Cozy Cottage on East Side of Seneca Lake, with whirlpool tub in Seneca Lake

Our cozy cottage is right in the heart of wine country and overlooks Seneca Lake from the east side, so the sunsets are amazing and filled with spectacular colors. Set among summer cottages and homes in a rustic/country-style neighborhood, our property has 50 feet of lake frontage with a dock. Depending on the weather and day of the week, the atmosphere on this uncongested lake ranges from calm and peaceful to joyful and fun.

Our newly renovated cottage features a luxurious bathroom with a whirlpool tub, an open floor plan between the kitchen and living room, and a deck with a comfortable patio set and gas grill. There are two sliding glass doors that lead from the living room to the deck, which allow for nice lake views through the surrounding trees.  Four adults or three adults and two children can sleep comfortably in this one bedroom cottage with a queen-size bed, a twin-size bed, and a full-size pullout futon sofa. The kitchen is fully stocked and the cottage has air conditioning. There is enough parking for two vehicles.

The lakefront has a shaded area with a bonfire ring and picnic table, as well as a sunny dock. You can borrow the owner's kayak and row boat (with oars), or use the floats/tubes, extra chairs, and life preservers that are kept in the boat shed. There's something for everyone, including swimming, boating, kayaking, floating/lounging in the sun, long walks along a dirt road through vineyards, fishing, and romantic evenings watching the sun set and drinking local wine.

- luxurious bathroom with whirlpool tub
- fully stocked kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and cooking/eating utensils
- satellite TV in living room
- wireless internet (see note below)
- air conditioning
- clean linens provided
- clothes washer and dryer
- 50 feet of lake frontage
- parking for two vehicles
- queen-size bed in bedroom, twin-size bed in main room, and full-size pullout futon sofa in living room
- deck facing the lake with a comfortable patio set and gas grill
- the lakefront has a shaded area with a bonfire ring and picnic table, as well as a sunny dock. You can borrow the owner's kayak or row boat, or use the floats/tubes, life preservers, and extra chairs that are kept in the boat shed
- access to the lake frontage from the yard is by way of a sturdy staircase or by a short road that goes around the neighborhood (about 1/4 mile to our frontage).  The staircase has about 70 steps.  The run for the steps is 11 inches, which is nice, and there are three decks with benches, in case anyone needs to rest or wants to see the view.  It's also very handy to be able to drive down if you're carrying coolers, towels, suntan lotion, or are taking some small kids down all at once.  The road is for limited use, especially on busy weekends, but it is there when you need it. 

Note:  Internet is available at the cottage, and you can use up to 1.75 GB of data per week, or 0.25 GB of data per day, for free. That should be way more than enough, unless you're downloading a lot of U-tube videos, playing video games, or watching movies online. Video is usually the only thing that uses so much data. I almost always use less than 1.75 GB in a whole month, and I'm on email and the internet many times a day. If you or your children use more, then we will take $2.50 out of your security deposit for every 0.25 GB of your usage above your allotment. If Verizon didn't charge us for extra data usage, we wouldn't need to do this, so we hope you understand.

- antiquing
- boating
- cycling
- fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- restaurants
- sailing
- shopping
- swimming
- water skiing

The surrounding area is incredibly dense with wineries overlooking the lake. You can have a great time touring the area and tasting wines. THERE ARE MORE THAN 10 WINERIES AND A BREWERY WITHIN A 10 MINUTE DRIVE, AND ONE WINERY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. The property is 15 minutes from Watkins Glen, home of the Watkins Glen International Race Track and the Watkins Glen Gorge.  At the Glen Harbor Marina, take a ride on Captain Bill's Sightseeing Boat, the Seneca Legacy Dinnercruise Boat, or the Malibar/True Love Sailboat. Our cottage is also surrounded by the Finger Lakes National Forest, with hiking trails. You-pick fruit orchards and honor-system fruit and vegetable stands are available frequently during the summer and fall. Skyland Farm, a fine-craft gallery with items from over 500 artists and a feeding farm, is a must-see. The cuisine in the area is delicious with dining atmospheres ranging from casual to elegant.  Many of the restaurants offer local, farm-fresh foods. Two miles across the lake, the Rainbow Cove Restaurant has slips for boats.

Here are some of the local events:

- Finger Lakes Wine Festival, July
- Nascar races at Watkins Glen International Racetrack, Watkins Glen, NY
- Lodi Bluegrass Festival, October, Lodi, NY

For those willing to drive a little farther, other attractions include the Museum of the Earth, which is 30 minutes away, and Ithaca, NY (a 40 minute drive), with many musical venues and a wide variety of international cuisine. The Corning Museum of Glass as well as the Rockwell Museum are also 40 minutes away in Corning, NY. Some of the festivals and events held in the area include the following.

- Blue Heron Music Festival, July, Findley Lake, NY
- Grassroots Music Festival, July, Trumansburg, NY
- Sterling Renaissance Festival, part of July and August, Sterling, NY
- Festival of the Arts, July, Corning, NY
- Grape Festival, September, Naples, NY
- Cohocton Fall Festival, October, Cohocton, NY
- Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show, October, Schodack, NY

2013 RATES

01/04 - 05/23
$195 nightly, $975 weekly, 2 night minimum stay

05/23 - 06/22
$205 nightly, $1075 weekly, 3 night minimum stay (SEE DEAL TO GET WEEK FOR $975)

06/22 - 08/31
$270 nightly, $1350 weekly, weekly rentals from Sat to Sat are preferred

08/31 - 10/24
$205 nightly, $1075 weekly, 3 night minimum stay (SEE DEAL TO GET WEEK FOR $975)

10/24 - 01/04
$195 nightly, $975 weekly, 3 night minimum stay

Check-in
4 pm

Check-out
10 am

Deposits and Payments
A security deposit of $100 - $400 plus half the rental amount and any applicable fees are due upon booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the start date. The amount of the security deposit depends on the number of rental nights, adults, children, and pets as well as when the booking is made.  Applicable Fees:  There is no charge for taxes.  We charge a cleaning fee of $50, which is half of what we pay to have the cottage cleaned, the linens washed, and the beds made. 

Other
No smoking, tents, camping, or motor homes allowed. The maximum number of occupants is 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children, unless more are approved by the owners. Pets must be approved as well.