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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, toys
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pulteney, NY
  • Keuka Lake
    1 min walk
  • Keuka College
    13 min drive
  • Keuka Lake State Park
    13 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    65 min drive

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About the area

Pulteney

On lake.At this Pulteney cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Keuka Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Hunt Country Vineyards. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Keuka Lake State Park and Keuka College.
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What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk
  • Keuka College - 13 min drive
  • Keuka Lake State Park - 13 min drive
  • Keuka Lake Vineyards - 18 min drive
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Olney Place - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬34 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.

Fall in love with Keuka at Keuka Kara

Enjoy Keuka Lake on a 149 foot natural shale private beach, large dock for fishing or lakeside entertaining, sleeps up to 18 and has plenty of parking. Keuka Kara has been on the banks of Keuka Lake for 157 years. She is like no other cottage.

This bright, fully renovated home sits directly on the beach, and features plenty of 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, and a gorgeous view of Keuka Lake.

The main entryway leads into a 3,700 square foot open floor plan. On the main floor are the fully furnished kitchen, the bright and spacious living room, and 2 master bedrooms each connected to a full bathroom. Both bedrooms have balconies to capture the serenity of Keuka Lake.

Upstairs, additional sleeping space is available in 4 bedrooms: one with 2 double beds, one with 2 sets of bunk beds ( perfect for youngsters), and 2 master suites (one king and one queen). The two master suite bedrooms have access to the massive deck with gorgeous views of the lake.

We provide linens and towels.

On the road level there is a great room with a modern fully stocked kitchen, dining area overlooking the lake and sitting area by large screen TV.

Outside, 4 decks await, offering a beautiful view of Keuka Lake, as well as two large grills and a variety of Adirondack, and dining seating.

The property sits directly on a 149 foot stretch of private beach, complete with 2 fire pits, ( one wood and one propane) and a permanent dock with additional bench seating.

Keuka Kara has cable TV, WiFi, and is conveniently located a short drive from everything Keuka Lake has to offer.

Property manager

Sue Pinkey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking 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

