Inn Details
With a premium location overlooking Skaneateles Lake, Aunt Louise's Lake House provides a relaxing get-away. Lake view porches and parklike lawns are waiting for you. Step inside this romantic inn and be embraced by the elegance and charm of the post and beam 1840 home. Come and enjoy the original wooden floors, a beautiful oversized fireplace, a vintage footed tub and other reminders of yesteryear. After a night of sweet dreams in one of the romantic bedrooms, wake up to the aroma of breakfast being prepared; perhaps coddled eggs, an artichoke quiche or creme Brule French toast. Savor another cup of coffee on the patio as you are surrounded by colorful flower gardens. Views of Skaneateles Lake are a special delight. Take a relaxing 3 1/2 mile drive along the lake to the tree lined streets of the village. Stroll along the brick walks for shopping and dining in this quaint beautifully preserved community.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 15 minutes to Bass Pro
- 30 minutes to Syracuse University
- 35 minutes to SUNY Cortland
- 45 minutes to Wells College
- 55 minutes to Cornell University
- Overlooking Lake
- Airport
- Countryside
- Lakeside
- Small town
- Village
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: Syracuse, NY (22 miles East)
- Directions to property:
Coming on I 81 South from Syracuse:
Exit from I 81. Follow signs for I 690 West. Take exit #6 (Auburn/Rt.5). I 690 merges with I 695. Follow I 695 until it ends at Rt. 5. Turn right on Rt. 5 West, then go to the second traffic light. Turn left to Rt. 321 South. Travel 7 miles to downtown Skaneateles. Rt. 321 ends at Rt. 20. Turn left at light to Rt. 20. Go to the next traffic light and turn right to Rt. 41 South. Follow Skaneateles Lake going exactly 4 miles. Aunt Louise’s Lake House is on the left with a lighted sign on the front lawn and a post and rail fence at the foot of the driveway. - Nearest major airport: Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 33 miles
- Directions from airport:
From the Airport,follow signs for I 81. Take I 81 South; follow the signs to I 690 West. Take exit #6 towards Auburn(RT.5). I 690 West will merge into I 695 West. Follow I 695 West until it ends at Route 5. Turn right onto Route 5 West. At the second traffic light take a left on to Route 321 South. Travel about 7 miles to downtown Skaneateles. At the traffic light take a left onto Route 20 East. Go to the top of the hill, at that traffic light turn right on to Route 41 South. Go exactly 4 miles; Aunt Louise's Lake House will be on your left. There's a lighted sign on the lawn and a post and rail fence at the foot of the driveway. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 80.00 and $ 165.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Bath robes | Data port | | Hairdryer | Private entrance | | Radio | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone |  | | On Site | | | Board games | Fax Machine | | Fireplace | Internet Service | | Videos | |
Meals - A Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8-9:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, Patio with a Lake View
- Additional food services included in room rate: favorite beverage with cookies in PM, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Coddled Eggs
Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The eggs are prepared and served in vintage English coddlers. The eggs are similar to poached eggs, but more delicatly cooked and more delectable to eat. They are made more perfect when served with toasted English muffins. After this breakfast, guests are on a mission to nearby antique shops hoping to buy egg coddlers to take home.
Policies - Minimum stay required (On holiday weekends and from May - Oct. a 2 night minimum on weekends)
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (In some instances infants and young children are welcome.)
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (A deposit of one night's lodging required)
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
Deposits are refundable if a room is canceld 10 days prior to scheduled arrival. Deposits will be refunded on a prorated basis of 10% forfeiture per day for cancelations received in less than 10 days from the dates reserved. There is a $10 fee for cancelations. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Bed & Breakfast Network of Central New York
- Empire State Bed & Breakfast Association
- Finger Lakes Bed & Breakfast Association
- Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce
- Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 10% | Multiple Day Discount | Minimum stay: 4 days |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Louise and Dale Zabel
Dale and Louise have enjoyed sharing their home with friends for many years. Now it's a special delight to welcome new friends to their home overlooking the lake. Dale loves sailing his Flying Scot on Skaneateles Lake. An active member of Skaneateles Garden Club, Louise takes pleasure in caring for the inn's beautiful flower gardens. - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Syracuse University Athletic Dome, Swimming and Ice Skating at local rec. center, Mac-Kenzie Childs Shop and Tour, Bass Pro, Turning Stone Casino, Erie Canal Cruises and Museum, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, leaf peeping, wine tasting, scuba diving, baseball, ice skating, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports Skaneateles Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Skaneateles, New York.
Contact Information
Aunt Louise's Lake House Bed and Breakfast2498 East Lake Road Skaneateles, NY 13152 USA
| Phone: | +1-315-685-5864 | | Toll-free: | +1-877-443-2648 |
Innkeeper(s)
Louise and Dale Zabel
Rates:
$80 - $165
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