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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9.6

Exceptional

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Romulus, NY
  • Popular LocationCayuga Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnapp Winery and Vineyard2 min drive
  • Popular LocationButtonwood Grove Winery2 min drive
  • AirportIthaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)48 min drive

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About the area

Romulus

On lake.You'll be steps from Goose Watch Winery and a 5-minute walk from Cayuga Lake. Knapp Winery and Vineyard and Lakeshore Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk
  • Lakeshore Winery - 1 min drive
  • Knapp Winery and Vineyard - 2 min drive
  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 2 min drive
  • Wells College - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - 50 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 6 min drive
  • Fargo Bar & Grill - 43 min drive
  • Knapp Winery & Restaurant - 2 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.

Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway

Willow Beach - Your Ultimate Lakeside Retreat in the Finger Lakes

Welcome to Willow Beach, a secluded and contemporary oasis nestled on the western shores of Cayuga Lake. Perfectly situated at the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, this 4,000 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an unbeatable location for a year-round lakeside getaway.



Unmatched Lakeside Charm: With 351 ft of private waterfront, Willow Beach offers unparalleled tranquility at the widest point of Cayuga Lake. You'll relish in the stunning, unobstructed lake views that stretch 12+ miles to the south-east and 9 miles to the north. The property remains entirely hidden from the street, ensuring a serene retreat. No stairs are needed to access the main house, and you won't have to cross any roads to reach the beach. Enjoy complete privacy and breathtaking vistas that make Willow Beach truly exceptional.



Outdoor Delights: Step down the short pathway to the beach and find yourself greeted by a 120ft permanent dock and inviting Adirondack chairs for relaxation. The dock accommodates boats comfortably, with water depths of 5-6 ft at the dock's end. The beach area boasts walk-in level water access, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Meander along the paver stone pathway to discover a wood firepit encircled by Adirondack chairs (14 in total), inviting you to enjoy the property day and night. A spacious pavilion provides shaded seating to watch passing boats, while the southern end of the property offers a shed equipped with 2 kayaks, a Sun Dolphin 5 paddle boat, and an expansive 20ft by 6ft foam floating Aqua Lily Pad. The return path leads to a patio with an outdoor dining area, and a soothing 7 ft waterfall with a pond – a picturesque backdrop for gatherings. Willow Beach boasts multiple enchanting outdoor spaces, each waiting to be cherished.



Interior Elegance: Entering through the front door, the vaulted ceilings and a 50 ft skylight greet you, infusing Willow Beach with an air of spaciousness and luxury. Curly maple hardwoods and black onyx marble tile create an atmosphere of opulence throughout.



A Culinary Haven: The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring a Viking commercial refrigerator, a 6-burner Viking stove with downdraft remote exhaust, and a double oven. A butler’s pantry adjacent to the kitchen houses a second full-size refrigerator, a 2-zone wine cooler, and a nugget ice maker producing 30lbs of ice daily. Ample storage and provided space accommodate all your culinary needs, while 2 dishwashers ensure effortless cleanup. For added convenience, a combination washer and dryer are located in the butler’s pantry. Indulge in a morning coffee or evening wine on the screened-in porch off the kitchen, offering seating for 6.



Relaxation and Entertainment: A three-sided gas fireplace separates the kitchen and living areas. The family room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping lake views and double doors leading to the upper-level deck. Equipped with an extra-large 5-burner Weber gas grill, the deck ensures ample space for grilling feasts. The living room features a 65" 4K smart TV with Spectrum streaming cable and HBO, complemented by a roomy U-shaped couch. Ascend the spiral staircase to the loft, where a fold down futon serves as bonus sleeping space. Bluetooth speakers in the family and living rooms enhance your entertainment experience.



Endless Adventures: The lower level presents a game room complete with a pool table and a 43" 4K smart TV for catching the latest game. A well-stocked built-in bookcase offers an array of books and games for all ages. Each bedroom affords breathtaking lake views, with one bedroom featuring a desk for those seeking a private workspace.



Upgrades as of Spring 2023



New Outdoor Enhancements: We've collaborated with a landscape architecture firm to elevate our outdoor spaces. The hill above the beach has been transformed with over 350 new plantings, and select areas on the property have been refreshed for enhanced beauty and comfort.



Brand New Deck: Experience the outdoors from our new composite deck and stairs leading down to the beach. The old spiral staircase has been replaced with a user-friendly traditional staircase, boasting LED lighting and a frameless glass railing on the upper level for unobstructed lake views.



Revitalized Patio Areas: The patio to the south of the house has been leveled and restored for your relaxation. The patio beneath the deck has been expanded by relocating deck supports onto the hill. A new landing now guides you to the brand new stairs leading to the beach. Additionally, a gravel pathway has been added, leading to the south end of the property near the beach.



Enhanced Lighting and Landscaping: Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors even at night with new landscape lighting along the driveway and at the top of the road, automatically illuminating the surroundings after sunset.



Upgraded Outdoor Furniture: Indulge in comfort with our new commercial-grade, weather-resistant outdoor furniture. The deck now features a 10-person dining table, a 3-person couch, a 2-person couch, a rocking chair, coffee table, and 2 end tables. The patio area boasts a new semi-circle couch seating up to 9 and a new 8-seat bar-height dining table.



Modern Upgrades:

· New Smart TVs and Mesh WiFi: All TVs have been upgraded to new 4K smart TVs, and a new mesh WiFi system has been installed, greatly improving coverage both indoors and around the property.

