East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9136 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Burdett, NY

Grist Iron Brewing Company
6 min walk
J.R. Dill Winery
9 min walk
Damiani Wine Cellars
15 min walk
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
49 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Explore all the Finger Lakes has to offer at Etal! Latin meaning "and others," Etal is located just minutes from Watkins Glen, and a short drive to Ithaca. This lovely quintessential cabin in the woods features fantastic Seneca Lake views and level lakefront. Offering accommodations for a group of 9, Etal offers three bedrooms, a loft and bunk house. Inside, beautiful knotty pine hugs both the walls and ceilings throughout Etal. The entry level layout flows freely from one room to the next with large windows and sliding glass doors accenting the lake views from the distance. Once in the kitchen, tall white custom cabinets hold all the cooking and baking ware your group of travelers could need for preparing your favorite meals. Granite countertops and stone backsplash add a special decorative touch to an already well-designed room. Being a seasonal home, dinning is done alfresco on the lakeside deck. A small table top inside acts as a breakfast bistro, or game table for two. The living room provides a cozy retreat any time of day. The Cozy blue sofas welcome you with comfortable seating for a cup of coffee to start your day, or a glass of Finger Lakes wine to end the night with. Completing the entry level, you'll find one of the three private bedrooms and the full bath. The lower level features the third private bedroom and half bath. All beds have ** NEW MATTRESSES**. House water comes from the Lake and is filtered. While it is safe to bathe with, please bring your own beverages. Outside, a covered patio off the lower level hosts a hot tub and outside shower. The nearby bunk house offers additional living space and trundle style sleeping. The stairway to the lakefront provides a landing midway down to stop and take in the panoramic view. Once at the lakefront, 80'of useable natural level frontage is available and enjoyable for guests of all ages to get in and out of the water. The large dock offers plenty of space for sun bathing, fishing, or just visiting with friends and family. Located right in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Etal has several fine wineries nearby such as Catherine Valley Winery, Silver Springs, J.R. Dill Winery and Chateau LaFayette Reneau. Enjoy a day trip into Watkins Glen and visit Watkins Glen International for a race or one of their many events throughout the summer. Hike a Watkins Glen State Park and enjoy dinner out on Captain Bill's Cruise Boat, or at the Seneca Harbor Station. You'll experience endless summer fun when you choose Etal as your Finger Lakes vacation destination! Call and book your reservation today!

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Grist Iron Brewing Company. A spa tub is available. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
Within a 10-minute walk of Grist Iron Brewing Company and J.R. Dill Winery

As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Burdett cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

stacy pike

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Ski

Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Shower

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Scuba diving nearby
Horse riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1468 sq ft (136 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

East Seneca Lake Cottage Nestled Amongst the Trees, Near Watkins Glen Reviews

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay But Could Have Used Cleaning

The property was perfectly situated on Seneca Lake and access to the house was uncomplicated. While we enjoyed our time there, the bathroom, and in particular the shower, seemed as if it hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. Obvious cleaning tasks such as removing the last inhabitant's ball of hair from the drain weren't done. The outdoor shower ended up more preferable. While I fully understand this cabin is smack in the middle of the woods, there were a sizeable amount of well-established and old cobwebs in every room and a few sightings of cockroaches in the morning in the kitchen. Outside of these problems that seem easily remedied for someone else in the future, we loved the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary E.

27 Jul 2023

A bit rustic, but fun!

Pros: lake front, fun, holds a large family, eating on the porch was relaxing, location, hot tub Cons: could use a deep clean: items in kitchen cabinets a bit grimy, musty smell lower level, come prepared with drinking water Overall, we had a great time. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria W.

25 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic

Family and friends vacation

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!

This was a great place to stay, with the perfect amount of privacy and fun! It looks exactly like the pictures, and we had no issues what so ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The house was perfect, in every way. The location is excellent. All the amenities were there. It is such a fun house to stay in. Thank you very much.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey F.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We had a great time in the cabin. The only “issues” we had were the bugs that got into the house but most of us were okay killing them and moving on. The stairs down to the lake were a trek but worth it. We stayed in mid September and nights were quite cold or hot. Pack for both. If you’re looking for a rustic stay this is a great spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alora B.

12 Sept 2022

Girl’s Trip

My friends and I stayed here this past weekend and overall we had a great time! I was a little surprised because it lists 2 bathrooms so I assumed 2 full baths. The main bathroom and beautiful but the second is just a utility room with a toilet and it was kind of dirty, spider webs and dead bugs. The outdoor shower was nice. The cabin is very rustic! No insulation, a/c or heat. There seemed to be a lot of spiders but that’s what you get with a cabin in the woods so it didn’t really bother us. Hot tub was clean and nice. The dock area and absolutely beautiful! There was 1 step that was loose but other than that they felt safe and sturdy. They give you 2 kayaks to use and tons of other equipment to use, which is great. The kitchen was great, very clean and well equipped. Overall we had a great weekend and would probably come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 Sept 2022

Great location with a beautiful view

A beautiful getaway vacation with our family for a few days. The house is tucked away in the middle of the woods, yet opens up to a beautiful view of Seneca Lake. Upon arrival we found a very clean kitchen and bathrooms, with all the amenities that we needed. We love to cook and were surprised at the fully equipped kitchen to meet our needs. Plenty of space for the 8 of us to be comfortable. Best part of the evenings - building a fire literally 2 feet from the water's edge in the fire pit. We brought our own wood, but did notice a few piles of split wood throughout the property. Please keep in mind - this is a rustic house in the middle of the woods. You can expect to find an occasional spider or bug throughout. It's part of living in the woods which our family is used to; however, might not be for everyone. Also, for planning purposes, you'll want to bring your own drinking water, as there is a recommendation in the information folder to not drink the water. And according to my youngest daughter, it's 68 steps down to the dock and the water. We got a fantastic leg workout during the week! It was a unanimous family vote to return here next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

This place was located right by the water and so close to town. Proximity to wineries and breweries was great as well. Although if you don’t like bugs or have bad allergies to mold this may not be the place for you. The cabin was well stocked with anything you may need for lake fun.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dale P.

