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Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!

Best Location in town!!

Welcome to our beautiful vacation rental in Watkins Glen, NY! This stunning property is just one block away from the Seneca Lake harbor and is within walking distance to all the restaurants, shopping, and state park.

Our spacious vacation rental features three bedrooms and one bathroom, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with comfortable beds and linens. There is also plenty of storage space for your belongings.

The bathroom is modern and stylish, with a shower/tub combo, a vanity, and fresh towels provided for your convenience.

In the living area there is a large sofa and armchairs, as well as a flat-screen TV with smart TV capabilities (no cable), perfect for movie nights or relaxing after a long day of exploring.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook delicious meals during your stay, including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and all the necessary cookware and utensils. There is also a dining table that seats six people, perfect for enjoying meals together.

Outside, there is a lovely covered patio area, ideal for outdoor dining, or enjoy morning coffee while the rest are still sleeping. There is also private parking available for guests.

This vacation rental is ideally located just a short walk away from all the restaurants, shopping, and state park in Watkins Glen. You can easily explore the charming town on foot or take a short drive to visit the local wineries, breweries, and attractions in the surrounding area.

Book your stay at our vacation rental in Watkins Glen, NY today and experience all the beauty and charm that this wonderful town has to offer!

Property manager

William Bowers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets not allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
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

About the area

Map
Watkins Glen, NY

What's nearby

  • Seneca Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Tasting Room - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Watkins Glen International - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor! located?