· Central AC Upgrade: The central AC unit has been replaced with a new 5-ton unit. Downstairs, a 3-zone mini-split system has been added, providing an additional 3 tons of cooling. Each downstairs bedroom has its own thermostat control, offering customized comfort. Smart thermostats and additional sensors upstairs allow remote monitoring and issue diagnosis, ensuring optimal temperature settings.

· Revamped Bathroom: The downstairs bathroom has been remodeled to provide a larger shower area and a more user-friendly shower interface.

· Fresh Interior Paint: A significant portion of the interior has been freshly painted, creating an inviting and updated ambiance.



Your Dream Getaway Awaits: Book your unforgettable stay at Willow Beach and discover the pinnacle of Cayuga Lake's lakefront living. Experience the best that the Finger Lakes have to offer!

Property manager

Derek Romig

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in is available.

Private 4 Season Lake House for your Finger Lakes Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Extended Weekend Stay
The property was gorgeous, clean, and organized. There were so many local activities all within 25 minute drives, no long car rides once there. The hosts were easy to get in contact with and respected the privacy of our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lakeside getaway
My family and I had a great time during our stay. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, multiple spaces for hanging out, entertaining and playing pool. The property also had different areas outdoors to relax and enjoy the lake, and we had fun getting out into the water using the two kayaks available. Plus Derek was a great host and very responsive when we had questions or were looking for recommendations on things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrianne b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, exceptional outdoor space
Beautiful modern house with amazing views, decks, outdoor furniture and dock. Important to note that only 1 bedroom (master on main level) has an en-suite bath. Other bedrooms are downstairs and share 1 bath. (There is an additional full bath off the hallway on the main floor) 2 large common rooms with plenty of space for a group (we were three couples.) Nice kitchen and a butlers pantry with everything we needed. Easy communication with host and plenty of parking. Amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly beautiful
The house is very beautiful. The public rooms are stunning and the house is right on Lake Cayuga. However, for such a beautiful house, the bedrooms were small, most had no dressers and the linens, pillows etc. were subpar. The outside areas (although full of spider webs, dead bugs etc.) were wonderful - shallow area to swim in and a kyack and paddleboat etc. to use. A few things were broken (toaster, shades in master bedroom, lights were out or flickered (and ceilings are too high for us to fix that)) - but most (other than the shades) were not a huge issue. The lights in the house were very confusing (how to turn them off and on - which switch was for which lights) as well as the temperature/HVAC system - more specific instructions would be helpful. Having a combined washer/dryer was a disappointment (it took hours to do one load which, in a vacation on a lake, is inconvenient).The biggest disappointment was the extreme difficulty in communicating with the manager, who asked that I communicate only via the VRBO website, and not email. As we had questions and needed some assistance, that was inappropriate and felt very unwelcoming. I would be happy to discuss this. With a little effort this outstanding property would be an even more wonderful rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and so much outdoor seating. Great indoor space for everyone.
Great family home! Take Bunk beds out of master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week!
The beautiful home was incredibly spacious, and perfectly located on Cayuga Lake, close to several wineries, breweries and gorgeious hiking trails. Our hosts were prompt and excellent communicators both before and during our stay. The house and property had several seating/gathering areas and were both stocked with every supply and piece of equipment we could ever think to need or want. Our entire family had a wonderful week and enjoyed our entire vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S., York, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Family Vacation!
This is the 2nd year we rented “Willow Beach” for our family of 5 adults and 4 young children and we had a blast! The house is perfect for us. Everyone has plenty of space to do their own thing and yet still come together for meals; watching TV; hanging on the deck; or sitting by the water. “Willow Beach” exceeded our expectations from a well stocked kitchen to the most comfortable furniture for chilling. The children had so much fun swimming, fishing, and exploring the beach for treasures. Of the many improvements made to the property we particularly liked the new kitchen table, chairs, and counter stools making it easier to move around. The new deck with glass railing is awesome for lake watching and the new deck furniture made it great for outside meals and lounging. We also found some goodies in the shed that we all enjoyed including a large floating mat and a huge inflatable island. Derek’s communications with us were top notch giving us the security that if we needed him for anything he’d would respond quickly. Thanks for helping us make wonderful family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time. The house was great and the dock/lake were amazing. Fishing off the dock was pretty good, caught a number of smallmouth bass each day. The owners responded to all of our needs and questions very quickly. There are wineries and breweries close by. It’s a quick drive to places like Seneca Falls which was groceries and other stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura F.

Under construction...
The location and water access was lovely. The home is spacious and the owner is completing many projects throughout the property. The house needs an exterior power washing and there were cobwebs on the interior ceilings/fans. The gas fireplace emitted a strong gas smell and hvac system was hard to regulate. We enjoyed the unique layout and many games available. The firepit was amazing and well stocked with wood. Our family reunion and graduation was was enjoyed by all on this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Weekend
Booked this house for a long weekend a year before my daughter's law school graduation from Cornell so our family could relax and spend time together before the big event. The breathtaking view of the lake can be enjoyed from every room, the multiple level decks with various seating options, and the long pier on the lake. The kitchen is fully stocked; plates, utensils, pans, spices, everything! The Weber grill made outdoor cooking fast and easy and the fire pit made our nights fun as we enjoyed our wine and cheese platter overlooking the lake at night. The beds are extremely comfortable for a restful sleeping which we needed. We were lucky the weather was sunny and warm everyday but there is a game room in case it rains. Derek, the property manager, was very responsive to our needs even though it was the weekend. He was excellent! The owner was also responsive to our needs through Derek. Our stay was memorable and a perfect place to stay for graduation in May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023