Upstate New York’s newest lakeside vacation rental destination, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, celebrated its official grand opening today. The Cove at Sylvan Beach features 70 modern and beautifully appointed two- and three-bedroom lakeside cottages, each inclusive of its own pontoon boat. The new vacation destination is dog-friendly and designed for weeklong summer getaways with friends and family on Oneida Lake, New York State’s largest lake. The Cove’s flagship store and café, Sylvan Beach Supply Co., offers additional lake activity rentals, including motorized boats, canoes, water bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, fishing gear, and more.
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (June 28, 2022) – The Oneida Indian Nation celebrated the highly-anticipated grand opening of The Cove at Sylvan Beach today. At this morning’s grand opening event, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter was joined by New York State Senator Joseph Griffo, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Mayor of Sylvan Beach Richard Sullivan, and Principle of Benchmark Development Brian Cohan. Designed for weeklong summer getaways with friends and family, The Cove is a brand-new $35 million vacation rental destination on Oneida Lake in Upstate New York, the largest lake in the state, featuring 70 contemporary and beautifully appointed two- and three-bedroom lakeside cottages and an extensive list of world-class amenities. Each cottage rental includes its own personal pontoon boat.
The Cove’s lakeside cottages are dog-friendly and available for weeklong rentals during the summer season and include:
- Pontoon boat
- Dedicated boat slip
- Fire-pit
- Gas grill
- Full-sized kitchen with all the essentials
- Open-concept living/dining area
- Wi-Fi
- Access to guest-only recreational areas including: an outdoor heated pool, a playground, and more
“We are excited for guests to experience The Cove at Sylvan Beach, where they can expect a beautiful brand new property, perfectly located on Oneida Lake with great guest service, amenities and convenient access to several other places to visit in the region, said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO. “Starting with The Lake House and now The Cove, we have been deliberate with our investments in Sylvan Beach and its transformation into one of Upstate New York’s leading summer vacation hotspots.”
Sylvan Beach Supply Co., The Cove’s flagship store and café, offers additional rentals, including canoes, water bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, fishing gear, and more. The café menu is packed with sandwiches, quick bites and a variety of Instagramable ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. Sylvan Beach Supply Co. is also home to one of the largest candy walls in Upstate New York with a literal TON (2,000 pounds) of candy in 80 different varieties.
Accommodations are available at The Cove for this summer and fall. Guests interested in being among the first to experience Upstate New York’s newest lakeside vacation community can reserve a cottage by calling 877.667.COVE (2683).
The Cove at Sylvan Beach was created in partnership with Benchmark Development as part of the Oneida Indian Nation’s continued investment in Upstate New York and Sylvan Beach, including The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, the Oneida Indian Nation’s beachside dining and entertainment destination. The Lake House is a popular choice with visitors in the summer, offering live entertainment, highly-acclaimed food, signature cocktails, the excitement of slot machines and more.
