Skip to main content
Cabin

Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!

Photo gallery for Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!

Front View of Cabin
Cabin overlooking Seneca Lake
Stairs to Cabin
New Deck built March 2023!
Deck- 2nd view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Burdett, NY
  • Place, Catharine Valley Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Springs Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!

Wake up to beautiful scenery and the serenity of lapping waves, at Seneca Secrets on Seneca Lake, in beautiful upstate New York, 35 minutes outside of Ithaca.

Seneca Secrets is located off of Rt 414, the main road that goes around Seneca Lake, 5 minutes from Watkins Glen. The cabin is located in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, overlooking the lake. You can see the lake from our living room, with an amazing view from the deck!

The cottage is completely furnished including dishes, silverware, coffee maker, pots and pans.

Step outside the cottage and enjoy a picnic, a relaxing swim, or take a short drive and minutes away you will find that Seneca Secrets is surrounded by wineries, restaurants, waterfalls and the National Forest, great for biking & hiking. There is also a rustic fire pit for roasting marshmallows.

Seneca Secrets includes a private beach on the property, just follow the stairs down to the water! Please note, the walkway to the beach has uneven shale.

There are 2 docks, down by the water for you to sit and relax, but please note, we do not allow any type of boat/jet ski to be tied up to either one (see Rental Agreement Rules & Policies).

We also offer on-site kayak rentals for $25, please reach out if this is of interest.

We are well off the main road and do have parking for a boat trailer if needed (please ask where to park boat trailer and be good at K Turns).

Seneca Lake offers great swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, sun, and breathtaking sunsets. We are ideally located in the heart of New York State's Finger Lakes, just minutes away from the area's premier vineyards, restaurants and local towns such as Penn Yan, Geneva, or Watkins Glen.

Whether you are looking for a long weekend with family and friends, or a romantic getaway, Seneca Secrets offers a tranquil setting after a day on the water or a quiet retreat after an all-day outing.

Please note, we have a sloping gravel/shale driveway that requires all-wheel or 4WD drive. There are water runoff bumps down our driveway, so you will want to drive under 10 MPH.

We look forward to having you stay at our cabin!

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

The Green Cottage
Want a quiet lakeside getaway? Our 50s-era cottage is perfect for you.
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
Want a quiet lakeside getaway? Our 50s-era cottage is perfect for you.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, but cabin/property is not childproof
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Love dogs, 2 max, keep off furniture.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in cabin

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away all kitchen items.
Leave deck and beach furniture neatly set up.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important: See Rental Agreement for all Rules and Policies
Must limit to 2 cars and park in front of the cabin.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!?

As of 31 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach! on 7 Jul, 2026 start from S$298, 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 at Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic getaway or family/friend vacation with private beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Burdett cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Catharine Valley Winery, Seneca Lake and Silver Springs Winery. Hector Falls and Damiani Wine Cellars are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great visit 4th year in a row. Can’t beat the views of the lake and nature. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Hello Elena, Great to have you back, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Take care. Amy
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela G.

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

A quiet week

Location of the cabin and access to the lake is fantastic. Cabin was a bit musty and the shower was small/coming away from the wall on one side. Otherwise, a comfortable cabin in the wood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Was private. There were no lights to feel safe .Cabin needs updates. Lake view and deck were awesome. Need to add safety to property, lighting,on all levels, not the deck.Cliff on third level needs safety rail.For dogs and children. Stairs on both levels need to be updated. But it was a good area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Great stay.

Wonderful location, lots of amenities. Can't wait to get back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Privacy on Seneca Lake

No suprises
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Watkins Glen / Seneca Lake

Beautiful location with something for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

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

Wondedful location!

