Riverside Retreat:"Private Location"

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Waterloo, NY

Seneca Lake State Park4 min drive
Ventosa Vineyards4 min drive
Hobart and William Smith Colleges7 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Located at the beginning of the Seneca Cayuga Canal Trail, and just minutes away from award-winning wineries; Riverside Retreat is boasting with all the comforts and luxuries of home.

This cozy cottage features nearly two acres of privacy, and the Seneca River running along the width of the property. This is truly a boater's paradise with less than 1/4 mile boat ride into Seneca Lake. A large permanent dock with bumpers can hold multiple boats, and the private boat launch on site has added benefits. Just across the river, and slightly downstream is a fully operating marina where boaters can get gas and live bait.

Inside, the living space boasts with wood floors spanning the length of the great room and skylights for added ambiance and comfort. An open kitchen with warm tile backsplash and ample counter space allow for meal time to be a breeze. Visit with your friends and family as they prepare your groups favorite dishes. Don't forget to stop for a bottle of Finger Lakes wine and toast to your getaway!

The living room offers plush furniture and beautiful views of the canalside. Brew a pot of coffee each morning and watch the canal life from the sofa. There's no doubt that you'll view a variety of birds and wildlife during your stay!

Three bedrooms, each decorated with your comfort in mind, and a nautical themed bathroom complete the layout of this gem.

A large patio with outside table and chairs is sure to become a favorite dining, and hang out spot for your group during your stay.

The large yard offers lots of space for yard games and leisure activity. A fire pit near the waters edge is the perfect addition to this canal home. Put some wood on the pile and watch the night's sky as stars shine brightly.

Riverside Retreat is located just 5 minutes from downtown Geneva conveniences such as Wegmans Grocery, great dining at Belhurst Castle. Award-winning wineries such as Ventosa Vineyards, 3 Brothers Winery and Brewery and Zugibee Vineyards are at your finger tips. Seneca Lake State Park is just around the corner and offers a great spray-park and plenty of room to run, bike or walk along Seneca Lake. Call and make your reservation today!

**Old stone pump house is located on the property.

**Your safety matters to us! Riverside Retreat has outside security camera that faces toward the driveway. The camera does not look into any interior living areas.

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 *

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, this cottage is on the waterfront. Rose Hill Mansion and Smith Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company.

Waterloo, NY

What's nearby

Seneca Lake State Park - 4 min drive
Ventosa Vineyards - 4 min drive
South Main Street - 6 min drive
Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 7 min drive
Seneca Lake Sprayground - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Hideout - ‬6 min drive
‪Beef & Brew - ‬6 min drive
‪Twisted Rail Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Water St Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Rusty Pig - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat:"Private Location" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat:"Private Location"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat:"Private Location"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat:"Private Location" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Seneca Lake State Park, Rose Hill Mansion and Ventosa Vineyards. Seneca Lake Sprayground is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corinne N.

28 May 2024

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

Relaxing riverside retreat

Perfect little property for a relaxing getaway. House was clean and well kept. Comfortable beds and well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

25 Nov 2023

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

Secluded spot

Perfect for a quiet week with the dogs. Plenty of space for us and them. Clean and well kept cabin. When they say bring condiments, they mean it. All the cabinets were cleaned out of the usual salt and pepper and random spices left by others. But there were plenty of pans and other kitchen accessories to cook with.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

5 Nov 2023

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

Great place

This is a very cool spot! Clean, close to everything, and private. Wonderful spot! Thanks for being dog friendly! He loved the location as much as we did!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coulette K., Albrightsville

14 Oct 2023

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

Quiet sanctuary

I absolutely loved this property! So clean and well kept, no problems with anything! It was so quiet at night, in the morning you can hear the birds and geese. Ample towels etc supplied, fully stocked kitchen and not with cheap items. The main bedroom has bird feeders outside the windows you can watch as you wake up, just another added touch. I enjoyed sitting on the dock in the morning and enjoying the wildlife. Already looking at dates to reserve for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

7 Oct 2023

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

Kayaking Trip

This was our second time at this property. We love where it is for going out on our kayaks. It’s a very nice place to stay. Wish the beds were larger and a little bigger kitchen table. Some other reviewers said the road noise was loud but we were busy during the day on the water or wine exploring and at night it is not as busy on the roadway and rather quiet. Great place to stay! Close to many stores and wineries.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey L.

2 Oct 2023

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

Nice view great cabin

Three adults and two dogs stayed for just over a week. Lots of wildlife. We saw plenty of squirrels, a mink along the shoreline, eagles, and kingfishers in the trees. The groundhog that lives under the deck liked to sun in the morning. The location was perfect for the activities that we did. Some road noise was loud, but overall not too bad. It was neat to see the rowing teams practice in the early mornings. There was lots of boat traffic but it wasn’t loud or obnoxious. The yard was fabulous to walk the dogs. They enjoyed swimming and watching the squirrels. We felt safe and enjoyed our time. The drive in past the trailer park made me suspicious but we didn’t have any problems. The loveseat is extremely uncomfortable, and should be replaced. The futon was also fairly uncomfortable, and would be better suited for a child, not an adult. A full-size bed could fit in that room.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., MACUNGIE

