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Lots of Privacy. Right on the lake. Pets Welcome.
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 880 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
Overview
1Full BA, one Bedroom with 2 double beds. LR with pull out couch. Sleeps 4.
Guests tell me the photos don't do the cottage and property justice. Read our reviews. Very private. Clean. Lots of space. Drive down to the beach. The East side of Seneca Lake has lots of sun and beautiful sunsets. New 100 foot dock. New windows and doors. Close to wineries, college campuses, and Sampson State Park. Ten miles from Geneva for shopping, movies, and food. Two Five Star restaurants within 15 miles. Each year we renovate another part of our little cottage and many of our guests and their pets return every year. One bedroom with two double beds and a large living room with one pull out couch can sleep 4. Cottage is 880 square feet so best for 2-4 people. Cozy but maybe too small for anyone 6 foot 2 or over. New kitchen appliances, cupboards, air conditioning, and microwave. We added a pellet stove for visits in the early spring or late fall for wine tours, an aluminum boat for fishing, a canoe and kayak for sunsets on the lake. For further information, call or e-mail me. It is a lovely place to relax.
Enjoy the quiet - pets welcome. Guests and their pets return every year. One of the few places with no stairs to the lake. Everyone enjoys swimming in the lake, laying on the dock, visiting the wineries (we have three within 7 miles and a new brewery) and local restaurants. Others have ventured to Ithaca, Rochester, and Canandaigua to visit museums, gourmet restaurants, and historic sites. The bedroom is above the lake so when you wake up in the morning, you can see right onto the lake. The kitchen and dining area are on the bottom floor and look right onto the water. There are many places to walk including a two mile hike up to Sampson State Park.
If you need to get away from the stress of your life, this is the place.
Enjoy the Lake: This is NOT for you IF you want a high energy vacation. See the herons land on the dock each evening and the ducklings come by each morning. The waves will rock you to sleep. Swim and kayak during the day. Take out the rowboat to fish. Have beach fires at night and visit our many wonderful wineries, breweries, and restaurants nearby. No cable TV (just DVD movies). No internet but if you want, you can smart phone your way into the busy life of your workplace. We suggest you don't. Just relax and get away. This is truly the country and as our friend Simon says, "They aren't building any more lakes."
About Cindy Lont, owner
My family purchased the property in the 1960s and over the years we added rooms and renovated what was a little boathouse into a full functioning cottage right on the lake. No one is allowed to build this close to the lake anymore but we were grandfathered since the building was here before that ruling. Each year I add something new. In 2015, it was a 100 foot permanent dock, new doors and new windows. In 2015, I retired from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where I had been a professor since 1984. Some people retire to the south. I retired back home to the north. I have two adult children who help me with the cottage (Until they graduate from college). I have been renovating and renting this cottage for 10 years. It has been great meeting nice people (and their pets) and having them return year after year.
Cindy Lont, owner purchased this cottage in 1960
Why Cindy Lont, owner chose Seneca Lake
The difference between this cottage and the others on the lake is the location. It is very private with over 280 feet of lake shore just for you. There are no stairs going down to the lake like other cottages. You walk out the door, two steps off the deck and you are 6 feet from the water. You park your car down on the beach. It is private, quiet, and you can relax. No landline phones, no internet, no cable. Lots of DVDs, CDs, books, swimming, sun and boating. Want to leave work behind? This is the place.
What makes this cottage unique
My parents always had a house on Seneca lake for summers. After 40 years, I finally live on the lake year round. The cottage property is so beautiful. I love the fires at night, the sunsets and swimming off the dock. Every night is a different sunset.
Map
Cottage is 10 miles from Geneva on the East Side of Seneca lake. Three wineries are within 7 miles and the cottage is three miles from Sampson State Park.
Other Activities: Twenty miles from Watkins Glen for a wonderful hike through the Glen. Three miles from Sampson State Park and the military museum. Fifteen miles from Seneca Falls, home of Women's Rights. Around Seneca Lake, there are 42 wineries.
Amenities
Romulus Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 880 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered
- children welcome
- Lake
- Lake View ...
- Lakefront ...
- Waterfront
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Firewood
- Hair Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Sofa Bed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom -
toilet
,
shower
- All new bathroom.
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom -
2 double
Living Room - Pull out couch
- Upstairs bedroom looks over the water. Two double beds upstairs. One pull out couch in the large living room downstairs.
- Audio Tape Player
- Books
- Books for Adults
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Radio
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
- Barbecue
- Beach Chairs
- Boat ...
- Boat with Paddles
- Canoe
- Deck / Patio
- Deck Furniture
- Inflatable Boat
- Kayak / Canoe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Wood Deck
- 8 beach chairs
- autumn foliage
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- festivals
- library
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- water parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- roller blading
- sailing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(52 traveler reviews)
Perfect private getaway
The location and privacy of the cottage cannot be beat, not many rentals have so much lake front and privacy. Cindy has thought of everything you might need - from bath towels to paper towels to cutlery - the cottage has it. The wine trails are really great but my husband and I also enjoyed some of the local golf courses and hiking trails (Watkins Glen Gorge Trail is a must!). This is a perfect, relaxing getaway in a great, private location.
Lovely property
We had a wonderful stay at the property. We brought our two labs and they had a great time swimming in the lake. The dock is really nice and there is an outdoor eating area with a very nice grill, as well as a fire pit for campfires. The interior is very clean and in my opinion was actually nicer than it appears in the photos. I know the listing mentions low ceilings - my boyfriend is 6'2 and he was ok. Overall, a great stay in a beautiful spot!
Great little house with awesome lake view. Perfect
We couldn't have been happier during our visit to Seneca Lake. The lake house was outfitted with all the modern conveniences in top shape. Owner Cindy met us and our 2 Newfoundland dogs to make us all feel right at home from the start. She was very helpful & available when we had questions. Such a beautiful, private setting. Can't wait to return!
Great Location for Weekend Getaway
All of the descriptions and reviews of this property were very accurate. Cindy was a great host, and was easy to communicate with. The house is very private and perfect for a weekend retreat. We loved how close we were to the lake (just a few feet away) and took advantage of the dock and boat. We will definitely be back!
Piece of heaven
Cindy was an amazing host! She gave us our space but was there for any questions. We felt so welcomed. It would be impossible not to be enchanted by this lakeside cottage. We had the lakefront to ourselves and it was perfect for snuggling up and watching the sunset on the dock. Waking up to the sound of waves was just as magical. Our little dog LOVED the cottage just as much as we did. There is a lovely place only a few miles down the road that has 3 wineries and a brewery in one location if that is your niche. And I can't forget the fall foilege! Beautiful. Cannot say enough about how relaxing this trip was!
Great Stay!
We had a great stay at this property. The location on the lake would be hard to beat. It was convenient to restaurants, breweries and wineries. The property itself was accurately described in the listing and was immaculate. There is a new dock that was very enjoyable to sit and relax on. We also enjoyed taking the canoe out on the lake. Cindy was very helpful and made us and our dogs feel welcome. We hope to stay here again!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
$1200 a week - $200 weekend night - $175 per week night
$1200 a week - $200 weekend night - $175 per week night
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