We had a fantastic time at Bob's lakehouse. It was generously stocked and absolutely perfect for our whole multi-generational family. We are very grateful! Bob is an excellent host. The whole family is already asking about planning a future trip here because everyone loved it so much.
This place was wonderful for our weekâs stay. The house was clean and very well stocked with basic necessities. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to make large dinners. The views from the decks were stunning! Bob met us upon arrival to give us a tour and explain a few things, which was incredibly helpful. After that, because the place was so well setup, we didnât need to contact him for anything. We will definitely stay here again.
Robert was very thorough in meeting us for the tour of his beautiful property when we first got to the house. Everything was labeled and easy to look for the things we needed during our stay . For my brother-in lawâs bachelor party he and 11 of us guys had more than enough room to spread out for this trip. This trip consisted of fishing, campfires, and going out on the beautiful kayaks to look at the beautiful Sodus bay. My brother in law even went on to say that one night heâd rather stay in and enjoy the house than to go out. We felt very comfortable with our stay and hoping definitely one day to be back thank you Robert!
The property is all you that see and read about in the listing and then some. The home is very clean, well organized and very well supplied. The host is very friendly and readily available if there is a need. He has gone above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing stay. The deck is large with a great view of the water. There is plenty of seating and tables if you want to eat on the deck. The dining room also has a huge table and the kitchen will let you prepare your favorite meals. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. We were a party of 8 adults with a 5 yr old and a 9 month old. The layout of the house was perfect and afforded great spaces for the children and adults. We rented a pontoon boat for the week we were there and tied it to the dock and boat house at the camp. We rode around the lake and found an awesome sand bar for swimming. We would have swam at the camp but it was more fun to take the boat out. At night we enjoyed the fire pit by the water. There are stores close by for groceries and a few restaurants if you feel like dining out. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent again. And, a very BIG THANKS to Bob for sharing this place with us. We had a great week.
This year our three-generation family of fourteen visited Sodus Bay for the first time. We were wonderfully surprised at the lovely property offered by Bob Pollard right on the bay. It was beautifully laid out, with spacious rooms and everything we needed to have a wonderful time together. The view of the bay could not have been better. This allowed us to look from the living room or the deck of the house and see everything that was going on down at the waterfront. We enjoyed the canoe and kayaks that Bob offered, and were also able to tie up our sailboat and some paddle boards at the long dock. The beachfront area gave us a wonderful place for a family campfire with sâmores and sharing stories. The weather was fine, and we were comfortable with the windows and screen doors open most of the week. When we needed the air conditioning, that also worked well.
We would heartily recommend this property to other family groups like ours.
My extended family had a wonderful time on Sodus Bay. The house is lovely, big, clean, very well-stocked, and right on the water. The kids had a great time kayaking while the adults enjoyed sitting on the deck. We cooked dinner every night and found everything we needed (appliances, spices, oils, etc). The weather wasnât great during our week (chilly, gray, rainy) and on rainy days there isnât much to do locally. We ended up driving 50 minutes to a bowling alley in Canandaigua. On nice days we enjoyed hiking at Chimney Bluffs and walking around lovely Sodus Point. Robert is a stellar owner, he responded to texts immediately (we blew a fuse one morning while cooking breakfast). We highly recommend Robertâs home for a peaceful stay.
Greeted by the owner upon arrival, he showed us the property and ensured we were settled in. Stocked with amenities, this home is ready for you to bring your family members and enjoy. Overlooking beautiful Sodus Bay, you can enjoy nature at its finest. I highly recommend this property to anyone interested.
We stayed at the cottage on Sodus with numerous family members of all ages. The in-law suite was a great feature while traveling with our less than 1 year old. The bigger kids loved having their own space in the walk out basement. There was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed many meals on the large outdoor deck. The cottage was extremely well stocked with all paper products including toilet paper and paper towels. There were also plenty of linens and beach towels as well. The dock was great for our 18 foot boat to be left on for the week, it even had an electric outlet so we could recharge the boat every day. The fishing was great around the Bay and the swimming at the cottage was nice and shallow, great for the smaller kids. We enjoyed sâmores by the fire numerous nights as well. We will definitely be back next year!
The property was lovely and enjoyed by the entire family! Everything we needed was provided-from a well-stocked kitchen, to toys and games, to various sized life jackets, water toys, and kayaks/canoe. The in-law apartment was perfect for our daughter's family-providing a quiet space where baby could nap. Bob met us upon arrival and gave us a tour and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend this property and would be happy to return.
