Location: Geneva, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (Located between Rochester and Syracuse off Interstate RT 90)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Lake House
Welcome to "Taste of Serenity" a beautiful year round home located on Edgewood Beach, a private paved lane way on the North East shore of Seneca Lake! We are located just 6 miles from Geneva, 30 miles from Watkins Glen ,and 45 minutes to Rochester or Syracuse .With its amazing sunsets, relaxing atmosphere, located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, "Taste of Serenity" is just the escape you are looking for !! Taste of Serenity is a privately owned and managed rental property with no hidden or extra fees. Please see our renters reviews to see what others have to say.
A cozy well kept two bedroom home (1 queen bed, 2 twins), a fully equipped eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, large island which seats four, and houses a washer and dryer. Dishes, pots, pans and more are provided, the bathroom includes a bathtub with shower. The decor was inspired by our beautiful vineyards and wineries which are close by and are one of the many main attractions to this area.
The living room/dining room has a queen sofa sleeper, chair, entertainment center, and coffee table on one end and a beautiful oak dining room table to seat six on the other end.
The enclosed porch overlooking the lake has a futon and chair on one end for reading or napping, and a table and chairs on the other end for eating or playing cards and games. Adirondack chairs and a picnic table are available for your convenience to enjoy the beautiful view of Seneca Lake!
The partially shaded 55 foot private beach is stocked with a 17 foot canoe, a two man kayak,a 12' kayak, a 9.5' kayak, a 12ft row boat, paddle boat, fire pit, and a 60 ft. long aluminum dock with a 12x12 ft. deck on the end. Nearby marinas are available for boat rentals , docks or slips.
Please note the dock will be put in the water when weather permits in the spring and removed before cold weather in the fall.
The large backyard,55 feet wide by 500 feet deep is perfect for yard games and also has a fire pit for roasting marshmallows!! Edgewood Beach is inter connected to Kime Beach and Pastime Park Beach which is nice to walk or bike with little to no traffic.
Come spend a relaxing week or two enjoying beautiful Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes area with a "Taste of Serenity!".We have fully booked the last four years so reserve your week early!!!! Please read our reviews from past renters.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Room for three cars in driveway and parking area also room for boat or utility trailer on site.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Pack n play
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Cell Phone : To call 911 only
- Other Amenities
- Dishes, Queen bed, Two Twin Beds, Futon,17' Canoe, Two-Man Kayak, a 12' kayak, a 9.5' kayak, a Paddleboat,Row boat, Picnic Table, Outdoor Chairs, No smoking in the house and sorry but no pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Outlet Shopping, Wine Tours,swimming, And Just Plain RELAXING !!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Pre-Season ... April !,- June 23, 2012 .. $225 / night or $800/week.
Peak-Season .. June 23,- 2012-Sep 1, 2012 .........$1300/week.
Wine Season .. Sep 1, 2011-Nov 17, 2012 ...... ..$225 / night or $800/week.
Cashier check, Money order or cash is preferred payment method
Peak Season Per Week Only! Non peak season 2 night minimum
A Rental week is Saturday to Saturday in at 2pm out at 10am
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
I am a stay at home grandmother who loves to shop and decorate. Mike is a technician at Verizon telephone in Geneva. We love to spend time with family on the lake or go for a ride on our motorcycle through the country side. We were both raised in this area and could not think of a better place to live and raise our two girls.
Why the Owner Chose Geneva
We have lived on the lake for twenty five years. When this home, five houses from ours went up for sale, we decided to buy it to rent out as a vacation home. We wanted to allow others to enjoy the lake as we have for a reasonable price. We have added toys every year to enjoy the water, we have added two kayaks this January. We have truly enjoyed meeting some wonderful new friends who are now regulars. Our goal is for you to have a great vacation and enjoy Seneca Lake. Our feed back from the first year has been all positive as you can see from our reviews from past renters. Come enjoy a Taste Of Serenity on Seneca Lake
The Unique Benefits of this House
Taste of Serenity is a great peaceful place in a older residential neighborhood. Located one mile off the main road means no traffic noise. The east side of the lake is the perfect side as the sun rises in the back yard and sets over the lake. The west wind over the lake most often provides a cooling breeze on those so hot summer days.
Property Photos
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- Kitchen with eat in island
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- Enclosed sun porch overlooking the lake, to nap, read or dine in.
