Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Take some time to enjoy the breathtaking views from Rapalee Retreat! Located on a quiet, private driveway, this spectacular house offers modern design and a variety of attractive amenities sure to appeal to guests of all ages.

The covered carport offers a convenient spot for unloading, and leads into the open, spacious kitchen. With quartz countertops, an oversized kitchen island and upscale appliances, guests will have plenty of space for preparing and serving meals. The dining room is situated just in from the double doors leading to the covered patio, ideal for enjoying the lake views while dining either inside or outside. The great room offers a 55” flat screen tv with Amazon Fire Stick and a new (2023) sectional sofa for plenty of relaxation. Two bedrooms and the glamorous main bath featuring a fully tiled shower and double sinks are situated off the hall which can be closed off from the living area with a pocket door for extra sound sleeping. The master bedroom offers quests a queen size bed with beautiful lake views. The second bedroom also offers a queen size bed. A bonus room for additional sleeping along with the powder room are conveniently off the kitchen area. The bonus room has a triple bunk set and queen bed.

The lower level features an informal rec room with a ping pong table, foosball, a single and queen futon couch along with the second full bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The covered grilling area is just outside the lower level doors allowing for guests to grill in the shade or out of foul weather.

A wrap around porch/deck runs from the carport to the front of the house facing the lake, and is an excellent location for enjoying the views. A fire pit is located below the house in the yard for enjoying evening campfires and great company! With a two acre yard you will have plenty of room to enjoy all of the outdoor games a family could want.

A short drive or walk down Rapalee Road leads to 40 feet of lakefront, along with a dock for enjoying swimming, sun bathing or fishing. A pair of kayaks and lawn chairs are provided for guests' enjoyment during their stay. While the seasonal dock is not set up to moor a boat, there is a public boat launch less than 2 miles away for guests that are bringing a boat with them.

The home resides in a residential resort area which allows for great evening walks along the water or your choice of two restaurants. Located in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine and Beer Trail, Rapalee Retreat is just minutes from several fine wineries, breweries, restaurants, and the Windmill Farm and Craft Market. Watkins Glen and Geneva are only a 15 minute drive as well as Penn Yan and the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.

All you need is a good book and a cold beverage and your vacation awaits!

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Seneca Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Watkins Glen State Park

25.7 mi

Taughannock Falls State Park

27.4 mi

Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

27.8 mi

Buttermilk Falls State Park

39.4 mi

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Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Seneca Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Watkins Glen State Park

25.7 mi

Taughannock Falls State Park

27.4 mi

Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail

27.8 mi

Buttermilk Falls State Park

39.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Nice property very well maintained, great location. Everything we would want and needed was there.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We loved this house. We had everything that we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great place !

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This is our third summer here. We like this place very much. Great open living space. Loved the new sofa. Birder's paradise. Ate all our meals on the patio, enjoying Mother Nature. Downside was that there was neither cable nor satellite for the TV.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Great location, quiet area and a beautiful view from the front porch!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

More than just 5 stars. Wonderful home. Has everything including a great view.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The house was very comfortable and homey. Loved the colors. They thought of everything. Extra blankets in the LR to keep you warm while curled up on the couch chatting, night lights, the simple things :) The view of the lake was nice too :). Other than the weather, we had a wonderful sisters weekend and it felt like home :)

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

This was our 2nd year staying here for a long weekend…it’s perfect. Great location to access all of the wineries, the house was very clean and spacious, and the fire pit is a perfect way to end the day. We plan on being back again next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

By far, this was the cleanest property I’ve ever rented. It was very well appointed and comfortable. For the highlights of FLX that was on my agenda it was perfectly located. The moonrise and sunrises were a bonus. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

This property was amazing - deer, woodchucks, and chipmunks regularly came to check us out. Both patios looked amazing - however, we arrived just as hurricane Ophilia made it to the area, so it was cool, overcast and rainy for all but one of the days so we were not able to fully enjoy the outdoors. We did a chartered wine tour, drove around the lake and went to several more by ourselves, hiked to the waterfalls at Watkins Glen state park. It was so peaceful and quiet, but so close to many attractions. We will be highly recommending the property management service, and specifically this property in the future

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great super clean house! Perfect for two couples get away. Easy check in /out. We would definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Better than expected

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We were thoroughly impressed with the Rapalee home. The views were spectacular, depending on your mood you could view the lake or you could view nature. We enjoyed the lake access and being able to relax on the dock by the water. The house provided all the amenities for a relaxing vacation. We hope to return again soon.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

My girlfriends and I loved this property. It was centrally located for wineries and breweries. Most impressively - there was a lot to actually do at the house. They had floaties, noodles, kayaks, etc. (we were unable to take advantage because of the smoke from the wildfires in Canada). The home itself was well furnished. We did run across two issues - the AC system was acting up and the previous guests had left plastic in the dishwasher that had clogged it. BUT - ding - ding - ding - we called the night we checked in and someone was there at 10am to fix it both issues. We had a great time visiting wineries and when we got back, we cooked at the house, played ladder ball, cornhole, and other games they had at the home. Bedrooms were nice, beds were comfortable - and the linens came in clean, plastic bags which was awesome. It is a half-mile walk down to the dock. That was very nice each morning - got us up and moving after enjoying coffee on the porch. HIGHLY recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

