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Peaceful Waterfront Retreat Near Rochester

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81180 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Rochester, NY
  • Place, Grace & Truth Sports Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeshore Hockey Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ontario Beach Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Ontario and 8 minutes from Grace & Truth Sports Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Strong and 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from University of Rochester.

What's nearby

  • Grace & Truth Sports Park - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Lakeshore Hockey Arena - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Genesee River - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Ontario Beach Park - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Mall at Greece Ridge - 16 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 20 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flight West - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Waterfront Retreat Near Rochester

Lakeside Family Retreat Between Lake Ontario & Cranberry Pond

Relax and reconnect with the whole family at this peaceful lakeside escape, ideally situated between Lake Ontario and Cranberry Pond. Just a short walk brings you to a beautiful sandy beach, and you can also step directly down into the lake to enjoy the refreshing water and scenic views.

Inside, the open-concept layout is filled with natural light and stunning lake views from both levels. Whether you’re dining on the deck, cooking in the fully stocked kitchen, or enjoying complimentary coffee and treats, this home is designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable lakeside memories.

The Space

Enter through a spacious foyer with plenty of room for coats and shoes, keeping the home tidy and welcoming.

Upstairs, the main living area features:

An open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space

A wall of windows overlooking the lake

Two skylights that create a bright, airy feel

Three queen sleeper sofas for flexible sleeping arrangements

Downstairs you’ll find:

One half bathroom

One full bathroom

Two bedrooms

The bunk room includes two sets of twin bunk beds — perfect for kids or teens.

The primary bedroom offers beautiful lake views, space for a king-size bed, and a full-size sleeper sofa. A pack-n-play is available upon request for guests traveling with little ones.

This thoughtful layout makes the home ideal for families, friend groups, or multi-generational stays.

Parking

Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles

No street parking permitted

No garage access (no opener provided)

A small public lot is located just up the street if additional parking is needed

Guest Communication

I respect your privacy but am always available by message and respond as quickly as possible. If on-site assistance is ever needed, I live nearby and will do my best to help promptly.

Important Notes

Security Cameras
Two exterior cameras are installed at the front and back doors. They are motion-activated and may take periodic still photos during the day. House rule violations observed may result in fines or removal from the property.

Home Condition
This is a well-loved and frequently enjoyed lake home. It is professionally cleaned, and appliances are maintained. The downstairs carpeting shows wear in high-traffic areas, and not all spaces have been recently remodeled.

Neighbors
We have wonderful neighbors who value peace and privacy. Guests may not enter neighboring lawns or boat decks. Violations may result in immediate removal without refund.

Nature
Being lakefront, you may encounter bugs or spiders outdoors. We schedule regular treatments, but nature is part of the experience.

Fireplace
The fireplace is not operational and is not available for guest use.

Grill
The grill is removed during fall and winter months.

We look forward to hosting you for a relaxing, memory-making stay by the water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,180 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Our property is VERY narrow. Guests should at NO time be in the neighbor's lawn or near their boat deck.
No parties are allowed. If a party is thrown, you will be asked to leave immediately with no refund given, and an additional $500 fine charged.
Only 3 cars can be parked on our property. No cars can be parked in the street at any time or you may get a ticket.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tranquil Lakeside Retreat Rochester
Tranquil Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home
Tranquil Lakeside Retreat Private vacation home Rochester

Tranquil Retreat on the shores of Lake Ontario Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie & Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ŵould stay again!!Views are amazing! The property offered a wide range of extras including snacks, toiletries, kitchen items. Big plus!The kitchen was well-stocked with all necessary utensils and supplies locations labled, making cooking easy and convenient. The property was nicely furnished with 4 sofa bed convertibles, 2 sets of bunkbeds, and a very cumfy master bed. Though its only 2 bedrooms there are lots of shared spaces to sleep. The dining table was large as well, seeting 8 comfortably. Nice entry way to leave all your shoes at the door and coats ( 2 large closets in this space). Overall a great stay with awesome views , and wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stocked kitchen with everything we needed, appreciated water bottles and tea especially!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joemikali

