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Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature)

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6132 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Smyrna, NY
  • Place, Wolf Mountain Nature Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wellesley Island State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)

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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.

Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature)

A modern designed Cozy Cottage
With a stunning mirror lake
Surrounded by NYS lands!
Cool off in the summer and snowmobile in the winter all the way to Canada!
Hike all year round
We provide two kayaks for use but no motor boating allowed.
We also have a six person Raft, a civilian version of the Militaries Zodiac Commando raft
Connect with family and friends!
Make time for your weekend getaway!
Get back to nature!
Uncork unwind and unstress!

We will not meet guests
We offer seclusion and privacy

Self check in via code
Is given when booked

A pvt Lake in a limited community, surrounded by woods and 5,000 NYS lands across the road
walking trails are at the top of the hill on the left
Snowmobile Trails to Canada are at the top of the hill straight ahead!
(these trails are not plowed in the winter...do not attempt to drive on any unplowed trails)

The lake belongs to all neighbors
The part of the lake that belongs to me is for use for swimming or fishing
and kayaking if kayaking the lake as a whole only linger on our property

There is a map of the property in the pics

No littering and no noise
This is a shared private lake

1425 sq ft on 5 acres
A map of the property is in the pics
All 5 acres are available for guests to use

This is a full home rental that is fully stocked an equipped

A car is needed to get to the property
Once here guests can access snowmobile trails and/or hike the trails
Right from the front door!

20 minutes away from most things ..markets, attractions, restaurants..etc..
#Getbacktonature
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Wolf Mountain Nature Center. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from Wolf Mountain Nature Center and 5.1 miles (8.2 km) from Wellesley Island State Park
As a guest of Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature), you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Town of Smyrna cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,425 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties no smoking
All food must be refrigerated or in containers
No smoking

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

Pvt Lake...Fish, Swim and Kayak (surrounded by nature) Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah R.

Everything was okay. Coffee situation not good, but corrected after one day. Some bumps communicating with manager. Veiled warnings about unfriendly neighbors in info provided just before check in a little unsettling, but since it was November, we didn’t spend much time outdoors. They did supply most of what we needed, though low on a few necessaries and kid stuff a bit worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to find and easy to enterJust a beautiful home with everything you need for a weekend at the lakeIt was a cold weekend for my son’s Colgate parent’s weekend so we really appreciated the cozy space created by the wood burner. Great kitchen space allowed us to all sit diwn to desert and the curved TV was fantastic for movie nightAbsolutely will return!Host was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Larry W.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
I have returned to this property many times - and have many more booked as well to return in the future. This cabin on the lake is stunning - the owners are kind and have thought of everything. Thank you for another wonderful trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place centrally located to family. (Pet friendly) Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and relaxing by the fire pit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

This house is just as it is described! It is the perfect getaway for anyone looking for a nice, relaxing, home away from home. We stayed for a week and enjoyed being able to fish, kayak, and be on the lake whenever we had the chance. Just sitting on the back deck in the early morning listening to the birds was so peaceful. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeury m.

Weekend gateway

Nice & cozy cabin in a very peaceful area right next to the lake . My wife & I had a great time .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and relaxing

We wanted to get away for the long weekend to relax and recharge. It is a beautiful location in the woods and close to a state forest. It was wonderful waking up in the morning to a view of the private lake. The wood burning stove was perfect for the chilly fall nights
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful!

Wonderful stay! The property is just beautiful. Host was great. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat customer

Very clean, well thought out home with views of the lake. Added bonus are the two kayaks. A great getaway for peace and quiet. Thank you for your quick response the other day. Hope to stay with you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Meet Up Retreat!