The house & property were both beautiful, we had such a nice stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

We spent Thanksgiving at this property and found it had ALL we needed in the kitchen to cook a full meal. The open plan living/dining/kitchen worked well for conversation, cooking, and games. Ping-pong in the basement was a perk! The lake view (and sunrise over the lake) was spectacular. It's a quiet location - perfect for your family getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

An awesome vacation with a beautiful view. The open space in front of the home was a refreshing change from the city. The numerous stars at night with no light pollution to spoil it. A light dusting of snow only added to our experience a cozy feeling from the expansive bank of sliders facing the lake. Just wonderful!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

We had a wonderful stay - neat, clean, comfortable and convenient location. This property is our favorite since we began our annual Fall Wine Trail Trips - going on 10 years now!!

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

This was a perfect location to hit all of the wineries and a an absolutely perfect house. The house was very clean and very peaceful. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. This will be our annual place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great house, great views, great hiking trails in the area, and lots of local wineries and breweries. Fantastic time

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Very clean house and convenient location, the view of lake is amazing, we will definitely come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We had a lovely long weekend at the house. Best sunrise view! Close to wineries, breweries, and Watkins Glen. House is comfortable and easy to enjoy - big open living room, dining room and kitchen makes gathering easy. We enjoyed the porch swing in the morning and the fire pit at night. Already planning a return trip.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

was the perfect house to connect with our 2 kids before heading back to college. great location and so close to the private dock.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

It was nice to have such a large, open space on one floor. Surrounding grounds are spectacular. Enjoyed the patio for dining. When the shower door came off the track, the response was quick and satisfactory. Only two problems: slow WiFi, and a saggy sofa. Otherwise, a great place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Excellent property and location

Excellent property and location

Plenty of space for activities, a short drive from the water, and a beautiful view overlooking Seneca

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful bachelorette weekend!

Beautiful bachelorette weekend!

We went for my sister’s bachelorette weekend and it was even more beautiful than the pictures showed. Easy drive to everything and super comfortable house with the most amazing views. We had a wonderful vacation and definitely will be making another trip there again. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great Stay in the Finger Lakes, Seneca

Great Stay in the Finger Lakes, Seneca

This is our second year at Rapalee Retreat. The house is centrally located in Seneca with far too many wineries and breweries to mention! Beds are comfortable, there’s a great outdoor space with wrap around deck, fire pit, games and spots to relax. We will be back again next year!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Amazing view

Amazing view

Great experience, perfect weekend getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Perfect Retreat

Perfect Retreat

Rented this property with family. The home was very clean, comfortable and had every amenity you need. Location is very central with a beautiful view. Plenty of space for everyone. We would definitely return to Rapalee Retreat.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Lovely house!

Lovely house!

The house was lovely with a beautiful view of the lake.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

winery visit

winery visit

This house is a great location for visiting wineries in the Finger Lakes area. There are restaurants and other things to do as well which are close by.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful home with lake view and access

Beautiful home with lake view and access

Beautiful home for a family getaway. Short walk to Lake Seneca and includes docks. Lots of outdoor hiking and wine tasting to do nearby. My favorite part was the view of the lake from the front porch every morning and evening.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Great Weekend

Great Weekend

Clean, good location and accurate to the listings Great morning sunrise with view of lake Seneca. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

A very pleasant stay

A very pleasant stay

The check in couldn't have been easier, after the initial confusion of working through a property managnent company, it was a smooth process.A lot of initial paperwork I never filled out before but I understand it is needed.The company thought of everything.right down to dishwasher pods.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Wonderful long weekend

Wonderful long weekend

Spent a great weekend visiting wineries and doing a bit of kayaking. The house was very nice, we couldn't have asked for a better stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Great house

Great house

The house was very clean and in great condition. Location was great and all the amenities were awesome. We had a great time. The only thing that would have made life a little easier was if the boat lift was available or the dock had bumpers on the dock and tie downs to secure the boat we rented. Other then that it was absolutely perfect. Would recommend to anybody.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Perfect location

Perfect location

The house was clean and well maintained. Couldn’t have asked for a better location and view. Will definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Perfect Spot

Perfect Spot

We rented this house for our annual Mother-Daughter trip to support the Finger Lakes Grapes and Hops Agricultural industry. It’s such a great house! Very spacious, comfortable and welcoming. It has a nice patio area - we had breakfast and dinner out there each night. There is a fire pit area, great wrap around porch. We plan to rent this house again next year. Thanks for such a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Fantastic Rental!

Fantastic Rental!

Love this property - beautiful, spacious clean home inside and out. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Review

Review

10AM Checkout was a bit early as was 4PM check in. Overall a very nice place with a great location. Property was clean and modern with plenty of space for 4-6 people.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?

The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $448 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!. 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 Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!

Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Seneca Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!

Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Seneca Lake, NY

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!?

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