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About Harvard Cottage...
Harvard Cottage, built in 1930, sits on the edge of beautiful Honeoye Lake in the heart of the stunning Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. It was built by a schoolteacher from Rochester, NY, for her large extended family, and there is still an old schoolhouse bell right over the back door to call everyone to dinner!
The home is spacious and fully modernized with newer kitchen and bath, central air-conditioning and heat, comfortable furnishings and good traffic flow. It's an ideal place for families with children as well as a relaxing spot for couples or a small group of friends.
There is a spacious lawn, beautiful perennial gardens, pea-stone patio, decks, horseshoe pit, and lakeside campfire ring. The entire property is fenced in so it is perfect for keeping small children close at hand.
The inviting light-filled kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and has a dishwasher, double sink and garbage disposal.
The dining area adjoins the kitchen and features a large maple dining table, which easily accommodates 6-8. The bathroom is near the kitchen and features a shower and Jacuzzi tub for long, luxurious soaks after a day on the water.
The living room is spacious and comfortable. It has areas for setting up a little mini-office as well as for watching TV, a movie, or listening to music. There is a full stereo system, DVD player, and 32" television. The sectional sofa opens into a double bed and there is also a fold- out double futon in this room. The living room 
opens to two decks at the front and side of the cottage. There are water views from every window and door.
Spring/Summer
BOATING • SWIMMING • FISHING • WINERY TOURING • FESTIVALS
Enjoy all spring and summer have to offer. Honeoye Lake offers some the best fishing in the Finger Lakes! Bring your own boat or rent one for the day or week from Trident Marina. Swim from the end of the dock or take a short drive to Sandy Bottom Beach for more fun. Enjoy a book lazing in a hammock under dappled shade. Tour some of the many area wineries and check out some of the activities offered in and around other nearby Finger Lakes. There are also a couple of wineries very nearby near Hemlock and Conesus Lakes along the Little Finger Lakes Wine Path. Find out more here.
Fall
LEAF PEEPING • HUNTING • FISHING • WINERIES • FESTIVALS
The colors of the changing leaves are especially beautiful in this part of the Finger Lakes! While you're out looking at the fall foliage, why not check out some of the nearby wineries surrounding Keuka and Canandaigua lakes? This is also a great time to tour nearby towns and villages, many offering fall harvest festivals. Be sure to check out theNaples Grape Festival (late September), a short drive south from the cottage.
Winter
SKIING • ICE FISHING • ICE SKATING • SLEDDING
Honeoye Lake freezes solid in the winter offering a variety of activities that many of the other FInger Lakes cannot (because they do NOT freeze over...).Ice fishing is very popular on this lake as well as ice boating and other wintertime activities. Downhill AND Cross Country skiing can also be found at Hunt Hollow Ski ResortandBristol Mountain Ski Resort (both less than 10 miles away!)
Bedrooms at Harvard Cottage
The Little Room
The "Little Room" is a "nautical themed" small bedroom off the dining room with two twin beds. There are shelves for stacking
t-shirts and jeans and plenty of wall hooks for clothes and towels. This room's windows look directly out on the lake. Perfect for a pair of bubbly siblings!
Garden Master Bedroom
The large and comfortable master bedroom features a king-size bed and has double sliding glass doors that lead to lush perennial gardens, patio and garden pond. There is also a sitting area on the other end of the room which contains a spacious walk-in closet, dresser, cable TV and double futon.
Upper Sleeping Loft
The upper portion of this cottage has been newly remodeled into a wonderful and unique sleeping loft - perfect for kids or adults who want to slip away from the hubbub of the main floor.
The pine-ceiling, painted plank floor and area rugs give the area a decidedly "cottage" feel. At one end of the loft is a sitting area with double futon and chair and television with VCR. At the other end is a Queen size bed and dresser. There is also a dresser/desk built into the knee-walls for extra storage and/or a laptop. There are lake views from both windows on this level.>>back to top
Features...
Fully Winterized Cottage
Central AC/heat
Washer/Dryer on premises
Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher/microwave/stove/fridge) and all cooking
Fully stocked with all kitchen utensils/cutlery/plates etc.
Jacuzzi bathtub and shower over tub
32" TV / Stereo / DVD / VCR
Wireless Internet (WiFi) (available with at least 1 weeks notice in winter)
Basic Cable television (available with at least 1 weeks notice in winter)
Lakeside Deck and Dock (apron 5-6ft. deep at end of dock)
Lakeside Fire Pit / Garden Fire Pit
Perennial Gardens and Garden Pond
Horseshoe Pit
Patio Dining Area / 2 large picnic tables
Propane Grill (in season only)
Note: Smoking is not allowed in this property. This home is not handicapped accessible. Pets may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bedding Information List
BEDROOM 1 - FIRST FLOOR - 1 KING & 1 FULL FUTON
BEDROOM 2 - SECOND FLOOR - 1 QUEEN BED & 1 FULL FUTON
BEDROOM 3 - FIRST FLOOR - 2 TWIN BEDS
LIVING ROOM - FIRST FLOOR - 1 FULL FUTON, 1 FULL Trundle bed in sofa
Rates
SEASON |
DATES |
RATE |
TYPE |
| Winter Season | 10/13/2008 - 4/30/2009 | $600 | Weekly |
| $100 | Daily | ||
| Pre-Season | 5/1/2009 - 5/21/2009 | $900 | Weekly |
| $150 | Daily | ||
| Peak Season | 5/22/09 - 9/7/2009 | $1,500 | Weekly |
| (daily rates unavailable) | Daily | ||
| Post-Season | 9/8/2009 -10/12/2009 | $900 | Weekly |
| $150 | Daily |
Our rates are seasonal, based on the length of stay and there is a 2-night minimum (minimum 1 week rental (Sunday to Sunday) during Peak Season). Check-in after 3:00 pm and check-out by 10:00 am. There is a one-time cleaning fee of $85 per stay. Linens are provided or you can bring your own. Any damages or extra cleaning beyond normal use will be billed directly to your credit card which you used for your deposit.
Deposits and Cancellations: 50% deposit required at least 30 days before rental period. For cancellations within less than 30 days notice of reservation date, refunds will be given to the extent we are able to re-rent, less a $100.00 processing fee. If we are not able to re-rent, the entire initial deposit will be retained.
A Certified Check or a credit card is required for the deposit to reserve an accommodation. Prices do not include 3.5% credit card surcharge.
Published rates are subject to change without notice and may vary according to availability, special events and holidays. All sales are subject to an 11% tax (NYS Sales and Ontario County occupancy taxes).
Damage Deposit: We charge a refundable damages deposit of $250 per stay. This deposit will be refunded (within 3-5 business days) if no damage to the cottage is found upon vacating.
PayPal for Payments
We use PayPal for reservations payments. Once the number of nights and the deposits are determined, we will send you an email with a link to the PayPal site for you to make your secure payment.
You can use a credit card OR you can use an existing PayPal account to make your payment. A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all PayPal payments. Refunded deposits will be also be handled through PayPal and will show as a credit to your account.
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Reservations, Payments and Contact
To make a reservation, call 585-298-4466 oremail us