Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"

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A staircase leading to a deck overlooking a lake with a distant shoreline and a small dock.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace. There are multiple windows offering views of a lake.
A wooden staircase leading to a deck with outdoor seating.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seneca Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Geneva, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Zugibe Vineyards
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Geneva

Located in Geneva, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Seneca Lake Sprayground and Smith Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Geneva, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Zugibe Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Seneca Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 16 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Monaco's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seneca Lake Effect: "Experience luxurious lake life" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seneca Lake and Zugibe Vineyards. Three Brothers Wineries and Estates is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s our favorite annual vacation. The house is lovely and has almost everything we need. We are a cooking family so we bring sharp knives for food prep and a non stick pan. Always a beautiful stay even with storms-head to the basement for some games or a movie-or work on a puzzle upstairs. We have a little trouble with the dogs getting access to the water from the dock but that’s our only challenge.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're honored to be part of your favorite annual vacation. It's wonderful to hear you continue to enjoy the home, whether you're cooking together, relaxing with games and movies, or taking in the beautiful lake. We appreciate your feedback about water access for your dogs and will share it with the homeowner. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Finger Lakes again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time!!

This property is so nice I would definitely rent it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us, Kim! We can't wait to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday stay

The house was better than expected… the cleanliness, the location, the scenery and the amenities were very good! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup for a large group. Beautiful setting. Great place to watch sunset. Every couplehad their own bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad the home was a perfect fit for your group and that you enjoyed those beautiful sunsets. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winos at the lake

We very much enjoyed the property! We will definitely book this house again. The amenities were superb, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake front with privacy. Big, clean, comfortable. Game room a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Carolyn, thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the spacious and private lakefront setting—and that the game room was a hit! We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall foliage

Wonderful property and beautiful lake areas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2024
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We had a great time. They was plenty of roomfor 7 adults. The weather wasn’t the greatest but we all enjoyed using the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Hi Ann, Thanks for the great review! We're glad your family had a fun stay and enjoyed the game room—even with the rainy weather. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay on the Lake

There were 6 adult females that stayed for a girls wine trip. The house was perfect - everyone had their own room and bathroom. We did even use the beautiful basement with games and a great area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Effect was a really terrific place to escape in August. The bedrooms were roomy with comfortable linens and mattresses. The main bedroom has an office that we utilized when we had to work for a few days. Also, its bathroom was quite big with a bonus built-in music stereo. The living room was quite spacious and kitchen well stocked with utensils and supplies. There is a tv den next to the kitchen that was a lovely retreat to play card games, read and relax. The basement offered an ample space for my teenage kids to escape, play games and watch tv at odd hours.Fire pit was wonderful and i highly recommend to set it right before sunset. The lake was stunning!! We chilled out on the deck and took our drinks there and watched the sunset during many evenings. Water was clear in the morning when it was undisturbed. Kids loved kayaking and floated around everyday.Overall, we would highly recommend you staying here. And we would love to come back for another family vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
Thank you for your 10/10 rating and for highly recommending Lake Effect! We’re thrilled your family enjoyed the spacious home, comfortable accommodations, and all the wonderful lakefront amenities. It sounds like the sunsets by the fire pit, relaxing on the deck, and kayaking on the lake made for some memorable family moments. Thank you for choosing Finger Lakes Premier Properties, and we would love to welcome you back for another family vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday!!!

House was amazing!!! Clean, spacious! All of the amenities!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Hi Tyffani, Thank you for the 5 star rating! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place!

Our stay at Seneca Lake Effect was great! Beautiful location and a great view of the lake from the back deck. We were able to eat all of our meals outside on the back deck. Everything was in working order and the kitchen pots, pans, plates, etc. were in great supply. Plenty of Adirondack chairs in all of the right locations and the deck and dock were in excellent condition. We highly recommend this place and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Melissa, , thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to write a review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your time on Seneca Lake at one of our premier homes. We hope to host you in the Finger Lakes again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seneca Lake Effect Property

Absolutely LOVED our stay. We had 5 couples attending a wine tour. The place was so spacious that we never felt cramped. We all had our own rooms and bathrooms so privacy was exceptional. We are looking for another time to book this place when it is a bit warmer. Can't say enough good things about place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us, Tracey! We're happy to hear that the home was spacious and private enough for your group. We appreciate your review and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

long weekend with friends

We all enjoyed the property very much. The girls went out to a winery, the guys fished off the dock. We hung out at the fire at night and played in the game room til even later. A day trip out to Niagra for the groups as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip 2023

