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Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Plenty of seating for groups
Large open floor plan.
Large Dining Table
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fox Run Vineyards
  • Place, Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
  • Place, Sampson State Park
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views!

Gather your crew & escape to this lakefront gem - perfect for relaxing mornings, wine trail adventures, beach cookouts and absolutely stunning lakefront happy hours. With two common areas, you'll have plenty of space to spread out & reconnect with family and friends.

⭐ “Will definitely return. Immaculate, well-appointed, and unbeatable views!”

🌄 HIGHLIGHTS
✓ Waterfront with extra wide 115 foot beach, 100 foot long composite dock, wrap around deck, panoramic views from a wall of windows
✓ Easy access to the region’s top wineries
✓ Stocked kitchen & spacious layout for groups

THE SPACE

2,400 sq ft with massive windows and lots of space to spread out overlooking the water!

🏷 Main Floor (2nd Floor)

Kitchen & Dining Room
∙ FULLY stocked kitchen for at-home baking and cooking
∙ Coffee maker, Keurig, hot water kettle, blender and toaster
∙ Abundance of dishware, glassware and silverware, including children’s
∙ Full-sized fridge and freezer
∙ Oven and glass top cooking surface
∙ Barbeque utensils
∙ Built-In Microwave
∙ Dishwasher
∙ Dining room table, seating for 6-8
∙ Modern breakfast bar
∙ Access to deck off kitchen/dining room

Living Room
∙ Large Smart TV
∙ Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO and more
∙ Sound system
∙ Board games
∙ Fireplace - wood burning
∙ Access to wrap around deck
∙ Large glass windows with commanding lake views
∙ Large sectional sofa and two accent chairs

Primary Bedroom #1
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, bed blanket
∙ Two large closets w/hangers
∙ Dresser
∙ Mirror
∙ Bedside lamps and tables

Primary En-Suite Bathroom (Bathroom #1)
∙ Shower
∙ Bathtub
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Hair dryer
∙ Makeup washcloth

Bedroom #2
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, bed blanket
∙ Room-darkening shades
∙ Large closet w/ hangers
∙ Bedside lamp and table

Bathroom #2 (hall)
∙ Shower
∙ Bathtub
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Makeup washcloth

Bathroom #3 (Half bathroom)
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Makeup washcloth
-Built in linen closet

🏷 Bottom Floor

Living Room #2
∙ Full walk out
∙ Large Smart TV
∙ Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO and more
∙ Sound system
∙ Board games
∙ Kids toys
∙ Books
∙ Round high top table with 4 chairs
∙ View of lake frontage & recreation area
∙ Leather sofa and reclining chair

Bedroom #3
∙ Queen size and twin bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt and bed blanket
∙ Room-darkening shades
∙ Large closet w/ hangers
∙ Mirror
∙ Bedside lamp and table

Bathroom #4
∙ Shower
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Makeup washcloth

Bedroom #4
∙ Queen size and twin bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, and bed blanket
∙ Room-darkening shades
∙ Closet w/ hangers
∙ Dresser
∙ Mirror
∙ Bedside lamp and table

Laundry Room
∙ Full size washer & dryer
∙ Iron & ironing board
∙ Deep Sink

🏷 Outdoor Spaces

∙ Newly constructed, 100 ft composite dock with built-in swim ladder
∙ 115 ft shale stone beach with gradual wade in depth
∙ Ideal location for swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, fishing, snorkeling, and more
∙ Beach includes fire pit ring and chairs
∙ Upper wrap around deck with outdoor dining (seating for 12) and festive Edison lights
∙ Lower level patio with wooden picnic table (seating for 6)
∙ Additional fire pit on upper level by patio
∙ Cornhole
∙ Professional campground style charcoal grill
∙ Plenty of parking on driveway

🚘 Nearby

🏷 Restaurants

Geneva: North End of Seneca Lake
∙ F.L.X. Table (Geneva – North end of lake) Fancy, intimate, need reservation months in advance, unique open kitchen concept with upscale regional dishes and wine pairings, farm to table experience
∙ Belhurst Castle & Winery (35 min): A historic castle with a winery, spa, and fine dining, located on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva. Fancier, beautiful grounds, overlooks the lake, you can actually walk down to the Belhurst commercial dock,and if you are boating they offer free temporary slips!
∙ Kindred Fare (Geneva), Casual, one of my husband’s favorites, American fare, overall – great food, atmosphere, high-end spirits
∙ Ciccino’s Pizzeria is a great pizza spot
∙ Bagels and Cakes by Club 86 (Geneva, but away from the lake, further in town), Offering bagels, soups, burgers, and Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Middle of Seneca Lake: west side, closer to where you are staying
∙ Sapalta (Himrod/close to where you are staying) Fancy, right on the water, also a small bar inside
∙ Showboat Dockside Restaurant (Himrod/same general area as Sapalta) Casual, right on the water, there is also outside dancing on the weekends, boats pull right up, fun and laid back
∙ Ports Café (Considered Geneva, but just where Geneva city limits begin, across the street from Roy’s Marina ), can dress up or down here, close to the water, it’s right off of Rt. 14, but no views, it’s like a bistro
∙ Smokin’ Petes Barbecue (Right on Rt 14) Counter-serve joint offering BBQ, small plates, a large bourbon/beer selection, it has indoor and outdoor seating
∙ Decoy (Rock Stream, this is a bit south of you) A comfortable casual place, right off of Rt. 14, it’s not large and fills up quickly. American fare and great wines.
∙ Trail’s End Diner (Dresden) Good breakfast spot, but they also have sandwiches, soups, desserts, serve dinner, and now serve beers/wine
∙ DESSERT Spotted Duck Ice Cream (Off of State Rt 54 as you head into Penn Yan) Farm fresh small batch ice cream churned with the rich yolks of Ancona duck eggs! (Fun fact: My niece and her husband own this creamery!)

Penn Yan: technically on the northern end of Keuka Lake, but only about 4 miles from you, also considered middle of Seneca Lake area and where we grocery shop!
∙ Cams Pizzeria (Penn Yan), we enjoy their pizza, good delivery
∙ Seneca Farms (Penn Yan), fried chicken! (And Homemade Ice Cream!) You must try some before you leave!
∙ The Wagner Restaurant (Penn Yan) Good breakfast spot
∙ 18th Amendment (Penn Yan) Casual, good food and drinks, right in town
∙ Morgan’s Grocery – Small town grocery store with old fashioned butcher. We buy all our meat for grilling at this grocery. Also, hidden gem lunch counter in the back. It’s small and unassuming, but all home cooked/fresh.
∙ Parker’s Grille – Laid back watering hole serving traditional pub eats, televised sporting events.
∙ Keuka Restaurant – Relaxed family restaurant offering American fare
∙ Lake Life Brewery – All beers/seltzers made on site, selection of local wines, live music, handcrafted brick oven pizzas
∙ Outlet 111 – waterfront (on outlet trail) cocktail bar offering creative libations and charcuterie boards (and other small plates)
∙ Union Block Italian and the Landing – Atmospheric atmosphere and great Italian food!
∙ Casa Mezcal Reserva – Newer Mexican restaurant and great reviews from locals
∙ Amity Coffee (15 minutes): A cozy coffee shop offering high-quality coffee, lattes, teas, and yogurt parfaits

