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Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

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Welcome to Cliff House
Cliff House
Deck overlooking the lake
Living Room
Living room with electric fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Hector, NY
  • Wagner Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

This cottage is nestled at the end of the lane, below the vineyards and farm meadows, beside the lake. Three bedrooms offer queen size beds in two of the bedrooms and a double bed in the third bedroom. A modern kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a drip coffee maker, dishes, serving ware and a full complement of pots and pans to serve homestyle meals; including paper products, bottled drinking water and spices. Games, books, internet and TV, provide entertainment. The outdoor grill delivers delicious meals on the deck overlooking the lake. Enjoy the solitude and gorgeous views from the deck and living area windows. A newly built staircase leads to your private beach. Cliff house sits above the lake on an ancient shale cliff. Sturdy railings surround the deck and overlook areas, however, always supervise children at all times for safety. You may use our two kayaks, a canoe, life jackets, dock and beach chairs. The beach has a fire pit for evening campfires.

Property manager

Elisabeth Smith, Paul DeLaney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cottage on cliff. Railings deck overlook areas.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Cayuga Lake, while WeBeTilin' Studios and Arts Center of Yates County are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wagner Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 33 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Fingerlicks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Standing Stone Vineyards and Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards. Penguin Bay Winery and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liane D.

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

Relaxing

It was nice to be on the water and close to wineries and restaurants since that was the reason for going!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

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

Perfect weekend with the family

Really enjoyed the property and the neighborhood. No complaints, only appreciation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Cottage

Cozy cottage overlooking Seneca Lake. Had everything we need in good location. Overall though a little pricy for late October but since splitting cost with another couple was manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg K.

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

Good and comfu

Great location and awesome amenitied
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful location and hosts

We spent most of a week here during a gorgeous autumn. Most of the time was spent hiking, visiting local wineries and cideries, plus a memorable trip to the Corning Museum of Glass. The hosts were friendly and available. The house was perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

The best time!

Paul and Betsy’s cottage was the best place we e stayed in 12 yrs of coming to the FLX. Comfortable spaces, amazing dock and fire pit area and great views on the deck. Perfect location to hot spots like Lucky Hare and Scale House. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Fall Getaway Weekend

Met friends here for a long wine and football weekend. Could not have found a better location. The view from the deck, the firepit by the lake, it was all so enjoyable! We felt so welcome from the minute we walked in. There is so much to see nearby, we are looking forward to coming back and exploring more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Delightful cottage!

This cottage was just the right size for our family. We enjoyed the view from the deck. It was very close to the rest of our other family for our reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Excellent location

Unfortunately the weather wasn't that nice, rainy and overcast until the day we left. Sun came up the last morning and we all wanted to stay longer. But this was a great place to stay. Roomy and clean.. close to multiple wineries and the other places we visited. the other places we visited.ot us to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

The perfect rental

I would only stay at this rental when I return to the Finger Lakes. Everything we needed was provide and inside is perfect, but the deck, both at the top of the cliff, and also at the bottom right on the lake are worth it all! Got to see beautiful sunsets from the deck. And great location to everything in the area - wineries, shopping, dining, water sports and boating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

The best view!

My second time staying here! Beautiful property, amazing view, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Outstanding!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was quiet and relaxing. The house was clean and welcoming. The views of the lake were breathtaking - especially the sunsets. We had great weather to enjoy the kayaks and canoe that were available. We can't wait to visit again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danika M.

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

Great Location

The house was perfect and had everything we needed! The view is wonderful and going down to the lakefront was so nice and peaceful. We felt very welcomed! The location is also wonderful. So close to so many great wineries, breweries and restaurants! Already looking forward to coming back and staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Mom & Daughters Weekend

The place was great, beautiful lake views, only complaint would be the amount of bugs inside and out, but, the home is in the woods, can’t really help that, but for 3 city girls it was a little much! I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paula S.

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

FLX newbies!

The host was extremely easy to communicate with, check in and out was seamless. The bottle of wine left for us was a thoughtful touch! Beautiful view of lake from the house. Lots of fun places to explore in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., Easton, USA

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

June Getaway

Relaxing trip to Lake Seneca in a home that is very secluded and private.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R.

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

beautiful location

not easy to find, but worth the effort. very nice property. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Sunset Spectacular!

Great home base! We loved staying at the Cliff House. It felt like home away from home. Wonderful first visit to the finger lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

M W.

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

Our Favorite Finger Lakes Cottage

Fabulous place! Secluded with a gorgeous view of the lake. Near all the wineries. Quiet, serene escape from the city. All the conveniences of home. Lovely hosts with great communication. We'll return again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Great location and great views of Seneca Lake

Property is well maintained and equipped with amenities for a country home...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

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

Finger Lake Getaway

We loved this house and it's proximity to lots of great attractions (Watkins Glen, Corning Glass Museum, Robert Treman State Park, Ithica/Cornell Botanical Gardens, and tons of wineries. The house was comfortable, with beautiful views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine J.

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

Lovely Get a way

Great place to stay! Although we are not wine drinkers the country side and vinyards were beautiful. We went to see a few waterfalls that were spectacular! It was cloudy the whole time we were there so sunshine would have been appreciated. Maybe have some kind of freshener in the house, would have helped the oders.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A., Berlin, MD

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

Beautiful cliff-top views

Perched high above the lake with lovely view and secluded beach. We had a lovely stay and no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

We loved it!!

The perfect home away from home with gorgeous views of Seneca lake, cozy living room with fireplace and view of the deck and lake. We can't wait to book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Peckville

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

Family trip

We totally enjoyed our visit. So quiet, peaceful. The view of the lake was amazing. Had plenty of room for the 3 of us and the kitchen was well stocked. Thank you for the bottle of wine, it was a nice surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Smith, Paul DeLaney

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We love our Seneca Lake adventures and have been vacationing at the cottage next door to the Cliff House for many years with our children and grandchildren. We are pleased to share this beautiful place with you and hope you will enjoy being our guests at Cliff House.

Why they chose this property

Cliff House was built in 1956 on property belonging to my grandparents. In fact, Cliff House sits on farmland that has been in my family for five generations. Seneca people first inhabited this land and built a village nearby. On a quiet night, legend claims, you can hear the drums of the Seneca across the water.

What makes this property unique

The view from the deck takes our breath away and we feel at peace; a perfect place for morning coffee, yoga or sipping wine.

Languages:

English

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