We did our annual girls trip here and had a blast. The home was everything we expected and more. It was still off season but we enjoyed the dock and all the outdoor amenities available to us. The kitchen had everything we needed and more than enough space including the downstairs fridge. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Place to Have a Vacation

The house was well-appointed, and had plenty of room for our group of 4 couples to spread out and relax. The kitchen was fully functional, and we made good use of the hot tub, game room downstairs, and outdoor firepit. The location is only a few minutes from the center of Geneva, and convenient to wineries, breweries, and restaurants. There were easy to use instructions for all the various systems in the house. I would bring our group back to this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a get together

This house is even better than the pictures show. Absolutely massive with a great kitchen. Lots of places to hang out and talk, play games, share glasses of wine, and watch the sunset. The beds were super comfortable and all but one of the rooms has an en-suite bath. The games room downstairs is awesome. This was the perfect location for our bachelorette party! We were so closed to AMAZING vineyards and we even had a private chef come to the house to make us dinner one night. Thank you for letting us enjoy this beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us for your Bachelorette party! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Girls Weekend

We selected this house because of the size, amount of bedrooms and beautiful dock. We were blown away upon arriving at the home. 2 large master suites and all other bedrooms (except 1) have their own bathrooms. We used every part of this home; dinner on the large deck, relaxing on the dock, soaking in the hot tub, movies on the projector, ping pong and the list goes on. Many of the girls plan to come back with their families in the future. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spacious, comfortable family retreat

Seneca Lake Effect is a beautiful home perfect for large families, or get togethers with multiple families or friends. The layout makes both privacy and together time easy. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the private baths accompanying nearly every room make for unusually comfortable arrangements with multiple families. The beautiful and highly functional kitchen overlooks the lake making for wonderful cooking and eating as the sun sets. The view just cannot be beat. The dock area is pretty and easily accessible via stairs. There are really nice wineries near by. My family had a wonderful stay in the home and would highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that your whole extended family enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect spring break

Easter, my sisters birthday and my nephews spring break all coincided and we enjoyed a wonderful week at the property. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with pots, pans, knives, tools, and small appliances. We didn’t need a lot of the things we brought. There is ample room for a big group. We were 5 adults and 2 kids and probably could have accommodated 4 more adults. The property is in an ideal location about 15 minutes from downtown Geneva, with a phenomenal view of the lake, complete with a dock. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Richard, we are so thrilled to hear you and your family had a perfect spring break, Easter, and birthday celebration! We can't wait to host you at the lake again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

This was the perfect spot for a family Christmas. The house was exactly as listed. There was so much space!! The basement was great place for adult children to relax and be entertained. The kitchen was so well stocked- right down to the Kitchen-aid mixer for making some last minute holiday cookies. Close enough to town for groceries pick ups. The winter weather kept us inside for most of the visit. The house was big enough to not feel over crowded. I am guessing a summer/ fall visit would allow for lots of outside time on the deck and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway!

This home is exactly as described. The view from the living area and back deck is incredible. The house is comfortably furnished with the most organized kitchen we have ever seen. It has every appliance you could possibly need - crockpot, soda streamer, toaster oven, mixer, cheese trays, knives, etc. We had a party of 9 who are all over 60 and loved the fact that everything was on the first floor. While there is a fantastic game room with a pool table, table tennis, theatre style television in the basement, we only went down there once to watch the football game. Televisions in every bedroom was a plus for those of us who didn't like the movie pick of the evening. We had no problems at all so there was no reason to contact the management office. The only tricky thing was trying to get into the house upon arrival. After 4 tries, we actually managed to get in --- LOL!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Betty's 60th bday gift

My wife was blown away for her 60th birthday gift! We'll be back in the spring for sure! Thanks for all your hard work!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend in

This house is absolutely amazing. Every bedroom has its own bathroom with the exception of the first room on the right with the bunk beds. We stayed here with a group of friends for a fun weekend in. We played games, made amazing food, hung out in the hot tub, and watched the Bill’s destroy the Patriots in the playoff game! It doesn’t get much better than that! Check in was a breeze and the house was nice and warm upon our arrival. The basement is the ultimate hang out spot. There is so much room for everyone to relax and hang out while listening to the amazing integrated sound system. We loved this house and plan to come back in the warmer months!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
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