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Family friendly waterfront retreat

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Four season porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9128.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly waterfront retreat


About the property
Two Story 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, sleeps 9

* Charming 2-story house Right on the water with a wrap-around porch, four season room and three patios

* Quiet lakefront property on the west shore of Seneca Lake

* Perfect setting for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, boating

* Private off-street parking for 5 cars; overflow parking available

* Located near some of the regions best wineries and breweries

* Kayak or walk to the Keuka Outlet/Trail

* Close to area restaurants, shopping and ice cream stands

* No smoking, No pets

Breathtaking views of Seneca Lake from the wall of windows lining the front of this lovely home in the desirable Finger Lakes! The lakefront property features 75 feet of level frontage with a 80 ft permanent dock and boat whips (upon request). Charming kitchen and dining area and spacious living room give you plenty of room for relaxing with family or entertaining friends. Enjoy the serenity of this peaceful lake from the wraparound deck, dine in the screened in porch overlooking the lake or relax on your own personal beach! Conveniently located close to shopping, hiking, restaurants and the Seneca and Keuka Lake Wine Trails.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No bachelorette or bachelor parties.
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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
Note from host: No bachelorette or bachelor parties.
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

Dresden

Located in Dresden, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center or Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Dresden, NY

What's nearby

  • Prejean Winery - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Torrey Ridge Winery - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Fox Run Vineyards - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Keuka Lake - 9 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly waterfront retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly waterfront retreat on 31 March 2026 start from NZ$685, 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 Family friendly waterfront retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly waterfront retreat located?

This Dresden holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Seneca Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Keuka Lake Outlet Trail and Prejean Winery. Torrey Ridge Winery and Fox Run Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 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. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

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

Another great stay here!

We come here every year. It’s our happy place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting and location for our retirement girls’ weekend. Being right on the water was so tranquil & I, personally, couldn’t get enough of the view from the sunporch. The location was perfect for easily getting out to all the places we visited. The kitchen was very, well-stocked for the evenings we made dinner in. I’d definitely stay here again if visiting the Finger Lakes area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Quiet waterfront

The stay was great, the host was wonderful and the view! We enjoyed the kayaks! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake views were amazing. So were the sunrises and the harvest full moon! Enjoyed kayaking on the lake. The home was lovely, very comfortable in every way. The kitchen was fully stocked! Thank you to our host! She was the best, very helpful! Suggested places to hike, eat, grocery stores and wineries. Home was centrally located for so many activities we planned to visit. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite joint vacation of the year. We have two families stay every summer, which is quite comfortable in the three bedrooms. The house is clean, well stocked and decorated, and in the ideal location for enjoying the lake and local wineries/breweries and shops. Lori is an exceptional host! Thank you for another fantastic week- looking forward to our fifth year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Great family vacation spot

Great family vacation spot Lori so wonderful and accommodating
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us again! We hope to welcome you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori’s home was wonderful! The home provided plenty of space with fantastic views. Communicating with Lori was easy, and she was very responsive to any questions. Great location for all the excursions planned on our “girl’s trip” - hiking Watkins Glen and Taughannock Falls, Seneca Lake dinner cruise, Corning Museum of Glass, Red Tail Ridge Winery, antiquing, fishing and kayaking. Would love to come back again!
Sunset Kayaking
Sunset from the dock
Wildlife
Red Tail Ridge Winery
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren M.

