Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!

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A spacious kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a comfortable sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.
A red barn with a covered porch and a white deck.
A red house with a covered patio and a boat in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Himrod, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Miles Wine Cellars
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shaw Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Himrod, this cottage is on the waterfront. Oliver House Museum and WeBeTilin' Studios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torrey Ridge Winery and Miles Wine Cellars. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center, or consider a night out at Scale House Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Miles Wine Cellars - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Torrey Ridge Winery - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Prejean Winery - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Shaw Vineyard - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Rylee’s Place - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Off Leash Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sapalta At Plum Point Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice! on Dec 1, 2026 start from $441, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rapalee Retreat - Wine and Lake Lovers Take Notice! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Seneca Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Torrey Ridge Winery and Miles Wine Cellars. Shaw Vineyard and Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay!This home is beyond gorgeous!Perfect for a family or group of friends.Beautiful views all around and within minutes of several wineries.Highly recommend staying at Rapalee Retreat!! Thank you for sharing this place with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2026
Thank you for the amazing 10/10 review! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible stay at Rapalee Retreat. Between the beautiful views, space to gather, and nearby wineries, it truly makes for a special Finger Lakes getaway. We’re so glad you enjoyed it and hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, quiet area and a beautiful view from the front porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and location

Plenty of space for activities, a short drive from the water, and a beautiful view overlooking Seneca
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Rental!

Love this property - beautiful, spacious clean home inside and out. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2020
Thank you, JoAnne, for staying with us and for the 5-star review. We are thrilled you found the home comfortable and enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Finger Lakes soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a beautiful view!!

The house & property were both beautiful, we had such a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Finger Lakes Couples get away

Great super clean house! Perfect for two couples get away. Easy check in /out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you would definitely come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The house was clean and well maintained. Couldn’t have asked for a better location and view. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2021
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We loved this house. We had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice, very peay

Nice property very well maintained, great location. Everything we would want and needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a view that can’t be beat. Close to the lake and wineries. Easy check in! Plenty of toys for kids. Would recommend having a welcome basket with coffee as we got in late, and there is not a supermarket close.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, easy check-in, and family-friendly touches. We appreciate your suggestion about a welcome basket—such a thoughtful idea—and will be sure to share it with our team. We’d love to host you again for another Finger Lakes getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

birthday trio with friends

loved the location, had everything we needed. loved the firepit. we saw the northern lights when we there! great time, would recommend the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your friends. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Wine Weekend

This was our 2nd year staying here for a long weekend…it’s perfect. Great location to access all of the wineries, the house was very clean and spacious, and the fire pit is a perfect way to end the day. We plan on being back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

Clean, good location and accurate to the listings Great morning sunrise with view of lake Seneca. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2021
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Over The Top Beautiful

More than just 5 stars. Wonderful home. Has everything including a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

November 2017 Stay

This house is beautiful. We had such an amazing trip. We loved everything this house had to offer. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2021
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second trip to Finger Lakes. The house was in a great location and had everything we needed. We grilled steaks and sat out on the patio one evening and did a fire with s'mores another evening. There were lots of board games and table games that we didn't use but loved the options. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the patio evenings, and all the thoughtful amenities. It sounds like a perfect Finger Lakes getaway—thank you for recommending us, and we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rapalee retreat review

Better than expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome views

We were thoroughly impressed with the Rapalee home. The views were spectacular, depending on your mood you could view the lake or you could view nature. We enjoyed the lake access and being able to relax on the dock by the water. The house provided all the amenities for a relaxing vacation. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! It's wonderful that the breathtaking views and lake access added to your experience. We strive to provide all the amenities needed for a relaxing vacation, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation home was in the perfect location! Beautiful sunrise views from an impressive front patio. The property is very peaceful and spacious. We enjoyed our time at both ends of Seneca Lake. We walked Watkins Glen gorge trail and visited several wineries. Our favorite restaurant was Kinderd Fare in Geneva. After a full day of exploring we enjoyed some time around the fire pit. They have a great selection of DVD,s and games, even though we didn’t have the time to use them. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

July 2018 Stay

The house was great, would definitely stay again. Had plenty of room for 6 people (3 couples) and enjoyed the shared common space, especially the outdoor porch swing and fire pit. Had all the amenities we needed too (dishes, laundry, etc). Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are extremely gratified to see that you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

By far, this was the cleanest property I’ve ever rented. It was very well appointed and comfortable. For the highlights of FLX that was on my agenda it was perfectly located. The moonrise and sunrises were a bonus. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

We rented this house for our annual Mother-Daughter trip to support the Finger Lakes Grapes and Hops Agricultural industry. It’s such a great house! Very spacious, comfortable and welcoming. It has a nice patio area - we had breakfast and dinner out there each night. There is a fire pit area, great wrap around porch. We plan to rent this house again next year. Thanks for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2021
Thank you so much for the review and for recommending our rental. We hope to see you again during your next trip to the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Sisters Weekend

The house was very comfortable and homey. Loved the colors. They thought of everything. Extra blankets in the LR to keep you warm while curled up on the couch chatting, night lights, the simple things :) The view of the lake was nice too :). Other than the weather, we had a wonderful sisters weekend and it felt like home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us 5/5 stars! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time with your family. Please come and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with so much to offer. Only very minor complaint is that the post that shows the house number is not visible after dark and we had a hard time finding the house. A little note about that would be helpful for future guests arriving after dark!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 rating! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your note about the house number visibility—we’ll be sure to share that feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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