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Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!

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Exterior detail
Just a 1 minute walk to the lake when you go out the front door!!
Room
Bathroom
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Watkins Glen, NY
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Watkins Glen International
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!

Best Location in town!!

Welcome to our beautiful vacation rental in Watkins Glen, NY! This stunning property is just one block away from the Seneca Lake harbor and is within walking distance to all the restaurants, shopping, and state park.

Our spacious vacation rental features three bedrooms and one bathroom, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with comfortable beds and linens. There is also plenty of storage space for your belongings.

The bathroom is modern and stylish, with a shower/tub combo, a vanity, and fresh towels provided for your convenience.

In the living area there is a large sofa and armchairs, as well as a flat-screen TV with smart TV capabilities (no cable), perfect for movie nights or relaxing after a long day of exploring.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook delicious meals during your stay, including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and all the necessary cookware and utensils. There is also a dining table that seats six people, perfect for enjoying meals together.

Outside, there is a lovely covered patio area, ideal for outdoor dining, or enjoy morning coffee while the rest are still sleeping. There is also private parking available for guests.

This vacation rental is ideally located just a short walk away from all the restaurants, shopping, and state park in Watkins Glen. You can easily explore the charming town on foot or take a short drive to visit the local wineries, breweries, and attractions in the surrounding area.

Book your stay at our vacation rental in Watkins Glen, NY today and experience all the beauty and charm that this wonderful town has to offer!

Property manager

William Bowers

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please start a load of towels. Not required but greatly appreciated!!
Please do not put coffee grains in the sink! Please dump them into the trash can!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Seneca Harbor and The Tasting Room 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 Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Tasting Room - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor! located?

Located in the heart of Watkins Glen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen State Park. The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our second stay at the purple house and we had a wonderful time. The location is quiet, and an easy walk to both the lake and the main street where most of the restaurants and stores are. The host is very nice and very responsive. The place had a lot of amenities as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This listing was completely false and disingenuous. We could not stay at the property, the smell from mold and septic was so bad. The third bedroom, per the listing, was a laundry room with a bed. The air conditioning was one window unit for the entire home, which made it hot and stuffy. We lifted the comforter to see hair on it, just plain gross. I had to go find a hotel after driving almost 5 hours and want my money back in full.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nan D.

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

Perfect location!

This ground-floor apartment (owner lives above) has an amazing location -- it's on a quiet street, but just one block from the harbor/waterfront, from the local park with summer concerts, and from the restaurant/shopping street. Watkins Glen State Park, the swimming beach, and two grocery stores are also walkable (within 1 mile). We barely used our car once we arrived. The host is very quickly responsive to questions. The apartment is in an older house typical of the neighborhood, and while not updated, it's generally functional and well-supplied. Two air-conditioners in the central main room cool the apartment fairly well even though the bedrooms don't have AC (fans are provided). The industrial-size washer and dryer are very handy. Some aspects could be improved, especially lighting -- some rooms are quite dark even with all lights on. Bedding is noticeably worn. Other characteristics of an older house (uneven floors, uneven/low ceilings) might bother some people but not others. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

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

Perfect location.

Perfect location. Felt safe. Owner responds immediately with questions. As they state- the pictures depict the property. It is older but spotless. It is exactly what I needed and you can walk to everything! Charming neighborhood and town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fun time in Watkins.

This place has a great location. The neighborhood is safe and so quiet. All of the beds are very comfortable. The only drawback is that this is not the entire house. We were surprised there is an upstairs apartment. We did not see any mention of this in the narrative. The folks upstairs were quiet, so it was fine. Also, it stated there was a hot tub and sauna, which there were not. Not a big deal for us and we we still enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawson J.

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

Perfect and very homey place to stay

My group of friends needed a place to stay for a track day at Watkins Glen, and this place was 100% perfect. Plenty of parking both in the driveway and on the street. The house was really cozy and perfect to decompress after a full day of track driving. Bill was very thorough in his communication and was very accommodating. I will not hesitate to book this place again for my annual track day or any other stays in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Weekend of the Falls

Great location for wine tasting and hiking to see the beautiful waterfalls in the area. Convenient location and ability to walk to lake and to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

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

Lakeside wanderings

We needed a place to stay close to family in a local town. We booked a long weekend to start our spring break and had a fun, yet relaxing time. We found a poker set in the house and played every night (all beginners, but we had so much fun)! We walked to the pier and enjoyed local places for coffee and pastries. We ventured to Ithaca as well and hiked the trails there at Taughanock Park as well as Watkins Glen State Park. This couldn’t be more convenient and the house has many lovely, homey touches. William is quick to respond with any questions (often within one minute) and was flexible and accommodating. We hope to stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Great Place!

