Lakeside Home w\/ Sunset View, 4 Kayaks & Peddle Boat
About this house rental
Nestled in Seneca Lake, this lovely house for $595 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Our home is right in the heart of wine country and overlooks the lake from the east side, so the views are amazing and the sunsets are often filled with spectacular colors. Set among summer cottages and homes in a rustic/country-style neighborhood, our property has 70 feet of spacious lake frontage and a 10 foot wide dock. Depending on the weather and day of the week, the atmosphere on this uncongested lake ranges from calm and peaceful to joyful and fun. Our home is fully furnished and features an Arts & Crafts-style living room. The master bedroom, living room, and especially the dining room (with its eight windows) have broad views of the lake/sunsets. The community areas are large too (living room: 17' x 22', kitchen and dining room: 22' x 22'). Up to six people can sleep comfortably in the three bedrooms with two queen and two twin beds. The kitchen is fully stocked and the house has air conditioning. There is enough parking for two or three vehicles. Further Description: Just outside the house is an intimate yard with a gas grill and a patio set that has cushioned seats and an umbrella. On the lakefront, there's a bonfire ring and a picnic table with an umbrella. You can borrow the owner's 4 kayaks, peddle boat, and row boat, as well as use the camp chairs that are kept in the boat shed. There's something for everyone, including swimming, boating, kayaking, long walks along a dirt road through vineyards, fishing, and romantic evenings watching the sunset and drinking local wine. Amenities: - full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, cookware, and eating utensils - satellite TV and DVD player in living room - satellite TV in master bedroom - high speed, wireless internet - air conditioning - clean linens provided - clothes washer and dryer - 70 feet of lake frontage - 10 foot wide dock - 2 kayaks, 1 peddle boat, 1 row boat - area on lakefront for launching small boats (up to 14 feet long) - clear, broad views of the lake/sunsets from the yard and from many rooms of the house - parking for two or three vehicles - three bedrooms with two queen and two twin beds - in the yard is a gas grill and patio set with cushioned seats and an umbrella - on the lake frontage, there's a bonfire ring and a picnic table with an umbrella. You can borrow the owner's two kayaks, peddle boat, and rowboat, and use the life preservers and extra chairs that are kept in the boat shed - access to the lake frontage from the yard is by way of a sturdy staircase or by a short road that goes around the neighborhood (about 1/4 mile to our frontage). The staircase has about 75 steps. The run for the steps is 11 inches, which is nice, and there are three decks with benches, in case anyone needs to rest or wants to see the view. It's also very handy to be able to drive down if you're carrying coolers, towels, etc., or are taking some small kids down all at once. The road is for limited use, especially on crowded weekends, but it is there when needed. Other Attractions and Activities: - antiquing - boating - cycling - fishing - hiking - hunting - mountain biking - restaurants - sailing - shopping - swimming - water skiing The surrounding area is incredibly dense with wineries overlooking the lake. You can have a great time touring the area and tasting wines. THERE ARE 10 WINERIES AND A BREWERY WITHIN A 10 MINUTE DRIVE, AND ONE WINERY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. The property is 15 minutes from Watkins Glen, home of the Watkins Glen International Race Track, Watkins Glen Gorge, and Glen Harbor Marina. It's also surrounded by the Finger Lakes National Forest, with many nice hiking trails. You-pick fruit orchards and honor-system fruit and vegetable stands are available frequently during the summer and fall. Skyland Farm, a fine-craft gallery with items from over 300 artists and a feeding farm, is a must-see. The cuisine in the area is delicious with dining atmospheres ranging from casual to elegant. Two miles across the lake, the Rainbow Cove Restaurant has slips for boats. Here are some of the local events. - Finger Lakes Wine Festival, July - Nascar races at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, Watkins Glen, NY - Lodi Bluegrass Festival, October, Lodi, NY For those willing to drive a little farther, other attractions include the Museum of the Earth, which is 35 minutes away, and Ithaca, NY (a 50 minute drive), with many musical venues and a wide variety of international cuisine. The Corning Museum of Glass as well as the Rockwell Museum are also 50 minutes away in Corning, NY. Some of the festivals and events held in the area include the following. - Blue Heron Music Festival, July, Findley Lake, NY - Grassroots Music Festival, July, Trumansburg, NY - Sterling Renaissance Festival, part of July and August, Sterling, NY - Festival of the Arts, July, Corning, NY - Grape Festival, September, Naples, NY - Cohocton Fall Festival, October, Cohocton, NY - Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show, October, Schodack, NY The Museum of the Earth is 35 minutes away, and Ithaca, NY, which also has many musical venues and a wide variety of international cuisine, is 50 minutes. The Corning Museum of Glass as well as the Rockwell Museum are also 50 minutes away in Corning, NY
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Seneca Lake, NY
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(72 Reviews)
5.0
Great cottage (house) and great location
4.0
Beautiful property with everything you possibly need in the house. Very comfy beds and beautiful fire pit. We did find 3 dirty pans stuck in the cabinets but owner may have been unaware
8.0
Beautiful property with everything you possibly need in the house. Very comfy beds and beautiful fire pit. We did find 3 dirty pans stuck in the cabinets but owner may have been unaware
5.0
Cottage was exactly as described on VRBO. Had everything we needed for our week. Loved being able to sit and watch the sunsets, kayaking the beautiful lake and many great locations to hike. We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful water falls. Finger Lakes is a beautiful area to visit. Looking forward to another visit soon.
