Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.
Cottage in Seneca Lake, NY
4 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
Nestled in the trees overlooking Seneca Lake and next to a glen, you will love our beautiful lake and sunset views and falling asleep to the sound of trickling water. The large private beach and boat dock are a rarity in the area. There is lots of room to wade from the shore into the refreshing cool water – or jump from the dock, in unison, on the count of 3, like we do! Bring your boat or rent one from one of the several nearby marinas. There is also a company that will bring kayaks, canoes or paddleboards right to the cottage with all the necessary gear. Enjoy a BBQ on the beach at the picnic table or sitting around the fire bowl, late into the evening. It’s easy to stay in, making meals in the well-stocked kitchen but also fun to explore the many restaurants, breweries and wineries nearby. The Seneca Lake wine trail starts just up the road and Watkins Glen is less than 10 minutes away. Ithaca or Corning are both around 30 minutes and offer a wide variety of additional things to do; hiking trails, waterfalls, Corning glass museum, and of course, more wineries! Peak season occupancy is set for 7 nights minimum but ask about shorter trips. Especially Sun - Wed. I will try to accommodate you.
High speed wireless internet works well. Smart television and expanded cable provided. All Major cell phones carriers seem to work fine. No local land phone line.
MAX OCCUPANCY IS 4.
Spacious primary bedroom with a king-size bed, full bathroom & second bedroom upstairs (double bed). Queen size bed and additional full bath on first floor. We find the Upstairs/downstairs a nice split for couples.
I provide high quality sheets, plenty of pillows all encased in breathable allergen covers, blankets and decorative quilts & shams for all beds. 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths left for each guest. Please bring your own beach towels.
Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, cleaning supplies, trash bags and toilet paper provided. Various spices, oil, vinegar, condiments left but not guaranteed.
History:
The cottage was originally built in 1910 as a bunk room for a larger family cottage next door and over the years several additions /improvements have been added, though the vintage charm remains. The oldest part, we now call the front living room, opens onto a covered porch overlooking the lake. The original bunks were made of logs like the porch railings and were replaced years ago. We just can’t bring ourselves to eliminate the bunk altogether. The kitchen with its wrap around windows, and small upstairs bedroom were added in the 30’s. The larger living/dining room in the back, added in the 70’s, has a fireplace & baseboard heating. The primary bedroom & kitchen have baseboard heat, too.
High speed wireless internet works well. Smart television and expanded cable provided. All Major cell phones carriers seem to work fine. No local land phone line.
MAX OCCUPANCY IS 4.
Spacious primary bedroom with a king-size bed, full bathroom & second bedroom upstairs (double bed). Queen size bed and additional full bath on first floor. We find the Upstairs/downstairs a nice split for couples.
I provide high quality sheets, plenty of pillows all encased in breathable allergen covers, blankets and decorative quilts & shams for all beds. 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths left for each guest. Please bring your own beach towels.
Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, cleaning supplies, trash bags and toilet paper provided. Various spices, oil, vinegar, condiments left but not guaranteed.
History:
The cottage was originally built in 1910 as a bunk room for a larger family cottage next door and over the years several additions /improvements have been added, though the vintage charm remains. The oldest part, we now call the front living room, opens onto a covered porch overlooking the lake. The original bunks were made of logs like the porch railings and were replaced years ago. We just can’t bring ourselves to eliminate the bunk altogether. The kitchen with its wrap around windows, and small upstairs bedroom were added in the 30’s. The larger living/dining room in the back, added in the 70’s, has a fireplace & baseboard heating. The primary bedroom & kitchen have baseboard heat, too.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the cozy house overlooking the lake with a wonderful porch to relax on and the peaceful sound of the babbling brook. The location was ideal for exploring the Finger Lakes region with easy access to attractions. They appreciated the attentive host and hope to return.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Adrian’s cottage. As the description says, it’s an old fashioned lake cottage full of rustic charm- perfectly quaint and quirky-yet tastefully updated for everything you need to relax. Adrian was extremely attentive and checked in on us when we lost power due to some huge thunderstorms that went through the area. We had intentions of doing some excursions to nearby wineries or Ithaca but the call of the lakeside dock and shale beach were too enticing. We read in the Adirondack chairs and played games at the picnic table. At night, the area is softly lit with solar lights. Lots of windows open that allow lake cross breezes that keep the cottage comfortable even on warm days. We certainly felt recharged after our week.
5.0
We really enjoyed staying in this cottage. The property is gorgeous and the cottage has wonderful nooks for relaxing and enjoying the weather. Our first night was chilly and listening to the creek outside with the windows open was magical. Adrian was a wonderful host and the neighbors were very welcoming and kind.
