Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View

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Clifftop, a luxury retreat, one of the most unique properties in the Finger Lake

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4134.7 sq m

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Dryer
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Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Burdett, NY

Watkins Glen Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Seneca Harbor
‪3 min drive‬
Watkins Glen State Park
‪3 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Rookery North

1 King Bed

Bedroom Rookery South

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom North Rookery

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom South Rookery

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spend a night, a weekend or a week at one of the most unique properties in all of the Finger Lakes. Clifftop is a 20 acre paradise, with unforgettable Sunset, Seneca Lake, and village views. Perched atop a bluff and high above the lake, enjoy your very own private compound, only 1 mile from the center of Watkins Glen, at the gateway to the east Seneca Lake wine trail. Hike along thousands of feet of clifftop trails, then descend into a magnificent gorge with several waterfalls, flanked by hemlock, periwinkle, and stone formations.

Take an hour or a day; relax within this private natural paradise. Hike back up to the many cliff top nature trails and take in the bee balm, shaded canopy, and daily visits by the bald eagles and osprey that inhabit our area. Or "stay put." Kick back on the deck or lawn directly in front of your room. Sun bathe, nap, or simply enjoy the sailboats, western bluffs, and village below. The Rookery, our upper level hemlock lodge, has 2 king bedrooms(one is a suite) each with deluxe bath, including 6' soaker tub and shower. The full kitchen and entry room provide plenty of elbow room, and 3 patio doors lead to the 50' x 9' deck, located 200' above the lake, below. The large kitchen has quartz counters, all new appliances, lovely maple wood floors. Large glass fireplace. A short distance from your back door is a beautiful view area with your own under the stars fire pit.

Property manager

Cindy Atwill

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

No children under 13

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The property is used periodically by family so booking dates are subject to changes.

Noncompliance to any of the house rules could result in forfeiting your refund

Some weekends/races/ event/holiday weekends require a longer stay

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Burdett

Located in Burdett, this holiday home is on a lake. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Watkins Glen Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Seneca Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Watkins Glen State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Castel Grisch Winery - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Watkins Glen International - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬8 min drive
‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Watkins Glen Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Watkins Glen State Park. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

16 Feb 2025

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

Wonderful!

We had the best time here! The view is amazing and the house was very clean and comfortable. Everything is new and perfect! Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

24 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful Property. Incredible hosts.

It's obvious that these hosts used to work in hospitality. The house is so well designed and furnished, including the kitchen for those who actually want to cook, which I did. Luxury baths, incredible view, birds, waterfalls and walking paths, gas fireplace. Very close to Watkins Glen and Seneca wine trail. There is some noise from cars going by below, but I'm super sensitive to those things and will still be going back because everything else is so amazing! - including the hosts themselves who gave me lots of privacy while being very accessible and friendly too.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David B.

23 Sept 2024

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

Great place but off the beatan path

Host was great and the days wonderful. A little difficult to locate and access.rooms and accommodations were very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

1 Oct 2024

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

Wine country

Very clean. Excellent location and very accommodating hosts. will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erich c.

1 Oct 2024

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

Impromptu Visit

Beautiful property, centrally located to all that Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake have to offer. Owners were great to work with, and they have a beautiful locations that offers a respite from the activity in town

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

2 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful views

Great home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

18 Oct 2024

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

Quiet luxury in idyllic setting -Highly Recommended

Cindy and Ed’s home was wonderfully comfortable with amazing views of Seneca Lake from the expansive deck. The Finger Lakes area is filled with unspoiled beauty including the 50+acres on which the home is located. Cindy and Ed are warm and welcoming hosts and offered helpful insights on area wineries, restaurants and hiking trails

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

12 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful house Excellent location Modern open concept with beautiful lake view Owners were very welcoming and accommodating Would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

8 June 2024

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

Seneca Lake retreat

A lovely place with an incredible view from every room! Great place to relax on the patio, close to good restaurants and wineries.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

30 July 2024

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

Amazing Lake Views

Cindy and Ed were great host. The house and location were great. Close to activities and amazing views of Lake Seneca. Highly recommend visiting the Watkins Glen State Park which has many beautiful waterfalls and views of the gorge. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

2 Nov 2024

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

Always Perfect

I've raved about this home, this property, this view, and especially these hosts many times before. They are, along with so many other factors -- the great location, the always spotless house, the comfortable beds, the privacy of the space, Cindy & Ed's incredible kindness and generosity -- the reason I stay here so often and am always eagerly awaiting my next time. As ever and always, highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

