Charming Vacation Cottage with Breathtaking Lake Views near Ithaca, New York

Cottage in Watkins Glen, NY

6 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

3.8
• 2 reviews

This charming vacation cottage is located in Watkins Glen, New York, about half an hour away from Ithaca. It can accommodate up to six guests.

There are two bedrooms and one bathroom. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed and the second bedroom has two double beds. There is a queen-size sofa bed in the living room to sleep any additional guests. The bathroom comes with a sink, a toilet, and a shower. Linens and towels are provided.

The living room contains two sofas and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. The fully-equipped kitchen comes with a fridge, a stove and oven, a microwave, a coffeemaker, and cooking utensils. There is a furnished sunroom with glass walls offering breathtaking views of Seneca Lake and the surrounding valleys and mountains. Other amenities include heating and air conditioning, cable and satellite, and wireless Internet.

The sunroom is connected to two patios overlooking the lake and countryside. Both patios have nice furniture for guests who want to relax outside, and one has a BBQ grill.

The cottage has a sunroom overlooking the valley and Seneca Lake. Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi and free parking.

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Features and services

Most popular features

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Air conditioning

  • Microwave

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • Water sports

  • barbecue

    Shared Barbecue

  • Bathroom

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • ATV/Quads/4x4

  • Wine tasting

  • Supermarket

  • Golfing

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Where you will stay

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Watkins Glen, New York

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Scenic views
This cottage is located in Watkins Glen, New York, and is surrounded by pristine lakes, wide open valleys, and lush foliage. Nestled in upstate New York's Finger Lakes Region, the cottage is close to the shore of Seneca Lake. It is five minutes away from Watkins Glen State Park and around 40 minutes away from Taughannock Falls State Park. Watkins Glen is half an hour away from Ithaca and less than 40 minutes away from Cayuga Lake. The closest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, which is 20 minutes away from Watkins Glen.
Activities near Watkins Glen
  • Swimming

  • Winter sports

  • Water sports

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • surf-board

    Stand-up paddleboarding

  • Fishing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • ATV/Quads/4x4

  • Wine tasting

  • Wildlife watching

  • Hunting

  • Golfing

Guests are only a short walk away from Seneca Lake, the largest and deepest of New York's Finger Lakes. They can go swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Additionally, guests can visit the nearby Cayuga Lake for fishing and boating. Both lakes are near vineyards, ski resorts, and nature trails, perfect for photography and viewing wildlife.

The cottage is a few minutes away from Watkins Glen State Park. They can hike and ride bikes around gorges, cliffs, and waterfalls. The park has an Olympic-sized pool, picnic areas, and trails for cross-country skiing in the winter. Guests can fish for rainbow trout on Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek. Those with valid state licenses are allowed to hunt in the park.

Guests can spend the day at Taughannock Falls State Park, where they can hike around more gorges and waterfalls. The park has a beach on Cayuga Lake where guests can swim, launch boats, and ride paddleboards in the summer. The park hosts live concerts on the beach during the summer. In the winter, guests can ski and snowshoe along the hiking trails, sled down slopes, or go ice skating on the naturally frozen ponds within the park. Guests with valid state licenses are allowed to hunt and fish inside the park.

In addition, guests can head into the town of Ithaca, only half an hour away from the cottage. Ithaca has plenty of shops and restaurants, as well as golf courses, movie theaters, bars, and nightclubs. Couples can tour vineyards, cider mills, and art galleries.
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Property reviews

3.8 overall rating
Overall experience
3.8
Cleanliness
3.8
Activities
3.8
Nature surroundings
3.8
Uniqueness
3.8
Comfort
3.8
2 Reviews

Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: Flexible

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

  • Some spaces are shared

Cancellation policy

Fifteen

Free cancellation available within 48 hours of booking confirmation, if more than 15 days before check-in day

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Additional info

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets are not allowed.

There is an additional fee of $50 for every extra guest per stay.
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