Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies!

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a wooden deck with a view of a green field and a cloudy sky.
A wooden dining area with a long table, chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden panel walls, a framed picture, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are three bar stools and a window with a view.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 42 bedrooms2 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waterloo, NY
  • Place, Swedish Hill Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muranda Cheese Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Peter Whitmer Log Home
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies!

Escape to the Yost House, your own private sanctuary nestled in the heart of New York's breathtaking Finger Lakes region. Tucked between the two largest lakes — Seneca and Cayuga — this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat sits on 2 acres of peaceful land, surrounded by working Amish and local family farms that give it an authenticity you simply can't manufacture.
Wake up to jaw-dropping sunrises, unwind with golden-hour sunsets, and end your evenings gathered around the fire pit under a canopy of stars. With no city lights to compete, the night sky here is truly something special.
Your Home Away From Home
The Yost House comfortably sleeps four guests with two full bedrooms and two full bathrooms, privately placed on either end of the home.. The nicely furnished kitchen is fully equipped for home-cooked meals, and when the weather calls for it, take dining outside to your private deck, complete with a full outdoor dining table and seating for four. After a day of exploring, toss a load in the in-unit washer and dryer and settle in — you have everything you need right here.
Wine Lovers, You're Home!
You're just 1.5 miles from your first pour, sitting in the heart of one of the East Coast's most celebrated wine regions. Spend your days hopping between world-class wineries and your evenings toasting the sunset from your own backyard.
Perfectly Located
The Yost House puts you within easy reach of some of the Finger Lakes' most beloved towns and destinations:
🍷 Geneva, Waterloo, Romulus & Sheldrake — charming towns and wineries in every direction
🎭 Trumansburg & Ithaca — arts, dining, and the vibrant energy of a college town
🏛️ Seneca Falls — home of the Women's Rights National Historical Park & National Women's Hall of Fame
🌊 Watkins Glen — world-famous gorge, waterfalls, and state park
Adventure Awaits
🌲 Multiple state parks just minutes from your door
🥾 Hiking and biking trails for all skill levels
💧 Stunning waterfalls tucked throughout the region
🔭 Some of the best stargazing in New York State
Gather Around the Fire
After a day of exploring, come home to the Yost House and light up the fire pit. There's nothing quite like an evening under the stars with good company, a glass of local wine, and the peaceful sounds of farm country all around you.
What's Included
✅ Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
✅ Fully equipped kitchen
✅ Furnished deck with outdoor dining for four
✅ Fire pit
✅ Washer & dryer
✅ High-speed WiFi
✅ 2 private acres
A Note About Your Surroundings
You're in real farm country here — and that's part of the charm. The occasional fly is a small, honest reminder that you're surrounded by some of the most beautiful working agricultural land in New York State.
The Yost House is where you come to disconnect, breathe deep, and remember what slow living feels like. We can't wait to welcome you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
You may leave used towels on the floor in the washer/dryer area on your departure date.
Check for any remaining personal or food items and dispose of take with you.
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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3603712vb
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

About the area

Waterloo

Waterloo is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center or Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center.
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Waterloo, NY

What's nearby

  • Swedish Hill Winery - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Muranda Cheese Company - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Peter Whitmer Log Home - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sampson State Park - 9 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sauder's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yost House in the Finger Lakes - Wine, Views, Peace, and wide-open skies! located?

Situated in Waterloo, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Swedish Hill Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Muranda Cheese Company and Peter Whitmer Log Home. Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Dawn E Carmell

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I am beyond grateful to have been raised in this town, growing up surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, gorges, farms, family, and incredible beauty. It is my joy to be able to share this area with travelers seeking to explore the Finger Lakes. An artist friend of mine once shared that the light between these majestic lakes is "special, unique, and different", and I agree. You can see colors that perhaps you've never experienced before!

Why they chose this property

The open space and views over the farm land, the horses and mules, Amish farming, sunrise, sunset, star-gazing, bicycling and easy driving to countless parks, historical places, restaurants, and many, many wineries!

What makes this property unique

Two Bedrooms with queen size beds are located at each either end of the house, each with it's own full bath, offering enhanced privacy. Windows are many, and even rainy days can't obscure the amazing views as you relax in the living room. You have acres of land to wander around, and you can traverse the Nature Walk around the property. Have your coffee as the sun rises and dine on the deck if weather permits.

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