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Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views.

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a window with a view of trees and a balcony with curtains.
A bench in a grassy area with trees and a view of the water.
A spacious kitchen with a large wooden table, white cabinetry, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cayuga Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Seneca Falls, NY
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornell University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Seneca Falls

Located in Seneca Falls, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center or Falcon Park.
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Seneca Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seneca Lake - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • del Lago Resort & Casino - 19 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Cornell University - 49 min drive - 69.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 50 min drive - 73.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolffy's Grill & Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Fargo Bar & Grill - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Inn - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views.?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views. on Oct 30, 2026 start from $815, 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 Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront at its finest—two homes, a private beach, and spectacular Cayuga Lake views. located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cayuga Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Varick Winery and Vineyard and Lakeshore Winery. Goose Watch Winery and Swedish Hill Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautifull Property

It was an amazing property, exactly what we needed. Thank you we hope to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cate’s home was perfect for my group. In fact, having two houses to stay in was particularly comfortable. Buildings were clean and comfy, property was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay and Service

Host and property made sever accommodations that were above and beyond normal service.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pleasant Stay

We enjoyed our stay on this picturesque property. It is a bit of a walk to the lake, but we knew that in advance. Comfortable space for a lot of people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very gracious and communicative. The property is very impressive and access to the lake was easy; very walkable, though it was also helpful to have rented a golf cart to assist carrying stuff.The guest house is very spacious with a great room: open kitchen and living room, dining room area. The cottage is smaller in terms of hangout space.When traveling with a group, the guest house is definitely where everyone spends time together.It would be helpful to know ahead of time that the larger beds (queen sizes), are over in the cottage, while the guest house was mainly singles and doubles. But the guest house is where all the action is and that’s where the older adults wanted to stay, We put our teenage kids over in the cottage, because it was the lesser of the two houses, but they enjoyed the larger beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We do have the bedroom configurations listed in the listing description, but I know it can be confusing! So glad you enjoyed your trip!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had both the main house and the cottage which was great for our large group of 14 - ages 5-82. The private beach was a real asset. The property manager was very attentive, answering our advance questions quickly, and getting a leak fixed immediately.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and place

David and Patti were incredible hosts. The property was Amazing. Everything was stocked and every detail planned. I would highly reccomend Rathbuns to anyone considering a stay on Cayuga. The private beach is serene!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you Margaret! We would be honored to host you and yours again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay! We had a large group of family and the property had plenty of room to accommodate us between the 2 houses. Lake access was awesome and we enjoyed using the Kayaks and fire pit. It was a little tricky to find the location at night since there are 2 separate drive ways for the guest house and cottage - look for the botanical hill sign or American flag post. We had a great weekend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property. Our hosts were very attentive to our needs and any questions we had about the property. Being able to swim and fish so close to the houses added to the experience. S'mores and roasting hot dogs made this vacation "the best ever." - in the words of one of my grand children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
We enjoyed having you as our guests. It always is a pleasure to have an opportunity to chat with guests and share our favorite things here in the Fingerlakes. You were perfect guests and we would welcome your return. So glad the kids enjoyed the stay and you left with fond memories.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cayuga Lake Fun

Beautiful property; grounds were meticulous and abundant. Enjoyed the beachfront, kayaks, volleyball and fire pits. Nice to have 2 houses for our large group of 15. Owner was very accommodating to our last minute pet needs. We would love to return some day!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
All the mattresses were sagging and uncomfortable. One guest fell off the bed due to the unsupported and sagging mattress.for the price we would expect larger mattresses.The sheets were polyester and not suitable for comfortable sleep.The ground floor bedroom with attached bathroom had very loud sounds starting daily around 5.00 AM for several hours casing sleep disruption and anxiety…..what was that?The cottage did not have internet for the last 2 days of our stay.The pictures were misleading where it appeared to be on the lake.The kitchen was well equipped for our daily usage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thank you for your review! The mattresses and bedframes in the guesthouse are all new 2 years ago. I wish you had mentioned the noises and the Wi-Fi issue during your stay so we could have rectified those issues. We did discover that someone in your group had accidentally unplugged the Wi-Fi in the cottage during your stay. We do include an ariel photo of the property to show proximity to the lake and between the two houses. We will update the listing to be more clear for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vakay24

