Vacation rentals with a kayak in Schuyler County

We loved the location. Private and quiet. Very peaceful. The lake is just a few steps out the door. Watched the birds, fish jump, and playful otter. Host was helpful with conditions - lots of rain and was very soggy but we had great family time.

What a wonderful 4-day stay in a perfect cottage for my 3 middle aged daughters and me on our “girls’ trip!” The house had everything we needed and was perfectly located for our visits to wineries, breweries, Watkins Glen State Park, Ithaca, and many other places in the Finger Lakes region. We loved our evenings by the fire pit with the stunning lake view and beautiful sunsets. The comfortable seating on the covered porch made our one rainy evening enjoyable, and we continued to have fun in the sturdily built game room which became our “safe place” during an unexpected tornado warning! Jaci’s communication was great, and we highly recommend staying at this lovely cottage!

These may have been the most amazing AirBnB hosts we've encountered. They have thought of everything and then some!!! You will want for nothing ( except maybe better weather😉). They are very quick to answer any questions concerns. Wonderful place!!

This property was amazing! Our family is already talking about the idea of making this an annual destination. Most properties don't EXCEED what the listing shares and depicts, but this one did. The home is beautifully positioned on the lake and the views from the home are just gorgeous. It's in close proximity to many wineries, breweries, Watkins Glen and hiking. The home is extremely well stocked and appointed. Pristine. Clean and comfortable. The outside spaces are great--from firepit, to decks to outdoor bar and dock. We've already recommended this property to a friend! The process and interactions with Sofia were easy and went smoothly. Loved this place!

What an amazing place!!! The view and the porch were magical. It’s a such a special place where when you walk in, you unwind and decompress. The lake was so much fun. Loved kayaking and sitting on the dock. Being close to Watkins Glen State Park and the amazing restaurants in Burdett was great and there was always something to do. Leslie was great and was so accommodating when we had questions.

This is a lovely lakeside retreat that provided a quiet getaway with friends and family. It was close to wineries and a short drive to Watkins Glen for hiking. When the water was cooperative (we had a few stormy days) kayaking was very fun. The kitchen was stocked with cookware (including a multi cooker and air fryer which we didn't use but were pleasantly surprised by) and the grill was easy to use. For those who plan to cook a lot while there, please note you have to bring all the ingredients, seasonings, etc including salt and oil with you. For those sensitive to light and sound, the second floor loft space is very bright in the morning and open to the living room area so maybe bring an eye mask and earplugs if there are differences in wake up times.

Beautiful lake house and an amazing host, highly recommend and will definitely return.

We had a great stay at Kevin's & Gina's private oasis! Close to Watkins Glen, hiking, biking, other attractions (boat rental, etc.) but feels a world away. Clean, well-appointed kitchen. Comfortable beds. We enjoyed the kayaks & paddleboards & my son enjoyed fishing (equip provided). We all loved sitting around the waterfront fire pit at night--you can easily see the Milky Way! Expensive, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Would visit again!

Great location. Host was very friendly and made every effort to ensure we and our kids enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend.

We had a great time at this beautiful lake house. While there are close neighbors, they are quiet and the lakefront area feels very private thanks to the trees. The kayaking and rowboat were a lot of fun. The house has quality furnishings and newer appliances. When we had a concern arise (through no fault of the owners), Mary responded immediately even though it was nearly 10 pm. She made the situation right as soon as humanly possible (first thing in the morning) and her husband actually drove all the way from Pennsylvania to check in with us, though we didn't ask or expect this. While he was there he also installed a new lakefront ladder and chatted with us about area attractions. I highly recommend this home and especially these hosts, who truly care about their guests' experience.

What a beautiful property right on the lake! We had such a lovely time, the place is well equipped with anything you might need and is very close to lots of restaurants, breweries, and wineries. We can’t wait to come back, highly recommend!

My bf & I travel often. This was the NICEST PLACE we’ve stayed via Airbnb. The cottage was spacious & the view was incredible! The beds are so comfortable & the place was immaculate. We spent almost our entire trip on the deck or on the dock. The fishing was INCREDIBLE! Kayaks are fun too! We hiked Watkins Glen. From the grocery stores, wineries, nautical activities & everything in between is all within 15mins or less from the cottage. The overall experience was a trip we’ll never forget. Waneta Lake is definitely the hidden gem of the Finger Lakes! You’re so close to all the other lakes too! I highly recommend this place! Worth EVERY PENNY! & cmon ppl it’s dirt cheap for waterfront! I’ve paid $550 or better a night at other places. Stephanie was so easy to work with. Her responses to my questions were prompt. Her & Kevin go above & beyond as Hosts! We loved it so much that we tried to book it again at the end of the month but it’s booked. We will 100% be back asap! Ty for everything!?

