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Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sylvan Beach, NY
  • Place, Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lake House Casino at Sylvan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Erie Canal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Sylvan Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Sylvan Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Sylvan Beach Amusement Park and 5 minutes by foot from Oneida Lake. .This vacation home is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Turning Stone Casino and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gold Rush Adventure Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Amusement Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Lake House Casino at Sylvan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Erie Canal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gold Rush Adventure Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Verona Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rome Station - 27 min drive
  • Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flo's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freedoms Hog Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drunken King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 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.

Kayak Shack: Waterfront, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock, In the Heart of Downtown

**HOUSE IS A DUPLEX: Each floor is rented separately.

UPPER UNIT: Perfectly positioned ON THE WATER in the heart of DOWNTOWN Sylvan Beach, located on Clifford Ave across from the Cove Resort and parallel to Eddie's restaurant on Main St. The Kayak Shack offers both tranquility and convenience — a quiet waterfront setting just steps from all the excitement of Sylvan Beach.

SECOND (UPPER) FLOOR Features:
Lakefront property with beautiful waterfront views
Private boat (up to 45ft - available upon request only) and Jetski Dock
Walking distance to the beach, restaurants, nightlife, amusement park, and Lake House Casino
Large eat-in kitchen with full-size and small appliances, plus a Keurig
Washer/dryer, shared grill, and spacious deck overlooking the water
Kayaks available to use free of charge
Wi-Fi and Cable TV
Linens, towels, and outdoor chairs included
Quiet, relaxing setting perfect for couples, families, or friends
Pet free property

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Living Room: Sectional sofa

Water Access:
Enjoy dock access for kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. Please notify us if you plan to dock a boat during your stay. EZ Dock can dock one boat with a max length of 45 feet, and has a jet ski and kayak launch.

Heating & Cooling:
The home features a wall-mounted mini-split system and electric baseboard heaters for heat. For cooling, the main living area is air-conditioned with the mini-split, while the bedrooms have window units and ceiling fans to keep things comfortable.

***Please note: This home is a duplex, and each floor is rented separately.

***Stair Access to Second Floor:
The second-floor unit is accessed by an outdoor staircase. Guests who have difficulty with stairs should review the listing photos carefully to ensure accessibility.

Oneida County, NY Property Registration#: STR-00167
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR-00167

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

House
Sylvan Beach Kayak Shack 2nd Floor Unit
Waterfront Lake House, Close to Casino, 2nd Floor Sylvan Beach

Kayak Shack: Waterfront Lake House, 2nd Floor, Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very nice stay. We utilized the kitchen. It was well equipped. Our host Stephanie was very accommodating and a great communicator. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grat location and nice to have my boat at the camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the PERFECT property.The house is super cute, clean, and has everything you could possibly need. Close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house looks exactly like the pictures and is walkable to the town and beach. We were planning our next vacation before we left!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay! My sister and I brought our 83 yr old mother to Sylvan Beach so she could catch up with her girlfriends since grade school. We moved from Canastota 46 yrs ago and loved coming to Sylvan Beach as kids. Our visit was amazing and a lot of that was because this house was perfect. Sitting on the porch at night watching the boats, walking to all the restaurants and beach and sitting at the beautiful island in the kitchen made our visit even better!! It was very clean and Stephanie made everything so easy!! We hope to visit again someday and would definitely book this house again and next time use the canoes!! Best house in Sylvan Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

BRUCE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were just looking for a quiet place to relax and get away for a few days - this property provided exactly that. Happy with our booking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed staying here so much! The place was beautiful and so clean. We look forward to staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave d.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place

we loved how we could walk to all the places to eat and the Entertaiment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The upstairs unit had a generous deck with lovely views of the canal that goes out to the lake. A quick walk across the street and you can catch an incredible sunset! Inside the house we had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and everything was super clean. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoy the stay

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Kayak Shack. Great location, walking distance to many local amenities. Looking forward to another vacation here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway. Property was clean and fixtures/furniture were modern and comfortable. Location was great as restaurants were all within walking distance. Owner was very responsive to all inquiries. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimii L.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE TO STAY 10 STARS!!

Thank you so much we had a great time, and the places was great! We made lots a great memories and can't wait to rebook with you guys! We would be interested in possibly renting out the whole house next time and bring up the whole family!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great views, clean and updated, and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

We had an amazing stay! Great communication with host, and the listing was exactly as pictured/described. Many amenities were provided throughout the house that were convenient. I can not express how perfect of a location this was. Easy quick walk to the beach, restaurants/bars, but far enough from the main road that it was quiet. We loved the amazing deck that overlooks the canal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dereck W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

We and some friends booked the entire house for a long weekend with our boats. Everything went well and the property was fantastic for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

Very relaxing, awesome location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay

Within walking distance of everything. Beautiful sunrises. Love the ducks. I love kayaking. Quiet. Soft sheets. Fluffy towels. Good air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for my little family. It would be nice if there were a few more outdoor chairs on the second floor but we made it work. The property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice clean and comfortable. Fantastic location. Wonderful host. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable and Covenient

Location was clean and quiet with bocks in the back for your own water craft. 2 block walk to ice cream, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beach. Only complaint is bedrooms are not air conditioned and a little tight. The single wall unit in living room must be set to max cool to get any relief in bedroom on a hot day. Separate units should have been installed. Especially for a top floor unit
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy D., Albion, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Beautiful place! Wonderful location and great house. Clean and close to everything fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Getaway

The host, Stephanie, was very responsive and hospitable. The rental was very nice and extremely clean. Fantastic getaway rental to enjoy the nostalgia of where my husband grew up. It was a great way to experience his summer vacations as a child. The location has onsite parking and is in walking distance to everything at Sylvan Beach. This rental overlooks the canal with access to dock, kayaks, patio, and grill. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yaping R.

Liked: Cleanliness

unique boat house with very good view

The location of the property is very good. We were enjoying sit at deck and see gooses playing in water with their babies. sometimes, we could catch a big fish jumped out of water. it is a nice small town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Sylvan Beach Nugget

This was our first VRBO experience and couldn’t be more pleased! Everything we needed was within a sort walking distance and the dock style and location was perfect for our 21’ boat. Plenty of room to park the truck and trailer on our side of the driveway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023