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Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.

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Welcome to the lake!
Come watch the beautiful sunsets
Front porch
Porch over looking Lake
Enjoy the sunsets on the dock or view from porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Burdett, NY
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Castel Grisch Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back living room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Front living room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.

Nestled in the trees overlooking Seneca Lake and next to a glen, you will love our beautiful lake and sunset views and falling asleep to the sound of trickling water. The large private beach and boat dock are a rarity in the area. There is lots of room to wade from the shore into the refreshing cool water – or jump from the dock, in unison, on the count of 3, like we do! Bring your boat or rent one from one of the several nearby marinas. There is also a company that will bring kayaks, canoes or paddleboards right to the cottage with all the necessary gear. Enjoy a BBQ on the beach at the picnic table or sitting around the fire bowl, late into the evening. It’s easy to stay in, making meals in the well-stocked kitchen but also fun to explore the many restaurants, breweries and wineries nearby. The Seneca Lake wine trail starts just up the road and Watkins Glen is less than 10 minutes away. Ithaca or Corning are both around 30 minutes and offer a wide variety of additional things to do; hiking trails, waterfalls, Corning glass museum, and of course, more wineries! Peak season occupancy is set for 7 nights minimum but ask about shorter trips. Especially Sun - Wed. I will try to accommodate you.

High speed wireless internet works well. Smart television and expanded cable provided. All Major cell phones carriers seem to work fine. No local land phone line.

MAX OCCUPANCY IS 4.
Spacious primary bedroom with a king-size bed, full bathroom & second bedroom upstairs (double bed). Queen size bed and additional full bath on first floor. We find the Upstairs/downstairs a nice split for couples.

I provide high quality sheets, plenty of pillows all encased in breathable allergen covers, blankets and decorative quilts & shams for all beds. 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths left for each guest. Please bring your own beach towels.

Shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, cleaning supplies, trash bags and toilet paper provided. Various spices, oil, vinegar, condiments left but not guaranteed.

History:
The cottage was originally built in 1910 as a bunk room for a larger family cottage next door and over the years several additions /improvements have been added, though the vintage charm remains. The oldest part, we now call the front living room, opens onto a covered porch overlooking the lake. The original bunks were made of logs like the porch railings and were replaced years ago. We just can’t bring ourselves to eliminate the bunk altogether. The kitchen with its wrap around windows, and small upstairs bedroom were added in the 30’s. The larger living/dining room in the back, added in the 70’s, has a fireplace & baseboard heating. The primary bedroom & kitchen have baseboard heat, too.


Property manager

Adrian Warner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 7
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not Suitable for children under the age of 7
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1st Pet $200. 2nd Pet $100 $100 deposit required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional guests are not permitted at any time due to septic tank limitations.
Exterior security cameras installed at the driveway and entryway areas, just for peace of mind. There are no cameras inside.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Burdett

Located in Burdett, this cottage is on the beach. Catharine Valley Winery and Silver Springs Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Hector Falls. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Burdett, NY

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen Beach - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Glen Dairy Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Burdett cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catharine Valley Winery and Hector Falls. Silver Springs Winery and Damiani Wine Cellars are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Beautiful cottage on lake Seneca

My Family and I loved our stay at this property! Great location only a few miles outside Watkins glen! My boys loved the dock and camp fires on the beach at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Classic Lake Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Adrian’s cottage. As the description says, it’s an old fashioned lake cottage full of rustic charm- perfectly quaint and quirky-yet tastefully updated for everything you need to relax. Adrian was extremely attentive and checked in on us when we lost power due to some huge thunderstorms that went through the area. We had intentions of doing some excursions to nearby wineries or Ithaca but the call of the lakeside dock and shale beach were too enticing. We read in the Adirondack chairs and played games at the picnic table. At night, the area is softly lit with solar lights. Lots of windows open that allow lake cross breezes that keep the cottage comfortable even on warm days. We certainly felt recharged after our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

A perfect secluded getaway

We really enjoyed staying in this cottage. The property is gorgeous and the cottage has wonderful nooks for relaxing and enjoying the weather. Our first night was chilly and listening to the creek outside with the windows open was magical. Adrian was a wonderful host and the neighbors were very welcoming and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip W., Stamford, CT

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

Wonderful and relaxing week

What a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation. The house is quaint and very comfortable. It is very much like visiting your favorite grandmother’s house. The house has a grand view of the lake with a wonderful porch to relax on. While we were there, we had a nice rain shower that filled the creek that runs along the house and we were able to sleep to the sound of a babbling brook. The home is well-appointed, and everything you need is easy to find. Adrian is a wonderful host and is very fast to answer any questions. I will definitely stay here again as well as recommend this to any friend planning to stay in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Perfect Location!

