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Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Sun loungers, beach towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Burdett, NY
    Watkins Glen Beach
    19 min walk
    The Tasting Room
    3 min drive
    Seneca Harbor
    3 min drive
    Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    35 min drive

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Property grounds
Peaceful space in the country, with deck and sunroom. Surrounded by nature!
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is CA $251
per night
CA $432 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Peaceful space in the country, with deck and sunroom. Surrounded by nature!

About the area

Burdett

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Burdett vacation home, you'll find Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen Beach. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen Beach - 19 min walk
  • The Tasting Room - 3 min drive
  • Seneca Harbor - 3 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 3 min drive
  • Watkins Glen International - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View

Spend a night, a weekend or a week at one of the most unique properties in all of the Finger Lakes. Clifftop is a 20 acre paradise, with unforgettable Sunset, Seneca Lake, and village views. Perched atop a bluff and high above the lake, enjoy your very own private compound, only 1 mile from the center of Watkins Glen, at the gateway to the east Seneca Lake wine trail. Hike along thousands of feet of clifftop trails, then descend into a magnificent gorge with several waterfalls, flanked by hemlock, periwinkle, and stone formations.

Take an hour or a day; relax within this private natural paradise. Hike back up to the many cliff top nature trails and take in the bee balm, shaded canopy, and daily visits by the bald eagles and osprey that inhabit our area. Or "stay put." Kick back on the deck or lawn directly in front of your room. Sun bathe, nap, or simply enjoy the sailboats, western bluffs, and village below. The Rookery, our upper level hemlock lodge, has 2 king bedrooms(one is a suite) each with deluxe bath, including 6' soaker tub and shower. The full kitchen and entry room provide plenty of elbow room, and 3 patio doors lead to the 50' x 9' deck, located 200' above the lake, below. The large kitchen has quartz counters, all new appliances, lovely maple wood floors. Large glass fireplace. A short distance from your back door is a beautiful view area with your own under the stars fire pit.

Property manager

Cindy Atwill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: No children under 13

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

spunknit

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake Views
View of the lake is amazing. However, the main road runs down the hill from the unit, so there will be traffic noise all the time. The unpaved driveway to the unit could be challenging for some vehicles. The unit is well appointed, well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms and a comfortable bed. The couches were uncomfortable and could be updated. The owners live below the unit. Cindy and Ed were very friendly and even left some tasty local craft beer in celebration of our anniversary! We loved the area and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven on earth!
From the first contact with Cindy, I could tell we would enjoy our stay and she would be an amazing host! I was surprising my partner with a getaway for his birthday and had never been to the Finger Lakes. Cindy and Ed have a very cozy and comfortable home with everything you may need for enjoying a relaxing trip. It gives a french cottage vibe and was very clean and very “chicly” appointed. She had supplied us with a bottle of Riesling from one of the local wineries and Starbucks pods for the Keurig. There are two primary suites with very nice en-suite baths. (Both have deep soaker tubs and showers) both Cindy and her husband Ed were very respectful and responsive to any needs we had. The only thing I found issue with is that the online pics of the place don’t even come close to doing it justice. But that is probably a good thing for us, because I was able to book it with short notice😜. It was so conveniently located to the village of Watkins Glen, with the state park only being few miles away. And the drive from one end of Lake Seneca to the other was breathtakingly beautiful and only 45 mins. The wineries were amazing and the food in the area was fantastic. But at the end of the day, the views from both bedrooms and the massive deck were just amazing. I will definitely be returning and would love to see the fall foliage. Also, Cindy is very knowledgeable about the area and assisted me in dining selections/recommendations as well as helped me find a spa at Belhurst. ❤️ .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gina and Angelo P., Stewartstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with views
The property is beautiful and everything you needed was supplied. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and very clean. The view was amazing. I would caution the driveway is very steep and rocky, and the turn in was difficult. My only complaint was that it is not a private retreat, the owners stay in the garage and in the basement in the evenings, the spotlight comes on so enjoying that back deck is not private. There is also construction as a new house is being built. Otherwise, we were not bothered by the owners at all But it is misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Beautiful house Excellent location Modern open concept with beautiful lake view Owners were very welcoming and accommodating Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Clarence, NY. A suburb of Buffalo, NY.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Great home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake Views
Cindy and Ed were great host. The house and location were great. Close to activities and amazing views of Lake Seneca. Highly recommend visiting the Watkins Glen State Park which has many beautiful waterfalls and views of the gorge. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Feels Like Home
The 5th time’s the charm — just like the first four. We’ve stayed at this property more than any other rental, for many reasons: the kind, generous, incredibly thoughtful hosts, Cindy and Ed; the quiet, private location; the incredible views of Seneca Lake from the whole-house-length deck; a layout with two master suites that doesn’t waste an inch and gives you everything you need in a vacation home. Can’t recommend this house, or these lovely hosts, highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seneca Lake retreat
A lovely place with an incredible view from every room! Great place to relax on the patio, close to good restaurants and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cliffside Retreat
This property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. We selected this property for three main reasons: separate bathrooms as we were traveling with another couple, proximity to Watkins Glen State Park and the balcony views. Everything was perfect during our stay. Cindy, the owner, was very welcoming when we arrived and even provided us with a bottle of local wine, dinner recommendations and passes to local wineries. The property itself was clean and well equipped with everything that one would need for the weekend. The views from the balcony were great and super relaxing to watch the sunset. I would definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lakeview Getaway
Comfortable, cosy bungalow that is exactly as described & pictured on Vrbo. The gracious, friendly owners are onsite & greeted us when we arrived & said goodbye when we departed. The bungalow features a great layout for two couples as there are two king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, one of which has a second door to the common area. These private areas are separated by the living room, dining room, & kitchen which provides some welcome privacy. An SUV or 4-wheel drive car may be helpful accessing the property which is reached via a steep, unpaved drive. Other minor quibbles are low water pressure in the showers & uneven Wi-Fi. Overall we’d heartily recommend this listing to vacationers.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a Pleasure
This was our fourth stay at this beautiful home in the past four years, and we already can't wait for our fifth. The location is perfect: private and secluded on the clifftop, but incredibly close and convenient to everything. The house is warm, welcoming, and always immaculate, with two fabulous master suites and a spacious deck with incredible views. Most special of all, though, are Cindy and Ed, the two warmest, nicest hosts you could ever hope to have in a rental property; they're kind and responsive, always available for anything you need. I've put this in a review before, and I'll say it again: coming back to this house feels like coming home. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view on Seneca
Couldn’t have asked for more! Property was clean and Cindy was great to work with. Our first stay here, would definitely not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Race day
Hidden and private
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., La Pine

