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Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes!

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Outdoor table with grill in side porch. What a view!
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Kitchen looking toward living room. Vaulted ceilings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Keuka Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen International
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes!

The Kingfisher Chalet is a cozy vacation home with incredible views of Keuka Lake. Located on 6 private, wooded acres on Keuka's east side halfway between Hammondsport and Penn Yan. Close to several top-notch wineries, restaurants, and all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer. You will love the spacious porch for a morning coffee, grilling and eating dinner, and sipping a glass of wine while watching the amazing sunsets.

The Kingfisher sleeps up to eight people with 4 large bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms. Amenities include wifi, cable TV (SlingTV*), outdoor fire pit, and 4 parking spaces. The property is located on the Keuka Wine Trail and an easy drive to Penn Yan, Hammondsport, Dundee, and Watkins Glen. There are several scenic and hilly rides nearby for bicyclists, runners, and drivers. The upstairs floor includes 2 bedrooms with queen beds and each with a view of the lake, shared bathroom, kitchen / dining room, living room, and access to front and side porches. The downstairs floor includes the master bedroom with queen bed and en suite bathroom (and view of the lake), bedroom with a double and twin bed, and laundry room. The front porch includes a large wicker couch, 2 wicker chairs, & several extra chairs. The side porch is right off the kitchen and ideal for eating dinner outside. Includes a large patio table with 6 chairs for outdoor dining & propane grill (photo coming soon). You will find everything you need for cooking at home including a drip coffeemaker, french press, crockpot, juicer, outdoor grill, and more. At the front of the house is a large grassy yard for playing games or having a campfire. The large wooded area behind house includes hiking paths and a scenic ravine.

*Our cable TV package is SlingTV Blue package. We do not have local channels. SlingTV offers 42 channels including CNN, Comedy Central, HGTV, BBC, Lifetime and more. We cannot guarantee you will get every program or event you want to watch.

The house includes an outdoor firepit and cornhole board games. You need to supply your own firewood. There are several places nearby selling firewood and there is often leftover firewood on the property (but no guarantee).


Guests of all backgrounds are welcome to enjoy our space. We look forward to hosting you.

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We offer a Pack & Play and high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
No large parties due to septic limitations.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking is limited to the top of the driveway (4-5 spaces). No parking at bottom of driveway on Rte. 54.
The property will be left in the same condition as you found it.
Guests will remove all garbage & recyclables from the house and surrounding property and place in the proper bins behind the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1245267vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large parties due to septic limitations.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this chalet is in a rural area. Oliver House Museum and Narcissa Prentiss House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Arts Center of Yates County and Finger Lakes Boating Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Point of the Bluff Vineyards and Point of the Bluff Vineyards. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 39 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 42 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 42 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Corning Museum of Glass - 56 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Y Knot Country Store Eatery - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Leseurre Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Point of the Bluff Vineyards - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes!?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes! on 28 December 2026 start from NZ$654, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular sunsets over Keuka Lake - Located in the HEART of the Finger Lakes! located?

This family-friendly Dundee chalet is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Keuka Lake and Ravines Wine Cellars. Waneta Lake and McGregor Vineyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friend and I enjoyed our stay at The Kingfisher Chalet. It was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The large covered deck has a beautiful view, and we loved listening to the plentiful birds right out the door. Sunsets over the lake and hills are spectacular. Kate kept in touch and provided plentiful suggestions for things to do and places to eat. We loved our visit to the Corning Glass Museum, our hike on the Gorge trail at Watkins Glen, and visiting the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca. There we also visited the Cornell Botanic Gardens, which are lovely. I highly recommend both the area and the Kingfisher.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

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

Keuka Lake stay

Was a great place! Clean, easy check in, perfect location between towns and near some great wineries!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at the Kingfisher Chalet. It was cozy, comfortable and clean! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and well-kept house. Everything was as advertised. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirra S.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay. Location was close to wineries and local attractions.Nice and quietGreat view of the lake from the porch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

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

Girls weekend

Great location, great view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Peaceful Place

We enjoyed our stay it was close enough to activities but far enough away to enjoy the quiet and the great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIKO O.

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

Great Fall getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend- beautiful scenery and cozy home. Hoping to go back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location for our stay. The view was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot to stay. The rental was clean, comfortable and spacious. Towels were supplied as well as linens and kitchen towels. The deck overlooking the lower section of houses and the lake was wonderful. There were rocking chairs and we spent a lot of time enjoying the view. Property is close to wineries, breweries, restaurants and hiking. It was a great long weekend.
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Enjoying the view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Beautiful scenic view of Kueka Lake in wooded hillside

Lovely wooded property in hillside overlooking Kueka Lake with wrap-around porch enhanced the scenic view at The Kingfisher Chalet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Great Lake views

We had a great stay and enjoyed the front porch. Next time we go, I will get some firewood and marshmellos for the fire pit! Convenient to nice wineries and family also staying on Keuka.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Incredible View

House was very nice. Good Location. Incredible View
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property exceeded our expectations. Everything was very neat and clean. The location was wonderful. The view overlooking the lake was just fabulous. Kate was a great host. The communication was great, and she checked in to make everything was okay. We hope to be coming back in the early fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deepika D.

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

Peaceful cottage at a great location

We had a great stay at this Keuka Lake Chalet. Our favorite was the big balcony with the view. We liked the location ans access to wineries and restaurants and multiple rooms in the chalet. The laundry room was so helpful traveling wirb kids. Thank you for a very responsive host and a great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann M.

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

Reunion

We got together with school friends we haven’t seen in 60 years. Beautiful view. Wonderful house…room for all of us and very clean. We were very comfortable. The perfect place to share tears and laughter. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to spend time in the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan S.

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

Girls Weekend

This was a long weekend for us, girls! It was a relaxing weekend to enjoy time together. Kate was wonderful! Extremely responsive and helpful with ideas of places to visit and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Great View

We, two couples stayed at Kingfisher. House was comfortable and convenient to Finger Lakes wine tasting, Corning Glass, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Women's Right Museum in Senaca Falls, Watkins Glen. View from the front deck was awesome. There were a few minor problems, but the Owner rectified them quickly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Constance G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View of Keuka Lake amazing

We stayed her for a week in September. Watching the lake from the decks around the house was our favorite thing about the house! Close to lots of great wineries, we ate in every night due to Covid but a couple of restaurants are in the area, wish there were more! Kate was a very good host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2022
Thanks for staying with us Constance. We are always available to recommend local restaurants. There are many great restaurants in Penn Yan and Hammondsport which are both a 10 minute drive. There are 3-4 restaurants or delis within 5 minutes…which is plenty enough to grab a bite but also guarantee some peace and quiet. We hope to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location. Nice deck. Busy highway close to front. No dishwasher. No paper towels. Lots of toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene A.

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

Our ladies of the lakes loved our stay

It was perfect. Only glitch was the bedrooms downstairs. No door on the master and bathroom access was obtained going through the master bedroom. We worked it out ! 😁host was incredible to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P. W.

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

Nice getaway at the Kingfisher

Gorgeous view and very comfortable home. Loved sitting on the deck or in the living room and watching the lake. The kitchen was well stocked with a large variety of equipment and basics. Lots of towels. We enjoyed taking the kids to play grounds so didn't have a chance to enjoy the nearby adult activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great location and home for family getaway!

We had a great stay at the house over the Fourth of July!! Kate was a great host and checked in on us. The view from the deck is wonderful and the house is in a great location to access all the towns around Keuka Lake. We had five adults and one toddler and had plenty of room and were very comfortable. Even in very hot weather, AC worked well. The kitchen had everything you would need to prepare meals. We also used the grill and sat outside. We could even see a few fireworks from the deck on the 4th! Highly recommend the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples Weekend at The Lake

The views from this rental are absolutely beautiful. The outdoor dining furniture was very dirty and rusted. The refrigerator/freezer did not work during our stay and resulted in our food going bad. The home was clean and the kitchen adequate. All enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the evening watching the sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Thank you for renting the Kingfisher and we are very sorry you had some issues during your stay. We apologize the refrigerator died during your stay. We replaced the refrigerator immediately. There was rust on our outdoor table and we have since sanded and spray painted it. We do have a hard time keeping ahead of the pollen during the early spring time (one of the challenges being in a wooded area). We just installed an outdoor hose close to the porches so our renters have the option to spray off any pollen that falls during their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

e m.

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

Master celebration

Kingfisher is a beautiful property and the view of the lake from the front porch. It's absolutely stunning. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Everything that you could possibly need. The host and the manager are amazing. We had a little hiccup the power and the electric. Kate and Renee, we're very responsive and absolutely wonderful in handling the situation and everything that we needed. You could not ask for a better host and manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kate Cronin

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I grew up in Dundee and continue to visit the Finger Lakes region every summer. My family has deep roots in the area and I think the area has so much to offer. After living in Vermont, Washington DC, Providence, and Portugal, I now live in Chicago with my partner and our rescue dog Scout. We love to travel for skiing, wine-tasting, and visiting friends and family. Some of our hobbies include cycling / triathlon, birdwatching, live music, and indulging in good food and libations.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house in November 2017 as a rental property but also plan to enjoy it with our family and friends. The house was previously named Keuka View Cottage and was rented successfully for several years. We love the large porch for gathering with family and friends and the calming views of Keuka Lake. The east side of Keuka Lake is well-known for its beautiful sunsets and there is no better place to catch a "sundowner" than The Kingfisher. The house has a lot of charm and is perfect for a small family / group or 2-3 couples traveling with or without small children.

What makes this property unique

The porch is what made us fall in love with this home. The views of the lake are spectacular and can be enjoyed from the front and side porch as well as most interior rooms. The property is on 6 secluded acres which creates a truly secluded setting. The living area is also cozy and relaxing.

The location is centrally located for the taking in all the Finger Lakes region has to offer. You're close to the Keuka and Seneca Lake Wine Trails, public swimming areas, marinas to rent boats or kayaks, hiking trails, the quaint villages of Penn Yan, Hammondsport, Dundee and Watkins Glen, the Windmill Farm & Craft Market, Watkins Glen Speedway, Corning Glass, The Smith Opera House in Geneva, The Farm Sanctuary, and fantastic local eateries including The Olney Place Market & Deli, The Switzerland Inn, Pleasant Valley Inn, Union Block Bistro, The Seneca Lodge, Tabora Farm & Winery, FLX Weinery, and much more.

The Olney Place Market & Deli is less than 2 miles away and offers everything under the sun including warm sticky buns, coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the AM, freshly made sandwiches for lunch, craft beer to-go, snacks and other provisions, and a vibrant taproom with top-notch craft beers and ciders. Go have a bite and beer overlooking Keuka Lake and mix with other visitors and locals.

The area is a haven for bicyclists, runners and triathletes. You will find many scenic country roads and we're happy to make recommendations. For the hard-core cyclists or runners you will find some very, very steepest hills just 2-3 miles from the house. Or just take it easy and take a mellow ride....It's vacation after all. ;-)

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