General

  • Unit size: 1860 sq ft (173 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Fall in love with Keuka at Keuka Kara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keuka Stay
Great location on the water with fully stocked house. Close to wineries. Nice setup for a large group of people-most bedrooms have their own bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vino before Vows
We visited for a bachelorette party. The house was perfect for a large group. We love having little spaces to go for quiet time and of course the great room for being together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, well cared for, excellent location
Our family of 12 stayed for a week and had a wonderful visit. All the bedrooms accommodated us well and the gathering space on the main floor allowed for us all to eat meals and spend time together. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions and the house was very clean upon our arrival. The location can't be beat. We docked our boat for the week and it was a very sturdy, well cared for dock. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerri s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Our trip to Keuka Kara was wonderful. We are grateful and thankful to the owner of Keuka Kara as she was very willing to let this large family from all over the US congregate there, and she was helpful throughout our stay in communications with us. There are so many positives with this cottage: - a well appointed kitchen with lots of room for a large crowd -kayaks, paddle boat to keep everyone happy -graduated entry into the lake for the younger children to play in -Decks on all 3 levels of the cottage to over look the lake -many lawn chairs available to have around the 2 fire pits -a great dock to Moore your boats -a float to swim or kayak out to This is a great cottage for friends and family gatherings We definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
Our family had the most amazing time at Keuka Kara! It is a beautiful home that is outfitted with all you need for a wonderful stay on Keuka lake. We were able to enjoy the beautiful views on the dock and multiple decks. Between the two fridges and two grills we had no problem cooking for our family of 12, and were able to comfortably sit around the table. Susan was responsive and helped answer all questions we had during our stay. Already looking forward to our next trip to Keuka Kara!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We really enjoyed staying at Keuka Kara! Everyone in our family loved the location, the privacy, hanging out on the dock and multiple decks to enjoy the view. All of the amenities of the house made for an easy, relaxing vacation. We had a 60th wedding anniversary celebration with family and the house was well equipped to host a beautiful dinner. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Celebration
Great property. Lots of room, huge dock to hang out on. Sue was great with any questions. Parking was a little tight but ended up parking down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive host and beautiful house
Great spacious house kept 16 people comfortable and well entertained on a rainy April weekend. Host was very responsive pre and during stay for any questions we had. Five stars! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House & Host/Manager!
This house was perfect for our getaway bachelorette party for my best friend and 10 other girls. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, and the common area was also large enough for us to spend most of our time there eating, drinking, playing games, and just spending time together (when we were not out tasting all of the wine, of course!). There was a glitch in the VRBO site stating that the property check out time was noon in two places but then on the day of check out, I saw there was another place that said 10:00 a.m. Sue was very understanding and allowed us to stay until noon, and any other questions I had during my stay were responded to within minutes. 10/10 - Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakehouse
We come yearly for a girls trip to the wineries and finger lakes, the last few years we have been trying different places and this one hit the the others out of the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Fall Stay
Overall great place to unwind, relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple day stay
This was a beautiful property with all of the perks! Our bride and groom were highly satisfied. The water was a huge hit ! Great for fishing, kayaking etc. The view was unbeatable. Everything was readily available in the home! Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Oreland, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid-Week Finger Lakes Visit
We loved the house! It had everything we needed and then some. The rooms were open and allowed for our group of 12 to relax, dine or just hangout on one of the many decks. The decor was pleasantly not cluttered. The house is located between Hammondsport and Penn Yan; lots of wineries near by. We had a great dinner at the Mansion and lunch at the Weiney. Do t miss Watkins Glen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni C., Harrisburg PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Divas weekend
Keuka Kara is the perfect house for large groups! The most spectacular view of Keuka Lake from a lovely large great room! The kitchen has everything you could possibly want or need for entertaining. The bedding was top notch and comfortable! Sue provided items that are not usually provided in many rentals, such as soaps, toiletries, linens and many pantry products for cooking and storage. My group has been coming to the Finger Lakes for many years and I have to say that this property is the perfect property for us! The location is fantastic, the rooms are large and furnished tastefully, individual heating and cooling in each bedroom, and loads of other amenities. I do however agree with what a previous reviewer mentioned in their review, that the lack of a dresser or closet or anything to hang clothes on in two of the bedrooms was very inconvenient. Also, a mirror was missing in one of the bathrooms and not replaced. Any questions we had were responded to promptly. All in all, we had a great three day stay with the exception of Mother Nature was not in the mood for sunshine! We will definitely rent this wonderful property again and hope for great weather next year to go along with this great house! Thank you Sue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Our extended family of 12 enjoyed a relaxing week on Keuka Lake. The house was right on the lake, and we enjoyed kayaking and paddle boating, as well as the fire pit and corn hole. There are numerous wineries to visit nearby, as well as excellent ice cream. The house was fairly well stocked and came with some unexpected amenities such as trash bags and laundry detergent. Our only complaints were that the kitchen could use a large cutting board and some bedrooms had neither a dresser nor a closet, so we lived out of a suitcase for the week. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
This was the perfect property to bring family members of all ages. The beach was awesome and the home top notch. A perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Amazing Vacation
We are an extended family of 14 and thoroughly enjoyed our week at Keuka Kara. The home was practically new and included many amenities. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was a great property that met all of our needs! It was large enough for each family to have their own space but also very welcoming to come together in the common areas. The house is in a fabulous location and access to the lake provided hours of fun! Sue was extremely responsive and helpful as well. Would highly recommend for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice getaway
We had a great weekend at Keuka Kara. Lovely location and perfect house layout for a large group. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and property as advertised
Sue was responsive with respect to all of our questions and requests. The lake house is practical, clean, and located in a serene spot in the finger lakes …. right on the water. We enjoyed our stay here with family and close friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
We had a lovely stay at this location. With 6 couples it’s hard to find a location for us all. The location was beautiful, the home was warm and welcoming. Thank you for a weekend of memories we all won’t soon forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Friends Reuinion
Amazing house, lots of room, gorgeous town and lake. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time at the lake
The weather wasn't exactly perfect at the time we went up, but this is very cozy property with plenty of room for guests
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Well maintained property with beautiful view of Keuka Lake. Host promptly answered questions. My family had a wondeful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years weekend
Our friend group had a fabulous weekend at Keuka Kara. There was plenty of room for everyone and lots of pillows and blankets to keep everyone cozy. The different levels of the house provided separate space for everyone when needed. We did run into an issue with the Wi-Fi, which was not working the weekend we went. We loved our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022