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Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace
Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet

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Waterfront cottage nestled in a quiet, secluded bay on beautiful Oneida Lake. This cozy, well stocked space is best for a couple, or a family of 3 or 4 with small children. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and water sports from a 100-foot aluminum dock. Guests can bring one boat to the rental. A small boat can be tied to the dock (approximately 2-foot water depth), or to a mooring further out (approximately 4-foot water depth). There is parking available for two vehicles and one small boat trailer. On-site kayak, canoe, and small boat launch.

Experience the outdoors by cooking on an outdoor propane Blackstone 36" flat top griddle, dining on the lakeside deck with a four person dining table/umbrella, and enjoy breathtaking sunsets in the lounge chairs with shade umbrella. Portable fish fillet table available.

The cottage has 2 bedrooms. One has a queen bed. The other has twin bunks and a sit/stand desk for remote, lake view working. Quality linens are provided. The kitchen is well stocked for those who like to cook, with counter seating for three. Keurig. Blender. Crock-pot. Newer luxury vinyl and porcelain tile flooring throughout, county water, propane heater, electric kitchen stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, 1 small bathroom, single shower, living room smart TV for your apps, Wi-Fi.

WOODEN GAZEBO/DECK:
The wooden, enclosed, lakeside gazebo on the adjacent property is not shared with neighbors. It is available for cottage guests to enjoy. This quaint little building, with wrap-around lake views, has a queen sleeper futon sofa inside, and lounge chairs outside to relax and unwind.

PARKING:
Maximum of two cars in the driveway, and one small boat trailer on the adjacent lawn.

Sample of Nearby Attractions:
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
Turning Stone Event Center
Vernon Downs Racing/Casino
U-Pick Blueberries
Grace Tyler Estate Vineyard
Carrier Dome
Eforea Spa at Tailwater Lodge
Verona Beach and Green Lakes State Parks
Oswego County Recreation Trail
Godfrey Point Boat Launch
320 Miles Groomed Snowmobile Trails

PLEASE NOTE:
4 person maximum at all times (including day guests) due to there being a septic system. Pitching a tent in the yard is not permissible.

Property manager

Traci

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (47 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Bernhards Bay, NY

What's nearby

  • Oneida Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Destiny USA - 32 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Syracuse University - 35 min drive - 47.2 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 39 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Turning Stone Casino - 40 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Regional Transportation Center - 33 min drive
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeshore Pizza - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Fisher Bay Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Headlights & Grills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joa's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borio's Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Oneida Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Plymouth Island and Dickinson Island. Oneida Fish Hatchery and Constantia Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cardinal Cottage - Oneida lake waterfront with dock, captivating views, quiet Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allyson s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy cottage
stay was very enjoyable. Rainy and windy most of the time, so we were inside mostly, We still enjoyed our stay as cottage was so pleasant. My husband enjoyed so much he said he could live there year round.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us!
We have family right up the road so this cottage is perfect for our summer visit! Very clean and very comfortable!! Perfect for our family of 4!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oneida Lake Getaway
Perfect in every way!! We had family stay there while visiting and they loved it!! Very welcoming and comfortable!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Cozy little cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Nice property directly on the water. Great dock for small boat. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

