Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach.
House in Seneca Lake, NY
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Welcome to Water's Edge!
Water's Edge is a beautifully renovated cottage set right on Seneca Lake. It's just minutes from dozens of wineries, breweries and the quaint town of Penn Yan. With more than 90' of beachfront, a lush and level yard, a covered porch, picnic table, plus a 30 foot dock -- it is the perfect spot for you Finger Lakes vacation.
The main level features a fully renovated 'great' room with the kitchen, dining area, and family room - all surrounded by 3 walls of windows offering a panoramic view of one of the widest sections of Seneca Lake. The picturesque fireplace made of local river stone and new tongue & groove pine ceiling bring the natural beauty indoors. The side door leads to a private covered outdoor patio for another spot to relax in the shade or away from the rain (should Mother Nature send some your way.)
At Water's Edge you can get away from it all, yet still have the comforts of home:
The new kitchen features granite counters, all-new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, a built-in microwave, full-sized refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, baking sheets, mixing bowls, utensils, grill tools and more.
Settle into the cushy leather sofa and love seat to enjoy the view, play a game, read a book, or - if you just can't leave technology behind - watch tv on one of the two smart TVs or use you own devices with the complimentary WiFi.
You get more than amazing lake views -- you get direct, easy access to the lake! The private beachfront is great for wading and swimming or launching a kayak or canoe. The dock is great for fishing or jumping in for a swim. Unfortunately the dock and property cannot accommodate power boats.
Water's Edge is a beautifully renovated cottage set right on Seneca Lake. It's just minutes from dozens of wineries, breweries and the quaint town of Penn Yan. With more than 90' of beachfront, a lush and level yard, a covered porch, picnic table, plus a 30 foot dock -- it is the perfect spot for you Finger Lakes vacation.
The main level features a fully renovated 'great' room with the kitchen, dining area, and family room - all surrounded by 3 walls of windows offering a panoramic view of one of the widest sections of Seneca Lake. The picturesque fireplace made of local river stone and new tongue & groove pine ceiling bring the natural beauty indoors. The side door leads to a private covered outdoor patio for another spot to relax in the shade or away from the rain (should Mother Nature send some your way.)
At Water's Edge you can get away from it all, yet still have the comforts of home:
The new kitchen features granite counters, all-new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, a built-in microwave, full-sized refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, baking sheets, mixing bowls, utensils, grill tools and more.
Settle into the cushy leather sofa and love seat to enjoy the view, play a game, read a book, or - if you just can't leave technology behind - watch tv on one of the two smart TVs or use you own devices with the complimentary WiFi.
You get more than amazing lake views -- you get direct, easy access to the lake! The private beachfront is great for wading and swimming or launching a kayak or canoe. The dock is great for fishing or jumping in for a swim. Unfortunately the dock and property cannot accommodate power boats.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Lovely lakefront property with fantastic views, privacy, and great communication with hosts. Perfect for relaxing vacations and water activities. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
The most relaxing vacation I’ve had. We had a fantastic time swimming and kayaking in the lake. Went to the falls and saw a super moon over the lake. Beautiful. Everything was perfect and the host/hostess were on top of their game with communication. 10/10. We’ll back back.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location yet quiet and private. Karen was awesome to work with and very responsive. Already looking forward to our next visit!
4.0 / 5.0
Had a great stay ! Loved the location and seclusion. House was totally clean and tidy. (exterior doors could use some work, and outdoor chairs need replacing). Overall, happy with our stay and will probably book again !
4.0 / 5.0
Property is showing its age a little, but overall a nice place in a quite part of Seneca Lake for a relaxing stay
1.0 / 5.0
The house is very old and dirty. It has a smell. I had to go get a shower liner because the one that was in the bathroom was disgusting. No air conditioner. Fly strips on the windows. I left 4 days early, I couldn't stay.
2.0 / 5.0
Pros: Waterfront, close to vineyards,15 mins to Watkins Glen, house has cold air conditioning.
Cons: Pics VERY misleading and outdated. Nicer furniture in pictures than what actually exists in house. There are also no boat whips on the dock to tie a boat, even though the owner told me prior to making the reservation that there were. I Only booked because there was supposed to be a boat hoist and dock whips. Prior to making a reservation i mentioned to the owner I wanted to make sure this rental could accommodate both a 16ft boat as well as a jet ski. He told me it would. I made the reservation 6 months in advance and received a confirmation email stating I would receive check-in instructions the week of my arrival. A month prior to the trip I received an email saying I was only allowed to bring one watercraft and which require approval after sending them pics of the boat. If I sent them pics, only then would I be sent the location where i was allowed to park the trailer, which was several miles from the rental- very annoying. Even those instructions were confusing and there was no exact address provided. I was told to look for a gravel road,but instead it ended up being field where I was supposed to leave the trailers (since trailers not permitted at rental). Very dangerous boat lift, as there is no way to safely get from the dock into the boat, so everytime I would have to get into the water waist deep then climb into the boat. Very sharp rocks in water, wear shoes!