16 Sept 2023

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

Amazing private cabin

I'll admit, I was a bit leery about the lack of online reviews for several years...as well as traversing the winding gravel road, PAST the "Do Not Enter" signs at the start of the property. We were happy to find a very neat, very clean cottage which was perfect for my husband, me, and our two young dogs (2 yrs and 1 yr). We loved the set-up of the cabin -- we stayed in the bedroom nearest to the bathroom, while our dogs slept in their crates in the living room area. My in-laws visited for one night and slept in the front bedroom off of the living area. Having a dishwasher and washer/dryer was a godsend. The "auto" setting for the dryer did not seem to work as well, but the "timed" setting did. My dogs LOVED the two-acre property to run around. We had a fire in the firepit one night, which was lovely. We watched the scull teams practice morning and evening, and a touring boat went by the last morning prior to our departure. I did not want the dogs to go into the water -- the shore was a bit "mucky," with sea grass along the way. The only thing I would wish for would be an outdoor hose, if needed to wash off pups. The weather was a bit too cool for us to take out the kayaks, but it was nice to have them available. There were no trash/recycling bins on the property or at the mailbox (other than the neighbor's bin). Trash/recycling day is on Monday. I contacted Premier, spoke with Louella and Jen, and they had folks pick up our trash twice. Excellent service and pick-up!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

21 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Waterfront Location!

We had a wonderful, relaxing time at Riverside Retreat. Nothing better than sitting in an Adirondack chair by the dock, reading a book and watching the boats go by. Enjoyed toasting marshmallows in the campfire. Lots of dog-friendly wineries, brew works and restaurants in the area. Would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Travis L.

13 Aug 2022

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

Nice place, but……

The good - Property was clean, AC was cold even on the hottest days of the year. Dock and boat launch were great for kayaking and fishing. TV’s in every room, cable, internet, plenty of parking and very secluded. The bad - if staying here make sure to lock up and secure all belongings that are left outside. Had a very expensive kayak stolen out of the yard one night. Living room furniture and mattresses could use updating as they were not the most comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

26 July 2022

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

Great getaway!

Had an awesome Anniversary weekend with our dog. This little cabin was right near the canal, which was perfect for kayaking. Large property, so there was plenty of privacy. Inside is cute. I just wish there was at least another half bath. And you can’t tell in the pictures or description, but there is a keurig. Overall, I would recommend 100%. We had a blast and I would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Churchville, NY

21 June 2022

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

Peaceful canalside cottage

Property was as advertised. Very clean and well maintained. Lovely yard and big dock for our pontoon boat. Very close to boat launch at seneca state park. We had fun boating on seneca lake and the canal.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joe M.

16 May 2022

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

3 stooges fishing trip

Everything was as described, only disappointment was the 3rd bedroom futon was very thin and uncomfortable, guest slept on couch in living room for more comfort , would stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

22 Sept 2021

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

Get away

This was nice & private, only down fall is road noise. It was not horrible but noticeable.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

22 Sept 2021

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

Cute home but be prepared for bugs!

This small home (cabin) is on a great property, but the nearby neighborhood you drive through is not so great. There is a highway close by as well. that being said, the home was clean and had great amenities - we especially loved the kayaks! The dock was great for sitting on to enjoy the sun, the rowers & all those leaving the marina headed for the lake. We loved being right on the canal! The firepit was fun too. The bugs (gnats and mosquitos) were terrible & there were no citronella candles provided, but we bought a ton of protection & just suffered through the multiple bites we all got. I would recommend this rental for anyone who enjoys camping as it has a similar atmosphere.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole B., Williamsville, USA

27 July 2021

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

Breakaway Fun at Lake Seneca

Nice secluded location; Bring mosquito spray. It was awesome that we could put in our jet skis on property. Plenty of parking for family and friends to visit. Small amount of traffic noise as cars go over the bridge (near distance) can be heard. Not a big deal. Our small golden retriever loved the deck to water to shore access. We didn’t go kayaking but certainly appreciate the access and availability. Close to stores. Nice weekend escape for a little fun, sun, water, and wine!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Leslie F.

29 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Everything was great, location was perfect for what we needed. Clean, only thing is we would have liked more towels. Would definitely go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Mooresville NC

17 June 2021

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

Quiet get away

We chose a property that was between our home towns where our parents still reside. They were able to drive and visit us at the house. It was spotlessly clean, with everything we needed for a relaxing time. So much wildlife, our dogs were on high alert every moment. It was great fun!

8/10 Good

sofia u.

8 June 2021

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

nice basic house

The property is a nice basic house, it seems quite old but maintained. The best part is its location by the water and that the property comes with kayaks and a fire pit. property is managed by a third party, not the owner.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

28 Sept 2020

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

Great spot to visit with a puppy

We brought our 4 month old dog on our honeymoon. We loved the two acres right in the water. We had a few issues during our stay: the door lock would automatically unlock after we locked it with the code. This made us late to our dinner reservation and maintenance came out and had to deactivate settings in order for our door to lock appropriately. Our water heater went out mid trip, but we were able to reset it. It then went out again two days later and we were unable to reset it. Therefore we didn’t have hot water for 2 days. Also it was unclear that the property would come with canoes. I called in advance and they said it wasn’t guaranteed. Therefore I spent a lot of money to have a canoe delivered to be at our property for the week. When we arrived, there were many canoes and life jackets at the property. We could have saved money and not ordered an extra canoe to be delivered.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020