The Chosen Spot: Secluded, Views, Wineries, Skiing, Pet friendly!

This Lakefront home is on the South end of Canandaigua Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes/Wine Country, in the quaint town of Naples, NY - home of the Great Naples Grape Festival. Several breweries, four wineries, homemade ice cream and grape pies and great restaurants. Also hiking at Grimes Glen (2 waterfalls) skiing, and golf (Reservoir Creek) in Naples. Cummings Nature Center, Letchworth State Park and Watkins Glen nearby for great hiking.

This home is the last house on a private road, in a cove with very distant neighbors to the North, and no immediate neighbors to the South, offering unparalleled privacy and solitude. There is ample parking and loads of privacy. It boasts 450+ feet of beach front with beach entry swimming, huge 2nd story deck with views, boat dock, 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 2 paddle boards, hammock, fire pit, gas BBQ, picnic table, life jackets and everything you need for great summer fun at the lake or any time of year! Also pet friendly upon approval. This home has great beach level access- No stairs or elevator! Shale entry for swimming great for all ages and pets. You can bring your boat. There is a whip mooring for your use with room to keep your trailer at the house. The boat launch is 5 min away in Woodville and also Smith Boys marina where you can rent a boat. ( Please note in peak season July & August, a 7 nite min applies with checkin/checkout on Friday only.

Nov-April long-term rental opportunities at a deep discount for a month or longer allows access to ski weekends and remote work over the winter.

The huge 2nd story deck along the entire front of the house provides stunning lake views up the entire 15 mile long lake. The best views on the whole lake - maybe in all of the Finger Lakes! Canandaigua Lake is one of the best the Finger Lakes has to offer with pristine waters for swimming and great fishing with very little boat traffic at the South end of the lake. Gorgeous peace and solitude.

The home is 2000 sq feet with 3 levels. The lower beach level has a large family room with foosball table and pull out sofa. There is a private bedroom with queen bed and full bath on this level with walk out to the lower deck/hot tub and the beach. Upstairs is the main level with living room, dining area (seats 8) and full kitchen. Also a master bedroom with queen bed and full bath. This level walks out to the large 2nd story deck with BBQ, outside dining table and the best views ever! One more level up is the large loft with a queen bed, two twin beds and great views of the lake.

There are two full bathrooms; one with tiled walk in shower and one with tub/shower combo. Lower level game room has smart TV & foosball. Also smart TV in FR on main level. Board games and cards provided. Great remote work space with wifi, monitor, hdmi and desk. Well stocked kitchen. Coffee/tea, spices and cooking basics supplied.

This is a super secluded spot. Great swim area. No seaweed. Walk in entry - great for kids and adults alike. Hot tub on the beach level year round. A family of eagles permanently nests in the cove. BBQ and fire pit outside (wood provided). Adirondack chairs. Canoe, 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards. Lots of parking and privacy.
The Area:
5 Minute drive to Bristol Mountain for skiing in winter /Ariel Adventure in summer!
Quaint town of Naples 10 minutes away with 2 wineries, 2 breweries, Ice cream shop, golf course and great restaurants. Also amazing hiking at Grimes Glen (2 large waterfalls) in Naples. Fun stops are in Naples are Suttons Spoons (an outdoor/fishing store) that hasn't changed since I was a kid and the Wizard of Clay, world renowned potter. Cummings Nature Center and Ontario County park close by for great outdoor enjoyment year round with hiking /mountain biking and Xcountry ski trails. Stony Brook and Letchworth state parks nearby for scenic hiking.
Attractions:
2 Wineries within 10 minutes South of the house (in Naples): Inspire Moore Wineries (with Roots Cafe) and Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars.
2 Wineries within 10 min North of the house (In Bristol Springs): Heron Hill Wine Tasting Room & Arbor Hill Grapery (Brew & Brats eatery). Lots of outdoor seating. Friday night steak dinners and live music outdoors, per their schedule.
Hollerhorn Distillery in Naples. Great deck and cool vibe. Live music.
Naples Brewing Company, Main St Naples.
Engine 14 Brewery, Naples.
Twisted Rail Brewery on North end of Canandaigua lake.
Noble Shepard Brewery in Bloomfield (near Wizard of Clay).
The Middletown Tavern in Naples - the "locals" bar. Go there for cheap draft beer, great chicken wings and a pool table.

