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Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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6208 State Route 414, Hector
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Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Place, Penguin Bay Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Standing Stone Vineyards
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Welcome to our beloved 1850s family farmhouse in the heart of the Finger Lakes, located right on the Wine Trail.

Just minutes from Seneca Lake, the home is ideally situated close to wineries, breweries, restaurants, gorges, waterfalls, state parks, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca.

Since purchasing the home, we’ve made many improvements and have plans for more. Please keep in mind that while the farmhouse is very clean, with comfortable beds and plenty of charm, it is an older home with some imperfections. We hope you'll appreciate its character and enjoy your stay.

The kitchen is spacious and newly renovated, offering plenty of room to cook meals and enjoy time with family and friends. An AC unit in the kitchen keeps the downstairs area very cool. There are spices stocked and some essentials.

The living room features a cozy seating area, perfect for morning coffee and conversation.

The TV room includes a comfortable sectional couch and a TV equipped with Roku; however, cable is not provided.

The bathroom is newly renovated, and has a walk in shower. It is located on the first floor. Please be cautious if you or a guest may have difficulty navigating at night, though night lights are provided.


The bedrooms are located upstairs. There are four bedrooms, each equipped with an AC unit.

Bedroom 1: Single Bed

Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: Single Bed

Bedroom 4- Queen Bed

The backyard is spacious and fairly private. There is a fire pit with a grill for you to use if you'd like to cook outdoors. Adirondack chairs surround the fire pit, creating a great spot to enjoy the countryside.

The house is listed for four guests, but we are open to two more guests with permission. There is a $20 fee per guest after four that you can add on at check out.

We are new to VRBO, but excited to host guests and keep our family home in the family!

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
Heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Leave beds unmade

Bag trash & take to outside bin

Turn off AC's &/or turn heat down to 60

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Quiet hours 10pm - 7am

No guest access to basement, garage or shed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4086125vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Penguin Bay Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Standing Stone Vineyards - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Cornell University - 50 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail on 31 May, 2026 start from S$224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom; Farmhouse on Seneca Lake Wine Trail located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Lake and Penguin Bay Winery. Standing Stone Vineyards and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 1 mile (2 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

A great place to stay in Hector!

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was clean, plenty of space for four people, and a great location for local wine tours!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thank you for being great guests! Please visit us again (:
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathleen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute house, everything was clean, and the owners are very nice. The house is perfectly located minutes from downtown and very close to many eateries, wineries and breweries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming farmhouse was in an idea location for exploring the area around and adjacent to Lake Seneca. Comfortable inside with plenty of space for everyone to sleep and relax, it included a generous backyard area for socializing outdoors as well. I have already recommended the property to family and friends- hats off to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele K.

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

Girls getaway

Went with friends and my daughters for hiking and wine tasting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thanks for being great guests! Please visit Finger Lakes again (:
Verified

8/10 Good

K M.

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

Finger Lakes

Very cute. Convenient location to breweries and wineries. Lots of off street parking. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

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

Farmhouse

Location was a good fit for our visit with NY family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2024
Thank you for being wonderful guests, Cassie! Hope you can visit again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great find in the Finger Lakes

Host is spot on with all descriptions and communications. Great remodel and updates to a 100 year old farm house and property. Kid friendly and plenty of space in the backyard, thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily A.

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

Lovely house, great location

This house was so cute and in a perfect location! We had everything we needed & plenty of space for a girls weekend. Check in / out was super simple. Emily even sent me a bunch of recommendations for wine tours for us! Only confusing part was the driveway, was a bit hidden and washed out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thanks for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't go wrong with staying at this Farmhouse. Was a great location for our trip being just a short drive (30 min) to Ithaca, (15 min) to Watkins Glen, and wineries/breweries everywhere :) House was very accommodating, large rooms, lots of seating, beds were comfortable. Place was clean and had everything you need. Air conditioning unit downstairs and in each bedroom kept the house very comfortable. We lucked out and weather allowed us to enjoy the fire pit. Overall a great VRBO and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Kathy! Thanks for being such super guests! (:
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Fall get away

Spacious and beautifully renovated farmhouse, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Nice fire pit in the backyard to sit and enjoy a glass of wine! Would like to stay again, when back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2024
Thank you for being our excellent guest! Come on back any time (: Cheers, Emily & Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay during our recent vacation as the Valois farm house! The house is well kept and spacious-- it was plenty of room and had everything we needed for our week long stay. It is also centrally located in the Finger Lakes. Very close to Seneca Lake, but also a short drive to Cuyuga Lake, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca. No shortage of things to do in the area. Plus many evenings we simply stayed at the house and enjoyed card and board games with the family! Very cozy! Communication and check-in was incredibly easy. Very much enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Joshua, for being awesome guests! So glad you and your family enjoyed your time together in the Finger Lakes. Come on back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Spacious, comfortable historic home

This 1850’s home has been fully updated to reflect modern tastes, yet retains its original details and charm - we loved it! Every need a traveler may have had been anticipated, with a well-appointed kitchen and bathroom, bookshelves filled with interesting books, games and toys for children, comfortable beds and bedding, and even tissues in nearly every room (important for those with allergies or eyes that weep from blocked tear ducts). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thank you for being excellent guests, Sandra! Please return any time, safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property to stay at. There were five of us and we enjoyed our time immensely. There was one exception and that was upon arrival. Pulled up in the grass behind the porch, couldn't tell that the ground was not flat and ended up on a slight drop off. Had to call AAA to come and get me out. We still had a great time at this place. I think the property host should put up a sign not to go in that area, that there is a slight off. We were trying to get as close to the back door as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thanks, we'll put up another sign. Glad you had a good visit (:
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Pleasant stay

This is an older home with tons of character. The kitchen and the bathroom have been updated and are very nice. We spent our days visiting the many wineries that are close by and our evenings playing games on the large kitchen table. Mainly because it was very hot the days that we stayed and the downstairs ac is located in the kitchen. Although it did keep the rest of the downstairs comfortable just not as cool as the kitchen. The upstairs was very warm when we got there but the ac units in the bedrooms did a nice job of making it cool enough to sleep. The noise from the units was tolerable. The beds were very comfortable. Check-in was very easy and the hosts communicated in a timely manner. The only drawback was the home is very close to a main road and you will definitely hear the traffic going by in the front two bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for hiking and sight seeing around the lakes. The house is an older farmhouse but has been updated to feel very modern but still cozy. Lots of room on the main floor, including a newly refinished bath with all sorts of toiletries. THE TOWELS WERE AMAZING. I love special touches like that, NO ONE wants to use stiff starchy walmart like towels while on vacation. Kitchen had nearly everything that you would need even though we ate out 70% of the time it was nice to have everything available. The bed rooms on the 2nd floor all connect in a loop around the stairs. So if using one of the smaller rooms note that you would have to pass through a larger rooms to get there. I used that room myself and I loved it. Was at the back side of the house, quieter and the bed was great (twin). located near several wineries that had bands, tours etc going on. Close enough to all the parts that we were able to do 4 of them in 3 days! We loved our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Great to host you, Tracey! Come back any time!! Safe travels, best wishes, Emily & Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Emily Heebner

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Originally from Buffalo, Cornell alum, semi-retired former college prof. Love to read, write, hike with family. Love this old family home. Love to share it!

Why they chose this property

Near hikes in the gorges, parks on lake front.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable, nice neighbors, centrally located on wine trail.

Languages:

English

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