Panoramic lake view retreat with firepit! Centrally located on Wine Trail!

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9.0Outstanding
(46 Ratings)
Guests praised the beautiful home, perfect setting, great accommodations, convenient location, and friendly hosts. They enjoyed the spacious deck, lake views, and proximity to wineries.
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(46 Ratings)

House in Seneca Lake, NY

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

Gather your crew & unwind at this peaceful retreat centrally located on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail - perfect for wine weekends, brewery tours & cozy nights in. With equal-sized bedrooms, a clean, stocked kitchen & a spacious deck made for group hangouts, it has everything you need!

⭐ "Perfect home base for our wine trip - equal rooms, plenty of space, and so peaceful after a full day out!"

✓ Centrally located for wine & brewery hopping
✓ Equal-sized rooms & open group-friendly layout
✓ Deck for coffee, cocktails

THE SPACE

2,200 finished sq ft on one level sited on 2 acres of level lawn with panoramic lake views, neighboring horse farm creating idyllic/scenic pastoral setting, an extra spacious, newly constructed composite deck, and fire pit. This home features an open-concept great room adjoining the modern kitchen.

Kitchen & Dining Room
∙ FULLY stocked kitchen for at-home baking and cooking
∙ Flat bottom 12-cup coffee maker, Keruig Coffee Maker, tea kettle and toaster
∙ Abundance of dishware, glassware and silverware, cutting boards, plasticware & children's plasticware
∙ Full-sized fridge and freezer
∙ Electric glass cooktop and oven
∙ Microwave
∙ Dishwasher
∙ Dining room table, seating for 6 (High table and chairs)
∙ Large Kitchen Island

Living Room
∙ Featuring Smart TV
∙ Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO and more
∙ Sound system
∙ Fireplace
∙ Multiple sliding doors facing Seneca Lake and additional walls of windows to the north and south feature panoramic lake and pastoral views from every vantage point
∙ Multiple access points to the newly constructed composite wrap-around deck

Primary Bedroom
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, and bed blanket
∙ Full-length mirror
∙ Dresser
∙ Bedside lamps and tables
∙ 2 large closets with hangers

Primary Bathroom (En-Suite)
∙ Rain shower
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Hair dryer
∙ Makeup washcloth

Bedroom #2 (across from primary)
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, and bed blanket
∙ Room-darkening shades
∙ Bedside lamps and tables
∙ Full-length mirror
∙ Dresser
∙ Large closet with hangers

Bathroom #2 (in hall)
∙ Bath tub
∙ Makeup/shaving mirror
∙ Makeup washcloth

Bedroom #3 (closest to family room)
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, and bed blanket
∙ Bedside lamps and tables
∙ Full-length mirror
∙ Dresser
∙ Closet with hangers

Bedroom #4 (closer to garage, private hallway)
∙ Queen size bed
∙ Premium mattress, quilt, and bed blanket
∙ Room-darkening shades
∙ Bedside lamp and table
∙ Full-length mirror
∙ Dresser
∙ Closet with hangers

Bedroom Hall Linen Closet
∙ Iron & ironing board
- Extra set of sheets for cot or twin air mattress

Wrap Around Deck
∙ Outdoor dining, seating for 6
∙ Multiple heavy-duty Adirondack chairs to enjoy the panoramic lake and pastoral views

Other Outdoor Space
∙ Outdoor wood fire pit with multiple heavy-duty chairs
∙ Permanent campground-style charcoal grill
∙ Picnic table

 Nearby

 Restaurants

Geneva: North End of Seneca Lake
∙ F.L.X. Table (Geneva – North end of lake) Fancy, intimate, need reservation months in advance, unique open kitchen concept with upscale regional dishes and wine pairings, farm to table experience
∙ Belhurst Castle & Winery (35 min): A historic castle with a winery, spa, and fine dining, located on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva. Fancier, beautiful grounds, overlooks the lake, you can actually walk down to the Belhurst commercial dock,and if you are boating they offer free temporary slips!
∙ Kindred Fare (Geneva), Casual, one of my husband’s favorites, American fare, overall – great food, atmosphere, high-end spirits
∙ Ciccino’s Pizzeria is a great pizza spot
∙ Bagels and Cakes by Club 86 (Geneva, but away from the lake, further in town), Offering bagels, soups, burgers, and Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have homemade food to go and a bakery for special occasions!

