Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Hector, NY

Wagner Vineyards4 min drive
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards5 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars33 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This cottage is nestled at the end of the lane, below the vineyards and farm meadows, beside the lake. Three bedrooms offer queen size beds in two of the bedrooms and a double bed in the third bedroom. A modern kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a drip coffee maker, dishes, serving ware and a full complement of pots and pans to serve homestyle meals; including paper products, bottled drinking water and spices. Games, books, internet and TV, provide entertainment. The outdoor grill delivers delicious meals on the deck overlooking the lake. Enjoy the solitude and gorgeous views from the deck and living area windows. A newly built staircase leads to your private beach. Cliff house sits above the lake on an ancient shale cliff. Sturdy railings surround the deck and overlook areas, however, always supervise children at all times for safety. You may use our two kayaks, a canoe, life jackets, dock and beach chairs. The beach has a fire pit for evening campfires.

Property manager

Elisabeth Smith, Paul DeLaney

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Lake view

The gas-lit table on the deck makes the great outdoors accessible in any season

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cottage on cliff. Railings deck overlook areas.

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 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 first aid kit

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 a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Cayuga Lake, while WeBeTilin' Studios and Arts Center of Yates County are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hector, NY

What's nearby

Wagner Vineyards - 4 min drive
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 5 min drive
Watkins Glen State Park - 22 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 33 min drive
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 39 min drive

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Classic Cafe - 37 min drive
Glenora Wine Cellars - 31 min drive
Grist Iron Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Toni's Diner - 6 min drive
Scale House Brewery - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Standing Stone Vineyards and Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards. Penguin Bay Winery and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

6 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage on the Lake

Home away from home. Everything you need for a wonderful stay. Close to many of the best wineries. Beautiful deck for coffee, cocktails, dinner and fabulous sunsets. All the personal touches that make this cottage truly special. Thank you Elisabeth and Paul for sharing your home and for that delicious bottle of wine!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R.

20 Oct 2023

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

beautiful location

not easy to find, but worth the effort. very nice property. highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

millie a.

17 Oct 2023

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

COZY CLIFF HOUSE

THE OWNERS ARE VERY SWEET AND EASY TO COMMUNICATE WITH. THE VIEWS ARE SPECTACULAR OF THE LAKE. LOCATION IS GREAT! SHORT DISTANCE TO ALL THE VINEYARDS AND WATKINS STATE PARK.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

12 Oct 2023

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

Family Get a way

We had a pleasure staying at the Cliff House. Check in and check out was a breeze. The house was very clean and the view was amazing. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook. It rained so we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the spacious deck with all the seating available. I would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

2 Oct 2023

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

Couldn't have been better!

Within 3 hours of arriving at the Cliff House my son said, "We could come back here next year...." Everything was just right and pretty much everything we thought of while we were there was there: kayaks, canoe, gas grill, traditional coffee maker. The house was well located for vineyards and hikes and it was just perfect for our family gathering. I hope we can turn our visit to Cliff House into a family tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Smith, Paul DeLaney

We love our Seneca Lake adventures and have been vacationing at the cottage next door to the Cliff House for many years with our children and grandchildren. We are pleased to share this beautiful place with you and hope you will enjoy being our guests at Cliff House.

Why they chose this property

Cliff House was built in 1956 on property belonging to my grandparents. In fact, Cliff House sits on farmland that has been in my family for five generations. Seneca people first inhabited this land and built a village nearby. On a quiet night, legend claims, you can hear the drums of the Seneca across the water.