5.0
What a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation. The house is quaint and very comfortable. It is very much like visiting your favorite grandmother’s house. The house has a grand view of the lake with a wonderful porch to relax on. While we were there, we had a nice rain shower that filled the creek that runs along the house and we were able to sleep to the sound of a babbling brook. The home is well-appointed, and everything you need is easy to find. Adrian is a wonderful host and is very fast to answer any questions. I will definitely stay here again as well as recommend this to any friend planning to stay in the area.
4.0
Charming place for the four of us. Excellent nights spent on the beach with a fire and glass in hand.
5.0
Perfect location for exploring the Finger Lakes! We had a wonderful stay at this quaint cottage right on the shore of beautiful Seneca Lake. Very secluded and peaceful but easy access to all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer. Just a few minutes drive from Watkins Glen State Park where we enjoyed a beautiful hike and the town of Watkins Glen where you can grab some groceries or enjoy one of the restaurants. The house is very comfortable and stocked with everything you’ll need for a relaxing getaway. Sipping coffee on the porch overlooking the lake and beautiful fall foliage was magical. The host was fantastic. They responded very quickly to any questions and all of the directions/instructions were accurate and helpful. The house was VERY clean when we arrived, which is important to us. We definitely hope to return!
5.0
We had a great stay at this cute cottage, ideally located ten minutes from Watkins Glen and within easy reach of dozens of wineries and breweries. The ktchen was well-stocked, the bed was very comfortable and the porch overlooking the lake delightful.
5.0
Great view, 24 steps to the lake, and nice dock. We enjoyed the quiet and private location with our dog
5.0
We enjoyed our week so much. Location was great and we loved being right on the water and the dock was great for jumping I to throw water or just sitting and taking in the view.
5.0
Seneca Lake
Quiet, relaxing house on the water
5.0
Great week in the Finger Lakes
We had a great time at the cottage. The house is right on the lake and very convenient to Watkins Glen. It was everything we wanted, and the car park was an added bonus since we had some rain the week we were up there. We'd definitely visit again!
5.0
Who doesn't love a babbling brook?
Everything you need, plenty of space, privacy in the house and privacy outside too. Charming space and furnishings. Extremely convenient to the town, the lake, winery's and parks.
5.0
Peaceful
This house on the lake is wonderful… and you get the bonus of the small creek running right next to the house as well!
Very soothing!
4.0
Lovely lakeside cottage
My sister and I loved our week at Adrian's house. A gorgeous little brook with waterfalls runs right beside the house and the sunsets looking west across the lake are spectacular! The house is a perfect location, so near Watkins Glen and is cozy and cute with nearly everything you need. I wish I had known that the water isn't potable and we had to exchange two 5 gallon jugs of water during our stay at the local Walmart.
5.0
Beautiful and serene views
Wonderful dealing with owner. House well equipped with wonderful back porch overlooking Seneca Lake. Very quiet and secluded. Well located to all attractions
5.0
Nice place
The cottage was very cozy with a nice lake view from the veranda. Adrian took care of everything, the local wine for welcome, lots of wood, so we could spend long evenings by the fire pit. A very enjoyable vacation. Thank you Adrian for a great stay!
5.0
Great property! Perfect location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect...a short drive to Watkins Glen and great wineries with amazing views. The house Was comfortable and had everything we needed. The neighboring creek provided relaxing background sounds for a soothing nights sleep. Property manager was easy to get in touch with. Will look to stay here again in the future.
5.0
Great Location
Although it rained most of the time we visited it was still great. The location is amazing. The waterfall right outside the back door was awesome and relaxing. The lake was a little cold because of the nasty weather but we definitely enjoyed ourselves!!!
5.0
A week at the lake!
The cottage is nice and very quaint! It has a lot of room and was well stocked. Access to the lake was easy as it was right out the door and down the stairs. The porch was great for coffee in the morning and wine at night. It will be a strong consideration if I am in the finger lakes area in the future!
5.0
excellent stay
as advertised and shown, wonderful!!
5.0
Relaxing by the lake
Everything about the cottage was "as advertised". It's a little bit quirky, but that just adds to the charm. The covered deck was a fabulous place to start our day with a hot beverage and end our day watching the sunset with a cold one. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight without the sound of the creek lulling me to slumber!
Adrian is incredibly responsive to messages. She also sent a helpful list of local places to eat and shop etc over a week before our stay.
Side note: we will always remember our time at the cottage as the place our 10 month old puppy swam for the first time!
