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"Ron golden pond" is a place to make memories, a special home with great energy.

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bradford, NY
  • Lamoka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Waneta Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Farm Sanctuary
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Bradford

With a stay at this vacation home in Bradford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Keuka Lake and Lamoka Lake. .This vacation home is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Watkins Glen State Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Waneta Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Lamoka Lake - 1 min walk
  • Waneta Lake - 4 min drive
  • Keuka Lake - 15 min drive
  • Keuka Lake Vineyards - 22 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Leseurre Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waneta Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Ron golden pond" is a place to make memories, a special home with great energy.

We have 50' frontage on the northeast side of Lamoka lake. Great sunsets and sun all day long.

The lake house is interestingly furnished with collectables and art work. Soft pastel key west paint colors. Lots of large windows with lake views.

We have 4 bdrms now...... one with a king,
one with a queen, and one with a full.
There is a futon and couch in the living room.

The bathroom has a newly refinished claw tub and a shower. A 2nd bathroom will be ready soon.

We are 12 miles from Watkins Glen, and there are at least 70 to 80 wineries within a 50 mile radius.

We are newly listed so let yours be some of our first reviews.

We are pet friendly and there is an additional one time pet fee not included in booking fee. ($75 per pet).

We are on a private road with very friendly neighbors...... a great spot for lakeside walks, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, ...etc.

Check us out and your return will be very likely.

Thanks, Ron.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ron Robertson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 10 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
10 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: To allow pets a pet fee is required. $75 per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

"Ron golden pond" is a place to make memories, a special home with great energy. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ron Golden Pond
Our family loved staying here for a week. We. hated leaving. It was clean, quiet and well equipped for a family. The kids loved the blue gills around the dock and I enjoyed the deck. I could watch the lake all day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

There was a few problems but Ron quickly to care of everything. Love the area. The views from the deck and patio spectacular.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We really enjoyed the privacy of this property! Everything was just as expected. Plenty of room for the 6 of us! Dock was excellent, water was clear with no weeds, and Ron, the host, was readily available if anything was needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly family vacation
It was wonderful. My grandsons can now jump off dock. We were lucky and weather was great. Ron stopped by to see if all was good. He is a good host and told us about the swamp with turtles and a good restaurant.Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Holiday weekend.
Owner was a great host and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway on Lamoka!
Convenient access to hiking, biking, Penn Yan! Fishing off the docks, fires in the fire pit at dusk. We had a great getaway on Lamoka Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glynette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic lake access
This property is a "work in progress" as described by other reviews. A second bathroom is being completed, and various small details around the house are incomplete, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The house was well stocked with everything you could need. The eclectic decorating style was interesting . And there's a Dollar General only a mile or two away for anything you have forgotten to bring. Ron was nearby and available if needed. The best part of this property is the outside space. The house is on a dead end road, so little traffic. There is a generous amount of lake front, with a fire ring that we used every day. There's plenty of firewood available for purchase nearby if you need to. And a sturdy dock made it easy to launch the canoe and kayaks. The lake is beautiful and we spent many hours on it. The sunsets were lovely. There is an air conditioner in the house that cools the main area but we only used it for a couple days and one evening because the newer bedroom did not have window screens. Other than that, there is a lovely breeze that flows through the house and the nights usually got down into the 60's, making it very comfortable. This area has so much to offer within a short driving distance and we didn't begin to cover it in our one week visit. Ron's place will certainly be memorable as the centerpiece to a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our stay at Ron’s cottage was lovely. Everything we needed was there for us. The location is beautiful and was very convenient to museums in Corning, Watkins Glen and finger lake wineries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda F.

