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Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Place, Glenora Wine Cellars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen International
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom w/ Sleeping Porch

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.

This special property is located on scenic Seneca Lake, on South Glenora Road in Dundee, New York. Glenora Falls is just 8 miles from Watkins Glen, and only 20 miles from Geneva, New York, just off of Route 14. Weddings,receptions and similar gatherings are NOT allowed.

The house has a spacious Great Room, with a soothing view of the Falls.

There is an ample kitchen, and a comfortable front parlor, just off of the spacious 1st floor Master Bedroom, which has a queen bed and sitting area with a dressing room and full bathroom.

The second floor of the estate includes 3 bedrooms and one full bathroom.

Fall asleep and wake up to the relaxing sounds of the waterfall from your exclusive 2nd floor bedroom overlooking the entire property.

The 2nd upstairs bedroom contains a double bed with an attached sleeping porch, with an additional 2 twin beds.

The 3rd upstairs bedroom contains 2 twin beds.

Video Links:
Bedroom:
https://youtu.be/na1LK4urjfQ

Parlor:
https://youtu.be/YDC04ilCoio

TV Room:
https://youtu.be/tLKvOb4ziv0

Porch Room:
https://youtu.be/FJGq2Pu4iVQ

Bedroom:
https://youtu.be/8ejTNQ9zbLg

Twin Bedrooms:
https://youtu.be/sdsmaSjAVis

Double Bedroom:
https://youtu.be/mO5QKSz7A_s

Grounds:
https://youtu.be/y6_RJtxJhKU

Great Room:
https://youtu.be/WMY-qyXzHno

Double Bedroom:
https://youtu.be/R6gD7xl3J7Q

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
2- night minimum stay required the months of June through October

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1336393vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dundee

Dundee is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Two Goats Brewing and Scale House Brewery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Keuka Lake - 26 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 27 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barnstormer Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary. on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,579, 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 Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your exclusive retreat from reality... Your own private sanctuary. located?

Situated in Dundee, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seneca Lake and Glenora Wine Cellars. Fulkerson Winery and Fruit Yard Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

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

Great Relaxing Stay

Peaceful property. The host was accommodating with us having our RV on the property and overall very nice. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This enchanted, storybook home provided us with memories that will last a lifetime! We will always cherish this home and the awe inspiring panorama of the waterfall!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Amazing stay at beautiful property

Highly recommend the stay! Jeff and family were super friendly and accommodating, everything is very well prepared for guests. Most of all, the grounds are totally breath taking! The waterfall is beautiful and a serene back drop on a huge yard with plenty of room to run around, play sports, and relax. Highly recommend and hope to come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I spent the week here. It was nothing short of amazing. Already miss the sound of the waterfall. The owners was great and the house has everything you can possibly need. We had the best time. Loved it!!!! Truly a piece of heaven on earth !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Lovely Home

Lovely home, wonderful location, responsive host! We had a beautiful visit and hope to return. The waterfall in the back yard is magical. The in-room air conditioners kept the bedrooms perfectly cool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna R.

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

Paradise

Michelle was so communicative and helpful; just a genuinely lovely woman. The house was absolutely spotless and was set up so nicely. We visited Watkins Glen while in the area, Tremen State Park, Magnus Vineyard and Seneca Harbor Station for dinner- I would recommend them all highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for your nice comments. I appreciate your recommemdations of places to visit as well. Do come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of course we booked this place for the main attraction - the spectacular waterfall. This more than lives up to the pictures and is amazing. We loved having coffee in the morning and dinner in the evening with a view of the falls. The hosts, Michelle and Bill, were amazing with communication and a joy to interact with. The home was clean, welcoming, and it was nice to see all the history in the home. It was a perfect distance from Watkins Glen to be private and then explore the park and city. It would be a dream to be able to return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

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

An incredible property

My family and I were absolutely stunned by the beauty of the property. The waterfall is truly incredible and we enjoyed hearing the running water at night from our cozy bedrooms. A few of my family members live in nyc (me included) and it was the perfect escape from city living and allowed us to connect with nature without leaving the property. It was a special experience we won’t forget. The hosts are very responsive and warm which elevated the experience. We feel so lucky we were able to stay here and we hope to return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with 8 people over for my bachelorette. The property is breathtaking, magical in a way that can’t be photographed. Everything was immaculate, cozy, clean. The hosts Bill and Michelle were so kind and responsive. Great location. I had a perfect time and will be looking for any excuse to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal S.

