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Dock with ability to tie up boats, great swimming

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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Dundee, NY

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard4 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars6 min drive
Wagner Vineyards38 min drive
Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)84 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Everything from booking to saying See you next time went very smooth Very friendly landlord who helped locate some thing...

S G.

Aug 19, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Family Cottage Get-away In The Heart Of Seneca Lake Wine Country - Pet Friendly

Charming vintage cottage sitting right on the water on west shore of Seneca Lake, NY, with private boat dock. Fully furnished, includes cable TV and WiFi. Seasonal. In the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and just a short drive from Watkins Glen International Race Track. Reasonable rental rates, weekly or 3 night minimum (Spring & Fall). We are pet friendly with pre-approval. We are located 12 miles from Watkins Glen and Watkins Glen State Park. Centrally located within easy drive to Rochester, Syracuse, Corning and Ithaca & Elmira. Fully equipped kitchen; bath with shower; outdoor furniture, picnic table; fire pit. Bedrooms include double bed in 1, 2 singles in other, double sleeper sofa in living room. A NYS boat launch is located approximately 2.5 miles north of the cottage. We provide off street parking and room for your boat trailer.

Property manager

Nick & Linda Draghi

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

The cottage perched on the cliff with beach below

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Water shoes & life jackets strongly recommended.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pitbulls or Pit mixes are not allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Weekly only - Saturday to Saturday - during summer months mid June through Labor Day

Spring - April 15-mid June - you can schedule you dates at your convenience with 3 night minimum. Labor Day - mid Nov. we also offer same flexibility

No aggressive dogs; no pitbulls or pit mixes. No giant dogs (St Bernards, etc). Not because they aren’t great dogs but because property is small.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Keuka Lake. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Dundee, NY

What's nearby

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 4 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 6 min drive
Watkins Glen State Park - 19 min drive
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 32 min drive
Wagner Vineyards - 38 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Classic Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬6 min drive
‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬27 min drive
‪Toni's Diner - ‬31 min drive
‪Scale House Brewery - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage Get-away In The Heart Of Seneca Lake Wine Country - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage Get-away In The Heart Of Seneca Lake Wine Country - Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage Get-away In The Heart Of Seneca Lake Wine Country - Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage Get-away In The Heart Of Seneca Lake Wine Country - Pet Friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Villa Bellangelo Winery, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Fruit Yard Winery. Shaw Vineyard is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

brad l.

12 June 2024

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

Quiet Cozy

Wonderful quaint cottage that has everything you need to enjoy a quiet and relaxing time while being a short drive to Watkins for anything else you may need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

S G.

19 Aug 2023

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

Excellent R & R location

Everything from booking to saying See you next time went very smooth Very friendly landlord who helped locate some things to do. The cabin was clean and had all the comforts of home Breath taking view of the Lake and would like To go back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cecelia B.

16 Aug 2023

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

Seneca Lake House

this quaint house is right on the lake with an authentic cabin feel. The location was perfect for exploring Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, and Ithaca. We enjoyed the peaceful mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

4 Aug 2023

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

Awesome location!

Loved our week at the lake! Brought 2 dogs that loved having access to waterfront. Great location with all the conveniences of home. Very clean, friendly owners next door in case you need anything. Small cottage - good for 2 people. Wish bed was bigger but was comfy!! Rented a boat for a couple of days. Great fun but expensive! Nice relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. Pleased 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy C.

22 July 2023

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

Very good place

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

29 June 2023

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

Family Cottage Get Away

Hosts and family were very accomodating and very responsive to any issues we had. We enjoyed the beautiful view of Seneca Lake. It was very relaxing, and the cottage was comfortable. Thank you Linda and NIck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela P., Lake Havasu City

7 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing lake front cottage

The cottage is right on the lake with beautiful views of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen is a short drive, as well as quaint villages. Although we did not swim in the lake due to seaweed, we did enjoy fires by the lake at night. Additionally, there is no shortage of vineyards if that is what you enjoy. Nick and Linda are present and attentive hosts, very nice couple who show care of ownership to their property. The pup Gina loves everybody.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sue T., Owego

14 Aug 2022

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

Welcome to the Neighborhood

This cottage and lakefront are great. Be aware that there is no shade until 4pm. The stairs and having to unload on someone else's property were very difficult. The owner of the property was put off by this and had an attitude when I tried to thank him. I am a sensitive woman and pick up on the energy that surrounds me. It was tense. Although the owners were extremely competent, we felt like we were being watched everytime we were outside. Now, this is only my perspective, although my BF and family felt it too. We probably wouldn't rent again. The hosts did their part too well, if that makes sense.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

1 Aug 2022

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

Lake Cottage

My family and I had a great time staying at Nick and Linda’s lake cottage. They were very kind hosts and the location is excellent for visiting wineries and Watkins Glen. The view of the lake is gorgeous from the cottage and the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

sonya b.

28 July 2022

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

Charming cottage

Nick and Linda are wonderful people and very helpful. Cottage is clean and well maintained. Only reason for not giving a 5* rating is because there is no shade anywhere on the property until about 4pm. We did enjoy having a relaxing week at Seneca Lake

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bambi F.

14 July 2022

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

It satisfied our needs.

