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Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and wooden stools.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with black chairs.
A room with two beds, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view of the water.
A waterfront property with a dock extending into calm water, a house with a deck, and a small boat.
A two-story house with a porch, a satellite dish, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dresden, NY
  • Place, Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Prejean Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fox Run Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12

* Contemporary 2-story house with a walk-out lower level onto a patio with access to a beach with fire pit and dock
* Quiet lakefront community on the west shore of Seneca Lake
* Private off-street parking for 5 cars; overflow parking available
* Restaurant and ice cream stand within walking distance
* Two public parks within walking distance
* No smoking including e-cigarettes
* No pets

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All towels should be laundered prior to departure. Bed linens should be stripped and put in by the laundry area.
All trash should be put in the trash bins by the road on your departure.
Please rate us 5 STARS on VRBO! Thank you for visiting!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7094559
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake. Consider Scale House Brewery for a night out or Arts Center of Yates County if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Dresden, NY

What's nearby

  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Prejean Winery - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Fox Run Vineyards - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Arts Center of Yates County - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Keuka Lake - 10 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Pete's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12 on 6 Oct 2026 start from AU$4,090, 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 Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dreaming a View - Tranquil Retreat on Seneca Lake - Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Dresden holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Seneca Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arts Center of Yates County and Keuka Lake Outlet Trail. Oliver House Museum and Prejean Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were incredible! We enjoyed every minute of our time there. The house was extremely well equipped and very comfortable. The host was great! We did not want our stay to end and are so appreciative of this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything needed for our family vacation on the lake. Loved being close to all the wineries in the region.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was truly a dream come true! Its cleanliness and vibes were even better than pictured. It was the perfect amount of space for 12 people, with a wonderful kitchen and living room area that would fit all of us so well. The gorgeous views of the lake from every single floor and all of the outdoor spaces were absolutely lovely. We had a very rainy weekend, but despite the weather we were able to make memories and have such an unforgettable time, thanks to this beautiful property. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to spend a peaceful weekend right on the shore of Seneca Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, has anything you would need!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Vacation

BEAUTIFUL
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group loved our stay at Dreaming A View! We cherished our time on the beautiful lake. The home was spacious, clean, airy, neat, and well-appointed. We had a group of 8 adults and had more than enough comfortable beds and space to celebrate together. We loved having such a large dining table for our shared meals and the kitchen was full of what we needed to prepare those meals. The bathrooms were clean, spacious, and had enough towels for all. We enjoyed taking out kayaks on the lake for a sea adventure! We used the living room space constantly and it was comfortable and cozy to have our group discussions. Check-in was super easy, which we truly appreciated. The balconies (or patios) on each floor were breathtaking. We loved walking out on the dock and watching sunrises and sunsets. What a beautiful place this is! The price was SO reasonable. Our group traveled easily to Geneva, Ithaca, and Corning. It is so centrally located in the Finger Lakes. We were very fortunate to have such beautiful end of summer/beginning of fall weather. We would love to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get tigether

Our stay was great, despite the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thumbs up!

Awesome place. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
So glad you liked the house - we enjoyed sharing it with you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and a lovely view

Rang in the new year with old friends here, was just what we needed! Perfect for a group our size and had everything we could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
So much fun to bring in the new year with family and friends. Glad the house worked for you!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house!

The house was perfect for our weekend stay. It had everything we needed and then some! It helped make my parents first trip to the finger lakes a very memorable one. We would definitely look into staying here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Hosts, Clean Clean Clean!

The lake house was as described and extremely clean. Linda and Phil were very accommodating. This is a great property for families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for your review - we try very hard to have the house meet the expectations of the website description, and we work very hard to have the house clean, especially in this times. We are excited to have a property that families can enjoy and make memories.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Seneca lake stay

Big house with lots of room. Perfect for big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2021
We are so glad that you found the house large enough for your group - the first floor open concept is great for gatherings, and the bedroom are also of good size.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Dreaming A View”

This Seneca Lake house was just perfect. Modern, clean and spacious with ideal views. The owners are amazing hosts, too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
We are so glad that you found the house perfect for your family and friends - we REALLY enjoyed sharing the house with you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home!

Our family stayed at this beautiful home...it was so well stocked with anything you could possibly need, we were amazed! So beautifully clean and neat and organized! There were numerous kayaks and water floats, etc! Board games too!And The view was stunning, right on the water! Will definitely like to stay here again with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
We loved hosting you! Please come again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a girls weekend

The house was amazing and perfect for a girls weekend. Close to many wineries. It was very clean and had a great view of Seneca lake. Linda was amazing and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2021
We are so glad the house worked for your girl's weekend - we really enjoy sharing the house so our guests can make memories. We look forward to having your return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had such a wonderful time. The house had an amazing view and the host was awesome to communicate with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, space and setup!!

We stayed here for a multi-family vacation. The space is setup very nicely for large gatherings on the main floor and has a nicely stocked kitchen. It was great being right on the water. The kids love swimming off the dock and riding their bikes to the park close by. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September getaway

Property was perfectly located on the water. The kitchen was stocked as well as my own! We ate most dinners out because of short visit. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We are so glad you found the house location perfect for your visit to the Finger Lakes, the that the kitchen was well stocked - we try to have anything that we would need if we were staying in the house. We loved sharing the house with you!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house! Very well equipped and well taken care of. Great location. Highly recommend.

Lovely house. Very well taken care of. Owner has equipped it very well and seems to have thought of everything. Good location. Will return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful words - we try very hard to equip the house with the amenities that will make your stay enjoyable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing !

A gorgeous lake home easily accommodating an 11 person group. Fabulous area with lots of great things to do including: Watkins Glen S.P. ,wineries and the gorgeous lake. Christine went out of her way to mail us a shirt that we had forgotten. This was extremely kind. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
So glad you had a wonderful stay! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable lake side !!

Beautiful place , everything just like advertised. This place has lots of extras , if you forget it they probably have it . The waterfront is beautiful, just not great for swimming/ weeds . Very spacious, enough room for everyone. Pretty close to Penn yen for shopping. Had a wonderful time with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fall in love with Seneca Lake

Fall was the perfect time to enjoy this beautiful home on Seneca Lake. It had everything you could want. The house was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. The fire pit by the lake was a great setting for good friends and wine purchased at our favorite wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We agree, Fall is a perfect time to visit 'Dreaming a View' - sitting on the dock or by the fire pit, enjoying wine and the fall colors. Glad you found the house had everything you could want, and was roomy enough for your family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our daughters Bachelorette

We had an amazing weekend! The location was superb, the weather was perfect. We were close to Walkens Glenn, where we enjoyed hiking and downtown. Dream with a view was also close to many wineries. We toured a lot of them and had a great tour guide and had a beautiful afternoon. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful getaway on Seneca lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful week on Seneca

We had a wonderful time in this gorgeous house. Our blended family had a great time on the lake, playing games, hiking, and biking. Town is cute with a nice playground, tennis courts and ice cream within easy walking. Had one issue with the coffee maker that the owner fixed by noon that day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Glad you had a wonderful stay! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Dreamy!

From the minute we walked in the door and saw the stunning view, our whole big family was overjoyed. The house was perfect for us. Grandma and Grandpa had a haven downstairs, all the kids and parents slept upstairs, and the generous family/dining room was home base. We loved the lakeside dock, kayaks, and fire pit. The host provided every detail we needed and provided a clean and organized house with all the conveniences. Beautiful area too! What a lovely introduction to the Finger Lakes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
We loved hosting you and hope you will return next year!!!

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