Secluded all-season home, cedar hot tub, close to wineries in Watkins Glen

This is a uniquely secluded and private property. It is great for writers and artists, families with children, people with pets, or small groups of friends who enjoy spending quality time together. A wonderful place to relax and get back to nature. Beautiful hikes across private forested land that links up to the Sugar Hill State Park, kayaking and canoeing within 10 minutes drive of the house. Lovely fall colors and stunning views over rolling hills. Great winter sports area for X-country skiing, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, 45 minute drive to 3 downhill ski resorts. Located between Seneca and Keuka Lakes with proximate access to swimming and boating and just three miles from the Farm Sanctuary which offers daily tours to visit the farm animals. A short drive to Watkins Glen State Park, Mennonite wood-workers, antique shops, and organic locally grown produce stores. Down the road from multiple vineyards and wineries that offer daily wine tasting. Unique octagonal-design 3-bedroom house with a gorgeous view over rolling hills. There are 22 floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house looking out into the forest. Wake up to see the trees and wildlife who approach the house: deer, rabbits and hummingbirds are regular visitors. Located down a winding driveway and away from the road. Two full bathrooms. Lovely sunroom for afternoon reading with a quiet cup of tea or glass of wine. The interior is newly painted and there is beautiful new hardwood cherry flooring throughout. The main bedroom has a king-size pillowtop mattress, and there are two guest bedrooms: one equipped with luxurious full size Japanese-style futon, the other with two twin futons great for kids or can be placed together for a king size futon. The master bathroom and all 3 bedrooms have radiant heated floors that are wonderful in the fall and winter. The main bedroom and living room have AC, which is useful at times in the summer. All sheets and towels are provided. The kitchen has an open layout, and is fully equipped with utensils, dishwasher, microwave, full-size gas stove and oven, toaster, waffle-maker, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishes, pots and pans. Please inquire about the excellent local catering service available upon request. The living room has two futon couches that can open out to two queen-size beds and a "chair-and-a-half" that opens into a twin bed for extra sleeping space if needed. The living room has two sets of sliding glass doors that open onto a beautiful wrap-around porch with gorgeous views over rolling hills and forest. A beautiful outdoor natural cedar hot tub that can accommodate 6 people is installed in the deck and overlooks the hills--great to use fall, winter, spring and summer! Outside, there is a small gazebo lovely for breakfast. Two kayaks and snow shoes are available at the house for renters to use. The house has a new washer and dryer, BBQ, kitchen has dishwasher, microwave, full-size gas stove and oven, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishes, pots and pans. DVD movie-quality Projector System. Dedicated landline with unlimited calling to the US and Canada. The property has a very large fenced-in area which is ideal if you bring your dog.

New washer and dryer, BBQ, kitchen has dishwasher, microwave, full-size gas stove and oven, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishes, pots and pans. DVD movie-quality Projector System. Dedicated landline with unlimited calling to the US and Canada. All sheets and towels are provided. Beautiful outdoor natural cedar hot tub that can accommodate 6 people and overlooking the hills--great to use all season round! Two kayaks and snow shoes at the house for renters to use.

Many vineyards and wineries within a 15 minute drive for tours and wine tasting, great X-country ski trails and snow-mobiling, visit the Farm Sanctuary down the Road (check out their website), antique shopping in Watkins Glen and at nearby Menonite markets, swimming and boating on Seneca Lake, Keuka lake, and multiple small lakes nearby, hike Watkins Glen Gorge itself, gorgeous hiking or snow shoeing in your own private 70-acres of forest, or walk into the adjoining Sugar Hill State Park.

Rates dependent on season, number of people, and length of stay.

One-time cleaning fee of $150

$500 damage deposit.

Please note: There is no hunting allowed on this property.