Inconvenient access but comfortable after settling in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

14 Oct 2021

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

Annual Fall trip

This was our first time staying at Nick and Linda’s lakeside cottage. We had a wonderful and relaxing week, the fully equipped and furnished cottage is quaint and had everything we needed to just sit back and enjoy the amazing views of Seneca Lake. It was a pleasure getting to know Nick , Linda and their adorable Terrier, Gina. We definitely will be going back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randal H., Rochester, New York USA

30 Sept 2021

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

Tranquil Bliss

We just spent nine wonderful, restful days in Linda & Nick's cottage and it was fantastic! It's a true, old fashioned, vintage cottage like the ones we stayed at in our youth (except for the cable TV and WiFi!). The pictures are accurate but they can't capture the quaint, peaceful vibe we felt during our stay. Linda and Nick were very helpful from the minute we arrived and we adored regular visits with Miss Gina, their Jack Russell! Daily swims were refreshing (warning: it's a Finger Lake so there is seaweed) and we kayaked mornings when the lake was calm. We had numerous visits by the local bald eagles, a blue heron on our dock at dawn, and a Barred Owl calling from the trees while we sat at the fire pit at night. It's a great base camp for touring wineries or exploring the region. The 40+ steps up to our car got us in shape for hiking Watkins Glen and Treman State Park for the first time while we were there. We look forward to staying there again next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana Z.

8 Sept 2021

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

Lake house

Located on the beautiful Seneca lake

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

28 Aug 2021

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

Peaceful

Nice, little lakeside cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James V.

17 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful experience

This little cabin/cottage was perfect for us, however there's 2 bedrooms & I can see it would also be fine for family of 4. Owner's have Gina who you will love, us being dog lovers w/o one at present. The wineries, Watkins Glen Park, all the lakes made our 2 weeks memorable.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jing Z.

8 Aug 2021

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

Relaxing week in a super friendly neighborhood

The location is the best that you can hope for Seneca lake. The cottage is dated, but has everything you need for the week. Nike and Linda are very easy to communicate. It's a very small neighborhood and everyone is so kind and friendly. We were invited to their pizza party, which really makes us fell part of the neighborhood. While my kids and our dog out in the lake for kayaking, one neighbor noticed they went a bit too far for the dog and called them back. Our dog learned to jump from the dock and enjoyed the toy that Nike gave to her! It is a relaxing week for all of us. We just wish more fish :-)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Caroline P., doraville

24 July 2021

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

Take a deep breath and relax!

Peaceful, relaxing and a beautiful view of the lake! The most peaceful vacation I have ever taken. Linda and Nick are helpful and generous hosts. Available if you need anything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine h.

27 Sept 2020

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

Cozy Cottage on Seneca Lake

The cottage was as expected from the owners description. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is stocked with all you need to prepare your own meals and the gas grill and fire pit allow for outdoor cooking as well. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and the soft sounds of the water. It was very relaxing. There was plenty to do in the area too. We enjoyed hiking in Watkins Glen, visiting the Curtiss and Corning museums, wine tastings at the local wineries and antique shopping. Although our stay was in the fall, this would be a perfect location for a summer vacation with the lake just steps from your front door.

8/10 Good

Mary B.

22 Sept 2020

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

Location, location, location

Lovely location, very peaceful and quiet. Great place to relax during social distancing! Short drive from great wineries! We had a lovely time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

15 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location on the lake

We enjoyed our week at the cottage. The location was great, steps out the door to the lake and dock. Easy access to our favorite wineries. 48 steps straight up to the parking was a workout but we survived! Cottage was dated, but immaculate, smaller than we anticipated. We think the porch was taken into account with the overall square footage. Linda, Nick and all of the neighbors were very friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

24 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful view and very relaxing

Great view and lake access. Cozy and very rustic cottage with all you need. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Harold G.

18 Aug 2020

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

Anniversary Get-away

Cozy cottage in beautiful lakefront setting. Owners were next door, and very friendly but not intrusive. Accessibility was a bit challenging, but owners provided alternate access for loading and unloading. Overall, we were very pleased and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

9 Aug 2020

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

Slice of heaven

We had such a great week at the lake that we are coming back this fall! The cottage was immaculate and Linda and Nick the perfect hosts. The beauty and serenity of the lake is mesmerizing and we couldn't get enough of it! We highly recommend renting this cottage!

6/10 Okay

Sean C.

28 July 2020

Liked: Communication

Quiet

Very quiet and peaceful, wish the fishing was better ha ha

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Linda Draghi

I have been on Seneca Lake - in this exact cove - since birth! My husband enjoyed fishing Seneca Lake, and we found a cottage together just 2 doors from my parents' and childhood summer home in 1978. In 1985, the adjoining cottage became available and we thought it would make a great place to introduce others to our lovely area.

Why they chose this property

It's a great cove area enjoyed by many great friends from near & far. I've loved the area literally my whole life! I learned to swim here before I could walk; I've water-skied, fished and sunbathed; read many, many wonderful books that have taken me around the world, but this remains my favorite place to be.

What makes this property unique

Our Seneca Lake Great-Getaway Cottage is uniquely centered in New York State. We have easy access to major airports - Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo; quick transit to Corning, Elmira, Ithaca (Cornell University), as well as the larger cities of Rochester and Syracuse. Wineries, breweries and distilleries abound. Fabulous restaurants as well as Mom & Pop eateries, antiques and Farmers Markets. Our favorite place is fireside at the beach with fresh caught salmon, trout, or panfish for dinner, but there is literally something for everyone.