This property has an amazing location! Just a couple and our dog. Tons of wineries and close to downtown Watkins Glen that has any stores you might need. Close to the national forrest to go for a hike if you would like. The driveway needs a 4WD vehicle. Rustic cabin with comfy matress. A good walk to the private lake acess but worth the view. Our favorite part is the deck has built in gates so we could have our d/AWD
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
Hello Brendan, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Similar to you, we put the gate in for our dog as well 😂. Enjoy the Summer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Very close to Watkins Glen (less than 10 mins). There is a walmart very close, and tons of breweries and restraunts! The internet was very fast as well so we could stream. The deck is amazing...best part of the house! House was very clean, which we appreciated.Just some FYI's (not a negative, but things I'd want to know before booking): no TV's in either bedroom, the house is above the lake so there is a steep drop off that you don't see right away in front of the deck (in case you have dogs or kids), shower is very small (it was clean), and there is a house directly next door ( you basically share a front yard)- there was no one there when we stayed so did not have any issues, but it would have been a little awkward if someone was there. Also, make sure you have a truck or 4wheel drive-the driveway is steep.Overall our stay was great, and couldn't have asked for a better view or location! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen K.

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

Finger Lakes

Wonderful cabin on Lake Seneca. The cabin is cute, with two rooms & all that you would require for a break. Amazing location for the wineries & breweries. Would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2024
Hello Sharleen, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our place! We would love to have you back again! Take care. Amy and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Great little cottage for a week vacation!!

Loved the picnic table and grill. Waterfront small but very clean. Family had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Andrey, We are so glad that your family enjoyed their stay in the, "Montour" cabin! Have a great summer and I hope we see you next year!! Take care. Amy & Marc Seneca Secrets
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

race weekend

we were in town for the nascar race and are very please with the cabin. we would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2024
Hello Aaron, We are so glad that our location worked well for the races. Thank you for leaving our place looking so good! Amy and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Quiet amd beautiful

Very nice view. Cabin was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christa J.

GREAT Family Get-Away!

We really enjoyed the cabin and peaceful atmosphere of the property. Sitting by the lake relaxing was amazing. Close to many great vineyards and hiking (we hiked Treman, Watkins Glen and Taughannock Falls). We are looking forward to coming back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Christa, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Take care. Amy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Peaceful retreat

Found peace in this cabin. Beautiful sunsets and lake views. Close to Seneca Harbor and wineries. Everything we wanted and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Lisa, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the peace and tranquility that we always look forward to when we come to the cabin. Take care. Amy and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

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

Perfect lake getaway

We were looking for a quiet nature escape on the lake-and we got it 100%! Rustic cabin in the woods, wit spectacular views of the lake. It gave us the needed remote feeling, yet it’s is perfectly located in the mix of the wine trail (wineries and breweries just up on the main road) and close to Watkins Glen for hiking the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Elena, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Enjoy the winter and hope to see you next year. Thank you. Amy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa c.

Great stay in comfy cabin.

My fiance, two pups and I had a great stay in this comfy cabin. It was completely secluded and away from the hustle of the city that we are used to, which made it exactly what we were looking for. We loved sitting by the lake, the fresh air, and the calmness of it all. The cabin had everything we needed and was very easy to access/lock up when it was time to leave. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Vanessa, Thank you for staying with us, we are glad your fiancé and pups enjoyed the cabin and beach area! Take care and I hope we see you next year. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!! Amy Seneca Secrets
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel V.

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

Cozy summer vacation by the lake

We had a great stay at Montour cabin with our pups! Property was in a great location and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our time. The cabin was very comfortable and we really enjoyed waking up and ending our day with the gorgeous lakefront views. Thanks for a great little getaway! -Rachel, Ryan, Rocky, and Zena
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Rachel, we are so glad that all of you enjoyed your stay and that you had everything that you needed in the Montour cabin! Take care and hope to see you next year. Amy and Marc
Verified

8/10 Good

Vlad M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view on Lake Seneca

A nice place to relax with an amazing Lake Seneca view. Though most of the furniture in the cabin needs to be replaced as it is extremely uncomfortable due to its overused condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARAH T.

