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While Away Cottage

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Keuka Lake
    11 min drive
  • Keuka Lake State Park
    11 min drive
  • Keuka College
    15 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

While Away Cottage

3 Bedroom Home in a Rural Country Setting.
2021 Beautiful new home in the heart of the Finger Lakes. This fully furnished Cape Cod Cottage sleeps up to 6 adults with a hallway futon available for an additional 2 people. Enjoy a quiet vacation relaxing in a clean country environment with the stars brightening the night skies. The cottage sits on a small lot surrounded by trees on 3 sides on a narrow country road.

Enter in to enjoy a spacious living room with a gas fireplace to bring tranquility to your evening reading of your favorite book. Adjoining the living room is a bedroom and kitchen with a glass patio door opening out to a large deck overlooking a beautiful backyard where cookouts and yard games make for a great evening of connection with family and friends. The deck holds a luxury grill and fire table! The basement is full of entertainment for children and adults! From a cozy living/ fireplace area, to a pool table, and children's play area stocked with trikes, scooters, games, ect.. you're sure to While Away your time! Free Wifi available! There is no TV. 3 kayaks available on site with lifejackets! Yard games include Spike Ball, Corn Hole, Kan Jam, Ladder Golf, and Bocce Ball!

Local attractions are plentiful with Keuka Lake/Park and Garrett Chapel close by, Penn Yan 10 minutes away, Canandaigua 30 minutes, numerous wineries and Wine Trails, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, Edgewood Country Store nearby selling handstitched Mennonite and Amish quilts, and a small Mennonite book/binocular store directly across the street. Come, enjoy yourself, we would love to be a part of making your stay in the Finger Lakes as memorable as possible!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Keuka College. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Keuka Lake and 11 minutes from Oliver House Museum
While Away Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Penn Yan cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Lucille Martin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

While Away Cottage Cottage
While Away Cottage Penn Yan
While Away Cottage Cottage Penn Yan

While Away Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will rent again. Very nice house
2 couples, stayed there in mid November. House inside and out is practically brand new. Kitchen is well stocked, plenty of towels and linens. It was cold while we were there, but the outside deck is very large and spacious. Grill could use some help, and there are no TVs. Basement is a plus, but we didn't use it. Property manager lives right across the street and greeted us when we arrived to make sure everything was in order. When we come to the finger lakes, we will rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’re talking about renting again sometime!!
Everything they offered on line was true. They were very accommodating. I will say the coffee pot was dated with pot and Keurig. :-) My family were all adults and we were all very pleased. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey I., East Pembroke

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
The house was perfect and the neighborhood was quiet! The trees were beautiful this time of year. This was a perfect quiet getaway to spend time with family and enjoy the scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
This cottage was more like a home. Everything that you would want at your fingertips was there, plus so much more. Everything is super clean and updated and the owners are wonderful. We had a problem starting the fire pit, and with one phone call, the Ivan was there to replace the propane tank
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Everything was perfect! The house had everything we needed. Lots of extras! The furniture was cozy and comfortable! Great location! We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W., Paradise, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We had a perfect staym the house is FANTASTIC!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate place
Our stay was amazing. The place was newer, immaculate, and so cozy. The coffee bar was great. We spent lot of time on the patio enjoying the peace and quiet and taking in the backyard. Although we don’t have small children the finished playroom in the basement was adorable, and the air hockey and pool table was fun for us adults. It was the perfect place for a family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was clean and well appointed. (kitchen) Kids had fun playing games and reading books. We had heavy rain one day and the basement flooded but owners came quickly and resolved the problem. All in all, fun place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay
We had a great time at this property. The house was super clean and had everything you would need for a great stay. The owners even left us a little welcome basket complete with waffle mix and maple syrup...a very nice touch. So close to the lake, which we were looking for. A huge property, which the pictures don't do it justice. I wish I brought a badminton net! However, the owners have lots of outdoor games. My only suggestion (and this is a reach as everything was great) is that the fire pit (which we loved) is a little far away from the house and there were no chairs available, so we had to carry the deck chairs down to the pit, which is a bit of a walk as the property is so big. Would recommend some outdoor chairs, which were viewable in the pictures of the house so we didn't bring any. Other than that small thing we loved everything about this place. They had everything you would need, even extra tooth paste! Amazing time. Thank you to the property owners for making our stay so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great place, amenities, instructions and a folder loaded with ideas for things to do and places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Beautiful, clean house. It’s well stocked, including a playroom the kids loved. Hosts are responsive and kind. Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., New York, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
delightful stay/ rural setting
New, clean, and well-stocked. Nice play space for young children in the basement. Located on a quiet country road in a lovely rural area. Hosts were very responsive to any concerns. We had a delightful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The house is super clean and very well stocked. We cooked dinner (on the grill) and breakfast at the house and it was really nice - great kitchen. Overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
A Peaceful Time
Clean, quiet, calm, delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay with family
The home was well organized and very clean. Kids enjoyed the board games, air hockey and small pool table. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, indoor and out!
My friends and I stayed here for a weekend and had such a great time. It was close to several breweries with great views. The fire pit out back was used every single night, with the wood they provided. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie K., Lancaster, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
What a wonderful house! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay there! It was excellent and we will be recommending it in the future to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway space
Very clean, quiet and cozy. The location is great to experience a different pace of life, even if for just a weekend. Great communication, nice, thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Birthday/New Years Getaway
Our stay was amazing and exactly what we needed after a hectic year. Peaceful, beautiful clean cottage. Everything was as advertised. The cottage was so clean and had every amenity that we needed. It was the perfect get away for us and only a 3 1/2 drive from Ontario Canada. Town was only a 12 minute drive. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. And many thanks for the welcome basket of fresh bread, honey, coffee and maple syrup that we used everyday! We hope to return in the summer! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
While Away Cottage
This home was absolutely beautiful. Very clean, well appointed, quiet location, just an amazing delightful getaway. My grand babies loved the playroom in the basement, especially the scooters and the air hockey table. The host was super nice and responded quickly to questions about the home. There was a lovely welcome basket upon arrival filled with homemade bread, local honey, pancake mix, local syrup, and coffee. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely home. We had a wonderful time and would definitely love to stay here again on our next trip to New York.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen J., Perth, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Late October23 Stay
We were very pleased with our stay. We are a couple from Ontario and were meeting mid way up with a couple from Pennsylvania. The While Away cottage was as advertised. It was exceptionally clean and well appointed and we had a great getaway with our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family group
Everything was perfect. It was clean and just as advertised. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
We had a wonderful relaxing time in this beautiful home. We enjoyed the fire pit and backyard. The home was clean and inviting. Plenty to do around Lake Seneca.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finger Lakes Stay
The house was fabulous. It having 2 bedrooms with Queen beds was convenient when traveling with other couples. 3 bedrrom with 3 good sized beds is rare when I was looking for a rental property. The house was very clean and well appointed. We thought the waffle and maple syrup gift basket was very sweet, no pun intended. The propane fire pit on the deck is a perfect place to relax in the evening. My wife and I are already discussing next years trip. Thank you for hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Cleveland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend in the Finger Lakes
My 2 girlfriends and I spent a long weekend. This house was perfect for our stay. Plenty of space and well appointed. The back yard is beautiful. Quiet location, with just the occasional sound of a passing car or buggy. We had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023