Keuka Villa - A Charming Lakeside Cottage on the Jewel of the Finger Lakes

The views were absolutely beautiful. No complaints there. We spent most morning's and nights sitting on the dock. The amount of stars you can see is incredible. We look forward to going back in the future.

Great location, great price!

Perfect location and enjoyed

The residence and environs were wonderful! The home had absolutely everything we needed and more, and was comfy and kitchy. The beds were very comfortable with lots of extra pillows and blankets. There were two gravity deck chairs which I was grateful for, as I was thinking of bringing my own! Access and view of lake was magnificent! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed. Air conditioners in bedrooms worked great. The other rooms did not have AC but they never felt too warm especially with the doors open, and the use of a box fan. We used the fire pit as well. We were well warned about the 50 steps, only challenging up on arrival and departure for your luggage. If arriving at night, I definitely recommend bringing headlamps as the lights are there but more illumination is helpful. Only recommendations would be to bring your own chair umbrellas as the deck does not have any shade, and to ask the owner if he could get grill cleaned if you want to grill. Had an amazing time and would definitely return!

Overall this property is great. Loved that our boat was right there out the back door itstead of at some marina.

Had everything we needed! Dock was great, easy access to water. Rented the pontoon boat for the week. Enjoyable stay! Make sure you're in shape though, quite a few steep stairs down to the property, but it's worth the work out! Host was responsive and easy to get in touch with.

Pros: No issues with checking in. Lake access and location was good. House was clean. Cons: Main door to deck was broken upon arrival. Due to the door being broken, i was not able to lock the house and had to leave our belongings unsecured. This was reported to me by the owner but should have been fixed prior to our arrival. The main staircase inside the house was very loose and needs repair. We had other minor issues that we were able to overlook and move on with our vacation. I don't expect perfection however, i did expect a bit more from this trip considering the cost. Improvements such as air conditioning on the first floor and some needed repairs would greatly enhance anyone's stay. The finger lakes region is a great area but for my next visit, i will likely seek a new location.

Checked in with the kids (10 and 8) on the first few days. Took out the kayak and boat and splashed around in the water all day. Walked down to Lakeside Restaurant in under 5 mins. Great meal. We talked to Jim before our stay and he gave a great rundown of the area. Where to eat, shop, play…and where to take the kids for ice cream!!! AC units in each bedroom worked very well. We actually loved the east side of the lake. Not having the sun blasting you after a long day from 5-8 pm made the afternoons peaceful. By 5 o’clock, the dock was in the shade. You could relax and read in peace. The dock area was probably our favorite part of the place. It was so amazing to walk out the door and be immediately ON THE WATER. There was an issue with the cleaners not showing up before our arrival and the place was pretty messy from previous renter. But Jim was quick to respond when we told him. Instead of waiting for cleaners to show up, we just rolled up our sleeves and swept, vacuumed, sprayed down all the counters, and cleaned all the bathrooms. It only took a few hours and then we were ready to relax. A lot of people have commented about the steps being steep or difficult. I couldn’t disagree more. They were fine. I’ve been to a lot of places on the lake. I loved this setup where you don’t have to walk down steps to get to the water/dock every time you want to be out there. The only time you need to take the steps is to get to and from the car.

We had a nice, relaxing stay on the lake.

Keuka Villa boasts an excellent location right by the lake, making it convenient for those looking to explore nearby wineries and distilleries. The dock provided a serene spot to enjoy coffee while taking in the lake view, and we especially enjoyed swimming in the crystal-clear waters. However, our overall experience was marred by a significant issue. Upon our arrival, we were disappointed to find that the Keuka Villa had not been cleaned. After contacting Jim, he managed to arrange for a cleaning crew to come the following day. It was disheartening to spend the initial hours of our vacation cleaning the house ourselves and then relocate our belongings the next day to accommodate the cleaning crew. We reached out to Jim, requesting a partial refund for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts, we received no response to our inquiries. When we eventually managed to speak with him a week after our stay, his response left much to be desired. Based on his previous interactions with other negative reviews, it appears he has a tendency to be confrontational and condescending. For instance, when we raised our concerns, Jim questioned why we didn't simply leave if we were dissatisfied upon arrival. It's worth noting that he enforces a 60-day cancellation policy, which would have left us out of both our planned vacation and a refund had we chosen to depart early. This type of response only added to our frustration and disappointment with the overall experience.