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

Location and view

This property was at the perfect spot for us on the lake. It was at a great location on the east side of Lake Seneca, close to great wineries and breweries, as well as close enough to Watkins Glen. The photos do not do this place justice as to the beautiful outdoor space both with the deck, pavilion, and waterfront area. It was absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Sarah, Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed the Lake and the property. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark P.

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

Great Birthday Weekend

Spent my wife's birthday weekend here. Plenty of room and close to a lot of beautiful wineries. Some reviews I read before going complained about the driveway but we had no problems at all. Not sure way there are speed bumps on a gravel driveway but not a big deal. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review Mark, we are glad that you and your wife enjoyed your stay at our cabin. So that you know, the bumps that are across parts of the driveway are actually angled for water run off as as the storms can be intense up here and will wash all the gravel off the road, if we do not give the water a place to go. Take care and enjoy your summer! Thanks again, Amy
Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary weekend

The location was everything! The view, seclusion, and proximity to at least a dozen wineries within 5 miles! The bed was comfortable, the shower stall needs repairs ( flimsy & separating) but functional. Negative point is the wood stove for heat. No bueno.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2024
Hello, James, We're so glad that you enjoyed our place! So that you're aware, if you didn't see it, there are 2 electric heaters that some of our guests choose to use, instead of the wood burning stove, which would heat up the cabin within about 30 minutes. Also, thank you for the feedback on the shower, we will definitely look into this. Enjoy the rest of your Fall. Thank you. Amy and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We enjoyed a beautiful week here in July. The weather was perfect! The house offered everything we could want, and was in the perfect location for anything else we needed - sandwich place right around the corner, Walmart down the street, gas stations, and of course wineries! The beachfront property was lovely and private. The view was fantastic also and had a new deck to relax on. The house stayed cool with the ac unit during one of the hottest Julys in a while. We will definitely be looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gino M.

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

Excellent Venue

Cottage and view were beyond expectations. Loved the privacy, ability to walk to the lake's edge, the wide deck area to view the sunsets and how fully stocked the cottage was with everything you might need. Also, thoroughly enjoyed the proximity to Watkins Glenn and the vineyards.One thing in particular was the cleanliness of the place and lack of any mustiness odor. A place to return too and one we would highly recommend and have to others as well. Gene and Susan, June 2023.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Gene and Susan, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! I will definitely share your comments with our housekeeper as well, as she works hard to keep the place in top notch condition. Thank you also for taking care of our place, as if it was your own, during your visit. Enjoy your summer, we'd love to have you back again. Thanks again! Amy and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

seneca lake vacation

My husband and I and our son and his girlfriend stayed at this property in September. We loved the cabin, the location, the lake, and everything about our stay. We had a great time! The only thing that could have been better would have been the weather. But, we still went swimming and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We made a fire in the fire pit one night and had smores. We would definitely love to come back and stay here again. Thank you. The Conklins
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

We were very pleased with the cottage. There was more than enough pots and pans and kitchen supplies

The cottage was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking, plates, cutlery, bug spray, shampoo, etc. The view from our cottage was spectacular. Every night we watched the sunset. The finger lakes scenery and national parks were second to none. We explored several waterfalls and toured the area. For motorcycling the area I think it was the best rides we've ever done. We definitely want to go back this fall to see the trees change colour.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Hello Kevin, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in the, "Montour" cabin and love the area as much as we do! We also really enjoy to watch the sunset, down by the water, usually with a glass of wine or beer in hand. Take care. Amy Seneca Secrets

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Parrish - Property Manager

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

The first time we saw this property, it was dead of winter and we had to walk down the 3/4 mile long driveway, as the road was a foot deep in snow. As we walked down, we fell in love with the privacy of the property. When we came around the final bend of the road, we just stopped and couldn't believe how it gave us such a beautiful view of the lake. We loved the cottages and beach area and knew that day, we found our home.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback