English Lakehouse: Spectacular views on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and boats, a metal railing, and a clear sky.
A lakeside property with a dock, a small cabin, and a larger house with a balcony overlooking the water.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a sliding glass door, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Seneca Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

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Burdett, NY

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Area

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Burdett

Located in Burdett, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Two Goats Brewing and Scale House Brewery.
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Burdett, NY

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is English Lakehouse: Spectacular views on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at English Lakehouse: Spectacular views on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at English Lakehouse: Spectacular views on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is English Lakehouse: Spectacular views on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Lake, Grist Iron Brewing Company, and J.R. Dill Winery. Damiani Wine Cellars and Atwater Estate Vineyards are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful home and stunning view. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back to the Finger Lakes again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property and great location

Great house and property for a family looking to enjoy the Finger Lakes and surrounding area. Plenty of space and nice layout. Would recommend for a large family hoping to take advantage of the proximity to the water!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2025
Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad the house was a great fit for your family and that you enjoyed the space and location by the water. We’d love to welcome you back for another Finger Lakes getaway anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely the best vacation ever!

Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 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

Everything you need for a great family getaway

House is clean, comfortable and well-stocked; great views of the lake and easy access to the water. Watkins Glen nearby with a great state park for hiking and stores/shopping for anything you might need. Right on the wine trail (which we didn't do, but sad we didn't) with tastings, breweries, food, live music. The mgmt company was very responsive to our minor questions. Kids are already asking to go back! P.S. if you stay at The English, please tell Sully we said hello! ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 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

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
First, there are NO CURTAINS or window covering for the giant window in the MASTER BEDROOM. How is that not disclosed?!?! Second, the finishes in the house are below motel standards, especially the shower/tubs (all prefab plastic one piece units like you find in an RV or boat).Third, the TVs throughout the house are old and not smart TVs. When you charge 6,000 for 4 nights, the least you could do is go to the neeegy Walmart and replace the garbage TVs for modern ones - which would cost under 250/each for similar sizes to what is currently there.Fourth, we tried to get help from management on using the complicated multiple tv controls - we never heard back even after calling their emergency line and leaving messages.Fifth, the beds are not comfortable. We moved from the master to the basement bc of the lack of window covering, and the basement bed has a huge debt down to middle so two occupants will end up rolling into themselves. This is a textbook case of poor management, inaccurate description and desperate need of upgrades.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the home did not meet your expectations. The property is accurately represented in the listing, including the bedroom layout and amenities. While our team responded to your evening call regarding the televisions and documented your concerns, we regret we were unable to provide a solution that met your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the furnishings and comfort and have shared them with the homeowner for review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home and location

This was our second stay at the English Lakehouse and it did not disappoint! Close to breweries we love and an easy trip into Watkins Glen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 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

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful house

The lakehouse was a nice hidden gem. Like others posted the driveway is very steep and gravel. The GPS directions weren't as bad as the postings made it seem to be. The managers should just update the posting with a couple of sentences for the directions to alleviate any anxiety. I would've given 5 star ratings however before we arrived we were informed the water well needed replaced and they provided a tank of water for us. They informed us the water tasted bad for drinking but safe for cooking and washing. Well.........our first night there the house had a smell of sulfer to it and the water smell almost made me puke just washing dishes. There was no way we could cook with that water. Then on top of that the hot water tank wasn't working properly so we didn't have hot water for morning showers. I called the management office and they sent someone in a couple of hours. The filer was changed so it didn't smell quite as bad after that. We still used store bought water for cooking. Other then the water and sulfer smell.........the house was great. It did leave a little sour taste about staying there though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 24, 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for not exceeding your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you gave us for training purposes to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a Thanksgiving retreat

Very nice home with a nice 2nd kitchen downstairs. Could use a few updates and small repairs, ie. living room furniture and replace the kitchen sink. great views and access to the lake. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2021
Hi Robert, thank you for your 5- star review. We'll be sure to share your feedback on the home with our team!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Beautiful property - quiet and secluded on Lake Seneca, but quite close to all the hiking and shopping attractions we were interested in. Home was tastefully decorated, well stocked kitchen, and comfy beds. Lots of room! Would love to stay here if in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience at our rental. We are thrilled 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

English lake house getaway

The English lake house was exactly as advertised. Updated home with three floors each having at least one private bedroom and full bath. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking, decks sport gorgeous views of the lake, fire pit for evening s’mores, kayaks and plenty of tubes for floating! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay (especially close proximity to nearby vineyards and breweries) and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 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

Thanksgiving with extended family.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. All descriptions of listing are accurate, and possibly we missed it but there was also an additional twin bed in the downstairs suite. It worked out extremely well for our two families plus grandparents. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a big thanksgiving dinner! Lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you for staying with us, Jessica! We're so glad this home had the space you needed to celebrate Thanksgiving as a family. We hope you'll be back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

September 2017 Stay

English Lake house is a beautiful property. Along with the most serene view of the lake, it has a fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and a great layout. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The main deck has ample seating to enjoy the morning sunrises and evening sunsets with the entire group. We couldn't have been more pleased. The one thing you should know, is the road to the house is loose gravel and extremely steep. If using a limo service for your trip they may not make it to the house to pick you up. Our Limo bus made it but he had to back down the last part to get to the driveway. SUVs shouldn't have a problem. Cars will. Also, beware of the way the GPS takes you. From the main road above you should turn directly on to Birge Road none of the other side streets around it, they are worst.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2023
Hi Meg, 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!
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