Waterfront Cayuga Lake Farmhouse - Lower 2027 Rates & Early Booking Specials

Interlaken, New York

$740 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights

Overview

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Country House

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2 nights

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Description

We still have some Fall 2026 Availability!

Fall Availability:
September Limited Availability
October Week 1
November Week 3 and 4
December wide open

We have early booking specials for 2027 and 2028, so take a look!

This farmhouse, situated right on Cayuga Lake, was built in 1826 at Kidders Landing. The home was renovated to provide modern comforts. The house has 200 ft of gently sloping waterfront lawn and a new 100' dock with a swim ladder and a large platform for fishing and jumping into the water.

The house sleeps 8-10 adults comfortably and can be adapted to house more (up to 16 if at least 6 are children.) In addition to being located on the lake and in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, The Painted Porch Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental is also about 200 yards from a fun little log cabin lodge/restaurant/bar. So, while the house is fully equipped for dining at home, you can also make a last minute change of plans and go next door for a glass of wine and a nice dinner!

There are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. Two of the rooms have alcoves with additional bunks, making a multi-family stay more comfortable. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms as well as additional window fans and air conditioners in all 4 bedrooms. We recently added air conditioning to the kitchen, living room and dining room.

There are tons of fun games in the house. And the kitchen, despite being simple, has all the tools to make a great family feast. From baking tools to roasting pans, steamer pots & zesters to a waffle iron, popcorn machine and a crock pot. The gas grill is also a great tool for summer cooking.

On the three acres, there are big trees and big lawns, perfect for bird watching, croquet and badminton!

Between the house and the lake is a small two lane road, which has few cars and serves primarily as a walking, jogging and biking trail. On the bright side, it is also maintained throughout the winter! We also provide little yellow crossing markers to create a safer environment for crossing, in the event a car goes by. In the winter, this road is maintained by the county.

The lawn slopes down to a shale beach. The dock is new and goes 100' out into the lake. Mid-simmer, the water is over 6' deep before you get to the large platform at the end of the dock. We have a large patio area down by the dock, with dining and lots of seating. We also have a fire ring at the edge of the beach.

There is a biergarten outside on the patio off the kitchen. Bar tables and bar stools. It is fun to watch for cool birds and the local white deer from there while dinner is being prepared! We have also added a patio on the south side of the house, for another shady option on late afternoon.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This simple farmhouse has NO TV but does have fast fiber-optic internet. You can have access to free wifi at O'Malley's also. Major sporting events are shown on the TV there. There are also 4-5 bars of phone service in the front of the house with ATT. Please also note. We have RING doorbells for security purposes; to protect the house and YOU, our guests. We also have a RING camera behind the house to monitor the bird feeders. We do not look at these unless our guests ask us to or if we are waiting for a package to be delivered. And we look when the house is not rented. We value YOUR PRIVACY.

A few more things: About half of our guests bring dogs. After each dog there is an extensive cleaning process. We do suggest (for the sake of cleanliness) that dogs don't go upstairs. If you bring a dog: The neighborhood is full of dog walkers. All of them are very respectful of the leash law in our area. They get really really frustrated if a dog is loose in our unfenced front yard and runs out to their dogs. Not all of their dogs play well with others. :( Please keep yours on a leash.

BedRooms & Bed Configurations:
Upstairs Queen/Twin Bunk/Twin Bed/Twin Sofabed
Upstairs Queen/Full
Downstairs Full/Twin Bunk
Downstairs Queen/ Twin Sofabed

We also have a pack & play stored in the library.

Finally, we have 4 bikes which are kept in the shed. And kayaks, a canoe and paddle boards stored on the rack at the lake. We have many life jackets stored in the deck boxes on the porch, but we always recommend bringing your own, just in case.

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At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Books Double-glazed Windows Games Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Local Artist Showcase Note From Host: Please Do Not Smoke Inside. Smoke-free Property Video Library Desk Dryer Energy-saving Switches Iron/ironing Board Phone Printer Recycling Water-efficient Toilets Only
OUTDOOR

BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Beachfront Location Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
INTERNET

Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
LANGS SPOKEN

English German
THINGS TO DO

Bicycling Bike Parking Bike Storage Boating Fitness Center Golfing Kayaking Playground
ACCESSIBILITY

Area Rugs In Public Areas 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. Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stairway Handrail Height (inches): 30 This Property Does Not Have Elevators Tile Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel
GUEST SERVICES

Laundry Facilities Water Sports Equipment
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Kitchenette Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room Sofa Bed
ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Basketball Beach Access Birdwatching Casino Cross-country Skiing Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Sailing Skiing Sledding Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Winery Tours
BEDROOM

Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating Sofa Bed
BATHROOM

2 Bathrooms Bathtub Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
OUTDOOR SPACE

Balcony
FOOD AND DRINK

Blender Coffee/tea Filters (reusable) Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Electric Kettle Kitchen Kitchen Island Kitchenette Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 15

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Patti C.
Submitted Oct 7, 2025

Stayed Sep 24, 2025

Our visit to The Painted Porch was fantastic. The home, neighborhood and time of year made for a perfect getaway with our dogs. We enjoyed the historic nature of the property, and appreciated that it was well appointed, maintained, clean and comfortable for modern life. We enjoyed the nearness of restaurants, as well as the tranquil setting of the lake. It was the perfect mix to enjoy walking, wineries and scenery. Alison was terrific about answering our questions and setting us up for a great time. We hope to come back and visit again. Highly recommend this property!
Rob W.
Submitted Aug 3, 2025

Stayed Jul 2, 2025

Beautiful property with exquisite view of the lake and a large backyard to relax and play games. Host was easy to work with for any questions. House is unique - was fun to take walks and see other properties in the area as well. 10 of us stayed and there was plenty of room. Only negatives (small) were that the kitchen was not huge and cupboard/refrigerator space for food was limited. An additional half bath would also be great, as 2 full bathrooms for 10 people presented a few challenges at times. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend to others.
KAthleen H.
Submitted Jul 30, 2025

Stayed Jul 25, 2025

Could not have asked for a better experience ! Everything was perfect ! Beautiful home that had everything we needed for a fun filled family vacation , from board games to outside activities and the dock and lake were terrific !
John T.
Submitted Jul 21, 2025

Stayed Jul 9, 2025

We had a great time , it was beautiful!
Vijay I.
Submitted May 30, 2025

Stayed May 22, 2025

Great time with family. Excellent location with a very communucative and respinsive host. The house is located with a great view of the lake. Ot is perfect for a laid back getaway.We had some grey weather but still had a great time with family playing games and relaxing walks.
Eilleen G.
Submitted May 22, 2025

Stayed May 17, 2025

We stayed at the painted house for our son’s graduation. It was home away from home. We had everything we needed and were able to cook all our meals at the house. I highly recommend this beautiful lakefront retreat. As an added feature there is meticulous landscaping and bird feeders all around. A nature lover’s dream.
Kevin W.
Submitted Dec 1, 2024

Stayed Nov 27, 2024

Lovely restored historic building - clean and comfortable on a cold Thanksgiving weekend. Owner is helpful, accessible. Beautiful view of Cayuga Lake and short drive to hikes and towns.
Diana B.
Submitted Nov 4, 2024

Stayed Oct 24, 2024

This was a great location! There is a terrific bar and brunch/ breakfast spot next door. The street is beautiful and not busy. The lake is so lovely!
janice B.
Submitted Sep 6, 2024

Stayed Aug 29, 2024

Great mix of old and new with room for everyone.Enjoy the lake one day ,hiking the next,explore a winery, then wind down on the front porch in the evening.Couldn't ask for a more relaxing place thanks Alison,
Robin B.
Submitted Jun 22, 2024

Stayed Jun 15, 2024

We had a wonderful stay at The Painted Porch. It’s a lovely farmhouse just across the road from lake Cayuga and the views and property are beautiful. The house is comfortable and attractive and the porch is perfect for lake gazing from the rocking chairs or porch swing and from the living room sofa when the weather’s not good. We booked too late for our stay to be refundable and were surprised by some fees and house rules that were not listed before finalizing our reservation, particularly regarding dogs. That said, I don’t think it will be a problem anymore because Alison did not realize this and was going to remedy it right away. Alison was very easy and responsive to communicate with, which was a real plus. Wishing anyone who stays here a wonderful time. It really is a lovely house and location in one of the most beautiful places I know of.
Submitted Jun 5, 2024

Stayed May 30, 2024

Great place to stay. Location was awesome. We were there for a wedding in the area. Family from all over the country were able to stop by for dinner or just a drink. Lake was amazing with plenty to do for all ages.
Robert S.
Submitted May 31, 2024

Stayed May 16, 2024

We booked this home over a year ago for commencement weekend at Ithaca College and could not have been happier! The home was lovingly curated and it fit together perfectly. From the beginning of the day where you could enjoy your coffee while seeing the sunrise on the eastern view porch over Lake Cayuga to the evening meals in the large dining room, it was an excellent experience. We loved the library, the games, and the multiple bird feeders. The host provided kayaks and standup paddle board for lake fun. Our party of 8 adults could get together in the main room or retreat to their large individual rooms, as needed. It is close enough to town (about a1/2 hour drive) to enjoy all that Ithaca has to offer, yet even closer to excellent vineyards, where, if you are as fortunate as our family, you could spend a perfect day! Alison was an excellent host—quick to communicate and ready to make your experience meet expectations!