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Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.

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Lots of privacy. Drive down to the beach.
So close to the water. 10 feet.
New dock. 100 feet out onto beautiful Seneca Lake.
Umbrella with table and chairs on side deck.
A second deck with table and chairs in the shade. My guests call it "The Cafe."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.

Guests tell me the photos don't do the cottage and property justice. Read our reviews. Very private. Clean. Lots of space. Drive down to the beach. The East side of Seneca Lake has lots of sun and beautiful sunsets. 100 foot dock. New windows, doors and mini-split ac/heat. Ten miles from Geneva for shopping, movies, and food. Two Five Star restaurants within 15 miles. Each year we renovate another part of our little cottage and many of our guests and their pets return every year. One bedroom with two double beds and a large living room with one pull out couch can sleep 4. Cottage is 880 square feet so best for 2-4 people. Minimum stay is 3 nights except July and August when we only rent by the week (Saturday 3 pm to Saturday 10 am). Cozy but may be too small for anyone 6 foot 2 or over. New kitchen appliances, cupboards, air conditioning, and microwave. We added a pellet stove for visits in the early spring or late fall for wine tours, an aluminum boat for fishing, a canoe and 2 kayaks for sunsets on the lake. For further information, call or e-mail me. It is a lovely place to relax.


Enjoy the quiet - pets welcome. Guests and their pets return every year. One of the few places with no stairs to the lake. Everyone enjoys swimming in the lake, laying on the dock, visiting the wineries (we have three within 7 miles and a brewery) and local restaurants. Others have ventured to Ithaca, Rochester, and Canandaigua to visit museums, gourmet restaurants, and historic sites. The bedroom is above the lake so when you wake up in the morning, you can see right onto the lake. The kitchen and dining area are on the bottom floor and look right onto the water. There are many places to walk including a two mile hike up to Sampson State Park.

If you need to get away from the stress of your life, this is the place.

Enjoy the Lake: This is NOT for you IF you want a high energy vacation. See the herons land on the dock each evening and the ducklings come by each morning. The waves will rock you to sleep. Swim and kayak during the day. Take out the rowboat to fish. Have beach fires at night and visit our many wonderful wineries, breweries, and restaurants nearby. WIFI but no cable TV (just DVD movies). We suggest you relax and get away. This is truly the country and as our friend Simon says, "They aren't building any more lakes."

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter will be assessed charges for any damages other than normal use. No vehicles larger pick-up truck, unlicensed vehicles, ATVs or loud cycles.
No disturbance to neighbors, adjoining properties or general area. No more than 3 vehicles, including those belonging to the renter.
Minimum stay three nights.

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Property # 142391
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
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

About the area

Romulus

Located in Romulus, this cottage is near a water park and on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Romulus, NY

What's nearby

  • Sampson State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Keuka Lake - 43 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 45 min drive - 62.4 km
  • CMAC Performing Arts Center - 46 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Cornell University - 57 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪War Horse Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Zugibe Vineyards - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rylee’s Place - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake. on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$462, 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 Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pets Welcome. Private. Right on the Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seneca Lake and Sampson State Park. Zugibe Vineyards and Three Brothers Wineries and Estates are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new favorite place on Seneca Lake. Cindy is a wonderful host that quickly answered all questions prior to arrival, and explained the accommodations and history of the house when we arrived. The property was very clean and well stocked with everything visitors need. We loved the five separate lakeside seating areas so much that we skipped visiting wineries to enjoy this rental. Looking forward to future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harley S.

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

Private, peaceful, and beautiful spot

This place was amazing. Right on the lake and so peaceful. The house was clean and the owner is very welcoming as well as made sure we had everything we needed. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

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

Beautiful cottage right on the lake.

Perfect location, all of the needed amenities, and a perfect host. What more could you want.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you and your dog had a good time. Zoe is so cute!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cindy has the best place, everything you need.Beautiful sunsets, hiking with your dog. Close to good wineries and breweries. Wonderful dock to sit on as well as shaded areas with chairs. Clean. This place is a winner
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Dog heaven

Always sad to leave the lake …
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Excellent place to stay. On the lake and close to many activities.

Perfect weather and enjoyed the firepit after a busy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

lovely rental

spent our anniversary here - never been so close to water everything we needed and then some -would definitely like to return. very dog friendly also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for our long weekend. Meets the description and is perfectly clean. Fishing off the dock produced largemouth & smallmouth bass, perch, and bullhead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was attending a wedding at a nearby winery and decided to make a week of it by staying at this house on the lake. So glad we did as the weather was unseasonably warm for October. We were able to fully enjoy the outdoor spaces which there are many as well as the kayaks on the water. Great sunset views! The house is comfortable and well appointed with all the kitchen essentials to prepare meals. The living space provides ample seating for entertainment viewing (Roku streaming device included) and there is a table / chairs in that area as well. The location is conveniently located near wineries and several farm markets for supplies. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Finger Lakes Trip

Very clean place right on Seneca Lake. Pet friendly and the host is very accommodating. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
The two of you and your pup, Tempe, are always welcome. The fall is a nice time to visit the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Q.

