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Near Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Himrod, NY
Shaw Vineyard
Place, Shaw Vineyard
15 min walk
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Place, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
16 min walk
Watkins Glen State Park
Place, Watkins Glen State Park
27 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
77 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger
Boondock Retreat is a restored farmhouse on the west side of Seneca Lake. Located just a stones throw from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and about 15 minutes from Watkins Glen, this cozy home has great proximity to the Seneca Lake wineries and towns.
*Pet friendly *EV charger *Close to Seneca Lake wine trail *Views of Seneca Lake *Outdoor patio and firepit
Boondock has a large open Living room and Dining room area with patio doors to the deck and views of Seneca Lake. The Living Room has a big sectional sofa, smart tv, and a great little nook with games, puzzles, and a table to sit at to do both of these activities, and the dining room comfortably seats 8.
The kitchen has stainless appliances, an eat-in Kitchen island area, as well as a coffee bar area. The large windows in front of the sink face toward the lake, making dishes a pleasure rather than a chore!
The Primary bedroom is on the main floor with a King bed and attached full bath with walk-in shower. Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms, each with a Queen bed, and another full bath with a tub/shower. There is a small living space on the landing upstairs with a couch and tv.
The house has a large deck on the back, facing towards the lake. **Note: this home is quite close to the lake, but does not have access to the lake. There is a grill just off of the deck and a patio in the yard with a firepit along with outdoor patio furniture. This home has a large yard with a fence running around much of the property. We hope you'll enjoy your stay here in this country home, and let the surrounding nature at Boondock Retreat speak to your soul.
*Air conditioning is provided via wall units on the main floor and in the bedrooms *A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest.
**We ask that the primary renter be 25 years of age or older. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with this request **No parties allowed at any time. **Smoking prohibited **Guest must comply with maximum occupancy at all times. No Exceptions. Only 8 guests allowed at any time. **Parking for 4 vehicles. **We do allow one dog during a guest stay, must be less than 50# and well trained. Dog cannot be left unattended at any time and must stay off all furniture and linens. **Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 4040458vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Himrod
Located in Himrod, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Scale House Brewery and Two Goats Brewing. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Watkins Glen International - 36 min drive - 41.0 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Johnny's Kitchen - 46 min drive
Dandy Mini Mart 13 - 12 min drive
Scale House Brewery - 35 min drive
Toni's Diner - 34 min drive
Off Leash Brewing - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$623, 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 Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Boondock Retreat, pet friendly 4 bedroom home with EV charger located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seneca Lake and Shaw Vineyard. Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
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Our stay at The Boondocks was nothing short than fabulous! The home was exactly as pictured and more. The little touches such as both Keurig and drip coffee makers, tupperwear, amount of utensils, key stand at door, hangers and coat rack in each bedroom, to the impeccable cleanliness of the home made our stay fantastic. Jolenes home had plenty of room for all of us and the views were amazing. Unfortunately it rained the entire time but the amount of games to play was like no other so were had plenty to keep busy and had a blast! Will definitely be back soon. What a gem of a place! Thank you for having us.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2026
Thank you for staying! We are glad to hear that you had plenty to occupy yourselves with in spite of the rainy weekend!
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire house. We enjoyed the back deck and fire out. There was plenty of room for the 7 adults and a 3 year old. We would definitely stay here again.
Lovely home to gather multi generational family- to regroup and rekindle ties. Convenient location for exploring the Finger Lakes or to sit back and relax.
Enjoyed our stay at house in Himrod. House was great with awesome views of the lake. Great location with easy access to wineries and restaurants. Would definitely recommend
What an amazing house!!! So perfect for our girls long weekend!!! So clean perfect location! The kitchen has everything we needed! We had a chef come and cook us dinner and he even said how well stocked it was! Close to wineries which is why we were there! I definitely will stay here every time we are in the finger lakes!!!!
We enjoyed our stay at the Boondock Retreat. Excellent location and prompt response when we contacted the property manager. Plenty of room for 6 ladies. impeccably clean home with everything we needed.
The stay was fine. We had an issue with Wifi codes. The instructions emailed to us stated a different code than the info binder in the house and was different than the small plaque in the kitchen. The one in the kitchen was correct. Those others need to be updated so it's not so confusing.The remote for the LR TV would not page to the right so it was difficult to get anywhere since all stations/icons were on to the right. We changed the batteries in the remote and somehow was able to - only by luck - able to move the cursor to the right; but not all the time. Very frustrating. Remote should be replaced. Beds were comfortable and plenty of towels were available. Property was nice with big yard. We enjoyed our visit to Seneca Lake