Lolly's Cottage

Rating 5 (24 Guest Reviews)
Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 full baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Lake: Seneca Lake
  • Location: Lakeside
  • Square Feet: 1232

Location Location

Description Description

Nestled along a quiet dead-end road, just off the scenic Caywood Vineyards, Lolly’s Cottage is a delightful Finger Lakes vacation rental that offers an authentic and tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. This cozy lakefront vacation home provides the perfect escape for those looking to unwind, reconnect with nature, and immerse themselves in the stunning beauty of the Finger Lakes region.

As you drive through the rolling vineyards that frame the property, you’ll begin to feel the stress of everyday life melt away. The peaceful, rural setting sets the tone for a truly relaxing getaway. The winding roads, reminiscent of those found in the nearby Finger Lakes National Forest, lead you to this charming cottage, which perfectly balances rustic charm and comfort. Like much of the lake front homes in our area, the terrain is rugged. The road to Lolly's is steep and has several sharp turns, we recommend AWD or 4WD.  Please drive slowly and with caution.  Boat trailers, campers and vehicles larger than a standard SUV or Pick Up will not fit down the road.

Upon arrival, you’ll park your car and leave all distractions behind. A man-made stairway with 31 steps gently guides you down to the cottage, nestled among towering trees that offer both shade and privacy. The natural surroundings provide an ideal habitat for local wildlife, so keep your eyes open for bald eagles, herons, ducks, and even the occasional friendly squirrel or chipmunk that may stop by for a visit.

The cottage itself retains the original craftsmanship and historic character of a bygone era. Inside, you’ll find whitewashed wood walls and floors that create a bright and airy atmosphere while preserving the vintage charm. Large original windows frame breathtaking lake views, bringing the tranquil waters of Seneca Lake right into the living space. The kitchen is a highlight of this vacation home, thoughtfully designed with a farmhouse-style sink, a built-in breakfast bar, and a well-maintained stovetop. Whether you’re preparing a simple breakfast or cooking a gourmet meal, this kitchen is stocked with everything you need. Step outside to the nearby grill, perfect for firing up a summer barbecue while enjoying the fresh air and peaceful surroundings. The open living and dining area invites guests to gather and relax. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while basking in the warm sunlight streaming through the windows, or enjoying an evening glass of wine as you watch the sun set over the shimmering lakefront. The rustic décor combined with modern comforts ensures you’ll feel right at home throughout your stay.

Upstairs, the bedrooms offer a unique and charming sleeping arrangement known as “transitional bedrooms.” Each room is separated by private walls but shares an open ceiling space, creating a loft-like atmosphere with ceiling fans that help keep the rooms cool. Every bedroom boasts stunning lake views through the original tilt windows, allowing you to wake up to the serene beauty of Seneca Lake every morning. The main floor also features a full bathroom equipped with a clawfoot tub and shower combo, adding to the vintage appeal of this Finger Lakes vacation rental while providing convenience for you and your guests.

Step outside to experience the spectacular 114 feet of natural lakefront that comes with this lakefront vacation home. The large permanent dock is perfect for sunbathing, fishing, or simply lounging by the water with your favorite book. Kayaks are welcome, giving you the opportunity to explore the calm, crystal-clear waters of Seneca Lake up close. Whether you’re dipping your toes in the water or watching the evening stars twinkle overhead, this lakefront setting offers a peaceful sanctuary from the bustle of daily life.

Lolly’s Cottage is an excellent choice for nature lovers who want to combine the charm of a historic home with the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes. Its location offers the best of both worlds—privacy and quiet, but also proximity to the region’s celebrated wineries, local dining, and outdoor activities.

Wine enthusiasts will appreciate being just a short drive from some of the Finger Lakes’ finest vineyards, including Dano’s, Stone Cat, Hector Wine Company, Forge Cellars, Shalestone Vineyards, and Standing Stone Vineyards. Spend your days sampling award-winning wines and your evenings relaxing back at your lakefront vacation home, enjoying the gentle lapping of the lake against the shore.

For those who enjoy dining out, the area offers plenty of charming local restaurants where you can savor the flavors of Finger Lakes cuisine. The peaceful rural roads and nearby Finger Lakes National Forest provide excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll surrounded by fall foliage or summer greenery, depending on the season.

If you’re seeking a lakefront vacation home that combines rustic charm, stunning lake views, and proximity to some of the Finger Lakes’ best attractions, Lolly’s Cottage is the ideal choice. Whether you’re planning a quiet retreat, a wine country adventure, or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, this peaceful cottage promises an unforgettable experience. Book your stay today and discover the magic of the Finger Lakes from the comfort and charm of Lolly’s Cottage, your perfect home away from home.

Prohibited: No fires allowed of any kind. This home does not have a fire pit- please do not have a fire on the beach, or in the charcoal pit. No pets. No candles. No smoking.

Suggestions:
4 wheel drive recommended
Drive slowly through the working vineyards to reduce dust.
Favorite places: Dano’s, Stone Cat, Hector Wine Co., Forge Cellars, Shalestone Vineyards, Standing Stone Vineyards

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting.  The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time.  This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note: 
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes. 
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

Property Details Property Details
  • Boat Lift: Not Available
  • Lake Frontage: 100' (Natural)
  • Nearest Launch: Lodi Point Marine Park (5 miles)
  • Vehicle Parking: 2 Spaces
  • Dock: 5' x 70' (Permanent) - Boats are not able to tie to the dock.
  • Slope of Lot: Gradual
  • Steps to Beach: 10
  • Stairs to Property: 31
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Lake

Bed and Bath Bed and Bath
  • Bedroom 1 - Double - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 - Double - Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 - Double - Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Combo Tub Shower - First Floor (Claw Foot Tub/Shower Combo)

Amenities 24 Amenities
  • Accessibility Wheelchair Inaccessible
  • Coffee Maker
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Grill ( Propane)
  • Internet ( Wireless)
  • Microwave
  • Minimum Age Limit ( 25)
  • Non-motorized watercraft ( 2 Open 1-Person Kayaks, 2 1-Person Closed Kayaks)
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Covered Porch
  • Linens provided
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Towels provided

Reviews Rating 5 (24) Reviews
Rating 5
Seeing wildlife while sitting on the porch watching a rainstorm come over the lake.
Joan C - Stay Date: 7/17/2025
Rating 5
Overall - amazing. Rustic charm was so nice. I'll do another FLPP vaca soon.
Stephen W - Stay Date: 9/1/2024
Rating 5
One suggestion
One suggestion I have is to add a table on the porch. We loved everything but wanted to eat breakfast on the porch. Thank you.
Caitlin B - Stay Date: 8/23/2024
Rating 5
Love Lolly’s Cottage. Enjoyed the lake, kayaks, porch and the feeling of being secluded and surrounded by nature. My happy place.
Joan - Stay Date: 7/24/2024
Rating 5
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Had an absolutely wonderful 5 days at this cottage. The porch is an ideal place to enjoy a sunset with a glass of wine. Incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Lots of privacy since the cottage is nestled in a hollow part of the hill that leads down to the shore. Cottage was well stocked with everything you and your family would need. Plenty of room in the cottage too. No TV, but that was fine with me. Great place for swimming and kayaking. The access road to it goes directly thru a working vineyard (Caywood Vineyards) and that was pretty cool. Definitely 5 stars.
Steve W from Rochester, NY - Stay Date: 9/1/2024
Rating 5
I really enjoyed my week long hiatus at this cottage with my family. We had such pleasant sleep, listening to the lake most nights, and the first 2 mornings it was a thunderstorm and the rain sounded so satisfying hitting the tin roof and deck top outside of the window. The bedding was all comfortable, I was impressed how comforting the pillow was. It was delightful peering out the bedroom window and feeling the breeze. The overhead and additional fans were very useful at keeping the place cool. At times we had to close all the windows to lock out the heat and retain the cool and lever times we had to lock out the cool at night, the heater in the common space was very effective at warming up all of downstairs area. I really enjoyed the music played by local stations on the radio. Also had fun with some of the games provided in the hutch. We spent so much of our time looking out at the lake, enjoying the view and the changes of the lake and skyshow from day to day. Some days the lakeshore was bombarded with relentless whitetop waves and other days the lake was so still and quiet it was eerie. The sunsets were a highlight daily and it was a great to observe the stars from the dock at night. It was a powerful perspective of the lake and sky. We were fortunate to occupy the property during Independence day and there were fireworks to be seen from across the lake which was entertaining. The property itself was more beautiful than I expected, with the wild flowers and foliage, berry bushes and smooth rocky beach. One of the nicest rocky beaches I've ever walked on. The tall grass along the lakes bottom was more than I expected but it didn't stop us from enjoying the water and the kayaks provided in the shed. We kayaked to Cayman Point and had a pleasant time swimming off the shore where there was no tall grass in the water to grab your leg. Back at the cottage, the kitchen was spacious and clean, and had all but a couple of items we needed. My family and I didn't want to leave this property, so I do look forward to returning and visiting more of the local attractions and wineries.
Tony - Stay Date: 6/28/2024
Rating 5
Peaceful
The cottage was rustic but clean with some very cool old features. Driving through the vineyard was gorgeous but the rest of the driveway was a little sketchy. The steps down to the house were ok for us but I wouldn't want to see my parents do them. When you open the doors to the deck its just amazing. The view of the dock and lake were so beautiful! We watched a storm from the deck and it was perfect!
Christina W - Stay Date: 5/24/2024
Rating 5

