Grande chambre 10 Retraite de famille dans ce calme Cove

If you are looking for a jewel of a vacation retreat that can accommodate a large family gathering, I can't imagine a better place. A large house plus two cottages, this beautiful property was perfect for our gathering of family and friends. Living quarters are spacious, clean, modern and everything works, including the WiFi. Two fire pits, three outdoor grills, three kitchens; everything you need you will find in multiples!

Accessibility is easy, a simple turn off of Rte. 54. Ample parking, including overflow parking, is provided. For shopping, Penn Yan is only about 10 minutes away to the north, the Village of Hammondsport about 15 minutes to the south. The Switz Inn Restaurant, a personal favorite, is about 8 minutes to the south and there are, of course, the wineries; and it's Keuka Lake, only the most beautiful lake in the world! The local people are friendly and the scene is laid back. We quickly became lake people. The owner, Brian, a true gentleman, was in the area and was always available if needed.

The kids caught many fish right off the ends of the two piers and they loved the warm Keuka water. Much fun was had by all using the kayaks and the canoe, which were provided. The kids (and I) had hours of fun with the floating platform, perfecting their diving, goofy diving, cannonball and one-legger techniques.

The property is located on the eastside of Keuka Lake, so we enjoyed a beautiful sunset each evening; after dark a spectacular, starlit sky, completing the feeling that we were in paradise.

A wonderful time was had by all. It was a blast and we didn't want it to end. We highly and most enthusiastically recommend Brian and his lakeside paradise!

We can't wait to do it again!

Marty Maloney

At the outset, I'd like to note that there were 19 members of my family revisiting Keuka Lake for the first time in 14 years for a big matriarchal birthday celebration and to show the next generation what "Lake Living" is all about :-) So, we had very high hopes for this particular vacation.

This property and its owner did NOT disappoint! It offered the perfect amount of space for us to split up into different homes based on specific family needs. Each house was spectacular in its own right - each had its own full slew of amenities and could be lived in by itself (full bath, several beds, full kitchen, working Wi-Fi, television, grill, etc.). Each house was in great condition, and the amount of table space both up at the big house and down by the water was spot on. Very close to Penn Yan, not far from Hammondsport, LOTS of wineries, restaurants, breweries, and scenery to be enjoyed. The Olney Place was also an AWESOME market/deli to have within a stone's throw.

Add in two separate docks, a floating dock, and an incredibly reliable owner who answered our every question and need, and you have yourselves a winner, folks!

Thank you, Brian, for helping to create a lifetime of memories for us and our children and, most especially, our Mom, who literally said it was the best vacation she's ever had (and that's who we went up there for) !!!!!

We could not have asked for a better set up and experience for our large family’s vacation. Brian’s place was well maintained and the three separate houses have us the perfect amount of space for being together (or apart if needed!). Having three kitchens to work with was wonderful! The waterfront area and docks are perfect for enjoying the lake and have a wonderful view of the sunset. The cove is really nice. We had an extremely hot week but the AC worked great and kept us cool for sleeping. We had pretty much everything we needed for cooking (utensils, pots and pans, grilling accessories, etc) and also really enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board. Brian was extremely responsive and attentive to any questions that we had. If you are looking for a retreat space for a large group I would highly recommend Brian’s property.

We had a wonderful time. Celebrated my mom's 80th. There were 24 of us and the property was perfect for our group. Brian was so helpful with any questions we had. Any problems he was right there to fix it. The view was amazing from all of the houses. The beds were very comfortable. Watkins Glen State Park was definitely a must see. The waterfalls were amazing. So many wineries in the area. Only wish we would have stayed longer.

We had a large group and stayed for a week. It was a perfect and beautiful location on the lake and the houses were spacious and clean. The owner has mentioned he recently bought it but had already made many improvements. There was plenty of room for our group and we enjoyed using the kayaks and canoe that came with the house. There was a fire pit and picnic tables. The house is located near the town of Penn Yan which has many restaurants and a grocery store. We used our bikes daily on the street which ran alongside the lake and had very little traffic. The owner was accommodating and easy to work with. We would recommend this property to others, especially if you have a large group.