Villa confortable et isolée — jacuzzi, vue panoramique, cascades, gorge — sud de Skaneateles

Seven and a half acres of private wilderness, bordered by a land conservation trust, transform this from a stay into an expedition. Trails woven through the property lead to hidden waterfalls, dramatic gorges, and overlooks with views that stretch uninterrupted. Unlike typical rentals, here you don’t just see nature—you’re immersed in it, with every path promising discovery. It’s not just land; it’s a living, breathing playground for the soul.

Nearby attractions-

Hiking Trails
- Carpenter Falls– Easy access, stunning 80-foot waterfall (short hike, great view).  (5 min)
- High Vista Preserve – Peaceful forest loop (1.2 miles, mild elevation, seasonal lake glimpses).  
- I have many more, feel free to ask!

Horse Riding
- Southern Tier Stables (20 min)

Boating
- Sevey’s Boat Yard (Skaneateles Lake) – Book ahead for kayak/pontoon rentals. (5 min)
- 2 Stand up paddle boards are available at the house, they can be inflated and launched at the dock down the road (2 min)
-Andrew R Fuller Park parking and boat launch. Tennis and pickleball courts. (5 min)

Vineyards & Orchards

- Anyela’s Vineyards – Local favorite with lakeside tastings.  (10 min)
- Beak & Skiff (LaFayette) – This campus features a tavern, a distillery, a winery, and a general store. They offer seasonal flavors of hard cider, spirits, and wines. The 1911 Tasting Room & Tavern offers food prepared by their chef, and the 1911 Distillery uses state-of-the-art equipment to produce small-batch spirits. The campus also has an orchard with around 300,000 apple trees. (30 min)
- Quarry ridge family-owned winery, perched on Cayuga Lake’s eastern shore atop a limestone quarry, grows single-clone Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The unique microclimate gives distinct flavors to the fruit. Notably: 360-degree tasting room vista of the lake and vineyard (30 min)
- Treleaven Wines -family-owned winery offers a variety of services including winemaking, dining, live music, beer, and an event venue. It's also dog-friendly. (30 min)
- Watkins Glen has many more wineries (e.g., Hermann J. Wiemer, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Three Brothers).  (1 hour)

Restaurants
- Glen Haven (5 min) – Classic American fare.  
- Mandana In (10 min) – Italian-inspired dishes.  
Skaneateles Village Area: ( all 20 min)
- Gilda’s – Wood-fired pizza.  
- Elephant & Dove – Creative Mexican.  
- Blue Water Grill – Lakefront dining
- Doug’s Fish Fry- local favorite +ice cream
- Super Cream Dairy Bar - the BEST ice cream

Farm stands
- Andersons farm market ~20 min, great farm to shelf selection, family owned. Huge selection of amazing cheese
- There are many farm stands near the property on the way to the village with good produce, cash honor system

Snacks/Good vibes:
- Crazy Daisies – Live music, floral cocktails, light bites + plant shop. (25 min)

Shopping
- Skaneateles Village – Boutiques & galleries (charming but limited).  
- Destiny USA (Syracuse, 40min) – Massive mall for all needs.  

Spas
- Mirbeau Spa
- Spa at the Inns of Aurora

The property is not lakefront. There is access+ parking a mile down the road.
Pool is not heated and closes seasonally. (Usually a week or two after Labor Day)