Waterfront DeRuyter Home w/ Private Dock!

Great experience. Great owners.

The house is just as pictured. The owner is very accommodating and accessible. The home had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We loved our time on the lake! We caught lots of sunfish right off the dock. If you are thinking about booking you should. You will not regret it.

Family weekend

I booked the De Ruyter home as my niece was graduating from Syracuse and several of my siblings wanted to stay together. We had a tremendous time. Kim was a terrific host and answered all our questions quickly. the house is terrific. It has 2 bedrooms in the main house and a side boat house with a bunk bed. The kitchen has everything you can use. There is one bathroom that is smartly configured to have a separate shower room and toilet room with the sink outside the 2 rooms. There were 5 of us in the house but the one bathroom was never an issue. The dock is terrific and we spent a lot of time out there. We stayed in early May so the dock extension wasn't yet in the water. there were kayaks to use but we were pretty busy so did not get a chance to use them. Thanks for a great weekend.

Awesome but some quirks

My wife and I stayed at this property for a 2-night stay on a recent frigid cold weekend in January. Our hosts were so nice and accommodating, answering all questions and stocking the house with coffee, snacks, and some wine of our choosing. We had a delightful experience. Without a doubt it is all about the view and the house’s design to accentuate it. We were there when the lake was frozen and snowy, and I can only imagine how wonderful the view must be in the summer, but the winter view had a majesty of its own. The house is furnished and decorated nicely with special touches and comfy blankets. The living room with its full wall of windows provided an amazing view, as well as the 2 bedrooms situated at the corner of the house. The main room and kitchen felt so spacious because of the tall ceilings, and we enjoyed watching some shows on the giant wall mounted TV while having the fireplace on and kitchen close by to grab a quick bite now and then. The heat was uneven but was manageable with just my wife and I, although if you had people staying in both bedrooms at the same time there might be an issue to find common ground. All the good totally outweighs any of the quirky aspects of the house including an odd bathroom setup, some cracks in the walls and slightly slanted floors in areas. On the outside, you park your car right off the road by the doorway so unloading your bags is extremely easy and efficient. The separate structure with another bedroom was not open in the winter so I can’t comment on that, but as I noted this place must be great for a summer stay.

Relaxing Waterfront Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay on DeRuyter Reservoir. The house is beautifully positioned to give a wonderful view of the lake. We had such a relaxing time we barely left the house except for walks around the reservoir and a hike in the nearby state park. I loved waking up to the sunrise while having my morning coffee and the soft sounds of the lake as I fell asleep at night. My nephew did plenty of fishing and we used the kayaks and paddleboat throughout the visit. I plan on visiting again.