A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Hector, NY

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards17 min walk
Watkins Glen State Park15 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars26 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

It's our guest house, across the driveway from the main house on our 16 acres, where five wineries are within walking distance! We're three miles from the Finger Lakes National Forest and two miles from Seneca Lake. There's free parking, internet, cable TV, heat, A/C, double bed, a fully equipped kitchenette with coffee beans for the grinder, and a small deck overlooking your own back yard with BBQ. A short walk will take you to a firepit or through the woods to our private creekside gorge.

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Red Newt Cellars Winery 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 Cayuga Lake. 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Hector, NY

What's nearby

Red Newt Cellars Winery - 9 min walk
Hector Wine Company - 9 min walk
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 17 min walk
Watkins Glen State Park - 15 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Classic Cafe - 32 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 25 min drive
Grist Iron Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Toni's Diner - 5 min walk
Scale House Brewery - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Red Newt Cellars Winery and Hector Wine Company. Bloomer Creek Vineyard and Leidenfrost Vineyards are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The secluded country cottage

Amazingly private and secluded. Close to everything we needed, food, gas, and vineyards! Host was super friendly and inviting. Would absolutely stay again!!! TY Jeremy for opening your property to us. Looking forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit K.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snug little cozy cottagette!

My mom (84yo) stayed for about a month while waiting for her house to be move in ready. Great location, beautiful rural property but right on the main road to Watkins Glen and a bit farther to trumansburg and Ithaca, but close enough to visit easily. Small place and a blast from the past with vintage kitchen and great vintage furnishings make this functional but also quaint and give you a feeling like you have stepped away from the bustle of life for a while. It also has all the newer necessities like TV and wifi so you can get away, but still be connected. Owner was so kind, meeting us to ensure that mom could find her way and would feel secure, which she did, and she thoroughly enjoyed her stay. Then he worked with us so she could extend her stay when necessary. Great find, beautiful, back to nature feel with a personal touch! Thanks so much!

Stayed 48 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need...

...and nothing you don't. Quiet, private, and affordable, this shabby-chic offering is great for a couple looking to explore the finger lakes area. Very much a cottage-like experience with a clean-but-worn feel. The only downside would be that the bed is just a full and could be less than optimal if you're taller/larger in stature.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary B.

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Experience

This rustic hideaway was in a great location for exploring Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga and Skaneateles lakes. Quiet, and modest, it provided everything we needed for a week's stay. The friendly owners were readily accessible to help with spotty wifi and are addressing that issue for future guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay!

Cute place, amenable and easy contact with hosts, great out door space as well.

About the host

Your host

We're two writers. Ellen is a Tony-nominated writer for musical theater and Jeremy is also a broadcaster.

Why they chose this property

We live on a pretty much miraculous property, five minutes from a convenience store (not to mention wineries) and five minutes from the woods. We were incredibly fortunate to stumble upon it many years ago.

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