Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views
Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Vacation lakefront cabin in the midst of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with a private beach and dock in a wooded setting. Located in Hector, NY, just eight miles north of Watkins Glen, on the east side of Seneca Lake. This four bedroom, plus detached bunkhouse, easily sleeps 8 people spring, summer and fall. This home features an amazing 600+ sq. ft. deck with beautiful lake and sunset views. The private beach, dock and canoe are steps away in front of the house. The living space and one bedroom and bathroom are on the main floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs and a newly renovated master bedroom and bathroom downstairs. There is also a detached room with double bunk beds. This is a great location for families with children or for a reunion with friends.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Amazing view! Plenty of room for 6 people. Great communication from the owner. Only thing I think people need to know is how long and steep the stairs to the lake are.
4.0 / 5.0
We recently stayed at this beautiful house with our two kids. First off, I want to say that the house was clean and spacious, and the kitchen was well-stocked. The water is crystal clear, the deck was beautiful, and the views were amazing. The hosts were friendly and very responsive.
That being said, here are a few things I wish I had known before booking:
Mobility Issues: If you are traveling with people who have mobility issues, this isn't the place for you. To get to the water, you need to go down a lot of stairs (deck to yard, then yard to water). We traveled with two people who couldn't really do stairs, so they enjoyed the water from afar.
Essentials: Bring foil, plastic wrap, and ziplock bags. The nearest grocery store is 20+ minutes away, so it's a 40+ minute trip if you forget essentials.
Water Supply: It's not until after you book, and it's too late to cancel, that you are given vital information about spacing showers 15-30 minutes apart. Water supply must be an issue because I was awoken from a rare opportunity to nap with multiple calls and an email about the water running for 21 minutes. We later found that a toilet was running. Although they were nice about it, I was off-put by the calls and heavy monitoring.
No Beach: The dock is lovely, but there is no beach, no grass, or sand. You walk down 25+ steps directly to the dock and jump into the water from there (or use the handy ladder provided). I highly recommend water shoes as the water is rocky. Thankfully
5.0 / 5.0
It was the perfect cottage for our family group with lots of discrete space for sleeping and socializing. The 2nd floor porch overlooking the lake is as nice as I have ever been on - anywhere. The best thing about this property is the owner. She is extremely responsive to problems that arise.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous view, nice dock to sit down by the water. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
4.0 / 5.0
This trip was planned as a girls getaway to surprise our daughter (who has three sons) coming up from Florida for a long weekend. We had such a fun time we decided to make it a yearly tradition. The house held all 8 of us comfortably, in a beautiful setting right on Seneca Lake, offering a beautiful display of Gods creation from either of the two decks. LOTS of laughter & love!
4.0 / 5.0
The view is amazing…
5.0 / 5.0
We were so happy with everything about this property. The location is beautiful, and the house was very clean. We spent so much time on the deck and on the dock. The view is amazing, and the area was so quiet and peaceful. We had family in from California for our reunion who had their own rentals. They loved the area. We would definitely return.
4.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed the cottage - there were 7 people for a family vacation trip. More than enough room to be together/have some privacy if desired. The cottage was well equipped, and perfect for our group. The only negative is the road/driveway in. The property shares an entrance road with the neighbors, and they have made it a very sharp 90 deg corner with large rocks, signs, tree stumps so that turning that final corner while towing a boat is incredibly challenging. The neighbors recommended asking the owners to widen the other side of driveway at the top
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time we stayed here and had a great time! We had a boat this time and thoroughly enjoyed the water. Just a couple of suggestions: ceiling fans on that wonderful back deck would help keep the bugs away at night when we were playing cards and board games. We spent almost all of our time on that deck. Mattresses on the second floor were very soft and didn't offer much support for the adults that slept up there. We cooked pretty lavish meals and the oven didn't want to heat up a couple of times. Turning it off and on several times helped. Overall a very positive experience!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time at this property! The layout allowed for one couple on each floor, which was very nice.
The house is very well equipped and furnished very comfortably. We spent most of the time on the spacious deck and on the dock as it was very humid and the A/C never really cooled off the upper and lower floors. Once the humidity broke, it was very comfortable. We would definitely visit again!
