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The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a hanging chandelier.
A neatly made bed with a star-patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small table with a lamp and a framed picture.
A circular fire pit with chairs arranged around it in a grassy outdoor area.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with a glass panel, and a staircase.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a black leather sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Keuka Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts Center of Yates County
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Oliver House Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Penn Yan

Penn Yan is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Arts Center of Yates County, or check out an event or a game at Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arts Center of Yates County - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Oliver House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seneca Lake - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 35 min drive - 45.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ideal Vacation Location in the Heart of Wine Country located?

This family-friendly Penn Yan holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Keuka Lake, Arts Center of Yates County and Oliver House Museum. The Windmill Farm & Craft Market and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail 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. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a long weekend in the Finger Lakes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2026
Thank you for visiting! It is an honor to share our hometown with such wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Minnie was excellent at communicating, the house was very clean and easy to relax. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 12 Oct, 2026
Thank you for visiting. It is an honor to share our hometown with such wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Penn Yan. Great location with convenient access to downtown and local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. Penn Yan is such a great small town. We are happy to be able to share it with guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a quick weekend trip. Close to town and shops. Clean, well stocked with everything you need. Host was easy to communicate with and just overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. We enjoyed hosting your group. Visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The house had ample space with multiple gathering areas for our group. Everything was very clean and well-stocked. Minnie was so accommodating to and communicative with our group. We were very appreciative of her and the work put into preparing our stay. We would definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was very impressed with the location, true to description of the listing & overall thoughtfulness of the necessary details & cleanliness of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2026
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. We love being able to share our hometown with guests. Penn Yan and the whole surrounding Finger Lakes region are special places.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with my 4 kids. We booked last minute and were so happy with the house. Everything is labeled so there is no question what is inside a drawer or what light turns on the kitchen. They also had a book with explains about the town and things to do in the area. The place was clean and very accommodating. There is a lot to do in the area. We were so happy with our visit and hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
Thank you for taking time to leave such a detailed review. We would be honored to welcome you back anytime. Repeat guests are our favorite compliment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very clean and accommodating for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent! The home had everything we needed. Very comfortable, clean and very easy to find
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanks for visiting. It is a joy to host such wonderful guests. Visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay. The home is clean, comfortable and centrally located. Our hosts were fantastic. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thanks for taking time to write a review. It is a pleasure to host such wonderful guests. We would love to welcome you anytime you're in the Finger Lakes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

Condo is compact but very comfortable and very pretty views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
Thank you for taking time to leave a review of our house. We appreciate the feedback from guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little house. Everything you could want or need for a quick lake town getaway. Owner was fantastic. House was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. It is a joy to be able to share our hometown with guests. Keuka Lake is beautiful all year round, but summer is especially nice for enjoying swimming and being out on the water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary celebration

It was very easy working with Minnie. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. It was an honor to welcome you to our hometown. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A family girls trip

The place was super clean and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Thanks for visiting. It is a pleasure to host such wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient. Very nice back yard for groups. Very organized and detailed. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A cute quirky house, nearby all you could want to do. 3 levels which was fine for us, and gave everyone space. Attentive hosts. Exceptionally clean Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We love sharing our hometown with guests. There are so many things to do nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend

The house was well organized and contained everything we needed for a relaxing getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
Thanks for taking time to write this review. We enjoyed hosting your special weekend visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Idea location. Very clean and well maintained. Will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
Thanks for taking time to leave a review. It is always a pleasure to host such wonderful guests. We would be honored to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, Centralized and out of the hustle and bustle

We loved our stay. - this place was perfect for us. It is centralized to all the wineries and between Seneca Lake and another one. We were very pleased with everything and the host had Minnie has great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review. Our home is between Keuka and Seneca Lakes. I am glad that you enjoyed the wineries.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Once again we all had a wonderful experience staying at the home. Thank you Minnie we will be staying at your rental again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2022
Thanks again for visiting and for taking time to write a review for our future guests. We really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Minnie's home was warm and comfortable with all the amenities. Nice spacious back deck & attached garage for easy unloading, especially in the cold. TV and wifi worked well, and 2 bathrooms are always a plus. Minnie always responded almost immediately to any message. We highly recommend and will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great getaway spot

We spent the weekend with friends. The three bedroom was immaculate and quite comfortable. It was an easy drive to many must see locations. Out only complain was the window air conditioning units were a tad noisy and made for loud conversations during dinner. Otherwise an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the feedback. The window air conditioner for that section of the house must be installed in the dining room window. We do encourage guests to adjust the window air conditioners to their comfort, but perhaps it is worth noting here, they can also be adjusted for a quieter fan setting as needed. Overall, though, we are glad that you found the house clean and comfortable. Simpler Time Country Cottage is a wonderful location for visiting so many of the must-see places in the Finger Lakes area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We had a great time in Finger Lakes and found the home we rented to be very comfortable, clean and the owner thought of everything we could possibly need in the home for our weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
Thanks again for visiting. It was a pleasure to host you during your visit. We would be honored to welcome you again anytime you plan another getaway to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

We had a great stay! The house was exactly as described. Minnie was very nice and very responsive to questions. In addition to the firewood, there were several other little extras that made our stay that much more pleasant. We would highly recommend a stay at this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Thanks you for taking time to leave a review. It always makes me happy to hear that guests enjoyed their stay. We are honored to be able to share our hometown with such wonderful groups like yours.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for everyone

This home is so comfortable, clean, and cozy. Our family of four loved everything about it. It is really the perfect place to stay to enjoy all the FingerLakes has to offer. This house has everything you could want or need, with really nice thoughtful touches. Thank you for an amazing time!
Stayed 73 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2021
It was an honor to host you and your family for the summer. Thank you again for taking time to write this review. You are welcome back anytime.
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