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Beach front cottage with private beach and dock, amazing porch with sunset views

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Smart TV
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
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Hector, NY
  • Popular LocationHazlitt 1852 Vineyards1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatkins Glen State Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlenora Wine Cellars28 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)47 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 double beds
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    3 single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach front cottage with private beach 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

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is on the beach. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Hector Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Lodi Point State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 1 min walk
  • Hector Wine Company - 8 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 16 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach front cottage with private beach and dock, amazing porch with sunset views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach front cottage with private beach and dock, amazing porch with sunset views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front cottage with private beach and dock, amazing porch with sunset views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front cottage with private beach and dock, amazing porch with sunset views located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Leidenfrost Vineyards and Hector Wine Company. Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room and Red Newt Cellars Winery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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