Last Fall 2024 weekend available đThis has to be one of Seneca Lakeâs best properties as all these unbiased guest reviews canât be wrong!
We pride ourselves on being a clean, modern home with all the amenities our guests would want in a home away from home. The spacious, cozy nature of the home naturally allow guests to spread out on all three floors. We also strive to be in constant communication with our guests providing clear, detailed check in and check out information as well as being available throughout the stay if our guests have any questions or concerns. Please be sure to ask us any questions you have but we feel confident saying that you will not regret booking this home for your stay!
Quick overview of our home:
â¶ïžLocated adjacent to the entrance of Smith Park and close to the waterfront
â¶ïž3 bedrooms + a pullout couch can sleep up to 10
â¶ïž3 full bathrooms
â¶ïžProperty set on ~3 acres of extremely private woodland setting on public road (maintained year-round by town)
â¶ïžLarge, well stocked kitchen features pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, mugs, kitchen towels, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker and separate Keurig
â¶ïžGas grill on deck
â¶ïžNew stainless steel appliances
â¶ïžCentral air and radiant heating
â¶ïžGas fireplace
â¶ïžStrong Wi-Fi network and cell signals (no land line)
â¶ïžClean linens (bath towels, pool towels, sheets, pillowcases, comforters/blankets)
â¶ïž4 Streaming TV's (2-Roku 2-FireTV w/ subscription to YouTubeTV and Disney+)
â¶ïžBrand new, large capacity Washer and Dryer
â¶ïžChild-friendly conveniences available upon request: Pack n play, high chair and 2 booster seats and some toys (please ask)
â¶ïžPet-friendly conveniences available upon request: With pet fee payment, we are happy to accomodate a dog (or two!) with dog bowls, dog shammy to dry off wet pups & pooper scooper
â¶ïžPool open seasonally and hot tub open year round!
Nitty gritty detailed information:
THE HOME:
Situated on 3 wooded acres, our renovated, spacious home offers a peaceful place to escape and relax with your family and friends. We have done that many times and we would love for you to have the same wonderful experience! It's located on town maintained road (which basically means it's plowed in the winter and wide enough that you don't have to pull over for oncoming cars like many of the seasonal roads along the lake).
Our home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms (one bathroom includes a tub while the other two have showers). A spacious living room with flat screen TV, gas fireplace (perfect for most mornings in upstate NY!) and vaulted ceiling with a wall of windows. A separate family/game room features a separate flat screen tv and an air hockey table which we've witnessed first hand is fun for all ages! Our large eat-in kitchen with dining area for at least 8 and the large central island make it the perfect gathering spot as the heart of the home. You will enjoy meals here whether that means cooking with all the pots/pans or whether that means take-out as there's plenty of space for both! The fridge and dishwasher can make stowing away leftovers and dirty dishes a breeze. Our spacious deck with outdoor sectional and chaise lounge chairs has to be a highlight of the home too - perfect for lounging with a good book, a drink/snack or just watching the sunset over seasonal lake views while listening to nature. We have a non-heated âplunge poolâ with its own deck, sun umbrella and deck chairs. The third "dining" deck with gas grill also lets you enjoy the outdoors with a separate outdoor dining table (with seating for 8). Each bedroom and bath is located on separate floors allowing for privacy while still being together. You and your guests will have ample space to park your cars/trucks/boats, etc! (For those interested, nearby Smith Park has a boat launch area for a nominal daily fee.) We recently installed a hot tub for guest use all year round!
We hope you'll feel pampered and comfortable in each bedroom. All our beds and pillows have mattress/pillow covers for hygiene and peace of mind. With clean linens and fluffy pillows, you'll find a king bed in the main floor bedroom and a queen bed in the lower level bedroom (for a total of 4 guests) - with the main floor bedroom having its own flat screen tv. Kids will LOVE the upstairs bedroom which features two fun âboatâ beds that each include an additional trundle bed- loads of fun for family sleepovers. (We have found it is nice to tuck the kids away safely upstairs for the night while we continued a relaxing evening downstairs without having to worry if we were being too loud.) FYI, this bedroom is quite large and can accommodate a full size aerobed which is also available for use as an alternative in case a couple wanted to stay up there. All the bedrooms have blinds and/or curtains that block out the majority of sunlight that comes through the windows. The house can accommodate an additional 2 guests with the use of a queen sleeper sofa. We have enough linens and pillows for those too! It is located in the game room so there is nobody sharing a bedroom. Recently, we added a sliding barn boor so that this lower level sofabed area has some added privacy.
Whether you're staying for a week or a long weekend, we have tried to provide all of the conveniences of being at home without you having to bring anything! All of the below are provided:
âą Clean linens (bath towels, pool towels, sheets, pillowcases, comforters/blankets)
âą Ironing board, vacuum, hair dryer
âą 4 Streaming TV's (2-Roku 2-FireTV w/ subscription to YouTubeTV and Disney+)
âą STRONG Wifi and cell signals (no land line)
âą Washer and dryer
âą Fully equipped kitchen features pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, mugs, kitchen towels, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker and Keurig
âą Central A/C and radiant heating
âą Gas fireplace
âą New stainless steel appliances
âą Gas grill on deck (grill tools)
âą Child-friendly conveniences available upon request: Pack n play, baby monitor (audio - not video!), high chair and 2 booster seats
The house is set on a large lot and an uber private location provides tranquility at all times of the day and night - with plenty of space to explore, run around and enjoy. You can hear an occasional jet ski but more often than not, this house nestled in the woods will make you feel like you're camping with all the comforts of a fully functional, temperature controlled home :)
THE AREA:
We feel our location in Hector is as good as it gets! More than 20 wineries, a handful of breweries and a few distilleries are just a short drive away, along with several delicious restaurants to fit everyoneâs budget - from fine dining (Farm to table) to comfort food (pizza/burgers). Most offer beautiful views of the lake to enjoy while you sip/taste the best of the region. We would be happy to recommend some of our favorites to you!
From the house, itâs a 5 minute walk (10 minutes with little ones or lesser mobility) down to the lake with direct access through Smith Park which borders our property. When in-season, the wade-in beach has lifeguards on duty, benches, grills and plenty of space to grab a nap, catch up on a book or splash around. As we've experienced ourselves with our kids, it is so much fun for kids to play with the pebbles and run in/out of the shallow water! For the braver souls, there is a dock to jump into the deeper water too! A quick drive to downtown Watkins Glen is where you'll find grocery stores, gas stations, banks, shopping, the raceway, Watkins Glen Gorge (amazing views and a great workout!), and Captain Billâs lake cruises (really nicely run/operated). In short, there is plenty to do â or do nothing at all! As if it's not obvious from the above, kids are welcome, and we can't forget to allow for our four legged dog friends either (limit of two dogs within pet fee)! (Sorry we are highly allergic to cats!) There is no smoking allowed in our home.