Liked: Cleanliness
Seneca Lake
The house is located on a bluff above Seneca Lake with an outstanding view. It had all the comforts of home. Cindy was a great host, helping with winery and restaurant recommendations. We will definitely come back next time we are in the FLX region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Seneca Lake
Great location. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Third Time's the Charm
This was the third time we stayed in Cindy & Ed's lovely home in the past four years, and it certainly won't be the last. It feels like home away from home: a clean, cozy, comfortable place to relax. The property is beautiful, the views of Seneca Lake are gorgeous, and the location is convenient to everything. Cindy & Ed are kind, gracious hosts, always thoughtful and helpful in any way you need, and always looking to find ways to make your stay even better. I can't recommend them, or the home, highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Destination
Had a fantastic stay! Cindy and Ed are fantastic hosts! Would recommend this beautiful lake view home for anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Great location, friendly helpful hosts, amazing house! Thanks Cindy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watkins Glen Cottage
This is my best ever experience. The owners were SUPER nice. The property was clean and exactly as advertised. The owners assisted with my mom who is older and has some mobility challenges. The cottage was well stocked - there were ample towels and little things we forgot, like ziploc bags. I highly recommend. Jim from Texas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Elizabethtown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic getaway
I brought my mom on our first solely-together trip in many years, and both she and I were thrilled with this clifftop home. Cindy was incredibly welcoming and even did a little homework for us for restaurant and shopping recommendations. The home is set up perfectly for a family group and each bathroom is thoughtfully appointed. We didn't get to cook but the kitchen is well stocked and has a large refrigerator. The amount and quality of amenities is a giant step above the average rental. The deck and view are what you come for and having a quiet sit with the birds singing while watching boats on the lake is quite lovely. We're looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Seneca Lake retreat
If you’re traveling to Seneca Lake in the finger lakes this is the best place to stay. Minutes from downtown and close to all of the wineries, breweries and amazing hiking. The home was clean, spacious, and had an unbeatable view of the lake. You have direct views of the incredible finger lakes sunset. The hosts were friendly and accommodating and made the stay even more comfortable. We loved our trip and would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Beautiful spot for a double birthday weekend getaway! The accommodations were very comfortable and clean with a phenomenal view of Lake Seneca! Hosts, Cindy and Ed, were very helpful with recommendations of walking trails, vineyards, restaurants and even hospitals! Definitely would recommend this place to friends and family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host
Cindy was amazing, everything was just as listed, the two bedroom home was perfect, views are great, home is open and large, furniture and beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed and then some! Cindy was always available to assist with anything we needed or to provide a meal recommendation. This property is so convenient with most things from Corning to Ithaca only a 30 minute drive away. We will definitely stay here again if we return to the area! Thank you Cindy!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed for one week and had a great time. Very close to Watkins Glen, wineries, breweries, etc. Great view of Lake Seneca. Very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful home with an amazing view. The Host was very helpful every step of the way. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022