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This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities!

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Exterior
Driveway in to your secluded setting!
Connected to the Sugar Hill State Forest
Large Covered front Porch with Seating and Yard Games
Primary Living Room with Flat Screen TV and Basic Cable

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11147.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Watkins Glen, NY
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Watkins Glen International
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities!

Your retreat awaits on 13 acres of rolling property nestled in the woods...attached to the State Forest! Ranch property features tasteful, rustic updates with a modern twist! Open living, dining, kitchen, and sitting rooms provides plenty of entertaining space for all your guests! Kitchen is fully equipped and opens to the Living room with basic cable and Wi-Fi. 4 Bedrooms and 1.5 Bathroom (2 Queen Bedrooms, 1 Bedroom with 1 Double Bed, and 1 Bedroom with 1 twin bed). Full Bathroom is modern and all new with tub/shower combo with dual shower heads. Distant views of Lamoka and Waneta Lakes from the sitting area. Gas grill is available for your use.
13 Acre property for hiking or continue on to the State Forest Land that is attached.
Racing Fan? Located just 10miles from Watkins Glen International Speedway.
Want to Spend the Day at the Lake? Take your pick from Seneca, Lamoka, Waneta, and Keuka Lakes as they are all centrally located.
Have a Camper? There is plenty of space for you to bring your motor home!

Property manager

Stacey Parrish, Property Manager Cabins to Castles on Seneca Real Estate
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet Deposit required. Horse Friendly Property!
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Keuka Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Farm Sanctuary - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Castel Grisch Winery - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 21 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 23 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waneta Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪A & Aa-Frame - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Checkered Flag, Private Sports Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lost & Found Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This 13 Acre Retreat is Central to Finger Lakes Activities! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lamoka Lake, Watkins Glen State Park and Waneta Lake. Castel Grisch Winery and Watkins Glen International are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Matthew S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend Birthday Bummer

Looked forward to this stay as pictures showed a nice cabin setting, then I arrived. Message prior to stay said two house keys, only found one. Outside looked nothing like the picture, gutters falling off. Inside was musty, porch carpet ripped apart, beer cans left on porch, urine in the toilet, grass on couch, broken recliners.Dirty bathrooms, broken fixtures, used adult diapers found behind dresser. Absolutely disgusting! Left message for property manager and received no call back. Do not stay here! No property maintenance whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa P.

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

Cozy farmhouse for our group family visit.

Home was a perfect fit for our group of 8 adults. Our only complaint was it was not very clean but we enjoyed ourselves anyway. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey G.

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

Wonderful Cabin of Isolation

This cabin is not fancy, but it's perfect if you are looking for a place that is very isolated. It was very quiet and peaceful on the large wooded property; however, it was not too far away from everything. It is clean, with more than enough space for 6+ people. The front deck is great to sit on and enjoy a drink at night, and the location is so far in the woods that the view of the stars at night are AMAZING! Only negative is horrible cell phone reception, and slow internet speed, but if you are there looking for fast internet, you are there for the wrong reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn G.

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

Review from bachelorette weekend

Myself and 5 friends stayed at this property during a bachelorette weekend. It was a quiet rural location and close to 5 different wineries we were able to visit. The area was spacious and comfortable. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Marcellus, NY

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

Great for Family Gathering

Thankful to have such a great place to gather with extended family. Lots of space inside and out, serene location! Close enough to Watkins Glen for activities and restaurants. Great fun playing games outside and campfires.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

40th birthday with wine tour !

The house was perfect for our group of 11! We enjoyed the porch and yard for games with a lot of laughs ! I was worried about the driveway but with two entrances it worked perfect for the limo bus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee Z.

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

Friends and family get together

We had 10 members of our group staying here for a long weekend. 10 adults would have been tight but with 4 kids we were able to make use of couches and all adults got beds. The home is small but well laid out to accommodate a large group. Markers for the driveway with the address as in the summer both are quite hidden by the bushes. Several window AC units kept it comfortable in the 95+ degree weekend weather. We would consider it again for a similar event.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Louise P.