Located in the heart of Watkins Glen, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Seneca Harbor and Watkins Glen State Park. The Tasting Room and Watkins Glen Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Decatur Dreamer LOCATION! Stunning property one block from Seneca Lake harbor! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the purple house and we had a wonderful time. The location is quiet, and an easy walk to both the lake and the main street where most of the restaurants and stores are. The host is very nice and very responsive. The place had a lot of amenities as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This listing was completely false and disingenuous. We could not stay at the property, the smell from mold and septic was so bad. The third bedroom, per the listing, was a laundry room with a bed. The air conditioning was one window unit for the entire home, which made it hot and stuffy. We lifted the comforter to see hair on it, just plain gross. I had to go find a hotel after driving almost 5 hours and want my money back in full.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This ground-floor apartment (owner lives above) has an amazing location -- it's on a quiet street, but just one block from the harbor/waterfront, from the local park with summer concerts, and from the restaurant/shopping street. Watkins Glen State Park, the swimming beach, and two grocery stores are also walkable (within 1 mile). We barely used our car once we arrived. The host is very quickly responsive to questions. The apartment is in an older house typical of the neighborhood, and while not updated, it's generally functional and well-supplied. Two air-conditioners in the central main room cool the apartment fairly well even though the bedrooms don't have AC (fans are provided). The industrial-size washer and dryer are very handy. Some aspects could be improved, especially lighting -- some rooms are quite dark even with all lights on. Bedding is noticeably worn. Other characteristics of an older house (uneven floors, uneven/low ceilings) might bother some people but not others. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location.
Perfect location. Felt safe. Owner responds immediately with questions. As they state- the pictures depict the property. It is older but spotless. It is exactly what I needed and you can walk to everything! Charming neighborhood and town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time in Watkins.
This place has a great location. The neighborhood is safe and so quiet. All of the beds are very comfortable. The only drawback is that this is not the entire house. We were surprised there is an upstairs apartment. We did not see any mention of this in the narrative. The folks upstairs were quiet, so it was fine. Also, it stated there was a hot tub and sauna, which there were not. Not a big deal for us and we we still enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawson J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and very homey place to stay
My group of friends needed a place to stay for a track day at Watkins Glen, and this place was 100% perfect. Plenty of parking both in the driveway and on the street. The house was really cozy and perfect to decompress after a full day of track driving. Bill was very thorough in his communication and was very accommodating. I will not hesitate to book this place again for my annual track day or any other stays in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend of the Falls
Great location for wine tasting and hiking to see the beautiful waterfalls in the area. Convenient location and ability to walk to lake and to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside wanderings
We needed a place to stay close to family in a local town. We booked a long weekend to start our spring break and had a fun, yet relaxing time. We found a poker set in the house and played every night (all beginners, but we had so much fun)! We walked to the pier and enjoyed local places for coffee and pastries. We ventured to Ithaca as well and hiked the trails there at Taughanock Park as well as Watkins Glen State Park. This couldn’t be more convenient and the house has many lovely, homey touches. William is quick to respond with any questions (often within one minute) and was flexible and accommodating. We hope to stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Great place. Very spacious and good location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina V., Bloomingburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute purple house
Perfect location! Short walk to the lake, short drive to the wineries and the gorge. House is old but cosy, we enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt unsafe
We arrived at 7:30 pm and walked out at 7:40.pm We felt unsafe! Pulled into drive and no lights at all to gain access. Opened door and house has mildew odor. No light switches inside door to find our way around and very few in other rooms. No privacy window coverings in kitchen, most of the windows that had curtains were sheer and anyone could see in because we could see right thru them!. Also the living room blinds were broken and anyone walking by could see in. Kitchen door also no window covering and locks also not strong, we just really felt unsafe! I am sorry to put this on my review I tried to email you first but not able. Our party had 2 adult males and 2 adult women, we live in rural Central PA and we did not feel safe staying here which has to say something. We ended up traveling home! I understand this home is yours and your neighborhood we are not from the area so we don't know our surroundings. I have never put a negative review, not sure I will ever use Vrbo again. . I wish you the best of luck.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and charm
Location is perfect: about a block from Seneca Lake and the busiest part of town. Even so it was quiet (at least in October). The house was very clean and the host responsive. My friends and I enjoyed our stay. It has the quirks inherent in older homes (eg, some rooms oddly shaped); as long as you find that charming you will love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at the purple house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
A friend and I only stayed one night in this cute little place on our way to a weekend retreat. We both loved it and will definitely be back. The house has a lot of character which makes the stay even more special. The house and property were clean and inviting. We didn’t use much besides a couple of beds and the bathroom/shower but what we did use was clean and comfortable. The property is within walking distance to downtown which is very convenient. The host was super responsive and helpful when asking for recommendations for sights and restaurants on our trip. I highly recommend this property and host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelsior
Very pleasant place to stay! I’d recommend it to others. Centrally located to the downtown and harbor. Peaceful neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay in Watkins Glen
Super close to everything and the accommodations were just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a wonderful stay…..great location can walk to everything in downtown Watkins. Loved sitting outside. Very comfortable beds. Bill is very attentive ….Great location for wineries as well !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Very Comfortable
A really great spot for a long weekend! We were able to walk easily to the park and to our meals and the property itself was roomy, clean, and comfortable. The beds were great and the air conditioning was astonishing - I didn't know a window unit could work that well. I was surprised at how much we enjoyed spending time in the outdoor space. My only tip: don't forget to bring a hair dryer - it was the only thing I missed while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
My family had a great stay at the purple house! Perfect location, two blocks to the lake and to the shops in town! Beds are very comfortable, it was nice to have the kitchen to make breakfast, and room to hang out outside. Bill is very responsive to questions and provided recommendations of local events going on, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiera Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice/clean home
Didn’t realize we were renting out just the bottom portion of the home but there was still more than enough room. Very clean. Walked to breakfast and some shopping. Very easy to find the purple home. Bill was very nice to communicate with! Will definitely rent again when we come to the area! Thanks Bill for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Getaway Weekend
The purple house is the ideal location. You can see Seneca Lake from the property and downtown Watkins Glen is 2 blocks away. So close to Tobey’s Donuts! It is an old house with lots of character. Kitchen is fully stocked and was perfect for us to cook several meals. Beds are very comfortable. Outdoor space allowed us to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. We reached out to the owner several times prior to our trip with planning questions. He responded promptly and thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
The purple house was well stocked and roomy enough for our 4 adult visitors! We barely moved the car out of the driveway, as downtown Watkins Glen was just a short walk away! Very pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to all
Easy walk to lake and everything in town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Purple Gem
We had a great stay at the purple house! William was easy to communicate with and the house was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect…walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and the marina. Not to mention the mattresses at the house are by far the most comfortable we have ever slept on in a rental. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022