Great place. Very spacious and good location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina V., Bloomingburg

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

Cute purple house

Perfect location! Short walk to the lake, short drive to the wineries and the gorge. House is old but cosy, we enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tina B.

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

Felt unsafe

We arrived at 7:30 pm and walked out at 7:40.pm We felt unsafe! Pulled into drive and no lights at all to gain access. Opened door and house has mildew odor. No light switches inside door to find our way around and very few in other rooms. No privacy window coverings in kitchen, most of the windows that had curtains were sheer and anyone could see in because we could see right thru them!. Also the living room blinds were broken and anyone walking by could see in. Kitchen door also no window covering and locks also not strong, we just really felt unsafe! I am sorry to put this on my review I tried to email you first but not able. Our party had 2 adult males and 2 adult women, we live in rural Central PA and we did not feel safe staying here which has to say something. We ended up traveling home! I understand this home is yours and your neighborhood we are not from the area so we don't know our surroundings. I have never put a negative review, not sure I will ever use Vrbo again. . I wish you the best of luck.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Location and charm

Location is perfect: about a block from Seneca Lake and the busiest part of town. Even so it was quiet (at least in October). The house was very clean and the host responsive. My friends and I enjoyed our stay. It has the quirks inherent in older homes (eg, some rooms oddly shaped); as long as you find that charming you will love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at the purple house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W., United States

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

Great place

A friend and I only stayed one night in this cute little place on our way to a weekend retreat. We both loved it and will definitely be back. The house has a lot of character which makes the stay even more special. The house and property were clean and inviting. We didn’t use much besides a couple of beds and the bathroom/shower but what we did use was clean and comfortable. The property is within walking distance to downtown which is very convenient. The host was super responsive and helpful when asking for recommendations for sights and restaurants on our trip. I highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Excelsior

Very pleasant place to stay! I’d recommend it to others. Centrally located to the downtown and harbor. Peaceful neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

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

One night stay in Watkins Glen

Super close to everything and the accommodations were just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne C.

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

Great Location

We had a wonderful stay…..great location can walk to everything in downtown Watkins. Loved sitting outside. Very comfortable beds. Bill is very attentive ….Great location for wineries as well !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D., Pennsylvania

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

Great Location, Very Comfortable

A really great spot for a long weekend! We were able to walk easily to the park and to our meals and the property itself was roomy, clean, and comfortable. The beds were great and the air conditioning was astonishing - I didn't know a window unit could work that well. I was surprised at how much we enjoyed spending time in the outdoor space. My only tip: don't forget to bring a hair dryer - it was the only thing I missed while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location!

My family had a great stay at the purple house! Perfect location, two blocks to the lake and to the shops in town! Beds are very comfortable, it was nice to have the kitchen to make breakfast, and room to hang out outside. Bill is very responsive to questions and provided recommendations of local events going on, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiera Z.

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

Very nice/clean home

Didn’t realize we were renting out just the bottom portion of the home but there was still more than enough room. Very clean. Walked to breakfast and some shopping. Very easy to find the purple home. Bill was very nice to communicate with! Will definitely rent again when we come to the area! Thanks Bill for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Girl’s Getaway Weekend

The purple house is the ideal location. You can see Seneca Lake from the property and downtown Watkins Glen is 2 blocks away. So close to Tobey’s Donuts! It is an old house with lots of character. Kitchen is fully stocked and was perfect for us to cook several meals. Beds are very comfortable. Outdoor space allowed us to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. We reached out to the owner several times prior to our trip with planning questions. He responded promptly and thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura F.

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

Location, location, location!

The purple house was well stocked and roomy enough for our 4 adult visitors! We barely moved the car out of the driveway, as downtown Watkins Glen was just a short walk away! Very pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi G.

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

Close to all

Easy walk to lake and everything in town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Purple Gem

We had a great stay at the purple house! William was easy to communicate with and the house was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect…walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and the marina. Not to mention the mattresses at the house are by far the most comfortable we have ever slept on in a rental. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by William Bowers

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Languages:

English