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Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Hector Wine Company
    8 min walk
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    13 min walk
  • Ithaca Bus Station
    46 min drive
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    52 min drive

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About the area

Hector

On the beach.Your stay at this Hector cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Leidenfrost Vineyards and Hector Wine Company. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hector Wine Company - 8 min walk
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 13 min walk
  • Atwater Estate Vineyards - 6 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 17 min drive
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬7 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.

Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views

Vacation lakefront cabin in the midst of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with a private beach and dock in a wooded setting. Located in Hector, NY, just eight miles north of Watkins Glen, on the east side of Seneca Lake. This four bedroom, plus detached bunkhouse, easily sleeps 8 people spring, summer and fall. This home features an amazing 600+ sq. ft. deck with beautiful lake and sunset views. The private beach, dock and canoe are steps away in front of the house. The living space and one bedroom and bathroom are on the main floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs and a newly renovated master bedroom and bathroom downstairs. There is also a detached room with double bunk beds. This is a great location for families with children or for a reunion with friends.

Property manager

Robyn Howard-Anderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • Children are welcome.

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Lakefront cottage with private deck and dock, amazing porch with sunset views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for the region
It was exactly as advertised, very clean, with good instructions, and well located. The view and dock are AMAZING! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake front property
This house was perfect for our group of 4 friends. We enjoyed sitting on the covered deck overlooking the lake, watching the sunset and listening to the acorns bang off of the roof. We even got serenaded by a screech owl. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ms. Beth's AWESOME Classroom, Groveland, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a large family!
Amazing view! Plenty of room for 6 people. Great communication from the owner. Only thing I think people need to know is how long and steep the stairs to the lake are.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

N. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We recently stayed at this beautiful house with our two kids. First off, I want to say that the house was clean and spacious, and the kitchen was well-stocked. The water is crystal clear, the deck was beautiful, and the views were amazing. The hosts were friendly and very responsive. That being said, here are a few things I wish I had known before booking: Mobility Issues: If you are traveling with people who have mobility issues, this isn't the place for you. To get to the water, you need to go down a lot of stairs (deck to yard, then yard to water). We traveled with two people who couldn't really do stairs, so they enjoyed the water from afar. Essentials: Bring foil, plastic wrap, and ziplock bags. The nearest grocery store is 20+ minutes away, so it's a 40+ minute trip if you forget essentials. Water Supply: It's not until after you book, and it's too late to cancel, that you are given vital information about spacing showers 15-30 minutes apart. Water supply must be an issue because I was awoken from a rare opportunity to nap with multiple calls and an email about the water running for 21 minutes. We later found that a toilet was running. Although they were nice about it, I was off-put by the calls and heavy monitoring. No Beach: The dock is lovely, but there is no beach, no grass, or sand. You walk down 25+ steps directly to the dock and jump into the water from there (or use the handy ladder provided). I highly recommend water shoes as the water is rocky. Thankfully
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
It was the perfect cottage for our family group with lots of discrete space for sleeping and socializing. The 2nd floor porch overlooking the lake is as nice as I have ever been on - anywhere. The best thing about this property is the owner. She is extremely responsive to problems that arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joann v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Gorgeous view, nice dock to sit down by the water. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
This trip was planned as a girls getaway to surprise our daughter (who has three sons) coming up from Florida for a long weekend. We had such a fun time we decided to make it a yearly tradition. The house held all 8 of us comfortably, in a beautiful setting right on Seneca Lake, offering a beautiful display of Gods creation from either of the two decks. LOTS of laughter & love!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Margie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hector NY
The view is amazing…
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We were so happy with everything about this property. The location is beautiful, and the house was very clean. We spent so much time on the deck and on the dock. The view is amazing, and the area was so quiet and peaceful. We had family in from California for our reunion who had their own rentals. They loved the area. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra C., Rochester NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
We really enjoyed the cottage - there were 7 people for a family vacation trip. More than enough room to be together/have some privacy if desired. The cottage was well equipped, and perfect for our group. The only negative is the road/driveway in. The property shares an entrance road with the neighbors, and they have made it a very sharp 90 deg corner with large rocks, signs, tree stumps so that turning that final corner while towing a boat is incredibly challenging. The neighbors recommended asking the owners to widen the other side of driveway at the top
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
This is the second time we stayed here and had a great time! We had a boat this time and thoroughly enjoyed the water. Just a couple of suggestions: ceiling fans on that wonderful back deck would help keep the bugs away at night when we were playing cards and board games. We spent almost all of our time on that deck. Mattresses on the second floor were very soft and didn't offer much support for the adults that slept up there. We cooked pretty lavish meals and the oven didn't want to heat up a couple of times. Turning it off and on several times helped. Overall a very positive experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Raritan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, comfortable home
We had a great time at this property! The layout allowed for one couple on each floor, which was very nice. The house is very well equipped and furnished very comfortably. We spent most of the time on the spacious deck and on the dock as it was very humid and the A/C never really cooled off the upper and lower floors. Once the humidity broke, it was very comfortable. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steph M.

