Glenbrook Boat House in Owasco Lake

This completely renovated 1930's boathouse sits only steps away from the water in a wooded setting. It is a perfect getaway for a week or a weekend for two people.  Or it can be booked together with the much larger main house (sleeps 10) when available (see #47954), for a perfect family reunion.  A garden separates the boathouse from the main house.

Inquire about the Romantic Couples Week Package, which includes a couples massage in the comfort of the boathouse, at your convenience, and a bottle of the best of the Finger Lakes wines (also can be booked for weekends, when available).

1. The boathouse has one bedroom with queen-sized bed, one full bath and full sized washer and dryer.  A new flat screen TV with satelite reception has a built-in DVD player and comes with a collection of DVDs.  The house has a porch running the length of the house, complete with a BBQ grill. It has a new  dock just steps away.  There is a freestanding fire pit next to the porch.  Indoors, heat is provided by a remote controlled gas fireplace.  Well water is provided, complete with a uv filter for clean, great tasting water.  The brand new kitchen is fully stocked with a new fridge, new gas stove, microwave, electric coffeepot, coffee press, cooking utensils, flatware, dishes, servingware and glasses.  Towels, sheets, blankets and pillows are also included.

There is a private dock on site and fishing equipment is available on request.  Boats of all kinds are available for rental nearby. 

The house is set on about 20 acres of woods complete with brook, small waterfall and loads of wildlife (no hunting).  There is superb fishing on Owasco Lake. 

The boathouse is located just minutes from Ithaca, NY, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College as well as many wonderful restaurants and shops, the Sciencenter and the famous Ithaca Farmer's Market. 

Also minutes away are the wineries on the Eastern shore of Cayuga Lake and the beautiful college town of Aurora, home to Wells College, several outstanding restaurants and the world famous MacKenzie-Childs, with its tours and shops.

A 20-25 minute drive North takes you to Auburn and Skaneateles, with their restaurants and shops.  At the head of the lake is the Merry-Go-Round Theatre, which has performances of well-known broadway musicals all Summer.

The Cayuga and Seneca Wine Trails are 20 minutes to one hour away.  The Finger Lakes Wineries produce some of the finest wines in the Country, and are noted for there fine rieslings.

2013 RATES

March 16, 2013 to April 27, 2013

Weekly rate: $ 600

Weekend rate: $ 450 (3 nights)

April 27, 2013 to June 22, 2013

Weekly rate: $ 1000

Weekend rate: $ 650 (3 nights)

June 22, 2013 to August 31, 2013

Weekly rate: $ 1300

August 31, 2013 to October 19, 2013

Weekly rate: $ 1000

Weekend rate: $650 (3 nights)

October 19, 2013 to November 30, 2013

Weekly rate: $ 600

Weekend rate: $450 (3 nights)

For Holiday Weekends in the Fall (Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving weekends) add $100, full weeks are normal price.

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 $500, due one month prior to stay,  will be refunded at the end of your stay, minus any breach of contract or 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 in house or on porch. 

No fireworks.

Well behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional fee.