Seneca Wine Trail Chalet -
About this chalet rental
Nestled in Seneca Lake, this attractive chalet for $513 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Recently expanded vacation chalet & renovated kitchen in the midst of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with lake views in a wooded setting. Located in Hector, NY, just eight miles north of Watkins Glen, on the east side of Seneca Lake. This five bedroom, three bath year round home sleeps 8 - 10 and features wood floors, great room with fireplace, and 700+ sq. ft. deck with beautiful lake and sunset views. The living space, two bedrooms and two baths are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs includes a large bedroom/playroom and a sitting loft with spectacular lake views and overlooks the great room. Walkout ground floor features two bedrooms, full bath & rec room. House has central air conditioning & ceiling fans in all rooms. New walk out deck on ground floor. Beach access short walk down hill. After a day visiting the 11 wineries within a few miles, or hiking in Watkins Glen or the Finger Lakes National Forest, escape to this quiet getaway to enjoy a glass of New York wine on the deck, read a book or visit with friends. Added for 2020 a 40' x 60' blacktop play area;Basketball Volley Ball, Pickle ball & kids toys
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(135 Reviews)
5.0
House was as described by owner. Very convenient to Seneca lake wineries participating in Deck the Halls wine trail. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Owner is prompt with responses and is very accommodating. Bottle of wine as welcome gift, as well as a gallon of bottled water. This is a very nice house, with lots of room to spread out. We would definitely not hesitate to book again if we are in the area!
4.0
This home was great for a long weekend away. Five adults had plenty of space. Driveway is a tad steep but the view heading down the road to it was gorgeous.
5.0
Our group consisted of 8 friends. We were so pleased with this home as it was a quick car ride to a multitude of wineries/breweries and a distillery. It was also only a 30 minute drive over to Ithaca. The home had a beautiful view of the lake, was clean and had plenty of room to share meals but go our separate ways if individuals wanted time to themselves. The consensus of our group was that we would highly recommend this property.
4.0
Very convienent to dining and wineries. Lovely view of lake.
5.0
A great place to meet with friends. We, nine of us, spent many hours visiting, cooking and eating. A beautiful setting, comfortable and clean. Paul, the owner, quickly responded to any questions. And of course many wonderful wineries to visit.
5.0
Looked like the pics and the description. Perfect for a group right near all the wineries!!
4.0
Communication and ease of booking/checking in was excellent. Lots of space to spread out. Our group of 6 adults loved the location and beauty of the wineries and the lake. It was a 5 minute walk to the lake but we didn't spend much time there. The furnishings were adequate but dated. The kitchen was stocked with necessary tools to cook in several times. Outdoor fire pit was used and enjoyed. Overall, we loved the location and enjoyed morning walks up the hill to view the changing leaves of fall. The wineries/breweries and distilleries were all very close and hikes to see spectacular water falls were exceptional!
5.0
Eight members of our family (seven of us in our seventies plus our daughter in her late thirties) stayed for four nights and had a wonderful time. The house had plenty of sleeping room and gathering places. Our first evening we enjoyed having dinner on the deck with a view of an amazing sunset over the lake. We took advantage of this and took a great family picture (which we plan to frame) with the lake and sunset in the background. The location is ideal for exploring the area, including wineries, Watkins Glen, and Corning.
5.0
We enjoyed hiking at several locations within 15 minutes. There no less than 20 wineries and breweries within 5 miles. The house was spacious and very comfortable. Multiple decks allows for great views and privacy. The pickle ball court was a great hit. The host was very helpful and responded to all inquiries within minutes. We hope to book again next year!
4.0
The house was great and very clean with a great location. We did have water pressure issues but the owner was quick to help us out. The dock for the house was a pretty long walk which I don’t think was mentioned in the description. Despite a couple issues, I would stay here again.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hector Chalet for our yearly get together of friends who met on a Turkey trip. The property is well laid out and maintained. The kitchen was very well equipped and the home very comfortable which we loved. We enjoyed a few of the wineries, the dock and even tried out the pickle ball court. We certainly would stay again in the future.
5.0
We were a group of 6 that enjoyed staying in this home. Plenty of room for us within the home and though we did not sit outside due to a September heat wave, plenty of space on both the main floor deck and the deck that encompasses the lower level that has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom along with a second living room.
Paul was very attentive to emails and texts that were sent to him prior to our visit and while we were in the home. We had only few questions during our stay and Paul answered texts quickly.
The home has all the utensils, pots, and pans that is needed if you plan on cooking. The propane grill is large and he has a second spare tank ready in case the attached tank runs out of fuel.
There are beautiful views of the lake through the trees. The lake is one street down from the property. I will note, there is water access at the lake for renters, however, calling it a beach is a bit of a stretch. There is a very narrow strip of gravel (not a sandy beach) that you can swim out from or launch a kayak or canoe between 2 wooden docks.
Most importantly, this property is perfectly situated as a short 10 minute drive to downtown Watkins Glen and right on the wine trail with plenty of wineries between WG and this home.
Would we rent this home on a subsequent visit? Most definitely!
4.0
It was very clean! Well stocked kitchen! The response to a shortage of wash clothes was immediately addressed and appreciated. Parking was a bit of an issue for our 5 vehicles. A few things are showing their age, like the towels and wash clothes and the bar stools. We had 10 in our party and there was plenty of room!
