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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61425 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Smyrna, NY
  • Wolf Mountain Nature Center
    12 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Museum
    16 min drive
  • Cortland Downtown Bus Station
    57 min drive
  • Norwich, NY (OIC-Lt. Warren Eaton)
    25 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Town of Smyrna

When you stay at this cottage in Town of Smyrna, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by car from Wolf Mountain Nature Center. .This cottage is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Thousand Islands Museum and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Wellesley Island State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Wolf Mountain Nature Center - 12 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 16 min drive
  • Rogers Environmental Education Center - 17 min drive
  • Colgate University - 29 min drive
  • Turning Stone Casino - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curtain Call - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Huff Brau - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪BB's Bakery & Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Doug's Holy Smoke BBQ and Catering - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬21 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.

Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature)

A modern designed Cozy Cottage
With a stunning mirror lake
Surrounded by NYS lands!
Cool off in the summer and snowmobile in the winter all the way to Canada!
Hike all year round
We provide two kayaks for use but no motor boating allowed.
We also have a six person Raft, a civilian version of the Militaries Zodiac Commando raft
Connect with family and friends!
Make time for your weekend getaway!
Get back to nature!
Uncork unwind and unstress!

We will not meet guests
We offer seclusion and privacy

Self check in via code
Is given when booked

A pvt Lake in a limited community, surrounded by woods and 5,000 NYS lands across the road
walking trails are at the top of the hill on the left
Snowmobile Trails to Canada are at the top of the hill straight ahead!
(these trails are not plowed in the winter...do not attempt to drive on any unplowed trails)

The lake belongs to all neighbors
The part of the lake that belongs to me is for use for swimming or fishing
and kayaking if kayaking the lake as a whole only linger on our property

There is a map of the property in the pics

No littering and no noise
This is a shared private lake

1425 sq ft on 5 acres
A map of the property is in the pics
All 5 acres are available for guests to use

This is a full home rental that is fully stocked an equipped

A car is needed to get to the property
Once here guests can access snowmobile trails and/or hike the trails
Right from the front door!

20 minutes away from most things ..markets, attractions, restaurants..etc..
#Getbacktonature
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. 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 manager

Frederic Cainero-Mallory

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,425 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