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay at this property. It was just as described and then some. Host was very responsive throughout check-in etc. Would highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Rochester area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue D., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, easy drive to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Courtney G., Cooperstown NY

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and had a pleasure to relax at. Plenty of room for a house full of people and comfy beds and pillows! Due to water surrounding all sides of the property be mindful of all the bugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was the perfect place to stay with my family. The views are breath taking. The home was clean and very well organized. Our hostess checked in multiple times to ensure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place has great views ! Bugs at night but to be expected being on lake. Bathroom was great! Will stay there again only thing I can really can complain about is storm doors need replaced ASAP. Fix them everything else can be lived with! Front and back….see you next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was very easy. The kitchen was well-equipped, but the kitchen faucet is a little odd as it does not turn from left to right. Both the front and back door frames seemed a little loose, making the doors hard to close. The furnishings seemed like practically new - the beds were very nice and the sofas were as well. We didn’t use the pull out sofas, but we opened one up and they would be very nice to sleep on. We had a little problem getting the front door to lock and Leslie came by and checked it out in less than hour.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy M.

The property has great potential, but is in need of maintenance. The access to the lake is challenging, especially if you are trying to launch an SUP or kayak.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views at this cute cottage on Lake Ontario

This cottage home was quaint, very warm and welcoming and had amazing views of Lake Ontario. The host provided coffee, toiletries, a well stocked kitchen and lots of extras. It was the perfect place for our sisters weekend. :)
A picture of my sisters and I aken from the back of this cute cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Views!

The house was clean, just as described, and had all the little extras! They thought of everything; such as individual milks to go with complimentary cereal, laundry soap, dryer sheets, etc. You can tell they actually put thought into what their guests may need. Will absolutely be back next time we come home to Rochester.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

shannon V.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

The property had so many amenities not found at other VRBOs, the view was amazing, it really made our Thanksgiving special. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Host and Property

The views of the lake were beautiful and could be seen from everyone on the first floor. The house so cute and decorated perfectly for a lake house. The owner is wonderful and had amazing communication with us. She has also thought through everything that is needed for the stay, including coffee, tea and snacks. We loved every second of being there. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parents weekend

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R., Marblehead, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

What a great house on the lake. Only 2 Bedrooms, but can sleep about a dozen. They have these cool Serta sofa sleepers that covert to beds and better than a traditional uncomfortable sleeper sofas. Nice outdoor sitting area and deck, although little cool to enjoy. Kitchen and baths were well stocked a lot of extras. Pretty close to town for restaurants and stores. We would definitely stay here again if we are coming back to the the area. everything was well marked for cupboards and light switches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house- Gorgeous View

We loved our stay at the lake! It truly was tranquil! Leslie was quick to reply to any questions we had and truly created a home away from home. We did not want for anything! The house was well stocked with needed supplies, offered washer and dryer, and extra toiletries if we had forgotten ours. Kitchen cupboards were labeled making it easy to find everything. And kitchen was well stocked! This house was great! We look forward to staying again. Thank you Leslie for an absolutely wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla B., Weeping Water Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

The home was a perfect relaxing retreat! Provided snack and breakfast was so helpful and considerate. Lots of extras that was appreciated!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Home was as described in description. Plenty of space and beautiful views! Highly suggest getting up early to watch sunrise with your morning coffee! Took several walks to swimming area just down the road. Also enjoyed playground down the road and some fishing! Great weekend to relax and recharge before the new school year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

Perfect spot for a short get away in a bust summer. Beach and really cute town were close by car!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Trinity B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for small family/group

Was only there for a weekend but the place was great.beds and everything we comfortable,view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gail

We truly enjoyed our stay in this home. The home was well stocked with everything that met our needs. The host was easy to chat with, when needed. We would highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Rochester and needs a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024