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Vanderkamp NY

4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Bernhards Bay, New York · 0.3 mi to the lakeshore

On-site lodging

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.3 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (315) 974-3042
  • Website vanderkampny.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

204 County Rte 17, Bernhards Bay, NY 13028

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Vanderkamp NY and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging 18 mentions

“The scenery and the details in the work they’ve done on the cabins make the experience feel like a luxurious getaway.”

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🐾 Pet-Friendly 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 15 mentions

“The cabins are beautiful and well spaced out, the forest walks and sledding were surreal, and the spa had a cinematic view of the forest.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions
😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

From the reviews

Our anniversary getaway at The Boathouse on Vanderkamp Lake was nothing short of absolutely blissful. The house is as lovely on the inside as it is out. Cozy and beautiful with all of the essentials and an amazing shower! The house, property and lake are all so peaceful and serene.

★★★★★ — Kathleen, Jun 2025

We had a fantastic stay in the restored boat house. We are amazed to see all the renovations that have happened since the new ownership group took over. We ate wild blueberries, canoed on the lake, saw several different species of butterfly and dozens of amazing native plants.

★★★★★ — James, Aug 2023

I’ve been here twice now and I’ve enjoyed my stay each time. The rooms are large and appointed well. The scenery and the details in the work they’ve done on the cabins make the experience feel like a luxurious getaway.

★★★★★ — Angela, Dec 2025

My husband and I had our 2nd stay at Langston Cottage as a birthday getaway for him. We used to go to Vanderkamp when it was still a summer camp so it will always hold a special place in our hearts.

★★★★★ — Marykate, Mar 2024

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Getting married at Vanderkamp NY

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.