The cottage is exactly as described and looked just like the pictures which is not always the case. We loved having coffee while listening to the birds and enjoying the view of the lake. On the days it rained it was a peaceful and quiet retreat to relax and read or watch a movie. Kevin gave us lots of great recommendations for restaurants, hiking, breweries, and wineries. We recommend Watkins Glen State Park for hiking and Grist Iron Brewing for food, music, and beer. Both Kevin and Stephanie were friendly and responsive to our needs. Our time on the lake was really special and we would stay at the cottage again.

Our stay was spectacular. You can't beat the view, the kitchen had everything you would need and more and the beds were SO comfortable! We had to draw straws to see who was staying in the boathouse room! Coffee on the dock in the morning and wine on the dock in the evening, how could anyone complain about that! We loved our stay and hope to come back again. Thanks Karen!

Stayed here with some friends on a golf trip. Loved how private the place was. After golf we really just hung out by the lake with some drinks, grilling and playing food. Great place to just kick back and relax.

Evolve support was very helpful answering questions in the booking phase. Great property, had all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Located right on the lake as described, so fishing, kayaking, etc was just a few steps from your porch. Paul was our local contact and responded to my questions and clarifications within a few minutes. Overall had a great stay, would definitely return in the future!

John is the perfect host, I felt like a V-VIP. He made sure I was comfortable and was over and above helpful with every last detail. He has bikes for guests to get around on and would graciously pick me up when I got stuck down hill. He helped me with fires to enjoy the starry night sky, and escorted me to the cabin when I got back late after a wedding party. The cabin is delightful and serene, on the edge of his property looking into bright green trees. He’s got it set up for barbecues and has even put out sticks for marshmallow roasting. A cute outdoor shower, and an eco-toilet cabin behind the room. I enjoyed swimming in the lake, doing hikes at the National reserve & on the property, watching the cows on the pasture, star gazing, & trying out the local eatery spots. I highly recommend this elevated glamping experience with a host that will do anything in his power to make sure you’re happy.

I can’t say enough about Kathi & this cabin! She’s everything you’d want from a host - lovely, knowledgeable & gave the best tips! She was extremely accommodating, responsive & just an excellent host. The “cozy cabin” on Wells is just that & such a special place. The property is beautiful, peaceful & so inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed having breakfast on the pergola overlooking the pond in the morning & relaxing by the fire at night. You could do nothing else & have the time of your life but you’re also close to lots of lakes, waterfalls, wineries & quaint towns with cute shops so there is plenty to keep you occupied should you want to keep busy. Besides being picturesque, the cabin was spotless & had all the amenities you could ever need. In fact, they even supply extra toiletries in case you forgot something & wine if you’d like to partake. Such thoughtful touches! This was a bucket list trip for us & a much needed recharge. We were sad to leave but can’t wait to go back!

This was a dreamy peaceful little place. It was a welcomed relaxing space as I just finished a year of teaching. It looked just like the photos. Had many things that one would need to enjoy your stay. I loved the updated touches and bathroom while still being a rustic cabin. The fire place is so cozy. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Check in was easy and Sarah provided excellent directions to find the house. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the fire pit, the kitchen was well appointed and the surrounding area was quiet. Even though it was hot out, the house is in a woodsy setting and stayed cool. The AC in both the upstairs and downstairs worked really well. I would stay here again, it was so relaxing.

We enjoyed staying here for a long weekend getaway with our daughter. The backyard is beautiful, very quiet and peaceful, and we saw so much wildlife! We enjoyed using the kayaks that were provided, we kayaked all the way up to the lake! We also enjoyed having fires and watching the neighbors dog, she was goofy! The house was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. My only suggestion would be curtains for all the windows as the sun comes up very early this time of year. Our host was very responsive and accommodating, allowed us to come a day earlier which was very nice! Would definitely love to stay here again!

Cleo’s cabin was an amazing place to stay for two nights. Greg welcomed us warmly and gifted some bait to my kids to fish in the pond. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The cabin is cozy, clean, and well stocked with everything we needed. The solar power worked well despite the rainy weather and we used the generator very minimally. Beds are comfortable and the heater kept us toasty. The porch is perfect for coffee in the morning and reading in the evening. We enjoyed making a fire and toasting s’mores. My kids loved trying the axe throwing game. All in all a perfect stay. We will be back!

The bed was very comfortable. The cabin is sweet and cozy with all that you need including fridge and coffeemaker and electric teapot. The shower was great too. We loved sitting on the front porch in the morning sipping our coffee and watching the sunrise. We also took advantage of the lakefront to go kayaking one morning. Thank you, Heidi and Kevin, for being good hosts.

Beautiful outback cabin! Really enjoyed our stay. Nice pond for swimming and canoeing and enjoyed watching the fish.