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Reviews of Waterfront Seneca River - Baldwinsville - Syracuse - CNY -

Waterfront Seneca River - Baldwinsville - Syracuse - CNY -
Baldwinsville, NY

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location. Needs maintenance.
Location is great - overlooking the Erie Canal. Basic home is also great - spacious and accommodating. My family actually had a great time at our eclipse watching reunion. But there were a lot of irritating maintenance issues. Biggest was the front door key code lock would not lock from the outside. We finally figured out we could lock the front door from the inside and exit our whole group through the garage and still leave the house secure. Owner was not there to let us in and did not provide us a dook code until we reached him by text. He had not been very responsive to previous texts asking about such things. A closet door in the downstairs was off it's hinges. Doorknob missing from another closet door. A lot of exposed mechanicals in the downstairs closets. Heating at night was very noisy. Screen on upstairs deck was off and in pieces. Etc. Light switches were a complete mystery. We never found a switch for the front entry lights (or maybe the bulbs were burned out). One of the glass lamp pieces was removed from a front light fixture when we got there. The bunk bed in the downstairs bedroom is sort of silly. Upper bunk is only about 18" below the low ceiling and a ceiling light intrudes into that space about 6". Owner left a note that we should run a load of bedclothes and sheets before we left but also said we should provide our own laundry detergent. We did strip the beds but that's all. The maintenance issues could be fixed in an afternoon. Hopefully they will.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T., Panama, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location for a family gathering. 3 1/2 bathrooms was a bonus! Ample parking. Nice view of the Seneca River.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Larry R.

Family get together
Plenty of room but property has not been maintained well. Garage door broken, disposal broken, dishwasher leaked. Etc. curtains were mesh and didn’t cover the windows. Sun would wake us early and warm the house to uncomfortable temperature. Lower level was 5 to 10 degrees lower than upper level. We did enjoy the area and our multiple kayak trips on the Seneca River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Guests called me on a Sunday night garage door was off the track . We had door company fix and the reason the dishwasher leaked was because disposal backed up. The vents lower only need to be shut to level comfort in house . Find a house nicer for the value…

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Guests
This was our first VRBO and it went exactly as we had planned. The host was very accommodating and generous with our needs. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was absolutely the best value I have ever had. I travel all over the U.S. and this was the very best. You will NEVER find anything like the for the money. Perfect for entertains my family after a tough loss and everybody enjoyed it. Right on the river. Perfect views and I can’t complain about anything. Landlord was very cooperative and helpful. We all will definitely be back. Thank you for a great house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D., Syracuse, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay on the River!
This place was such a relaxing getaway! Our family of 8 stayed here for two nights, which a few friends joining us for lunch. The house is beautiful! Wall to wall views of the backyard and river. Gorgeous kitchen and hardwoods, literally everything you could want for a weekend away! The location is perfect, you're no more than 3 minutes from everything you could ever want or need right on Route 31 in Clay. The only forwarning I would give is that the lower level isn't super accessible if you have someone who may have trouble going down a circular staircase. Our daughter had a leg cast and it was easier for her to go through the yard to access her room. Also, the temp greatly varies between floors with the rising heat and the afternoon/evening sun shining through. But both minor inconveniences. Also, the river was not for swimming. It's an amazing location for kayaking, fishing, etc. but our kids got torn to shreds on the zebra muscles in the water. Not that it deterred them much anyway! As far as our host Marc, he was fantastic! He checked in on us often via text. Even before we checked in we accidentally had a grocery order delivered early to the house, and he was gracious enough to have his housekeeper bring in the groceries and put them away for us! It was an awesome experience overall, and my fiance and I are already talking about possibly renting again just for the two of us to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Thanks for the nice response and appreciate the review! Look forward to hosting you again

