Duckingham Cottage: relaxing lakefront cottage on Waneta Lake with large yard

A welcoming, fun and relaxing lakefront cottage to fulfill your lake house vacation dreams, Duckingham Cottage has 75’  lakefront that will entertain any type of vacation! Whether you are looking for relaxation or fun, this 3 bedroom lake house will not disappoint!

Featuring an indoor bar / entertainment room, wood burning stove in the living room, rear porch with grill and patio set, 50’ dock, pedal boat, canoe, kayaks, lakeside fire pit and beautiful views all year long, this property alone has plenty of ways to enjoy your vacation without even having to leave!

A fully furnished cottage, you'll be able to cook your own meals in the newly renovated galley kitchen.  The living room entertainment area has a cable TV / smart TV's, wireless speaker system, and gaming consoles along with a section couch and doors that open to the outdoor deck.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 7 persons comfortably.  Bedroom 1 is off of the Living Room and has a King size bed.  Bedroom 2 is just outside the Bathroom door and has a Queen bed.  Bedroom 3 is located next to Bedroom 2 and has a Double/Twin bunk combo.  The stacked washer and dryer are tucked away in the closet of Bedroom 3 and guests are welcome to use these to do laundry during their stay.  The bathroom is a full bath and has a tub/shower combination.

Rain trying to ruin your vacation?  The converted garage / bar / entertainment room is where the fun is at! This room is equipped with a bar/with stools, cable TV, blender, basic bar essentials, a half fridge/freezer and a 4 chair table, with convenient French door access to the backyard.

A perfect retreat for your next vacation, any time of the year! In the summer, enjoy all sorts of in-the-sun fun on the water, or hiking the gorge, fishing on the lake, or relaxing barbecues. Don’t miss out on the fall season, and take in the stunning fall foliage while wine tasting at all the local wineries, or sipping your favorite microbrew from the many area breweries; enjoy those warm fire pits on a cool night, or just relaxing indoors with a blanket and book or games. During the winter months, enjoy the peace and quiet of a cold and still day, ice fishing or skating just off our shoreline, Waneta Lake’s Ice Derby, or skiing and indoor entertainments just a short drive away.

Easy, level access throughout the whole property make this a perfect retreat for those with difficulty getting around! Just one step into the house and 3 steps off the back porch, or 1 step off the back of the garage, are the only steps needed on the entire property, even the dock!

Whether there are 2 of you or 7, you'll find Duckingham Cottage to be just the right amount of space, and the perfect location, for that couple days of relaxation that you have been looking for.

*Air conditioning is provided with mini split units in main living areas and master bedroom (the two additional bedrooms have fans but no AC)
*A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest.

**We ask that renters to be over the age of 25. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with the request that the renting party is over the age of 25.
**ABSOLUTELY NO pets or animals allowed at any time. Anyone found to be in violation, will be asked to leave immediately and/or charged an additional fee
**NO PARTIES allowed at any time.
**Smoking prohibited except in outdoor areas.
**Guest must comply with maximum occupancy at all times.  No Exceptions.  Only 7 guests allowed
**Parking for 4 vehicles only.

**Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking

**Lake conditions are not guaranteed and are non refundable

**DOCK USEAGE:
This home has a seasonal dock which is not available for use from October to Mid-May.  Seasonal docks are made for loading/offloading passengers only and cannot be used to secure watercraft overnight or for any length of time.
Guest assumes liability for use of the dock and assumes responsibility and liability for damages done to the dock during their stay, whether the damage is done by their watercraft or the guest themselves.

**Seasonal amenities: kayaks, canoes, paddle boat and some outdoor furniture is available seasonally and is often available for use from mid-May to October only