5.0 / 5.0
Karen and Todd were great to work with and very accommodating. The house offered everything you would need to enjoy time at the lake. Secluded property that offered privacy. Great location, which in my mind was equal distance from both Watkins and Geneva. Penn Yan was a short drive and had everything you would need to supply your stay. The house was clean and had plenty of room for a family of 5. A plus was they allow pets, which was nice since we could bring our two dogs. The entrance to the property was a little tight getting around the little bridge but I could get my extended bed truck in and out without any problems. We enjoyed our two week rental and I would not hesitate to recommend the property to anyone looking to rent lakefront property on Seneca.
5.0 / 5.0
This home is just lovely. It has stunning views, is quiet, and centrally located to Geneva, Penn Yan, and Watkins Glen. We enjoyed our quiet Thanksgiving on the water immensely!
5.0 / 5.0
A very nice relaxing, secluded getaway. Beautiful sunrises !!
3.0 / 5.0
Good: location on lake was great, nice fire pit
Poor: weeds for landscaping, uncomfortable/worn mattresses, tiny bathroom, narrow steps up to bathroom and bedrooms
5.0 / 5.0
We had a very nice time. Enjoyed kayaking, swimming and wineries!
5.0 / 5.0
Waters Edge is Awesome!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. The property is very private, relaxing and exactly what we were seeking on our vacation spot. Communication with the property manager and ownership was very responsive and helpful. We are strongly considering this property for another go round in 23. Do not let the reviews of hard parking scare you. Yes its a tight turn but all very manageable. Thanks Waters Edge!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Seneca Lake stay
Great week on a beautiful, quiet lake. Birdwatching, buccolic unfenced Mennonite fields, local produce, wineries, breweries, Women's Rights Museum, Montezuma wildlife refuge. We rented kayaks. Great rental for two couples.
3.0 / 5.0
Nice somewhat rustic lakeside house
Positives: A/C worked well along with ceiling fans. Nice kitchen and full fridge/freezer. Comfortable and clean bedrooms, beds, and upstairs sitting room. Good water pressure and amount of hot water for showers. Two flat screen TV’s. New dock with swimming access. Many birds and fish to watch out of the huge lake-facing windows which provide gorgeous 180 degree views.
Negatives: Guest message in the Lake House Journal about a “not-so-friendly water snake” the week prior scared my daughter too much to swim in the lake (we saw the snake and it was 4ft long so we were a bit scared too not knowing if it was venomous). Lots of bugs had accumulated on 2 out of the 3 beds that had to all be killed upon arrival. Adirondack chairs in photos were MIA. Pots and pans had to be washed before use. Ran out of toilet paper. Bathroom area has a very old dank outhouse kind of smell. Back porch screen kept falling out of screen door. Weed wacker used to cut the entire lawn at 7:30am waking the whole family.
2.0 / 5.0
Disappointed
Beautiful location but online description is not accurate. The renovations were inconsistent and the house is not well maintained (screen doors were both broken, multiple spots of pet urine were on the carpet and the windows were open to air it out when we arrived, the odor was overwhelming , the living room furniture and rug were covered with pet hair). We contacted the manager and they did send someone to clean the carpet.
4.0 / 5.0
Splendid lakefront property
The dog was in the water in the first half hour. He didn’t want to get out. I think he had a better time than we did!
We visited during Memorial Day week. The weather was beautiful with a passing storm or two.
Overall this is a great lakefront property with many recent updates. We would definitely stay here again. It is secluded and the only contact we had was with the heron and ducks as we were the only people staying in the area.
The stairs to the bedrooms are steep and one should be aware that it won’t be easy for people with mobility issues to climb them.
The bathroom is small but, the water pressure is great. I despise a dull shower.
The covered patio is good for getting out of the rain yet still allows enjoyment of the outdoors.
The only real issues are the screen doors (as others have mentioned) both are in need of replacement or just get rid of them altogether.
Do yourself a favor and prop the door open so you don’t have to deal with it sticking. Problem solved.
Loved all the updates, loved the location, and loved the privacy. All in all a wonderful time away from the busy day to day grind.
