This is a great place to enjoy the lake provided you don't mind older structures. "The Green Cottage" is located 3 miles south of the Canandaigua City line and is on the eastern shore of the lake. The evenings often treat us to spectacular sunsets. The cottage is very convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment. It’s a great place to set the electronic aside and re-connect with real life.
“The Green Cottage” is a two story 1880’s lakeside cottage that received some updates and renovation in the 1990’s. The sole bathroom (shower only) is down and the 3 bedrooms are up. The staircase going up has slightly smaller tread than modern builds. The flooring on the second floor is unfinished pine with area rugs. There is no central heat or air-conditioning and the living room fireplace is facade only (no liner and cannot be used). A plug in heater is available but rarely needed. The 1st floor has ceiling fans in several rooms and the enclosed porch has multiple sliding doors with screens. This space stays cool with the use of a couple of box fans. There are rotary fans for each of the bedrooms. The lake breeze & a few fans usually provide a very comfortable environment.
The interior living space has ample seating arrangements, a TV & WiFi. The enclosed front porch has a couch, a couple of easy chairs, a long buffet table and 3 round dining tables for eating, card playing and smiling face to smiling face conversing.
The decks have wood chairs, a wood glider, tables with benches and one of the tables has an umbrella.
The circle drive is good for 2 – 3 cars and auxiliary parking is available on the basketball court located uphill to the south. A public boat launch is at the west end of Lakeshore Drive.
There are sprinkler heads in the grass near the pavement and NO grass parking or driving is allowed.
A bocce ball court is available. The court is generally weed-free with cinders - always check for ground bees before tossing the first ball. Game balls are in the dining room bench seat as well as a badminton set. A kayak and rowboat may be used at your own risk provided they are returned to the area where they were taken. Oars and life jackets are located in the shed on the porch. Some life jackets are family acceptable but not in great condition. The family skis & tow ropes should not be used.


There are numerous clean towels in the bathroom closet and clean bedding on the beds. Toilet paper and soap is provided. There will be random cleaning supplies in the cabinets and a first aid kit is located in the cabinet over the toilet. There is also an average size "basic" grill on the backside of the cottage that you may use.
Guests are responsible for all their other provisions including the use of their own beach towels.
The stacker style washer/dryer is small and not hi-efficiency but may be used. It cannot be left unattended. Guests are not responsible for the cleaning of sheets or bath/kitchen towels. Heavy items like beach towels, sweatshirts, jeans etc. can’t be laundered on site.
It is most definitely not the Hilton but it is a clean, family friendly modernized 1800's cottage. The decks and the dock will be swept prior to your arrival however the nut trees and the ducks have never been cooperative with immaculate management.
We live in the year-round home behind the cottage and always reserve our right to access our boat but will not access any other area of the property including the beach. Our lawn care man works on both our properties several mornings each week therefore no personal belongings can be left on the lawn for any extended period of time and definitely not overnight.
This is a lovely neighborhood with a mix of seasonal and year-round residences. Our friends and extended family live close by and we are all very respectful of each other’s right to enjoy privacy, peace and night time quietness. Fun is welcomed but wildness isn’t tolerated.
We are quite busy with our jobs and it is likely you'll never see us unless needed or required.
A 4 day minimum stay is required. Move in is after 4 PM and move out is by 10AM.
We would love to have you stay at "The Green Cottage" if our place is your style.