Dean Lake House:\"Historic Seneca Lake Home\"

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Internet, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels
Internet, bed sheets
Internet, bed sheets

About this cottage rental

Located in Watkins Glen, this attractive cottage for $708 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Coming for the 2022 rental season - new vinyl plank flooring upstairs! Welcome to Dean Lake House! Built in 1850, this unique, historic home features large bay windows to accent the outstanding lake view and upscale, modern conveniences. Whether you are touring the wine trail or just looking for a family getaway, this place is for you! As you enter the main floor, a spiral staircase leads to the second floor and a formal dining room with a beautiful cherry dining set greets you. The kitchen is right off the dining room, providing convenience and plenty of counter space for preparing meals. A small table with seating for 4 overlooks the lake in the breakfast nook. The large living room and separate sitting area offer plenty of lounging space for guests and breathtaking views from the bay windows. The first floor bedroom off the sitting area features a queen bed, serene lake views, and attached bathroom with Jacuzzi tub/shower combo, vanity, and commode. At the top of the winding staircase is a large bedroom with king bed, lake view, and full size dressing room with his and her closets and a mirrored vanity. Across the hall is a full bathroom with shower/tub combo, commode, and vanity. An additional bedroom at the end of the hall offers a double bed, closet, and limited lake view. Between the kitchen and dining room is a staircase that leads down to the partially finished basement. Here you will find a fourth bedroom at the end of the stairs, semi private with low ceilings-a perfect space for children to play and has a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleeping. The bedroom leads into a small enclosed area with cabinets and countertops to use for buffet style meals. A half bath is located at the south end of this floor, and an access door from the enclosed porch leads directly out to the partially covered veranda overlooking the lake. The inviting veranda is perfect for outdoor entertaining. With a length of over 40 feet, there is plenty of room for everyone to gather and enjoy the view from the multiple patio sets. The lakefront expands over 350 feet, and is mostly level with a natural entry. A permanent dock is available for swimming, sunning, or fishing. Located about a mile from the picturesque town of Watkins Glen, this gem offers all the comforts of home including grocery stores, quaint shops, and award-winning restaurants. Note: A slow moving freight train passes by daily and crosses below the house. Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests. Note: Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in description. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes. * Outdoor amenities, including furniture/ watercraft/ fire pits are not available between October 15 - May 15 *

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher

Map of Watkins Glen, NY

Reviews

4.3/5.0
Excellent(27 Reviews)
5.0
Oct 2023
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5.0
Aug 2023
Great spot. Needs a few updates. Parking is an issue for this house.
5.0
Aug 2023
This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious and had a large property to be able to spread out. It’s also within walking distance to downtown/the pier. Beautiful stay!
2.0
star 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Aug 2023
Unfortunately, due to our age, we could not navigate the narrow staircase and couldn’t take advantage of the upstairs king bed. Taking luggage upstairs is challenging. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small. The house is in area close to a salt factory. Semi trucks drive past the house. Walking over the railroad tracks to get to the dock is difficult. The water next to the dock is littered with debris. The landscaping is weed invested and overgrown, and the outdoor furniture is shabby rusted.
5.0
Aug 2023
This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious and had a large property to be able to spread out. It’s also within walking distance to downtown/the pier. Beautiful stay!
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2022
The location was fantastic. Right on the water, 1/2 Mile walk to town. The kitchen was out fitted with just about everything anyone would need. The train coming by was really no big deal. Actually kind of exciting. Parking was a little different, garage was just past the house, plus you cannot park in front of the house. But other then that it was great to have a garage to park in. The bedroom upstairs with the King Bed, was really nice and comfy, the other two bedrooms not so much, a bit firmer of a matress then expected. It could use a pillow topper, could help that problem.
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2022
The house is in a great location! Since it's right on the bottom of the lake it's walkable to Watkins Glen. It had stunning views and is very quiet. The house is big enough to accommodate 10 people but there are only 3 true bedrooms and 2 pull out couches that weren't very comfortable. Luckily, my family is in the area and I was able to borrow an air mattress from them. If I was to stay here again I'd probably want a smaller group so we could all have a bedroom. Everything else was lovely.
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2022
It was a nice property right on the lake, the train did go past twice on Sat. AM. The carpet could use a good cleaning, several stains. There were no coffee filters for the coffee maker, the tea kettle had a hole in it so we tossed that out after having all of the water leak all over the stove. The garage was not apparent to us for the parking, it is to the left beyond some hedges along the road but not easy to notice unless you look for it. Also, the battery was taken out of the key code pin pad for the garage so we could not park in the garage. (We did not let the rental co. know that) The master bedroom mattress was very soft. The pillows with shams on them had no pillowcases?? The recyclables apparently were not picked up from the last rental? There was a large outside garbage can overflowing and a large box of recyclables along the front walkway. As VRBO rental owners ourselves maybe we notice more of these things? Overall a nice location, easy to walk to town, nice enough property, but for the nightly cost we felt it could use a little TLC and some updated furniture

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Watkins Glen?

The average price for a rental in Watkins Glen is $480 per night. This rental is $228 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dean Lake House:\"Historic Seneca Lake Home\". For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Dean Lake House:\"Historic Seneca Lake Home\" pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Dean Lake House:\"Historic Seneca Lake Home\"?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.

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