Watkins Glen: south end of lake
∙ Jerlandos, casual, can also dress up, Italian restaurant and pizza shop, also great if you need a meal catered!
∙ Kookalaroc’s Bar and Grill, sports pub, all open air, great for sporting events, a lot of TVs
∙ Thai Elephant, very good, eat in
∙ Lucky Star, there are several Chinese restaurants, but we like this one the best, you can eat in but it’s a little sparse
∙ Graft Wine & Cider Bar – Nicer dining offering locally sourced NY cuisine, plus a selection of wine, cider, and beer
∙ Nickel’s Pit BBQ
∙ El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
∙ Roosterfish Pub
∙ Seneca Harbor Station (on water) – Seasonal lunch and dinner, opens mid April through October
∙ Harbor Hotel has Blue Pointe Grille and Coldwater bar
∙ Captain Bill’s Dinner Boat

🏷 Breweries

West side of Seneca Lake
∙ Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Craft Brewery (​5 minutes): New York State's premier farm-to-barrel brewery
∙ Relative Risk Brewing Company (Close to Smokin’ Petes BBQ)
∙ Brewery Ardennes
∙ Abandon Brewing Co

Penn Yan
∙ Laurentide

East side of Seneca Lake
∙ Grist Iron Brewing Company - Burdett
∙ Two Goats Brewing
∙ Wagner Brewing Company

🏷 Wineries

∙ Seneca Shore Wine Cellars (​15 minutes): Known as the "Medieval Winery of the Finger Lakes," offering a selection of affordable, quality wines from their 50-acre vineyards
∙ Fox Run Vineyards (20 minutes): Offers tastings and vineyard tours with scenic lake views and a small café on-site.
∙ Anthony Road Wine Company (25 minutes): A family-owned winery offering a peaceful tasting room with sweeping views of Seneca Lake.
∙ Red Tail Ridge Winery – Great wine, environmentally friendly
∙ Miles – Historic Greek Revival, rumored to be haunted, beautiful grounds overlooking Seneca Lake.
∙ Herman J Weimer – World renowned Reisling!
∙ Billsboro Winery– Atmospheric stone wall setting
∙ Glenora Wine Cellars (27 min): A winery with sweeping lake views, offering tastings, a lovely restaurant, and an inn for extended stays.
∙ Barn Stormer
∙ Rock Stream Winery
∙ Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery (25 min): One of the most famous and historic wineries in the Finger Lakes, offering exceptional tastings and educational tours.

🏷 Other Local Attractions

∙ Finger Lakes Rail Riders (30 minutes): A fun, unique experience where you pedal custom rail bikes along old tracks while enjoying scenic countryside views.
∙ Keuka Lake Outlet Trail (15 minutes): A scenic 6.8-mile trail perfect for hiking and biking, featuring waterfalls and connecting Keuka and Seneca Lakes.
∙ Watkins Glen State Park Huge gorge you can hike through, waterfalls, on the right day you can see rainbows during your hike
∙ Glenora Falls: Travel down either South Glenora Rd or North Glenora Rd, go all the way down to the bottom, there is a white Greek Revival historic home and behind it is the most beautiful waterfall. It’s breathtaking.
∙ The Windmill Farm & Craft Market (7 min): A popular weekend destination with over 175 shops offering crafts, local produce, baked goods, wines, and handmade gifts.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised especially at the lake
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Boats must be pre approved.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Cayuga Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Torrey Ridge Winery - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fox Run Vineyards - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 46 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Sampson State Park - 51 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Italian kitchen - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Casa Mezcal Reserva - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Penn Yan Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2020 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lakefront Escape w/ Beach, Stocked Kitchen, Near Wineries & Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Prejean Winery, Torrey Ridge Winery and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail. Fox Run Vineyards and Miles Wine Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen c.

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

Girls Trip

Wonderful. Loved the house and the area. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Family week

House was perfect for our family. The hosts thought of everything, home was fully furnished and very clean. The owners were very reachable and responded immediately. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Anne Z.

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

Beautiful place!

Lovely house and great location! Lots of room for family to spread out, beautiful sunrises, awesome and quiet street to walk the dogs. Hosts were easy to communicate with and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mukul D.

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

Excellent location great space

Beautiful location on the lake, very close to all the wineries. Wonderful and very responsive host. Loads of space in the house. Great place for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Great family vacation !