4.0 / 5.0
The view was wonderful and communication with the owners was prompt. The kitchen was well stocked. Wasnt thrilled with the street access as it was a long steep hill and we were unable to walk anywhere. There were a few things in need of repair such as the railing on the bunk bed and some windows that either wouldnt open or were missing screens and we found a few cockroaches in the bedrooms on the main floor as well as the lower bedroom.
5.0 / 5.0
Not fancy, but a nice house for 4 adults and 2-4 kids. Very, very clean. We loved the fact that linens, towels, soaps, etc. were provided - very handy. Close to many wineries. Just think twice if you are planning to bring a boat - tie up facilities are minimal, but far more important, getting into the driveway with a boat in tow is nearly impossible.
1.0 / 5.0
We booked this VRBO based on the listing and the sterling reviews. Our actual experience was much less than acceptable. Two days prior to our arrival we were advised that the house had an old septic system and on well water as opposed to a public sewage/water system. They further recommended we space our showers 15-30 minutes apart. At that time it was too late for us to cancel this reservation and get any refund. The four of us were therefore careful to minimize our water use. On day 2 the water heater failed as one of us tried to take an evening shower. The absentee owner had us troubleshoot the boiler system. The gas boiler “re-lit” that evening, but failed again the next day. The showstopper was when we were unable to flush the toilet or wash our hands due to lack of water flow after only 3 people flushed toilets within 30 minutes. This happened on multiple occasions. We didn’t notify the owner concerning the water shortage as we concluded they already knew about the problem as they had already cautioned us 2 days before check-in that they had a water problem. The owner’s response was as follows: “It is an old house in a rural area and the private well is dependent on the amount of rain in the area and usage. Sometimes people have no problems at all but we try to warn them just in case.” All four of us were extremely dissatisfied. Had we realized that there was insufficient water for basic hygiene requirements then we would have stayed elsewhere.
5.0 / 5.0
clean and comfortable. beautiful accommodations. attentive hosts.
5.0 / 5.0
The house had everything we needed and is clean and in excellent condition. Any questions we had prior to arrival were quickly answered by Robyn. There was plenty of space for 6 adults. We didn't use the bunk house, but took a look at it. It's a really nice addition of space it's well designed with a full mattress on the lower bunk.
The back deck was perfect for sitting out at night to see the sunset and relax to the sound of the water. We were relatively close to Corning, Ithaca and Watkins Glen so seeing the sights was easy.
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed with family (8 of us total) and we had plenty of room. They views are beautiful and the outdoor space is well done. Excellent location close to tons of vineyards and breweries and amazing hiking. We would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great communication with owners and a wonderful property. Pictures do not do it justice. Beautiful deck views and dock views. Will rent again.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely property in a beautiful location. We loved having dinner on the deck while watching gorgeous sunsets. Nice and clean with plenty of room and a well-stocked kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful location. It has everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We loved the access to the lake and the gorgeous view from the porch. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful time. The dock and deck made for a great time. Hope to come back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
A gorgeous property! We sat on the deck that overlooks the lake for hours. We encountered no bugs at night, so watched the sunset from the deck every night.
Our only issue was that the outlets in the lower bedroom didn't work, so we had no bedside lamps. Some light bulbs were out too. The lack of A/C downstairs was okay. The water was clear for swimming, and the dock was great. A very quiet and peaceful place!
5.0 / 5.0
The location was very convenient. Sitting on the deck watching the sunset was so beautiful and peaceful. We took advantage of the lake on our paddleboards.
4.0 / 5.0
Great house, great location
The house was great and the location to great wineries was awesome. If we had to say anything bad about the place would be the lack of A/C in the basement, and that the amenities (i.e), utensils and lack of oil for cooking were either non-existent or lacking. Beyond that we loved it there.