The location is within easy driving distance for all our kids and grandkids that still live in the CNY area. We live in Florida and this was truly a hidden gem! Every age group enjoyed fishing (and actually catching - A LOT) from the dock or boat, while I kayaked with the grandkids or just enjoyed the peace and quiet out on the lake. Thank you for allowing dogs, our boy is family too and he loved the attention from the kids! Cabin is well stocked for all your needs and kitchen had everything you need to even bake muffins with blueberries picked locally nearby. Yum! The general consensus from the entire family is that we need to do this next year, too. 😁 Kevin was always always very responsive to any questions and I appreciate that! Thanks so much for providing a lovely house and setting for us to enjoy! We will be back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Smyrna Lake Stay

Property was lovely, house was perfect siize for our family of six. The weather wasn't great for the first few days, but finally got to enjoy the outdoors on the last day. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very relaxing, quiet, and friendly lake house.

We had a very relaxing and quiet three days at the Hidden Lake house. Although there are other houses on the pretty lake, they are well-screened by trees and distances. We only heard one or two voices while we were there, and enjoyed the many bird calls (bring your Merlin app). Largemouth bass fishing was fantastic from the dock using artificial worms (we caught more than 30 nice-sized fish). The house is about 10 minutes from Sherburne and 20 minutes from Hamilton, for groceries and restaurants. We enjoyed grilling on the deck with a sunst-view of the lake. Kevin was a great host and was easy to contact with any questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kudos to Kevin on Hidden Lake!

Hidden Lake is a great place for a group of friends to hang out but also have space! Kevin thought of everything to make our stay comfortable including a well stocked kitchen. A great added bonus was the use of the kayak! A beautiful, quiet location. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Beautiful spot and great house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place!

Had a wonderful time at the cabin! The fishing was superb!!! Highly recommend for anyone wanting a more remote stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Great

This is the place to be if you want quiet. There is a neighbor fairly close who happened to have visitors so we heard them a couple of times, but nothing beyond some lively conversation. Most of the time, we heard nothing but ourselves. Cabin was very clean and communication was fantastic. Our dog found a mouse in the house on the first night, but let's face it, you're in the middle of the woods. There were no signs that this is a common occurrence. It just happened while we were there. No big deal. As soon as I contacted the host, it was handled quickly and efficiently, and our week moved forward with no other issues. There was a nice raft provided for rowing around the lake. There are kayaks that we didn't take out because of the raft, but they are available. The grill worked just fine and there is plenty of firewood provided for the pit. Understand that there really is not much around if you are looking for tourist attractions. We found a grocery store about 15 minutes away in Sherburne along with a pizza place and some great ice cream at Gilligan's Island. Bigger town about 30 minutes away is Norwich. We found some great waterfalls in the area, which is something we enjoy doing. You will have to drive to find these things, but we had lots of fun within 30 - 45 minutes away. Also, a great visit to Wolf Mountain Nature Center only 3 miles away. Take the time to do this if you can. Beware of George Crumb Road. If your navigation sends you there, find the other route - haha. We have an interesting story to tell, but it is definitely not the way to go. The stay here was quiet and great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We has a wonderful stay. The house is located in the woods on a private lake. There are some great amenities such as a raft and kayaks. There are also some decent size bass in the lake that I caught from the dock. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Lovely remote getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly special 😊

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Smyrna. Gorgeous and peaceful with stunning views. Everything we could have hoped for 👍😎
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stefania U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great place, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Fishing was great. House was spotless and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and nice

Loved the secluded area. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful. Relaxing.

Rustic but comfortable. Better chairs out by fire pit would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonio S., Brooklyn, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect spot for a family vacation.

This house is such a gem! Very comfortable with plenty of space and comfort. The Garden is so great to hang out, we spend a lot of time on the incredible dock, fishing, kayaking, having a drink, watching the stars... The house deck is also great and we were there all the time enjoying the views, having meals, reading, etc. The house feels very modern, we loved the big glass windows in the living room. We were so impressed with the natural beauty all around us, so many farms around... we visited Hamilton, went to the bookstore there, got ice cream, walked around. Great stay overall. The perfect spot for a family vacation. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021