[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70067200/70067104/9a0d161e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70067200/70067104/21c2f5cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70067200/70067104/3a624767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70067200/70067104/4653062d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70067200/70067104/131e025d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the shores of Owasco Lake, this cottage offers a serene escape with premium waterfront access and 108 feet of private lakefront. Families can enjoy panoramic windows, family-friendly activities and amenities such as hiking trails nearby. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81333 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot Welcome to The Cottage at Poplar Cove, a peaceful, lakefront escape on a rare 2+ acre double lot with over 100 feet of private, level shoreline on beautiful Owasco Lake. Whether you’re sipping coffee with a view, chasing fireflies across the yard, or launching a kayak right from the water’s edge, this is the kind of lake getaway that creates lifelong memories - for families, couples, and friend groups alike. This thoughtfully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sleeps 8 comfortably and offers the perfect mix of relaxation, recreation, and connection to everything the Finger Lakes region has to offer. ⸻ 🌅 Why You’ll Love It Here • Over 2 acres of open yard space - a true rarity on the lake • 108 feet of private lakefront with easy, level access • Panoramic lake-facing windows and gorgeous natural light • Fire pit, games, and lawn toys for laid-back fun • Located on a quiet stretch of Owasco’s west side • Just minutes to town for groceries, gas, and dining • Short drive to Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, and hiking Whether you’re booking a romantic weekend, a multi-generational family trip, or just looking for somewhere peaceful to unwind, this spot delivers the space, privacy, and lake access you’re likely not finding elsewhere. ⸻ 🛏️ The Sleeping Arrangements • Master Suite (Downstairs) – King bed + en suite bathroom • Upstairs Bedroom – Queen bed + Full bed + lake views • Loft Area – Twin-over-twin trundle bed (2 twins total) – perfect for kids or extra guests Each sleeping area is comfortably appointed with fresh linens, soft lighting, and a touch of lakeside charm. ⸻ 🛁 Bathrooms (2 Total) • Downstairs Bathroom (en suite to king bedroom) • Upstairs Full Bathroom off main stairwell Both are fully stocked with bath towels, starter toiletries, and a hair dryer for guest use. ⸻ 🛋️ Living Spaces The main floor features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area designed for togetherness. Whether you’re cooking a shared meal or just curling up with a book, you’ll feel right at home. • Living Room: Plush seating, smart TV, electric fireplace, and panoramic windows overlooking the lake • Dining Area: Table for 6–8 with scenic views • Kitchen: Fully stocked with full-size appliances, dishware, cookware, drip coffee maker, toaster, and more ⸻ 🌳 Outdoor Living This is where the property truly shines. • Huge open yard for kids, yard games, or just soaking it all in • Fire pit with Adirondack chairs for evening s’mores under the stars • Picnic table + grill for outdoor meals • Level lakefront makes swimming, fishing, or kayaking easy • Private dock for sunbathing or launching small watercraft • Quiet, family-friendly street with plenty of room to park This is the type of lakefront that’s hard to come by - room to play, space to breathe, and water that feels like it’s all yours. ⸻ 📍 Location, Location • 10 min to Auburn for groceries, restaurants, and shops • Close to Finger Lakes wine trails, golf courses, and state parks • Explore nearby Emerson Park, Fillmore Glen, or Skaneateles • Enjoy seasonal farmers markets, ice cream spots, and local breweries • Less than 5 min to boat launch if you’re bringing your own watercraft or renting Whether you’re here for lake life or adventure, this is a central home base with peace and privacy built in. ⸻ 🧼 Amenities & Essentials • High-speed WiFi • Smart TV in living room • Window AC unit in Master • Washer & dryer • Full kitchen with cooking basics • Fresh linens, towels, and toiletries • Starter paper goods and dish soap • Pack ‘n Play and kids’ games available ⸻ 👋 Guest Access Guests have access to the entire home and property, including the full yard, lakefront, dock, fire pit, and all indoor spaces. Check-in is seamless with a smart lock, and you’ll receive a digital guidebook before arrival with everything you need to enjoy your stay. ⸻ This is one of our favorite places to get away, and we love sharing it with families, couples, and small groups looking to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes. ⸻ 📌 Please Note: A separate rental agreement is required to finalize your reservation. We’ll send it shortly after booking - your reservation will be confirmed once it’s signed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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: 1,333 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34076700/34076683/08ab61dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Level Beach, Dock, Central Air, New Kitchen, Fantastic Views, Rowboat & Kayaks! 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No parties. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: 1 small dog is allowed, w/approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lake Cotta Auburn orp5b60261x Lake Cotta Private vacation home Lake Cotta Private vacation home Auburn ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.890163,-76.550606&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:szxdGhhfrM%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%3FSBU%40U%40S%40SBUBUBSBSBUBSBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDSFSDQFSDQFQFQHQFSFQHOFQHQFOHQHOJOHOHOHOJOHMJMJOJMJKJMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILILKLILKJGNILGLGLINELGLENGLENELENENELCNANENALCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDL%40NBLDNDNDLDNDLFLDNFLDLHLFNFLHLFLJLHJJLHLHLJJJLJJJJLLJJLHLLJJLHNJNHJJNJNHNHNHNHNHPHNFPHPFNHPFRFPFPFPDPFRFPDRFRDRDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBTBRBRBT%40T%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATARATATCRARATCTCRCRCTCRERCRERERCRERERGRERGPGREPGPGPGRGPIPGNIPGPINIPININININKNKNILKLINKLMJILKLMJKLKJMJKJMJMHMJKHMHMJMFMHOFMFMHMDOFMDMFODMDODODMDOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOEOAMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMGMGOIKGMKMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKMKKKMKMKKKMKOKMIMKOIOIOIOKOIOIQGOIQGQIOGQGQISGQGQEQGSEQGSESESESESESCSESCSCSCUCSCSCUCUASASAUCU%3FSAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uGONQuFdI-kbJY3ttZDGak0mc2s=) Auburn, NY #### What's nearby - Owasco Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Emerson Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km - Merry-Go-Round Playhouse - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - Harriet Tubman Home - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Fingerlakes Mall - 11 min drive - 11.1 km #### Getting around - Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sakura Chinese Buffet - ‬8 min drive - ‪Valero - ‬4 min drive - ‪Simple Roast Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Spring Garden - ‬6 min drive - ‪Green Shutters - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Large Private Lakefront • Rare 2+ Acre Lot located? > Nestled on the beach, this Auburn cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Owasco Lake, Emerson Park, and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum and Harriet Tubman Home are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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