5.0 / 5.0
Fun on the lake
We had a great time in Hector. The house is spacious & the extra bunkhouse was really great. We spent hours in the water & on the covered porch. Fires every night. The perfect summer break. The house is well equipped & it was nice to have water shoes available. We left all of our floaties for the next guests. Watkins Glen is close (15 minutes) & has everything you need. The state parks are amazing.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Family Wine Trail Stay
Excellent location for beautiful, quiet sunsets. Close to Watkins Glen where we had an excellent night out on Captain Bill's dinner cruise. The wine trail can begin right at the top of the road the home is on. The home has everything you need for a great vacation. Enjoyed grilling by the water.
4.0 / 5.0
Wonderful house
Perfect for a long girls' weekend. Plenty of space for 5 of us. After checking out the wineries and hiking the gorge, we had fun hanging out on the dock, deck, patio playing games. The bar was a plus in the downstairs. Would definitely stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
Location Location
We love the Finger Lakes & this side of Seneca Lake in specific. This rental was in the perfect location for us. There were 7 adults & we had plenty of room. The back porch was very nice to start your day with coffee & the way to 'wine' down at the end of the day. Robyn could not have been more responsive to any questions.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic stay
Enjoyed sitting on the porch overlooking the lake. Everything you need for a great stay. Very convenient location to wineries and Watkins Glen.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place on the water
We really loved this place. The weather was hot, 90 degrees in May, so we really enjoyed eating on the huge porch! The house was stocked with everything we needed. We had a few fishermen in the group so they enjoyed the dock (one fish caught and released). We had to clean up around the firepit a little and had some nice bonfires. The lawn needed a mowing but otherwise was nice and clean. I wouldn't put anyone in the bunk house though. Don't count on it as a place to sleep as it's a musty mess.
5.0 / 5.0
Reunion Week
This property was a perfect choice for us - a group of college roommates looking for a midway point for a 3-day reunion. The cottage is as advertised - great sunsets from the porch and dock. We didn't go in the water due to the temperatures (air and water) but enjoyed the view and the quiet. It seemed we were the only ones in the neighborhood at this time of year.
Great location - we went to a concert in Ithaca one night and hiked Watkins Glen gorge on the first day it was open. Great food, beer and wine nearby.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was ecellent
The cabin was clean & well stocked with the necessities. The view was beautiful & it is in a great area if you want to take tour of the wineries & breweries.
5.0 / 5.0
Cabin in a great location
Our friends had a great time staying in this lakeside cabin! The home was very clean and had a beautiful back porch to sit and watch the sunset (rain or shine!). It was also located in a great spot — with plenty of local wineries and breweries within just a mile or two. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect get-a-way in wine country
My wife and I stayed here for our 25th anniversary trip. We visited waterfalls in the morning and wineries in the afternoon. The location was perfect. The house was outstanding, it had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch, fishing off the dock, watching the sunset over the lake, and relaxing by the fire pit after dark. There were only two of us for this trip but we're already planning on coming back with friends and family. Thanks for a great experience!
5.0 / 5.0
Girls weekend
Gorgeous view of Seneca Lake off the deck. House comfortable and clean. Great fire pit area Only complaint would be the mattresses on the beds
5.0 / 5.0
Completely satisfied
Everything was exactly as advertised. We had a wonderful time.
5.0 / 5.0
family of 8
the home was well maintained and spacious enough for all 8 of us. back porch was huge and afforded a great view of the lake. plenty of cookware plateware and utensils. Large amount of towels were available. AC was adequate would have enjoyed ability to lower temp tpo 70 degrees. we were only 20 min from watkins glen.
5.0 / 5.0
Seneca 2021
Our stay on Seneca was great. The area is beautiful and the location is fantastic. The house is plenty big for a family vacation and it has been updated nicely. The hosts are very accommodating and a pleasure to rent from.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location!
We had a very lovely long weekend at this property! The five of us slept comfortably, enjoyed the amazing views each night and especially loved the close proximity to all our favorites that the Finger Lakes has to offer!
5.0 / 5.0
Seneca Lake recharge
We had never done a VRBO before and didn’t know what to expect. All contact with Robin was cordial and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire stay and felt there were more than enough amenities at the house. We thought that we probably brought more than we needed to with us. All in all a great time at a very nice property.
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend Getway
Listing was exactly as pictured. Lovely house, lovely place to visit! Enjoyed our stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $494 per night. This rental is $170 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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