Middle of Seneca Lake: west side, closer to where you are staying
∙ Sapalta (Himrod/close to where you are staying) Fancy, right on the water, also a small bar inside while you wait for a table, you can also sit down by the water while you wait
∙ Showboat Dockside Restaurant (Himrod/same general area as Sapalta) Casual, right on the water, there is also outside dancing on the weekends, boats pull right up, fun and laid back
∙ Ports Café (Considered Geneva, but just where Geneva city limits begin, across the street from Roy’s Marina ), can dress up or down here, close to the water, it’s right off of Rt. 14, but no views, it’s like a bistro
∙ Smokin’ Petes Barbecue (Right on Rt 14) Counter-serve joint offering BBQ, small plates, a large bourbon/beer selection, it has indoor and outdoor seating
∙ Decoy (Rock Stream, this is a bit south of you) A comfortable casual place, right off of Rt. 14, it’s not large and fills up quickly. American fare and great wines.
∙ Trail’s End Diner (Dresden) Good breakfast spot, but they also have sandwiches, soups, desserts, serve dinner, and now serve beers/wine
∙ DESSERT Spotted Duck Ice Cream (Off of State Rt 54 as you head into Penn Yan) Farm fresh small batch ice cream churned with the rich yolks of Ancona duck eggs! (Fun fact: My niece and her husband own this creamery!)

Penn Yan: technically on the northern end of Keuka Lake, but only about 4 miles from you, also considered middle of Seneca Lake area and where we grocery shop!
∙ Cams Pizzeria (Penn Yan), we enjoy their pizza, good delivery
∙ Seneca Farms (Penn Yan), fried chicken! (And Homemade Ice Cream!) You must try some before you leave! Bring it back and eat it at home.
∙ The Wagner Restaurant (Penn Yan) Good breakfast spot
∙ 18th Amendment (Penn Yan) Casual, good food and drinks, right in town
∙ Morgan’s Grocery – Small town grocery store with old fashioned butcher. We buy all our meat for grilling at this grocery. Also, hidden gem lunch counter in the back. This counter also serves breakfast and dinner! It’s small and unassuming, but all home cooked/fresh.
∙ Parker’s Grille – Laid back watering hole serving traditional pub eats, televised sporting events (open on Sundays!)
∙ Keuka Restaurant – Relaxed family restaurant offering American fare
∙ Lake Life Brewery – All beers/seltzers made on site, selection of local wines, live music, handcrafted brick oven pizzas
∙ Outlet 111 – waterfront (on outlet trail) cocktail bar offering creative libations and charcuterie boards (and other small plates)
∙ Union Block Italian and the Landing – Atmospheric atmosphere and great Italian food!
∙ Casa Mezcal Reserva – Newer Mexican restaurant and great reviews from locals
∙ Amity Coffee (15 minutes): A cozy coffee shop offering high-quality coffee, lattes, teas, and yogurt parfaits in a welcoming atmosphere.

Watkins Glen: south end of lake
∙ Jerlandos, casual, can also dress up, Italian restaurant and pizza shop, also great if you need a meal catered!
∙ Kookalaroc’s Bar and Grill, sports pub, all open air, great for sporting events, a lot of TVs
∙ Thai Elephant, very good, eat in
∙ Lucky Star, there are several Chinese restaurants, but we like this one the best, you can eat in but it’s a little sparse, but we just do their take-out
∙ Graft Wine & Cider Bar – Nicer dining offering locally sourced NY cuisine, plus a selection of wine, cider, and beer
∙ Nickel’s Pit BBQ
∙ El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
∙ Roosterfish Pub
∙ Seneca Harbor Station (on water) – Seasonal lunch and dinner, opens mid April through October
∙ Harbor Hotel has Blue Pointe Grille and Coldwater bar
∙ Captain Bill’s Dinner Boat

 Breweries

West side of Seneca Lake
∙ Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Craft Brewery (​5 minutes): New York State's premier farm-to-barrel brewery
∙ Relative Risk Brewing Company (Close to Smokin’ Petes BBQ)
∙ Brewery Ardennes
∙ Abandon Brewing Co

Penn Yan
∙ Laurentide

East side of Seneca Lake
∙ Grist Iron Brewing Company - Burdett
∙ Two Goats Brewing
∙ Wagner Brewing Company

 Wineries

∙ Seneca Shore Wine Cellars (​15 minutes): Known as the "Medieval Winery of the Finger Lakes," offering a selection of affordable, quality wines from their 50-acre vineyards established in 1979.
∙ Fox Run Vineyards (20 minutes): Offers tastings and vineyard tours with scenic lake views and a small café on-site.
∙ Anthony Road Wine Company (25 minutes): A family-owned winery offering a peaceful tasting room with sweeping views of Seneca Lake.
∙ Red Tail Ridge Winery – Great wine, environmentally friendly
∙ Miles – Historic Greek Revival, rumored to be haunted, beautiful grounds overlooking Seneca Lake.
∙ Herman J Weimer – World renowned Reisling!
∙ Billsboro Winery– Atmospheric stone wall setting
∙ Glenora Wine Cellars (27 min): A winery with sweeping lake views, offering tastings, a lovely restaurant, and an inn for extended stays.
∙ Barn Stormer
∙ Rock Stream Winery
∙ Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery (25 min): One of the most famous and historic wineries in the Finger Lakes, offering exceptional tastings and educational tours.

