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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Explore the area

Burdett, NY

Seneca Harbor9 min drive
Watkins Glen State Park10 min drive
Watkins Glen International18 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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

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!

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Stacey Parrish - Property Manager

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes, but cabin/property is not childproof

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Love dogs, 2 max, keep off furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking not allowed in cabin

Important: See Rental Agreement for all Rules and Policies

Must limit to 2 cars and park in front of the cabin.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Burdett

Located in Burdett, this cabin is on the beach. Catharine Valley Winery and Silver Springs Winery 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 Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. 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.

Burdett, NY

What's nearby

Grist Iron Brewing Company - 4 min drive
Watkins Glen Beach - 7 min drive
Seneca Harbor - 9 min drive
Watkins Glen State Park - 10 min drive
Watkins Glen International - 18 min drive

Getting around

Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Burger King - 9 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
Jerlando's Pizza - 8 min drive
Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 and Silver Springs Winery. Hector Falls and Damiani Wine Cellars are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aliona P., Ocean City

24 Oct 2023

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

Glad to be back!

This was our second time staying at the property. And we can’t wait to book again for next year! We bring our little dog, she loves the freedom of running around up and down to the lake. The privacy and serenity of the cabin is ideal to recharge and relax. Yet, you are few minutes away from the Watkins Glen, the wine trail and so on. The owner added a new patio deck to the house, made it even easier to enjoy the magical view of the lake. The cabin is equipped with all basic needs, kitchen has all the features (drip coffee machine, toaster, microwave). Fire stove inside is easy to use and makes it cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., VALPARAISO

14 Oct 2023

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

Quiet amd beautiful

Very nice view. Cabin was comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

18 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

16 Sept 2023

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

Perfectly peaceful

We found this gem of a property- the perfect size for our family of 4 and 2 pups. The house is as advertised- small but adorably rustic and spotlessly clean- and the deck overlooking the lake is a dream! We spent all the time outside enjoying the deck, the pavilion with the grill, and the lake. The half-mile driveway made it safe for our pups. We could walk into the lake from the shore (not too deep there to do that), which was perfect for swimming and playing with the dogs on hot days. There is a sulfur smell from the bathroom, which is the only negative (and can't be helped). We will stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

7 Sept 2023

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

A wonderful first family trip for us

This was the perfect location for a Seneca lake trip. Being on the water was great! Beautiful sunrise and sunsets, great fishing for my husband. The beds were so comfortable! Kitchen had everything we needed. Deck was a great space to unwind. The listing was accurate that the space wasn't baby proofed but with a few minor adjustments (putting things away or blocking them off) we were able to make it work for our son. The air conditioning kept the space nice and cool. We really appreciated being able to bring our dogs with us and felt right at home. So close to wineries, distilleries and breweries as well as Watkins Glen.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Parrish - Property Manager

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.

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