Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes

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A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front porch with a wooden staircase, and a small garden area.
A forested area with a stream, trees, and a path.
A single-story house with a fenced deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A dining area with a table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a patterned rug is on the floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Montour Falls, NY
  • Place, Eagle Cliff Falls
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Montour Falls Historic District
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Montour Falls Memorial Library
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Montour Falls

Located in Montour Falls, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. 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 power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Montour Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • Eagle Cliff Falls - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Montour Falls Historic District - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Montour Falls Memorial Library - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bucket Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes on 21 Apr 2027 start from AU$810, 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 Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Al's Creekside Cottage in the Finger Lakes located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Eagle Cliff Falls and Catharine Valley Trail. Montour Falls Historic District and Montour Falls Memorial Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a great time at the cozy cottage. Very well located to all the hiking and touristy things we’d planned. Our dog was a big fan of the yard and park up the street.The house had everything we needed so we never had to contact our host, but she checked in throughout the week to make sure we were doing well. Much appreciated and we’d stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 27 Oct 2026
Kathryn, we are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and we hope to host you again. Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful creek and fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice place to refresh after hiking and boating during the days we stayed here. It was perfect for our little dog too. A nice park 3 doors down at the end of the street to take him out in the morning. Watkins Glen State Park and International Speedway are within 10 minutes or so. We had beautiful weather for our long 5 day 4 night long weekend away. I’m sure there are nicer places to stay in the area but with a pet and price this is hard to beat for a clean VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was ok. It has an eclectic cottage decor. The location to"The Glen" is good. But.. I would of hoped for a bathroom door instead of a curtain. The pocket bedroom door is broken. The listing said pull out couch and it was just a couch, so a guest had to sleep on the couch. It worked for the weekend, but would not rent again with out some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Robin we are sorry you did not enjoy the property. The couch and the bathroom curtain are listed in the listing as well as the photo's so very sorry you missed that. We truly appreciate the feedback on the pocket door as that was unknown to us so that will be taken care of. You we're a wonderful guest to host and hope you get the chance to stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay here with my husband and our dogs. Great neighborhood and relaxed. The place was nice and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and good for family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect and central to the lakes, Seneca Wine Trail and Ithaca. It was only a short drive to many state parks. The kids enjoyed their time playing outside and checking out the waterfall at the end of the road. Our stay was perfect and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Jessica we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were a wonderful guest and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was as described by the listing and reviews. We enjoyed an outdoor fire that had wood for our use and chairs. The home took us back in time and a way to enjoy the weekend without using a hotel. Nearby hike was beautiful.
Outside fun
Gorgeous access to a waterfall
Waterfall hike we walked to from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

near waterfall

The location of the home was terrific and a quiet area. Easy to walk around the area and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Loved our time at this cottage. Comfortable beds, very clean and tons of amenities. We were able to explore Lake Seneca and Keuka easily from here. Quiet neighborhood too! We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Use of combination door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, clean and perfectly situated

We had a lovely time staying here with me, my husband, my daughter and our pup. The property is beautiful— backs up to a creek and there are two trails nearly where you can walk to waterfalls. So close to wineries and Watkins Glenn, and the owners are super responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice property on the creek

Comfy and cozy needs dressers for each bedroom waterfall at the end of the street was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet-friendly location with Deckertown Falls within walking distance. The host was very responsive. They checked in with us to make sure we arrived and to see if we needed anything. The cottage was quaint and cozy. We did notice a musty smell throughout our stay. The place was well stocked with things we needed, such as fresh towels. This was our first time using Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Jayne, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You we're great guests and we would host you anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet setting

We had a nice stay, the house had everything we could need. We did bring dogs and the area is great for them, there are falls and fields. The house was clean and we had a power failure and we contacted the company and they took care of it immediately. We would come back to the area again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Very clean. Very good location, with easy access to wine country locations and Watkins Glen State Park. Has almost everything you could possibly need from toiletries to cooking utensils. Mattresses were adequate. Had a couple of minor issues that needed attention, which the property manager took care of immediately. Very pleased with that. Area was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice cottage near the end of a quiet road with a waterfall at the end of the road and a creek behind the house. There was a nice deck, grill and fire pit, but the weather and other activities we had planned did not allow us the time to use them. There are 2 bedrooms at opposite sides of the cottage with beautiful quilts on each bed. Nice touch with a bowl of candy on the dining table. We would definitely stay there again, and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
No silverware we could find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Came up for a race at WGI with my wife and 6 year old and couldn't of picked a better spot. Don't think I ever drove more than 10 minutes between downtown Watkins Glen, the track, and Seneca Lake. My son fell in love with the creek waterfalls and swimming hole that were right in the backyard. Inside could use a little updating but still a very comfy warm place to spend time with the family and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area. Property manager was also incredibly accommodating and communicative. Answered all our questions instantly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The house was in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk to a small waterfall. The house is older but was very clean. Everything was provided for a nice stay including paper plates, paper towels etc. A bonus is that the house is on a creek and had a fire pit. The only negative was that the mattresses need to be updated to better quality and if possible queen size for larger people. Overall though, a very nice house with window air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location!

My boys loved fishing in the creek behind the house and we all enjoyed the waterfall at the end of the quiet street! The house was as expected from the listing and reviews that we read and knowing that it is an older home. It would be nice to add a door to the bathroom from the kitchen. Also, the pocket door to the left bedroom was broken, though we were able to make do. Kitchen cabinets could use a thorough clean-out and cleaning. We had to pre-wash some pots/pans before use due to dead bugs. But overall, we enjoyed it as a base for the outdoor activities that brought us to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Waterfalls

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the first waterfall which leads to a creek that runs along the backyard. The next one is on the way to the main drag. Saw 5 , one from our boat ride on Seneca lake and again on our ride around the lake which is worth it. There is a beautiful park area at the top with nice walking path. Very peaceful. Due to our health we were unable to do Watkins Glen State Park but did watch a video so we could feel like we saw it. Great area for a long weekend. We were there last weekend in September until Wednesday. Great time, no crowds. Also took a ride to Corning Glass Museum. The house is older but well equipped. Nice layout. Plenty of games and a radio, was playing on arrival, with CD player. Came in handy since we didn't have much TV, Roku. Beds were comfortable. Check in was easy along with communication. Owner even stopped by when the electric went out to give us an update. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Extended stay at Al’s Cabin

Location was < 2 miles south of downtown Watkins Glen so very convenient to everything. Maybe 12 minutes to WGI. House was older, but everything worked. Proud owner who took care of any issues and decorated for the season. Also a bit of racing motif with checkered curtains and pics of past races so if you’re a race fan, its cool. Upon arrival music playing and a dish of candy awaited. Very quiet location with popular scenic falls two lots away. Nice backyard with stream running through and fire pit with plenty of wood and starting fluid. Many other properties supply 8-10 pieces of wood and then you need to buy more. We had multiple fires and there was still plenty of wood remaining. Probably not an issue for weekend guests, but for those staying a while there is no washer or dryer or dishwasher. Laundromat is only about 1/2 mile away though. Microbrew less than 1/2 mile and two more on main street. One bathroom as advertised, but only one door. The door from the kitchen has only a curtain. For a couple or maybe family with a child or two ok, but not for sharing. Only one ac in the living room so expect the back bedroom could be warm on the hot summer nights. Probably not many of those and there is a floor fan. Nice dining room and pretty much fully equipped kitchen. We cooked and ate many meals here & found it comfortable. Working vacation so dining room also doubled as work area. Internet was fine. No issues with zoom calls or connectivity during the stay.
Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had to clean a few things but otherwise ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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