See all properties
Entire home

Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants

Holiday home with kitchen, near Watkins Glen State Park

Photo gallery for Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants

Exterior
Living Room
Living Room
Living area
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6135.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View map
Watkins Glen, NY
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants

A vacation home just on the edge of the town of Watkins Glen. Relax on the front porch and enjoy the views of Seneca Lake and the harbor. The home has 3 bedrooms with beds for 6 persons and 1 full bath. The first floor has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and one with a double sized bed. The second floor has 2 separate areas, one with a queen sized bed and one with a double sized bed. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans, range and oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, and toaster. If you prefer to eat out it is a short walk to town to restaurants and bars. There is a flat screen TV, DVD player, and wireless WIFI.

Highlights of the area include the many wineries around Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen International race track, and many festivals and events that take place throughout the year.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Finger Lakes!
Charming home with stunning lake views!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (250 reviews)
Charming home with stunning lake views!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The homeowners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises.
The homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest.
While linens and bath towels are included in the house rental but we do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the house.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen is home to this holiday home. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
View more Holiday homes in Watkins GlenOpens in a new window
Map
Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Tasting Room - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 9 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seneca Harbor Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art & Nancy's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Front porch views of Seneca Lake and harbor, walking distance to restaurants located?

Situated in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen State Park. Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Clean, well equipped, and fast internet. Conveniently located just north of downtown, and less than 10 minutes from Watkins Glen International.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a win! Comfortable, clean and at a great location to a variety wineries, shopping and restaurants. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family. The front porch view of the lake was great. We could walk to all the stores and restaurants and of course the harbor. And only a short drive to the wineries. Our second time in Watkins Glen for the Grand Prix festival and it was so fun! We would definitely stay at this house again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and my kids are already asking to go back. We loved walking down to the harbor and seeing boats from the front porch. A big memory was watching the 4th of July Fireworks from the backyard! Very cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

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

Family trip

We had a great trip! The house was perfect for our family of six. Perfect place for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Vacation

We had an awesome time at the house. Great view. Perfect walk to the town. We visited the state parks and rented a boat. Overall perfect trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

What a Location

This is our second stay at this location. What a perfect location. Watkins Glen’s downtown is a walk away. Watkin’s Glen State park is blocks away, with its beautiful gorge trail and 19 waterfalls. Wineries are a short drive away around several Finger Lakes, especially Seneca. The house provides every essential. We’d definitely stay again as the area offers so much to see, with its many parks and waterfalls. We really enjoyed the Cardboard boat Regatta in Watkins Glen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Relaxing and Refreshing

Our girls trip could not have been more wonderful. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. We were able to walk into town to eat and shop. Thank you Dawn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

C S.

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

Loving it..

Cute,cute,cute
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel K.

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

Watkins Glen

If you’re looking for a cute little house with all the amenities and in close distance from town, this rental is for you. Dawn was responsive and thorough with all the necessities. My family and I had such a sweet and relaxing trip in Watkins Glen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita P., Wooster ohio

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

Nice

Very nice. Near to downtown town and the falls
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Great stay

The location of the house is perfect for walking to shops, restaurants and the marina. It was plenty of space for our family of five and well stocked in the kitchen and bathroom. Cleanliness was on point and Dawn was great in terms of communication. We had a great stay!!! Our only complaint was the amount of loud semi trucks on the road out front.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan H.

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

A little piece and tranquility

Dawn is a great host. Her home is immaculate and comes with everything you need to feel at home. Nice quite neighborhood with wonderful view of the lake. We stayed for Nascar at the Glen and couldn't of made a better choice. Looking forward to a return stay someday! - Hurleys
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alex D.

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

Sept 21

Stay was great. Could use a few more plates. The couch along was low and offered little support. Appreciated supplies for grill. Hot water supply for shower was great! Location was great. Curly’s Family Restaurant was a good spot for breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Great time had by all

The owner was always quick to reply. Nice home. Lots of little thoughtful conveniences all throughout the house and everything we needed. Great location close to town. Only down sides were only one bathroom with 6 adults and the upstairs bedrooms are not private. They also are tough for anyone tall as he hit his head on the slanted ceilings all the time. Totally recommend this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

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

Close to town.

House was clean and seemed to have everything we needed for a Weekend getaway. The only think that made us uneasy was the security of the house. Locks on doors just didn’t seem to be enough. Some of the deadbolts didn’t seem to work. One outside door did not even have one.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 3 night girl’s weekend! The location was perfect for the Gorge Hike, winery tour, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location for a stay in Watkins Glen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location so close to all that Watkins Glen has to offer. Sitting on the porch was a highlight- but it can be noisy with the busy road in front. The home had everything we needed. It is like going to your grandma’s house- comfortable but a bit old fashioned.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location! Comfy, charming house.

Nice place, lots of original charm. Beds were comfortable, it had everything we needed. Upstairs was very dark and isolated from the rest of the house. Parking was tricky, had to make an awkward u-turn to park out front, but we got the hang of it. Location was great! Could walk to town and wineries close by. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space within walking distance to downtown! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Lovely Vacation Home

Our stay was fantastic and Dawn was a fabulous host. She thought of so many little details: cushions for the dining room chairs, throw blankets in the living room, different colored towels for each bedroom. It elevated it from a vacation experience to a home away from home. The view of Seneca Lake from the house was gorgeous and the location. Just out of town was perfect. We didn’t have to go farther than 10 minutes for the race track, state park, food or shopping. We would absolutely stay here again if we come back to the Watkins Glen area!
View from the front yard of the home
Seneca Lake harbor
Downtown Watkins Glen
Seneca Lake marina
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to all the shopping, restaurants and boat tours/harbor area of Watkins Glen.One great note: there is W/D in the house which is great but we had not seen that detail ahead of time. So it was a surprise bonus!Minor glitch was that we could not get the Roku stick to work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great couple of days. The house is well equipped with everything you need and 100% as described. Beautiful view in Seneca Lake and just a view steps from the harbour and a choice Communication with Dawn was very good at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Sevilla

Host profile image
When I was growing up my parents took us to Watkins Glen and we hiked through the gorge. I really enjoyed the waterfalls. Many years later my husband and I came back to celebrate a wedding anniversary. We walked through the gorge and it was as beautiful as I remembered it. After the gorge we stopped at Lakewood Vineyards and had our first ever wine tasting. That was about 15 years ago and we have been coming back ever since. We are always finding something new to do in the area. There are so many festivals and events that there are some we are still trying to find the time to attend.

Why they chose this property

What we enjoy about the property we have is the location. We are not in the center of town but rather just on the edge of town. We have a lake and harbor view, and are close enough to town to walk to restaurants and town events.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback