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Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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lakeside
100 ft dock & boat hoists max(4000 lb & 6000 lb)
Patio Area
lakeside
Lakeside upstairs bedroom with balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake

Nestled on a secluded drive in the heart of the Seneca Lake wine trail is our lake home we call Herbst's Hideaway. Relax in this air conditioned 2300 sq ft home which is literally 10 ft from incredible level lakeshore. The panoramic view is breathtaking. We also have a 100 ft dock leading to a large platform that will allow you to soak up the sun, swim and relax to your heart's content. Use the paddleboat, 2 tandem kayaks, 1 single kayak or 1 kids kayak to row to the swim raft. Enjoy the four private king size bedrooms (two with bathrooms) and keep the kids together on the 2 sets of bunkbeds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 36 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 50 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Sampson State Park - 50 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Italian kitchen - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pat’s Pizzeria - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪New Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Herbst's Hideaway on Seneca Lake located?

This family-friendly Penn Yan holiday home is located on the waterfront, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Prejean Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Torrey Ridge Winery and Miles Wine Cellars. Keuka Lake Outlet Trail and Oliver House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 161 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beautiful and just as described. My wife and her friends had an amazing time and loved the proximity of the house to the wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Family Weekend Getaway

Great location with all the amenities needed to have a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visit the FLX quite often and this property was the best we ever rented for 4 couples. We loved how spacious the house was and every imaginable amenity for an ultra comfortable stay was at our fingertips. Matt was super easy to communicate with and eager to make our stay enjoyable. We normally prefer to stay on the east side of Seneca, but this home will definitely bring us back to the Penn Yan area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praveen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Fantastic stayEverything amazingHost is very responsive No complain at all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the last few summers we’ve really enjoyed staying at Herbst Hideaway. The location can’t be beat; it’s right on beautiful Seneca Lake where we can watch the sunrise each morning. The house is open and airy as well as fully equipped with everything we need. Matt is always available via phone if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great home on Seneca Lake

This was our fourth time staying at Herbst Hideaway and I'm sure we'll be back again. The house never disappoints! Communication with owner is easy and prompt. This is one of my all-time favorite VRBO homes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Beautiful Seneca Lake House

Relaxing and comfortable. Close to wineries. Perfect for living the lake life!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great hideaway

This house was wonderful. It was quiet with a wonderful view of the lake. It was central to many activities and we had a great time. It rained one day and we stayed in and played games and listen to music. What a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Rockland County, New York

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

Another Fantastic Stay!

Another amazing stay at Herbst Hideaway! My family, friends and I enjoyed the beautiful sunrises, hanging out on the dock, kayaking and the close proximity to the wineries and breweries. The house itself was so clean and comfortable. Matt the owner responded so quickly if we had any questions. Overall, we had a super time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P.

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

Great place for a fun weekend!

We stayed here with 8 people as part of our Seneca 7 relay team. The location was middle of the lake which made it easy to get places. It is near one of our favorites, Climbing Bines! Matt (the host) was very nice, communicative, and the house was really nice, with beautiful views. The sounds system was amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Finger Lakes vacation

I was impressed with our stay at Herbst’s Hidaway. The house was spacious and clean. The kitchen was full loaded with all that you would need. We enjoyed sitting out on the dock to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Plenty of chairs inside and out. I would recommend this house to anyone and book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Exceptional Stay: A Perfect Blend of Comfort, Convenience, and Surprises

Had a fantastic week. The house was excellent. Super clean and fully stocked with all amenities. The integrated sound system was a huge hit - and completely unexpected. Location mid-lake was ideal to explore breweries and wineries north and south. How cool are the Adirondack chairs on the dock with the wine glass holders!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Resa H.

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

Beautiful house and location!

House was absolutely beautiful and fit our family perfectly! The house is fully stocked with everything and more! We have rented a lot of houses over the years and this house had more than any other house ever had! Owner was great to work with and extremely helpful! So nice to have someone review everything with us when we arrived! Will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S., Pittsburgh, PA

Family Vacation

Our family of 13 just spent a wonderful week at your lovely lake house on Seneca Lake. We had a great time! The kids loved the paddle boat. We enjoyed the large kitchen, beautiful bathrooms and lovely deck. We enjoyed smores around the fire pit and visited many local attractions, including Watkins Glen, Wineries, Amish Store, pick your own strawberries, The Windmill and various farmers markets. We made many family memories - thanks for letting us use your lovely lake house!!

10/10 Excellent

Keri A.

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

Wonderful!

The house is just as described and more. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat. The dock is lovely in the morning with coffee. Communication with the owner was fabulous. We also had a great time exploring the area - including the Keuka Outlet Trail, Watkins Glen, the Corning Glass Museum, Skaneateles, even did a day trip to Niagara, and several wineries and breweries. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a place that you can just bring your food and your clothes and enjoy everything. This is the place for you. This host has everything you need in the home from the kitchen to the bathrooms to the outside activities. They have made it so easy to just walk in the door and relax I know we’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was beautiful! It was stocked with just about everything you could possibly need. The owners go above and beyond in providing necessities and making this place comfortable. The peacefulness outside is amazing. It is so quiet and serene while still being close to many activities. The owners were extremely friendly and answered all my questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kitchen was so well equipped. Host was so helpful. beautiful view and memories made on lovely dock with great chairs. Comfortable beds plenty of towels in bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at Herbst Hideaway several times and it never disappoints. Great location on Seneca Lake. We will most certainly return for another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our group’s 5th year at Herbst Hideaway! The location is fantastic for wining, dining, relaxing and just hanging out. Matt is super responsive and the house has everything we need. We already booked 2026!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice and fully supplied with everything a renter can imagine. Tons of water equipment for the lake including shoes to protect every one from zebra muscle shells.Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE THE LAKE LIFE!This was our 2nd year staying at Matt & Julia’s home and our family had a fantastic week! Besides the fabulous view of the lake, the home is extremely clean and well equipped both inside and out. There were plenty of kayaks for adults and even some for the children. Their comfortable home accommodated our family of 6 adults and 4 granddaughters perfectly with plenty of sleeping options and lots of space to hang out together. This is also by far the cleanest rental we have ever stayed at. We've already booked for next year's family memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graceann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic place to stay! They had every amenity we may need, some thoughtful touches, and it was a gorgeous home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Z.

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

Great house in great location

This was the 4th or 5th time we have stayed at this house and we love it! The location is great and the house is always clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Matthew & Julia Herbst

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