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Fair Haven Family Cottage

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Property grounds
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

About this property

Entire place

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

Fair Haven Family Cottage

Our cottage is a quaint 3 bedroom home on a private extension of Ingersoll Dr. with private access and a little beach in Blind Sodus Bay.

This has been our family cottage for over 15 years and we are excited to share it with you! There is a window AC unit in the main living area, but no Central Air. Every room has ceiling fans and additional fans in them. If you keep the windows and doors closed the house does stay relatively cool.

Kitchen includes coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, stove, air fryer and kitchen utensils (pot and pans, etc).

A beautiful backyard overlooking the water with plenty of room for yard games and a huge fire pit for evening s’mores! (Wood is not provided).

There is a propane grill on the porch for use.

We recommend bringing a pop up tent for some shade in the back yard as there is not much coverage from the sun.

In the shed we have a Paddle Boat you're welcome to use.
There is an air compressor to blow up rafts as well so you can float around in the water!

Cell phone service is spotty right at the house, if you walk up the road just a little you have service and text messages seem to work fine.

High Speed Internet is available at the house, as well as a Roku to login to your personal streaming programs.

There are two outdoor security camera's on the property, one in the front of the house and one in the back.

Property manager

Cathlin Partyka

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Fair Haven Family Sterling
Fairhaven Family/fishing Cottage
Fair Haven Family Cottage Sterling
Fair Haven Family Cottage Private vacation home
Fair Haven Family Cottage Private vacation home Sterling

About the neighborhood

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Sterling, NY

What's nearby

  • Little Sodus Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fairpoint Marina - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • State University of New York-Oswego - 33 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Chimney Bluffs State Park - 38 min drive - 32.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Colloca Estate Winery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pleasant Beach Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Turtle Cove Resort & Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fullers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stick & Rudder Public House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fair Haven Family Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fair Haven Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fair Haven Family Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fair Haven Family Cottage located?

This family-friendly Sterling vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Little Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario, and West Barrier Bar County Park. Fairpoint Marina is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Fair Haven Family Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing quiet location
Nice little spot on the relaxing water. Walking distance to the winery was nice too! Family enjoyed it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ramesh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay.
Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy cottage with a great view of the lake!!
Had a wonderful time !! Such a beautiful place to stay. They had everything you need there. Can’t wait to go back next year!!Thank You so much !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place
Nice water! Clean and quite
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mj S., NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Had a wonderful time. Plenty of room for the eight of us. Cute little beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ed g., Goen Spey NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July
Great place , great location within walking distance to the winery !! also close to town and local stores,restaurants etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Loved the setup of the place the most. Right on the water with a big fire pit! Well stocked kitchen and bathroom, comfy beds, and close to many things! Bring your water shoes but the little beach was a nice bonus! Will be returning for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer fun!
We had a great time. Location was perfect for our Family Reunion at the state park. We also loved Porch Fest and the Winery.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lakefront property!
We visit the area once a twice a year to enjoy the amazing fishing that Lake Ontario offers. This is our first time staying at your property. We had a great time! The lakefront back yard was perfect for us to fish between the rain showers and the outdoor firepit was amazing....allowing us to relax and enjoy a couple of beers. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Summer Getaway
This rental location was perfect, the property was clean and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting by the camp fire at night and kayaking and fishing during the day. The owner was very helpful and replied to our questions very promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

igor o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The bay is very good for swimming and fishing. We got exactly what expected!
The property well maintained. The neighbors are friendly. We had no problems and just enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G., Sedalia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Very nice. greatly enjoyed the stay Home like
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Family Vacation!
This place was perfect! Sunsets, huge fire pit, nice entrance into water and perfect amount of land in back of house by water for our endless days of playing cornhole! Was so peaceful and relaxing and the weather was perfect everyday! The house was perfect size for our family of 8 and it was very cozy. We definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away
We had a wonderful stay in this cabin which is larger than the pictures make it appear. There was PLENTY of room for our family of 5. We really enjoyed fishing, swimming and boating in the lake. The paddle boat on the property was an extra bonus that my children really enjoyed. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of Lake FUN!
We were so pleased when we arrived. Everything was as advertised, a cute, cozy lakehouse! We enjoyed swimming, fishing, campfires and paddleboating. The house had Everything we needed and more! The house is located about 15 minutes to the Sterling Renaissance Faire!! It was a great stay and a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
This place was great.: A lot bigger inside than the pictures look. Access to the water was right outside the house. We had a great time. Very clean. I would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a family funeral to attend and family from out of town in Texas and Virginia needed a place where we could all stay together. This was awesome for what we needed with enough room and great outdoor space right on the water. They had everything we needed to cook, board games and paddle boats and a kayak to use. The out door fire pit was great to sit around by the fire in the evenings and unwind. We had a great time here and we are very grateful to the host for turning a sad rough time into an exceptional trip despite the reason we had to be here. We can’t wait to stay here again. My husband and son in law also caught fish in the lake which was a bonus!! Thank you for the great accommodations!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew w., Batavia, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time
was the first time doing something like this. It was a great way to start for the first time . we loved the place and want to book aging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with spectacular view!
We had an amazing time. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to my questions when I was booking. The house was very roomy, clean and enjoyable. The property was located on the lake and we were able to kayak daily or just float in the water. We enjoyed a campfire every night and beautiful sunsets. They property had plenty of room for us to play badminton and yard games. Our family had a wonderful time and we would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay to visit local businesses and fishing charter. “Fatal Attraction fishing charter”
The property was nicely located, and clean. The only odd issue for us was the owners ask that renters strip beds, wipe down kitchen, bathrooms etc. Not that that’s an issue as we would have anyway but then there is a cleaning fee. Maybe this is standard but overall loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., South Otselic, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation
This rental had so much that I didn't expect (good!!). Coffee, Splenda, sugar, spices, extra sheets, plenty of towls, pillows, comfortable beds, couches were good. We had a rainy week, so we utilized them. It was a very nice set up. Even though it was rainy alot, we utilized the paddle boat. My youngest definitely enjoyed the swimming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, nice setting
Very nice rental right on the water. The fire pit is huge, the yard is great for games and bird watching. Lack of WiFi not an issue for us. There is a musty odor that I’m sure was exacerbated by the heat/humidity but we had a great time. We were pleasantly surprised by the spacious rooms, much larger than the pics show.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location, Great Relaxing Stay
The location is perfect for relaxation. The bay feels secluded and there were few other people on the water. We saw swans, Canadian geese, loons. My husband caught an enormous Northern Pike (in a kayak). The swimming area is great for kids and elderly with a smooth entry. We were not able to locate an air conditioner, but I didn't even bother asking about it because the house stayed cool during our stay with the all of the fans and ceiling fans. Nice full kitchen, beds are comfy, plenty of towels. Would recommend 10/10. We will likely be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem
This was a hidden gem! Almost don’t want to write a review because it feels like a best kept secret. Although close to town and restaurants too. Was like being on the lake without the intensity of the waves. Very private and very quiet. Echoing many of the other reviews, the pictures don’t do it justice. Very family friendly with plenty of movies and games as well as a spacious lawn. The “beach” area was bigger than it looked as well although still somewhat small it was perfect for us. Fire pit was huge and we saw herons and eagles daily. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great placs
Clean and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024