30 Aug 2022

Great location

Beautiful location! Sunsets were amazing. You are right above the water and in a heavily wooded area. My niece informed me it is 67 steps to go to the water. This cabin is a slight step above tent camping. Everything was clean but it is old. Very Buggy, Screens on windows need replacing and screen door is our of square. No screen door on the door at all so the bugs come in from everywhere. Couches and mattresses have seen better days but linen was clean. We took air mattresses just in case and used them. No A/C but a ton of fans everywhere. Very hot in there during the day and cold late at night. We had a blast but we didn't spend much time in the cabin. We were in the lake or out hiking most the time. We will definitely go back to the area again but not stay here again. I would prefer somewhere more updated. All the people we ran in to were incredibly nice and I can not wait to return to this region next summer.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Meg T., Irvington, NY

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed feelings about lodging

Property manager declined to answer questions about kitchen supplies, sleeping cabin distance, and water, which was frustrating since we needed safe drinking water as there were children, someone who was pregnant, and a senior in our group. We were particularly disappointed to find out that safe drinking water would not be provided, though pictures of the cabin show the water/dispenser. Unfortunately for us, we arrived during a heat wave, so even with fans we were hot and particularly uncomfortable trying to sleep on 100% polyester sheets. We used fold out sofa in living room instead of the sleeping cabin (just 10 steps from the house via deck walkway, with trundle downstairs and 2 air mattresses in loft), because the door doesn't lock. Also, most of the doors interior/exterior the cabin don't have knobs or latches. When we arrived the lower exterior door was wide open, and it didn't stay closed well, even with a lock. We also learned upon arrival that the bottom of the lake is covered with small mussels that crush and cut your feet when you walk on them. Would have liked to know this in advance, and would have brought our own water shoes. Bins of old water shoes were available for use. Positives - kitchen was really well stocked with all supplies you'd need for cooking including a food processor, drip coffee machine/grinder, and hand mixer. The lake is beautiful! We had a great time on the water and exploring the area. Watkins Glen hike is fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful spot

We love everything about this place and hope to be back! I only gave the property manager a poor rating b/c I tried to reach her before we left with a question about whether or not the property had electric fans. No response. I was able to reach her on the day we checked out with a question about garbage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bonny H.

20 Jun 2022

Great Location But Beware Of The Cabin's Water

Fantastic location and dock. We could not drink the water: we discovered that the water is directly from the lake with only a sediment filter. One of my daughters became very sick from drinking the water the first night. As long as you bring you own water the cabin is lovely, but rustic.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

allison m.

12 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Perfect location, cute cabin. Interesting book selection in “kids” loft. Dead mouse and lots of spiders/cockroaches but that is expected in the woods. Overall nice rustic cabin with beautiful views.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey P., Elba, NY

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation Rental

Great Family Vacation spot. Easy ten min. drive to Watkins Glen for shopping and restaurants. Updated kitchen and bathroom. Keep in mind the driveway to the property is steep. Also keep in mind the stairway to the lakefront is steep but once down there the large dock is great with plenty of space. Hot tub and Kayaks were a great added bonus as well. Was slightly disappointed that there was not a firepit as stayed in amenities. Only complaint would be new mattresses are needed for all beds. All other accommodations were great!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Christine V.

3 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

This is a rustic cabin that needs a little attention

While the lake views were spectacular, there were a few things I wish we would have known before booking our stay. Most importantly there is no heat or air conditioning, which would have been fine if we were better prepared. Temps were cold at night and the bedding was not appropriate for the temps. Additionally the beds were all very old and mattresses thin and uncomfortable. There were a ton of spiders and cobwebs on the frame of one of the downstairs beds which could have easily been cleaned and the lighting in every room was poor. There was a constant leak from the sink in the downstairs half bath that required us to mop up the floor each day and they provided minimal linens which meant we had to continuously run wash to keep up with the leak. The outside decks and steps were covered with mold and mildew which made for a very slippery and dangerous surface. The railing down to the lake was not secure and therefore two of our older guests who were not so steady on their feet were unable to join us down by the lake. Even the decks and stairs attached to the house were slippery as was the path from the parking area to the house. While I realize this is a cabin in the woods and we were fine with it being rustic, it just would have been nice to have a realistic expectation about the rental so that we could have made an educated choice as to whether this property was appropriate for our group. There was also the frustration of not having any basic supplies upon arrival (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dish detergent). We arrived late at night and some starter supplies would have made our experience much more enjoyable. Also, we had 4 cars and had a hard time fitting them all in the parking area. It was also extremely muddy which made it difficult not to drag mud into the home. This place has a lot of potential but some attention to a few key maintenance issues would go a long way.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022