Fontainebleau lakeside B&B with 8 guest rooms, amazing views and gardens.

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Exceptional

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Alpine, NY

Cayuta Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Watkins Glen State Park
‪17 min drive‬
Seneca Harbor
‪18 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

8 guest rooms each with a queen bed, private bath, and air conditioning. 2 cots and 1 double sleeper sofa also available. A full kitchen is available for your use. Expansive lawns and porches. Dock for swimming and fishing, fire pit and picnic area on lake shore. Grill available. WIFI throughout house. Hiking trails in woods. Manager on property in separate apartment to assist with needs and logistics. Close to Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Elmira.

Property manager

John and Terri Van Soest

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Alpine

Alpine is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park. EcoVillage at Ithaca and Museum of the Earth are also worth visiting.

Alpine, NY

What's nearby

Cayuta Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Watkins Glen State Park - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
Watkins Glen Beach - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
Seneca Harbor - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
Watkins Glen International - 21 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬11 min drive
‪Classic Chef's - ‬13 min drive
‪Mechanic's Club - ‬11 min drive
‪Seabring Inn - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fontainebleau lakeside B&B with 8 guest rooms, amazing views and gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fontainebleau lakeside B&B with 8 guest rooms, amazing views and gardens.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fontainebleau lakeside B&B with 8 guest rooms, amazing views and gardens.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fontainebleau lakeside B&B with 8 guest rooms, amazing views and gardens. located?

Situated in Alpine, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cayuta Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Cliff Falls and Montour Falls Memorial Library. She-Qa-Ga Falls and Schuyler Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

5 Nov 2024

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

Seton Sisters getaway

We are a group of women in our 60’s and we all went to high school together. Everything was perfect and we hope to rent again. We would highly recommend this house to others. Everything on the site was accurat

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence g.

27 Oct 2024

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

spectacular house

Our group loved this house and all it had to offer. Beds very comfortable, plenty of living area, the view of the lake is awesome and the firepit was located so it was mostly protected from the wind. We would stay here again without question. Owners were great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

15 Sept 2024

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

Nothing less than spectacular!

Our group of friends just spent the weekend at this beautiful property! Everything was absolutely wonderful! We are already talking about when we can return for a repeat visit. Thank you to our hosts for everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

19 July 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

The Inn is beautiful with all amenities included. Lots of space both inside and out. Lake was perfect for paddle boarding and kayaking. Kids loved jumping off the raft and playing baseball in the yard. Hiking and restaurants nearby in Watkins Glen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorraine p.

13 June 2024

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

Thirteen Friends reunion

The house could not have been better! Our hosts thought of everything. Kitchen had every amenity and they even left enough eggs, milk, bread, coffee for five days.the bedrooms are spacious and very comfortable. The view was gorgeous and seating for us all on the back porch. We would recommend this house to all!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derk J.

8 June 2024

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

Ultimate friends getaway location.

With eight massive bedrooms each with its own bathroom and numerous large sitting areas to sit in you can feel like the lord of a manor. Easily the best rental I ever rented.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

16 May 2024

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

fun time

The place was amazing, and the owner were friendly and knowledgeable. No matter what we ask they were accommodating. I would recommend this highly. There was 12 of us and we all loved the place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

15 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Place!

Amazing home with lots of space and comfortable rooms! Would love to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

10 Nov 2023

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

Winery Weekend

The Fontainebleau Inn was the perfect property for our extended family weekend getaway! Close to wineries, peaceful grounds with spectacular lake views! The Inn was clean, comfortable and appointed with lovely antiques. Terri and John were wonderful hosts and clearly take pride in their Inn that they've maintained for over 3 decades. It was nice to laugh, unplug and reconnect.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

15 Sept 2023

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

Tge girls' 70th!

Group of high school friends celebrating 70th b-day. Wanted to be together in one house

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

2 Sept 2023

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

Perfect place for large family gathering!