Property was a great space for 14+ with excellent new renovations on the guest house. Would definitely recommend and use again. FLX property manager Cate was great and provided immediate response and action to all questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Held our week-long, extended family reunion here by occupying the Guest House and Cottage for sleep space, and the Guest House great room for meals, games, and socializing. Enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Botanical Hill Estate's location was convenient for day trips to Cayuga wineries, Strong National Museum of Play, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, Watkins Glen, Taughannock Falls, etc. We appreciated Cate's caring responsiveness to our few minor requests. Had an awesome time -- thanks for the memories!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great times

We had group of 23 stay in mid July. We used all three homes onsite. It is such a beautiful property and the houses were clean and well equipped. The new dock and lake were awesone. David the owner and Josh the property Manager took great care of us. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Getaway

Amazing two properties with direct lake access, kayaks, and a grill made this a perfect family vacation spot for all ages. Proximity to great spots like Taughannock Falls and Ithaca made it an easy place to come back to for family meals. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you, Gihan! We would be honored to host you and yours again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Wonderful place to visit with your family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you, Doug!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

The location is great. The lake was beautiful and easy to get to by foot. Not all 30 acres is available to guests. If it is possible it would be great to have some walking trails. The owner and his property manager were pleasant and responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular area, perfect hosts

David and Patti were beyond fantastic as hosts--attentive, responsive and friendly. They could not have been nicer. The property is gorgeous, the lake pristine and remarkably uncrowded. This was our first trip to the Finger Lakes region and we were all impressed by the area's beauty, abundant fresh produce, and the plethora of wineries and cider mills. This was our first post-vaccination vacation as an extended family and it exceeded our every expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to be, plenty of room for everyone! Kitchen loaded with the great cooking items we need

It all went well! Kids loved it and the adults did too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place with stuff to do on premises

Nice stay. A bit of walk (as stated in the description) to the lake. But kayaks and paddle boat available and included. Great views of sunrise. Overall enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Great spot for a large family gathering! Property was great with private lake Acura’s and lots of space for kids to run around. Our group of 10 adults and 4 kids was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Feedback on stay

We were not well informed about the specifics of the buildings. I had an awful time dealing with Vacation Rentals. The property owner was wonderful to deal with but Vacation Rentals really suck. I could not reach a human being and compared to other rental agencies this is by far the worst. Fortunately the owner saved the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Place not cleaned well, AC in guest house not working, no wash machin in guest house

Beautiful property site, and despite the many inconveniencies and lacking supplies we had a wonderful family vacation - loved the volleyball net, etc and fishing was fantastic in son’s boat. This could be a first rate vacation site if more attention paid to having a thorough spring cleaning including cleaning gutters, outside decks and deck furnishings, kayak boats, broken paddle boat, filthy barbecue grill, pest control both inside and out, cleaning windows and window ledges, decks at beach and guest house. For large groups need dishwashers in each place. Kayaks filthy and needed to clean them ourselves. Beds good. Rental houses not set up with same cooking supplies. Missing pans and kitchen supplies in one house but well stocked in other house - also towels ok in one house not other. Blender and washing machine in one place, not the other. Need good broom and dust pan in each house plus workable vacuum cleaners in each house. With renting both places, houses needed to both be adequately supplied. Also no operating instructions for TVs so couldn’t use - streaming instructions. Wifi not working most days plus spotty cell phone connections. Need to tell renters ahead of time that there are inadequate services. Need to have information listed in ie- a notebook - how to contact owner; passwords for Wifi, garbage and recylables - when collection, what to recycle and how to separate items, where to go for groceries, dock boat, sites to visit nearby. What all renters need to bring not furnished by owner as stores to shop at are a goid distance away. Sorry to make this many complaints but would really like this owner to be a successful VRBO renter as the prospects are great as the property is fabulous. Best wishes and good luck in your future repairs to a great facility!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property for our large family

We had a family reunion and there was plenty of space for everyone. There was plenty of space for our large group to be together as a group and for areas where individuals could be on their own. The property is quiet large and we felt isolated from the neighbors which was a great benefit especially when on a lake. We spent plenty of time on the lake. The Kayaks and peddleboat were a huge hit with the group. Dave does a great job of keeping us updated on our trip and provided a wonderful environment for us all. Thanks Dave and your team!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Everything about this rental was what it said and so much more! The waterfront, the acreage and houses were absolutely beautiful! The owner David and property manager Josh were both very accommodating and always available by phone. Our family vacation was perfect and I will be back! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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