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1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly!

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly!

This lakeside cozy, 698 square feet of cottage has drive-up access and will put a smile on your face. A gorgeous two level deck will ensure you get panoramic lake view for a beautiful Seneca Lake sunrise and offers shade or sun for your afternoon relaxation. This cottage, originally built as officer barracks on Sampson Air Force Station, then upon base closure sold and relocated to its current location (currently the Sampson State Park is located directly east across the lake).

After descending 15 steps off the deck you can enjoy 105 feet of frontage choosing between natural-sloped shale beach or 60 linear feet of flat lawn created by a break wall. Enjoy time on the pile-driven, 100 ft trex dock with an enlarged platform for lounging at the end.

The Stowaway is less than two miles north of Fox Run Vineyards, in the heart of the Seneca Lake wine country. It is located seven miles south of Geneva, within two miles of Smokin' Pete's Barbeque, four miles south of Roy’s Marina, Port’s Restaurant, Vonnie’s Boathouse. It is 28 miles north of Watkins Glen. There are 3 short term rentals within walking distance of this property owned by different owners but may be available for different groups.

I’ve been the owner of this family property since 2002 and lived in this cottage for four years. I loved the sunrises from the dock and a quiet night on the deck over looking the sunset. In 2014, I had wonderful experiences with guests from all over the northeast through VRBO. I then was in a position to help a good friend who needed a place to stay year round. Fortunately for him he purchased a new home! That means he has moved out of the area and this cottage is back available. I am excited to get back into working with you on creating the best time during your visit to the Finger Lakes!

This property is alongside the Finger Lakes railway line. This is an active rail line with trains passing by up to several times a day sounding horns during the day and night - weekends are usually not active. This line runs the length of Seneca Lake on the west side so any property along this side of the lake will be affected. There is a 7 mph speed limit for vehicles driving on Locust Grove. This is not an ideal property for toddlers, please be aware of the large drop from the deck.

This property is not handicap accessible.

Well behaved pets allowed with a non-refundable deposit. The cleaning fee can be 100% refunded if the property is left as it was found.

I accept payment through this site, Paypal or check (if it's far enough in advance) or money order/cashier's check.

I look forward to working with you!

Property manager

Maryanne Cameron

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only, please curb your butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well mannered dogs are welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Tiny House Living Penn Yan
Historic Tiny House Living Pe
Lakeside, Historic, Tiny House Living Cottage
Lakeside, Historic, Tiny House Living Penn Yan
Lakeside, Historic, Tiny House Living Cottage Penn Yan

About the area

Map
Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Fox Run Vineyards - 3 min drive
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 10 min drive
  • Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - 23 min drive
  • Sampson State Park - 32 min drive
  • Cayuga Lake - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Brothers Wineries and Estates - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hall Diner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fox Run Vineyards - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewery Ardennes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Stag Brewing - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is 1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fox Run Vineyards, Billsboro Winery and Lacey Magruder Winery. Roy's Marina and White Springs Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

