Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott

Welcome to Serene Port Bay Cottage! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Sunset boat ride on Port Bay - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Backyard view - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View looking towards Port Bay with the updated docks. Feel free to dock a boat here during your stay, but be aware there are weeds in the channel. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Relax around the fire pit in the evening! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
We hope you enjoy using the pedal boat and 3 kayaks during your stay! Bring your fishing poles to see what you can catch off the dock or out on the bay. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Dining area and kitchen - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Kitchen - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Living Room with a window A/C - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View of kitchen which includes range (stove/oven), microwave, portable dishwasher, Keurig, Drip Coffee Maker - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View from living room of the kitchen table, high chair, and TV. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Sleeps 2 - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Sleeps 2 - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Sleeps 2 - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Porch overlooks backyard. Life jackets stored in cubby of couch. Games & books stored in kitchen and dresser on porch. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Bathroom with tub & shower - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
The view of cottage walking down from where you park. Parking is at the top of the property, so you walk down the hill to access house and backyard. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Relax around the fire pit in the evenings and check out the beautiful night sky.  - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
A pike caught nearby our cottage in Port Bay. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Our family enjoys fishing Lake Ontario and Port Bay! My 7 year old son caught this small mouth bass.  - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Our son loves exploring near the beaver’s den and taking out the kayaks to fish. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Kayaking on the bay - swans, cranes, geese, fish, etc are some of the wildlife you’ll see in the area. Three kayaks and a pedal boat available for your use! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Port Bay View from the floating dock. Sunsets here are beautiful! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View of backyard - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View from deck while kids play and you relax! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View looking towards Port Bay with the updated docks. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Swans call Port Bay home! Enjoy watching them right from the house. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Fair Haven Beach State Park - Sandy beach, playgrounds, facilities. All only a 15 minute drive from the cottage! The town of Fair Haven has small town shops and dining, too. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Sodus Point Beach: About a 25 minute drive from the cottage. 
Visit the Sodus Bay Lighthouse, beaches, playgrounds, and many local restaurants/shops. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Sodus Point Beach: About a 25 minute drive from the cottage. 
Visit the Sodus Bay Lighthouse, beaches, playgrounds, and many local restaurants/shops. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Port Bay Golf Course, right around the corner from our cottage. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Colloca Winery: Visit the Tasting Room, Wine Bar, or Wood Fired Kitchen
Enjoy live bands on the weekend. Check their website for more details. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Colloca Winery Tasting: Open daily 12-6 but please confirm their current hours on their website. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Thorpe Winery: A great small winery nearby hiking at Chimney Bluffs - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Chimney Bluffs State Park: hiking and rocky beach about 10 miles by car from the cottage - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Chimney Bluffs: I highly recommend a visit if you enjoy hiking or wish to visit the beach. Thorpe Winery is around the corner! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
The Bayfront Restaurant and Marina on Port Bay is OPEN! 10 minutes away by car or boat. Also 2 additional boat launches available off West Port Bay Rd. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Check them out for a chartered fishing trip! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Rent a boat for the day. Bay Bridge Sport Shop is 15 minutes away and next to a brewery and restaurant. Call ahead to reserve your boat rental! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View from Lake Ontario into Port Bay. Rocky beaches on either side can be accessed by car. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Boat ride on Lake Ontario immediately leaving Port Bay. The bluffs are so beautiful! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View of hill. - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View around the fire pit of the channel leading into Port Bay (we’re about 5 houses down from the bay). - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Relaxing times can be spent around the fire pit. 2022 has brought a beaver to our area. Check out the beaver damn and get a glimpse of him swimming around! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
View from Port Bay into the river-cottage is five houses down! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Welcome to apple country! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Welcome! - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott
Map of the general area - Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott

Serene Port Bay Cottage - Wolcott

Serene Port Bay Cottage w/ 3 Kayaks, Pedal Boat, Fire Pit, Grill, Wildlife, Dock, Privacy
6 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom · Cottage · Entire place · 958 Sqft
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Quiet and serene 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage nestled hillside in an oasis of all Mother Nature has to offer. Open concept kitchen, dining and living room. Deck and enclosed porch overlooks sloped spacious & private backyard-wildlife & fishing is plenty. Window A/C in living room, fans in bedrooms. Amenities includes WiFi, 3 kayaks & a pedal boat, life jackets, fire pit, gas grill & floating dock. A TV w/ Firestick and DVD player (no cable), another TV/DVD combo, plenty of movies, games, books, & puzzles available for both adults and children.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Bunk Bed
Please, no unregistered overnight guests.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES:
The cottage is located in a rural area, waterfront on a channel into Port Bay, which then offers access to Lake Ontario. Fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, bird watching, nearby beaches, wineries, farms, and quaint towns & shopping/diners make this an enjoyable rural destination. Or just put your feet up, take in your beautiful surroundings, roast marshmallows around the fire pit, let the kids fish and catch critters while you read a book, watch a movie, and relax away from it all. Enjoy the serenity of kayaking/boating around the beautiful area to view the abundance of wildlife. Bring your poles and fish right off the dock or take out the kayaks/boat to try your luck fishing out in the bay. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including whitefish, lake trout, perch, brook trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, chinook salmon and walleye in Port Bay and Lake Ontario. You may see a variety of wildlife right from the property including beaver, cranes, swans, geese, turtles, frogs and other creatures.

A rocky beach with swimming in Lake Ontario is a quick 5 minute drive up the road. Fair Haven Beach is 8 miles from the cottage and offers a spectacular sandy beach, playground, hiking, and be sure to include a stop at Colloca Winery! Visit Wolcott or Fair Haven for an ice cream, stop at a diner, visit local wineries/breweries or browse stores for some local treasures. A 25 minute drive takes you to Sodus Beach and Lighthouse. Also heading West is the infamous Chimney Bluffs, spectacular views, hiking, and a small beach area. Should you have a boat, there are two free boat launches on Port Bay, or find a fishing charter, or rent a pontoon!

The Finger Lakes are less than an hour away if looking for a full day wine tour along Cayuga Lake, a visit to Belhurst Castle along Seneca Lake, shopping at the Waterloo Outlets, or finding other hiking trails. Niagara Falls, the 1,000 Islands, and a visit to the Adirondack Mountains also make great day trips within a 2-3 hours drive. Port Bay in Wolcott, NY is a hidden gem as it is an ideal location for many different adventures. Experience as much or as little as you want while on vacation!

What this place offers

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IconFire Pit
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconSmart TV
IconSmoke Detector
IconCarbon Monoxide Detector

Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
Children are welcome.
Children's books and toys
Crib/Pack 'n Play
High chair
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
No Smoking also means No Vaping, No E-cigarettes, No marijuana and No drugs. Please smoke in your car, down on docks/fire pit, or off property.
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No Parking
Vehicles must park at the top of the property (gravel spaces and lawn). You need to be able to walk up and down a hill to access the cottage and use the firepit and docks. Some lawn areas are steep.

Meet The Host

Christie & Nick are from Rochester, NY. We have three boys that keep us busy between school activities and sports. Our family enjoys getting outdoors- hiking, swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, etc. We also enjoy traveling, movies, and art. Nick is an electrician and Christie is a teacher. Feel free to reach out should you need anything during your stay!
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Scenic views

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Location

Waterfront
Riverfront

Getting around

You will need a car to get around. In the town of Wolcott you can go grocery shopping, grab something to eat, visit the laundromat, and browse local small-town shops. A visit to Fair Haven or Sodus includes more choices in shopping and dining, including breweries and wineries. You may dock a boat at our cottage if the water levels are high enough during the season.
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Directions

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These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

Policies and Rules

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Check In: 3PM - 2AM(next day)
Lock Box Code is provided in a welcome email after security deposit and rental is paid in full. Please leave the key in the lock box at all times.
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Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 21
Maximum occupancy: 6
House Rules
1. You are expected to clean up after yourself and take care of the home as you would your own. Please leave cottage in same neat and clean condition as it was upon check-in.
2. Kayaks, paddles, and pedal boat should be removed from water after use and stored on the dock.
3. No Smoking, No Vaping, No E-cigarettes, No marijuana and No drugs inside the home. When smoking outdoors, do not dispose of cigarettes in yard or inside house.

NOTE: Water levels on Lake Ontario can vary dramatically, thus the ability to dock a boat at the property is not guaranteed. No refunds given due to weather or water levels.
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Payment Policy
We offer payment using credit card (Square). Please initiate booking using "Pay Later" to pay via PayPal, Venmo, or check, and you will save the 5% processing fee.
Refundable Damage Deposit
The Security Deposit is collected via Venmo, PayPal, or bank check and refunded upon successful walk through of property after check-out, within 1 week of check-out date.
Cancellation Policy
You may submit a cancellation request at any time prior to your stay. 50% of total rental rate is refundable 60 days or more before check-in.
Notes
The refundable security deposit is returned after successful walk-through of property after completion of stay. Security deposit is collected via Venmo or PayPal.