Dockside at The Boathouse

Skaneateles Lake Boathouse Rental




Everything on the upper level of the house has been totally renovated. This little slice of paradise has 170′ of private lake frontage at the bottom of a private road (it’s steep, but it takes you all the way to the lake — no stairs!!). The sunsets and moonlit nights are spectacular, the privacy absolute.Unique to the Boathouse is a covered patio/outdoor kitchen where you will cook, serve hors’douvres; relax in the shade, yet still see the lake; and enjoy outdoors even when there is a rain shower. [Of course that won't happen during your week]. There’s an outdoor fireplace; large deluxe gas grill; plenty of lawn & patio furniture; and a couple steps onto the gradual beaches, which flank the grassy dock areasMost of The BoatHouse is great room/ dining area (28′x 13′). The natural knotty pine walls and cathedral ceiling; skylight; ceiling fan, bamboo floors; all lead to the front deck that extends over the water. You feel you’re on the prow of a ship!! Satellite TV and cordless telephones will keep you in touch with the rest of the world.A modern kitchen (10′x12′) has maple cabinets and granite countertops, Ceramic tile floor, and is fully equipped with pots/pans; dishes; glasses’ utensils, picnic baskets; coolers and more.Dockside at The BoatHouse is small, but that’s why we like it. A private bedroom (10′x14′) has superior queen bed, bamboo floor, knotty pine walls, cathedral ceiling; ceiling fan and a loft bed over closet which sleeps 2 small children. There is also a sleeper sofa in the Great Room.A modern bathroom (5′x10′) w/shower/tub combo has maple cabinets, granite counters and ceramic tile floor. Of course, all bed and bath linens are provided. There are outdoor stairs up to the main level of the house (the first level is - of course - the boathouse, where we keep the boat, tools, fishing poles, swim toys, floats.	Seasonal Rates Nightly $300 - $500 Weekly $2100-$2800 Rates based on double occupancy. Additional tax, linen and cleaning charges may apply. Check Availability Here Accommodates: 1 Queen, 1 Sleeper, 1 loft for kids Location: East Side 15 minutes from Village Miscellaneous: Well-behaved dogs are welcome by request, no smoking indoors. THINGS TO DO at The BoatHouse: walk up the road and pick sweat peas; tiger lilies; and other wild flowers; relax in the hammock; swim to the raft. Watch the fish jump to catch lakeflies. Feed the family of ducks that visits regularly. Listen to the quiet. . Things to do nearby the Boathouse: The Glen Haven (by boat it’s 10 min. @ high speed or 25 min. on a leisurely cocktail cruise) and the 1820 House (5 min. by car). You deserve a week or more at Dockside at The Boathouse. Far enough from town to evoke an entirely different feeling; less boat traffic; virtually no ‘passers by”; more natural, undeveloped views. But it’s only a 15 min. drive from the village. 2 Adults and up to four children can while away the hours by the water, or, stay connected by cordless telephone, satellite television or high speed internet, all included.