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Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Cliff House
Cliff House
Deck overlooking the lake
Living Room
Living room with electric fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Standing Stone Vineyards
  • Place, Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards
  • Place, Penguin Bay Winery
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach

This cottage is nestled at the end of the lane, below the vineyards and farm meadows, beside the lake. Three bedrooms offer queen size beds in two of the bedrooms and a double bed in the third bedroom. A modern kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a drip coffee maker, dishes, serving ware and a full complement of pots and pans to serve homestyle meals; including paper products, bottled drinking water and spices. Games, books, internet and TV, provide entertainment. The outdoor grill delivers delicious meals on the deck overlooking the lake. Enjoy the solitude and gorgeous views from the deck and living area windows. A newly built staircase leads to your private beach. Cliff house sits above the lake on an ancient shale cliff. Sturdy railings surround the deck and overlook areas, however, always supervise children at all times for safety. You may use our two kayaks, a canoe, life jackets, dock and beach chairs. The beach has a fire pit for evening campfires.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cottage on cliff. Railings deck overlook areas.
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Events

No events allowed
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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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Cayuga Lake, while International Motor Racing Research Center and WeBeTilin' Studios are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Standing Stone Vineyards - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Penguin Bay Winery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cornell University - 46 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dandy Mini Mart 13 - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Triple F Diner - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestled Above Seneca Lake in the Heart of Wine Country With Private Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Standing Stone Vineyards and Bagley's Poplar Ridge Vineyards. Penguin Bay Winery and Sheldrake Point Seneca Lake Tasting Room are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on Seneca lake. House was comfortable for both hanging out and sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cliff House was the perfect fall getaway. The view of the lake was spectacular.
Great view!
So relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. The perfect vacation place on Seneca Lake and close to everything! And the home was perfect for 2 couples to relax and enjoy time together in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the property, especially that it was right on Seneca Lake. It was close to the event we were going to which made it even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed with a bottle of local wine. Spectacular lake view. Cozy atmosphere.Comfortable beds. Wonderful fall experience. Lots to do nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I were join by another couple for a week at lake Seneca and we really enjoyed our stay here. The location was ideal for us as there were quite a few good wineries close by. The house was on the lake with great views from the deck. The owner Elisabeth was staying next door and she stopped by shortly after we checked in to see how we were doing and to see if we needed anything and had quite a few recommendations for us wrt wineries, restaurants, and golf. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

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

Seneca Lake

We keep returning to this place because we love the location and the house!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it! The stairs to the lake was a bit challenging getting the kayaks down/up, but not too horrible. We’re getting ….. We enjoyed the fire pit at the beach and beautiful sunsets. Nice and close to wineries, distilleries, breweries, Watkins Glen and Gorge Trail that were really enjoyed. Beautiful views from the house and the home was nice with many provided amenities that was greatly appreciated. Hosts were very nice. We would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views with dock and lakefront space. Our family enjoyed kayaking, dock and firepit. Home was clean and owners seemed to have covered all the details. Very accomodating. There is a walk down a bunch of steps to lake to keep in mind. But soooo worth it! Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene O.

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

Two couples lived hiking and visiting wineries.

House is as described. Managed the drive down the gravel road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA D.

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

Beautiful views

We came to relax and that’s exactly what we did. It was the perfect location to just sit by the water and unwind. Thank you so much for sharing your adorable cottage with us. We hope to use this cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg K.

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

Good and comfu

Great location and awesome amenitied
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liane D.

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

Relaxing

It was nice to be on the water and close to wineries and restaurants since that was the reason for going!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

The best time!

Paul and Betsy’s cottage was the best place we e stayed in 12 yrs of coming to the FLX. Comfortable spaces, amazing dock and fire pit area and great views on the deck. Perfect location to hot spots like Lucky Hare and Scale House. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

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

Perfect weekend with the family

Really enjoyed the property and the neighborhood. No complaints, only appreciation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Delightful cottage!

This cottage was just the right size for our family. We enjoyed the view from the deck. It was very close to the rest of our other family for our reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful location and hosts

We spent most of a week here during a gorgeous autumn. Most of the time was spent hiking, visiting local wineries and cideries, plus a memorable trip to the Corning Museum of Glass. The hosts were friendly and available. The house was perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Cottage

Cozy cottage overlooking Seneca Lake. Had everything we need in good location. Overall though a little pricy for late October but since splitting cost with another couple was manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

The best view!

My second time staying here! Beautiful property, amazing view, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., Easton, USA

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

June Getaway

Relaxing trip to Lake Seneca in a home that is very secluded and private.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Great location and great views of Seneca Lake

Property is well maintained and equipped with amenities for a country home...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R.

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

beautiful location

not easy to find, but worth the effort. very nice property. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Sunset Spectacular!

Great home base! We loved staying at the Cliff House. It felt like home away from home. Wonderful first visit to the finger lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danika M.

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

Great Location

The house was perfect and had everything we needed! The view is wonderful and going down to the lakefront was so nice and peaceful. We felt very welcomed! The location is also wonderful. So close to so many great wineries, breweries and restaurants! Already looking forward to coming back and staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Fall Getaway Weekend

Met friends here for a long wine and football weekend. Could not have found a better location. The view from the deck, the firepit by the lake, it was all so enjoyable! We felt so welcome from the minute we walked in. There is so much to see nearby, we are looking forward to coming back and exploring more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Smith, Paul DeLaney

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We love our Seneca Lake adventures and have been vacationing at the cottage next door to the Cliff House for many years with our children and grandchildren. We are pleased to share this beautiful place with you and hope you will enjoy being our guests at Cliff House.

Why they chose this property

Cliff House was built in 1956 on property belonging to my grandparents. In fact, Cliff House sits on farmland that has been in my family for five generations. Seneca people first inhabited this land and built a village nearby. On a quiet night, legend claims, you can hear the drums of the Seneca across the water.

What makes this property unique

The view from the deck takes our breath away and we feel at peace; a perfect place for morning coffee, yoga or sipping wine.

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