Escape to a lakeside retreat at this charming cottage. Unwind with friends and family on the expansive covered wrap-around porch, perfect for sipping beverages from the outdoor kitchen's beverage station. The large yard invites games of cornhole or tether ball, while 120 ft of lake frontage beckons swimming and fishing from the dock.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 27279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch
Our cottage sleep 27. 12ft X 130 ft of covered wrap around porch Plenty of chairs and tables on the porch, in the house and for the fire ring. Outdoor kitchen with covered cooking station and 2 propane grills. Refridgerator, double size ice cooler beverage station. Large yard for games, cornhole, teather ball 120 ft of lake frontage with dock for swimming and fishing. 3 kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, 12 ft row boat, misc life jackets. Large cherry kitchen with center island, serving bar, breakfast bar, lg refridgerator, wine center.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking in the home, please.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please return all furniture and kayaks, boats etc to the designated areas.
Please explain your purpose of stay when you book and we will confirm within 24 hrs
IMPORTANT: We do not provide towels and linens for a stay at our home. There are local providers that can be utilized for towels and linens.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 fee when approved for a dog
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We have an event fee for weddings and groups >27
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the home, please.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: We have an event fee for weddings and groups >27
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Dundee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum and Finger Lakes Boating Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McGregor Vineyard and Ravines Wine Cellars. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Dundee travel guide
Is Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Large Lakefront Reunion And Retreat Home With a large lawn and wrap around porch located?
This family-friendly Dundee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Waneta Lake, Keuka Lake and Ravines Wine Cellars. McGregor Vineyard is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Gorgeous property! The house was exactly like the listing and was perfect for our retreat! Owner was very accommodating for parking and made sure we got into the house alright. Everything was very clean, just make sure you bring bottled water as it’s well water. Will definitely be recommending for future use !
We loved our family weekend here, host was great to work with. Large home with huge side & front porch, many bedrooms, large kitchen and dining areas. Only negative was sulfur/well smell when running water, even when flushing toilet, it was too strong for us so we shut bathroom doors and used all our own water.
The photos do not show how beautiful this property is! We all had an amazing time and it was wonderful to do it all under one roof! So much space to sleep. Beautiful wrap around porch and yard! Thank you!
Our first cousin weekend was a great success. The dragonfly inn made it as easy as can be for us all to have a lot of fun with everything we need on hand. Great location on the lake. For our next stay we would like to be there for a few more days when it’s a little warmer out. Beautiful place. Host was grea. very responsive and accommodating
The house was spacious and comfortable. Everyone loved the lake access, the large backyard and the huge porch. The owner was great and respinded immediately to iur questions. Comfy bes and enough bathrooms. One caution, thiugh--drivers really FLY on the road in front so small children and pets should be kept under careful animals
The house is wonderful for a large group. Kitchen fully equipped to serve a crowd and we were all able to sit together for meals. Beautiful wrap around porch and lots of yard space.
The only downside is the lake - unfortunately no one was able to swim du to the condition of the lake (hab). It seems that this is an ongoing issue with the lake.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Three siblings with our children and grandchildren for a total of 18 plus a one year old and a one month old. Everyone was able to spread out and have their own space if they chose. Also, plenty of areas to gather as a group…eat, chat, fish, and play games. Quite a few stairs and steep walk to the water could be difficult for some. We brought water bottles and jugs of water due to the well water. The sulfur smell did not bother us at all…it was very faint at times. Golf, ice cream, and pickleball were close by! We also went into Hammondsport, Watkins Glen, and Penn Yan.
This property is everything it has been represented and more. We were a family group of 27 and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. We brought paper plates for ease of use but ended up using everything that was already there.
The grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed a week of fabulous sunsets and set up a badminton net on the lawn.
The water implements were good as well. We used the kayaks and other available boats.
I loved the bed covers and the decorations. I bought a water cooler and had water delivered. 10 5 gallon jugs sufficed.
Thank you for a wonderful family vacation.
There were plenty of activities locally to satisfy old and young.
The property had a lot of space and room for everyone to have their space to sleep. And the lake was beautiful. We wish the living room was set up differently so there could be more communal areas for everyone to hangout. The big issue was that areas were not accessible as the listing said. It said that the lake front was accessible but there was no way we could get a wheelchair down there. We had issues in the house as well and were planning on using the wheelchair outside to get the downstairs bedrooms, but that was not possible. We also didn’t know that there would be well water. We definitely would’ve brought more water if we had known. Luckily there is a Dollar General down the street.
We stayed here for a week long family getaway; there was more than enough room for all of us (from the grandparents down to the toddler) and we all easily found something to do. Some memorable highlights included sitting out on the wraparound porch morning, noon, and night, kayaking on the lake, catching fish, taking the rowboat out for a couple of spins, and even swimming off the dock. Even with the seaweed mats down, there was a TON of seaweed around the dock and we spent some time clearing it away before we got in the water. The yard is a definite slope down to the water, but we knew that going in. If you plan on sitting outside at night, be liberal with the bug spray! Bedrooms were good sizes with plenty of room. We all assumed we’d be fine to drink the water as we all grew up with well water but trust me when I say that you want to bring your own water - the well does smell extremely sulfuric and, even though the water is fine to drink, it stinks. We really enjoyed our stay here although we did think it a little rude that the cleaning lady showed up an hour early and started cleaning while we were still loading up our cars. That felt a bit unnecessary. But, overall, a great location and a nice spot to spend the week.
We are four siblings who have taken a week vacation together with our families at large houses, preferably near water for about 30 years. This year was Dragonfly. The house was great, with enough beds that those who could make it, could have stayed the whole week of they wanted. There were also plenty of bathrooms (4) though one on the second floor apparently was supposed to serve11 people. The outdoor porch space was wonderful and well used, and the two indoor living rooms were also wonderful and well used. The six year old loved the games out on one side of the porch, challenging everyone else. The general area around the house also supplied lots of activities for us to enjoy. e.g. among other activities, we did the gorge walk in Watkins Glen; some of us went to the Corning Museum, some of us went to Seneca Falls to visit the women's rights museum. We all enjoyed many ice cream shops in surrounding towns. We even found some mini-golf.
Our only disappointment was Lake Waneta. There was a dock that some people used for sunning, but really the lake was not swimmable. taking a kayak out to middle of the lake to jump out and swim, then climb back in was not a realistic option for us. Even getting into the kayaks in the weedy water near the dock was difficult, but doable and many of us did go out for kayak rides. We went to Keuka State Park to swim. Also bought LOTS of drinking water, as tap water had sulfur odor.
Overall we had a wonderful week.
Very clean, rustic house with a beautiful view of the lake. We had to be creative with parking to fit all of our vehicles, but we were able to make it work.
We loved our stay at the Dragonfly Inn. The house is huge, the deep porch is fabulous, the small boats got heavy use, and there is so much to do in the area.
This rental was exactly what we were hoping it would be and more. Plenty of beds and space for all of out 16 guests. Would definitely 10/10 stay here again.