East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen

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A hammock hanging from a wooden structure in a forested area with a wooden deck and a small wooden platform.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a granite countertop.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a window with a view of trees.
A rustic wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, wooden shelves, and a ladder leading to a loft space.
A rustic cabin surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Burdett, NY
  • Place, Damiani Wine Cellars
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, J.R. Dill Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen

Explore all the Finger Lakes has to offer at Etal! Latin meaning "and others," Etal is located just minutes from Watkins Glen, and a short drive to Ithaca. This lovely quintessential cabin in the woods features fantastic Seneca Lake views and level lakefront. Offering accommodations for a group of 9, Etal offers three bedrooms, a loft and bunk house. Inside, beautiful knotty pine hugs both the walls and ceilings throughout Etal. The entry level layout flows freely from one room to the next with large windows and sliding glass doors accenting the lake views from the distance. Once in the kitchen, tall white custom cabinets hold all the cooking and baking ware your group of travelers could need for preparing your favorite meals. Granite countertops and stone backsplash add a special decorative touch to an already well-designed room. Being a seasonal home, dinning is done alfresco on the lakeside deck. A small table top inside acts as a breakfast bistro, or game table for two. The living room provides a cozy retreat any time of day. The Cozy blue sofas welcome you with comfortable seating for a cup of coffee to start your day, or a glass of Finger Lakes wine to end the night with. Completing the entry level, you'll find one of the three private bedrooms and the full bath. The lower level features the third private bedroom and half bath. All beds have ** NEW MATTRESSES**. House water comes from the Lake and is filtered. While it is safe to bathe with, please bring your own beverages. Outside, a covered patio off the lower level hosts a hot tub and outside shower. The nearby bunk house offers additional living space and trundle style sleeping. The stairway to the lakefront provides a landing midway down to stop and take in the panoramic view. Once at the lakefront, 80'of useable natural level frontage is available and enjoyable for guests of all ages to get in and out of the water. The large dock offers plenty of space for sun bathing, fishing, or just visiting with friends and family. Located right in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Etal has several fine wineries nearby such as Catherine Valley Winery, Silver Springs, J.R. Dill Winery and Chateau LaFayette Reneau. Enjoy a day trip into Watkins Glen and visit Watkins Glen International for a race or one of their many events throughout the summer. Hike a Watkins Glen State Park and enjoy dinner out on Captain Bill's Cruise Boat, or at the Seneca Harbor Station. This is a seasonal cabin and there is"NO" heating or A/C units. Fans are provided as well as space heaters. You'll experience endless summer fun when you choose Etal as your Finger Lakes vacation destination! Call and book your reservation today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The boat hoist is NOT for guest use. You may tie a boat up to the dock at your own risk. Guest assumes all cost for damages to dock or boat.
No more than 2 pets allowed. If we see there is more than two pets we can ask you to leave immediately with no refund.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2540237vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Burdett

Located in Burdett, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 going on at Watkins Glen International, or consider a night out at Two Goats Brewing. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Burdett, NY

What's nearby

  • Damiani Wine Cellars - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • J.R. Dill Winery - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 23 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Art & Nancy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,789, 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 East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grist Iron Brewing Company and Seneca Lake. J.R. Dill Winery and Damiani Wine Cellars are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic trip to the cabin. Check in was easy, the house was clean for it being a cabin, the fans provided kept the cabin cool enough to enjoy. The lake and all the supplies for the lake were much appreciated by our crew. We enjoyed the sunsets and hot tub. The location is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks for the great communication and fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great lakefront location and easy, short drive to Watkins Glen. We particularly enjoyed the provided kayaks along with all the other provided beach equipment including various sizes of life jackets. Directions provided were exact. Just make sure to look for the property management sign on your right and the house number will be on the tree. We made the mistake of driving past it to the end of the road and got confused by the house number sequence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cabin stay was just what we were looking for! We loved the setting and that we had access to the water and dock. They provided so many amenities to use on or in the water and things were well organized and labeled. We really appreciated that. The cabin was very clean. The kitchen and the bathroom were great and had everything we needed (just make sure to bring your own beach towels). We thought it was a really lovely space. The hot tub was delightful! Communication with the host was efficient. We really loved our stay here and don't have any complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Excellent View and Value

We absolutely loved out stay! Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny S.

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

Great Stay in private lakefront home

This is a very nice quant home secluded in
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Fantastic

Will be back, don't hesitate, just lovely. Can't beat Seneca and Cayuga waterfronts for your dollar, just the best, and this one's fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Greg, thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself and hope you get to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadiya S.

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

Very cute rustic house

We had difficulty finding the house first - you need to pay attention to signs.House is very cute, tastefully decorated, very well stocked. Plenty of kid’s toys, inflatables, live vests, fishing rods. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

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

So much fun!

This was a great place to stay, with the perfect amount of privacy and fun! It looks exactly like the pictures, and we had no issues what so ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Rustic

Family and friends vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

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

Perfect!

The house was perfect, in every way. The location is excellent. All the amenities were there. It is such a fun house to stay in. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Incredible

We had such an amazing time. Thank you so much for being so attentive and being readily available when/if we needed anything. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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

Rustic lake cottage

My family of 9 loved the quirkiness of the place. The kitchen was very well equipped and the overall vibe was very relaxing. My only complaint would be that a lot of the doors did not latch properly. We would stay again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Layton G.

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

Family time at the lake

Great house over looking seneca lake. Beatiful and quiet. Privat pier for swimming and relaxing. Great views frim the deck while grilling. Convenient to local attractions. Watkins Glen Gorge is a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary E.

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

A bit rustic, but fun!

