A Girls' Weekend Getaway in Skaneateles
Skaneateles might be the most charming small town in the Finger Lakes for a girls' trip: a spa straight out of a Monet painting, lakefront dinners, boutique shopping and wineries in every direction. Sunset Side Cottage gives everyone a real bed, enough bathrooms to get ready, and an island where the best conversations happen.
Why It Works for a Group
- 4 bedrooms: a king primary suite in the A-frame loft, two queen rooms and a bunk room, plus a pull-out sleeper sofa (sleeps up to 8)
- 2.5 bathrooms so nobody waits long to get ready
- Open kitchen with island seating and a separate dining space
- Two living areas for a movie in one and conversation in the other
- Deck, fire pit and hammock for long, unhurried evenings
"We had such a fun girls' trip staying here!" Jillian, July 2026
Spa, Wine and Dining Nearby
Drive times are from the cottage, checked in Google Maps in October 2026.
- Mirbeau Inn & Spa (12 min): massages, facials and day-spa packages, with a steam room, sauna and whirlpool, plus The Bistro & Wine Bar. Spa guests must be 18 or older, and inn guests get weekend priority, so book early.
- Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa (13 min): a newer resort spa north of the village with a salt room, saunas and a cold plunge.
- Sky Yoga Studios, Skaneateles (9 min): heated and flow classes you can book online.
- Anyela's Vineyards (17 min) for lake-view tastings and weekend live music.
- Village dining (10 to 11 min): The Krebs for a special dinner, The Sherwood Inn on the lake, Rosalie's Cucina for Tuscan comfort food, and Patisserie behind the Sherwood for pastries.
- Elderberry Pond (18 min): farm-to-table dinners in a barn on an organic farm; reservations required.
- Skaneateles Artisans (10 min): a gallery shop of regional pottery, jewelry and art for something to take home.
A Spa, Wine and Dining Weekend
Friday
Check in after 4 PM, open a bottle on the deck and build a cheese board at the island. Dinner at The Sherwood Inn, then a walk on the pier at Clift Park.
Saturday
Morning yoga at Sky Yoga, then spa treatments at Mirbeau with lunch at The Bistro & Wine Bar. Afternoon tasting at Anyela's Vineyards. Dinner reservation at The Krebs or Elderberry Pond, then the fire pit back at the cottage.
Sunday
Pastries from Patisserie, a browse through the village shops, and one last coffee on the deck before 11 AM checkout.
Girls' Weekend Questions
Can we host a party or event?
No. The cottage is for overnight guests only (up to 8), with quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM, out of respect for our lake neighbors.
How far is the cottage from Mirbeau?
About 12 minutes by car, through the village.
Are linens and towels provided?
Yes: bed linens, bath towels and lake towels, plus shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a hair dryer.
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