Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Burdett, NY

Watkins Glen Beach
19 min walk
Scuteri's Cannoli Connection
2 min drive
Ithaca Bus Station
33 min drive
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
45 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 home

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.

Spend a night, a weekend or a week at one of the most unique properties in all of the Finger Lakes. Clifftop is a 20 acre paradise, with unforgettable Sunset, Seneca Lake, and village views. Perched atop a bluff and high above the lake, enjoy your very own private compound, only 1 mile from the center of Watkins Glen, at the gateway to the east Seneca Lake wine trail. Hike along thousands of feet of clifftop trails, then descend into a magnificent gorge with several waterfalls, flanked by hemlock, periwinkle, and stone formations.

Take an hour or a day; relax within this private natural paradise. Hike back up to the many cliff top nature trails and take in the bee balm, shaded canopy, and daily visits by the bald eagles and osprey that inhabit our area. Or "stay put." Kick back on the deck or lawn directly in front of your room. Sun bathe, nap, or simply enjoy the sailboats, western bluffs, and village below. The Rookery, our upper level hemlock lodge, has 2 king bedrooms(one is a suite) each with deluxe bath, including 6' soaker tub and shower. The full kitchen and entry room provide plenty of elbow room, and 3 patio doors lead to the 50' x 9' deck, located 200' above the lake, below. The large kitchen has quartz counters, all new appliances, lovely maple wood floors. Large glass fireplace. A short distance from your back door is a beautiful view area with your own under the stars fire pit.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Watkins Glen Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from Watkins Glen State Park and a few minutes from Watkins Glen Beach

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cindy Atwill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee grinder
Blender
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Swimming nearby
Marina nearby
Power boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Hunting nearby
Sailing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Winery tours nearby
Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)
Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

This property does not allow children.

Note from host: No children under 13

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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.

Private Luxury Retreat... Perched Atop A Bluff, Incredible Lake And Village View Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Perfect

I've raved about this home, this property, this view, and especially these hosts many times before. They are, along with so many other factors -- the great location, the always spotless house, the comfortable beds, the privacy of the space, Cindy & Ed's incredible kindness and generosity -- the reason I stay here so often and am always eagerly awaiting my next time. As ever and always, highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet luxury in idyllic setting -Highly Recommended

Cindy and Ed’s home was wonderfully comfortable with amazing views of Seneca Lake from the expansive deck. The Finger Lakes area is filled with unspoiled beauty including the 50+acres on which the home is located. Cindy and Ed are warm and welcoming hosts and offered helpful insights on area wineries, restaurants and hiking trails

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine country

Very clean. Excellent location and very accommodating hosts. will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erich c.

1 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Impromptu Visit

Beautiful property, centrally located to all that Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake have to offer. Owners were great to work with, and they have a beautiful locations that offers a respite from the activity in town

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place but off the beatan path

Host was great and the days wonderful. A little difficult to locate and access.rooms and accommodations were very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

spunknit

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Lake Views

View of the lake is amazing. However, the main road runs down the hill from the unit, so there will be traffic noise all the time. The unpaved driveway to the unit could be challenging for some vehicles. The unit is well appointed, well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms and a comfortable bed. The couches were uncomfortable and could be updated. The owners live below the unit. Cindy and Ed were very friendly and even left some tasty local craft beer in celebration of our anniversary! We loved the area and will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch C.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven on earth!

From the first contact with Cindy, I could tell we would enjoy our stay and she would be an amazing host! I was surprising my partner with a getaway for his birthday and had never been to the Finger Lakes. Cindy and Ed have a very cozy and comfortable home with everything you may need for enjoying a relaxing trip. It gives a french cottage vibe and was very clean and very “chicly” appointed. She had supplied us with a bottle of Riesling from one of the local wineries and Starbucks pods for the Keurig. There are two primary suites with very nice en-suite baths. (Both have deep soaker tubs and showers) both Cindy and her husband Ed were very respectful and responsive to any needs we had. The only thing I found issue with is that the online pics of the place don’t even come close to doing it justice. But that is probably a good thing for us, because I was able to book it with short notice😜. It was so conveniently located to the village of Watkins Glen, with the state park only being few miles away. And the drive from one end of Lake Seneca to the other was breathtakingly beautiful and only 45 mins. The wineries were amazing and the food in the area was fantastic. But at the end of the day, the views from both bedrooms and the massive deck were just amazing. I will definitely be returning and would love to see the fall foliage. Also, Cindy is very knowledgeable about the area and assisted me in dining selections/recommendations as well as helped me find a spa at Belhurst. ❤️ .

