Skaneateles Wedding Lodging for the Bridal Party and Guests
Coming to Skaneateles for a wedding? Sunset Side Cottage is a perfect rental for the wedding party: one house for the bridal party or family to stay together, get ready together and unwind by the lake after the reception. The village and its best-known wedding venues are 10 to 17 minutes away.
Why Wedding Parties Love the Cottage
- Room for the wedding party: 4 bedrooms (a king loft suite, two queens and a bunk room) plus a pull-out sleeper sofa, for up to 8 guests
- 2.5 bathrooms to keep the getting-ready morning on schedule
- Open kitchen with island seating for a relaxed breakfast before the big day
- Two living areas, so the bridal party and family each have space
- Deck, fire pit and a short walk to the lake for a quiet morning swim or a sunset after the festivities
- Parking for 4 cars at the cottage
Please note that the cottage is lodging only. House rules do not allow parties or events, so ceremonies, receptions and gatherings beyond our overnight guests are held at your venue.
Wedding Venues Near the Cottage
Drive times are from the cottage, checked in Google Maps in October 2026. Each venue's own website has its current wedding details.
- The Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles village (10 min): a historic lakefront inn with ceremonies on its lawn overlooking the lake.
- Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Skaneateles (12 min): a French-countryside-style inn and spa with on-site ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and smaller wedding packages.
- Allyn Lodge at Skaneateles Fields, Skaneateles Falls (13 min): a timber-frame event lodge overlooking a pond, formerly The Lodge at Welch Allyn.
- Tract66 at Anyela's Vineyards, west shore (17 min): a restored barn and event wing on the vineyard, where Anyela's weddings are now booked.
- Springside Inn, Auburn (26 min): a historic inn near the north end of Owasco Lake.
- The Brewster Inn, Cazenovia (41 min): an 1890 inn and restaurant on Cazenovia Lake.
Wedding Weekend Extras
- The Spa at Mirbeau (12 min): massages and facials to relax before the big day. Book early, since inn guests get weekend priority.
- Rehearsal dinners: Mirbeau and The Sherwood Inn both host private dinners. Contact them directly for availability.
- Village coffee and pastries (10 min): pick up breakfast for the getting-ready crew at Skaneateles Bakery or Patisserie.
A Sample Wedding Weekend
Friday
Check in after 4 PM and settle in. Head into the village for the rehearsal dinner, then come back for a quiet night by the fire pit.
Saturday
Coffee on the deck and a morning dip off the renters dock. Pastries for the bridal party, a getting-ready afternoon with room for everyone, then a short drive to the venue.
Sunday
A slow breakfast at the island, one last look at the lake and an 11 AM checkout before the drive home.
Wedding Stay Questions
Can we host the ceremony, reception or a party at the cottage?
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. Please plan all events at your venue.
How many people can stay?
Up to 8 guests, in 4 bedrooms plus a pull-out sleeper sofa.
How do we book for wedding dates?
Check dates and book on Airbnb. Wedding weekends can book up early, so reserve as soon as your date is set.
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