Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Penn Yan, NY

Torrey Ridge Winery
5 min drive
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
10 min drive
Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
16 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
76 min drive

Room options

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You’ll love the wrap around deck for hours of family gatheings.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Water's Edge!

Water's Edge is a beautifully renovated cottage set right on Seneca Lake. It's just minutes from dozens of wineries, breweries and the quaint town of Penn Yan. With more than 90' of beachfront, a lush and level yard, a covered porch, picnic table, plus a 30 foot dock -- it is the perfect spot for you Finger Lakes vacation.

The main level features a fully renovated 'great' room with the kitchen, dining area, and family room - all surrounded by 3 walls of windows offering a panoramic view of one of the widest sections of Seneca Lake. The picturesque fireplace made of local river stone and new tongue & groove pine ceiling bring the natural beauty indoors. The side door leads to a private covered outdoor patio for another spot to relax in the shade or away from the rain (should Mother Nature send some your way.)

At Water's Edge you can get away from it all, yet still have the comforts of home:

The new kitchen features granite counters, all-new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, a built-in microwave, full-sized refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, baking sheets, mixing bowls, utensils, grill tools and more.

Settle into the cushy leather sofa and love seat to enjoy the view, play a game, read a book, or - if you just can't leave technology behind - watch tv on one of the two smart TVs or use you own devices with the complimentary WiFi.

You get more than amazing lake views -- you get direct, easy access to the lake! The private beachfront is great for wading and swimming or launching a kayak or canoe. The dock is great for fishing or jumping in for a swim. Unfortunately the dock and property cannot accommodate power boats.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Prejean Winery. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony or patio and sofa bed
Free WiFi
Just a 5-minute drive from Prejean Winery and 5 minutes from Torrey Ridge Winery

Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Todd Cerino

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Yard

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

Near a hospital
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
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
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,200 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

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Children must be supervised/aware of water safety

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 deadlock

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Beautifully Renovated Waterfront Cottage with private beach. Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Brent M.

19 Nov 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Beautiful little place on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey c.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house on the lake

We had a great time in the area and loved the view! We have stayed at other lake view homes on Seneca but this was the closest to the lake we have been. Loved that it was dog friendly and our pups had a great stay too!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

August vaca

My husband and I

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pam S.

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Waters Edge summer vac.

Very easy to gain access. We were looking to relax and take advantage of some of the wineries and a few dinner spots and that we did. Kitchen was well stocked (could use a pair of scissors) Loved the windows in the family room, the privacy and the covered porch for morning coffee. All in all a great stay. Landscapers did come a bit early…7:45am.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick M.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh………….

The most relaxing vacation I’ve had. We had a fantastic time swimming and kayaking in the lake. Went to the falls and saw a super moon over the lake. Beautiful. Everything was perfect and the host/hostess were on top of their game with communication. 10/10. We’ll back back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to stay again!

Great location yet quiet and private. Karen was awesome to work with and very responsive. Already looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice lakehouse

Property is showing its age a little, but overall a nice place in a quite part of Seneca Lake for a relaxing stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John S.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location !

Had a great stay ! Loved the location and seclusion. House was totally clean and tidy. (exterior doors could use some work, and outdoor chairs need replacing). Overall, happy with our stay and will probably book again !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chantel R.

11 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Did not meet our expectations at all

The house is very old and dirty. It has a smell. I had to go get a shower liner because the one that was in the bathroom was disgusting. No air conditioner. Fly strips on the windows. I left 4 days early, I couldn't stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian V.

27 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictures are outdated and listing is inaccurate.

Pros: Waterfront, close to vineyards,15 mins to Watkins Glen, house has cold air conditioning. Cons: Pics VERY misleading and outdated. Nicer furniture in pictures than what actually exists in house. There are also no boat whips on the dock to tie a boat, even though the owner told me prior to making the reservation that there were. I Only booked because there was supposed to be a boat hoist and dock whips. Prior to making a reservation i mentioned to the owner I wanted to make sure this rental could accommodate both a 16ft boat as well as a jet ski. He told me it would. I made the reservation 6 months in advance and received a confirmation email stating I would receive check-in instructions the week of my arrival. A month prior to the trip I received an email saying I was only allowed to bring one watercraft and which require approval after sending them pics of the boat. If I sent them pics, only then would I be sent the location where i was allowed to park the trailer, which was several miles from the rental- very annoying. Even those instructions were confusing and there was no exact address provided. I was told to look for a gravel road,but instead it ended up being field where I was supposed to leave the trailers (since trailers not permitted at rental). Very dangerous boat lift, as there is no way to safely get from the dock into the boat, so everytime I would have to get into the water waist deep then climb into the boat. Very sharp rocks in water, wear shoes!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Karen and Todd were great to work with and very accommodating. The house offered everything you would need to enjoy time at the lake. Secluded property that offered privacy. Great location, which in my mind was equal distance from both Watkins and Geneva. Penn Yan was a short drive and had everything you would need to supply your stay. The house was clean and had plenty of room for a family of 5. A plus was they allow pets, which was nice since we could bring our two dogs. The entrance to the property was a little tight getting around the little bridge but I could get my extended bed truck in and out without any problems. We enjoyed our two week rental and I would not hesitate to recommend the property to anyone looking to rent lakefront property on Seneca.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Bethlehem PA

