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A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.

Holiday home in Watkins Glen, 4-minute walk to Watkins Glen State Park

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View of the front porch of the Madison Guest House
A view of the front of the Madison Guest House & the steps to the front porch
King size bed in GH North, the 3-bedroom apartment of the duplex.
King size bed in the GH North, the three bedroom apartment of the duplex.
King size bed and trundle bed that becomes a king in the three bedroom apartment

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Watkins Glen, NY
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Tasting Room
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.

You will not find a better location in downtown Watkins Glen for your large group! The completely furnished guest house is a duplex that offers a variety of accommodations and sleeps up to 17 people. Smaller groups can reserve one of two private apartments, and large groups can congregate together with space for many folks across both apartments. The smaller groups will be placed within the smaller apartment, and larger groups will be placed within the larger apartment. Groups of smaller sizes can reserve the whole house with premium pricing. A note to travelers with mobility concerns: several steps lead up to the house from the street. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is in the city centre. Montour Falls Historic District and Montour Falls Memorial Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park.
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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Motor Racing Research Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pudgies Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions. located?

Located in the heart of Watkins Glen, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park, The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor. International Motor Racing Research Center and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to all activities. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to Watkins Glen State Park. First time to area and would definitely come back. Snacks for the guests at this rental is a nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space in great location. Our goal was to do photography at Watkins Glen. Could walk to the park from this location. Saved the 8 parking few each day. The condo was stocked with breakfast food. It was nice that we did not have to run to the grocery store
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel O.

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

Honeymoon getaway

Very lovely stay and close to Watkins Glen state park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan A.

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

Watkins Gl n

Great stay, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Fun place to stay.

Travis was a great host and the house was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The house is within easy walking distance from the main strip and also the state park entrance. The host put great breakfast items, coffee,etc. in the home. That was appreciated! A lot of thoughtful items were in the home...an umbrella and band aids, for instance. It was evident that a lot of thought went into furnishing the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Nice place to stay for racers

Good accommodations for track visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

On a steep hill, but great downtown location.

Very convenient location in downtown Watkins Glen. The steps leading to the house were longer and steeper than I was expecting. The house was very clean and the refrigerator was stocked with breakfast items, which was a nice touch. The appliances including the A/C seemed to work well, except for the washer/dryer. We spent most of the time at the racetrack, but enjoyed the comfort of the apartment at the end of the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Four Days in Watkins Glen

The apartment was very clean and spacious with two bedrooms upstairs. The location was convenient to beautiful Watkins Glen Stare Park and an easy walk to restaurants. Communication with the owner was easy, and we liked that breakfast items were left for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Convenient location

Travis was very accommodating and the space was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Great location

Travis and Ashley were wonderful!! The apartment was very clean and spacious. Everything within walking distance. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y.

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

Fabulous location and comfortable home away from home.

Very nice unit in a fabulous location. Less than 3 blocks to the entry of the Glen/Gorge in one direction, and about 7 blocks to the harbor and the iconic pier house. Travis is great to work with, and provided all amenities for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Watkins Glen Gettaway

The house was perfect for us!! Clean & comfortable. Perfect location which was our main reason for staying here. It's a 3 minute's walk to the State Park gorge and close to Main Street shops and eateries 5-10 minute walk . Travis the host was very diligent in responding to all our questions. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Wonderful location

We had a wonderful stay over Thanksgiving weekend! The house had everything we needed and enough room for everyone! The two units was great for two families with pets and children. Walking distance to the lake, state park and downtown. A wonderful weekend had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Great place!

We had a great time on our stay. The house perfectly accommodated 2 families with kids and small dogs. The house was clean, the breakfast foods were much appreciated, and the separate laundry facilities for each apartment were awesome! The house is perfectly located in town and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and even the Watkins Glen State Park! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice and comfy

Our stay was nice and comfy. Served us well! Appreciated the breakfast food left for us. It was unexpected and extremely nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

william m.

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

Great Finger Lakes Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this guest house, plenty of space, and nice food for breakfast. Accommodations met or exceeded all our expectations. The house is walking distance to the state park waterfalls, and perfect for walking the town or Watgins Glen, down to the lake Seneca. The beds were comfortable, and the AC was good. We look forward to another visit to the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Family vacation

Our house was only a 3 minute walk to the entrance to Watkins Glenn. The house was clean, linens and breakfast foods were supplied, and delicious. Our wine tour was only 15 minutes away. Madison House is in an excellent location for a Watkins Glenn, Seneca Lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

August 2023

We booked this property for our annual golf outing and it was perfect for our purposes. Travis was great with communication including booking, checking in and answering questions while we were planning. It was a great location, easy walking distance to many bars and restaurants. We had a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

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

Nice location

Easy access to park and commercial district. Somewhat basic accommodations but clean, tidy, and quiet. Plenty of dishes and towels. Note for anyone with dogs (we didn't bring ours): the stairway to the upper floor is hardwood without any grip, so dogs might have difficulty climbing up.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donald D.

A wonderful place to enjoy family and friends.

Nicely located and and comfortable property. Anyone looking to spend a few days or a couple of weeks even would be very comfortable here. While there we toured a couple of the wineries and breweries along the lake and found the whole experience wonderful. The owner assisted nicely with suggestions and answers to our questions . Eat in our eat out, nicely set up kitchen and barbecue area as well. If you're heading to the Glen enjoy your stay at the Madison Guest house.

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Great weekend in Watkins Glen

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Our group was seven adults, and the layout of the house was perfect for our group. Originally, our group was supposed to be bigger, but the house would have easily accomodated everyone. It's rare to find someplace with 2 king size beds! The house was clean and everything was as expected. Located in downtown Watkins Glen, it is in walking distance of everything downtown which was one of the main reasons we chose it. It's location gives you easy access to the wineries on Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga Lakes. We go to the Finger Lakes a couple of times a year and now that our group has grown, we will definitely visit here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NOELLE L.

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

Excellent Experience

Super close to the local park that has waterfalls and hiking up stone stairs. We went to the restaurant at the marina for drinks and a HUGE pretzel with dipping sauces. The Chinese restaurant was just across the street, as was Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Shop. A Walmart was a short drive, as well. Inside the home the owner had some bananas, blueberries, bagels, butter and cream cheese waiting for us. There were plenty of towels and the beds were comfortable. The water pressure was good for showers and baths, and the street was fairly quiet with close parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Happy

When I first saw and book this house I was under the impression that it was one rental and I would have the entire house to myself. But it is set up like a duplex sharing a front porch. And that’s the only negative thing I can say. The house was clean, well furnished, wonderfully located and it had an inviting feel. 10/10. The host provided a breakfast and snack bar with coffee, tea, bagels, yogurts and bananas. It was delightful. Very happy I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Perfect !

I could not be happier with the Madison Guesthouse It was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need..including paper products. The beds & furniture were very comfortable. All the rooms in the house were very clean. The washer & dryer worked well. We never heard our neighbors in the other unit. Yes..there are quite a few stairs but I am 74 & had no problem. It’s a very short walk to the Glen. Lots of restaurants & shops are a short walk & you can even walk to the lake.I loved that recycling is available at the house. My niece & her husband stayed with me a few days. We all agreed we loved it & could find nothing to complain about. It’s the perfect place in Watkins Glen. If I could I would give it 12 stars !
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

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