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Below the Vineyard: Ideal Lakeside Retreat!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12268 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Ryan William Vineyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Atwater Estate Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hector Wine Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Below the Vineyard: Ideal Lakeside Retreat!

This spectacular 6 bedroom house is positioned on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Below the Vineyard is located on the eastern banks of Seneca Lake, just below stunning acres of vineyards. This property has it all: a beautiful chef's kitchen, huge open concept main floor, 6 comfortable, private bedrooms, 4 full washrooms, and an oversized dock on the awe-inspiring Seneca Lake, close proximity to wineries, breweries, hiking, the quaint town of Watkins Glen and the Watkins Glen International Speedway.

As you descend the stairs to enter the home, you will feel at peace at your lakeside oasis. The entry level of the house is equipped with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Immediately inside the front door is a bedroom furnished with a day bed and trundle, just across the hall from a full, 4 piece washroom. Down the hall is a bedroom furnished with a queen bed and a beautiful view of the lake. Continuing down the hall is the first master suite, which is outfitted with a queen bed and a private, full 4 piece washroom. To finish off the entry level of the home is a stunning loft bedroom that overlooks the sunroom, with breathtaking views of the lake.

Just down the staircase you enter the main floor. This open concept floor plan is perfect for family gatherings! It includes a custom gourmet chef's kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, custom maple cabinets and beautiful quartz countertops. The enormous, farm-style dining table is ideal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, set in front of a massive wall of windows to thoroughly enjoy the view of Seneca Lake.

The open concept main floor continues into the gathering areas, with an oversized leather sectional sofa which provides a great place to watch the game or a movie on a large flat screen TV, or just play board games with the family. Need more seating? No problem. The main floor continues into a spacious sunroom, complete with two full sofas and a comfortable reading chair to make this vaulted ceiling room the next best thing to being outside.

Discreetly tucked away behind the great room is a quiet queen bedroom with a mounted, flat screen television. This bedroom is directly across the vestibule from the main floor, full 4 piece washroom.

The final master suite is down one more set of stairs on the ground floor, and is a private lakeside retreat! This suite has a queen bed, 3 piece bathroom with shower, and its own walk-out access to the lake.

The ground floor is also equipped with a full sized washer and dryer.

The outside living space rivals the inside. Below the Vineyard has two covered porches! The lake level patio has a comfortable Amish-made porch swing, two large tables with enough seating for 12, a bar with additional seating and a propane grill. The 2nd level deck is an extension of the main floor. It has a large table and comfortable patio chairs to watch the boats go by and the gorgeous sunsets. A nice feature on the main floor deck is the latching gate to keep the little ones safely contained in a beautiful, covered area while the older kids play in the lake.
Don't want to sit under cover? Pull one of the chaise lounges out onto the lush green lawn, or better yet, out onto the oversized dock. The water depth ranges from ankle deep at the lake wall, to approximately 5 feet deep at the ladder, and quickly goes to 10+ feet at the edge of the dock. From this dock, your guests can swim, kayak, fish, or have a front row seat for the best sunsets on Seneca.

Below the Vineyard is within 3 miles of 10 wineries, 2 microbreweries, and several fine restaurants!

** Bring bottled water for drinking.**

PLEASE NOTE*** Below the Vineyard is not pet friendly, as the owners have strong allergies to pet dander.

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Bloomer Creek Vineyard. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ryan William Vineyard and a few minutes from Chateau Lafayette Reneau
Below the Vineyard: Ideal Lakeside Retreat! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hector cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,880 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Below the Vineyard: Ideal Lakeside Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Family holiday get-together
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Hummelstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
My group of 10 friends loved the house and the location. It was beautiful, right on the lake and close to everything. The beds were comfy and the house was spotless. We’re talking about a summer trip when we can enjoy more lake activities. There were two concerns. We found a dead mouse/rat drowned in a bowl of water in the kitchen sink. The other issue was that the people who slept in the lower level room noticed a smell of sewer coming from the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake
Loved our stay. The house was very convenient and had the amenities and space that we needed. We loved being able to hear the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great view of the lake from almost every room. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway with Friends
We really enjoyed our stay. The lake and property are beautiful. Was a tiny bit difficult to find as the property sits very far off the road. The amenities were more than sufficient. Wish we would have had our kayaks to enjoy the lake. Would stay here again in a minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivy M., Oneonta, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L., Tonawanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Property is clean, well kept and a great location on the Seneca Lake. Thank you for sharing your property with us! Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Love the view and dock access. So close to so many wineries! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Great space for our family of 12. Convenient to local wineries and places to see and eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

