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Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake

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A lakeside property with a dock, a boat, and several houses in the background.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, a kitchen, and a living room.
A wooden interior with a bar area, chairs, and a view of a lake.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs under a large umbrella, overlooking a lake.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a coffee machine and a plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Waneta Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Place, Waneta Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Point of the Bluff Vineyards and Point of the Bluff Vineyards. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Waneta Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Keuka Lake - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Seneca Lake - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 28 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 30 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waneta Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dr Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Korner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dean Lane Dining - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake on 4 May 2027 start from AU$1,511, 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 Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duckingham Cottage: 3 bedroom home with private lakefront, Waneta Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Waneta Lake and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lamoka Lake. McGregor Vineyard and Keuka Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! We went with our 3 girls and they loved being there! They have games to play and a big backyard! The lake was beautiful especially at night by the fire! The house was clean and had enough space for everyone! I can’t say anything bad about our stay we loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
We love to hear that your family enjoyed the games, backyard and lake areas at Duckingham!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cozy cottage was very clean. It’s a nice location both for being on a small lake and for sightseeing in the Finger Lakes area. The kitchen was the best stocked VRBO kitchen we have stayed in over the years. We had breakfast and dinner at the cottage. The tables, both inside and outside seat the number of people who can sleep at the cottage. The kayak and paddle boat were fun to use. We enjoyed using the fire pit area by the lake in the evening. While it sleeps 7, I think 6 people would be plenty!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
We are grateful to hear you enjoyed your stay at Duckingham and grateful you chose to book with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed and beds comfy. Our weather did not cooperate enough to enjoy it fully, but a good rental nonetheless. Liked the Wood stove as it was a damp and cool couple of days. I liked your lonely planet book of the world and ordered one for myself. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
We love to hear that you found things to do during your stay at Duckingham, in spite of the cool and rainy weather. Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Great place to hang with family and see the finger lakes
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake getaway

Nestled in a quiet location on the lake but still near all there is to do by the finger lakes. Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

We had a wonderful stay. It was ver TV comfortable. Enjoyed being by the lake and the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thanks for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Memorial Day Weekend stay

This property is in a beautiful location right on the lake. The house comes fully equipped with basically anything you'd need, a real home from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time here! The property and location were perfect! My husband and children spent lots of time fishing and I loved relaxing by the fire pit next to the lake. On rainy days, the house was fully stocked with plenty of board games for all ages. Overall, this was a fantastic trip and I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway to the Finger Lakes
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy & Extra Comfort

Scenic views of the lake from inside and outside. Duckingham had everything we needed to come back after 10 hours of fishing. We plan on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would like to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean beyond belief
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the Finger Lakes

Despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed a long weekend at this great property. The heated kitchen floor was a bonus! It was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Great location. We visited 8 of the 11 Finger Lakes! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake cottage!

We stayed in early November and had a wonderful experience at the cottage. The beds were sooo comfortable. Enjoyed coffee down by the lake and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere throughout the day. The home was immaculate and offered every amenity we needed. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time on Waneta Lake

Our family enjoyed your home on the lake. Some of went to wineries, others over to Watkins Glen race course to catch the vintage races and others just relaxed in the backyard and used your paddleboards and kayaks in the lake. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a long weekend in the Fingerlakes area. The home is very clean, comfortable and has a great deck/patio area overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
We're happy to hear you enjoyed what Duckingham has to offer guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

We had a great time at Duckingham Cottage! The area was so nice and it was nice to be on a smaller lake. The house was clean and updated and fit our needs perfectly! We had an issue where we had to call maintenance since we got locked out but they came within 20 minutes and got it fixed! Great communication and very helpful throughout the trip. Hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage on pristine lake

Everything was exactly as advertised. Freshness and cleanliness with beautiful views of the lake. My friends and I spent 12+ hours fishing on the lake. Coming back to a clean and updated cottage to grill & enjoy company sealed our love for this place. Property manager kept up consistent communication in case we needed anything but everything was already provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bigger on the inside

As my 9-year-old said, this lake house is bigger on the inside. There are two distinct living areas. This was great for us because we could play games loudly in one area while other people watched TV in the other room without bothering each other. The property is scrupulously clean and well-maintained. The outdoor spaces are nice including a big fire ring near the shore.The house is conveniently located for the amazing gorge at Watkins Glen State Park. We also enjoyed a trail ride at a nearby horse farm. The west-facing deck delivers pleasant sunsets.The only negative is that this is not a very good location for swimming. The lakefront is quite shallow with a lot of lakeweed. While we were there, the algae was bad but I assume that varies throughout the year. We took the kayaks and canoe out once but it was kind of gross getting out of the algae bloom into the open water. The lake is very quiet with just a few jet skis and power boats throughout the day.
Sunset from the fire ring
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Tidy Cottage, Good for Entertaining

Our stay in mid-June was relaxing.We especially enjoyed the view of a pastoral hillside across the lake. The cottage itself is clean and comfortable. The kitchen is compact, well stocked and efficient. The owners say in their description that they enjoy entertaining - the cottage seems well suited to that purpose, especially the stocked bar. We don't drink and were shocked to find free liquor there. All of the dining room chairs are so high that your feet don't touch the ground. We didn't find them comfortable for sitting or computer use. Same for the chairs around the table on the deck. The lighting is not very good for reading, but the couch and recliner are quite comfortable. Sleeping was good. Very quiet. A firm mattress, but sheets were too small. Quiet air conditioning. Good temperature, once we learned how to adjust the thermostats. Little boat traffic, as school was still in session. Fishing was not good even though June 15 was the opening day for bass. On one day, I kayaked for over an hour and only saw one other boat. There is good shade for lounging by the lake in the morning, but little in the afternoon when it is hot. The patio chairs and ottomans are very comfortable but not the chairs by the lake. The geese like the shore, so goose poop was an issue. The dock is excellent and there were several kiddie kayaks and paddle boards. There was a canoe, but no canoe paddles. In summary, a tidy, relaxing cottage despite minor inconveniences.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a last minute Girls Weekend idea
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need and desire! Family-friendly with a great dock! We have stayed here a few times now and enjoyed it more each time. Hosts are great and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Always grateful for our repeat guests! Thank you for choosing to stay at Duckingham again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend at this home despite rain. Great selection of board games!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Thank you for staying! We would have loved for you to experience a beautiful sunny weekend but are happy to hear that the games at the house occupied your time and you still enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

The cottage was everything and more than we expected. Beautiful location on the lake with several options of outdoor seating to enjoy the lake front. Thankfully the A/C kept us comfortable while indoors. I have to admit there were a couple "downsides": 1) Geese & ducks tended to really like the two neighboring properties along with Duckingham Cottage, possibly the reason for the cottage name. Anyways, watch for poops by the water and on the dock. 2) Since the stay was so enjoyable, leaving was very melancholy. I can imagine this would be a great rental at any time of year. Would love a return visit in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot espec for those with young children/grandchildren or several adults

Clean cottage with nice updates. Adequate kitchen well stocked. Really appreciated use of kayak, canoe, and young grandchildren ages 4 and 15 mos loved paddle boat with their parents. 4 yr old sang the Disney Moana songs as she held her ‘oar ‘in the water while in the canoe 😊Lake calm with occas gusty spells nothing dramatic. Didnt swim here but went to small ‘beach’ area Hammondport- about 10-15 min drive-stone bottom but grandChildren loved it - just need water shoes.Fishing off the dock and spots around the lake. Made fire in the firepit- seating for 10 down by the firepit! New deck table /chairs and new seating area furniture on patio. Plenty of linens provided which was appreciated. Additional party space was great- lots of games for all ages. Lawn for girls to run on. Easy access to wineries, craft breweries and restaurants. New restaurant /bar/music 5 min walk. Multple birds singing all the time-lovely-also saw Heron, Osprey, ducks, geese and even turtles sunning in channel connecting Waneta with Lamoka lakes. Joleen was really easy to work with, very responsive- answered all of our questions. We had a great week. Thank you to Joleen and her crew!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The cottage looks small from the outside but is quite roomy and comfortable. Everything was very clean and the kitchen is well stocked. The bar room is great. There’s lots of games to play. We loved using the watercraft. We’d definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Trip

We stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday. House was clean and comfortable. It was cold and a bit snowy, but we started a fire in the wood stove, and the house was very cozy. the kitchen had everything we needed to make a full thanksgiving dinner. The bar area was great. There were a lot of games, and we enjoyed them almost every night. We enjoy the outdoors, and there were several hiking locations we visited on our trip. There are also a number of wineries to visit very close to the house. A very relaxing Holiday weekend, thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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