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Scenic Seneca lake home with private dock & soaring views!

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Dining
Private 1000’ ft dock- new in 2022’
Wrap around deck!
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Place, Fruit Yard Winery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scenic Seneca lake home with private dock & soaring views!

Exclusive 3 BR vacation home in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country located on the breathtaking western shore of Seneca lake, minutes from Watkins Glen. This relaxing home is on a 4 acre wooded oasis, w/ private lake access & a new dock. Enjoy the large wrap around deck with soaring lake views. Perfect setting for your family & friends.

Enjoy a peaceful walk to the lake which is downhill on a private gravel road (1/10 mi). Perfect setting for fishing, swimming, kayaking or sipping wine with a good book!

Parking avail near lake in a 4 X 4 vehicle only. Ample parking close to the house!

3 Bedrooms: BR#1 Queen first floor, BR#2 King, BR#3 queen bed (semi- private).

The space
The Buttonwood is a gorgeous 1300 sq ft. modern home that offers a relaxing memorable view of Seneca Lake. Step up three stairs from a large parking area to a covered porch and vast wrap around deck which is enclosed on all sides. The first floor has a great room and kitchen providing floor to ceiling windows offering an unobstructed view of the Lake. The deck is perfect for dining after a day on the lake, fishing or wine tasting.

The first floor queen bedroom has access to a full bath with standup shower (hand rail). Stairs lead to the basement which is a ground level walkout and provides foosball & ping pong - perfect for after dinner fun. Laundry also available on this level. Walk outside to a 2nd area for relaxing in the hammock. Enjoy the Firepit & lawn games.
The 2nd floor provides 2 bedroom’s. BR #2 Wake up to great views of the lake semi-private (king bed). Bedroom #3 is semi-private with a queen bed. 1/2 bath available on this level as well.

Guest access- Smart keyless entry
Entire house, deck, large yard and private dock

Other things to note:
The owner provides all linens, fully equipped kitchen and includes dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, cookware and grill. Dish soap, paper towels, tissues also provided.
*fire-pit/ cooler/fishing poles/boogie boards/lawn chairs/ adirondak chairs available for your convenience
For your protection, there are security cameras, monitoring the road, parking area, and exterior of the house only.
Central monitoring for fire, smoke and carbon monoxide.
We will have a guest guide in the home with things to do and see while visiting the area. Additional check-in and checkout information such as wifi password etc. are listed in the home to make your stay comfortable & easy!
Full season home has a furnace, generator and central air.
Wi-fi is included (Spectrum!)
Parking for 4 - 6 cars at the house (only one 4X4 vehicle parked in designated spot down by the lake at any time)

House Rules:
Reservation by adults age 23 or older
No Pets
No fireworks
No smoking in the house
No parties (family gatherings encouraged!)
Completion of this reservation implies waiver of all liability and acceptance of house rules listed within.

Additional rules:
Please do not over tax septic by flushing excessive paper or foreign objects etc.
Please place items back after using them
Close umbrellas when leaving or if windy
Extinguish fire in fire pit & do not leave unattended
Please report any damage immediately - (accidents happen) but we would like to address these immediately.


Check Out:
Gather used towels & sheets and place in labeled bins near laundry.
Run dish machine
Place trash & recyclables in bags provided-then place in designated outside cans to the left of driveway
Turn all lights, fans, cooking appliances off
Turn off Grill
Empty Refrigerator
Close doors & Windows
Return keys to lock box (if you needed these)
Lock up (keypad)

Additional requests
We hope you will treat our home (the Buttonwood) as your own. We appreciate you returning items when your done. Please stack the plastic Adirondack chairs under deck. Please replace all life vests, games, ping pong paddles, remotes etc.
Note:
*First aid box, mosquito spray etc. are located above the refrigerator. Let us know if it gets low!!

Finally, have an amazing stay at the Buttonwood, relax & enjoy!!! Do not hesitate to reach out should you need anything. We would love you to share some thoughts on your stay or favorite areas you have visited while here. Thank you!!! Meg & Glenn

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About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider International Motor Racing Research Center and Arts Center of Yates County. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Fruit Yard Winery - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Keuka Lake - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 29 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Corning Museum of Glass - 52 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Company - ‬32 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M.

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

Perfect Get Away

This was the perfect place for a great girls weekend! the views are amazing and super close to lots of great wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Mini Get Away

we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth J.

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

A Short Stay to Recharge

Overall the whole stay was excellent. Our hosts were very pleasant and everything was as they had listed. We had a great break and felt peaceful throughout our stay. We would stay again in the future. The location was very good for both Watkins Glen and Corning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Gareth, We appreciate your kind words and would love to have you and your wife back to the Buttonwood anytime!! Meg & Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

Dundee

Beautiful and user friendly! Perfect for our girls night!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Quiet clean large and peaceful!

The hosts made everything welcoming and easy for us, there was nothing missing! My 3 year old and 8 year old were comfortable and happy, and it felt very safe for them. We gathered a few family and friends to celebrate my husbands birthday and it was just perfect. A very wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great summer getaway!

Meg & Glenn were great hosts and their property was beautiful! They were quick to fix the door lock when the batteries died, so quick that we didn’t even realize it was a problem until it was being fixed! It was in a great spot to visit all the wineries and Watkins Glen, and the view from the porch was beautiful! It is quite a steep walk to the dock and we had to step in the water a bit since the water level was high, so keep that in mind, but was fine for everybody in our group. We enjoyed our time relaxing on the dock and floating in the water. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara T.

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

Fabulous long weekend!

We had a great long weekend at buttonwood. Meg was great with communication and very responsive. The house was stocked with items that you could use at the lake such as life vests, noodles, and water shoes. The location was great only be 15-20 from most places. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2023
Cara, We loved hosting you, your family & friends. We'd love to have you back any time! Meg & Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

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

Beautiful Stay, Incredibly Relaxing Week

Upon arrival, check-in was a breeze. The house was perfectly stocked to make it feel like your own vacation home - beach towels, life jackets, chairs, kitchen amenities, etc. The house was perfectly sized for our adult family of 6, and incredibly comfortable. Although it did appear as though they were equipped for younger families as well. We were able to spend many nights cooking together and having dinner at the spacious table. But what we really could not get over was THE VIEW! It was absolutely stunning from the home and from the private dock. The location was perfect for getting to and from wineries, into Geneva and Watkins Glen, and a local coffee stand. Overall, we would highly recommend this property and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Teri & Sean, Thank you for your kind words! We loved having you as guests and sincerely appreciate that you treated our home as your own. We would love to host you again anytime at the “ Buttonwood” in the future! Meg & Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

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

Perfect Quiet Escape

My family and I stayed at the Buttonwood for two nights on our way to a baseball tournament in Cooperstown. The property was beautiful!! Being able to just enjoy the beautiful surroundings in such a quiet setting was a dream. The walk to the lake was steep but not difficult. My five year old was able to manage it just fine. The home was perfect! Space for our family of six to sleep and relax. Clean, well stocked, lots to do. We had a great time playing the board games provided and the games downstairs in the basement. Views were gorgeous. Loved sitting around the firepit in the evening. Wish we didn't live across the country so we could visit again soon! Also a short drive to Watkins Glen so we were able to enjoy the town and the state park easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Tara, Thank you for your kind words!! We are so happy that you carved out the time and relaxed at our place!! Cooperstown will be amazing as well!! You and your family are welcome back any time!! Best- Meg & Glenn
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