5.0 / 5.0
Small but Serene
If anyone is looking for a place to escape into the Finger Lakes for a few days, this is perfect. Fairly secluded, but still with proximity to neighbors. Stayed in April, so a little chilly to have much lake activity so it was absolutely peaceful and relaxing. In total we had 6 women and we all comfortably shared the bedrooms and bathroom for 2 nights. Living space is very comfortable. About 15 from Penn Yan proper and 30 from Watkins Glenn and a stone's throw from several wineries. Would definitely stay again for a longer weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect fall getaway
My mother, sister, and I had a great stay. Three perfectly sized bedrooms all with lake views. The lake views were stunning and the fall foliage on the east side was awesome! The fireplace was perfect for the fall and living space was perfect for three adults. However I am thinking that if I came with my kids it would be great too - there is a separate den space on the 2nd floor. The kitchen was stocked with dishware and some basic essentials like salt and pepper.
5.0 / 5.0
We were very comfortable as a family of 4 adults 2 children and 2 lab dogs.
Was very pleased being right on water with dock. Brought our own kayaks. House was very tidy and nice. Don’t bring coffee filters , they’re many in the kitchen. Wineries close by and found lots to do in the area!!
3.0 / 5.0
Good and Bad
Property was nice. Cleaning crew showed up after we arrived. Felt it could have been cleaner. Water level at dock was very shallow for our boat with two big rocks just off the Starboard and Port sides as you pull into dock. We had a 24' bowrider, No way a trailer will fit down at house so call manager for arrangements to store trailer before you go to house, water levels must have been down because there was only 1.5' clearence under my boat at the dock. (Trim up when docking)
Good note, owners and managers were very good, location is good but hard to get in and out of. many wineries very close.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice house. Great location.
Beautiful house. Spotless clean. Well stocked kitchen (we cooked a lot) large comfortable bedroom's. great shower. door at top and bottom of the steps a plus. large yard and nice fire pit. New dock. Fishing not so great. Not from lack of trying. But no one's fault. Had a great time. Any problems or questions immediately addressed.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice and Private location
The property is on a dead end private road that requires you to travel over a small bridge. Larger vehicles/boat trailers will not fit. The house is nicely remodeled and was fully stocked with everything. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have closets, but no hangers. The dock was very nice and worked well for our boat, but the lift that is pictured is not functioning at all. The nice little walk out beach area was also a nice touch and we enjoyed it. We had some pretty crazy storms come through our first day which messed with the plumbing and septic tank causing workers to be there for 2 days straight. The property owners don’t live in the state so it was a lot of “too many hands in one pot” trying to figure who/when/where when trying to get these issues addressed.
5.0 / 5.0
Seneca Review
Great location right off the water, tucked away with no traffic and tastefully remodeled. Communication was easy as was check in process. There was a few minor things that should be handled like missing door screens, doors that don’t lock or close correctly a noisy bed spring, but nothing that impacted our stay too negatively. Renters should know there’s no WiFi streaming due to limited bandwidth. Again, it didn’t ruin our trip, but it’s nice to know ahead of time. Overall we really enjoyed our stay
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful, relaxing getaway
Cozy, comfortable, spotlessly clean cottage in a perfect location on Seneca Lake, midway between Watkins Glen and Geneva. Private, secluded yard with mature trees and plenty of shade for warm afternoons. Spacious bedrooms with comfortable mattresses. Air conditioning units and ceiling fans kept the cottage cool during 85+ degree days. Neighbors are friendly but not intrusive. Multiple wineries, craft breweries, restaurants, and shopping within a short drive. Great location for kayaking, fishing, bird watching (ospreys, kingfishers, bald eagles, great blue herons). Overall a wonderful week away. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Town Of Torey Two Day Get-A-Way
Awesome location on the lake, quiet and secluded. New dock with ladder for easy access in and out of the water. Fire pit with chairs were Comfy.
Very pretty decor. Rooms were nicely decorated. Possibly a new mattress needed in the bedroom, facing the water, on the porch side of the house. Lounging upstairs was nice to relax or watch TV. Limited WiFi was an issue. Couldn’t watch a whole movie. We’d stay there again. The house was very clean, comfortable and homey. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved the view. Location was great for wineries and dining.
2.0 / 5.0
Fantastic view and location. Neighbors nice and not too close.Great stay......but for the price????Door knobs need repair/replacement. Screen door was a train wreck. A/C not strong enough for 90+degree days.One tiny bathroom with no shelves for toiletries (went with two women) Some lights without light bulbs, In general a nice place to stay. Just lacking in reinvestment by the owner, as well as attention to detail and the repair of countless issues that haven't been addressed for some time.