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

This home is just lovely. It has stunning views, is quiet, and centrally located to Geneva, Penn Yan, and Watkins Glen. We enjoyed our quiet Thanksgiving on the water immensely!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy F.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

A very nice relaxing, secluded getaway. Beautiful sunrises !!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

9 Sept 2022

Seneca all in late summer

Good: location on lake was great, nice fire pit Poor: weeds for landscaping, uncomfortable/worn mattresses, tiny bathroom, narrow steps up to bathroom and bedrooms

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

19 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakefront property

We had a very nice time. Enjoyed kayaking, swimming and wineries!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

27 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Waters Edge is Awesome!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. The property is very private, relaxing and exactly what we were seeking on our vacation spot. Communication with the property manager and ownership was very responsive and helpful. We are strongly considering this property for another go round in 23. Do not let the reviews of hard parking scare you. Yes its a tight turn but all very manageable. Thanks Waters Edge!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yetta J.

15 Jul 2022

Seneca Lake stay

Great week on a beautiful, quiet lake. Birdwatching, buccolic unfenced Mennonite fields, local produce, wineries, breweries, Women's Rights Museum, Montezuma wildlife refuge. We rented kayaks. Great rental for two couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

24 Jun 2022

Nice somewhat rustic lakeside house

Positives: A/C worked well along with ceiling fans. Nice kitchen and full fridge/freezer. Comfortable and clean bedrooms, beds, and upstairs sitting room. Good water pressure and amount of hot water for showers. Two flat screen TV’s. New dock with swimming access. Many birds and fish to watch out of the huge lake-facing windows which provide gorgeous 180 degree views. Negatives: Guest message in the Lake House Journal about a “not-so-friendly water snake” the week prior scared my daughter too much to swim in the lake (we saw the snake and it was 4ft long so we were a bit scared too not knowing if it was venomous). Lots of bugs had accumulated on 2 out of the 3 beds that had to all be killed upon arrival. Adirondack chairs in photos were MIA. Pots and pans had to be washed before use. Ran out of toilet paper. Bathroom area has a very old dank outhouse kind of smell. Back porch screen kept falling out of screen door. Weed wacker used to cut the entire lawn at 7:30am waking the whole family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Valerie P.

12 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Beautiful location but online description is not accurate. The renovations were inconsistent and the house is not well maintained (screen doors were both broken, multiple spots of pet urine were on the carpet and the windows were open to air it out when we arrived, the odor was overwhelming , the living room furniture and rug were covered with pet hair). We contacted the manager and they did send someone to clean the carpet.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Monica H.

3 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Splendid lakefront property

The dog was in the water in the first half hour. He didn’t want to get out. I think he had a better time than we did! We visited during Memorial Day week. The weather was beautiful with a passing storm or two. Overall this is a great lakefront property with many recent updates. We would definitely stay here again. It is secluded and the only contact we had was with the heron and ducks as we were the only people staying in the area. The stairs to the bedrooms are steep and one should be aware that it won’t be easy for people with mobility issues to climb them. The bathroom is small but, the water pressure is great. I despise a dull shower. The covered patio is good for getting out of the rain yet still allows enjoyment of the outdoors. The only real issues are the screen doors (as others have mentioned) both are in need of replacement or just get rid of them altogether. Do yourself a favor and prop the door open so you don’t have to deal with it sticking. Problem solved. Loved all the updates, loved the location, and loved the privacy. All in all a wonderful time away from the busy day to day grind.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance R.

11 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but Serene

If anyone is looking for a place to escape into the Finger Lakes for a few days, this is perfect. Fairly secluded, but still with proximity to neighbors. Stayed in April, so a little chilly to have much lake activity so it was absolutely peaceful and relaxing. In total we had 6 women and we all comfortably shared the bedrooms and bathroom for 2 nights. Living space is very comfortable. About 15 from Penn Yan proper and 30 from Watkins Glenn and a stone's throw from several wineries. Would definitely stay again for a longer weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fall getaway

My mother, sister, and I had a great stay. Three perfectly sized bedrooms all with lake views. The lake views were stunning and the fall foliage on the east side was awesome! The fireplace was perfect for the fall and living space was perfect for three adults. However I am thinking that if I came with my kids it would be great too - there is a separate den space on the 2nd floor. The kitchen was stocked with dishware and some basic essentials like salt and pepper.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We were very comfortable as a family of 4 adults 2 children and 2 lab dogs.

Was very pleased being right on water with dock. Brought our own kayaks. House was very tidy and nice. Don’t bring coffee filters , they’re many in the kitchen. Wineries close by and found lots to do in the area!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ronald G.

3 Sept 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good and Bad

Property was nice. Cleaning crew showed up after we arrived. Felt it could have been cleaner. Water level at dock was very shallow for our boat with two big rocks just off the Starboard and Port sides as you pull into dock. We had a 24' bowrider, No way a trailer will fit down at house so call manager for arrangements to store trailer before you go to house, water levels must have been down because there was only 1.5' clearence under my boat at the dock. (Trim up when docking) Good note, owners and managers were very good, location is good but hard to get in and out of. many wineries very close.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021