Perfect location for exploring the Finger Lakes! We had a wonderful stay at this quaint cottage right on the shore of beautiful Seneca Lake. Very secluded and peaceful but easy access to all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer. Just a few minutes drive from Watkins Glen State Park where we enjoyed a beautiful hike and the town of Watkins Glen where you can grab some groceries or enjoy one of the restaurants. The house is very comfortable and stocked with everything you’ll need for a relaxing getaway. Sipping coffee on the porch overlooking the lake and beautiful fall foliage was magical. The host was fantastic. They responded very quickly to any questions and all of the directions/instructions were accurate and helpful. The house was VERY clean when we arrived, which is important to us. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short stay

Charming place for the four of us. Excellent nights spent on the beach with a fire and glass in hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Lovely Stay on Seneca Lake

We had a great stay at this cute cottage, ideally located ten minutes from Watkins Glen and within easy reach of dozens of wineries and breweries. The ktchen was well-stocked, the bed was very comfortable and the porch overlooking the lake delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Hershey

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

Short stay

Great view, 24 steps to the lake, and nice dock. We enjoyed the quiet and private location with our dog
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our week so much. Location was great and we loved being right on the water and the dock was great for jumping I to throw water or just sitting and taking in the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Seneca Lake

Quiet, relaxing house on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Great week in the Finger Lakes

We had a great time at the cottage. The house is right on the lake and very convenient to Watkins Glen. It was everything we wanted, and the car park was an added bonus since we had some rain the week we were up there. We'd definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Who doesn't love a babbling brook?

Everything you need, plenty of space, privacy in the house and privacy outside too. Charming space and furnishings. Extremely convenient to the town, the lake, winery's and parks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Peaceful

This house on the lake is wonderful… and you get the bonus of the small creek running right next to the house as well! Very soothing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely lakeside cottage

My sister and I loved our week at Adrian's house. A gorgeous little brook with waterfalls runs right beside the house and the sunsets looking west across the lake are spectacular! The house is a perfect location, so near Watkins Glen and is cozy and cute with nearly everything you need. I wish I had known that the water isn't potable and we had to exchange two 5 gallon jugs of water during our stay at the local Walmart.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful and serene views

Wonderful dealing with owner. House well equipped with wonderful back porch overlooking Seneca Lake. Very quiet and secluded. Well located to all attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justyna K.

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

Nice place

The cottage was very cozy with a nice lake view from the veranda. Adrian took care of everything, the local wine for welcome, lots of wood, so we could spend long evenings by the fire pit. A very enjoyable vacation. Thank you Adrian for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

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

Great property! Perfect location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect...a short drive to Watkins Glen and great wineries with amazing views. The house Was comfortable and had everything we needed. The neighboring creek provided relaxing background sounds for a soothing nights sleep. Property manager was easy to get in touch with. Will look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

Great Location

Although it rained most of the time we visited it was still great. The location is amazing. The waterfall right outside the back door was awesome and relaxing. The lake was a little cold because of the nasty weather but we definitely enjoyed ourselves!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

A week at the lake!

The cottage is nice and very quaint! It has a lot of room and was well stocked. Access to the lake was easy as it was right out the door and down the stairs. The porch was great for coffee in the morning and wine at night. It will be a strong consideration if I am in the finger lakes area in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

excellent stay

as advertised and shown, wonderful!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Relaxing by the lake

Everything about the cottage was "as advertised". It's a little bit quirky, but that just adds to the charm. The covered deck was a fabulous place to start our day with a hot beverage and end our day watching the sunset with a cold one. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight without the sound of the creek lulling me to slumber! Adrian is incredibly responsive to messages. She also sent a helpful list of local places to eat and shop etc over a week before our stay. Side note: we will always remember our time at the cottage as the place our 10 month old puppy swam for the first time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

Fun stay on Seneca Lake

We had a great time here. This house is great for 2 couples and centrally located for hikes, winery/brewery visits, Watkins Glen, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, etc. it met our needs and expectations. This is a classic lake house. I will caution that if you are looking for super modern, this place might not be for you. It’s down a long dirt/gravel drive and doesn’t have things like a dishwasher or central air. The listing is accurate. Let me state that these issues were not a negative for us, I just don’t want people to be disappointed if they don’t closely read the description. The location, views and charm make up for lack of some convenience features. We had a wonderful visit and would rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marci K.

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

Quiet and Cozy

Quiet area, charming cottage and serene views on the private dock made for a fabulous get-away for us. Enjoyed the separate areas to use such as the back room for games, kitchen for eating and the family room for movies! Plenty of places to choose from for sleeping too. My favorite feature was the hammock. I spend many afternoons lounging in it while I ready! Thank you Adrian for allowing me, my husband, daughter and son-in-law into your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E., Buffalo

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

Wonderful vacation!

This property is magical. It feels like stepping back in time to the vacations of my childhood. Every detail of this home was thoughtfully curated. Adrian is beyond an amazing host. And the location is perfectly situated. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hope T.

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

Fabulous Cottage

We stayed a week with our cat. The cottage was immaculate and very comfortable. The setting was great....quiet and peaceful. The location was wonderful. Lots of wineries and nice restaurants close by. Watkins Glen was only 10 minutes from the property. Adrian was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Adrian Warner

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Why they chose this property

This cottage and the one next door have been in the family since the early 1900's. As are many of the older cottages , it is a true conglomeration of the many generations who have loved it over the years. It is quirky and the complete antithesis of "HGTV" but offers a unique and tranquil setting with a fantastic private beach and dock hard to find along the lake today.

What makes this property unique

The cottage was originally built 1910 as a bunk room for a larger family cottage next door and over the years several additions /improvements have been added, though the vintage charm remains. The oldest part, we now call the front living room, opens onto a covered porch overlooking the lake. The original bunks were made of logs like the porch railings and were replaced years ago. We just can’t bring ourselves to eliminate them altogether. The kitchen with its wrap around windows, and small upstairs bedroom were added in the 30’s. The larger living/dining room in the back, added in the 70’s.

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English

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