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Family friendly waterfront retreat

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Lake
Miscellaneous
Sunrise
Four season porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9128.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Prejean Winery
  • Place, Fox Run Vineyards
  • Place, Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly waterfront retreat


About the property
Two Story 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, sleeps 9

* Charming 2-story house Right on the water with a wrap-around porch, four season room and three patios

* Quiet lakefront property on the west shore of Seneca Lake

* Perfect setting for fishing, swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, boating

* Private off-street parking for 5 cars; overflow parking available

* Located near some of the regions best wineries and breweries

* Kayak or walk to the Keuka Outlet/Trail

* Close to area restaurants, shopping and ice cream stands

* No smoking, No pets

Breathtaking views of Seneca Lake from the wall of windows lining the front of this lovely home in the desirable Finger Lakes! The lakefront property features 75 feet of level frontage with a 80 ft permanent dock and boat whips (upon request). Charming kitchen and dining area and spacious living room give you plenty of room for relaxing with family or entertaining friends. Enjoy the serenity of this peaceful lake from the wraparound deck, dine in the screened in porch overlooking the lake or relax on your own personal beach! Conveniently located close to shopping, hiking, restaurants and the Seneca and Keuka Lake Wine Trails.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No bachelorette or bachelor parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: No bachelorette or bachelor parties.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Dresden

Located in Dresden, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Cayuga Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hobart & William Smith Tennis Center or Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Dresden, NY

What's nearby

  • Prejean Winery - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fox Run Vineyards - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Torrey Ridge Winery - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Keuka Lake - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa Mezcal Reserva - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly waterfront retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly waterfront retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly waterfront retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dresden holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Prejean Winery, Keuka Lake Outlet Trail and Torrey Ridge Winery. Fox Run Vineyards and Oliver House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake views were amazing. So were the sunrises and the harvest full moon! Enjoyed kayaking on the lake. The home was lovely, very comfortable in every way. The kitchen was fully stocked! Thank you to our host! She was the best, very helpful! Suggested places to hike, eat, grocery stores and wineries. Home was centrally located for so many activities we planned to visit. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite joint vacation of the year. We have two families stay every summer, which is quite comfortable in the three bedrooms. The house is clean, well stocked and decorated, and in the ideal location for enjoying the lake and local wineries/breweries and shops. Lori is an exceptional host! Thank you for another fantastic week- looking forward to our fifth year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Perfect lake vacation

We loved staying at this house so much last year, we booked this trip and we already booked for next summer. It’s quiet and beautiful! Thanks for a great stay, again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

2nd Trip

This was our 2nd year there and it was as great as last time. Have already booked for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Our Yearly Lake Trip

We have been coming to this beautiful lake home for 3 years and will continue to be back. The house is well stocked and clean. It is in a perfect location for outings and walks around the town (we use the playground and tennis courts a lot). Lori is extremely easy to communicate with and ensures a seamless stay. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey M., Gahanna, OH

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

Great experience!

Thank you guys for making this weekend special for our family! The house is beautiful and the hospitality you provide is amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the property! The house was clean and had everything we needed to have a fun week at the lake. We spent a lot of time on the sun porch. The kayaks were so much fun. We will miss floating in the lake and sipping wine on the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great Getaway!

Everything was managed professionally and with an eye for comfort and enjoyment. The kitchen was thoroughly equipped, the bed was comfortable, the options for relaxing are varied. The hosts are responsive and offer fantastic sightseeing suggestions. The interior was spotless! I thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

John G.

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

Family stay second year in a row

We stayed at the property last summer and enjoyed our stay so much we decided to book again for this year. However, there were some things last year we chose not to say anything about, thinking they were just overlooked. Though, this year, some items were in poorer condition versus last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Perfect place to relax

A perfect place to share with family. Every gadget you need to create great meals with lots of plates, bowls, silverware and pots/pans. Water so relaxing, having the use of kayaks and life jackets was a great bonus. The water is shallow at lake edge so looking for beach glass and playing in the water was nice. Swimming off the end of dock nice because we could stand and kids could jump in. The porch was great for morning coffee, games at the table and evening cocktails. Wineries and breweries close by for visiting. Great place to land for vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Year #2 Even Better!

Second time around in this property and it was even better than the first time. Lori and Eric are excellent, very easy to work with and willing to help anytime you need to text or call. House was clean and very well stocked. Boats, fire pit, dock, etc. were well used outside. Would stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Beautiful Home, Wonderful Owner

We absolutely loved our stay in the Lake House on Seneca!! Pictures really do not do justice to this lovely house and how idyllic the setting is - I've never seen such crystal clear water in the US! The newly remodeled bathrooms are fantastic and the house is incredibly well-stocked. The location with regard to attractions around the Finger Lakes is fantastic and made getting around easy. The owner is lovely and was incredibly helpful from a distance. We left already planning our return - highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just wanted to share our fantastic experience during our stay at this charming waterfront retreat in the Finger Lakes. We had an exceptional time! The house was spotless and incredibly accommodating for our group of six (four adults and two kids). Lori, the host, was wonderful, communicating with us before, during, and after our stay to ensure we had everything we needed.Our group loves to cook, so we were thrilled with the well-equipped kitchen, complete with all the utensils and cooking equipment required to whip up delicious meals. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious, providing us with the best nights of sleep, thanks to the cozy beds and cool breezes flowing through the open windows.The living space was fantastic! The common areas and the wrap-around deck allowed us to easily gather together or find a quiet moment alone. The lakefront exceeded our expectations with its beautiful dock, private beach, and swimmable water to cool off in. Plus, we had the unique experience of renting a pontoon and with the owners' permission docking it overnight, giving us seamless access to the entire lake.The surrounding area offered good food and entertainment. We hiked at Watkins Glen State Park, enjoyed dinners in Penn Yan, and made a trip to Wegmans in Geneva. This was our first visit to the Finger Lakes region, and it certainly won't be our last. We loved the modern conveniences while still feeling the quaint, rural escape from our busy lives.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Seneca Lake family trip

Excellent property, even better than what the photos depict. Perfect location on the west side of Seneca Lake. Short drives to both Geneva, Watkins Glen, and Penn Yan. Breweries and wineries are located very close to the property. Lori was very responsive and helpful with any questions we sent her way. Beautiful views of the lake. Multiple outdoor sitting areas. Used the waterfront fire pit a few nights. Enjoyed the kayaks that are provided. Already booked a longer stay in 2024. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giulia H.

Perfectly appointed lakeside cottage

Staring with location and then down to every detail, our stay was perfect!! Our hosts were always available by text or phone. But after Lori made sure we arrived and settled in, we did not need to ask for anything. The cottage is spotless and refreshingly decorated in a lovely color scheme that complements the surrounding lake views. The kitchen is amply supplied with utensils, plates glasses etc. The small garden is so pretty and private on the side, you will have a hard time deciding if you want to sit there or on the wrap around deck. It is perfectly quiet yet just a couple of minutes' drive to the main road to wineries, grocery etc. We loved every minute of our stay here. Many thanks to our thoughtful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R., Ohio

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

Girls Week

The home was beautiful and had all the amenities we needed for a relaxing girls week away. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioners worked great at keeping the home cool, the house layout was perfect. We enjoyed coffee in the morning on the dock and games in the enclosed porch overlooking the lake. Lori was great with communication and answering any questions we had. We ventured out to wineries (we were surprised that most close at 5:00 which we were not accustomed to) and down to Watkins Glen State Park which was beautiful. We enjoyed hanging out at the house, kayaking and soaking in the sun as well. Thanks for "lending" us your home for the week Lori.... we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting and location for our retirement girls’ weekend. Being right on the water was so tranquil & I, personally, couldn’t get enough of the view from the sunporch. The location was perfect for easily getting out to all the places we visited. The kitchen was very, well-stocked for the evenings we made dinner in. I’d definitely stay here again if visiting the Finger Lakes area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori’s home was wonderful! The home provided plenty of space with fantastic views. Communicating with Lori was easy, and she was very responsive to any questions. Great location for all the excursions planned on our “girl’s trip” - hiking Watkins Glen and Taughannock Falls, Seneca Lake dinner cruise, Corning Museum of Glass, Red Tail Ridge Winery, antiquing, fishing and kayaking. Would love to come back again!
Sunset Kayaking
Sunset from the dock
Wildlife
Red Tail Ridge Winery
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a perfect location! It was great to have a lakefront view and campfire. The only issue is that if your handicap or have any knee issues there are a lot of steps to get into the property. The home decor was really nice; however, it could have been cleaned a little better. I would recommend this property to anyone just hope that Lori will look into the cleaning situation. Lori and her husband were very kind and checked in with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

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

Another great stay here!

We come here every year. It’s our happy place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful waterfront place to stay. In addition to the beautiful lakeside location, it feels like a home and not like one of the one of the mega-mangaged by an agency places. Great communications with owners before and during our stay. Our grandkids loved what they called the "secret beach" which is the city beach adjacent to the property - it's small but has a nice sandy place for kids to play. The one caveat is that there are pretty step stairs down to the house and in the house. But overall a great place and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Quiet waterfront

The stay was great, the host was wonderful and the view! We enjoyed the kayaks! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen T.

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

Relaxing stay at the lake

We had a lovely week at the lake house. It was very clean and comfortable. There were four kayaks available for us to use and also a very nice firepit. Nice deck over the water to listen to the waves. We spent a lot of time in the sunroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

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

Lake House on Seneca

The property was very clean and ready for our arrival. Nice, quiet setting right on the lake. We were able to dock our pontoon boat right there, which was wonderful! Enjoyed fishing off the dock and a fire each night. On our first full day, we found that the refrigerator was not very cold so we contacted the owner. We figured that out, using the wine fridge and a dorm sized fridge. But on our last day, we were contacted that a new fridge was arriving, prior to us checking out. This interrupted our plans for that morning, wasting our last day there. We certainly understood the need for replacing it for the next renters, but it was at our expense. When we contacted the owner regarding this, we never received a response. This was a disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable week at the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie d.

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

Mss

Love this property location and hosts beautiful home dock etc. we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lori Fischlein

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Owners: Mark & Mickey Cesar and Eric & Lori Fischlein. Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers

Why they chose this property

We fell in love when we first entered the home and looked out the window and saw the panoramic view of the lake and the clarity of the water. It’s truly our happy place.

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