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Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway!

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8274.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wagner Vineyards
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway!

Located minutes from the award-winning Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyards, Bonskeid House is nestled on 20 private acres on Seneca Lake's west side. Enjoy a tree-lined drive down a private road to the house, which overlooks the lake, and continue down the tram to explore 360 feet of waterfront. Come enjoy beauty of this Finger Lakes gem!

Upon entering the front door, you will find a well-appointed living room with a propane fireplace with logs. An open floorplan leads to the dining room, large kitchen with bar seating, and an expansive deck overlooking the lake.

The main level has a primary bedroom with a full bath and access to the outdoor deck. There is also a second bedroom with a half bath. The lower level is ideal for a second family or friends. It includes two bedrooms each with full baths, a living room, bar area with mini-kitchen, and its own private entrance.

At the lakefront, the walk-in beach area is ideal for launching the provided canoe, kayaks, and standup paddle boards. In the evening, gather around the fire pit or sit on the end of the dock and watch the moon rise and shimmer on the lake.

Bonskeid House is right in the heart of wine country, minutes from a variety of unique dining experiences including Tabora Farm & Winery, F.L.X. Wienery and Belhurst Castle. Ten minutes to the south is downtown Watkins Glen with dining and shopping, “The Glen” automobile racetrack, and Watkins Glen State Park where you can hike the gorge trail. Twenty minutes to the north is Geneva's Spray ground for the children, and the Finger Lakes Visitor Welcome Center and Taste NY Market.

Note: 4 Wheel or All Wheel Drive vehicles are recommended during the winter season.

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:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, while Oliver House Museum and Arts Center of Yates County are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 33 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Wagner Vineyards - 38 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fingerlicks - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bonskeid House: Relaxing Seneca Lake Getaway! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Villa Bellangelo Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Shaw Vineyard. Fruit Yard Winery and Starkey's Lookout are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Birthday Getaway

This house was amazing for a group of friends. The view from the house is absolutely outstanding and the elevator to the water was so cool. I personally loved the aesthetics of the house and thought the kitchen was well equipped. Others wrote that they didn’t like the set up of the house having to enter the other bedrooms through the garage but that didn’t bother us whatsoever. We all enjoyed hanging out downstairs and in the hot tub. The house location was perfect as well close to so many wineries. Besides being loud from the septic tank We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Long Weekend trip

The house was very private and seemed very secluded. Many deer were seen on the drive down the long driveway. The kitchen was nicely stocked and had everything you need to cook and entertain. The bedrooms were comfortable.The downstair bedrooms were nice for our family with kids. As mentioned with other review, there was a musty smell in the downstairs area. Best part was the lakeside access and availability to kayaks and a paddle board.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend wine trip

Property Lakefront on a very steep decline and property sits on a hill. Good views of the lake property needs some upgrading as in basic painting and carpet cleaning. odd layout of bedrooms two of the bedrooms you must go through the garage into the basement. Was fine for what we needed Staying at this location until I gets a little sprucing up. It is in a great location for wineries. It also would be good if you have two families that want some separate space there is not much flatland if you bring your dogs or have children that would like to play outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Fabulous property with gorgeous view

Property was fabulous and very clean as advertised. 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs, with 3 of the 4 facing the lake with great views, and one of the upstairs bedrooms with access to the wrap-around deck. Fully equipped kitchen with everything needed for even a long stay. Plus, with the management company's welcome gift, there was no need to bring anything. Upper level deck with 2 umbrella-covered tables & fantastic view of the lake, a large grill and space for relaxation and meals (breakfast overlooking the lake is marvelous). Under the deck is a patio area with the large hot tub (partially under the deck) & large gravel covered area for eating, etc. 2 living areas, 1 upper & 1 lower, both with TVs (Roku) are very comfortable with plenty of space. There is also a TV in one of the upper bedrooms. The lower level is accessible only through the garage but was not that bad (3 stairs down from the laundry area, then another flight of stairs to the lower level). The lower level can be locked & then must be accessed from the patio area door via a lockbox with a key (contact the management company for code). The property is managed by Finger Lakes Premier Properties (FLPP) & were very responsive for the booking and any other stay-related issues. Be ready to provide a picture ID if this is your 1st stay with FLPP. Plenty of information on the property and the stay were provided immediately following the booking with the door access code arrived a week prior to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patty B., Old Forge

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but had issues.

Pros: Beautiful house, very clean, lots of room, well stocked kitchen with many small appliances, elevator down to lake. Cons: Light switches that do not turn on lights, temperature control issues, to get to downstairs section you have to go through a garage, fireplace does not appear safe, lack of exterior lighting. We had a big storm and lost power, we contacted property management, and they kept us updated. Next day late afternoon called again because tv and internet was out. Contacted again and they tried to fix but had to call company service. Due to location a generator would be a great addition. Two bedrooms are upstairs and two bedrooms are downstairs, but you have to go through the garage. Its a bit weird setup. Huge full kitchen upstairs and small bar and mini kitchen area with refrigerator which was nice. The thermostat was difficult to work as it seemed preset and scheduled. Very cold the first two nights then I found a space heater. View is beautiful. Large deck with outdoor tables and chairs. I wish our weather was nicer so we could enjoy it. Hot tub was relaxing. I loved that we could bring our dog, they even left a goody bag for him. Plenty of wineries close by, some within a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Camacho F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

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