What Guests Say.

“My husband and I stayed at Smooth Sailing for our mini moon and it well exceeded our expectations. It was so cozy and peaceful, while being so close to so many breweries and wineries. We had the best time hanging on the private dock!!”

“Sarah’s place was simply perfect for us -- quiet, beautiful and fun! It felt like we were on the water, not just as close as possible to it. How cool is that?? Loved spending time on the dock, on the porch and in the water. Super easy check in, good communication, comfortable bed, everything we needed in the kitchen. We enjoyed the extra little touches like fresh flowers and a bottle of local wine -- thanks for a wonderful time, Sarah. Oh, and we loved our first trip to the Finger Lakes!”

“Sarah’s place is magical and lovely. Everything has been done with care and attention to detail. The location is simply beautiful, and the house fits in perfectly with the surroundings. Sarah is a wonderful host, little welcoming touches all round, responsive to questions, well equipped house. It was our first time at her place but it will definitely not be the last.”

“Beautiful lakefront property! Our dog loved sitting on the dock. We were less than a 10 minute drive to wineries and a few restaurants!”

“We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the Finger Lakes. The home was exactly as described - clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was amazing being right on the water and perfect for exploring the area, including wineries, lakes, and nearby attractions, while still providing a peaceful place to unwind. The host was friendly, responsive, and made the entire experience seamless from check-in to check-out. We truly felt at home and would gladly stay here again on a future trip to the Finger Lakes. Thank you for helping make our vacation so enjoyable!”

“Incredibly beautiful location! It was exactly as described and Sarah was easy to talk to. They were so welcoming and accommodating. The location was perfect for our pup too!”

“10/10 stay on Seneca Lake! Amazing location and the perfect size for a couple. It felt so much bigger than a small cottage thanks to the huge screenless windows looking right out over the lake. The highlights for us were waking up to coffee on the dock, watching the sunsets over the water each evening, and taking the kayaks and paddleboards out. We also really enjoyed playing cornhole and using the outdoor propane fire pit for marshmallows. The hosts truly went above and beyond. We honestly would have been satisfied never leaving the property! An incredible stay from start to finish.”

“Cabin was just as promised, plus extras like robes for us and toys for the dog. Great little beach, great place”

“This was our third 6 night stay at Smooth Sailing. It is now our go to place to relax and unwind. The cottage is right on the water and is so serene. The surrounding area has so much to see and do that you couldn’t ask for anything more. The cottage is very clean and Sarah has thought of everything to make your stay feel like home! We have never had any questions or concerns during our stay but felt confident Sarah would respond quickly if we did. She is a definite super host!!!! Our favorite places to eat are Elf in the Oak for breakfast sandwiches and Hector’s Hideaway for dinner! We are already looking forward to coming back next year!!!!”

“The house is beautiful. The dock by the house was perfect.”