4.0 / 5.0
Great view/location. Needs help with updates and repair
Fantastic view and location. Neighbors nice and not too close.
Great stay......but for the price????
Door knobs need repair/replacement. Screen door was a train wreck. A/C not strong enough for 90+degree days.
One tiny bathroom with no shelves for toiletries (went with two women) Some lights without light bulbs,
In general a nice place to stay. Just lacking in reinvestment by the owner, as well as attention to detail and the repair of countless issues that haven't been addressed for some time.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice
Owners were responsive. House and beach were very nice. Bedrooms were as represented in pictures, downstairs was smaller than expected. Nice location overall.
5.0 / 5.0
Great for Rest and Relaxation
We spent 2 weeks at this house and had a great experience. The house is right on the lake with beautiful views. The house is very secluded, great for star gazing at night! Close to all of the vineyards on the Seneca Wine Trail. The upstairs bedrooms were renovated and clean. A huge storm came through on our last day and brought in humidity and bugs (not the houses fault!) but the home has fans and air conditioner to help with the humid days. Thank you for your hospitality!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazingly Peaceful Private DIrect Lake Front Home
Lovely property, well stocked, clean, comfortable home. Very private, nice large lawn. Enjoyed our stay. Tom was easy and very pleasant to deal with.
4.0 / 5.0
FLX Getaway
Great home right on the lake. Beautiful scenery and close proximity to many wineries. We would recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit the Finger Lakes.
4.0 / 5.0
Great Family Place with privacy
The cottage is exactly as you see it online. The interior updates are very nice. We are a family of 4 and we had plenty of room and had no problem with space when friends visited.
The privacy the cottage offers is the best. There are no cottages sitting right next to you so you can enjoy your outdoor time with the large waterfront lawn and firepit.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful, private location
It was a very nice and relaxing atmosphere
5.0 / 5.0
Lakefront bliss
Cute lake home right on the water with a beautiful front room view. 3 nice bedrooms. Nicely decorated. One bathroom. We would stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Neat, tidy and private.
The property is very well renovated and maintained. This was our second stay at this location and we will most likely rent the property again in the future. Two things that must be noted when you rent this property. The bathroom is very small but nicely remodeled and the bridge over the small stream to the property is a tight turn if you have a large vehicle. These are things that cannot be changed but overall the cottage is wonderful! We saw a variety of waterfowl during out stay and my son even found a horn coral fossil on the beach. This is the place to stay if you enjoy beautiful views and privacy!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Vacation Rental
Had a Great Stay here with friends. The location is clean and cozy and just steps away from the water. Great place to spend relaxing time with Friends and Family. Beautiful Views.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome getaway for birthday trip!
My wife planned a getaway trip for my birthday and found this awesome home! The place is beautiful and made for a great stay. Highly recommend for getaway trips.
3.0 / 5.0
Charming
Overall good for the money but smaller than pictures make it seem. Luckily there was only the two of us. It would have been tight with two other couples. The house is definitely older but the updated Kitchen and bath (albeit very small) were nice. The bedroom floor we stayed in almost seemed uneven or sagging. I think being on a carved out hillside it has settled over the years and may not be too level (noticed before we went tasting ;)
5.0 / 5.0
Great Central location on the lake
It was me and my fiance's first time in the fingerlakes region and we really enjoyed that we could travel to multiple wineries (one by kayak), towns, and brewery's within a half hour of the house. The grocery store is about 15 minutes away and the selection of meets made for some great home cooked meals. It's apparent that the owner of this house has worked hard to make it comfortable for those staying here. The shower has good pressure and is hot. The beds were too firm for our liking but that's the only negative thing I can say about it! There's WiFi and cable TV for when the weather is too poor for drinking wine outdoors! I think it will make for a nice vacation place for you and your family.
Also, A kayak rental ran us $60 for three days, so take that into consideration when you're budgeting for your trip!
4.0 / 5.0
Great dog friendly house on the water
Set right on the water with no immediate houses close to you it’s a great fun dog stay. Our pooch loves water so it was perfect for us. House gets early morning sunrise and has trees for afternoon shade. We met neighbors on both sides and they are very nice. Close to wineries and breweries so some nice tasting opportunities. I recommend the Wegmans in Geneva for groceries. Grill is charcoal. In our week there we saw red fox on the entry road several times as well as deer, hawks and an eagle. Hope you enjoy your stay. We did!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is R 5,327 per night. This rental is R 424 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach.?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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