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

Everything was good except for one thing

4 stars because prior to the trip I asked if the grill's gas would be filled and was told I didn't have to worry, but when we got there the grill had no gas. The house itself was very nice and as listed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tana G.

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

Was very easy, owner answered questions promptly

Was nice, gas grill didn’t work , as promised, and extremely hard to find, no landmarks and gps didn’t agree with location… we had to ask a neighbor where it was, but the place was clean, and who we expected
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Sugar Hill State Forest

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Honesdale, USA

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

Perfect out of town get away

We were a group of 3 couples who came up to the Watkins Glen area for a kid-free weekend. This house was great! Only a short drive to hiking at Watkins Glen & lots of wineries. The house was perfect to make meals for 6 & be able to stay out of the rain & play games on the covered porch. We loved it so much, we'd like to make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole A.

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

Wonderful cabin

Location was great. It was close to both lakes we visited this weekend. Check in was great. Beds were comfortable. The only thing I noticed was the dog hair in the refrigerator and the smell in the freezer from having the door closed when the freezer is turned off. Otherwise the cabin was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

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

A great family getaway

My family and I rented this home foranlr day weekend, and we really enjoyed our stay. We were a total of 8 adults and 1 dog, and we had plenty of room without feeling cramped. There were tons of extra blankets, pillows, and towels which was nice. The house was clean overall, but we had to clean the fridge and toilets as soon as we arrived. The property was beautiful and was in a great location to go hiking and/or town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Close to Farm Sanctuary

kind of rustic but plenty of room for six or more people to gather and cook and eat and visit Farm Sanctuary
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Family vacation

The house and property were perfect for a fun family get together! We were mostly outside or on the porch. The porch was big and had games There was a fire pit and we had campfires in the evening. We went to Watkins glen to hike the gorge twice and went to the beach. House was cool and comfortable. We liked the privacy of being in the country. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

john l.

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

Great location for hiking

The house has its own road..so not near any other houses The Sugar hill state forest is directly south of the property. There is a decent horse trail leading into the forest. The six nation trails in the forest are quite nice, with lean-tos and many small streams
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Spent a weekend here with some girl friends for my birthday, and this place was wonderful to stay at. The house was very clean, comfortable and welcoming. It was an easy drive to Seneca Lake and with the fall foliage, the view of the lake from the house was stunning. The property owner was easy to contact and responsive to any questions I had. On the description it is listed under amenities that there is a spa/whirlpool, but there was not one in the house (not sure if b/c of COVID), however, this did not impact the quality of our time spent there. Would 100% stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agnes T.

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

Farm house

Clean, nice, cozy house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Very Clean and Comfortable

This house was exactly as advertised in the photos. It was clean, comfortable, roomy, and check-in was easy. The location is really out in the middle of nowhere, but I expected that. The property manager was easy to reach and responsive to my questions.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

4th of July

We all enjoyed our stay at the property. Everything was clean. The place was very comfortable. It was very hot and humid the day we arrived, and when we walked in, the whole place was nice and cool. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paige K., Leechburg

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

Great Weekend!

Pictures don't do it justice. Very spacious, clean, and accommodating for 11 girls. We came for a bachelorette party for 2 nights and had a great time! An easy drive to seneca lake. Stacey was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Very enjoyable and peaceful

Renting was very easy.The cabin is much nicer than the pictures

10/10 Excellent

Justine B.

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

Would Stay Again

This was perfect for our needs. We had 6 adults/1 child and pets were an option as well. Everyone had a place to sleep and the open concept of the kitchen and living spaces made a good entertaining atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating available as well. The house was very clean and had anything you could need. Word of caution for others. Check the satellite view of the address to help find it. The only downside was the the GPS tells you you've arrived near a neighbors home and the driveway looks like a private dirt road. We were hesitant to go down it in case we had the wrong one. All worked out though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

nancy s., Smithtown New York

We love to stay here! So close to things we like to do. The house has everything we need.

Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Quaint, clean house in a lovely private setting.

Everything was as advertised. Nice spacious home and very clean. Property is very well kept and you felt like you were in your own little world in the private secluded setting. Would love to go back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Parrish, Property Manager Cabins to Castles on Seneca Real Estate

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