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Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet. A FEW FALL WEEKENDS STILL AVAILABLE!

Chalet in Hector

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Hector Chalet
Hector Chalet
View from Deck - Late Fall
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Place, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Wine Company
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet. A FEW FALL WEEKENDS STILL AVAILABLE!

From our wooded location in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, enjoy the beautiful lake and sunset views from our totally rebuilt 700 + sq. ft. deck. Or enjoy a glass of wine on our lower deck off the downstairs bedrooms, while watching the boats on the water or your crew play basketball, volleyball or pickle ball on our 40' x 60' blacktop play area.

This five bedroom, three bath year-round home sleeps 8 - 10 and features a high ceiling great room with wood floors and a fireplace. Two bedrooms and two baths are conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs includes a large bedroom/playroom and sitting loft, spectacular lake views, which overlooks the great room. The walkout ground floor features two bedrooms, a full bath, and a family room.

The fully stocked kitchen is ready for the chefs among you and has all the appliances, dishes, cutlery, and glasses you will need. The house has central air conditioning & ceiling fans in all rooms.

Our play area is private to the few houses on our private road and is also a great place for the kids to ride their scooters, play games, or just run wild. Our beach access is a short 300-yard walk downhill and has a deck for you to enjoy sitting at the water’s edge.

We are located in Hector, NY, just eight miles north of Watkins Glen, on the east side of Seneca Lake. Our community is filled with wineries, breweries, restaurants, small shops, hiking trails and waterfalls. The vibrant college town of Ithaca is a short distance away.

After a day visiting the 11 wineries within a few miles, or hiking in Watkins Glen or the Finger Lakes National Forest, escape to this quiet getaway to enjoy a glass of New York wine on the deck, read a book. visit with friends, or roast marshmallows at our side yard fire pit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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
Guests must respond to requests for information about your group from Hosts within 48 hours.
Guest must read and agree to follow the house rules in the Rental Agreement. Emailed acknowledgement, via the VRBO system, is required within 48 hrs.
Guest must return the signed Rental Agreement at your earliest convenience.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Montour Falls Memorial Library and Montour Falls Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Lodi Point State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Watkins Glen International or Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hector Wine Company - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 19 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 30 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakewood Vineyards - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Triple F Diner - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet. A FEW FALL WEEKENDS STILL AVAILABLE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Seneca Lake spacious 5-bedroom chalet. A FEW FALL WEEKENDS STILL AVAILABLE! located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Leidenfrost Vineyards, Hector Wine Company and Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room and Red Newt Cellars Winery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and the owners were always quick at communicating through the booking and renting process. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very spacious and clean. the kitchen had everything we needed. The location was perfect for our activities in town and at the racetrack and Paul was a very gracious host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Very Nice!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. Very clean with extra special touches. You can tell the host cares about the property and pays attention to details. Highly recommend staying here. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam O.

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

Great Time, great view.

Had a great time during our stay. The whole experience was seamless and low hassle. Beautiful view of the lake and surrounding vineyards. Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a ladies weekend there with 8 senior ladies, could not have been happier. Everything was just perfect Paul was there whenever I had a question or an inquiry about the unit. We would definitely go there again thank you much for making it so clean for us. Love, love, loved it!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay! House was clean and well stocked with plenty of room for everyone. Great outdoor space. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great visit

We had a great time at the house and in Hector. When a question came up about the house, it was answered right away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella K., Littleton Colorado

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

Owner very responsive

We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

Perfect Family Getaway in a Quiet and Spacious Location

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! The location was wonderfully quiet, and we made great use of the tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. The property was easy to find, impeccably clean, and incredibly welcoming. The hosts were very responsive and communicated clearly, making our stay even more enjoyable. The property itself was massive, offering plenty of space for our family to spend quality time together. We highly recommend this location for anyone looking for a peaceful and spacious retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert W., Wyomissing, Pa

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

A nice home, but a little far from lake for older people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

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

Annual get together

A great place to meet with friends. We, nine of us, spent many hours visiting, cooking and eating. A beautiful setting, comfortable and clean. Paul, the owner, quickly responded to any questions. And of course many wonderful wineries to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Girls Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Hector Chalet for our yearly get together of friends who met on a Turkey trip. The property is well laid out and maintained. The kitchen was very well equipped and the home very comfortable which we loved. We enjoyed a few of the wineries, the dock and even tried out the pickle ball court. We certainly would stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., Hollidaysburg

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

Great location clean and comfortable

Hector chalet was perfect for our family vacation. We had more than enough room and the house was very well equipped for our stay. The location was perfect for visiting our favorite Finger Lakes spots on the Eastern side of Seneca Lake. The beach access is a bit of a walk but Paul's directions were perfect. We enjoyed watching the sunsets from the deck. We will definitely keep this property on the top of our Finger Lakes list.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Takashi E.