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We did not have any heat for the first night we stayed
We were not happy with the accommodations of this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall wine tasting
This property was amazing furnished beautifully and fully supplied kitchen. Can't wait to stay again. LISA
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean
Property is right on the lake. House was very clean and spacious. We had 6 couples. One bedroom was very small but all others were great. Kitchen had everything we needed. Driveway is long but wasn’t an issue for us. Parking for four cars only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront Oasis
Staying at this property was incredible! There’s nothing quite like waking up, sliding that screen door open, and stepping out to enjoy the gorgeous view with your coffee. The kitchen has everything we would need cooking wise, but doesn’t come with oil, salt/pepper, or any food items—so be aware! The common rooms were the perfect place to enjoy each other’s company and play games. The location is IDEAL if you’re planning to visit any wineries. We made our way to quite a few, and all of you have to do is choose a direction and there are many at your fingertips. Overall, 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house.
We enjoyed our stay. The home was updated and very clean. They had everything we needed. The view was amazing too! There were 10 of us and everyone agreed it was a great home. The only suggestion we would have would be to address the creaky floors. Everyone could hear others walking on the top floor. Otherwise it was perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location & Beautiful View!
This house and location is perfect for anyone looking for a Finger Lake’s getaway at Seneca Lake! We went on a girls’ trip and everything was great. The view of the lake from the kitchen/dining room was incredible, and the house was beautiful! It’s also really accessible to so many wineries and things to do, and the dock is perfect for lake day hangouts! The only issue we ran into was with the fridge. It never got cold enough for our items, and when I communicated with the rental on the issue I never heard back. Everything else, and all other communication, was perfect though! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on the lake!
A group of friends stayed at this property and had a great time! It's right on the lake and in a great location! Can be hard to find so I recumbent using Google Maps (over Apple Maps). The driveway is very steep but we didn't have trouble fitting 5-6 cars. They do not provide anything in the kitchen food-wise, so I would recommend bringing seasoning and condiments. I would definetly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

pam b.

Lake Getaway
Great location, beautiful views of the lake and sunsets. Property has plenty of room to spread out and take some "me" time and the common areas are big enough to gather everyone together; Perfect combination!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway House
Had an awesome vacation this week with family. The house was perfect for our needs. Vacationing on the lake was so relaxing and the gated porch was great for our little guy. Would definitely stay at this house again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Wine
Great place for family and friends to get away. Newly updated and right on the lake. Everything was clean upon arrival and the decor fit perfectly. A place for everyone to sit inside and out. Bedrooms were accommodating. Perfect location between all the wineries and great local restaurants close by. Beautiful views. Would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th bday
Place was really nice with beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
This property was perfect for hosting a birthday trip outside of the city. The lakeside property had the perfect amount of sleeping quarters for each couple, and adequate space to relax, talk, and play games. We enjoyed waking up to the view every morning, and seeing the stars at night. Exploring wineries in the area was also a highlight of our trip! We would definitely come back to this area in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakeside getaway
We loved every detail of this gorgeous home. It’s beautifully decorated, updated, and clean. There are so many spaces for relaxing, from the big sunny living room to the comfy outdoor furniture and the porch swing. And you can’t beat the views, which are just as spectacular from inside the house as they are outside. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Hamid F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of the lake, but you need to bring some stuff with yourself!
Great view of the lake, and it is a very nice and clean property. The only issue that we faced is that there were no shampoos/body wash, just 2 dishwasher detergent tabs, just two extra trash plastic bags. Remember to bring these stuff with yourself!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Bachelorette Weekend
We had a great stay here! Celebrated a friend’s Bachelorette weekend and it was the perfect place! Right on the water with beautiful views and perfect location to everything! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

diane o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great views No Cancellation during a pandemic is Horrible
I was very dissapointed that the owner refused to refund or move the trip to next year due to COVID. During this national pandemic where people were advised to not gather with people outside your family, and this trip was for a group of unrelated people traveling from different states for a reunion. I was unable to go due to health issies and was advised to not travel due to covid, so i lost my part of the rental cost. But the refusal during a pandemic, to be flexible, has made me never want to go thru this rental again. If it was not during a world wide pandemic, having a no cancellation policy is your perogative. But during a pandemic, this was horrible. The place was nice i heard, with beautiful views, access to the lake, and all the comforts needed. But renter beware. No flexibility to move rental or cancel, even when people are dying from this disease.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020