10.0
Cottage was exactly as described on VRBO. Had everything we needed for our week. Loved being able to sit and watch the sunsets, kayaking the beautiful lake and many great locations to hike. We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful water falls. Finger Lakes is a beautiful area to visit. Looking forward to another visit soon.
5.0
Enjoyed our stay at this lakeside retreat. The cottage is conveniently located near wineries, Mary is an attentive host who aims to accommodate her guests.
10.0
Enjoyed our stay at this lakeside retreat. The cottage is conveniently located near wineries, Mary is an attentive host who aims to accommodate her guests.
5.0
We had lots of fun doing water sports on the lake and wine tasting in the region. Excellent location for a family/friends vacation!
5.0
This place is truly a hidden gem and I feel so incredibly lucky to have stayed here. Mary made the check-in process so easy and clear and provided instructions to the house as it is down a quiet stone road. Tip: factor in 5-8 minutes to turn off the main road to the road that the house is on as the speed limit will add some time to your route. The ride is a beautiful view of vineyards and quaint cottages. The house has everything we needed to have a lovely outside dinner (thank you for letting us use the Weber!). We sat by the fire one night and enjoyed the absolute peacefulness of this place. We took our morning coffee down the steps to the dock and took in the lake and then spent the rest of the afternoon kayaking, swimming, lounging, and creating life-long memories. We went to the Stonecat Cafe for dinner one night and it was so fabulous. One of my friends is a vegan, however us other 4 are not; regardless the food was awesome and we all enjoyed. Great vibes, as well. Perfect recommendation from the pre-check in book! This spot is about a 20 minute drive to Watkin's Glen, which we explored one morning - also a beautiful drive. Mary - thank you for providing your place to gather, laugh, relax, and connect with friends. We will never forget our stay!
5.0
Mike and Mary are amazing hosts and graciously share this beautiful lake property and welcome your dog too! Very clear directions and check-in process. Kitchen is well stocked and there is a large table to seat many guests. The house is beautiful, clean and well maintained. The dock and lake frontage are your own piece of paradise for a week - amazing! We also have access to their kayaks. Fishing is fun too! The yard is fenced in so your dog can be off leash w/o worry. Our family has been coming here for 3 years and love this location. Parking is easy and right next to the house. Direct access to the lake by the stairs. If you have anyone with mobility issues, there is an access road you can drive down to drop people off. This is such a great location, close to wineries, convenience stores but also away from everything if you just want to be at the lake all week. Mike and Mary are easy to contact if you have any questions. Truly a beautiful property and location. Thank you for all of our Summer memories on Seneca Lake!
10.0
This place is truly a hidden gem and I feel so incredibly lucky to have stayed here. Mary made the check-in process so easy and clear and provided instructions to the house as it is down a quiet stone road. Tip: factor in 5-8 minutes to turn off the main road to the road that the house is on as the speed limit will add some time to your route. The ride is a beautiful view of vineyards and quaint cottages. The house has everything we needed to have a lovely outside dinner (thank you for letting us use the Weber!). We sat by the fire one night and enjoyed the absolute peacefulness of this place. We took our morning coffee down the steps to the dock and took in the lake and then spent the rest of the afternoon kayaking, swimming, lounging, and creating life-long memories. We went to the Stonecat Cafe for dinner one night and it was so fabulous. One of my friends is a vegan, however us other 4 are not; regardless the food was awesome and we all enjoyed. Great vibes, as well. Perfect recommendation from the pre-check in book! This spot is about a 20 minute drive to Watkin's Glen, which we explored one morning - also a beautiful drive. Mary - thank you for providing your place to gather, laugh, relax, and connect with friends. We will never forget our stay!