22 July 2023

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

Wonderful Destination

Had a fantastic stay! Cindy and Ed are fantastic hosts! Would recommend this beautiful lake view home for anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

25 July 2023

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

Lovely Seneca Lake

Great location. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Gorgeous lake view from very private property on mountainside. Well-furnished, clean, recently-updated house unit with some thoughtful gifts from hosts. Hosts were very welcoming and accommodating of our shifting check-in time, and supplied many extras. Will absolutely ask them about staying here the next time we visit the Glen, and would recommend their property to family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

8 July 2023

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

Great experience

Great location, friendly helpful hosts, amazing house! Thanks Cindy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

16 July 2024

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

Always Feels Like Home

The 5th time’s the charm — just like the first four. We’ve stayed at this property more than any other rental, for many reasons: the kind, generous, incredibly thoughtful hosts, Cindy and Ed; the quiet, private location; the incredible views of Seneca Lake from the whole-house-length deck; a layout with two master suites that doesn’t waste an inch and gives you everything you need in a vacation home. Can’t recommend this house, or these lovely hosts, highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

27 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful view on Seneca

Couldn’t have asked for more! Property was clean and Cindy was great to work with. Our first stay here, would definitely not hesitate to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rusty G., Houston

17 July 2018

Beautiful Spot!

We loved the Clifftop Resort on Seneca. It has everything you need with a lovely view of the lake. Ed and Cindy are wonderful hosts. Thanks again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

6 June 2024

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

Perfect Cliffside Retreat

This property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. We selected this property for three main reasons: separate bathrooms as we were traveling with another couple, proximity to Watkins Glen State Park and the balcony views. Everything was perfect during our stay. Cindy, the owner, was very welcoming when we arrived and even provided us with a bottle of local wine, dinner recommendations and passes to local wineries. The property itself was clean and well equipped with everything that one would need for the weekend. The views from the balcony were great and super relaxing to watch the sunset. I would definitely be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

spunknit

21 Sept 2024

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

Amazing Lake Views

View of the lake is amazing. However, the main road runs down the hill from the unit, so there will be traffic noise all the time. The unpaved driveway to the unit could be challenging for some vehicles. The unit is well appointed, well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms and a comfortable bed. The couches were uncomfortable and could be updated. The owners live below the unit. Cindy and Ed were very friendly and even left some tasty local craft beer in celebration of our anniversary! We loved the area and will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., La Pine

26 July 2023

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

Seneca Lake

The house is located on a bluff above Seneca Lake with an outstanding view. It had all the comforts of home. Cindy was a great host, helping with winery and restaurant recommendations. We will definitely come back next time we are in the FLX region.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gina and Angelo P.

15 Aug 2024

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

Amazing property with views

The property is beautiful and everything you needed was supplied. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and very clean. The view was amazing. I would caution the driveway is very steep and rocky, and the turn in was difficult. My only complaint was that it is not a private retreat, the owners stay in the garage and in the basement in the evenings, the spotlight comes on so enjoying that back deck is not private. There is also construction as a new house is being built. Otherwise, we were not bothered by the owners at all But it is misleading.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore C.

21 Aug 2023

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

Race day

Hidden and private

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

A Koren T.

16 Aug 2021

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

Best view of Seneca lake

The pictures don’t do this property justice! It’s very spacious, has great amenities, comfy beds and spectacular views of Seneca lake! Cindy and Ed were great hosts and very accessible! They provided us with all the tools for the charcoal grill and wood for the fire pit! It was too hot for us to use the pit, but we sat by it anyway to enjoy the views!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

28 June 2023

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

Watkins Glen Cottage

This is my best ever experience. The owners were SUPER nice. The property was clean and exactly as advertised. The owners assisted with my mom who is older and has some mobility challenges. The cottage was well stocked - there were ample towels and little things we forgot, like ziploc bags. I highly recommend. Jim from Texas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Atwill

We developed Clifftop on Seneca because we love the friendships and connections we've made during our 20 years in the hospitality business, and we enjoy sharing the incredible beauty of our Clifftop retreat.

Why they chose this property

Totally private, romantic retreat with unrivaled Seneca Lake and sunset views. The property features 20 acres of accumulately maintained forest/view trails and a stunning waterfall-filled gorge.

What makes this property unique

Totally updated high end accommodation feature gourmet kitchen with large bedrooms, fireplace, and expansive lake view deck.

Languages:

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Rookery North

Bedroom Rookery South

2 bathrooms

Bathroom North Rookery

Bathroom South Rookery

Spaces

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