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A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Place, Red Newt Cellars Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Wine Company
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.

It's our guest house, across the driveway from the main house on our 16 acres, where five wineries are within walking distance! We're three miles from the Finger Lakes National Forest and two miles from Seneca Lake. There's free parking, internet, cable TV, heat, A/C, double bed, a fully equipped kitchenette with coffee beans for the grinder, and a small deck overlooking your own back yard with BBQ. A short walk will take you to a firepit or through the woods to our private creekside gorge.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1066406vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Watkins Glen International or Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Hector, NY

What's nearby

  • Red Newt Cellars Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hector Wine Company - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bloomer Creek Vineyard - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leidenfrost Vineyards - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barnstormer Winery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs. on 15 May 2026 start from AU$347, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A cozy country "Doll House," with everything to meet your needs. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Red Newt Cellars Winery and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Seneca Lake. Hector Wine Company and Bloomer Creek Vineyard are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

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

The secluded country cottage

Amazingly private and secluded. Close to everything we needed, food, gas, and vineyards! Host was super friendly and inviting. Would absolutely stay again!!! TY Jeremy for opening your property to us. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
You were great guests. Would absolutely have you again and will look forward to it!
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10/10 Excellent

Kit K.

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

Snug little cozy cottagette!

My mom (84yo) stayed for about a month while waiting for her house to be move in ready. Great location, beautiful rural property but right on the main road to Watkins Glen and a bit farther to trumansburg and Ithaca, but close enough to visit easily. Small place and a blast from the past with vintage kitchen and great vintage furnishings make this functional but also quaint and give you a feeling like you have stepped away from the bustle of life for a while. It also has all the newer necessities like TV and wifi so you can get away, but still be connected. Owner was so kind, meeting us to ensure that mom could find her way and would feel secure, which she did, and she thoroughly enjoyed her stay. Then he worked with us so she could extend her stay when necessary. Great find, beautiful, back to nature feel with a personal touch! Thanks so much!
Stayed 48 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Kit was great, and her mom was such a pleasure to host, she made the property look good. My thanks to them both.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Everything you need...

...and nothing you don't. Quiet, private, and affordable, this shabby-chic offering is great for a couple looking to explore the finger lakes area. Very much a cottage-like experience with a clean-but-worn feel. The only downside would be that the bed is just a full and could be less than optimal if you're taller/larger in stature.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Experience

This rustic hideaway was in a great location for exploring Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga and Skaneateles lakes. Quiet, and modest, it provided everything we needed for a week's stay. The friendly owners were readily accessible to help with spotty wifi and are addressing that issue for future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Mary and Tim were lovely guests who would be welcome back anytime. We appreciate being told about the wifi, and yes, we're replacing the extender for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Relaxing stay!

Cute place, amenable and easy contact with hosts, great out door space as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Léa S.

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

Friendly host, adorable cottagette

The cottagette was adorable and fully equipped. The host was very friendly and helpful, and was readily available if we needed help/had questions. The place is in the middle of the woods, so it's quiet (perfect for those who are light of sleep), but it's also only about 10-15 minutes away from Watkins Glen, so it's well located. If you take a walk into the woods behind the cottagette and follow the trail, you end up at a private gorge (owned by the host; it's absolutely beautiful!). I highly recommend this place!

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Alderson

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We're two writers. Ellen is a Tony-nominated writer for musical theater and Jeremy is also a broadcaster.

Why they chose this property

We live on a pretty much miraculous property, five minutes from a convenience store (not to mention wineries) and five minutes from the woods. We were incredibly fortunate to stumble upon it many years ago.
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