Lake level quiet retreat

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A small cabin with a dock, a bench, and outdoor seating.
A wooden staircase leading up to a building with a red exterior.
A red cabin with a white door and windows, located by a body of water with a small boat docked nearby.
A room with a view of a lake through large windows, a table, and a chair.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a bar area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen International
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Watkins Glen International, or consider a night out at Two Goats Brewing. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 28 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Cornell University - 50 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakewood Vineyards - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Barnstormer Winery - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake level quiet retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake level quiet retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake level quiet retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake level quiet retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake level quiet retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Seneca Lake, Bloomer Creek Vineyard and Red Newt Cellars Winery. Hector Wine Company and Ryan William Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second stay here. Great location on the lake, so close to a lot of great restaurants, wineries & breweries. Also love the availability of kayaks and a paddle boat. And open the front door and the lake is right there! Love everything about this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on the lake. Bob, the host, is extremely responsive and helpful. We only wish we could stay longer! Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private peaceful retreat

Cozy little home right on the lake where can unwind in nature. Great location for local the wineries and Watkins Glen Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem in Hector.

My favorite place to stay in the area. We've been regulars for years now and it's great everytime. Quiet, Clean, beautiful views, and a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful waterfront

We had a lovely time. The location is perfect - right on the water with kayaks, a row boat and a paddle boat to use. It's also close of tons of fun things to do in the fingerlakes. The host is very nice and check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30 year anniversary

It is perfect for a couple get away. We kayaked for two days. Hung outside by the lake having a drink of wine. Coffee in the morning outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Week

We definitely enjoyed our stay on Seneca Lake. It was quiet and cozy, just what we needed for a relaxing get-away. The cottage was neat and exactly as shown in the photos; and the owner was very helpful and attentive. The local fireworks were a plus for celebrating the 4th!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable With a View

We absolutely loved our stay here! The cottage was perfect for two, very clean and comfortable. Check in was great and Bob was a wonderful host. We were looking for a quiet place to disconnect from the world and this was a great place to do just that. We hope to have the opportunity to stay again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described

My husband and I enjoyed staying at this charming little retreat after a 1.5-week trip, and the experience was exactly what we needed. While the house is ideal for couples, we spent 90% of our time sitting outside, captivated by the lake views. What a delightful hidden gem! It's perfect when you need to escape with a special person or simply spend time alone in tranquil surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

This place is perfect for 2. My wife and I plan on coming back for several more year! We love the simplicity of the place! It is so quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Nice location. Could be tough for people with physical limits due to stairs and hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seneca Lake serenity

Absolutely perfect spot for a quiet lake front getaway! Steps from shore, beautiful sunsets and view. Very clean & well maintained property. Will 100% book this place in the future! Perfectly located to restaurants & wineries on the East side of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Will Be Back in 2026!

This was our third consecutive year staying at Bob's property. We are completely satisfied. This year was even better with the addition of a nice Roku television! We love the privacy and the quiet!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thanks for the great review. It was great having you again! I'm glad that you enjoyed the TV.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this lake cottage. The lake views are a step outside of the door and visible from inside. It was lovely to hear the waves as we slept at night. We stayed for the 4th of July and there were a lot of close fireworks displays provided by the neighbors throughout the weekend. The property was nice and clean and we had everything we needed. The owner was very polite and helpful with checking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly as advertised. We had a really fun weekend at the lake. The owner, Bob, showed up our first day to introduce himself and say hi and make sure that we had everything we needed. The place is small and quaint, but it’s exactly like the pictures show. We had access to a paddle boat, a Row boat, and kayaks. There’s an outdoor grill that has both charcoal and propane. And a fire pit on the beach. Some things to note, the bathroom is very tight. If you were a bigger person, it’s a very tight squeeze for the john. Also, there are about 40 steps from the parking spot to the cottage, so if you bring a lot of supplies, you’ll be up and down the stairs, a bunch of times and get a great workout. Not to say this is a bad thing, because we knew that from the pictures. Lastly, if you’re going into the water, make sure to bring water shoes. Being a lake, it is very rocky on the walk out.Overall, it was a really nice clean place, and great for a two person vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to the lake

