Modern waterfront cottage on Keuka Lake - close to Penn Yan & Finger Lakes wine!

Penn Yan, New York
$407 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Welcome to my little piece of heaven I like to call “The Meritage”. The cottage is located on a quiet lower lake road - perfect for walking the dog, taking an evening stroll, or maybe a morning bike ride.

When you arrive you'll find a bottle of Finger Lakes wine and coffee to get your vacation started. Your mornings can start with a cup of fresh coffee as the sun rises behind you, and your evenings can end with the sun setting across the lake and a glass of wine in hand.

The front door to this lovely cottage takes you into the living room area, artfully arranged to welcome warm conversations with friends or family. A comfortable queen-sized sleeper sofa and pair of matching armchairs make this a great place to catch up on the day’s events.

A large window behind the couch beautifully frames the evening sunsets. Twin bookcases are filled with books and games for you to enjoy during your stay, as well as a flat-screen smart TV (Hulu Plus Live TV subscription) and DVD player.

The living room is open to the dining area and the kitchen where you’ll find everything you need to prepare a wonderful lakeside meal.

Off the kitchen a laundry room with a new washer and dryer, as well as kitchen “staples” in the pantry area. To the left of the kitchen you’ll find our remodeled bathroom with tub and shower.

The master bedroom features high ceilings with a fan and the original wooden beams. The bedroom also is equipped with TV (with Fire Stick) and an alarm clock. A large dresser and armoire can be used to pack your belongings away so you feel more like home. The master bedroom also has a second door leading outside.

The guest bedroom just off the dining area has a double bed and dresser.

Outside, friends and family can sit together on the deck, enjoying dinner or a glass of wine and taking in the sight of Keuka Lake. There's a table for six - and a slightly covered space in case it rains! You'll also find both a charcoal grill (for the purist) and a gas grill (for the realist), as well as an outdoor fire pit.

Walk five steps off the deck and you've reached the water. There's plenty of swimming space, and you can dive in off the end of the dock. Also at the end of the dock are two Adirondack chairs.

There's so much to do in the surrounding area. The biggest attraction is the Finger Lakes Wine Trail, and you'll find two of the best wineries within a mile of The Meritage.

You can taste all kinds of wine - from world-class Rieslings, to Pinot Noir, to award-winning dessert wines! And most wineries provide stunning views of the various Finger Lakes.

Shoppers will love The Windmill Farm and Craft Market, just a short drive away on Saturdays. Some of our favorite restaurants are nearby, and we provide recommendations for every guest. There are many ways to enjoy the lake itself - from renting a boat and water skiing, to fishing and kayaking.

I'm excited to now offer two single kayaks for rent during your stay. Just contact Morgan for details after you book.

While I don't recommend working while on vacation, there's certainly room to work if you must! Guests enjoy high-speed wireless Internet.

PLEASE NOTE: The cottage does have a number of stairs leading from the road/parking area to the cottage/lake that would not be suitable for pets or adults with mobility issues.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    30 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Visual Alarms In Hallways

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Anne M.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 26, 2025

    Wonderful cottage on the lake! Was relaxing and the owner was very accomodating. Would definitely stay there again!

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Morgan was very communicative, house was exactly as advertised, clean and well stocked

  • Constance P.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Very nice accommodations host was very accessible

  • Bob S.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Great location on Keuka Lake. Close to our favorite wineries and easy drive to Seneca Lake.

  • Zach D.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Beautiful property! We loved it!

  • Lydia M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Excellent location on the lake, well stocked house. Had great time! Drinking coffee on the dock in the morning and watching the sunset in the evening are definitely a highlight!

  • Julie V.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Loved being just feet from the beautiful lake. The cottage is cute-just as the pictures show. The kitchen has everything you need! We loved grilling out and eating on the deck looking out at the lake

  • Scott T.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Property is perfect. It has everything you need. Host is awesome. We'll book this property again.

  • Rick H.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Spent a week at this lovely cottage right on Keuka Lake near Penn Yann and only minutes from the west side of Seneca. Plenty of room for my wife and me and our pup. Has everything you need for your stay in the kitchen and in the home. Outside there’s a great porch and space for a fire pit or whatever else you’d like to do to relax by the water.

  • Michele V.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    We had an awesome time at the cottage. Whether inside or outside, the view of Keuka Lake is just simply gorgeous. The cottage has everything you will need for a quiet relaxing stay. Give this cottage a try, you won’t be disappointed

  • S G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    This is a nicely renovated house stocked with everything needed. The view from the porch and dock is wonderful. Can’t get any closer to the lake.

  • jennifer w.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We had such a nice long weekend at Morgan's cottage. You cannot beat the sunsets and stars at night sitting at the end of the dock! It was so warm one day, we even got to swim in the lake in October.....the water is crystal clear! The location is so close to Penn Yan, highly recommend the Keuka Candy Emporium if you do head there! You are 10-20 minutes from some great breweries and places to eat on both Keuka and Seneca Lake, and also approx. 30 minutes to Watkins Glen. The house itself had everything you needed; had all the necessary modern amenities and was really clean. The kitchen was so well stocked, even with your pantry basics for cooking. Morgan was such a great host checking in to make sure we got in ok and to see if anything was needed throughout our stay. I will say, you do need to go down stairs to get to the house from the street, and the listing does state that there are stairs necessary to access the house. BUT there are alot and they are very steep....pack light, also not ideal if you have small kids. We don't so it wasn't a big deal, but unpacking and packing back up was exhausting....i have no idea how you got all of your appliances and furniture into the house....lol. Even with all of the stairs we would definitely stay here again! Thank you again Morgan!

  • Kaitlyn C.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    We had a beautiful relaxing stay. Owner was prompt and helpful. Very well-stocked cottage.

  • Alice P.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Location is awesome and loved the dock and kayak, gas grill. Beds were great, paper products were supplied and I was surprised. The place was clean and we were pleased. The stairs going into the cottage are a climb for over 65 (if you have issues) or pets with mobility issues. We would definitely rent again! THANKS! My 25 pound dog came and loved it. PS. I would add a keurig.

  • Jack H.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    Cottage was great. Morgan was an awesome host and was communicative when we had questions.

  • Margie B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Our family had a great stay at this cottage! We all enjoyed fishing, swimming and kayaking and our two Labradors loved jumping off the dock and swimming all around. The water was so clean and clear! Morgan was a very responsive and helpful host…thank you!

  • Lucas H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Overall, incredibly impressed with this beautiful property. We arrived in the late afternoon and spent most of our time paddle boarding around the lake and enjoying the wineries around the area. Our two kids and baby had a great time sitting around the fire and enjoying s’mores at night. I would 100% come back to this property for another vacation, I give it my overall best rating

  • Dawn G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    My husband and I started out the week and found the cottage to be peaceful and very well equipped, including great info on nearby hiking and wineries. Family joined us later in the week to enjoy fishing kayaking and together time. We topped off the week with a family wedding, the cottage met all our needs, great week, thank you!

  • Adrienne B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    The cottage was absolutely wonderful! Everything was clean and it had all the amenities you need for a great stay. I love the deck and how it had an overhang so you could sit out in the rain. It was in such a great spot within 10 minutes you could find wineries, grocery store and we discovered a great sandwich spot Olneys right down the road. We rented the kayaks during our stay which was available upon arrival which was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and already looking to go back!!

  • Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Our stay here was magical. Centrally located but serene and calm. Thank you so much for allowing us to experience Keuka Lake and a special thank you from our pups who had a wonderful time!

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