Stumble Beach - Quiet & Private 2-Acre Retreat on Lake Ontario

Top rated by guests
Cottage driveway and entrance way.
Full Loft Bathroom.  The Loo has a bidet.
Loft Bathroom has a sky light which can be opened.
Loft (Looking south in the wintertime.)
Loft has office desk, closet, and full bathroom (wintertime).
review stars
10Outstanding
(104 Ratings)
"This property is wonderful! Not just the beautiful location right on the lake, but Tom had out-fitted the cottage with everything our family of 4 needed during our stay! Paints for rock painting, te..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(104 Ratings)

House in New York

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

This bungalow cottage and property are ideal for individuals or families seeking a private and quiet setting and who enjoy being close to nature. A gradual 160-foot-wide stony beach provides easy access to Lake Ontario for swimming, snorkeling, rafting or launching kayaks & canoes. (Larger water craft, e.g., jet skis or boats can be launched at the nearby marinas or state boat ramps.) Adjacent to the beach is a large 60 x 100 ft lawn that’s perfect for kicking the soccer ball, tossing the baseball, or just relaxing on the lounge chairs in the sun as you watch the occasional boat or birds pass by. Enjoy spectacular sunsets as you roast marshmallows on a beach bonfire while your kids play on the swing set or catch frogs in the nearby pond.

The cottage, which is a fully-furnished classic A-Frame bungalow built in 1995, is nestled in the woods and opens up to the beach via an enchanting footpath. It features a unique architecture, upstairs loft bedroom and first floor bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, great room and a 24 x 16 ft elevated deck which provides impressive views of the beach front and Lake Ontario.

The 20-foot-high great room and bedrooms are kept cool on summer nights with ceiling fans and whole-house heat pump. Prepare food at the gas grill on the deck, or at the lake using the charcoal grill. The loft bedroom has a queen size bed and single-size murphy bed, and the main floor bedroom has an adjustable queen and narrow murphy bed. When the pullout sofa is used, the bungalow can comfortably sleep 8 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with utensils, dinnerware, cookware, cutlery and table condiments.

This bungalow is "Alexa enabled", meaning Amazon Echo Dots are located in the bedrooms and great room, and can optionally be used to control room lighting, HVAC, play games, get the weather, or play virtually any song you've ever heard that was published & released (over 100+ million songs!).

The owner will happily provide you with a demo and list of commands on how to use Alexa. But if you're not comfortable with home automation devices like Alexa, we can easily unplug them during your stay. Alexa is an optional accessory to make your stay more enjoyable and eliminate having to bring CDs or other media. All new guests are greeted by the owner when they arrive and are given an overview of the bungalow’s interior features, and a tour of the property.

During the summer of 2020 (due to the Covid-19 pandemic), both the Loft and main- floor bedrooms were upgraded so that they can be quickly reconfigured into study areas and work-from-home offices. (E.g. the "loft bedroom" can be converted into a "loft office", by stowing the murphy bed back into the wall, and by opening the wall-mounted collapsible office desk.) The Roku-enabled streaming TVs in each bedroom also double as secondary computer monitors so that school-age children can continue their remote learning, or, so that adults can conveniently work-from-home and stay as connected to the office as they choose via tools like Zoom and WebEx. WiFi is available throughout the bungalow and on the deck too, which can double as an outdoor office.

Guests are welcome to use our two sit-on-top kayaks, floats, and other water toys during their stay.

If you're into astronomy, use our telescope and binoculars to study the moon and star constellations. On clear nights, you'll be able to see many earth-orbiting satellites (about 1 to 3 every 10 minutes). And If you time your visit just right, you'll even be able to spot the International Space Station - ISS as it passes by 250 miles (400 km) overhead or the Space X satellite train.

Tesla and EV owners will appreciate that a Level 2 Tesla Universal Wall Connector is available for charging your EV. So any EV having either the Tesla NACS port or J1772 port can be charged at the cottage for a small additional charge.

This property is located on a private gravel lane about 2 miles from Pultneyville, 6 miles from Williamson, 7 miles from Sodus Point, and 25 miles from Rochester. The gravel driveway can easily accommodate up to 6 cars.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(104 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This property is wonderful! Not just the beautiful location right on the lake, but Tom had out-fitted the cottage with everything our family of 4 needed during our stay! Paints for rock painting, tea and coffee, so many seasonings for cooking and many condiments, kayaks and life vests, Alexa to play music and control the lights, chargers in every room on each side of the beds, binoculars for viewing from the lawn furniture by the lake. We had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Stumble beach was peaceful, relaxing, and exactly as described. If anything, the pictures don’t do it justice! Tom, our host, was communicative & friendly, his guidebooks giving everything from house details to area attractions and eateries; complete with maps, hours, price ranges and phone numbers was a welcome addition (thanks for the recommendation of Pepino’s Tom, our best meal out while there!).Our dog, Buster enjoyed it as much as we did, possibly more. The privacy of the location allowed him to roam the property at his leisure, and the driveway was perfect for morning and evening walks.The pathway to the water was enchanting, our granddaughter loved the faerie house and playground down by the water.Water access was the only thing that was slightly difficult. Water shoes a MUST, and those with young children or limited mobility will find it challenging. Able bodies won’t have a problem at all and we lazed away many afternoons floating on tubes, and spent many hours exploring using Tom’s provided kayaks.We can’t wait to go back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This property was stunning. The host, Tom, is top tier when it comes to hospitality, knowledge of the area, very tech savvy, thoughtful about all aspects of the home and property, and most of all, the only host that has ever greeted us and offered us drinks after a day of travel. Fantastic stay and lots of family time. The property is beautifully landscaped. The wildlife of birds and squirrels make it enchanting. The beach is all rocks but gorgeous in and of itself. The fire pit was a great addition to evening sunsets. We enjoyed s'more's and in-depth conversations with our teenagers. If you are looking for a place to relax and reconnect, this is it. The outside world melts away and a little bubble of comfort and family forms. Hands down highly recommend staying here, even if for just a night. Tom, keep doing what you’re doing. You’re an excellent host. Stumble Beach now holds precious family memories for my family.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Loved the quiet location and secluded feel of the property. Tom, the owner, could not have been more courteous and helpful to us during our stay. The property is very well equipped and has so many nice and practical touches! It truly made the stay feel like home. This property has a little something for everyone. We loved it and would definitely recommend it!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Stumble Beach - Quiet & Private 2-Acre Retreat on Lake Ontario. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Stumble Beach - Quiet & Private 2-Acre Retreat on Lake Ontario pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Stumble Beach - Quiet & Private 2-Acre Retreat on Lake Ontario?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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