would like to come to relax, have some privacy and enjoy the lake and family activities in the yard you will be very pleased with our property.

Property manager

Robert H Balk

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Property is very child friendly!!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Any event will need to be approve prior to booking

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Any event will need to be approve prior to booking
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Moravia

Located in Moravia, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Harriet Tubman Home and Seward House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anyela's Vineyards and Long Point Winery. Don't miss out on a visit to Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk
  • Fillmore Glen State Park - 13 min drive
  • Lockwood Lavender Farm - 26 min drive
  • Skaneateles Lake - 27 min drive
  • Cayuga Lake - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • 10-10 BBQ - 12 min drive
  • Giuseppe's Pizzeria - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive
  • Drifters on Owasco - 16 min drive
  • Subway - 13 min drive

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and beautiful
We truly enjoyed our stay at Owasco lake and at this property. The house had plenty of space for our family to spread out. Beautiful property extending to the waters edge with ability to walk in to the lake. We brought our own watercraft and was able to tie off at the dock. We also loved that this rental is pet friendly. Our dogs joined us and loved their experience as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Our week was pleasant even though 2 days before we arrived the area had flooding. Bob was great about letting us know and moving docks so we could enjoy. Thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the deck, watching the lake and sunsets. After the first day we were able to swim and kayak every day. As it was late August it was hot and late in the day house got pretty warm but there were fans in most rooms. AC in bedrooms would be a nice addition. Teens had great time in the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lakefront Property
This is a beautiful piece of property with an awesome beachfront and beautiful sunsets. The property's location is convenient to historic Auburn and local wineries, but you won't want to leave the lake. Bob, the host, was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The house itself has a very well equipped kitchen and a grill on the porch, but it IS a cottage. While it is quite functional and comfortable, it shows signs of wear and tear. My family enjoyed our stay immensely and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!!!
Last minute vacation plan and the owner Bob was very accommodating! Right from the beginning the owner was very helpful and provided information to rent a pontoon boat. We were able to launch and dock the jet ski and boat with our own dock and the owner even took us across the lake to pick up our pontoon rental! The property is beautiful! We enjoyed a wonderful week with 5 teenagers who were able to fish and play football and throw the baseball around and enjoy bon fires at night.It was so quiet and I enjoyed watching the kids have fun without their phones/TV/ electronics!! Great place to unplug and unwind
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon Mahan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
beautiful view ,great swimming .and camp fires every night
We had six adults and two small children. Linens left a little to be desired. No towels provided, which included paper towels and toilet paper. Plumbing backed up on the 4th of July. Owner living in the other half of this duplex did respond quickly and after a few hours we were able to use the one bathroom in the house. This house does not have air conditioning, so most rooms have upright fans in them. If you are there to relax this place is great, parking is very limited, were shuffling cars several times over the week. Thanks Joe, Jim and Sharon Carro
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert H Balk

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I am a 6-time Paralympian and father of triplets. I have traveled extensively for work and sport. I live at the lake year round and enjoy being a host.

Why they chose this property

Our property is unique in that it has a large level yard and an enormous amount of frontage. Although the house is a duplex you won't be stuck with another summer rental guest, just me. With the large yard and frontage our property is much more private than most lake rentals.

What makes this property unique

1. Directly across the lake from the only restaurant on the lake, Drifters.
2. Directly across the lake from a boat launch, marina, boat rentals.
3. Friendly host knowledgeable of local attractions
4. Private: big yard and lots of frontage
5. Great for guests with limited mobility. No steps to enter, 1 downstairs bedroom, level lawn, no steps to docks.
6. private swim area between two docks offering adults excellent viewing and safety for new or yet to be strong swimmers.
7. large deck with gas grill excellent for cookouts with awesome views of the lake.

Languages:

English
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