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay at a convenient location to attend a family funeral
Great location on the Seneca River, good size house, kept clean and tidy. The owner was a gracious and understanding host helping us find grocery stores and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

daryl d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend!
The house was amazing and within a couple of miles of the wedding venue. We will definitely stay here again. We have another wedding coming up next August.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Brittney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property, Poor Communication
The house itself was very clean and as expected, although one of the screen doors to the back deck was broken. After asking numerous times if I could check in an hour early to allow us time to get ready before a wedding, the only response I got was that I could stay for two additional days at half price, if I was interested. The code to the house was incorrect and after trying 3 different codes given to us by the property manager it finally worked. Then we couldn’t get the AC to work so I texted again and the property manger told me he had to change it from heat to AC but first had to ask which property of his I was staying at because he owned five … Lastly, there was a large boat in the garage when we checked in and when we woke up the next morning we noticed it was gone, meaning someone came to the property, used a code to get into the garage (we didn’t lock the door from the garage to the house because we figured the garage lock was secure). We also kept a few coolers and personal belongings in the garage assuming it was secure. I certainly wouldn’t have minded if the property manager told us he or someone else was coming by, but it was alarming to know that the space we rented was being accessed by someone else without our consent or knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
The boat was mine and I picked it up . No I’m not going to steal your items. The ac you couldn’t handle because you didn’t know how to use a nest thermostat and blaming me for being the problem. I tried to get you in early and you complain. Ridiculous

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice deck
The good: deck overlooking the river. Well stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes. Comfortable seating in living rooms. The downside: two of the beds made up with no top sheets. Five bath towels for a party of 7. Gas grill propane tank empty. The large umbrella for deck in shambles. Kitchen garbage had not been taken out, and outside garbage bins overflowing and deep in rainwater. No instructions in house about anything -- recycling, garbage, checkout. etc. The 6th dining room chair broken and in garage; one of two bar stools broken and stuck in closet. A pair of rusted slip-joint pliers lying out on the deck. Good location and a house with potential, but neglected and badly in need of more attentive management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and property on the banks of the Seneca River!
Our host’s property was amazing and much appreciated by us and our two dogs. Huge fenced in yard leading up to the river’s edge, air conditioning and a nice quiet neighborhood. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The view was beautiful! The house was great! Easy access to the water. Manger was available at all times. Could be on the river for hours. We had a terrific time. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life on the River
This is great house for a taste of riverside living. It’s perfect for an extended family to share meals, take in the views and make a lifetime of memories. It was exactly what we hoped it would be!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cheap and Bare Bones Management but a Great House
Disappointed that Such a beautiful home became a less than comfortable stay due to bare bones amenities and management. Future renters shouldn’t expect any “home comforts” and need to bring everything they need. As a frequent traveler and host myself this rental had the potential to be excellent as the home itself is beautiful on a great lot, but some issues to be aware of. We had a young child and the uncovered outlets in the basement were concerning. The drapes were pathetic and did not cover any bedroom windows so don’t expect to sleep in. The cleaning crew left an excessive amount of Trash in the garage that very rotten smelling. To the managements credit they apologized for that and the subsequent late check in due to previous renters being dirty, but did not remove until the last full day of our stay. House was not ready even at check in time. Pillows were very cheap and worn out. So cheap We had to go out and buy $25 of pillows to have a decent night sleep. (No refund offered by management) Bedding was minimal (no mattress pads) No toiletries at all were provided. Hair dryer was not present. Lots of unpicked up dog poop by the fire pit. Multiple lights are out Yes this is a bit picky but this attention to detail would have made a 2 star stay a 5 star experience. Overall would love to stay in this home again if someone else took over management and spent a couple hundred dollars on curtains, bedding, and some homey furnishings. Yes I have high expectations but want to leave this review for others who do as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
House has always had 5 stars and these guests asked for a rebate to be silent about the trash not being out of garage , missing a hair dryer and an outlet cover that was broken . Prior guest had a dog that pooped in lawn and was not aware until they vacated and made me aware . Sent a maintenance person and she didn’t mention anything about most of the complaints. Just asked for money back to stay silent .. One of those people I guess

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lots of space
This house is in a great location with lots of space. Was the perfect weekend getaway for my friends and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

AA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location - unobstructed waterfront
We enjoyed our stay on the river with close day trips to Finger Lakes. The house was as described and as photographed. Plenty of room for a whole other family unit downstairs. The house was generally clean with plenty of towels and bedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location for boating!
Nice house, big yard. Right on the river. We brought our boat, launched it from the property, kept it at the dock, and boated up and down the river and Erie canal all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudiu S., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
We enjoyed our stay, the house is very spacious and nice. Back yard extremely big and around the river nicely maintained, unfortunately, during our stay, the weather wasn't so great and we plan to go again. The host is very responsive and communicative
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Thanks for the stay