PATRICK H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Nice place a little bit smaller than I thought but very nice great location for fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good cottage!
We enjoyed our stay here. The cottage is clean and all the property is under a good care. Especially, we (and our youngsters) liked the gazebo, well equipped for the rest and pleasantness.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Very clean, well kept and quiet. Accurate description on VRBO website listing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaca on the lake
We had a blast at this cozy cottage on such a beautiful lake! We enjoyed the great sunsets and had fun visiting the suggested attractions. The host,Traci, was super responsive and attentive. Would definitely come back! I can only imagine how pretty the fall foliage will be in autumn!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cardinal Cottage
Cardinal Cottage is right on the water. We were able to enjoy this beautiful property. Traci has thought of everything. Beautiful decorated
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed relaxation
Picturesque little cottage located with a water front view. Much need break from work spent every morning enjoying a coffee while looking out at the water. It is off the beaten path but still close enough to explore all the sides of the lake. Loved our stay and the host always responded quickly to any questions we had. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tricia
Our stay was very nice. House was very clean. Our real only complaint was the Wi-Fi was in an out the whole time. Otherwise it was a very nice place. I thought it might’ve been a little tight for the four of us but it was perfect. We would revisit this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best in every way
You simply can't go wrong with this booking! My family stayed there, and my children (ages 7 & 11) never even wanted to leave the property. They especially loved the peddleboat which we didn't even know was there till we booked. It's a clean, quaint house on a quiet lake spot. The host goes out of her way to make you feel at home. She left a snack basket with things that everyone in my family loved and even checks in via messaging throughout your stay to make sure all is well. The neighbors are also very nice, with two sweet dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and charming
Awesome updated cottage! I am a clean freak and this place was spotless. Everything was intentionally placed… from a wardrobe closet in the master to a hook to put your towel outside the shower. Basket of snacks, soap, little makeup removal wipes, k-cups for the Keriug etc. The lake view was gorgeous. There is plenty of space on the deck, by the fire pit, right on the edge of the lake the other little dwelling with mini deck. The inside of the cottage itself is small, but perfect for our family of 3. Shower and bathroom are a bit of a tight squeeze but manageable….that’s the only thing that I can even critique. We loved it and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gret Work-cation Stay!
Had a nice stay at this cozy cottage. Our biggest concern was the bathroom as there were no pictures of it on VRBO. However, no issue as the bathroom was in line with the rest of the cottage (i.e. not the Ritz, but we were not expecting the Ritz). Upon arrival, we were met by the owner's wife who could not have been more gracious over our stay. For example, she allowed use of their paddleboat & single-person kayak. She also provided a fishing rod. There were also rafts and a small umbrella available. The front deck of the cottage has a full picnic table with an umbrella which is not pictured. Also not pictured are 4 (plastic) Adirondack chairs by the fire ring (for which wood was available during our stay). We moved 2 chairs to the end of the dock for happy hour several nights. While mosquitoes were an issue after sunset, prior to sunset, we did not have any issue. Of course, at a lake they were expected. And, you always have to gazebo, complete with a small cable TV, to avail you of them. As we were on a "workcation", wifi was vital to us. We did have a glitch on the first day with spotty wifi which was quickly resolved with the owner providing a "Orbi" for better reception (wifi provided is via the owner's home behind the cottage). Once rectified, we only had one other issue our entire stay. The wifi works from the gazebo as well. The main bedroom has been painted blue and is not the spotty yellow shown in the current picture. The 2nd bedroom's "L" configuration is tight with 2 twin beds. We used it for storage, so it was not an issue. Both the main bedroom & living area have window A/C units with remotes that worked well. The listing states coin laundry, but there is no laundry facilities on site. You would have to drive to town for a Laundromat. The kitchen is stocked with all the necessary utensils. The only things that we brought that were necessary were wine glasses and a cookie sheet for making a pizza. Speaking of wine, the Grace Tyler winery is only a mile away and they have live music on Fri evenings. Is there a mothball smell as others reported? Yes, at the start, but quite honestly you get used to it (or at least we did) and it sort of adds to the character (note: the owner did tell us that she used to use mothballs over the winter prior to the cottage's recent insulation to prevent mice from entering). Bottom line, this place offers such an exceptional value we are contemplating a fall foliage return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Great amenities, quiet neighborhood, beautiful views. No notes.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!!!
Traci is a great host!she responds so quickly and thought of every detail! Everything was so spotless and the cottage is just adorable.We had a beautiful weekend and enjoyed time on deck and inside the cozy cardinal cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
The cardinal cottage was a perfect get away for my wife and I, the area is nice and quiet and the cottage it is everything you could ask for. Will absolutely be returning to Onieda in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer at Cardinal Cottage - 2nd time
This was our second year at this beautiful cottage on the lake. We had an awesome time again! We love relaxing by the lake and hopefully can do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another enjoyable visit
We had a great stay for a second time. The host was very responsive and checked on us. The cottage is small but well appointed for our stay with two small kiddos. We enjoyed coffee/hot tea on the decks, cooking breakfast on the Blackstone grill and taking the pedal boat to the nearby park and playground.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very restful place to decompress and relax
We enjoyed getting away from the noise and bustle of city life to a peaceful, quiet area along Lake Oneida. What we loved about the place: 1) Cleaned immaculately. 2) stable wi-fi. 3) fully stocked kitchen. 4) wonderful deck to hang out on and eat. 5) quiet outside surroundings filled with rabbits, geese, chipmunks, and ducks. 6) very attentive owner who made communicated clearly and quickly. 7) Lots of things to do relatively close by and pretty good restaurant. A few things we found no so great: 1) There is no dining room table but only a table on the deck outside. When it was hot or raining, we had to make do eating on TV trays. 2) The doors to the bedrooms do not fully close which might be a privacy issue for those with kids or another couple staying there. 3) The gas grill was inoperable due to a leaky hose. We had to cook our steaks in a pan in the kitchen (which set off the fire alarms). 4) I know it cannot be helped by there are insects everywhere outside and sometimes in the cabin: spiders, gnats, and mosquitos. This is part of lake life, but it was extreme on days after it rained. Overall, we were very glad we came here. It was just what we needed to unwind and spend time together without a lot of people or commotion. Thank you, Traci!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage
Beautiful little cottage! It was very clean, stocked with essentials, host was quick to respond, nice long deck to tie our boat up to. Very quiet location and beautiful views!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway for our Anniversary
Online pictures were accurate but didn't really convey the comfort & hominess of Cardinal Cottage. Traci thought of everything you might need when being away from home--the kitchen was stocked with pots, pans & utensils, making cooking easy & there was shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap in the shower. There was even a welcome basket of snacks--which was delicious and appreciated! Everything was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We had one very windy & rainy day but it was so nice to be inside the cottage just watching it through all of the living room windows. Great views, since you are directly on the lake and we enjoyed cider and board games on the deck and wine on the dock. Communication with Traci was easy and she was quick to respond. Checking in & out was a breeze. We agreed with other reviewers who mentioned the hot water issue but since it was mentioned, we were prepared for it. And the comfort of the cottage, for us, far outweighed any minor inconvenience that staggering showers may have caused. Cardinal Cottage is definitely someplace we would like to visit again--so beautiful in the fall but we think a summer visit might also be fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most quiet serene vacation I’ve ever had!
I wanted a quiet house right on the water for vacation and this place delivered by a load! The pictures don’t even come close to doing this property justice. Fully equipped with everything we could possibly need for our stay, even snacks! We thoroughly enjoyed our time here even with rain everyday. We would absolutely do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic cottage on the water
We enjoyed our stay immensely and everything was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022