Location: Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, USA (6 Miles North of Watkins Glen off Rte14(West Side of Seneca)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Den, 5 Baths (Sleeps 16-18)
Keywords: House
The Lake House is a restored 1880's farmhouse that is nestled on the western slope of Seneca Lake. During the off season it is used as a Bed and Breakfast. It is very private, surrounded by woods and garden, on 10 acres of land in the midst of The Seneca Wine Trail as well as the growing chocolate and cheese trails.
If combined with the cottage (#231064) it makes a nice haven that is especially amenable for reunions and family gatherings. Many activities to keep you busy on and off the property. In addition to a canoe and two kayaks there is a firepit on the beach. There is swimming and fishing off the dock.
The large front porch is great for lounging,socializing, eating and otherwise taking in your surroundings.
Please refer to the Lake House website for more photos.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Individual ac and heating in all bedrooms.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : Fireplace is electric Dimplex unit.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 4 queen and 1 convertible queen
- Double Bed : 1 double
- Twin/Single Bed : 6 twins
- Convertible Bed : 1 queen convertible sofa bed
- Crib : 1 portable crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : There are tvs in the living room, 1st fl bedrm/den, kitchen,and 3rd fl bedrm
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Tables available for eating in the kitchen as well as the dining room.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Cuisinart, kitchenaid mixer, 2 coffeemakers,belgian waffle iron,wolf duel fuel convection stove
- Refrigerator : Leibarr french door,2 drawer freezer
- Dishwasher : Asko 3 tier
- Microwave : microwave/convection oven
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : On the west side of the house there is a fire pit and table with chairs.
- Lanai : There is a front porch the length of the house which is great for meals (portable table available) and lounging
- View/Location
- Lakefront : The house is setback approx. 500 ft. In full foliage the view can be partially obstructed. There is a wooded walk to the lakefront. There is 380+ lake frontage with dock and boatlift. There are 76 steps to the lake. A toilet is available at the beach.
- Lake View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Mainland US
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hammock, ceiling fans in the bedrooms,lawn games (crochet, badminton, bocce ball). Several of the rooms have iphone/ipod docks. All bedrooms have CDplayers/radio/alarm clocks.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pet(s) must be approved. There is a $10/day fee and exta cleaning fee
- Kid Friendly : Children are welcome but there are many antiques in the house. There are also ravines as well as the lakefront on the property so children need to be supervised at all times
- Smoking Not Allowed : Outside cigarette debris needs to be removed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There is a scenic railroad and 60+ wineries, Amish market, car races and race car driving lessons, Corning Glass Museum, Mark Twain's Home, state parks with waterfalls, college towns of Geneva and Ithaca nearby
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak:6/24-9/03/12 wkly(sun-sun)$3450+4%tax(sleeps 14 w/o 3rd fl ste),w/3rd fl$3850
$525-575+tax/night (3 night min) if there is a wkly cancellation
OffPeak:wkly $2400w/2nd fl,$2800w/3rdfl,$450-500/nt(2 nt min/3nt min for holidays)
Linens provided.NOT TOWELS.
cleaning fee $175 w/2nd fl, $200 w/3rd fl , w/pet(s)+$10/pet/day.
House+cottage discounted rate peak-wkly $4900+4%tax+cleaning fees
security deposit $500
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Idyllic Lakeside Victorian Farmhouse
Year Purchased: 1991
Why the Owner Chose Watkins Glen
We live and work nearby but coming to the lake gives me an instant feeling of "being away from it all". It allows me to take mini vacations as needed!
Owner's Map of Watkins Glen
This is a photo of family and myself enjoying breakfast on the porch. This is my favorite activity at the Lake House!
Property Photos
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- The Lake House in early spring viewed from the south lawn - Watkins Glen Lake Side Vacation Home
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- Limited view of the living room (fireplace and other seating not shown) - Watkins Glen Lake Side Vacation Home
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- Dining room.Table extends to seat 12, other table available - Watkins Glen Lake Side Vacation Home
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- Path leading to front of house and porch
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- Ducks sunning on dock
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- A view of the kitchen as you are walking in from the dining room.
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- Viewing the kitchen clockwise.
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- Antique gas stove in the kitchen that serves as storage for baking dishes etc.
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- Den/downstairs bedroom with trundle in lower right corner.
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- Queen sofa couch in den/downstair bedroom.
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- Landing area in third floor suite.
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- West side of third floor suite.
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- The Clementine room. It shares a bath with the Regina room.
Traveler Reviews (5)
Comfortable, relaxing, and filled with charm
Guest: Vickie F
(Hummelstown, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/25/11
We rented this entire house for a 4 day getaway birthday party. We were a party of six couples. The house lends itself to multiple couples as most of the bedrooms have their own bathrooms. The antiques compliment the style of the home. But there's nothing antique about the kitchen! It is a top-notch cook's dream-fully equipped with quality appliances. Plus there is a nice yard for all kinds of outdoor fun. The manager of the property met us when we arrived and went over details that we should know. She was accomodating to some of our unique requests and was accessible by phone if we needed her. The house is within walking distance from a couple of wineries (but it's a hike up a big hill to get to the main road!) It does have waterfront property that also requires a hike down lots of steps but it's worth the trip! The canoe and kayaks are fun. Two firepits and the wrap around porch made meals lots of fun. We had a blast!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Absolutely gorgeous
Guest: Jessica
(Alexandria, Va.)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
We had an absolutely blissful weekend here in June. The house is on a large, rolling lot with a pretty view, and it's a long but doable walk to the lake. Even on a rainy day, the house is really idyllic - we sat on the porch and watched it rain. It's a short drive to several wineries, and you can kayak in the lake. There's a fire pit out back if you're interested in making stores. The proprietess was very thoughtful and kind. It's a beautiful, spacious property and very charming. Lots of antiques, so it's probably not ideal for pets or children. Still, we would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Julie Kuhns
(East Aurora, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/10
The Bed & Breakfast was beautiful and very warm and comfortable. Everything we needed was there, including beautiful sunsets and sunrises. A group of my friends and I stayed during December - it was a wonderful mini-vacation. Very close to the wineries, which made for a fun weekend! Thanks Maureen! I hope to be back next year!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/09
The house was perfect for our Rehersal Dinner. We prepared all the food there for about 65 people and with the porch and large lawn there was plenty of room. We stayed for a full week and enjoyed the quiet beauty of the lake house.
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Guest: Luke Parsons
(Toronto, ON)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09
Review Submitted: 08/02/09
We just had a family reunion at the Lake House B&B for 16 people. We had a fantastic time - beautiful home, the porch is excellent for spending time in a quiet atmosphere and the large yard is great for games. Would recommend renting both the Lake House and Cottage for large groups as they have very different flavors that compliment each other - one rustic adventure with a view, the other casual elegance. Highly recommended.
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