10.0
We had lots of fun doing water sports on the lake and wine tasting in the region. Excellent location for a family/friends vacation!
5.0
Really nice location.. well maintained. Private, but not secluded. Clear directions, defined rules, no guessing. It was exactly as advertised and consistent with ratings and reviews that we researched in advance of our stay! Great experience and wonderful memories!
10.0
Really nice location.. well maintained. Private, but not secluded. Clear directions, defined rules, no guessing. It was exactly as advertised and consistent with ratings and reviews that we researched in advance of our stay! Great experience and wonderful memories!
5.0
We had a great time at Seneca Lake! Thank you!
4.0
This cottage was very beautiful, very beautifully decorated large spacious however, it did not have a covered porch or deck, and the lake access was down a very long set of steps.
5.0
We had a great time in this beautiful home. Great views, plenty of room for our family. Enjoyed the kayaks and pedal boat!
4.0
Our family enjoyed relaxing here by the lake and hiking to nearby waterfalls. The kitchen was well equipped for making meals and it was fun using the kayaks and pedal boat.
5.0
Clean well appointed house with perfect lakeside location. Would stay again !
5.0
This is my third time staying at the Callahan's - first time in the main house though. The house was clean, kitchen well appointed, but the main selling point of this property is the outdoor space, and perfect location. And the beds were extremely comfortable! Likely not my last time here :-)
5.0
We had such a great time at this Vrbo - the check-in and out was so easy, and the house itself was in an amazing location with access directly to the lake.
10.0
We had such a great time at this Vrbo - the check-in and out was so easy, and the house itself was in an amazing location with access directly to the lake.
5.0
It has been a pleasure working with Mary & Mike, my hosts, throughout this entire experience. The cottage was absolutely spotless.... everything you need (utensil wise) to make a meal was provided. Two refrigerators in the kitchen, made it easy to juggle cold beverages and food.
The weather was a challenge, but we had a modern fireplace to ward off the rain dampness.
Beds were perfect.
I'm looking forward to returning next year.
10.0
It has been a pleasure working with Mary & Mike, my hosts, throughout this entire experience. The cottage was absolutely spotless.... everything you need (utensil wise) to make a meal was provided. Two refrigerators in the kitchen, made it easy to juggle cold beverages and food.
The weather was a challenge, but we had a modern fireplace to ward off the rain dampness.
Beds were perfect.
I'm looking forward to returning next year.
5.0
Our family of five stayed in this wonderful lake home on our visit to Watkins Glen, about 20 minutes away, and Seneca Falls, 25 minutes away. If you are interested in a wine tasting tour, you are quite literally nestled just past a wine grove and within a few-minute drive to many wineries.
But for us, the best part was the magnificent views of Seneca Lake. We enjoyed sunsets on the patio, and even better, we walked down the stairs to the dock and enjoyed morning coffee in absolute peace and quiet.
We enjoyed access to kayaks and took them on a lovely paddle south and were appreciative of the access to all of the supplies we needed.
The house itself is stocked with Stickley/ Mission style furniture, very cozy for the few moments we spent indoors, and has a huge kitchen table where we enjoyed an evening game night after the sun had set. The kitchen has all of the supplies necessary including a vast array of OXO brand utensils--we have the owner to thank for the design of those patented grips. Great engineering/ art design lesson throughout the house.
Our kids enjoyed the piano and rekindled their piano skills. And, we especially loved the large outdoor patio with grill and fire pit which had a perfect view of the lake and the sunsets.
Be warned, though: To get from the house at the top of the cliff to the lovely dock requires a descent of a set of stairs built along the cliff--not for the faint of heart.
Highly recommended.
5.0
This location worked out very well for our family. The lake is clear and refreshing and the house was well equipped with things to do. The kitchen, especially, was complete with whatever tool you needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Our family of five stayed in this wonderful lake home on our visit to Watkins Glen, about 20 minutes away, and Seneca Falls, 25 minutes away. If you are interested in a wine tasting tour, you are quite literally nestled just past a wine grove and within a few-minute drive to many wineries.
But for us, the best part was the magnificent views of Seneca Lake. We enjoyed sunsets on the patio, and even better, we walked down the stairs to the dock and enjoyed morning coffee in absolute peace and quiet.
We enjoyed access to kayaks and took them on a lovely paddle south and were appreciative of the access to all of the supplies we needed.
The house itself is stocked with Stickley/ Mission style furniture, very cozy for the few moments we spent indoors, and has a huge kitchen table where we enjoyed an evening game night after the sun had set. The kitchen has all of the supplies necessary including a vast array of OXO brand utensils--we have the owner to thank for the design of those patented grips. Great engineering/ art design lesson throughout the house.
Our kids enjoyed the piano and rekindled their piano skills. And, we especially loved the large outdoor patio with grill and fire pit which had a perfect view of the lake and the sunsets.
Be warned, though: To get from the house at the top of the cliff to the lovely dock requires a descent of a set of stairs built along the cliff--not for the faint of heart.
Highly recommended.
5.0
large house, nice place, quite, otheres in area nice. wish there was 2 bathrooms, other than that perfect. Clean comfy, loved it.
10.0
This location worked out very well for our family. The lake is clear and refreshing and the house was well equipped with things to do. The kitchen, especially, was complete with whatever tool you needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Beatiful place, want to come back soon
large house, nice place, quite, otheres in area nice. wish there was 2 bathrooms, other than that perfect. Clean comfy, loved it.
5.0
We had the pleasure of staying at this property over Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate a college graduation.
Everything was perfect! The home was comfortable and spotless, the location was convenient from Ithaca, and we all felt very much at home. Mary and Mike are kind and accommodating! We hope to someday visit again.
5.0
A Graduation Celebration
We had the pleasure of staying at this property over Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate a college graduation.
Everything was perfect! The home was comfortable and spotless, the location was convenient from Ithaca, and we all felt very much at home. Mary and Mike are kind and accommodating! We hope to someday visit again.
5.0
Lovely property. Road getting there was a bit of a challenge (only 1 mile) even though we had information from property owner.
Clean, everything we needed to make it like home.
5.0
This was a hidden gem that we loved. My sons expressed how happy they were to be able to spend time in such a beautiful place thank you for sharing your home with us.
5.0
Lucky Dog Lodge
Lovely property. Road getting there was a bit of a challenge (only 1 mile) even though we had information from property owner.
Clean, everything we needed to make it like home.
5.0
60 Birthday Family Gathering with my two sons
This was a hidden gem that we loved. My sons expressed how happy they were to be able to spend time in such a beautiful place thank you for sharing your home with us.
5.0
We were a group of 4 adults and 2 dogs and this place is just so serene and comfortable! Perfect hosts!
5.0
Magical
We were a group of 4 adults and 2 dogs and this place is just so serene and comfortable! Perfect hosts!
5.0
Amazing property
An excellent experience from the beginning. The hosts are very communicative and organized. They answer all your questions and make you aware of all you may need. The house is amazing, very clean and directions are clear.
Rooms are beautiful, kitchen is large and is very well stocked. Ample supplies and linens. The internet and TV service are excellent.
The yard is fenced in and wonderful for your dog. With beautiful views. Parking is great and right next to the house, which is wonderful.
Access to the lake is easy and safe. There are steps, but not a lot compared to other properties. If it's too many due to a health issue or limitation, there is an access road.
The lake frontage and dock are great. Plenty of chairs, lounges and table. Full use of kayaks and boats to share. An awesome pergola with a shade fabric. Dog friendly and wonderful.
Our dog made friends with the next door renters dog...it really was a great week!
Thank you for everything.
5.0
Great vacation for our family. Slept 6 adults. Great sunsets and lake access!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Seneca Lake?
The average price for a rental in Seneca Lake is $459 per night. This rental is $136 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside Home w\/ Sunset View, 4 Kayaks & Peddle Boat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakeside Home w\/ Sunset View, 4 Kayaks & Peddle Boat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakeside Home w\/ Sunset View, 4 Kayaks & Peddle Boat?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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