We had a wonderful week at Blue Oars! The house was exceptionally clean and the recent renovations were beautiful. The attention to detail in every room of this house is spectacular. Every amenity you could possibly think of was here at the house; in hindsight we realize all we really needed to pack was clothes and food! From beach towels to cooking spray to extra pillows and blankets, the house was equipped with everything we might need during our stay. We have stayed at a lot of rental properties and know it is not always like this, so we were duly impressed and grateful.
The house is in an excellent location mere steps from the water, and there was ample room for my family to launch kayaks (which we rented from nearby Reagan's), our paddleboard, fish (caught tons of small mouth bass), swim, and relax. Watching the sunrise over the eastern side of the lake was a highlight. To say it was peaceful is an understatement. We all enjoyed some much-needed R&R while in Himrod.
We took brief trips to Geneva for lunch (recommend Fry Bird!), Watkins Glen for dinner (Kookalarocs), and visits to wineries (Barnstormer on Tues evenings is a great family-friendly experience, and Lakewood's wines are all exceptional). The Showboat right down the street is great for quick and tasty bites, and it's right on the water.
Dan was very responsive prior to our trip, and made himself available while we were there. He had some great recommendations for places to eat and things to do while on our trip. He was very easy to work with.
We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for some peaceful down time on the water. We will be back!