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Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and relaxing
We wanted to get away for the long weekend to relax and recharge. It is a beautiful location in the woods and close to a state forest. It was wonderful waking up in the morning to a view of the private lake. The wood burning stove was perfect for the chilly fall nights
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful!
Wonderful stay! The property is just beautiful. Host was great. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat customer
Very clean, well thought out home with views of the lake. Added bonus are the two kayaks. A great getaway for peace and quiet. Thank you for your quick response the other day. Hope to stay with you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Meet Up Retreat!
The location is within easy driving distance for all our kids and grandkids that still live in the CNY area. We live in Florida and this was truly a hidden gem! Every age group enjoyed fishing (and actually catching - A LOT) from the dock or boat, while I kayaked with the grandkids or just enjoyed the peace and quiet out on the lake. Thank you for allowing dogs, our boy is family too and he loved the attention from the kids! Cabin is well stocked for all your needs and kitchen had everything you need to even bake muffins with blueberries picked locally nearby. Yum! The general consensus from the entire family is that we need to do this next year, too. 😁 Kevin was always always very responsive to any questions and I appreciate that! Thanks so much for providing a lovely house and setting for us to enjoy! We will be back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smyrna Lake Stay
Property was lovely, house was perfect siize for our family of six. The weather wasn't great for the first few days, but finally got to enjoy the outdoors on the last day. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very relaxing, quiet, and friendly lake house.
We had a very relaxing and quiet three days at the Hidden Lake house. Although there are other houses on the pretty lake, they are well-screened by trees and distances. We only heard one or two voices while we were there, and enjoyed the many bird calls (bring your Merlin app). Largemouth bass fishing was fantastic from the dock using artificial worms (we caught more than 30 nice-sized fish). The house is about 10 minutes from Sherburne and 20 minutes from Hamilton, for groceries and restaurants. We enjoyed grilling on the deck with a sunst-view of the lake. Kevin was a great host and was easy to contact with any questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kudos to Kevin on Hidden Lake!
Hidden Lake is a great place for a group of friends to hang out but also have space! Kevin thought of everything to make our stay comfortable including a well stocked kitchen. A great added bonus was the use of the kayak! A beautiful, quiet location. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Beautiful spot and great house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place!
Had a wonderful time at the cabin! The fishing was superb!!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a more remote stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Great
This is the place to be if you want quiet. There is a neighbor fairly close who happened to have visitors so we heard them a couple of times, but nothing beyond some lively conversation. Most of the time, we heard nothing but ourselves. Cabin was very clean and communication was fantastic. Our dog found a mouse in the house on the first night, but let's face it, you're in the middle of the woods. There were no signs that this is a common occurrence. It just happened while we were there. No big deal. As soon as I contacted the host, it was handled quickly and efficiently, and our week moved forward with no other issues. There was a nice raft provided for rowing around the lake. There are kayaks that we didn't take out because of the raft, but they are available. The grill worked just fine and there is plenty of firewood provided for the pit. Understand that there really is not much around if you are looking for tourist attractions. We found a grocery store about 15 minutes away in Sherburne along with a pizza place and some great ice cream at Gilligan's Island. Bigger town about 30 minutes away is Norwich. We found some great waterfalls in the area, which is something we enjoy doing. You will have to drive to find these things, but we had lots of fun within 30 - 45 minutes away. Also, a great visit to Wolf Mountain Nature Center only 3 miles away. Take the time to do this if you can. Beware of George Crumb Road. If your navigation sends you there, find the other route - haha. We have an interesting story to tell, but it is definitely not the way to go. The stay here was quiet and great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We has a wonderful stay. The house is located in the woods on a private lake. There are some great amenities such as a raft and kayaks. There are also some decent size bass in the lake that I caught from the dock. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Lovely remote getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly special 😊
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Smyrna. Gorgeous and peaceful with stunning views. Everything we could have hoped for 👍😎
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stefania U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great place, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Fishing was great. House was spotless and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and nice
Loved the secluded area. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful. Relaxing.
Rustic but comfortable. Better chairs out by fire pit would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonio S., Brooklyn, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot for a family vacation.
This house is such a gem! Very comfortable with plenty of space and comfort. The Garden is so great to hang out, we spend a lot of time on the incredible dock, fishing, kayaking, having a drink, watching the stars... The house deck is also great and we were there all the time enjoying the views, having meals, reading, etc. The house feels very modern, we loved the big glass windows in the living room. We were so impressed with the natural beauty all around us, so many farms around... we visited Hamilton, went to the bookstore there, got ice cream, walked around. Great stay overall. The perfect spot for a family vacation. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Located on a small private lake surrounded by wooded hills. Very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
It is a beautiful house, right on a lake full of fish, we enjoyed very little cell service, fishing, in the evening, we'd cook a wonderful meal, and enjoy either each others company and conversation or we played games, we didn't watch alot of television, but it was there and in just about every room. Our dog is a duck retriever and totally enjoyed her swims in the lake with fake numbers to train. I would love to be there for a snowstorm and not leave for another week. Enjoyed. Rob and Lisa. Dave and Karen
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tea S., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of (hidden) heaven!
My husband and I wanted to get away from it all, and when we saw this property we immediately knew that's the one. Secluded, private, quiet, that's just what we needed. The property looks even better than on the photos, there is a lot of space, comfy beds, loads of spices in the kitchen, pots and everything you might need for your stay and the wine rack was a really pleasant surprise! :) We grilled every day and stayed out on the porch or by the lake till late - do bring a bug spray though, the beasts don't joke around! :) Plenty of board games too, books... We really enjoyed our stay and being able to bring our dog along was just perfect. And writing this review from the apartment in Boston, listening to all the noise outside, we really cannot wait to come back some day! :) Thank you for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is a nice place to stay at if you want to get some peace and quiet. Fishing at the lake is awesome and the house is very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful house in thexwoods
Loved the property, the house was very comfortable and clean and had a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
The place is a little out of the way from society, but it's so serene! Everything was clean, every amenity stocked, and there is a lot more room than the listing makes it seem like. Kevin is very communicative and replies quickly to texts. Overall a very enjoyable experience would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020