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gina and Angelo P., Stewartstown, PA

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with views

The property is beautiful and everything you needed was supplied. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and very clean. The view was amazing. I would caution the driveway is very steep and rocky, and the turn in was difficult. My only complaint was that it is not a private retreat, the owners stay in the garage and in the basement in the evenings, the spotlight comes on so enjoying that back deck is not private. There is also construction as a new house is being built. Otherwise, we were not bothered by the owners at all But it is misleading.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful house Excellent location Modern open concept with beautiful lake view Owners were very welcoming and accommodating Would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Clarence, NY. A suburb of Buffalo, NY.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Lake Views

Cindy and Ed were great host. The house and location were great. Close to activities and amazing views of Lake Seneca. Highly recommend visiting the Watkins Glen State Park which has many beautiful waterfalls and views of the gorge. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Feels Like Home

The 5th time’s the charm — just like the first four. We’ve stayed at this property more than any other rental, for many reasons: the kind, generous, incredibly thoughtful hosts, Cindy and Ed; the quiet, private location; the incredible views of Seneca Lake from the whole-house-length deck; a layout with two master suites that doesn’t waste an inch and gives you everything you need in a vacation home. Can’t recommend this house, or these lovely hosts, highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous lake view from very private property on mountainside. Well-furnished, clean, recently-updated house unit with some thoughtful gifts from hosts. Hosts were very welcoming and accommodating of our shifting check-in time, and supplied many extras. Will absolutely ask them about staying here the next time we visit the Glen, and would recommend their property to family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

8 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Seneca Lake retreat

A lovely place with an incredible view from every room! Great place to relax on the patio, close to good restaurants and wineries.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cliffside Retreat

This property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. We selected this property for three main reasons: separate bathrooms as we were traveling with another couple, proximity to Watkins Glen State Park and the balcony views. Everything was perfect during our stay. Cindy, the owner, was very welcoming when we arrived and even provided us with a bottle of local wine, dinner recommendations and passes to local wineries. The property itself was clean and well equipped with everything that one would need for the weekend. The views from the balcony were great and super relaxing to watch the sunset. I would definitely be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie Paul M.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lakeview Getaway

Comfortable, cosy bungalow that is exactly as described & pictured on Vrbo. The gracious, friendly owners are onsite & greeted us when we arrived & said goodbye when we departed. The bungalow features a great layout for two couples as there are two king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, one of which has a second door to the common area. These private areas are separated by the living room, dining room, & kitchen which provides some welcome privacy. An SUV or 4-wheel drive car may be helpful accessing the property which is reached via a steep, unpaved drive. Other minor quibbles are low water pressure in the showers & uneven Wi-Fi. Overall we’d heartily recommend this listing to vacationers.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a Pleasure

This was our fourth stay at this beautiful home in the past four years, and we already can't wait for our fifth. The location is perfect: private and secluded on the clifftop, but incredibly close and convenient to everything. The house is warm, welcoming, and always immaculate, with two fabulous master suites and a spacious deck with incredible views. Most special of all, though, are Cindy and Ed, the two warmest, nicest hosts you could ever hope to have in a rental property; they're kind and responsive, always available for anything you need. I've put this in a review before, and I'll say it again: coming back to this house feels like coming home. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view on Seneca

Couldn’t have asked for more! Property was clean and Cindy was great to work with. Our first stay here, would definitely not hesitate to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore C.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Race day

Hidden and private

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., La Pine

26 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Seneca Lake

The house is located on a bluff above Seneca Lake with an outstanding view. It had all the comforts of home. Cindy was a great host, helping with winery and restaurant recommendations. We will definitely come back next time we are in the FLX region.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Seneca Lake

Great location. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H., Pittsburgh, PA

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Third Time's the Charm

This was the third time we stayed in Cindy & Ed's lovely home in the past four years, and it certainly won't be the last. It feels like home away from home: a clean, cozy, comfortable place to relax. The property is beautiful, the views of Seneca Lake are gorgeous, and the location is convenient to everything. Cindy & Ed are kind, gracious hosts, always thoughtful and helpful in any way you need, and always looking to find ways to make your stay even better. I can't recommend them, or the home, highly enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

22 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Destination

Had a fantastic stay! Cindy and Ed are fantastic hosts! Would recommend this beautiful lake view home for anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

8 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Great location, friendly helpful hosts, amazing house! Thanks Cindy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Watkins Glen Cottage

This is my best ever experience. The owners were SUPER nice. The property was clean and exactly as advertised. The owners assisted with my mom who is older and has some mobility challenges. The cottage was well stocked - there were ample towels and little things we forgot, like ziploc bags. I highly recommend. Jim from Texas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023