Pros: lake front, fun, holds a large family, eating on the porch was relaxing, location, hot tub Cons: could use a deep clean: items in kitchen cabinets a bit grimy, musty smell lower level, come prepared with drinking water Overall, we had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

Cute

The cabin was cute and comfortable. Everything was as expected. Unfortunately, there were large cockroaches all over the house. Some pest mantinence is definitely needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bob R.

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

Beautiful location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the place. The bunk house had loads of cobwebs though and doesn't look like it has been used in a while so no one in our group wanted to use it. I just have an overall issue with the increased prices of VRBO's with the added fees. There is a company that managed this property and then VRBO's fees on top of that made it expensive. VRBO properties used to be comparable to nice hotels but now they are well above that. Hope that can change because we love staying in houses as opposed to hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GretchenB B.

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

Relaxing Stay But Could Have Used Cleaning

The property was perfectly situated on Seneca Lake and access to the house was uncomplicated. While we enjoyed our time there, the bathroom, and in particular the shower, seemed as if it hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. Obvious cleaning tasks such as removing the last inhabitant's ball of hair from the drain weren't done. The outdoor shower ended up more preferable. While I fully understand this cabin is smack in the middle of the woods, there were a sizeable amount of well-established and old cobwebs in every room and a few sightings of cockroaches in the morning in the kitchen. Outside of these problems that seem easily remedied for someone else in the future, we loved the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Very Nice Venue

This is a very nice location. The place was neat and well maintained. The biggest pluses are very private and secluded location, plenty of beds, modern appliances, amazing sunsets, quiet lake area, vineyards, brewers and distilleries are minutes away, restaurants minutes aways and Watkins Glen is maybe 10 minutes away. The only minuses are: 64 Steps from the house to the dock, critters and bugs, some mud if it rains hard, tight turns to get in, no central AC and no boat launch within a few miles. This place is in the woods up on a bluff. If you have mobility issues it may not be for you. When you're in the woods you can expect creepy crawlers and creepy critters...if you can't deal with that there's plenty of hotels just down the road in Watkins Glen. That said; if you want a quiet, private, romantic and beautiful venue for a few days this place is excellent. 9 out of 10 IMHO
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

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

Great waterfront retreat

Pros: 1. great spot on the lake. 2. nice large private dock (kayaks included) 3. upper deck has a tranquil, treehouse feeling 4. large, private wooded lot 5. house is large but still has a quaint cabin charm and nicely updated kitchen and bathroom. 6. dog friendly 7. good proximity to Watkins and several breweries / wineries. Cons: 1. The house can sleep 9 but only bathe 1. Wasn't a problem for me, but larger groups would have trouble. 2. The water pressure is a known issue at times. The book says to call someone or fix yourself if this happens. It's only a problem in the shower, but I didn't bother calling about it. For the extra $100 fee they charge when booking I would've thought they'd fix it before I got there. 3. Could use some lighting in the foyer. 4. No A/C. Just fans. Fine with me, but might bother some. note: if walking to nearby breweries / wineries, realize that the road the cabin is on is VERY steep. The walk will take a little longer than expected. Also, once on the main road, cars drive fast (50+mph). It's like walking on the shoulder of a small highway. We did it once and opted to drive the other days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great rustic cabin in a perfect location (No central Heat or AC)

Nice cabin made out of rough cut lumber makes a nice family retreat. Love the building and location that appears to have been built by the owner. Plenty of room for 8 of us with beds with linens and room to spread out. It's on a small cliff side on the lake with a beautiful deck, stairs down to the water, and a dock on the water. I can't believe some old reviews criticize the amount of stairs? It's on a cliff side, what do they want ladders? Crazy. The stairs are very sturdy with a nice hand rail all the way down.It seems the bathroom, shower and kitchen were recently renovated with a tile shower, cabinets, counters etc... some older reviews talk about the poor shower etc... it's no longer true.Be aware it has no central heat or air, IMO it should say that at the top of the description. It was in the high 40's when we arrived and cold in the cabin. After looking everywhere for a thermostat I finally realized there was not one and found space heaters in the closets and it took a bit to warm it up. It does say in one little spot in the description it's "seasonal", and when I contacted the property manager about the lack of heat that's what she said, but is not at all clear in the description, and it does not say what "seasonal" means, I didn't think it meant no heat, to me that means only rentable in certain seasons? It should clearly say no central heat or AC. Oddly the outside doors are only held shut by cheap slide bolts that don't work right. Buy dead bolts please!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thomas we are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the feedback and will look into some of the issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the perfect cozy rustic atmosphere. Amazing location and wonderful place to stay. House came with everything you would need to have a lovely lake house stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun rustic home in a secluded cool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsey F.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time in the cabin. The only “issues” we had were the bugs that got into the house but most of us were okay killing them and moving on. The stairs down to the lake were a trek but worth it. We stayed in mid September and nights were quite cold or hot. Pack for both. If you’re looking for a rustic stay this is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alora B.

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

Girl’s Trip

My friends and I stayed here this past weekend and overall we had a great time! I was a little surprised because it lists 2 bathrooms so I assumed 2 full baths. The main bathroom and beautiful but the second is just a utility room with a toilet and it was kind of dirty, spider webs and dead bugs. The outdoor shower was nice. The cabin is very rustic! No insulation, a/c or heat. There seemed to be a lot of spiders but that’s what you get with a cabin in the woods so it didn’t really bother us. Hot tub was clean and nice. The dock area and absolutely beautiful! There was 1 step that was loose but other than that they felt safe and sturdy. They give you 2 kayaks to use and tons of other equipment to use, which is great. The kitchen was great, very clean and well equipped. Overall we had a great weekend and would probably come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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