Fabulous getaway!
We rented this lake house for a full week and loved every minute of it. It was about 15 min from Watkins Glen/Seneca area. There were lots of things to do for day trips that did not require alot of travel time. The house was a great location, on Lamoka Lake. I gave the cleanliness 3 stars because that was the only part that was a little disappointing. The host had called early and said the cleaning lady was done early and we could go in if arrived early - that was super nice and considerate of him. When we arrived, first appearance was house was fairly clean. However, the floors felt gritty and one place was slippery (outside the bathroom) and appeared almost oily. The fridge had stuck on debris on most of the shelving so we cleaned it before placing anything in it. The kitchen towels looked very well used, as well as the bathroom towels. We went to Walmart and bought new kitchen towels and bath towels. The bedrooms and beds were very clean. The house was very homey and comfortable. The property around the house was nice - nice small patio to sit and look out on lake. Steps were nice to the small dock. There were two kayaks, a canoe, and a paddleboard available for use. There was a nice fire pit and there are many roadside firewood stands to purchase wood. I will say, the house appears to be a house in remodeling process...there is a second bath construction, some door molding rot, most windows have been replaced but older ones exist, and there are just minor cosmetic things that would enhance the look of the house if were completed. The property around the house is small with little yard area if children staying. One side of the property is cluttered with stuff. There were two old masks laying in the driveway that we picked up and threw away. The shower is very small if a larger person using it. Bathroom has a nice large clawfoot tub. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and kitchen and living room. Area was quiet. Overall, house was nice, location and views were great, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second round
Had a great stay at Ron’s Golden Pond Everything was great Had internet problems and Ron was right on phone with Spectrum and it was corrected Second time Hope to make it a yearly trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Carlisle, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely winter getaway
Ron is a great host! The property is just as he described. It's so homey with interesting art and collectibles throughout. My boyfriend and I were looking for a little winter getaway and we couldn't be happier with our trip. The lake is beautiful (even covered in snow). We enjoyed a quiet long weekend with our dogs. We both hope that we get a chance to visit again so we can enjoy all the property has to offer during lake season.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakefront property
We enjoyed renting this property. The lakefront views from both the back patio and dock were amazing. We used the included kayaks and canoes, and fishing from the dock was pretty good also. The location is also within a 15 drive to the larger Keuka Lakeside activities and restaurants and also within 20-25 mins of Watkins Glen gorge trail and the Seneca Lake vineyards. It is a great property for kids. Note the house is 4 bedrooms and the owner is working on adding a second bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seven Heaven
Loved the cottage Had everything you could need and more Ron was great about answering questions View was wonderful Cottage was clean Very comfortable Plenty of room Want to come back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had a fantastic stay at the lake for a girls weekend retreat. The lake was just what was needed. The property had everything we could need to just relax and enjoy time together.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

steven p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Get away
We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summertime Dreams Come True!
My husband and I are so happy we were able to stay at Ron's Golden Pond for our anniversary weekend. Being able to check in by ourselves with the key code and start our stay without any hesitation was great. The property is right on the lake which was very inviting. We took full advantage of kayaks, canoe and huge floating devises to enjoy the entire lake which is gorgeous. Caught lots of little fish right off the dock including one 2lb small mouth bass! The cottage was super homey and had everything we needed and when we told Ron that we forgot our sound system he promptly came by to the rescue with a portable speaker for us. The bonfire pit gave us many nights of glowing entertainment that could only be matched by the star lit sky. We are looking forward to our next visit to Ron's Golden Pond all ready! Thank you for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful Vacation Rental
We really enjoyed our week at this beautiful house on the Lamoka Lake. The lake provided the perfect playground for kids and a tranquil, relaxing setting for the adults. The sunset was magical. There were plenty of parks & waterfalls for day hikes. The evening barbecue & camp fire, along with some beers, made for great evenings. The owner, Ron, was very attentive, helpful and kind. The house are also equipped with kayaks, canoe which are definitely a plus for us to enjoy the lake. Overall, this was a perfect vacation loved by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

William K C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our vacation
Wonderful time with my family at Ron's Golden Pond. Would highly recommend it to anyone wishing for a memorable Finger Lakes vacation. Returning next year

10/10 Excellent

Christa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased
This place was awesome! Ron was very nice and attentive to anything we needed during our stay. The house is very nice... spacious and great view! Not a far drive to Watkins Glen. I will definitely stay here again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019