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful time at Seneca Lake House. Very well appointed, lovely views, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you Loren! I just wish Mother Nature woulda cooperated a little more while you were with us! We desperately needed the rain though. Thank you for leaving our home so tidy when you left. Sincerely, Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful waterfront place to stay. In addition to the beautiful lakeside location, it feels like a home and not like one of the one of the mega-mangaged by an agency places. Great communications with owners before and during our stay. Our grandkids loved what they called the "secret beach" which is the city beach adjacent to the property - it's small but has a nice sandy place for kids to play. The one caveat is that there are pretty step stairs down to the house and in the house. But overall a great place and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a perfect location! It was great to have a lakefront view and campfire. The only issue is that if your handicap or have any knee issues there are a lot of steps to get into the property. The home decor was really nice; however, it could have been cleaned a little better. I would recommend this property to anyone just hope that Lori will look into the cleaning situation. Lori and her husband were very kind and checked in with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Good morning Dana, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Regarding the stairs, we do include multiple photos on our VRBO listing, as well as a note in the property description stating that there are stairs. That said, for those familiar with the Finger Lakes region, our setup is far less steep than many of the cliffside properties. (For context, we co-own the home with my parents, who are both in their 70s and navigate the stairs comfortably.) As for the cleaning concerns, would you be willing to share more specifics? We were surprised by your comment, as the condition of the home at your departure required our cleaners to spend the full 4 hours addressing multiple issues. Additionally, the garbage had not been properly managed, it was overflowing, filled with maggots, and never moved to the end of the driveway for pickup as requested. We take all feedback seriously and appreciate the opportunity to address concerns while also providing some context for future guests. Best regards, Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Perfect lake vacation

We loved staying at this house so much last year, we booked this trip and we already booked for next summer. It’s quiet and beautiful! Thanks for a great stay, again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Perfect place for our family

House was clean, check in and out were easy. Our toddler loved the sand pit and we loved looking for rocks and sea glass in the beach areas as well as having our morning coffee on the deck. Would definitely stay again, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review our home. I’m glad your little one enjoyed the sand box too 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Scenic, quiet retreat

We had a wonderful stay. Lori (host) was attentive, but not intrusive. The property is well maintained, clean and has gorgeous views of the lake. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you Jeff! We would love to have you back again! Dates are filling up fast for 2023 so if your schedule allows make sure you plan ahead!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Family vacation

Was very relaxing. Lori is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie d.

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

Mss

Love this property location and hosts beautiful home dock etc. we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you, Stephanie! You and your family are more than welcome back any time! Thank you for being wonderful guests. Sincerely, Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

2nd Trip

This was our 2nd year there and it was as great as last time. Have already booked for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thank you for choosing our home for your vacation and for leaving our home in great condition. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Lori
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Family Trip

We bring my sister-in-law up to the finger lakes every year for a family reunion. Love to stay at the lake house as you can get no closer to the lake. Excellent as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

A great house with everything you need. We enjoyed our stay. Lori was very helpful .

A great time was had by all. Looking forward to going back. Thank you Lori and Eric
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for booking with us again next summer! So glad you enjoyed everything!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen T.

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

Relaxing stay at the lake

We had a lovely week at the lake house. It was very clean and comfortable. There were four kayaks available for us to use and also a very nice firepit. Nice deck over the water to listen to the waves. We spent a lot of time in the sunroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Great Place

The property was even better than the pictures. Location was great, and beautiful. Would recommend for any family. It does have several steps so should be aware of that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you, Jay! So glad you booked again for next year! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Great for families

Great property Had so much fun with my family and three kids Lots of water activities and situated right next to a park so kids had fun walking over to that Nice outside seating area right near the water with a shore line so kids could walk out into water Dock had a gate to keep little children off dock, use of kayaks and paddle boat. Would recommend to any family-
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Glad your family enjoyed everything. Looking forward to welcoming you again next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Wonderful Retreat

It was hard to leave this gem of a vacation home. The sun porch was a great place to read, puzzle or eat. The kids loved the lake, the ducks and the sand box. This is a very special property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We think so too! So glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Our Yearly Lake Trip

We have been coming to this beautiful lake home for 3 years and will continue to be back. The house is well stocked and clean. It is in a perfect location for outings and walks around the town (we use the playground and tennis courts a lot). Lori is extremely easy to communicate with and ensures a seamless stay. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thank you for being such great guests! We would welcome your family anytime!!! Love the note you left in our book too ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey M.

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

Great experience!

Thank you guys for making this weekend special for our family! The house is beautiful and the hospitality you provide is amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to having you back next year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the property! The house was clean and had everything we needed to have a fun week at the lake. We spent a lot of time on the sun porch. The kayaks were so much fun. We will miss floating in the lake and sipping wine on the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lori Fischlein

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Owners: Mark & Mickey Cesar and Eric & Lori Fischlein. Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers

Why they chose this property

We fell in love when we first entered the home and looked out the window and saw the panoramic view of the lake and the clarity of the water. It’s truly our happy place.

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