Glenbrook in Owasco Lake

This classic Summer home on a large, level point with 300' of lake frontage, spacious beach and private dock has just recently be
come available for rental.  It is the former Summer vacation home for Vice President Joseph Biden
and his family.   Enjoy nature walks on the 15 acres of woods complete with waterfall and stream. 
See deer, turkeys, ducks, geese, blue herons and and an occassional bald eagle. It is located
next to one of the prime fishing spots on Owasco Lake, with fishing gear available on request.
A newly renovated (Summer,2009) boathouse, next to the main house, can be rented separately, when available.  The boathouse has one bedroom, brand new kitchen and bath with a gas fireplace (sleeps two).
Boat rentals are available only a few minutes away.  This secluded retreat is located just minutes from
Ithaca, with its world-class restaurants, farm markets, festivals, concerts and airport.  A 10 - 15
minute drive takes you to the lake town of Aurora, with its shops, restaurants and the world-famous
MacKenzie-Childs factory shop and tours.  Skaneateles, another well-known resort town, a 25 minute
drive, offers many fine restaurants, shops, boat tours and festivals.  Spend an afternoon doing the
Cayuga or Seneca lake wine tours with their many small, intimate wineries and restaurants, several only minutes away.

The house offers four large bedrooms with 2 1/2 baths, including a downstairs bedroom with full
bath and an adjoining small room with one twin bed, ideal for small children,   as well as a den with a pull-out sofa off the huge wrap-around porch.
Towels, sheets, blankets and pillows are provided.
From the mammoth vaulted-ceilinged great room, complete with a 2-story fieldstone fireplace, one has
a 180 degree view of Owasco Lake.  On the South lawn is a play yard complete with swing set and
slide for small children and ample space for bocci, croquet or volleyball.
The three spacious bedrooms on the second floor each contain two twin beds.
The huge wrap-around porch has wicker seating for about 12 to 15 people, as well a a dining table and
chairs.
The kitchen has a new refrigerator with icemaker, new dishwasher and microwave oven
among other amenities, and is fully stocked with cooking utensils,flatware, servingware, dishes,
glasses, toaster, coffee maker etc.  There is a pantry/laundry off the kitchen with fully functioning washer and dryer, drying rack, iron and board. 
Well water is provided with uv filter for safe, great-tasting water.
A BBQ grill and picnic table are on site.
The house is fully heated with fans in each bedroom.  A satelite dish provides great TV reception
and high-speed internet access is provided. The great room has a huge functioning fieldstone fireplace, with firewood provided.

As mentioned above, activities include hiking, fishing and boating.  Canoes, kayaks and sailboats are available for rent at nearby marinas. There is a dock off the beach and fishing equipment is available. 
There are active biking and jogging groups in the area.  Lunch or dinner is a five minute boat ride
to the Cascade Grill. Detailed info on other area resturants, wineries, shopping and other activities is
available on site and on request.

May 15 to June26 - $2500/week
June 26  to July 10 - $3500/week
July 10 to September 4 - $3200
September 4 to October 11- $2500/week
Weekends - check owner for rates and availability
50% of the rent will be due at time of first booking with the balance due one month prior to your
stay. 
A deposit of $1000, due one week prior to stay,  will be refunded at the end of your stay, minus any cost for breakage or damage to property other than normal wear. 
There is a one week minimum for rentals, except
where indicated above.
No smoking inside.
No fireworks.
Dogs welcome.