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Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6206.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Zugibe Vineyards
  • Place, Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
  • Place, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living

Nestled along the peaceful eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Willow Cove is a charming lakeside retreat made for small families or couples looking to unwind and experience the best of Finger Lakes life. With 75 feet of private lakefront, plenty of outdoor space, and easy access to award-winning wineries, this cozy home makes relaxation effortless.

Step inside to find a warm and welcoming country kitchen stocked with everything you need to prepare your favorite meals. Whether you're cooking a simple breakfast before heading out on a wine tour or enjoying a quiet dinner in, this space is designed for comfort and connection. Just around the corner, a decorative fireplace adds a touch of charm to the living area—perfect for gathering with a glass of local wine and watching the lake shimmer in the background.

Two inviting bedrooms offer restful sleeping spaces, each designed to help you recharge after a day of exploring. A third room with a futon provides additional flexibility for guests, ensuring everyone has a comfortable spot to relax. Soft bedding, peaceful surroundings, and lake breezes make it easy to fall asleep and wake up refreshed, ready for another day of adventure in the Finger Lakes.

Outside, Willow Cove truly shines. A wraparound deck provides the ideal place to start your morning with coffee in hand or unwind in the evening as the sun sets over the water. The long, grassy yard offers space for lawn games or a picnic by the shore, while the permanent dock is perfect for fishing, lounging, or taking in the stunning lake views. When the water is calm, grab the canoe or kayak and spend some time paddling along the shoreline—it's the best way to experience the beauty of Seneca Lake up close.

Located right in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, this home is surrounded by some of the region's most beloved wineries and breweries. Spend your afternoons tasting local vintages at Ventosa Vineyards or Three Brothers Winery, or stop by Bottomless Brewing for a craft pint.
Whether you're planning a quiet weekend getaway or a fun-filled family trip, Willow Cove offers everything you need for a memorable Finger Lakes escape—peace, comfort, and the timeless charm of life by the lake.

**This property is closely monitored for responsible renting and must abide by Town of Varick Rental Guidelines; this includes limiting guest occupancy to 6 at all times.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Docking Capabilities are seasonal and will be available May 15 - October 15.
FLPP requires a verbal confirmation within 48 hours of booking and a representative will reach out to you within 48 hours to review the reservation.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Geneva

Located in Geneva, this cottage is on the waterfront. Rose Hill Mansion and Smith Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include South Main Street and Peter Whitmer Log Home. Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company are also worth visiting.
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Geneva, NY

What's nearby

  • Zugibe Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ventosa Vineyards - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Seneca Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 14 min drive - 17.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪War Horse Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willow Cove: Wine Country and Lake Living located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Zugibe Vineyards and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Three Brothers Wineries and Estates. Sampson State Park and Rose Hill Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and wonderful outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet with great view of the lake from pier and deck. Enclosed porch very nice when raining.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for a long weekend. Although the lake house is older, it was such a wonderful stay! House was cleans, wrap around porch and dock were perfect for early morning coffee and late night relaxation. Also loved the sunroom/addition. The street is quiet and safe. Close to some very good wineries and breweries. It is also close to the town of Geneva and restaurants. Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed herre before and just loved it. The area is gorgeous, the dock and waterfront are so nice. Qe love to sit and enjoy the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey O.

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

Lovely Setting

We very much enjoyed our time at the Willow Cove cottage. It was close to restaurants, shopping, wineries, and just far enough away from all of those things too. The house is very comfortable, with many of the amenities of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Provided what we needed!

The size and layout were perfect for our needs. Beautiful location and setting. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Perfect & Relaxing

Very clean, picture perfect on Seneca Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeanne E.

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

Quiet spot on the lake- many areas to sit and enjoy it

A nice little home on the lake in a quiet area. We visited several Museums and the house we grew up in. Hiked Watkins Glen and drank local wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Saranac Getaway

Could not have asked for a nicer property for our vacation. We come down to the area for the Watkins Glen race and enjoy staying in the area. This property was incredible. The lake view from the house and the dock were awesome. The house had everything we could ask for and we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Great lake house stay

The property location is wonderful, and the house is very comfortable. We had a great time using the kayaks and canoe for the weekend and especially enjoyed the sunset on the lake! Thank you for providing life jackets, and you should really advertise the fire pit! We had a nice fire Friday night and made s'mores. The property management was very responsive and helpful. 5/5 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Somewhat disappointd

The property was very claen and cozy, and the location is wonderful. However, there were a few issues. The biggest issue was that the digital keypad didn't work. We called for service and a faulty battery was replaced. The response was very good, but this should have been checked before new renters came in. AC units that had been taken out for the winter were sitting on a table in the master bedroom and on the floor in the sunroom. We would have expected them to have been stored before our arrival. Some lights did not work, including the one on the deck and two in the bathroom. The dryer was out of order with a sign on it indicating that it was being replaced. It was not replaced while we were there. One of the factors in our renting this property was that it had a washer and dryer. We were unable to do laundry because there was no way to dry the clothes. The bed linen packet for the queen bed had only two pillow coverw in it, so we had to open the packets in the other bedroom so that we had pillow covers for all four pillows. The TV had a very low volume, and we were not able to increase it. There is a draft around the window and the frame in the living room near the recliner. The kitchen was missing a colander and pot lids, and the collection of dishes and utensils was mismatched and not very well organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in great location near Geneva. Very clean and private. Easy check in and check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful View

Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Perfect - would love to have stayed longer

We just loved it here, the location was superb with a deck on the lake to enjoy. The house was very comfortable and spotlessly clean and plenty of space to move around. Its somewhere we would love to live let alone visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne S.

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

Girls weekend

Very quiet, peaceful setting……nice accomodations…..appreciated assistance from manage,ent company
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

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

R & R in the Finger Lakes

Lovely house. Exactly as described. Enjoyed the wineries and the cheeseries. Weather was perfect for Kayaking and a campfire every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

dianne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

The house smelled and we saw a mouse in the living room, the house is a little run down. Loved the dock and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn F.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great house for our short stay at the Finger Lakes! Many wineries and breweries close by! Property was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati H.

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

Seneca retreat

Loved this property!! Perfect for a small family. Great location, and amenities. Only AC units but the lake breeze at night keeps it all cool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Finger Lakes vacation

Great house, very clean, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

3 days at Lake Seneca

The property is quite outdated; interior and exterior. And the carpet in the house does not give a real clean and fresh overall feeling. Especially if one of your kids is allergic. Outside it needs more TLC, gardening and furniture is not really comfortable. As we arrived they could have taken the effort to sweep the terrace, cleaned the furniture etc.. Though we loved the location, the sunset, the kajaks which were available, very quite location and neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Very comfortable. Great sunsets.

Very clean. A little bit dark in the TV room. Comfortable bed. Quiet neighborhood. Close to a lot of adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan I.

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

Wine weekend

Great house & location. Private, quiet, restful, beautiful views and everything you need (except a wine opener) to have a fun visit with friends. Ate breakfasts outside, visited wineries, and enjoyed music, scenery and conversation at the end of the day. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

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

Great location, easy to find and right on the water!

I stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate my cousin's daughter's 21st birthday. There were four of us and the house was perfect for us! The layout was easy and every room was so peaceful and cozy. If you book this house, you need to watch the clock in the living room upon the hour, it plays music and moves in a magical way. This was a pleasant surprise for us! Additionally, a shout out to FLPP as we arrived 40 minutes prior to CI and they updated the key code so we could go in the house early. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

Great family birthday weekend

We rented for my adult daughter’s birthday weekend with her sister and aunts. It was great. Absolutely beautiful view of lake! The place was perfect for the five of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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