Discover the wonders of the Finger Lakes region from this vacation rental nestled in the quiet countryside near Watkins Glen. 'Seneca Hideaway' — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home — is a peaceful retreat including a well-lit 3-car garage and located near local adventures. Visit breathtaking waterfalls in nearby Watkins Glen State Park, attend an event at the Watkins Glen International Raceway, and sip your way through the Finger Lakes Wine Trail. At day’s end, grill out and enjoy a movie on the Smart TV!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Central Location | Washer & Dryer | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 3.5 Acres
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, board games, high-top dining table, electric fireplace (in bedroom 1), walk-in closet, shower/tub combo KITCHEN: Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & flatware, coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics GENERAL: Free WiFi, window A/C units, linens/towels, iron/board, hangers, keyless entry, trash bags/paper towels, water filtration system, water purifier FAQ: Steps required to enter, single-story home, 1 exterior security camera (facing driveway), pet fee (paid pre-trip), well water PARKING: Garage (3 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles), RV/boat/trailer parking allowed
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR WONDERS: Watkins Glen State Park (2 miles), Watkins Glen Gorge Trail (4 miles), Rainbow Falls (4 miles), Shequaga Falls Park (5 miles), Montour Falls (5 miles), Havana Glen Park (6 miles), Taughannock Falls State Park (24 miles) WINE TRAIL: Castel Grisch Winery (1 mile), Seneca Harbor Wine Center (2 miles), Lakewood Vineyards (4 miles), Barnstormer Winery (4 miles), Magnus Ridge Winery (6 miles), Glenora Wine Cellars (9 miles) SEE & DO: Sail True Love (2 miles), Watkins Glen International Raceway (5 miles), Finger Lakes Distilling (8 miles), Farm Sanctuary (9 miles), Corning Museum of Glass (22 miles) AIRPORT: Elmira Corning Regional Airport (18 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes) - If you are planning on bringing pets, reach out to the Guest Contact to let them know how many pets you'll have - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: While this property is a single-story home, there are steps required to enter - NOTE: This property runs on well water - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera on the garage facing the driveway. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera records video and audio on a continuous basis
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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
About the area
Watkins Glen
Located in Watkins Glen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Montour Falls Historic District and Montour Falls Memorial Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castel Grisch Winery and The Tasting Room. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International.
Watkins Glen International - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
Cornell University - 45 min drive - 54.2 km
Getting around
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 6 min drive
Pudgies Pizza - 5 min drive
Jerlando's Ristorante - 4 min drive
Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard!?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard! on 28 June 2026 start from AU$334, 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 Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Watkins Glen Home w/ Deck & Yard! located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Castel Grisch Winery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watkins Glen State Park. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place was clean, comfortable and a perfect location to access town as well as the race track. And being out in the country was a plus as the stars were beautiful at night.
Brian L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your great review Brian. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again next time you are in the finger lakes.
What a wonderful, quiet, private property with a large yard for my dog to run in! Very clean and every amenity you would need. Short drive to hike some falls, visit wineries and visit the Cornell Glass Museum. It was the perfect Thanksgiving getaway!Thanks to Donna for her assistance!
Connie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2025
Thank you for your great review Connie. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host you again.
We loved our stay at this home. The house was very clean, conveniently located, and peaceful. We enjoyed the fire pit in the back yard. We would stay here again.
Victoria S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you Victoria for your great review. We hope to host you again.
Just as pictured! Everything we needed was right there. Quiet area, but super close to wineries. Loved the welcome book with tips and restaurant suggestions! We took your suggestion and went to Althea’s in Montour Falls and had a great time!
House was well maintained, easy to access, and close to Watkins Glen International which was ideal for us. We will certainly book with this host again the future when we return to WGI!
perfect location to do the wine/brewery trail on both sides of the lake. Quiet but close to Wakens Glen main street. House was very clean. Comfortable beds and full kitchen.Nice deck and outdoor area. The host was responsive and easy to contact.one suggestion, Could use some towel racks in the bathrooms.
Kenneth A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Seneca Hideaways. We appreciate your recommendation."
All was as advertised.
Clean, easy parking and great location.
Everything you need is there.
John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mindy
16 June 2025
Perfect location and setup
I found that the location was our favorite part. We were just outside of Watkins Glen …. nice and centrally located to the finger lakes. The house had everything we needed and the perfect amount of space for our little getaway. It was fun to see the wildlife and be able to sit out on the back deck and enjoy the outside. Highly recommend and if we plan another trip to the Finger Lakes we will definitely come again!
Mindy
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again soon."
Perfect house for what we needed. Very clean and perfect location! The water smelled a little off, but locals say that was the area. The house had basic amenities.
Property was clean and very well supplied for our stay. We cooked in a few nights and found the kitchen was well stocked for this. Location was great. It was close to Watkins Glen, yet secluded and surrounded by nature. Plenty of parking and use of the garage, which came in handy as it was raining as we were packing to leave. Since the water supply was well water, the owner supplied plenty of fresh water in plastic jug dispensers to last the week. Communication with the owners was easy and prompt. We would definitely stay here again,
Pam D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Donald
3 Aug 2024
A stay in the country
Place was a great location for all of our day trips. It meet our needs. It was clean and had all the basics. Was not use to well water and the smell, but got use to it. For location and the basics, it was well worth the price.
House is very charming. Location is great and very quiet. The beds are very comfy. We didn't spend a lot of time at the house but it had all we needed and it was nice and cool in the house when we were there. Close to downtown Watkins Glen. Definitely will be back in the future.
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mike O.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It was accurately listed. I thought the home would have central air conditioning which it does not. It does have window units which were fair but not great. The well water smell took a lot to get used to. We loved the land the home was on for our dog to run and play. Had some issues which the owner addressed eventually. Loved the area of Watkins Glen; would definitely go back to the area.
Mike O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you for your feedback, Mike. We're glad you enjoyed the property and that your dog had space to run and play. Regarding the air conditioning, this is the first time we’ve received feedback noting any concerns. As listed, the home has a window unit in each bedroom and the living room, and we’ll double-check their performance to ensure guest comfort.The well water is noted in both our online listing and welcome materials (digital and printed), but we understand it can take some getting used to for those unfamiliar. As for the storm-related outages, we were in regular contact with you and the internet provider and did everything possible to resolve the issue as quickly as circumstances allowed. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoyed your time in beautiful Watkins Glen."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debra
12 July 2024
Late June, 2024
The location is fantastic, private yet close to everything! Deer in the backyard in evening and lots of fireflies at night. Nice deck to sit and relax. The house is clean, cool and comfortable. Plenty of room. I would stay there again! *We forgot something in the house and the owner is shipping it back to us! This effort is much appreciated!
This is a lovely three bedroom place - very comfortable for four adults (two couples). The place holds six but I think six adults may be a bit tight if desiring to hang out inside as there is one couch (three person) and one futon/loveseat (two person). Ideal for the four of us! The dining table has six stools (high top table), however is very narrow and a bit too small for the four of to be comfortable. There is a garage that can be accessed, although we did not use. The beds are very comfortable, the thermostat/heat worked well. The kitchen has basic appliances, as well as dinnerware, and very decent Cuisinart knives!Host is very helpful and provided good information. Terrific location - just a five minute drive into downtown Watkins Glen. Very quiet location. We were very happy with our stay and would vertically stay again and recommend to others!
Heather C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
From the owner: "Thank you Heather for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found the house comfortable. We hope to host you again.."
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacques
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication