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Historic Samuel Hopkins Adams 6bd/4 bath- Level lakefront Home sleeps 14!

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14604 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Fireplace
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Auburn, NY
  • Popular LocationOwasco Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkaneateles Lake20 min drive
  • Popular LocationLockwood Lavender Farm21 min drive
  • AirportCortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)45 min drive

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About the area

Moravia

On the beach.At this Moravia vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Owasco Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Frozen Ocean State Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Emerson Park and Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Owasco Lake - 1 min walk
  • Skaneateles Lake - 20 min drive
  • Lockwood Lavender Farm - 21 min drive
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 22 min drive
  • Cayuga Lake - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters on Owasco - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Niles Gourmet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mandana Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Club 34 - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Samuel Hopkins Adams 6bd/4 bath- Level lakefront Home sleeps 14!

Summary:
Welcome to The Samuel Adams House! Nestled on the east side of Owasco Lake in Auburn, NY, this wonderful estate was the former summer home of literary treasure, Samuel Hopkins Adams.

The Space:
This amazing stone Tudor was painstakingly renovated to its former glory and was recently introduced to rentals in July of 2019. It sits on over 1.2 private acres and has 6,500sf, sleeps 14 people and features 6 TRUE bedrooms all with queen beds, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 3 living rooms which includes a billiard room, chefs kitchen with high end appliances and 2 four seasons sitting porches. All four full bathrooms and the main level sitting porch have heated floors. There is also three separate forced air HVAC systems that provide air conditioning and/or heating to all areas of the home. There are two gas fire places. One in the billiard room and one in the great room.

The lakefront is truly impressive. This historic home boasts over 160 feet of private level lakefront. The fishing is amazing right off of the dock! We also have four kayaks, two paddle boards and a mooring buoy available for your enjoyment.

Please consider booking your stay and spend some time in a little piece of Auburns history on beautiful Owasco Lake!!

Property manager

Deborah Moscarito-Fingerlakes Luxury Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 6500 sq ft (604 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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Historic Samuel Hopkins Adams 6bd/4 bath- Level lakefront Home sleeps 14! Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Get Together
The property is absolutely wonderful. We had a great time fishing, playing pool, and just relaxing. The home is beautiful, plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house for a large group
House and property were perfect for our family. Plenty of room for everyone. Noisy little kids up at 6 AM had a playroom downstairs away from the bedrooms! Great weekend for a nearby family wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding house
House was great! There were 9 of us and we were able to spread out as there was 6 bedrooms. Some facing the lake. House was very clean and very well stocked. We loved kayaking everyday right off the property. Awesome weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ellen C., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Lake Home
This home is amazing. It is located on Owasco lake and had the most stunning views. The sunsets were awesome. The bedrooms are spacious, and it had a big open kitchen, that was well stocked with plates, silverware, cups and many different types of glassware. The owner was extremely responsive and very easy to deal with. My family traveled from all over the country to attend a wedding in Auburn, which is a great town that had a selection of grocery stores, hair salons and any other service you may need. I would highly recommend this home and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and welcoming
This house is large but still so warm and welcoming. Very well maintained. Lots of rooms to sit in and reflect. The stream alongside the home was a favorite. The views were all beautiful. The outdoor area was perfect for enjoying nice weather. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendor and comfort
Beauty inside and out. Wonderful gathering places. Hope to stay again in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Fulton, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The property was amazing. Clean, beautiful with many places where we could come together yet places we could find privacy to be by ourselves. The creek that bordered the property created wonderful sounds to fall to sleep to. Absolutely beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
The home is beautiful and communication with the property manager was a breeze. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

martha d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had beautiful weather once again this year for our 4 day stay at the Lake House. Friends kayake
Large, clean and comfortable. Never left the property for anything, great get away. Would like to be open more of the windows especially in the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenic property and house
My family (particularly my father) can be hard to please and this house was awesome!!! We had 14 people in our party at one point and everyone had plenty of space. There was so much to do from billiards, kayaking, fishing, enjoying the scenery by the fire pit, and/or staying indoors and warching TV. Everything was immaculate and neighborhood was so quaint and peaceful. Debbie was very responsive to questions and the communication overall was superb. Everyone had a great 4 day weekend. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., Constable NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake property
Loved this beautiful home located on Owasco Lake..it was so perfect for our annual family getaway..so many awesome memories were made visiting by the fire pit and by the lake..we all enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks that were provided..the kitchen is beautifully updated and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare our meals..the billiards room is awesome..my husband’s favorite room..the bedrooms were beautiful and the beds very comfortable..The owner was always available to answer any questions or requests we had and was amazing to deal with.. Skaneatles is only a 20 minute drive and is a beautiful little town with great restaurants..I can’t say enough good about this home..I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful luxurious home!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay. The house is gorgeous and exactly as described. There was such much room to relax and unwind. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeniene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing home. It met all of our expectations and more. We will be back !
We rented this home for a weekend Friendsgiving. It was perfect. The home is huge yet still warm and inviting. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed the Billiards room. The pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Pine Bush

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Home & Location
We had a fabulous stay. Loved the kitchen and dining area. The living room with windows to the lake was awesome each morning at sunrise. The billiard room was a huge hit. Would love to stay again in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice L., Painted Post, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!!
Due to the pandemic, we were unable to celebrate my 80th birthday last year as a family. However, we celebrated Thanksgiving along with my 81st birthday at the Adams House this year. The rooms were lovely, beautifully decorated, and very spacious. My two daughter-in-laws and a son enjoyed preparing fantastic meals in the large kitchen. The area outdoors was very quiet and peaceful. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dolorosa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Sam Adams house is an amazing place. The house is spacious and just as described. The lake front area is nice. The weather didn’t give us much opportunity to enjoy outside, but when the weather cleared, the night sky was absolutely amazing! The place is peaceful and quiet. We hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The home was beautiful and made for a terrific stay. Only issue we had was a little too far from the winery tours we were interested in but we made it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house vacation!
Amazing lake house for a family vacation. Beautiful location and house is clean and comfortable! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
This is a great property! Lakefront, peaceful and beautiful. The home is well stocked w what you need for a vacation stay- well appointed kitchen, fishing poles, kayaks, paddle boards & firepit. All the rooms w comfortable furniture etc. We were there for a family celebration and it was perfect! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

martha d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay looking at renting again next year
Debbie & Rick, Beautiful spacious clean home! We had a great stay at your beautiful property this past weekend celebrating years of friendship and our 60th birthdays. We were so comfortable and had excellent weather. We enjoyed the home playing games in the evening including pool, bocce, hiking, yoga in the great room, kayaking, and fires! We have discovered Owasco Lake and it’s beauty. We are looking to rebook for another trip next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
The pictures do not do justice for the beauty of this property. It is absolutely wonderful! The house is spacious, clean and perfectly organized. The bathrooms are strategically placed to accommodate all of the bedrooms. No matter which window you look out of, the view is awesome. We stayed with family members and everyone would love to return. The check in and communication with the property manager was flawless. I don't typically write reviews. However I wanted to because we have been to several properties in the finger lakes and this was the most accommodating and beautiful. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Stayed here during the kids February break. Beautiful property and very clean house. Our group had a great time and would love to go back in the summer to be able to utilize the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
House was absolutely beautiful and plenty of room for entire family. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maritza a.

Liked: Cleanliness
we love the house is beautiful
we love it hopefully will be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above Expectations – NOT your usual VRBO
This home is amazing. The quality of architecture, design, and amenities is incredible. Debbie and Rick respond immediately and go over and above to ensure the guest experience is exceptional. The Samuel Adams house is huge with large spaces for gathering and plenty of beautiful private paces. The construction is top quality – solid wood doors, USB outlets everywhere, comfortable beds, heated floors in bathrooms, well stoked kitchen with tons of cabinets, and enclose, peaceful porches. There is a babbling brook that runs under a section of the home – incredibly peaceful. We were at The Samuel Adams house on Wide Waters Lane to run a virtual conference and the entire event was flawless – 100% up time on the internet, a lovely home on a beautiful lake. It was November – we thoroughly enjoyed the fireplaces and fire pit. The house is large and allows space for social distancing inside and out. Debbie, the owner (and Rick) was there to help with anything we needed – especially when we discovered it is tough to get an Uber to go to the airport. If you are flying in, Uber and Lyft are readily available at the airport but not at the house. A rental car is a good idea for to/from the airport. Instacart delivers to the house from multiple stores in Auburn so there is no reason to leave the property during your stay. We highly recommend this home and would be 100% confident that any property Debbie and Rick have would be as wonderfully appointed as the Samuel Adams House.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020