Onanda by the Lake

We stayed here whilst attending a wedding and we and our fellow guests who were there for the same reason were given the run of the house. Linda and Jon made us feel really at home and took an interest in what we were doing each day and why Canandaigua had been invaded by the British! Nothing was too much trouble. Ideal for our needs and the hospitality provided added to our time in NY State.

My wife and I just stayed for one night at Onanda and it was wonderful! Jon and Linda were so gracious and inviting. We have B&B'ed many times and they get it right. Beautiful location overlooking the lake and the grounds are so inviting, we wished we had more days to stay and explore. The breakfast was delicious and served overlooking the lake. The cool lake breezes filled our room and made sleeping delightful. Jon and Linda made us feel welcome right away, willing to be as available as we needed without imposing. At our invitation they sat and chatted with us during breakfast and they already feel like old friends

Warm hospitality, comfortable, beautiful property, could not have asked for more.

We celebrated our 18th Wedding Anniversary on May 15th. We typically go to a beautiful destination and just relax. This year we found Onanda by the Lake. Jon and Linda made our visit special. We enjoyed the amazing home and grounds, and the gourmet breakfast prepared specially for us. Best of all was that we felt like we were at home and so comfortable. Canandaigua Lake has a lot to offer, and we found another reason to go back.

Just looking for an affordable B&B in the Canandaigua area and we found this wonderful, peaceful home on the lake. The setting and gardens were beautiful. Food was delicious and the owner made us feel like old friends.

A wonderful and relaxing place to stay! A charming home with a lakeside view and great location to town and attractions made for a wonderful get away. The host family could not be more hospitable! Highly recommend to others in the future! They get a grade of A+ !

Our stay in late winter was a wonderful and totally relaxing weekend, that we will fondly remember.

The beauty of this place can't be captured in pictues, it is something that must be experienced. The sernity of Onanda by the Lake comes over you the minute you pull into the driveway. I was lucky to stay over the fourth of july weekend when the gardens were in full bloom and the grounds were lush and green. The house is charming inside and out. Linda and Jon have managed to merge the old with the new when decorating the rooms. All at once you are back in time but with all the amenities of today. My breakfast was a delicious stuffed french toast with fruit. We ate on the front porch and had a wonderful view of the beautiful lake as well as some of the gardens. Linda and Jon are wonderful innkeepers. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms are very clean and spacious. My bed was extremely comfortable. Soda, water, coffee and wine were all available. The bathroom was huge and had everything I needed (hairdryer, soap, shampoo, etc.). Overall it was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back!

A relative newcomer on the B&B scene, this gem of a property sits high on a hill overlooking Lake Canandaigua. Hosts John and Linda are gracious, friendly and helpful (not to mention great breakfast chefs!). They treat you like Royalty, making sure your every need is met, room kept spotless, sheets and towels clean and fresh and even go online for you and print out Mapquest directions to anywhere you want to go. (That's helpful because the network of county roads on your way to the wineries can be confusing). If you want to do it yourself, they provide free WIFI access. The furnishings are a comfy, inviting mix of antigues and cottage style and the beds will put you to sleep quickly and keep you that way until morning. The porch overlooks the lake with relaxing adirondack chairs and John and Linda gladly engage in conversation over a glass of wine or leave you alone if preffered. The grounds are beautifully planted with flowers and trees and a hiking trail running along a gully that turns into a little stream after a rain. You owe it to yourself to check out this gem of a B&B.

This beautiful home is set in an absolutely idyllic location - surrounded by gorgeous gardens and welcoming woods, with a fabulous view of Canandaigua Lake. We spent our days swimming in the lake, hiking the trails on the property, watching the wildlife and daily unfolding in the gardens. Everything inside was clean, extremely comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We left feeling completely relaxed, renewed and spoiled! I can't begin to say enough wonderful things about this piece of paradise by the lake. We can't wait to come back next time!

This place is incredible! My boyfriend surprised me with a night at Onanda By The Lake, and I've never gotten a more splendid present! I'd need four pages to give all the praise this place deserves! We stayed in the cozy, english cottage-like Premiere Suite, which included a private entrance, dining area (with coffee maker, snacks and fully stocked beverage accommodations), sitting area (with faux fireplace, flatscreen TV and dvd player), an elegant bedroom with luxurious queen bed, full bathroom with stand-up shower and separate jacuzzi tub (with candles!), AND a private patio overlooking the exquisite grounds! Phew! If that's not enough, our gracious hosts, John and Linda, were an absolute delight! They were so warm and accommodating. Linda is not only an ethereal cook (stuffed banana-walnut french toast!), but made seconds for us without any prompting! The view of the lake was pristine and the forested grounds provided leisurely trails for us to enjoy beside a meandering creek. This place is the definition of a haven! Our experience was invaluable and we will be returning very soon. Take advantage of this steal!