1 bed/ba lakeside cottage, large deck, west side of Seneca Lake. Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
Cozy and clean. Wish we could've enjoyed the deck and outside, but weather, while sunny, was windy and cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Weekend
Came with my best friend and our 2 little dogs. The property was a fantastic location on the lake. Maryanne let us know all we needed to before arrival and made sure to leave a few little extras to make our stay comfortable. The neighbors were so nice and the dogs were friendly. Our dogs had fun playing with them and one showed up on the deck looking for more treats one morning. Such a sweetheart. We were so blessed with beautiful weather for the perfect fall experience at the wineries and the views are spectacular with the leaves changing. Would definitely love to come back again for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxation time
Our stay was very relaxing. Maryanne was very easy to communicate with. Great tips for places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the lake
Cute little cottage on Seneca Lake. We didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor deck and dock too much because of rain but we had a great weekend visiting the wineries along Seneca Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old cute cottage
Terrific location, wonderful host! Well equip and clean! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views if the lake, comfy and clean cottage
I enjoyed my stay. The cottage is lovely, charming. Maryanne is just a lovely host. I had questions for her and she responded pretty quickly. The views of the lake, sunsets, sunrises, moon is breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away
We had a great time at your house. We sat outside an enjoyed the view every morning and evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Right on the water. About 20 steps down to a new dock. The train does run close to the house, but very slowly and not very long. The resident neighbors were nice. Upon check in, I noticed there was no toaster. The owner brought over a new one in about an hour! Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage in a great location
Overall, the cottage was nice! The view of the lake is amazing and the communication with the property owner was great. My first night the grill was out of propane and Maryanne brought me a new tank within 20 minutes. My only comment for suggestions would be to bug proof the cottage. I don't mind some bugs and of course being on the water I expect it but there were so many bugs to the point that I thought maybe a window was left open. Other than that, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house overlooking Seneca lake
Nice clean small house. 2 tier large deck, great for sunrise coffee, and eating outside. Entry road is really narrow, and parking spot is small. Don’t bring a large vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ania G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil, relaxing
The place was very clean, all the comforts of home and then some. Location was very relaxing and quiet. The view was awesome and easy access to the lake for some swimming and floating. Owner was easy to get a hold of and would respond immediately. Left a lot of information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly relaxing lake stay
We needed to stay somewhere on the west side of Seneca lake for one night and this place was perfect. Dog friendly and right on the water. Close to great restaurants and wineries. The sunrise was beautiful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy get away, beautiful sunrises, close to activities
We had a cozy and wonderful getaway staying at this property. The view from the house/cabin was so nice that we ate each night on the deck just for the view of Seneca Lake. In the morning, I had coffee on the deck or on the couch watching the sunrise over the lake. It was the perfect size for 2 of us. It is close to a major grocery store, wineries, breweries, hiking, and museums. We were even treated to the most vibrant rainbow over the lake. We highly recommend this cabin. It was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
If you enjoy a great view, this cottage is for you ! Great location to wineries to enjoy tastings, then retreat to this peaceful home with a spectacular view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Great place overlooking the lake, we enjoyed sitting in the deck taking in the view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
This was a wonderful house for our Seneca Lake vacation. The house and neighborhood were clean and quiet, bed was comfortable and patio lake view and sunrise were perfect. And lake access was easy for us to get in our kayaks and paddle boards. The location of the house is great, we never drove more than 20 minutes and visited great wineries, downtown, Finger Lakes Rail Riders (train track bike ride through the area!) great restaurants (Ports Cafe!), maybe the best ice cream I've ever had at Spotted Duck, Seneca falls waterfall and more. Maryanne had great communication with us before and during our stay. We'd certainly be happy to stay again. Thank you Maryanne.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lakeside Getaway
My husband, dog and I had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It is set in a quiet and peaceful location with incredible views. Maryanne was a wonderful host and so easy to communicate with. She responded so quickly to each of my inquiries. The cottage is in a great location with lots of wineries, breweries, and scenic hikes nearby. We loved our time in the Finger Lakes and are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Really lovely place. Well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and basic amenities
Maryanne was a great host, easy to get a hold of and helpful work with. The location of the cottage is perfect for wine trail access, and the lakefront location is a plus. The cottage has the basic amenities, however the pullout couch left a bit to be desired when staying as a group of 3. I believe Maryanne is working on a replacement which would be fantastic! The cottage could use new French doors to the deck as they’re shaky and not the most secure, and the dock was not as usable as we’d hoped due to mess left from the seagulls (it seemed to mainly be our dock as it wasn’t covered). The neighbors were very friendly, and overall we had a pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a couples get away!
Will be visiting again and for longer. Maryanne was a great host. This location is perfect for a couple romantic getaway. The views are amazing. Almost all the amenities you need (no on-site laundry). Grill, fire pit, and the living room with an amazing view! Even the train, which only goes by during the day, added a quaint touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., Abington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a weekend getaway
Property manager was clear and friendly and property was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation
Maryanne was a great host! We enjoyed the location of the cottage, very close to restaurants, breweries, wineries, and hiking. The views of Seneca Lake were gorgeous and the neighborhood was very welcoming. Our dogs enjoyed swimming in the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect girls weekend for my wife and daughters
They had a great time right on the lake. Only had one night and wanted more. Communication with host was excellent! Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A., New York State

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location Only suggestions would be the ladder to the water didn’t feel safe as the hooks didn’t line up and the couch needs replacement Otherwise a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024