Love Lolly’s Cottage.  Great spot to escape from the world.  Borders on the Finger Lakes National Forest.  Saw Eagles every day.

Joan C from Buffalo, New York - Stay Date: 7/28/2023
Rating 5
Loved this little cottage

Such a nice stay - I was a little apprehensive with some of the older reviews but the property managers really thought of everything, even additional fans for each sleeping space and gourmet coffee. Super clean everywhere. Great location right behind Caywood Winery. I'm not a fan of air conditioning so I loved the many screened windows and fresh air - it was a bit hot going to bed but the temps cooled off quickly and were in the 50s. Hearing the water lapping the shore was lovely. The dock was amazing and I appreciated the kayaks - actually tried paddling for the first time while here. Kids/teens would love it. It was a steep hike to get to and from the cottage from the parking spots and those with any mobility issues would have extreme difficulty. The switchback right before the property is intimidating but my brother managed it with his Silverado and my little truck was fine.

Megan C from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 8/17/2023
Rating 5

Such a cute place. The dock was amazing and I loved that watercraft was available for our use. Very comfy inside and extremely clean. Great location literally behind Caywood Winery. A bit difficult to get from the parking to the property due to the steep decline - need to have good knees and mobility to get down, esp carrying anything. I would stay again!

Megan C from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 8/17/2023
Rating 5

This place was perfect for our weekend stay. It was clean. We loved the porch! We hope to come back. 

Mary C from Fairport, New York - Stay Date: 6/23/2023
Rating 5
Corporate Promos

Location was as anticipated. Stairs to property had supporting rebar protruding above stair line - potential for serious injury. 2 rolls of toilet paper for 4 women over 40?? Way to much corporate reminder stuff in the house; far more than any hotel! 7 pieces in the kitchen, 4 in the bathroom, a book and 2 other pieces in the living room and cards in all bedrooms. Much to much. Otherwise, view was awesome, deck and dock lovely. Word to future renters - bring EVERYTHING from salt and sugar to coffee and tea and especially Toilet Paper!!!

Katharina M from Washington, Vermont - Stay Date: 5/26/2023
Rating 5

While the address shows up when entering in GPS, recommend providing a little more detail about the road leading to the cottage. If not familiar with the area, feels like you are driving down the wrong road as you immediately turn off the main road and into a vineyard.  Otherwise had a fantastic stay! 

Megan K from Raleigh, North Carolina - Stay Date: 6/26/2022
Rating 5
The cottage was cute and simple. The view was beautiful and relaxing!
Holly B from Reading, PA - Stay Date: 8/17/2022
Rating 5
relaxing, quiet, great location on the lake

We loved our stay. The property is in the woods behind a vineyard with your own private dock. Beautiful views, lots of things to do (kayaks, swimming if you are so inclined, exploring wine country, hiking). The house is clean with a rustic appeal, tons of natural light, nice kitchen and basic amenities. We plan on returning. Our only issue was that we had a bee and wasp problem which was likely a seasonal thing. Somehow they were finding their way into the house. Finger Lakes Premier Properties was very responsive, calling us daily to keep tabs on the situation.

David K from New York, New York - Stay Date: 5/23/2020

Thank you for your recent stay and for the kind words about our staff. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and we hope to host you again. 

Finger Lakes Premier Properties staff
Posted: 9/2/2021
Rating 5
Lolly

This cottage is very rustic. Not a place for someone who can’t walk stairs. The bathtub was extremely small and very hard to get in and out of. There was no television. There were things to do in the water in the shed by the lake. There is no ladder on the dock but its not very deep so you can walk back to shore. The beds are very comfortable and the porch was a great place to watch the sunset.

Carrie D - Stay Date: 8/1/2021
Rating 5
Exactly as described

Property was exactly as advertised. It was a great location and we enjoyed being able to disconnect and relax. Simple and clean living!

Kristen B - Stay Date: 7/25/2021
Rating 5
Great Vacay Off The Grid

If social distancing is what you’re looking for this is it.

Stacey F - Stay Date: 9/4/2020
Rating 5
Ideal Finger Lakes Stay!

Lolly's Cottage was rustic and beautiful. Was absolutely perfect for our memorial day weekend getaway. It was unseasonably chilly while we were there but there were multiple heaters available for each room. Sunsets were gorgeous and morning coffee out on the private dock was incredibly serene. We rolled into Caywood vineyards (which is literally up the road from the cottage) an hour before check in and had an incredible wine tasting and a glass of champagne. Beds were comfortable, and the cottage was just very lovely overall. Important to note there isn't a stove, just an electric range (and grill outside). Also a bit of a windy dirt road to get down to the cottage itself. We also brought our own water for cooking / drinking but used the water there for dishes, showering etc. Just a personal taste thing, the woman from Finger Lake's rental informed me the water was potable. If you and your party know what you're in for, I think it's one of the best places to stay in the finger lakes. Very much plan on going back.

Sean M - Stay Date: 5/29/2021
Rating 5
A Private Seneca Lake Experience!

This is the perfect place to relax and slow down. We loved it and absolutely recommend it!

Claudia S from Hoboken, New Jersey - Stay Date: 8/15/2020
Rating 5

Wonderful location, great house - perfect vacation.

Katherine C from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Stay Date: 6/20/2020
Rating 5

Beautiful scenery, served its purpose of allowing the family to get together.

Cynthia V from Strongsville, Ohio - Stay Date: 6/25/2020
Rating 5

Beautiful, secluded spot when you need to get away from the world!

Joan C - Stay Date: 7/29/2020
Rating 5
July 2019 Stay

Staying at Lolly's Cottage was wonderful. The cottage is beautifully appointed and has the most stunning view from the large front covered porch to the amazing private beach and dock. The cottage has no insulation nor A/C so it is very rustic in that sense and we were grateful for the ceiling fans. It is a single lane dirt road with some tight switch backs to the property, we had no problem in our mid size SUV. Do not drive past the parking area and the path with stairs down to the house is to the left. The bedrooms upstairs are cute and separated by privacy walls and doors but note that the walls do not go all the way to the ceiling. This is great for airflow but not privacy. We were there for a girls weekend so this was not an issue for us. There are kayaks and floats to use and beach chairs. There is no oven, but you have a nice grill to use and stove top. Great location close to many wineries. We could have easily just stayed at the cottage enjoying the lake and sitting on the porch at night. Just beautiful, I would absolutely stay here again. Finger Lakes Premier Properties was a please to work with.

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