The cottage is a sweet little place, perfectly situated so anything you may want to do around the lake is only a short drive away. It was clean, had all the essentials, and Bob was only a text message away if we needed anything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of Heaven

My daughter and i were hoping for a very peaceful and quiet stay. This cottage more than delivered. The sound of the lake coming onto shore was so relaxing. The views were fabulous. We both got rested and rejuvenated. Would definitely stay there again. (For a 3rd time)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice view

I did enjoy my stay. A few hiccups with parking and could have used more towels for 5 nights. But overall very clean and enjoyed the boats that were available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Yes, parking is limited and the additional motorcycle that you brought did tighten the parking area. Please don't hesitate to let us know while you are here if you need anything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great location and view!

This place is in such a great location- tons of great wineries and breweries minutes away! And the views are absolutely amazing. The cabin itself was very no frills, bathroom is tiny and not sure more than 2 people would have been comfortable. But we had excellent weather so spent most of the time outside, and there's a grill which was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thanks for leaving a review. I'm very glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for recognizing the value of this location in an area with so many things to do. As you likely have discovered, there are not many lakeside rentals like this in this area with 100 feet of Lake Frontage, town maintained, paved road and a municipal water supply. Yes, the bathroom is small but is well maintained and the shower and flooring were upgraded last season. I strive to keep the cottage very clean and well maintained. I hope that you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We really enjoyed our Finger Lakes stay at this property. There are many great places to visit nearby and we were also able to get into Watkins Glen, Geneva, and over to Keuka Lake without much trouble. The waterfront aspect was the real winning element. We felt very private, we used the kayaks, and we built fires in the fire pit two of the nights. We did have a maintenance issue during our stay, but Bob came over immediately and made things right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2023
I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay. I am glad to report that the maintenance issue has been fully resolved and will not occur again. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Bob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best lake side retreat

This is a very nice place to stay. Owners are great. Didn't have any issues with anything at the property. Very cozy, quiet, wildlife, wifi is available, easy access, close to lots of vineyards, shade tree with lawn furniture and everything you need in the retreat. Was nice there wasn't a tv. You have a perfect view of the lake from the cozy couch. Lots of mirrors so getting ready was a breeze and quick. Definitely would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot on the lakeshore

My wife and I spent a long weekend at this place and enjoyed every minute of it. We especially liked sitting by the fire along the shoreline. The host had a variety of watercraft available to take out. The views from the shore were very pretty. It should be noted that there is no TV. It wasn't missed, but we were surprised at it's absence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing experience (despite a power outage)

This was our third consecutive year staying here. It is so peaceful. There was a huge storm the first evening that knocked out the power for a day. We still had an amazing time. Bob compensated us one day which was super kind. We will be back in 2025.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Everything went good and as expected. It did feel a little less private than intended with the opener living at the top of the hill over your shoulder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2022
I’m glad that your stay went well. I am surprised about the comment on privacy, previous guests have never expressed this concern. I do live next door to the property but always try to be very respectful of my guests’ privacy during their stay. This property has 100 feet of lake frontage that provides much more privacy than most Seneca Lake rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A hidden gem, quaint, cozy with lake waterfront views

We love Seneca lake and never really get to this side of lake and usually do aB&B. This weekend we wanted something different, something of our own, relaxing-at our pace and we definitely got that! We were greeted by Bob w a bottle of 🍷as a thank you and very impressed w the cottage, spacious enough for 2 with all up to date amenities/furnishings. From the breathtaking view, coziness, soft towels, dual coffeemaker for pot or kcups, very clean, heat/ac, roomy shower, outdoor seating to have a morning coffee or 🍷sunset... and no TV was awesome to unplug close to many winieries,breweries,places to eat. This was an awesome time and will definitely be back -hopefully annually 🍁🍷🏠🛶 to use more of what’s offered Thank you !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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