Wonderful views
The view was wonderful and communication with the owners was prompt. The kitchen was well stocked. Wasnt thrilled with the street access as it was a long steep hill and we were unable to walk anywhere. There were a few things in need of repair such as the railing on the bunk bed and some windows that either wouldnt open or were missing screens and we found a few cockroaches in the bedrooms on the main floor as well as the lower bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt/Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice, Though Not Ideal For a Boat
Not fancy, but a nice house for 4 adults and 2-4 kids. Very, very clean. We loved the fact that linens, towels, soaps, etc. were provided - very handy. Close to many wineries. Just think twice if you are planning to bring a boat - tie up facilities are minimal, but far more important, getting into the driveway with a boat in tow is nearly impossible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Full Disclosure
We booked this VRBO based on the listing and the sterling reviews. Our actual experience was much less than acceptable. Two days prior to our arrival we were advised that the house had an old septic system and on well water as opposed to a public sewage/water system. They further recommended we space our showers 15-30 minutes apart. At that time it was too late for us to cancel this reservation and get any refund. The four of us were therefore careful to minimize our water use. On day 2 the water heater failed as one of us tried to take an evening shower. The absentee owner had us troubleshoot the boiler system. The gas boiler “re-lit” that evening, but failed again the next day. The showstopper was when we were unable to flush the toilet or wash our hands due to lack of water flow after only 3 people flushed toilets within 30 minutes. This happened on multiple occasions. We didn’t notify the owner concerning the water shortage as we concluded they already knew about the problem as they had already cautioned us 2 days before check-in that they had a water problem. The owner’s response was as follows: “It is an old house in a rural area and the private well is dependent on the amount of rain in the area and usage. Sometimes people have no problems at all but we try to warn them just in case.” All four of us were extremely dissatisfied. Had we realized that there was insufficient water for basic hygiene requirements then we would have stayed elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
graduation
clean and comfortable. beautiful accommodations. attentive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lakeside House
The house had everything we needed and is clean and in excellent condition. Any questions we had prior to arrival were quickly answered by Robyn. There was plenty of space for 6 adults. We didn't use the bunk house, but took a look at it. It's a really nice addition of space it's well designed with a full mattress on the lower bunk. The back deck was perfect for sitting out at night to see the sunset and relax to the sound of the water. We were relatively close to Corning, Ithaca and Watkins Glen so seeing the sights was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa J., Hilliard, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Stayed with family (8 of us total) and we had plenty of room. They views are beautiful and the outdoor space is well done. Excellent location close to tons of vineyards and breweries and amazing hiking. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Great communication with owners and a wonderful property. Pictures do not do it justice. Beautiful deck views and dock views. Will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N., Hope, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
A lovely property in a beautiful location. We loved having dinner on the deck while watching gorgeous sunsets. Nice and clean with plenty of room and a well-stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and beautiful
Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful location. It has everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We loved the access to the lake and the gorgeous view from the porch. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Oxford, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Beautiful lakeside views.
Wonderful time. The dock and deck made for a great time. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
A gorgeous property! We sat on the deck that overlooks the lake for hours. We encountered no bugs at night, so watched the sunset from the deck every night. Our only issue was that the outlets in the lower bedroom didn't work, so we had no bedside lamps. Some light bulbs were out too. The lack of A/C downstairs was okay. The water was clear for swimming, and the dock was great. A very quiet and peaceful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022