5.0
Fun stay on Seneca Lake
We had a great time here. This house is great for 2 couples and centrally located for hikes, winery/brewery visits, Watkins Glen, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, etc. it met our needs and expectations.
This is a classic lake house. I will caution that if you are looking for super modern, this place might not be for you. It’s down a long dirt/gravel drive and doesn’t have things like a dishwasher or central air. The listing is accurate. Let me state that these issues were not a negative for us, I just don’t want people to be disappointed if they don’t closely read the description. The location, views and charm make up for lack of some convenience features.
We had a wonderful visit and would rent here again!
5.0
Quiet and Cozy
Quiet area, charming cottage and serene views on the private dock made for a fabulous get-away for us. Enjoyed the separate areas to use such as the back room for games, kitchen for eating and the family room for movies! Plenty of places to choose from for sleeping too. My favorite feature was the hammock. I spend many afternoons lounging in it while I ready! Thank you Adrian for allowing me, my husband, daughter and son-in-law into your home.
5.0
Fabulous Cottage
We stayed a week with our cat. The cottage was immaculate and very comfortable. The setting was great....quiet and peaceful. The location was wonderful. Lots of wineries and nice restaurants close by. Watkins Glen was only 10 minutes from the property. Adrian was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Wonderful vacation!
This property is magical. It feels like stepping back in time to the vacations of my childhood. Every detail of this home was thoughtfully curated. Adrian is beyond an amazing host. And the location is perfectly situated. We can’t wait to come back again.
4.0
Rustic family vacation
We enjoyed our stay with with our family dog and definitely enjoyed the water in this Rustic and cozy turn of the century cottage. The last two days were a bit hot for a couple of our elderly family members, but we managed. Great location!
4.0
Cozy, charming cottage on Seneca Lake
We really enjoyed staying here on a last minute getaway with our dogs and teenage girls. The cottage suited us well. We are an athletic family and love the water. It’s located in a perfect setting right on Seneca Lake with gorgeous views, a dock and and gorgeous pebble beach. It is also next to a beautiful stream with small waterfalls. I found this old cottage charming and interesting and had some of the best sleep listening to the beautiful sounds of nature. We loved having our dogs with us and enjoyed seeing our girls put down their phones and enjoy nature. The cottage is conveniently located about 5 minutes away from Watkins Glen and great wineries. There were many comforts provided by the owner that made us feel at home. That being said, this may not be as perfect for everyone as it was for us. It is an old cottage that could use some additional work and you must be agile to stay here but we loved it.
5.0
Lovely cottage right on Seneca Lake. Great host, terrrific dock for swimming, and gorgeous sunsets
Cottage is built at the turn of the last century and has a lot of history and character. The house is not only on the lake but there is a small gorge going down next to the house which keeps it cool and means there’s a sound of gurgling water in addition to the lapping Lake makes for a great sleeping Our favorite place was the back porch overlooking the lake. It is perfect for reading, breakfast, and watching the sunset. The beach is also lovely a perfect flat stone beach with lots of privacy and a great dock. The water was cold but we swim every day. I highly recommend it especially to families
5.0
The Warner Visit
Place and location were great. Weather perfect. Wines often very good.
5.0
Wonderful Getaway
Cottage was wonderful! Very comfortable!
Adrian was very easy to deal with and reachable when needed.
The view and lake was relaxing and beautiful!
Could use a coat of paint and some dusting but otherwise
we had a wonderful time and would definitely come back again!
5.0
Loved it.
Just what we expected and more. Perfect quiet location, but convenient to town. Rustic, charming, with everything we needed.
5.0
Loved it x 2!
This is the 2nd stay for my husband and I at the Cottage, and we loved it even more this time.
5.0
Quality in the details
We are a family of 2 parents and 2 college aged children. In our stay we found the cottage to be welcoming, clean and comfortable. The sheets, towels and soaps provided were of good quality. We got the sense that the owener cared about how pleasant our stay was. There is a good view of the lake from the porch of the house and the dock is easy to get to and private. The wi-fi was good enough to stream movies on laptops and play games. We would stay there again.
5.0
Amazingly charming spot on a Seneca Lake
My husband and I spent 4 days late into summer in Adrian's lovely family cottage. The wraparound windows in many of the rooms made us feel like we were camping in the woods, and the sound of the tree frogs, crickets and hooting owls at night gave us some of the best rest and sleep we've had in years. An amazingly peaceful spot, with a fantastic view of and beach right on the lake. The cottage has a rustic feel, but is comfortable, cozy and made us feel like we were spending time at a much loved family heirloom. The fact we could stay here with our two small dogs, made the stay even more amazing. They loved sniffing out the beach and woods.