Bob Pollard is a gracious host, commutation with Bob is an easy as it comes. The property is clean, neat and loaded with amenities. The location is perfect, easy to get to and the view from the outdoor deck is spectacular. The main house offers plenty of room for a large group and yet enough space to find peace and quiet if needed, The main dining area offers a huge table which sits eight to ten people. The house is organized and equipped with every thing you could possible need. We would highly recommend this property and are looking forward to returning next year. This place is a solid 5 star. :)
House is beautiful and very well stocked. Property and neighborhood are great. Host is very welcoming and made sure we had everything we would need and went above and beyond. Would absolutely return.
This property is exactly as described. We had 10 adults and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was clean, comfortable and had amazing views. Each of us commented on our beds being very comfortable. I have stayed at many VRBO properties, and I have to say that this house was by far the best stocked of any VRBO I have ever stayed....pots, pans, plasticware, paper products, everything we needed was there. We have a great experience, and we all hope to return to this house.
The home was beautiful with amazing views and lake access. The host was so helpful. Communication was amazing. Would return to the rental in the future.
The location was great. Our family enjoyed the kayaks and canoe, the well stocked home and the ease of check-in and check-out. Be warned though:
The description says A/C units in two places, nice, however the bedrooms do not get A/C but there are fans available in each. This is on me as I read the description and assumed the entire home would be cooled.
The basement bedroom is very musty and smelly. When my family came up in the morning the musty smell was all over them so showers daily were necessary.
The living area furniture could use a deep clean. It's grimy and there is a cigarette burn on the ottoman. Better yet, replace it.
Besides these issues the stay was fantastic and the host wonderful.
Large house with an abundance of amenities. Enough space for a family of 10 to eat all together and have alone time when needed.
Water sports equipment was great to have. Would recommend.
The pictures and reviews do not do this property justice.
It is the cleanest, most organized ( everything is labeled) stocked with everything you can think of .The rooms are great sizes. The views of the water are wonderful.
The outside is stocked as well with kayaks, canoe. Water
Toys.
Bob are host is wonderful. Answers any questions right away.
Thank you from the Garnerâs for sharing your cottage with us. Five stars from us.
We had a great week exploring the trails in the Sodus Bay area. A must is Chimney Bluffs. Being right on the water the home is in a perfect location for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding and other water activities. The elevated decks have a beautiful, scenic view of the Bay. Great for those that need down time to unwind, read a book, enjoy a drink and generally relax. There are many good restaurants and a great beach a short drive from the home. The house has ample space 10-12 people and is well equipped. A great place for a week or more on the water.
The house and property were perfect for our family vacation. Loved the spaciousness of the house, the large deck with a wonderful view, and all the amenities that were provided. We all enjoyed boating, fishing off the dock, and the kids had a great time playing in the water.
Our family of 10 spent the last 5 days in June at this great property. We were met by Bob, the host, given a thorough walkthrough of the property which was very helpful. In total there were 5 cars and ample room for all of us to park. Each bedroom is a nice size and we especially enjoyed the âin-lawâ apartment which had a balcony that overlooked the water. There was an additional large deck, located on the main floor, which our family used often. Being a family of cooks we found the kitchen was well equipped and stocked. There is even an additional refrigerator located on the second floor which we used. This property is clean and well maintained and is exactly as pictured. There are kayaks and a canoe readily available. It was fun to see the neighborhood from the water and the location of the group of swans that frequently fly over the bay. The fire pit is located on the shore which our kids used to roast marshmallows. One perk of this property is that it is close to parks, Sodus Beach, and only 45 minutes away from Rochester where there is a host of activities, as well as, good restaurants. Bob is truly dedicated to making sure that everyone enjoys themselves while staying there. It is a gem for the area.
OK, so maybe I'm a tad biased - this is the home I grew up in! Regardless, the properly is as pristine and well maintained as it was when I lived there nearly 40 years ago. Modifications accommodate additional guests, though the basement level is not as inviting for overnight - unfinished. The property caters to the active sportsman as well as just those just looking to enjoy tranquil serenity. And Bob is always there to support any needs - makes certain your experience is top notch!
First, we were fortunate enough to be up there when the leaves were changing colors on the trees and the drive from the airport was breathtaking. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood and since the house is built into a hill all three floors have amazing views of the lake. Bob met us at the house and walked us through and answered all of our questions and we immediately became aware that he provides everything promised in his description. We truly just needed to bring our clothes. We had a family gathering there on Saturday for all the members of my wife's family that live in the area, about 20 people and there was plenty of room. It was an amazing time and everyone loved the house.
I want to say that there was not one thing wrong with this VRBO rental. Every room was immaculate and in perfect order. There was even shampoo provided in the showers. It is these types of small details that made our experience so perfect. This is the first time I took the time to post a review after staying in a VRBO rental. It is such an amazing location and property that I want everyone to be able to enjoy the same type of experience that we all did. We are already looking at dates next summer to reserve.