Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

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A dock with a boat, a small shed, and two Adirondack chairs.
A wooden staircase leading up a rocky hillside, surrounded by dense foliage.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a television in the background.
A two-story house with a red door and white trim, surrounded by autumn foliage and a lake view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seneca Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Standing Stone Vineyards
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. 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. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Standing Stone Vineyards - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 18 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Cornell University - 47 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Off Leash Brewing - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach on May 9, 2027 start from $450, 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 Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Lake and Standing Stone Vineyards. Penguin Bay Winery and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 2 mi (3 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. 184 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

9.6/10

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
Second time staying and the views are breathtaking. Clean, very well stocked and great location to wineries. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view was stunning! We would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location right on the water and close to so many waterfalls and state park. Great communication from the owners. Comfortable and provided the things we needed. Smelled a little musty but I would gladly stay there again. Oh and the view from the deck is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend get away with friends. Close to wineries and breweries, as well as beautiful waterfalls. Home was comfortable with a gorgeous view. Even on a cold fall weekend, we were able to enjoy the dock and fished. Was a little tricky with the road in, but surely manageable. Would definitely return to the cliff house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lakefront property. Clean and many amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts, cottage and location. The view from the deck and dock were spectacular. Kayaking at sunset. The quiet was deafening. Easy access to wineries and restaurants. An escape from reality can be had here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!!! Very pretty, quiet and natural setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained property in a location that offers both privacy and convenience - we had a great time! (And can't complain about the weather either!)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on Seneca lake. House was comfortable for both hanging out and sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. The perfect vacation place on Seneca Lake and close to everything! And the home was perfect for 2 couples to relax and enjoy time together in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cliff House was the perfect fall getaway. The view of the lake was spectacular.
Great view!
So relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the property, especially that it was right on Seneca Lake. It was close to the event we were going to which made it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seneca Lake

We keep returning to this place because we love the location and the house!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, our two teenagers, and I had a great vacation here!Host communication was above and beyond - checkin info & directions all great. We experienced a minor power outage as a result of a storm (obviously out of their control) and host checked-in to make sure everything was ok. We loved the easy lake access and had fun fishing off the dock and using the kayaks, canoe, and beach firepit. Fans and window AC helped us keep cool despite record heat wave - although on the hottest nights we opted to use the sleeper sofa instead of the bedroom without AC. Bottle of wine welcome present and extensive area recommendations were nice touches. Missing just a couple things that we have seen at other similarly priced places - enough toilet paper for the length of stay (we ended up buying more), complimentary coffee... Overall pretty clean, but could use a more thorough cleaning in harder to reach areas.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed with a bottle of local wine. Spectacular lake view. Cozy atmosphere.Comfortable beds. Wonderful fall experience. Lots to do nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good and comfu

Great location and awesome amenitied
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location and great views of Seneca Lake

Property is well maintained and equipped with amenities for a country home...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

It was nice to be on the water and close to wineries and restaurants since that was the reason for going!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June Getaway

Relaxing trip to Lake Seneca in a home that is very secluded and private.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best view!

My second time staying here! Beautiful property, amazing view, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage!

This cottage was just the right size for our family. We enjoyed the view from the deck. It was very close to the rest of our other family for our reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Spectacular!

Great home base! We loved staying at the Cliff House. It felt like home away from home. Wonderful first visit to the finger lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful location

not easy to find, but worth the effort. very nice property. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

We came to relax and that’s exactly what we did. It was the perfect location to just sit by the water and unwind. Thank you so much for sharing your adorable cottage with us. We hope to use this cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best time!

Paul and Betsy’s cottage was the best place we e stayed in 12 yrs of coming to the FLX. Comfortable spaces, amazing dock and fire pit area and great views on the deck. Perfect location to hot spots like Lucky Hare and Scale House. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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