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

Excellent Location

We had our family get together at this beautiful Chalet. 6 adults and 2 children. There was an unusual heat wave during our stay so we didn’t spend much time at the pickleball court but is was nice. The A/C worked fine and kept us cool. The huge upper deck was great for sitting outdoors when it cooled down. We found a hidden gem close to the property called “Here” which serves breakfast and lunch Fri- Mon. The only thing I want to mention is the small parking area at the bottom of a narrow driveway. We had 3 cars so we ended up having to either back in or back out when parking at the bottom. Also the private beach is not adjacent to the property but that was not a problem for us since it was simply too hot to use. We had a great time at this clean and well stocked property.
We backed in down the driveway.
Great pickleball court.
Great new upper deck that wraps around to the back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William D., Athens, GA

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

We had a great time!

Eight members of our family (seven of us in our seventies plus our daughter in her late thirties) stayed for four nights and had a wonderful time. The house had plenty of sleeping room and gathering places. Our first evening we enjoyed having dinner on the deck with a view of an amazing sunset over the lake. We took advantage of this and took a great family picture (which we plan to frame) with the lake and sunset in the background. The location is ideal for exploring the area, including wineries, Watkins Glen, and Corning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Birthday winery weekend

House was very well equipped. Nice soft bath towels! Wish the weather was nicer so we could have enjoyed the deck. Always seems to rain when we visit Finger Lakes. Host communication was excellent. Road down to house and driveway a bit treacherous/steep but that’s fully disclosed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bilinda G.

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

Great location, beautiful views

Communication and ease of booking/checking in was excellent. Lots of space to spread out. Our group of 6 adults loved the location and beauty of the wineries and the lake. It was a 5 minute walk to the lake but we didn't spend much time there. The furnishings were adequate but dated. The kitchen was stocked with necessary tools to cook in several times. Outdoor fire pit was used and enjoyed. Overall, we loved the location and enjoyed morning walks up the hill to view the changing leaves of fall. The wineries/breweries and distilleries were all very close and hikes to see spectacular water falls were exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

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

Wonderful

A small group of us needed a house on the lake for a weekend so we could do some wine tasting and relaxing for my best friend’s bachelorette celebrations. It was wonderful. Fully stocked kitchen, multiple bathrooms , lots of beds to pick from. The owner communicated very quickly if we had questions. Only real downside was the dock to the lake is not directly behind the property. For anyone who might not be able to handle steep hills better brining your car there. Also the water in the showers didn’t really get above warm. But the water pressure was great. Over all it was an absolutely wonderful perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would sincerely like to Thank You for the opportunity of being able to enjoy your Hector Chalet.It was as wonderful as the picture you painted for me and as comfortable as you depicted.It is spacious and beautifully furnished. The view from the deck is simply amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul was a wonderful host, very responsive and available if needed. There was an issue with road paving closing down the main roadway to the house, and he was super accommodating. House was a wonderful location and super relaxing, had everything we needed for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

NELSON S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The parking was challenging for 4 vehicles but we managed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This chalet was the ideal base for our bachelorette weekend in Hector's Wine Country. The property was precisely as advertised, and we found everything to be in perfect order. Paul was great with communication leading up to our stay, and fortunately, we didn't need to reach out during our trip. The self check-in was particularly convenient, especially with multiple people arriving at different times. We loved the stunning views of Seneca Lake from the property and only wish we could have extended our stay beyond the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, clean and spacious. Lots of great amenities and a truly enjoyable experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Wonderfully comfortable

This was a great place for myself and 5 friends. It is spacious, well maintained, and beautifully furnished with a great view. Everything one needs in the kitchen is there. A good location for visiting the many wineries. The owner is very accommodating also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Family getaway

Enjoyed a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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