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The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
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The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Romulus cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The French Cottage: "Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!" Romulus
445617

About the area

Map
Romulus, NY

What's nearby

  • Buttonwood Grove Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Ithaca College - 37 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Cornell University - 42 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 43 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Italian kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cayuga Lake and Buttonwood Grove Winery. Goose Watch Winery and Thirsty Owl Wine Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The French Cottage: Perfect Lakeside Family Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time while staying at this cottage. We really loved being right on the lake and having 4 kayaks for the family to use. My boys loved taking nightly kayak adventures after dinner and fishing right off the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June vaca

This house was perfect for our family of 4! We absolutely loved the location right on the lake and used the kayaks and fire pit. We saw beautiful sunrises and enjoyed the peacefulness of the lake during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Great place to stay on the lake, close to breweries and wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, exactly as listed

Perfect location and exactly as listed. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucyna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay

house was perfect - well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing weekend

Nice property, parking is tight ( 2 trucks and boat trailers) dock could use some attention
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Place was clean, air conditioning worked great (brand new split units), kayaks were perfect, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobbi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

This was perfect for our Bachelorette weekend! Clean and comfortable with amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend Get Away

Enjoyed a nice long weekend with family up on Cayuga lake. Very relaxing, beautiful weather exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French cottage

Well appointed. lovely property! The only thing that could have been better was the weather! Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakehouse

Great location and very quiet. The house was comfy and the amenities were appreciated. Being right on the lake was amazing and the provided kayaks were wonderful to pop out on the lake at any given time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We loved the house, very spacious and comfortable. Great views! Definetly enjoyed being out on the deck and dock. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eber V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Views

The property is very clean, easy access and great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French cottage beauty

Lake views stunning… clean and comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage in a great location.

Cute cottage. Nice to have kayaks. Had all the basic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family weekend

Finger lakes region is a unique place with plenty to offer. This lake house was clean updated with all lake house essentials kayaks, floaties and barbecue grill. Located central cayuga wine country between downtown Seneca Falls and Ithaca. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

We had an amazing stay at the French Cottage! Two families of 3 stayed together so 4 adults and 2 children and it was perfect. The cottage is so charming. It was impeccably clean. Seriously so impressive! The kitchen is well stocked with basically every cooking gadget or appliance you could need along with tons of serving platters, dishes etc. We cooked at home in the morning and evenings and it worked out great. The washer and dryer came in handy as well. We loved using the kayaks, the suitcase holders in each room are such nice touches and the view from the deck is perfection. Super friendly neighbors were an added bonus! We were also so close to our 2 fav wineries in the area- Buttonwood and Six Eighty. Thanks for a great family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mini getaway

My husband and I decided on a last minute honey moon. Our only regret was not staying longer! We had so much fun visiting tons of wineries, sitting by the lake and fishing, and just relaxing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us- we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We loved the house as well as the lake view and access. Everything was clean and well-taken care of. We didn’t have any issues where we needed to contact the owners. The only complaint we had is that there weren’t more food options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Wine Trip

The house was in a perfect location for our girls wine trip. Booking and checking in was easy. The street was quiet and peaceful. We were able to have a boat pick us up from the dock. The weather didn’t allow us time to enjoy the outside amenities, but there are kayaks for use and a fire pit. Excellent stay that we all very much enjoyed! The house was clean and ready for our check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, upstairs very warm Air Conditioner did not work.

Friendship trip was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful lake getaway

The house was the perfect location for our Finger Lakes vacation. Being right in the water made for beautiful views morning and night, as well as easy access to the water to kayak and swim. The house had everything we needed, including chairs to use on the deck and at the water's edge. After exploring the Finger Lakes during the day, we enjoyed coming "home" to the lake house. neesed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay on Cayuga

Lovely house that was perfectly appointed for us. Clean, fun, not too “precious” with delicate things everywhere. Weather was beautiful as was the view property managers were over quick to fix a leaky pipe and a hornets nest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in the Finger Lakes

My wife and I had our first trip to the Finger Lakes. We wanted a waterfront property and found this house available. It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a great trip. Unfortunately the weather turned cold and rainy a few days so we only had one day to enjoy the back deck and the views. The property isn't in town and we liked that the area around it wasn't very populated. Nice and quiet stay. The property managers kept us informed on all matters and we didn't need them for anything but feel like they were available if we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

There was a pee stain on mattress cover so we did not use it

Otherwise house was very clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021