Fully Renovated rural cottage in the perfect spot!
Beautiful, newly remodeled two-bedroom home. Sleeps 6 in the house with each upstairs bedroom featuring Queen beds and a pull-out couch that extends into a memory foam Queen in the living room. If more room is needed, your party may book two 50-amp camper sites with full hookups for $80/night per site (inquire at time of booking). These are just sites for you to bring your RV's. Spacious, private yard with plenty of room for outdoor fun and games. Large covered front porch and rear stamped concrete patio with provided propane grill and plenty of outdoor seating. Located on the historic Vintage Grand Prix Road Course two miles from downtown and walking distance to the Watkins Glen State Park/Gorge entrance. Washing machine and dryer are located in a separate upstairs closet for your convenience. Minutes from Watkins Glen International race track, the Seneca Lake winery/brewery trail, Seneca Lake pier, quaint downtown Watkins Glen, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Perfect for car enthusiasts who would benefit from a U-shaped driveway for plenty of room to maneuver and park your car haulers/trailers. Listen for the train whistle echoing through the gorge cliffs as the locomotive approaches Station road on the historic Norfolk Southern tracks. Relax and enjoy nights under the stars at the provided firepit in the quiet, peaceful back yard.
Property manager
Drew Bubb
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Watkins Glen
Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 4 min drive
Bucket Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Blue Ribbon Diner - 8 min drive
Jerlando's Pizza - 3 min drive
Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fully Renovated rural cottage in the perfect spot! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fully Renovated rural cottage in the perfect spot!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fully Renovated rural cottage in the perfect spot!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fully Renovated rural cottage in the perfect spot! located?
This family-friendly Watkins Glen holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Harbor. The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a good time, we stayed for 4 nights and it was beautiful, the property is nice and super clean! All of the amenities are practically new and clean. Two full bathrooms upstairs and a toilet downstairs which is very convenient, with external seating areas on both sides of the house, however if you plan to dine inside the chairs are seated 2 and 2 and not together.The front porch is amazing because we got to seat out even when it rained.The house of located a bit remotely and gets super pitch black out at night, there are external lights of the property but no street lighting.The water is supplied by a pump and one of the nights we lost power for six hours due to a thunderstorm and we didn’t have any water and no lights once it got dark.
This charming home is in the perfect location. Easy walking distance to the state park, close to the wineries and to the town. It had everything we needed for a perfect getaway. The host had quick response time and answered any questions I had. I would definitely rent this home again!!
Great set-up for co-workers on a work trip to Watkins Glen. We each had our own full bathroom plus an extra half bath downstairs. In the morning and evening, deer filled the field behind the house.
Had a great time. House was great and had everything we could need. Great location. Quiet and easy to get to town. Sofabed could use some TLC. Husband and I didnt last 5 minutes on it. Slept on sofa and love seat. Overall it was a wonderful getaway with friends.
The house was spotless. The location was close to downtown Watkins Glenn. We had all the luxuries of a hotel in a house. I would definitely recommend this house.
The home was so clean and beautiful. Drew was a great host. He was available and quick to answer any questions we presented. The location is a perfect home base whether you are hiking, snowshoeing or visiting the wineries of the Finger lakes. We really enjoyed that it was on a beautiful piece of property across from state land and just outside of town. The best of both worlds. We hope to visit again!
House was exactly as described. Location was great. Near hiking trails, wineries and places to eat. Drew was great to work with. Will definitely be back!
This house fit the bill perfectly for our family of four who was visiting for an event at WGI. It is centrally located and only a few minutes away from the track, downtown (and Walmart) and a walk away from the upper parking lot of the state park. We enjoyed the fire pit and ample outdoor space. House was clean and well stocked. Would recommend and book again in the future!
The location Was perfect. A country setting, just a few miles from town. The house was clean and comfortable. I was very happy that I never saw any spiders inside. The house was stocked well with many things that we needed to be able to make meals, etc. We enjoyed our stay.
brenda m.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Jonathan B.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Disappointed All Around, Bring Your Own Towels
My group had planned to stay 2 nights at this property but unfortunately we had to leave after 1. The cleanliness of the house was just simply not acceptable. Towels were stained and it wasn't clear if bath mats and bedding were washed from the prior guests as they were visibly dirty. Cleanliness was the biggest issue, but the house itself was also very poorly stocked. I have never stayed at a VRBO that only provided 1 single bath towel per guest with no extras, especially for multiple nights. You will also get virtually no kitchen supplies so make sure to bring your own. The house itself also carried noise from room to room and the beds creeked and rattled with every movement, so sleeping was difficult from the noise. This is very clearly a "rental" house meant to make money and nothing else.
On the positive side, the host was very responsive and easy to communicate with and he acknowledged some of these difficulties when I brought them to his attention, but frankly did not seem surprised by any of them which was somewhat disappointing. The house is also on a large property with no neighbors which was nice and is close by to the upper entrance of Watkins Glen State Park.
as they were visibly dirty
Home was clean, stocked with everything you may need, able to walk to park entrance, large front porch with table and chairs, back yard has a beautiful view in addition to grill, table and chairs. Couldn’t ask for more. I will be back!😄
My husband and I felt cozy and comfortable in this home. The location was perfect and quiet. Cleanliness is very important to me and the home was bright, welcoming and immaculate. We really enjoyed the Watkins Glen area and would definitely stay at this property again.
We were in town for a business trip as sponsors for a NASCAR ever at Watkins Glen. This property was absolutely perfect in every way. I’m hoping to come back someday for pleasure and stay at this lovely property.
The house is very nicely remodeled and exactly like the pictures. Drew responds quickly to any communication and is very helpful. The road in front of the house is not busy at all and the location feels private and is so peaceful, but you can be in town in a matter of minutes. Highly recommend this home!!
We really enjoyed staying here. The location was amazing. Walked to the state park, through it and into downtown and back. Drive into downtown in minutes. The house was beautiful and clean. Would definitely recommend to others and would stay again.
We stayed for one week at the house and it was just perfect. The only reason for the 4 stars on the location was that it wasn’t as close as we thought to our friends who had their RV in the Watkins Glen State Park campground. We should have read the map closer to realize you can’t drive through the park from the North Entrance. We did hike the Gorge trail one day to get to them and it was fantastic. Just not doable at night!
Kenneth P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Drew Bubb
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests