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A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.

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View of the front porch of the Madison Guest House
A view of the front of the Madison Guest House & the steps to the front porch
King size bed in GH North, the 3-bedroom apartment of the duplex.
King size bed in the GH North, the three bedroom apartment of the duplex.
King size bed and trundle bed that becomes a king in the three bedroom apartment

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.

You will not find a better location in downtown Watkins Glen for your large group! The completely furnished guest house is a duplex that offers a variety of accommodations and sleeps up to 17 people. Smaller groups can reserve one of two private apartments, and large groups can congregate together with space for many folks across both apartments. The smaller groups will be placed within the smaller apartment, and larger groups will be placed within the larger apartment. Groups of smaller sizes can reserve the whole house with premium pricing. A note to travelers with mobility concerns: several steps lead up to the house from the street. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Pets considered

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7080117
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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.
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Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Watkins Glen State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Tasting Room - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seneca Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Motor Racing Research Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Ristorante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Holy Cow Meat Market & Deli - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions. on 27 May 2026 start from AU$339, 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 A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A great space in Downtown WG for your large group gatherings or family reunions. located?

Located in the heart of Watkins Glen, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed! Host kindly provided oj, bagels, cream cheese, coffee and snacks. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel O.

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

Honeymoon getaway

Very lovely stay and close to Watkins Glen state park
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Glad you had such a nice stay, Abel! The house is in a pretty sweet spot with the State Park just down the street. We hope to host you again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Fun place to stay.

Travis was a great host and the house was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Aw, Maria! Thanks for the kind words. We love our house and location, and it was nice to host you and your family. We hope to host you next time you visit the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to all activities. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to Watkins Glen State Park. First time to area and would definitely come back. Snacks for the guests at this rental is a nice surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Good to hear that you enjoyed the stay and appreciated the extra steps we take to make you feel at home. Who doesn’t want a little snack after a long trip?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan A.

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

Watkins Gl n

Great stay, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Nice place to stay for racers

Good accommodations for track visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thanks, Kim! We enjoyed hosting you for your weekend at WGI. Pit stop with us again the next time you’re running laps at the track!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space in great location. Our goal was to do photography at Watkins Glen. Could walk to the park from this location. Saved the 8 parking few each day. The condo was stocked with breakfast food. It was nice that we did not have to run to the grocery store
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Convenient location

Travis was very accommodating and the space was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Great location

Travis and Ashley were wonderful!! The apartment was very clean and spacious. Everything within walking distance. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Michele! It was great to host you, Jack, and Sam. Come stay with us again if you ever want more time to explore Watkins Glen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Four Days in Watkins Glen

The apartment was very clean and spacious with two bedrooms upstairs. The location was convenient to beautiful Watkins Glen Stare Park and an easy walk to restaurants. Communication with the owner was easy, and we liked that breakfast items were left for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Hey, Linda! Glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. I’ll pass along the good reviews to our housekeeper. We hope to host you in a return visit to WG!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y.

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

Fabulous location and comfortable home away from home.

Very nice unit in a fabulous location. Less than 3 blocks to the entry of the Glen/Gorge in one direction, and about 7 blocks to the harbor and the iconic pier house. Travis is great to work with, and provided all amenities for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words, Sandy! The location can’t be beat and we do our best to make sure our guests have a great stay. Glad that you enjoyed your time at the guest house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The house is within easy walking distance from the main strip and also the state park entrance. The host put great breakfast items, coffee,etc. in the home. That was appreciated! A lot of thoughtful items were in the home...an umbrella and band aids, for instance. It was evident that a lot of thought went into furnishing the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to host you again if you are ever back in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Wonderful location

We had a wonderful stay over Thanksgiving weekend! The house had everything we needed and enough room for everyone! The two units was great for two families with pets and children. Walking distance to the lake, state park and downtown. A wonderful weekend had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Amanda, we are so glad that you spent the holiday weekend with your family at our home. And we are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for taking such good care of the house. You and your crew are welcome anytime…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Great place!

We had a great time on our stay. The house perfectly accommodated 2 families with kids and small dogs. The house was clean, the breakfast foods were much appreciated, and the separate laundry facilities for each apartment were awesome! The house is perfectly located in town and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and even the Watkins Glen State Park! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thanks, Paul! So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. We think it house is perfect for groups like yours. With two apartments at the house, families can come together but still have their own space. And, yeah, the house is pretty centrally located to everything in town. We hope to host you in a return visit to Watkins Glen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william m.

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

Great Finger Lakes Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this guest house, plenty of space, and nice food for breakfast. Accommodations met or exceeded all our expectations. The house is walking distance to the state park waterfalls, and perfect for walking the town or Watgins Glen, down to the lake Seneca. The beds were comfortable, and the AC was good. We look forward to another visit to the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind words about our home, William! Very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. The guest house has one of the best locations in the village of Watkins Glen. You can walk to the park, walk to the lake, walk to the shops and restaurants. We will be happy to host you again the next time you come to town!
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice and comfy

Our stay was nice and comfy. Served us well! Appreciated the breakfast food left for us. It was unexpected and extremely nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Watkins Glen Gettaway

The house was perfect for us!! Clean & comfortable. Perfect location which was our main reason for staying here. It's a 3 minute's walk to the State Park gorge and close to Main Street shops and eateries 5-10 minute walk . Travis the host was very diligent in responding to all our questions. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thanks for the kind words, Joseph! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Family vacation

Our house was only a 3 minute walk to the entrance to Watkins Glenn. The house was clean, linens and breakfast foods were supplied, and delicious. Our wine tour was only 15 minutes away. Madison House is in an excellent location for a Watkins Glenn, Seneca Lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thanks, Veronica! We do out best to take care of the place and offer the kind of accommodations we would expect when traveling with our family. And, yeah, the location is pretty terrific, right? We’re pretty grateful to be right in the heart of Watkins Glen. 🗺️ 😁🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

August 2023

We booked this property for our annual golf outing and it was perfect for our purposes. Travis was great with communication including booking, checking in and answering questions while we were planning. It was a great location, easy walking distance to many bars and restaurants. We had a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks, Stephen! Glad that you and the crew had a good time at the guest house. We hope to host you again on your next trip to town!
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8/10 Good

Donald D.

A wonderful place to enjoy family and friends.

Nicely located and and comfortable property. Anyone looking to spend a few days or a couple of weeks even would be very comfortable here. While there we toured a couple of the wineries and breweries along the lake and found the whole experience wonderful. The owner assisted nicely with suggestions and answers to our questions . Eat in our eat out, nicely set up kitchen and barbecue area as well. If you're heading to the Glen enjoy your stay at the Madison Guest house.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2020
Hey, Don! Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We very much appreciate the kind words. Ashley and I take pride in providing the kind of space we would expect to relax in with our family and friends. Hope to you and yours again sometime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

On a steep hill, but great downtown location.

Very convenient location in downtown Watkins Glen. The steps leading to the house were longer and steeper than I was expecting. The house was very clean and the refrigerator was stocked with breakfast items, which was a nice touch. The appliances including the A/C seemed to work well, except for the washer/dryer. We spent most of the time at the racetrack, but enjoyed the comfort of the apartment at the end of the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

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

Nice location

Easy access to park and commercial district. Somewhat basic accommodations but clean, tidy, and quiet. Plenty of dishes and towels. Note for anyone with dogs (we didn't bring ours): the stairway to the upper floor is hardwood without any grip, so dogs might have difficulty climbing up.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Thanks for the kind words about our home, Elizabeth. We are perpetually updating this old house, the story that spawned a million television shows! While we’re always striving to improve the inside of the house, there’s no need to update where you find the house. We’re so fortunate for our location in the middle of the village of Watkins Glen, right between a beautiful lake and a world-class state park. Thanks for stating with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Great weekend in Watkins Glen

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Our group was seven adults, and the layout of the house was perfect for our group. Originally, our group was supposed to be bigger, but the house would have easily accomodated everyone. It's rare to find someplace with 2 king size beds! The house was clean and everything was as expected. Located in downtown Watkins Glen, it is in walking distance of everything downtown which was one of the main reasons we chose it. It's location gives you easy access to the wineries on Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga Lakes. We go to the Finger Lakes a couple of times a year and now that our group has grown, we will definitely visit here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NOELLE L.

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

Excellent Experience

Super close to the local park that has waterfalls and hiking up stone stairs. We went to the restaurant at the marina for drinks and a HUGE pretzel with dipping sauces. The Chinese restaurant was just across the street, as was Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Shop. A Walmart was a short drive, as well. Inside the home the owner had some bananas, blueberries, bagels, butter and cream cheese waiting for us. There were plenty of towels and the beds were comfortable. The water pressure was good for showers and baths, and the street was fairly quiet with close parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Noelle! We try to keep the place as we would expect to find a house for our family travels. And our location is pretty ideal! Walking distance to the entrance to the State Park and all of those great shops and restaurants. We hope that you will stay with us on your next visit to WG!

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