We had our family of 16, ages 3 to 86, at the Fountainbleu for a wonderful week! There was plenty of space to spread out and plenty of space to gather together. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, including gardens that attracted multiple hummingbirds. We enjoyed the lake with dock, the fire pit, the grill, the grounds, the porch, and the spacious rooms. The property is close to Watkins Glen and many wineries and breweries. The hosts were gracious and made sure we had everything we needed for a fabulous family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xue L.

26 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful place

We had a great time staying. The place is big and absolutely beautiful! Definitely recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

15 July 2023

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

Family Vacation 2023

Three generations came together for a thoroughly enjoyable time. The house was spacious and comfortable for our party of 14, ages 3 to 71. The property was not only gorgeous but provided space for family soccer games and lots of fun lakeside.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne I.

22 May 2023

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

Awesome place!

The moment you drive down the lane and take in the view of this beautiful and historic inn you know you are in for a special treat! This place was absolutely perfect for our group of 16 adults. The owners were fabulous!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

27 Apr 2023

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

Family reunion weekend

Perfect place for our family reunion weekend. Gorgeous grounds and amazing inn. We had a blast cooking and eating together - so much space for everyone. Thank you so much to the lovely hosts - we had a fantastic time!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

23 Apr 2023

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

Perfect spot for a girls weekend!

The house and grounds were beautiful for a girls weekend with a small group. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating and a huge bonus was everyone had their own bathrooms in the rooms! A perfect stay in the Finger Lakes!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

13 Nov 2022

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

Weekend getaway

We had a group of 16. The house was fantastic and stocked with everything we needed. Would definitely book this place again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

10 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Getaway Weekend

The photos and description do not do this house justice—it’s absolutely beautiful! It’s perfect for a small wedding, but we went with a large party for my 40th birthday and everyone was blown away by the grounds and the historical home. The owners were very nice and accommodating. The only thing to note is that you have to make your own eggs and toast, but it is nice to have that provided for you. I had thought from some other reviews that breakfast would be laid out for us. Other than that it was perfect! Every room comes with its own bathroom, plus there’s a large ballroom, several sitting rooms, a huge eat-in kitchen plus a dining room. And a large table outside on the back porch. Plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

15 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Getaway

We recently had our annual family vacation at The Fontainebleau Inn. There were 21 of us ranging from 18 months to 70 years. Everyone had a wonderful time, enjoying the inn and the surrounding areas. We loved being on the lake and using the grounds. Terri and John were very accommodating. We highly recommend the Fontainebleau Inn for a family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Z.

21 July 2022

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

Wonderful retreat

This is the second time we have stayed here and enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Came here with a team of people that work together for a work retreat. The property facilitates recreation / relaxation (swimming, kayaking, camp fire, reading outside), is near fun excusion sites (hiking, waterfalls, wineries) and is also an environment conducive to group discussions and team building (large spaces for us all to eat together and talk). Thanks to the hosts for sharing their beautiful property with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nunzia A.

15 July 2022

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

Amazing Bachelorette partt

Had a wonderful time here with friends and family for my Bachelorette. The house is just amazing. So much space and stocked with anything you may need. Will definitely be back for more getaways.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

31 May 2022

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

Family Reunion

Terri and John responded quickly in answering my questions before I made the reservation. Upon arriving at the property we realized they had covered every detail in the house. It couldn't have gone any smoother. Being able to have our entire family stay in one location was truly the best. We were there for a celebration of life and being able to all be in one location gave us the opportunity to spend time together reflecting on all of our memories. Thank you Terri and John!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R., Lancaster, NY

24 May 2022

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

Finger Lakes hidden gem

Highest rating possible. From the start of the booking process, pre-stay communication, through check in, hosts Terri and John could not have been more accommodating. The Inn itself has to be seen and experienced to be believed. Would stay again without hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

31 Oct 2021

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

Friends Weekend Getaway

This is our group’s second time staying here and everything was as perfect as the first time. Beautiful property and home with many thoughtful amenities. Thank you again Terri and John!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean S., Germantown TN

26 Oct 2021

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

Excellent Place to Stay

This is an excellent place to stay, the owners are very responsive, and we truly enjoyed our stay; albeit far too short.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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Hosted by John and Terri Van Soest

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 8

Spaces

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