We had a great time hanging out at the property and taking in the beautiful lake views. It was a perfect space for our family to rest and relax while also being close enough to wineries, restaurants, and other attractions when we wanted to explore. Would highlight recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan b.

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

Family friendly lakefront view.

Enjoy a beautiful sunrise every morning. The home is very spacious for a group or family. Make sure to bring outdoor chairs when staying. The location of the home was desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Great layout, great views, would love to stay again.

Overall we had a lovely time at this location. The great room is truly great - the open concept connecting the living room, dining table and kitchen meant our whole 10-person group was able to spread out and still be part of the conversation. Having 3 bathrooms is a nice perk as well, especially with large groups. Even with great properties, I always try to think of something that could "make it better next time" - in this case, maintaining some kitchen staples. I've learned from experience with rentals to bring certain items with you: aluminum foil, spare trash bags, etc. And for our stay, at least, this property lacked a few fundamentals such as salt, pepper, measuring items (liquid cups, spoons) and dishwasher detergent, so I'll add those to my travel list. In the grand scheme, relatively minor things to be worried about - this place is still a 5/5, and I'd be happy to visit again (perhaps in warmer weather to really enjoy the dock!).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

S. C.

Not at all what we expected

What a disappointment. I felt like we were duped by photos and descriptions. After not being able to rent a BEAUTIFUL, IMMACULATE house we previously rented on Seneca last year, we were forced to look for a different house. This one peaked our interest because of location and hot tub. Well, where should I start.. Home was extremely outdated, furniture was really worn out, beds were hard and mine squeezed every time I turned over. If you had to sleep in the basement during cool weather forget about it: the furnace was really loud and turned on and off all night long. The bathrooms were dirty, towels were Walmart quality washed 1,000 times, and they only gave you a thin sheet and thin quilt on the beds. Not one extra blanket in the whole place. There was a dirty tissue under my bed, and a few of the lamps didn't work. Oh! The best was the hot tub was not working when we arrived. The owner did get someone to come out the NEXT day, but even the repair guy said it was complete crap. He got it to heat up, but no jets. Plus it was filthy. We complained to the owner and he said we should of called him..really? Since when should you have to call AFTER you've arrived to have the house cleaned?? Last I checked everything should be cleaned before guest arrive. So long story, but NO I would not recommend this place (especially for the $$) unless you have really low expectations of what a rental property should be.

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the hosts was great. Great location. Very clean home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a beautiful home! The place was very clean and provided the perfect amount of space for my family to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 8 friends had a fantastic time. The house was perfect for us. We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen. The open concept living room/dining room enabled us to all be together in the same area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here, great location and property for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Plenty of space for my family, 6 adults and 2 small dogs. It was an exactly as described. Location was perfect for us. Host communication was great. Sunrise views are beautiful! Would book again.
  beautiful sunrise
moonlight evenings
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house for the lake life! With all the comforts of home, our group of 6 adults had plenty of room to sprawl, sleep, and swim. Plenty of outdoor space with comfortable chairs for all. Plenty of bathroom facilities and comfortable furniture inside as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an enjoyable stay. We had 8 people in our group and the house was plenty big. The house was super clean and the host checked in to make sure everything was good. If we needed anything the hosts were very quick to respond. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Ann S.

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

Cornell Graduation Week

We absolutely LOVED our stay!!! Even though we had rain 5 days out of 7 we enjoyed ourselves…The views are STUNNING We did Winery hopping and had a blast and enjoyed some of the suggested restaurants and wineries the owner recommended.Loved this house so much…the family are already asking when we can go back!!!The owners were amazing. Beautiful home and spectacular sunrises sunsets and views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik S.

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

Great location

The property is close to all major points of interest and has multiple restaurants nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Awesome view with lots of space

Great place with awesome views. Too bad it was too cold to enjoy the water activities. Plenty of room for 4 adults & 2 dogs. Quiet neighborhood near all the activities and amenities of the Seneca Wine Trail. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Girls birthday weekend

Enjoyed every moment of this house and views! Great location! Plenty of room for 9 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani K.

