Located in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region, guests of The Lake House will enjoy lakefront access, impeccably designed guestrooms, many featuring spacious, private balconies, plus world-class dining, cocktail lounges, and an artisan coffee shop. A myriad of on-site amenities awaits you including a full-service luxury spa complete with a picturesque sauna garden, heated lakefront pool, year-round hot tub, private daybeds, and boating activities in summer. Enjoy nightly s’mores by our fire pits, yoga and meditation classes, and a variety of special events and activities offered throughout the year. Looking to explore? Nearby, downtown Canandaigua features historic Main Street’s shopping district, and the surrounding region offers charming local wineries and breweries, and Bristol Mountain ski resort in the winter months, located only 20 minutes away. The Lake House is a spacious event facility that hosts various spaces for nuptial events of all kinds. You and your sweetheart can exchange vows al fresco style on one of The Lake House's lawns - lush, new-mown, and framed by majestic vistas of Canandaigua Lake's still waters. Post-ceremony cocktail hour mingling can take place at the Sand Bar, which features an outdoor deck for even more stunning lake views. Your guests can also take a stroll around the estate's quaint and colorful gardens and soak up their natural beauty. Just adjacent to The Lake House is a classic and elegantly-designed barn fitted with polished floors, high ceilings, and plenty of room for dining and dancing to your heart's content. This resort also provides modern premium suites with a host of amenities, such as luxurious linens, flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and balconies for indulgent overnight stays and wedding party preparations. The Lake House team does its very best to provide the finest party services. They come fully stocked with everything you need to host a memorable celebration, from tables and chairs to linen and decor. When it comes to catering, their highly-skilled executive chefs arrive at the scene with a range of delectable dishes that are sure to please all palates. This event space also offers plenty of on-site parking for easy access and out-of-town guests. And with a pet-friendly policy, they make sure all your loved ones, even your furry friends, can join in on the wedding festivities.
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The Lake House Reviews
Jean Hickey(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our daughter and son-in-law's Wedding Weekend at The Lake House in October 2023 was magical. The staff at The Lake House was truly exceptional! They worked with us throughout the entire process in a warm, kind, caring and professional manner. Lori, the Banquet Manager, was our \"North Star\ Reviewed on 08-05-2023
Kate Amorese(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-07-2022 The Lake House made all of our wedding dreams come true. The staff, including Lori Proper, were responsive, helpful, and professional. The food was top notch and the setting and overall esthetic were unbeatable. Reviewed on 03-04-2023
Brett Fischmann(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-07-2022 My wife and I got married at the Lakehouse. We have a special connection to Canandaigua and the Lake, and have been coming here for years. A lot has changed since the Lakehouse has been developed; I really believe the Sands and their team have built an unrivaled and unique representation of the Finger Lakes beauty with this wedding venue and hotel. Chris (GM) and Lori (Catering Director) were phenomenal throughout our wedding planning process and incredibly accommodating whenever we visited, including for engagement photos. We had what can only be described as a dream wedding - it really was the most amazing experience of our lives. I regularly recommend the Lakehouse to family and friends that are visiting the area and would say \"do it!\" to anyone considering getting married here. Reviewed on 01-02-2023
Sara Burneal(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-05-2018 We loved working with Elyse and the whole staff at the Inn. Elyse was organized, efficient, and literally did and thought of everything, right down to having cocktail hour food, dinner and dessert saved for us since she knew we would be running around. The venue is gorgeous and the day will go off without a hitch! We love you! Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Jennifer Putnam(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-10-2017 They were absolutely, unconditionally accommodating to us from being to end ❤️ Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Marisa Rube'(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-06-2017 Brandi and the staff at Inn on the Lake are absolutely fantastic! I cannot say enough good things with our experience from start to finish. Brandi was so great to work with and made our reception planning so easy and stress free. The event space was absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, the rooms were great, and the service was beyond excellent. We couldn't be happier with our experience at the Inn on the Lake! Reviewed on 20-06-2017
Catherine Helming(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-01-1970 The Inn on the Lake did an awesome job with our room blocks, they made it very easy for all of the guests to book. They also handed out all of our gift bags to our guests checking in without any issue. We reserved a suite to get ready in prior to the wedding upon leaving for the ceremony the staff cleaned the room and even left congratulations card, chocolate and champagne, which was extremely thoughtful. The size of the room and view from the balcony was stunning. Would highly recommend! Reviewed on 20-07-2015
Sara Cirba(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I recently got married at Inn on the Lake and let me tell you, it was AMAZING. We truly cannot say enough good things about our entire experience!!!! I would highly, highly recommend getting married here. For starters, from our very first meeting in June 2013 to our wedding in October 2014, Lori was WONDERFUL. She was always prompt with answering my questions (there were many) and she completely got my vision for our wedding from Day One. Lori was a true pleasure to work with, and by the date of the wedding it felt like I was working with a close friend. :) In addition, the rest of the staff at Inn on the Lake were nothing short of lovely. From check in, to hospitality, to the rest of the event staff, everyone was so nice, so accommodating, and just great people. Again, if you're looking for a stunning lakeside venue in the Finger Lakes, Inn on the Lake and Lori are your ticket to your very own \"Best Day Ever!!\" :) Reviewed on 12-01-2015
Marissa Mulley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-08-2013 They took care of everything. The women we worked with was very organized. The only thing that went wrong was a broken vase which was fixed immediately. Food was better than decent and I received many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was. I couldn't ask for a more perfect wedding day! Reviewed on 25-08-2013
Emily Milazzo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-07-2013 We loved the Inn on the Lake for our wedding! We had a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake. It was a great location for pictures too. We had an outdoor cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and the reception indoors in the ballroom. They also have a tent available for outdoor receptions.\r\rThe staff was excellent, and Sarah, our wedding coordinately was terrific throughout the whole planning process. The day of, they catered to our every need and were very organized. We couldn't be happier! We did extras (photo booth, cookies and milk, pizza, etc.) and they were very accommodating with these requests.\r\rI would definitely recommend the Inn on the Lake! Reviewed on 10-08-2013
Nicole Bertrand(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-05-2013 Amazing place to have a wedding! Great food and service. Can't beat this place. And be sure to have Tim as your wedding planner, he's amazing. Reviewed on 12-06-2013
Shayna Cornell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-09-2012 We had our 9/2/12 wedding in the tent at The Inn and it was absolutely perfect. We brought in a lot of decorations, were very detail oriented, and probably pretty high maintenance - Tim took care of everything, made us feel comfortable, special, and relaxed. Our guests had a wonderful time spending the weekend at The Inn and LOVED the food. The Inn was worth every penny. Reviewed on 20-09-2012
greta schwendler(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-07-2012 while the settings is fabulous, the rooms are outdated and a little pricey for what you get. the staf is for the most part outstanding although the front desks made some errors with the welcome bags. Reviewed on 27-08-2012
adriana polizzi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-09-2011 this was a dream ceremony site come true! married right on the water under a clear blue sky, it was pure bliss!! the food was incredible and the staff was at you every beck and call. truly a pleasure! Reviewed on 12-10-2011
Kamie Chevalier(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2011 this place was great! Everything went smoothly and was well organized. Only complaint is the food was slightly cold. Not a big deal still delicious. Reviewed on 06-10-2011