Esperanza Dream Lakeside Cottage on private road in Keuka Lake

Beautiful Keuka Lake is the most picturesque of New York's pristine Finger Lakes, in the heart of the wine country.  It is 20 miles long, boasts about 60 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 186 feet.  It has become the top destination in the Finger Lakes Region.

Located within a short walking distance to Keuka Lake State Park (with boat launch and many hiking trails) and Esperanza Mansion, our charmingly rustic, very clean cottage is situated on a quiet, private dead-end road with spectacular views overlooking the northwest branch of the lake.  This cottage is perfect for two couples or a small family.

Sit back, unwind and enjoy the gorgeous romantic sunsets on 50 feet of lake frontage next to your crackling beach bonfire.  Swim, fish, or take the rowboat out for a leisurely ride.  Or simply take in the beautiful scenery from the comfortable rocking patio chairs on the partially covered deck after a relaxing day of wine tasting.

The cottage is 7 miles from Penn Yan, 1 mile from Basin Park Marina (boat rentals, etc.), less than half a mile to fine dining at Esperanza Mansion, a very short stroll to Keuka Lake State Park, close to the famous Keuka Lake Wine Trail for tastings and tours, hiking, golfing, gift shops, antiques, many restaurants and much more.

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Interior Features

• Kitchen:  Includes public water, a new stove/oven, new refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, pots and pans, all dishes, glasses/cups, silverware and cooking utensils, tall dining room table with four chairs
• Sun porch:  Five windows overlooking deck and Keuka Lake, full sized futon, chairs, HD TV/DVD with digital cable (200 channels, Showtime, Movie Channel), small library of books and DVD movies, puzzles, cards, poker chips, baseboard heater
• Bathroom:  Newer stand-up shower, linen drawers, toilet, sink and medicine cabinet, hair dryer, space heater
• Living room:  Large window overlooking the lake, couch with queen sized pull-out sleeper, two leather swivel chairs, iHome AM/FM Table radio with iPod dock, phone, two reading lamps, linen armoire, baseboard heater
• Bedroom:  One queen bed, two side tables, two reading lamps, alarm clock, dresser, closet with two luggage stands, full length mirror, baseboard heater, window air conditioning unit.
• Ironing board and iron stored in closet and two fans

**Free High Speed Wireless Internet provided**

Outdoor Features

• On site parking for two vehicles
• Cottage is situated at a higher level than the beach.  There are private steps leading down to 50 feet of beach front area.  We strongly recommend everyone wear water shoes if going in the water
• Large hammock overlooking the lake for a lazy afternoon nap
• Sitting bench at top of steps with amazing views of lake
• Private 30 foot dock for boating/fishing/swimming, with boat lift for small craft (up to 1600 lbs)
• Use of rowboat, 2 kayaks & Sunfish sailboat (for experienced sailors only!)
• Lake gradually slopes to about 4 feet deep at the end of the dock
• Bonfire pit on the beach (with firewood provided and chairs to relax next to your fire)
• Weber propane BBQ grill on deck
• Partially covered deck with picnic table (seats 6-8 comfortably) and two swivel rocking patio chairs with drink table for sunset gazing
• Boat launch just down the road at Keuka Lake State Park

Keuka Lake offers plenty of activities to suit everyone!  Brochures and info are provided at the Cottage.

• Wine tasting at one of the many local wineries on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail
• Hiking and biking at Keuka Lake State Park or on the 7 mile historic Outlet Trail in Penn Yan
• Visit nearby Watkins Glen State Park for hiking alongside beautiful waterfalls
• Boating:  rent a powerboat, jetski, paddle boat, sailboat, kayak or canoe from a boat rental service close by
• Fishing:  the crystal clear waters of Keuka Lake make for great fishing, especially lake trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, bass, pickeral, perch and pan fish
• Seneca Farms home-made Ice Cream!!
• Fine dining at Esperanza Mansion or enjoy an upscale lunch or dinner cruise on the Esperanza Rose, an elegant 65-foot wooden vintage cruising vessel
• Casual dining at the numerous local restaurants in Penn Yan including Antique Inn, The Keuka Restaurant, Lloyd's Limited Pub, Holly's Red Rooster, and La Cocina Mexican Restaurant
• Take your boat to dinner at one of the many lakefront restaurants.  Some have docks and offer tie-up facilities including The Waterfront, Lakeside Restaurant and The Swizerland Inn
• Shop on historic Main Street in Penn Yan or hit The Windmill Craft Market on Saturdays

2012 Rates

Pre Season:  4/15 - 6/15    $150 nightly, $750 weekly

Peak Season 6/16 - 9/08    $175 nightly, $1095 weekly

Post Season  9/09 - 10/31  $150 nightly, $750 weekly

• 4 night minimum stay during peak season, 2 nights any other time
• No pets/smoking
• Check-in 3:00pm, check-out 10:00am

LINEN RENTALS
Linens consist of sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths. Guests have the option of bringing their own linens or renting linens from us for a flat fee of $25, due with rental payment.

CLEANING FEE

We offer a cleaning service upon departure for $75, due with rental payment.  You may choose to clean the cottage yourself, but please be advised the cleaning fee will be deducted from the security deposit if the cottage is not left as clean as you found it.

DAMAGE/RESERVATION DEPOSIT 

A reservation deposit of $200 is required with signed rental agreement within five (5) days of booking the reservation.  The entire rental amount is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Payments may be made by check or money order.

The deposit automatically converts to a security/damage deposit upon arrival. The deposit is NOT applied toward rent; however, it is fully refundable within seven (7) days of departure, provided the cottage is left in a clean and neat condition with no damages, as detailed in the rental agreement.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund of deposit if cancelled more than 30 days out.  Within 30 days of scheduled arrival, the deposit is not refundable.  All other money will be refunded.