Thanks so much for letting us share this amazing jewel of a place!
5.0
Magical, Peaceful and Everything We Hoped For!
My husband and I spent a week at the lovely cottage on Seneca Lake. Our stay was restful, gorgeous, and the cottage was everything we hoped it would be. Adrian was prompt, professional and fantastic to communicate with. Words can't really express how magical a place this is. The house itself was cozy and felt like home to us for the short time we were there. So great to sit out on the porch and just watch the sunset, which we did every night while eating dinner. My husband is from the Fingerlakes region and even he was impressed! Great location for those wanting to explore the region (and the lovely wines therein). We had perfect weather for our stay. It was hot, so the added pleasure of being able to jump off the dock and go canoeing every morning was wonderful. The company Adrian recommend regarding the canoe rental was great (Regan's). We highly, highly recommend brunch, lunch or dinner at the Stonecate Cafe in Hector, which is very close to the cottage. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone (friends family and those we don't know!). Expect, don't take our week...we are coming back! :)
5.0
Peaceful seclusion
If you are looking for a peaceful secluded cottage way back in the woods, look no further! As you drive down the nearly half mile drive through beautiful woods full of deer and chipmunks, you can feel the stress melt away. The cottage itself is unique, nicely decorated, and comfortable. It might not be for everyone, but we like unique! It is pet friendly, and our dogs loved spending the week trying in vain to catch chipmunks. Unfortunately the weather was pretty awful the whole week we were there, but we hiked anyway, just didn't make a lot of use of the dock. That's always a risk for any vacation, no fault of the cottage. Adrian was very quick to respond to all questions, and our deposit was returned promptly. Thanks for everything!
5.0
A very peaceful cottage
The cottage was very peaceful and well maintained with every convenience you need for a relaxing vacation. Adrian was very helpful and responded quickly when we had questions. We have already made plans to return next year. I would highly recommend this cottage for your next vacation.
5.0
Many Wonderful Memories
I stayed with friends for a week at this wonderful cottage & we absolutely adored it. Many of the other 5 star descriptions accurately capture the quirky, vintage, classic, LOVELINESS that is this tranquil, serene, charming, escape. Spending time on the back deck overlooking the lake, star gazing on the dock, grilling on the beach, enjoying being tucked away in the woods among waterfalls...so many moments to treasure here. If you can manage to pull yourself away from the house, the local area has so much to offer as well, especially in incredibly close proximity to this tucked away retreat. The restaurants, breweries, distillaries, etc... are all top notch & the local farm to table cuisine is absolutely incredible. Plenty of hiking & gorgeous scenic views. I can't say enough about Adrian, the home-owner. She is extremely communicative, fair, and is a delight to interact with. I have many happy memories from my time at this cottage & I would love to come back and make more.
5.0
Loved it!
It's not a new place, and it's a little quirky -- but it makes for a lovely week-long relaxing getaway. Must be able to climb steps. The front porch that overlooks the lake was our favorite place (even when it poured rain!), but the well-stocked kitchen made the favorites list as well. Lots of windows and a breeze made it comfortable inside on even the hottest day. No mention was made in the description of the waterfall that runs alongside the entire property, so that was a bonus. Nothing quite like going to sleep to the sound of a babbling brook! The location is convenient to Watkins Glen, Seneca vineyards, Ithaca, and more. We'd come here again and recommend it to you.
5.0
Great place to stay.
Can't say enough about what a spectacular place this is to stay. The views are amazing and everything you need is right there, if you are looking to get away and have a nice relaxing peaceful weekend or week this is the place to be. Thank you!!
5.0
Lovely, Romantic Getaway
Our time on Lake Seneca was everything we wanted and more. This place was a fabulous little getaway in the woods, perfect for a romantic vacation for me and my fiance!
The cottage is nestled at the bottom of a long hill and next to a small glen. The combination of days spent looking at the lake and nights spent listening to the water flowing down the glen were incredible--like the images and sounds they play at the spa, but in real life! From waking up and having coffee in the breakfast nook overlooking the lake, to reading or watching sunsets on the porch, I felt like I was truly able to relax.
We spent most of our days on the dock and beach to soak up the sun (and to jump in the lake when things got too hot!). We also spent a lot of time exploring the vineyards nearby and trying out different restaurants. The cottage itself is older, but the place was clean and the furniture was comfortable, so its age only added to the charm.
We cannot wait to go back!!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $291 per night. This rental is $233 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.. Enjoy the water!
Is Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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