Plenty the Bakery in Bristol Springs a couple miles away (on your way to Bristol Mtn). Their specialty is Sticky buns and breakfast sandwiches! And they have great Kimchee and quiches. Also some outdoor seating.
For the world famous Naples grape pie check out Joseph's Wayside Market for Cindy's pies (and Monica's pies open only in the Fall). Also lots of great local produce and other local treats at this outdoor farmers market. (Open daily. Closed mid Nov to May 1st)
Lynnie Lou's Ice Cream (just South of Joseph's Market - Closes mid Oct ; reopens May 1st) Best Homemade Ice Cream ever and my good friend, Lynn, is the owner.
Artizan's Gifts from the Finger Lakes in Naples. Beautiful art and cool, crafty items.
Suttons Spoons on Main Street. It has fishing tackle and hunting gear but also clothing and more. It's like a step back into time walking into the store. Pick up a great Suttons Spoons souvenir T-shirt for only $10. Just check the place out for fun!
Folk Art Guild, East Hill Gallery 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex NY 14507
Reservoir Creek Golf Course in Naples. Check website for specials
Finally, no visit to the area is complete without checking out The Wizard of Clay. Please tell Pegge and Jamie the Standish family sent you. Jamie is a world famous potter and makes all his art here. If he's there, be sure to ask for a demonstration. No reservation required. His wife Pegge runs the store. She is a hoot. Noble Brewery is nearby.
CMAC outdoor concert venue in Canandaigua gets National bands. Bristol Valley Theater in Naples is fun for summertime live theater.Note: Advance wine tasting reservations recommended in Summer and Fall.
Mark are Mary are superhosts and very responsive and helpful with local reco's.

Naples restaurants:
Neopolitan - great gourmet pizza & paninis
Luigis - pizza and the best subs
Caruso's Cafe/coffee shop - breakfast/bagels/lunch etc
Naples Valley BBQ - Great eats!
Roots Cafe - Healthy fare and Wine at Inspire Moore Winery. Eclectic vibe.
The Redwood - breakfast diner style
Old School Cafe - Breakfast, brunch, bakery, coffee & alcohol drinks at the gorgeous hand carved wood bar - excellent food. Always a Vegan option. My friends Trish & Joe converted an old schoolhouse. Trish is a 5 star chef and excellent baker. Joe makes the drinks!
The Naples Hotel - bar & restaurant. An historic site in Naples in center of town with wrap around porch.

Active Stuff: Great hiking at Ontario County Park or Conklin's Gully. Also highly recommend Cummings Nature Center - walking trails with beautiful scenery. Bristol Mountain for skiing (Alpine & Nordic) in the winter and Arial Adventure in the summer (opens May 1). Ontario County park for hiking, sledding and cross country skiing. Grimes Glen hiking/waterfall (only when it's warm, as you will be hiking in the stream much of the time) in the town of Naples. It's a stunning hike. Kinda feels like you're in Hawaii. I grew up hiking these falls. A sweet place. Also Watkins Glen Falls hike is a spectacular hike (about an hour drive).

Groceries: 10 min to Naples (Sur-Fine grocery); 20 min to Canandaigua (Wegmans)
Four wineries with tastings within a 10 mile radius. More restaurants in Canandaigua at North end of the lake.

Boating, hiking, biking, wine tasting, fall foliage, downhill and X-country snow skiing, peaceful serenity all year round. Total privacy!

The space:
Rustic cottage with new flooring/bathrooms Fall 2020. New stove Fall 2021; Dishwasher installed Fall 2021. And hot tub for a bit of luxury!
2 bedrooms + Loft. Sleeps 8 max.
Also queen sleeper sofa in Lower FR
All linens & towels are provided.
Private septic very close to waters edge requires limited laundry and shorter showers to ensure it functions well for the future. Guidelines online and at the home.
Late June through mid Sept there is a 7 nite minimum; checkin/out of Friday only.
Pet friendly (dogs only) $25/day/pet, upon approval.
Must be 25 or older to rent. No parties.
$295 cleaning fee.

Truly the best view on the entire lake! Beautiful any time of year.