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

Birthday get away

Perfect place for a small group to get away for the weekend. We enjoyed the peaceful mornings on the lake and some near by wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Parkton, MD

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

beautiful lakeside home

8 adults stayed here. The kitchen had every appliance. The views are spectacular even with rain. The location was perfect to hike and visit wineries. Of the 2 rooms upstairs only 1 has the bathroom attached to it. And of the 2 rooms downstairs you have to share the bathroom also not attached to either bedroom. You do need to bring bottled water for cooking and drinking. We had 8 people but the table only had 6 chairs. Overall a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Great 4 day trip - gorgeous view

Property was clean; kitchen was very serviceable and amenities were as described. The view from the upper deck is amazing! It would be a 5-star except for 2 issues (which are important to consider): 1. The step area/concrete at top are slightly dangerous - the concrete is slanted and stairs are slanted a bit as well. As we have some elderly in the party we chose to not go down to the fire pit as a result. This is really the reason for 4-star instead of 5. With the fire pit at the bottom you have to navigate to use the fire pit. 2. The grill - it's a very sturdy charcoal grill but like you see in parks - a big square with the front completely open. As such you have tremendous heat loss. And no gas grill to compensate. If you cook in kitchen not an issue - but you need to plan your visit accordingly. We would absolutely recommend this property as long as you are OK with the above 2 issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Great vacation getaway!

This house was the perfect size for our annual family Finger Lakes vacation. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Beautiful view and relaxing stay

This is a spacious house in a great location with a beautiful view. We enjoyed the sunrise each morning and the ability to spread out throughout the house. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd Cerino

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My grandparents purchased one of the original cottages on Seneca Lake near Dresden in the 1930’s. The cottage is on Rockhaven Beach and still in its original form.

My brothers and I grew up enjoying summers on Seneca Lake. We knew all the neighbors and enjoyed boating, water skiing, swimming, skipping beach stones, catching cray fish, telling stories about the Native Americans, picking black berries, roasting marshmallows, big family gatherings, and so much more!

As we got older and started families of our own, we each decided to purchase homes on Seneca Lake to continue our long-standing family traditions for years to come. Like us, our daughters now spend their summers at Seneca lake. They were taught to swim, fish, and water ski on this lake. They learned how to run to the railroad tracks to watch trains passing, build bonfires, stargaze and all the other things we did as kids. And they’ve learned to enjoy time away from their cell phones!

While some of us have stayed in NY, some of us have moved out of state, but Seneca Lake is still our home away from home. We like knowing that other families are able to enjoy this beautiful place and make memories to last a lifetime.

In addition to our family traditions, we are avid outdoor people and love everything about what the Finger Lakes has to offer. Incredible wineries & craft breweries, endless miles of trails, dozens of waterfalls, national forests, nearby ski resorts, amazing fishing, great antiquing, quaint little villages, incredible farm-to-table cuisine, U-Pick farms, farmers markets, etc., etc., etc...

Why they chose this property

The Finger Lakes is one of the last 'undiscovered' great vacation destinations that I know of. The wineries and the outdoor activities available are without comparison on the east coast, and offer a very unique combination of things to do. We chose to purchase this particular home mainly because of the size of the lot (1/2 acre, level yard), easy access and size of the beach (115'), the views, and the layout of the house - which is VERY open due to the great room and the wall of windows facing the water. The lake feels like an extension of the house because of how the home is sited, and because of the wall of windows and the wraparound deck. We simply did not see any other home that was comparable.

What makes this property unique

The features of this house that make it unique are the combination of the open floor plan, the size of the beach, the ease of access to the water and the stunning views of the lake. Finally, this home sits in a residential neighborhood, not a rental community, so it's a rare find.

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