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

Amazing fall getaway

Wonderful to hear the lake from the bedroom window. Excellent view and private. Very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leah s.

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

Perfect location!

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Weather was absolutely perfect! Loved sitting on the dock just enjoying the view, and the dogs loved it too! My husband took the rowboat out a few times and had fun with that. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
It was great meeting you and your pups. Fall is so nice here. Glad you enjoyed your time at the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Great quick anniversary weekend

My wife and I had a great time at the lake house! Cindy is a superb host and the lake house is very clean, comfortable, and of course has amazing views and access to the lake. We will definitely come back, and next time bring our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great place

Truly enjoyed are stay. Place was like new and clean. Everything you would need was supplied. Highly recommend. Next time I will stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourself and that everything was to your liking. The pellet stove keeps everyone nice and toasty even on cool fall days. I look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Dog Heaven

Everything is just right! What makes us happiest is seeing our dogs play freely and safely. Thank you, Cindy, for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Summer Bliss

WONDERFUL in every way! Thank you, Cindy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Private getaway with great views

Perfect location with private dock. All the amenities you need for a relaxing time on the lake. Cindy takes great pride in her property and is a helpful and gracious host. Lots of local hiking and wineries. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

FLX Fun!

We had an amazing stay at Cindy's property on beautiful Seneca Lake! The online pictures don't do this little treasure justice. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
It was great having you and your dog, Murphy, at the cottage. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Perfect

Spotless inside, delightful outside. You'll need to rent a houseboat to stay closer to the water. Cindy is an ideal host and will help you in any way to need. The cottage is exactly as advertised and our stay could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Fall Getaway!

This is our third time staying at Cindy's place. Everything is always clean and comfortable. The proximity to the lake is amazing. With the cooler weather we were able to enjoy the firepit which is steps from the cottage. We love having access to the kayaks and canoe. The dock and lake views are the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
Thank you for your positive review. It makes us so happy when guests enjoy the lake and the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

What a great vacation!

We had a wonderful vacation here. It’s a large, quiet beautiful piece property with a very comfortable cottage. No stairs to the cottage and water was an added plus. The amenities were perfect for our stay. Sunsets, beautiful skies, swimming, boating… couldn’t ask for any thing more! Thank you to our wonderful host, Cindy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thank you. It was great meeting you and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. The weather was perfect and the cafe (what we call the shaded area on the beach with a table and comfortable chairs) is always a favorite.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen D.

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

Beautiful cottage!

Had a wonderful time at Cindy’s cottage. Place was so clean and views from the cottage were amazing. Located close to many wineries and hiking trails. Cindy gave us excellent recommendations and advice on where to go and what to see. Can’t wait to come back and visit Lake Seneca again! 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. It was great meeting you two and your pup, Jersey. What lovely fall weather you had, too. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin M T.

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

Lake side relaxation

Truly Wonderful host ! Cindy was always available to answer questions and guide us for places to explore. Her home provided all the comforts needed for our stay. Having the Lake view right outside was wonderful! Our puppy being able to come along was also critically important to us. Wonderful relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey K.

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

Back Again!

This was our second time here! Everything was perfect, the place really has all you will need and Cindy is very responsive. The location to wineries, Watkins Glenn, and Geneva is great. It is also truly a pet friendly place— our cat loves looking out the windows and watching the water! Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

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

Paradise

A couple days at Cindy’s cottage was exactly what we needed. We relaxed on the dock, went out in the kayaks, enjoyed the beautiful sunset, and recharged our batteries. The cottage was pristine and we would love to go back again if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2020
Thanks for the great review. The cottage is private with a great dock and kayaking (even when you pull along a friend in a rubber raft) can be great fun. Hope to see you in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Lont

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My family purchased the property in the 1960s and over the years we added rooms and renovated what was a little boathouse into a full functioning cottage right on the lake. No one is allowed to build this close to the lake anymore but we were grandfathered since the building was here before that ruling. Each year I add something new. In 2015, it was a 100 foot permanent dock, new doors and new windows. In 2018, I added mini-split air conditioning and a bay window in the bedroom. In 2019, we reinforced the beach front and put on a new roof. In 2015, I retired from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where I had been a professor since 1984. Some people retire to the south. I retired back home to the north. I have two adult children who help me with the cottage. I have been renovating and renting this cottage for 14 years. It has been great meeting nice people (and their pets) and having them return year after year. Each year I make a photo book which highlights the dogs who have stayed that past season.

Why they chose this property

The difference between this cottage and the others on the lake is the location. It is very private with over 250 feet of lake shore just for you. There are no stairs going down to the lake like other cottages. You walk out the door, two steps off the deck and you are 6 feet from the water. You park your car down on the beach. It is private, quiet, and you can relax. No landline phones, no cable. Lots of DVDs, CDs, books, swimming, sun, and boating. Want to leave work behind? This is the place.

What makes this property unique

My parents always had a house on Seneca lake for summers. After 45 years, I finally live on the lake year round. The cottage property is so beautiful. I love the fires at night, the sunsets and swimming off the dock. Every night is a different sunset.

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