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Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a view of the water.
A gravel pathway leading to a wooden deck with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the water.
A two-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a view of the water.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seneca Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dresden, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Cayuga Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax

On Seneca Lake - Renovated Ranch Home with Bonus Beach House
* Immaculately maintained ranch home in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
* Leave your worries behind as you relax in this beautiful setting on the West side of Seneca Lake in the Village of Dresden.
* Walk to dinner at the Dresden Hotel and dessert at Mr. Twistee's Ice Cream Shop.
* Non-Smoking, No Pets
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7070480
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dresden

Located in Dresden, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake. Consider Scale House Brewery for a night out or Arts Center of Yates County if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Dresden, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Keuka Lake - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Canandaigua Lake - 34 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 39 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Cayuga Lake - 49 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax on 24 Nov 2026 start from £776, 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 at Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Destination Relaxation - Ready to help you relax located?

This family-friendly Dresden holiday home is located on the beach, steps from Seneca Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arts Center of Yates County and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail. Oliver House Museum and Prejean Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

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
We were pleased from beginning to end. Everything was clean...host was exceptionally helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a relaxing weekend with family. We loved the furniture on the dock and the outdoor seating area on the deck. We appreciated how stocked the kitchen was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has everything you need for a relaxing, lake and wine getaway. Everything you need and more included in this place. We loved it and will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. The property was beautiful. The house had everything we needed. And the owners went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you SO much for sharing your thoughts in this review. We try our best to exceed expectations and be helpers to make guests stays exactly what they need. We warmly welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect, Property was clean and well maintained. Location was great. Listing was accurate. Abi was great to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent communication and very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
We always aim to exceed expectations and are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We warmly welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abi was very accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We always try our best to help in any way we can! You are warmly welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was beautiful. Well appointed, boat house had a number of accessories, like floats, paddleboat, Kayaks. Minor issues, and the host Abi, addressed them quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your review. While we always aim to have zero issues, we are so thankful you valued how things were resolved. It is always our goal to provide everything needed to come and relax, unwind, and enjoy time together. We warmly welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here for several years and always an enjoyable stay! Good communication with owner always something new…..this year newly painted deck and refrigerator . Great Lake access with Kayak and floating devices for all
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Abundantly thankful for your review and so glad you've chosen to return multiple times. We do work to make improvements every year. Appreciate you all and glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful four-day stay at this lovely lakeside home on Seneca Lake. The house was exceptionally clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully organized, making it easy to settle in and feel at home. The location was excellent, with beautiful lake views and convenient access to the surrounding area. It was fun to walk to the park on Tuesday for the concert!We truly enjoyed the peaceful setting, relaxing atmosphere, and everything the home had to offer. It was a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy our family time at Seneca Lake. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your perspective in this review. We are so thankful you appreciated how things are organized and what a treat that you could enjoy one of the village concerts too. We aim to provide all that is needed for a place to create memories with loved ones. We warmly welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time and experience with our family on the lake. The kids loved the water. They played out there all day with the canoes and paddle boats where we never even left the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Honored to have been able to be your chosen host and welcome you back anytime. We love that you had all you needed and never needed to leave. That means the world to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year staying and it is such an amazing property. We have created so many memories here. Everything is right on the property with the dock and kayaks. Don’t snooze on getting custard from the Spotted Duck a few miles away. Such a treat to have stayed here, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
We are so tickled you've enjoyed Spotted Duck Creamery too! We warmly welcome you back again for your 4th visit if that can work out for you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group of 4 couples. House was perfect size. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake. Well stocked with games & books. Hope we get a chance to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your review and we would welcome you back anytime! We do our best to have plenty of games and cards available for use.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great, and very kind and generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to have you return one day. All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome house. Great views and all the comforts of home. We didn't spend a lot of time at the house, because we came in on motorcycles and spend our days riding around the area. But is was great to get up in the morning, have a cup of coffee setting on the porch watching the sun come up over the water or setting on the dock in the evening with the sun going down having a drink and spending time with friends. You can set in the living room and just stare out the window at the great view. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious, plenty of towels and of course a washer and dryer if needed. We didn't get a chance to use the lake, we had some rain, so our outdoor time was cut a little short but this house has everything you need to enjoy the water. The property was easy to find, not far from stores, restaurants, wineries, etc. Easy check in and the hosts were easy to contact if needed. If I was every planning another trip to the area I would rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
We were delighted to host you and are so thankful you enjoyed riding around our beautiful region. Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review. We've tried to provide many spots to enjoy time outside or inside enjoying the views. We warmly welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place! We hope to return for a visit soon :) especially loved the board games that were available, which we could play while it rained outside. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review - happy the board games came in handy too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well, it turns out, we’re lake people. Destination Relaxation provided a perfect vacation. This is the ideal location to spend time with the people you love. It is a flawless combination of charm and luxury. Details like renovated modern bathrooms, wonderful kitchen appliances, exceptionally comfortable mattresses and nice linens were a classy touch. Use of the kayaks and paddle boards made for fun days and great memories! The dock was incredible, the views from every spot were breathtaking! It was just what my changing family of newly grown kids needed to unwind from the busyness of college, jobs, growing up, living independently and adult responsibilities. All the thoughtful details made for such a peaceful place to be together, where I could spoil my kids the way a mother needs to every now and then, no matter their ages. No jeers all cheers to this gorgeous, well thought out, perfectly intentional destination that made it feel effortless to ground, regroup, and relax. It truly lives up to its title!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
It was our honor to host your family. Abundantly thankful for your most thoughtful and kind review. When we chose the name Destination Relaxation we did so because we wanted people to be able to come and relax and rewind. Over the years we have tried our best to make improvements and add amenities to allow more relaxation and time to connect and reset. So appreciate that we've been successful in your eyes. We warmly welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, plenty of space, clean and lake and water toy’s available. Perfect for a family or golden girls annual weekend in the finger lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for this review. We warmly welcome you back and are so thankful you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything was well thought out.
Sisters enjoying a drink in the sun
Family laughs
Crazy adult children
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you for your review. We welcome you back and have made improvement since you've visited including a new umbrella for the dock. Our goal is to keep improving and offering more amenities to help guests have even better experiences.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another enjoyable stay!!

This is our 4th year and we enjoy the house and love the location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
We are honored to have hosted you four times and welcome you back anytime. Our goal is always to exceed expectations and make improvements each year. Our location is very convenient to a variety of activities to enjoy in the Finger Lakes region.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of Seneca Lake. Comfortable surroundings. Abundant water fowl swimming on lake. Great place to get together with friends and family.
Sunrise on Seneca Lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
What a beautiful review - so glad you enjoyed the waterfowl! We welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another fun stay!

We think this is at least our fourth year staying here and obviously we still enjoy! Quiet, 4 BR, great dock, central air and gentle slope and 5 steps to the dock!The owners are very responsive to any issues that arise. We hope to stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
We have so enjoyed your stays and always aim to improve things for future stays as well. Thank you so much for choosing us for multiple stays. You are always warmly welcomed back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well equipped!

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay and that you had everything you needed too. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
We are so glad you had a great time and always try to exceed expectations. We warmly welcome you back!

About the host

Hosted by Abi and Winton Buddington

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Rental home is managed by the property owners - it is not managed by a management company.

Why they chose this property

Our rental home has provided so many with a relaxing spot to unwind with family and friends. We have a gentle slope to the water with a few stone steps, making it ideal for multi-generational groups.

What makes this property unique

We love our beach house with a fireplace by the water. It provides a wonderful spot for preparing for water activities as well as a cozy spot to gather around a fire.

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