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Whispering Winds

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Skaneateles Lake

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Property entrance
Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4223 E Genesee Street Rd, Auburn, NY, 13021

What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • John D. Barrow Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Skaneateles Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Owasco Lake - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station - 22 min drive
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sherwood Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Whispering Winds

Motel near Skaneateles Lake
Whispering Winds provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Whispering Winds have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Winds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Whispering Winds pet-friendly?

Yes, Whispering Winds allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Whispering Winds ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Winds ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whispering Winds ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Winds located?

Situated in Auburn, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Skaneateles Historical Society, White Birch Vineyards Tasting Room, and John D. Barrow Art Gallery. Skaneateles Lake and Charlie Major Nature Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Whispering Winds Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 216 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Property is older and a little run down. Mostly clean other than some areas of the floor. There were some stink bugs in the room. It’s a no frills kind of place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Eclectic property. Manager apparently lives on site. Communicates through Ring doorbell. Easy check in/out. Convenient to cute town of Skaneateles. Close to Syracuse. Happy I stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Stink bugs everywhere! Alive and dead. On the ceiling, under the beds, in the bathroom. They came and got rid of them the first night, but we got back too late to call them on the second night and that’s when we realized there were dead ones under the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10

This place was filthy. The ceiling was caving in. The entrance door didnt allow for any safety or privacy. Our toilet wouldn't flush. The shower curtain was filled with slime and dirt and the place smelled like mold. We were extremely disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, good staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Property management contacted us while we were en route to let us know about their holiday hours and that our room and check-in had all been handled making for a super smooth check in process and easy stay after our long drive. The property is dated but quaint and adorable. An affordable, nostalgic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

I liked the place we were staying in but definitely bring your own blanket cause they only give you one. The bed was huge and and comfy and the room felt like a cabin which was cool and it was a pretty big room. The only thing was the bathroom was a little dirty when we got there but just the shower. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Kind and accommodating owner, spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very kind and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

A little pricey for accommodations but overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

I really liked the layout and decor. Even though it is your basic small motel room the furniture is sleek and had room and surfaces for spreading out as we do for even a short stay. Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Convenient location. Property owners were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Old-style motel, but staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Cool backwoods area with lodge feel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

The owner was great and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Nice place, CLEAN and nice service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Convenient to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

We motorcycle across Northeast America 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 and love to find original places to stay. This «roadside » motel was perfect with its vintage feel. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

This is a classic American roadside motel, and the experience was wonderful. Clean, safe, and comfortable. We would stay here again if traveling this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Quiet clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Clean, friendly. Somewhat small bathroom. The bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice comfortable stay. Clean and quiet spot to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Old but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

Old worn out hotel, ceiling falling and pair peeling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

Very basic facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024