 Other Local Attractions

∙ Finger Lakes Rail Riders (30 minutes): A fun, unique experience where you pedal custom rail bikes along old tracks while enjoying scenic countryside views.
∙ Keuka Lake Outlet Trail (15 minutes): A scenic 6.8-mile trail perfect for hiking and biking, featuring waterfalls and connecting Keuka and Seneca Lakes.
∙ Watkins Glen State Park Huge gorge you can hike through, waterfalls, on the right day you can see rainbows during your hike
∙ Glenora Falls: Travel down either South Glenora Rd or North Glenora Rd, go all the way down to the bottom, there is a white Greek Revival historic home and behind it is the most beautiful waterfall. It’s breathtaking.
∙ The Windmill Farm & Craft Market (7 min): A popular weekend destination with over 175 shops offering crafts, local produce, baked goods, wines, and handmade gifts.

Amenities at Panoramic lake view retreat with firepit! Centrally located on Wine Trail!

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Patio
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Oven
Stove
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

Map of Seneca Lake, NY


Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(46 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests praised the beautiful home, perfect setting, great accommodations, convenient location, and friendly hosts. They enjoyed the spacious deck, lake views, and proximity to wineries.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Nov 2025
The host was very helpful. The drip coffee maker didn't work well. The mattresses weren't comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
View was the best, beautiful sunrises! Kitchen fully equipped for our needs. Spacious enough for eight adults. Easy access and instructions. Communication with host was clear and timely.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
The house was perfect for our family, including our pups. Plenty of room for us, love the open concept, bedrooms big and comfy, the deck was great, watching the sun set over the lake, and morning coffee watching the horses! Perfect location, very centralized. Owners checked in on us to make sure our stay was a happy one, and it was!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2021
The reviews that I read about the views, horses, and space are all accurate. There was enough space for our group of 8 people and the property managers were very responsive. It's also pretty close to Geneva (15 minutes) and reasonably close to Watkins Glen and Ithaca for all the hiking we wanted to do. The yard was a good size. Beds were comfortable, shower pressure was good - all the things mentioned before. :) So why not 5 stars? My group has been torn on whether to rate this as 3 stars or 4. There's a lot of good, but we felt like for the general condition of the house (the deck is in REALLY bad shape, there are multiple stains on the carpets, the kitchen wasn't really equipped for everything we wanted to do, etc.) this house is overpriced. The manager was very responsive when I told her there wasn't a can opener and the dishwasher rack was broken, but these were all things that I just wasn't expecting for the price tag. Our group decided it's the price that made this 3 stars instead of 4. In addition, there were a few things that I do not believe were in the initial listing or the additional contract that was sent - I went back and checked - that I STRONGLY feel should have been included. I first noticed these things in the check-in e-mail that was sent a week prior. 1.) They recommend you not drink the water - they said it was safe, but recommend your bring bottled water for your whole group for the week. 2.) There's wifi - technically - but in the check-in e-mail it says not to stream video because it's metered wifi and they don't have unlimited data. I'm surprised they are allowed to list Wifi as an amenity given that they put restrictions on its use. It DOES say in the contract that the Wifi is a "convenience and is not integral to the agreement" but I definitely didn't guess that's what that meant. As mentioned in another review, the Wifi is quite slow for even doing simple tasks. 3.) There's an electric fence on part of the property. This one didn't impact us too much, as our kids are a bit older (6 and 8), but if I had younger children or a really curious dog, I would have wanted to know. This is only the 2nd time out of lots of VRBO or similar stays that I really don't feel like the cost was worth the stay, but for the price we wouldn't stay here again. Our group discussed more than once with each other during the trip that we were disappointed in what we got for the price that we paid.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Panoramic lake view retreat with firepit! Centrally located on Wine Trail!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Panoramic lake view retreat with firepit! Centrally located on Wine Trail! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Panoramic lake view retreat with firepit! Centrally located on Wine Trail!?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, tv, and coffee/tea maker.


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