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Traveler Reviews (33)
Peace and Serenity - June 11-18, 2011
Guest: Joan
(Latham, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
We spent a week at Taste of Serenity and hated to leave. The cottage is so clean and charming and well equipped. If we weren't sitting outdoors on the adirondack chairs enjoying the lake while sipping local wines, we were on the back porch admiring the view or eating or reading or playing games. The location is just perfect, you have easy access to the wineries, to the lake, and to the villages. At the bottom of the steps leading to the dock Kathy and Mike provided a canoe, kayak, paddleboat, chairs, and a fire pit. We sat on the dock with our feet in the water but passed on the boats. Instead, we visited Seneca Falls, Geneva, Canadaigua, Penn Yan, Trumansburg, Hammondsport and found wonderful places to eat in each of them. Having grown up in Philadelphia, we had to try downtown Geneva's Mac's Philly Cheese Steak. It was served on an "Amorosa" roll, imported daily from Philly. It was just like Jim's in South Philly. Uncle Joe's also in Geneva was a great place where we met some great people, including a childhood neighbor of Jim Bayheim. And I would have to say the best wines were the ones tasted right down the road at Zugibe's. We are already talking about coming back to Taste of Serenity in the fall of 2013 when we will all be retired. ...Len and Joan, Latham, NY
Owner response:Thank you for the nice compliments Joan!! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family! Mike & I are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Zugibe's is a Great Winery & one of our Favorites!! So glad you enjoyed their wine as we do!!!! There is definitely more to see and do in the Finger Lakes, we hope you will come back in the future! We enjoy sharing our little "Taste of Serenity", especially with nice people like you!! You are Welcomed Back Anytime!!!! Enjoy your summer! Kathy & Mike
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Terrific week at Taste of Serenity
Guest: Carol
(Clidton Springs, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
My family enjoyed a relaxing and restorative week at this property. We used the kayak, rowboat, canoe and paddleboat. The sunsets were breathtaking. The property was clean and well maintained and we found everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and worry free. The home is close to the Wegmans in the City of Geneva which made food shopping a pleasure. When we could bring ourselves to leave the dock, we visited wineries on the east side of the lake and did a cheese tasting at the Cowlick creamery near Lodi on Rte 414. We would especially recommend Damiani Wine cellars in Hector. The pourers were very personable and the wines were excellent. We ate a delicious dinner one evening at Port's Grille on the west side of the lake. The owners of the cottage own two delightful golden labs who became our companions for the week. We have already recommended this cottage to a number of our friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Ideal Summer Home
Guest: Brian & Barb
(Monroe, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/17/10
We enjoyed "Taste of Serenity" for four peaceful days and nights in June 2010. We have stayed in a variety of other private rental homes before but none with this amazing level of hospitality! In addition, the cottage had everything we needed and more, it was very clean and attractively furnished and the kayak and paddle boat provided for some incredible sunset pictures. The location was perfect for us. Thank-you Kathy and Mike for a wonderful vacation and for being such welcoming people. Warm Regards, Brian, Barb and Kelsey
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A great place to spend a weekend or a week
Guest: PTKW
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/10
We recently visted Taste of Serenity for a long weekend getaway. The cottage itself is very nice and has some great features. The kitchen is nice, the living room and dining room are big and the sunroom out back is the best part. The view is amazing and it is very easy to grab a nap on the comfy furniture. The yard is great and the lake access is very good. The little beach and the dock are great. Mike and Kathy provided us with a canoe, rowboat, paddle boat and kayak, so getting out on the water was a breeze. The swimming off the dock is great as the lake bottom is sandy/rocky and had no weeds. Overall I would have to say that this cottage was my favourite. We have now been vacationing in the Finger Lakes for 4 years and this cottage is by far the best. We will definitely return and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. Thanks again Kathy and Mike!
Owner response:Thank You Paul, Kristin, Matt and Lauren It is because of our wonderful guests that we enjoy sharing our little peace of Heaven !!! You all make it worthwhile! It was a pleasure meeting you, and we hope to have you again soon. Although, in the (recommended for part) we do not allow pets we like to keep our lake home allergy free for our guests and welcome families and groups of all ages.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities.
Guest: Pete & Fran
(Selinsgrove, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09
Review Submitted: 10/15/09
Comment Text: We spent a wonderful week at Taste of Serenity. We couldn't have chosen a better spot. Kathy thought of everything to make it like home with the decor and a fully supplied kitchen. We found the cottage warm,comfortable and extremely clean, the best place to spend a week "away from it all". We hope to get back somtime in the warm weather so we can use the lake. But if you need a place to "hole in" in rainy weather, this was the place. A wonderful week.
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Guest: Catherine25
(Marion, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/03/09
Review Submitted: 10/03/09
Our family stayed in the Taste of Serenity vacation home in July 2009. The house was the perfect size for our family of four. Our children, ages 11 and 4, thoroughly enjoyed the kayak and paddleboat. The house itself also has spaces for quiet moments- adirondack chairs outside to the screened in porch overlooking the lake. We prepared two meals/day in the house and I was able to find everything I needed in the kitchen. The location of the house was well situated for the many places and attractions we visited during our time in the Finger Lakes. We look forward to our next visit to Finger Lakes, and when we come, we will definitely stay at Taste of Serenity again.
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Guest: Bonnie and Peter
(Buffalo,ny)
Date of Stay: 09/30/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/09
It was because of all the nice comments that we stayed at Taste of Serenity.It is the nicest place we have ever been to. Already have reservations for next year.The house is so clean and beautiful. All kind of reading material . Four different boats,a long dock and a campfire area right at lake edge.Sunsets are amazing and you feel like home only better.Always something to do. Thank you Kathy and Mike for making it such a wonderful retreat. See you next year. Pete and Bonnie 9/12/09
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Guest: Mary Jane Driscoll
(Warrenton, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/09
We had a wonderful week at "Taste of Serenity", The area is so beautiful, the lake is beautiful and lots of fun. Kathy made us feel very welcome and was available anytime we needed help or advice. We plan to go back next summer! This is a wonderful, comfortable and beautiful little house. It has everything you need to feel at home away from home!! We loved it!!!
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Guest: Patty & Keith Miller
(Horseheads, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09
Review Submitted: 08/16/09
August 2009 - "Taste of Serenity" is comfortable, clean, and beautifully located on Seneca Lake. Lots of extra touches by the owners made our stay very special including fresh flowers, chocolates on the pillows and a bottle of wine, to name a few. We had a perfectly relaxing and fun week at Kathy & Mike's lake front home. Count us in as return customers!
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Guest: George and Diane Keep
(Sanford, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/13/09
Review Submitted: 08/13/09
We enjoyed our week on Seneca Lake. "Taste of Serenity" is a nicely decorated, well equipped and furnished cottage in a very peaceful setting. We moved from Central New York 3 years ago, and this was a great location to visit family and friends. Our daughter and grandchildren came to visit almost everyday, and even my 92 year old aunt came for a day. Also, had great fun using the paddle- boat, kayak and rowboat. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant. George & Diane Keep Sanford, North Carolina
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