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

Great property, and great host!

Our small group of friends stayed at this home a weekend and had a great time! The property and grounds were beautiful, and the host was great to communicate with. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tayler F.

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

Amazing experience!

We had such a great time staying here. The property is absolutely beautiful. The house is well equipped with everything you could need and Michelle was so helpful throughout our stay with any questions we had. Would 100% recommend and I hope to go back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie P.

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

Spectacular Scenery

This house was all we imagined and more. There was everything we could possibly need. The setting was spectacular! Even though we knew there was a waterfall there we were not prepared for how beautiful it would be. It was a great place for a group of family and friends to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

If words could describe this property...

Then I would definitely have one of my more eloquent vacation partners tell you about this place. The photos and videos do not do this place justice. Yes, it looks wonderful in the photos, but in person - Just Wow! The home was spotless and came equipped with everything we could want or need. The owner stopped over to show us how to use a few things and came by again to make sure everything was working well. If you stay here, be aware that everyone will be envious. You will have people stop you when they see you outside to ask if they can come get a better look. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great location with an amazing view

The property has a pretty rustic feel but the real selling point is the waterfall. The pictures definitely don't do it proper justice. It had just rained before our stay so the waterfall was really going pretty much all weekend. It was great background noise and helped us not to worry about being too loud in the evenings (you'd have to be outright screaming to be heard over the waterfall from more than 15 or 20 feet away). The outdoor fire pit is a great spot to hang out and is super easy to use since it is propane operated. There is plenty of outdoor seating for everyone to be able to enjoy the view as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah d.

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

Friends getaway

This property is a slice of Heaven. The property had everything we needed as a group. Michelle was incredibly helpful and made our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Wedding weekend

Stayed for the weekend while attending a wedding in the area. The house was great and the waterfall in the backyard was amazing! The firepit was very relaxing and a great way to end the day. Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Wonderful House near Seneca Lake

The house was fantastic, very clean and the owners were very helpful. The backyard was the best, it is huge with an amazing view of a waterfall! We had a fantastic 4th of July weekend here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Great house and magnificent view

What a great stay from the beautiful waterfall to the wonderful house! Michelle and Bill were great hosts and were readily available if any problems arose!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh M.

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

An amazing experience!

Great host, property and location, cannot go wrong! Jeff went out of his way to make sure our trip was terrific!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa R.

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

Cornell Graduation Weekend and BBQ

We are honored to have the opportunity to stay in this 1800's home. The good vibes and well maintained home and property had us feeling right at home. The location with the Waterfall at the center of the rear of the property is worth a million dollars + We were fortunate that Bill (one of the owners) stopped by and shared some of the history of the home and the surrounding area. We would love to return here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Finger Lakes House

This property delivered in every way! The waterfall was stunning! Amazing firepit in the backyard. Also, a very gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

A jewel in the Finger Lakes

Excellent host, beautiful setting. Tranquil and serene environment. The perfect place to rejuvenate your body and spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Birthday celebration at Glenora Falls

The Estate at Glenora Falls is a beautiful home at a magical location. The falls are both peaceful and mesmerizing. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Our stay was short but incredibly enjoyable. We would love to stay at this property again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy h.

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

Very memorable weekend!

We stayed here for our 50th birthday celebration and made lots of fun and beautiful memories.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

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Hosted by Michelle Holgate

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