4.0
This property was ideally located close to vineyards, wineries and lake Seneca. We really enjoyed the lake access as a family. The kids enjoyed the pickleball and basketball rec area. It was a great place to stay with two families. The rental process was easy and very clean. The only downside, was that the furniture and decor was a bit dated.
5.0
Beautiful setting, surrounded by trees. Place was clean and spacious. Plenty of room for your guests and family. Only problem was getting back and forth to Lake, which Wasn't my priority. Defintly would recommend!
4.0
A nice home, but a little far from lake for older people
5.0
This home is beautiful and the lake is lovely. There are many bathrooms and bedrooms! I would highly recommend!!!
5.0
Very private location but close to everything. Pickleball court on the property is added bonus.
5.0
We had a great stay! House was clean and well stocked with plenty of room for everyone. Great outdoor space. Would stay here again!
5.0
Seneca Wine Trail Chalet was a great place for our group of seven, older adults. The location was a perfect base for our daily trips out to sight see and sample the local wines. We were very comfortable and the unit was super clean and well stocked. We were fortunate and had perfect weather for our vacation. Many of our group tried out the pickle ball court that is right out the back door. Excellent deck space with a small gazebo and gas bbq grill.
We recommend this unit and we would come back again.
5.0
This was a wonderful location for a family gathering and was centrally located for hiking in fingerlake parks. Lots of eating and sleeping room. Kitchen was extremely well stocked with cooking and dishwear for feeding the family. Lots of sitting areas on the patios with view of Lake. The basketball /pickle ball court were also a hit.
5.0
Very nice place. Not as close to the water as we originally thought.
5.0
Our group of 8 college roommates from 50 years ago enjoyed the scenery, cleanliness and added bonuses( paper , cleaning and cooking. products) to make this a very happy reunion.
5.0
Great place for a group to relax and have fun. Plenty of beds and very close to several spectacular wineries.
5.0
We had an outstanding experience with our rental. The house was awesome, fully stocked, easy to get to and had plenty of room for all six of us. The owner was friendly and extremely helpful. Very detailed instructions were provided for everything. The location was perfect for our winery tastings and outdoor hiking. Highly recommended for totally excellent accomodations!
5.0
We rent this house yearly. It is perfect in every way! Great location and very comfortable and roomy.
5.0
We stayed here for the Deck the halls wine event. We had a great time and really enjoyed staying here. Would definitely stay here again if we go again.
5.0
Fantastic property. Very well suited for a large group of friends. Beautifully situated amongst wineries and breweries. This was our first stay in this region and definitely not our last.
5.0
The house held all 7 of us easily. The top floor room has 5 beds plus 3 other bedrooms. One thing that would have been great would be if there was a bathroom on the floor with the 5 beds. The view of the lake is beautiful
5.0
This house was a perfect home base for our family Finger Lakes vacation. Plenty of room (and bathrooms!), the BEST stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a rental like this. a great location, and a pickleball court! We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had a great time
5.0
Our second year to experience leaf
peeping from this lovely house. Delightful to relax on the huge deck and enjoy the scenery. House very well equipped and clean.
5.0
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect with adequate room for all in our group. The view of the lake was beautiful. Would love to rent this house again.
4.0
My friends and I and a few moms visited the Seneca Wine Trail for a long weekend. Paul was easy to get ahold of and was very accommodating when we requested an early check-in! The house had plenty of space for 10 of us and was well stocked however we were not impressed with the cleanliness. We did have to wash all of the dishes and silverware before using them (which was not a big deal since there was a dishwasher). We initially booked the chalet due to the number of beds, but in the end many people ended up sharing beds or sleeping on couches because some mattresses were very uncomfortable or creeky. Overall our stay was very pleasant and the decks overlooking the water were beautiful. We were able to have a nice night gathered around the fire and making s’mores. Although the parking situation appears intimidating from other reviews and the description, we had no problems with 4 vehicles!
5.0
The property was exactly as described. Plenty of room for a large group. Very clean. Well stocked. The view was amazing. Close to wineries. We would definitely stay there again.
4.0
We were visiting FLX for a wedding at Wagner Vineyards and the location of this home was perfect. There was plenty of space for us to spread out and lots of outside and inside seating for meals and hanging out. Beautiful view of the lake, although from the listing photos it seemed closer.
The only minor drawback was the sound of the air gums in the vineyards but we got used to it pretty easily. All in all, a comfortable, spacious, fun place to stay! Great communication from the hosts also.
5.0
This location was perfect for our family vacation. The host communication was just what you would hope for…….sensational!
5.0
Property is very centrally located for alot of great wineries.
Driveway is very steep, unfortunately we had someone with a knee and ankle replacement 😕 walking property was impossible.
Overall it was a great weekend!
5.0
house fit a good amount of people spaciously. breweries and wineries are right outside of the house...less than 2 minutes both ways. would recommend and head back to the Chalet.
5.0
First time in the Finger Lakes region. (Also first time VRBO'r)
Loved the house and location. Short stay to check things out and will be back!
Thanks Paul!
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $481 per night. This rental is $32 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seneca Wine Trail Chalet -. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Seneca Wine Trail Chalet - pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seneca Wine Trail Chalet -?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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