Charming lakefront cottage with private beach and boat dock.

Lovely space right on the lake. The house is a quintessential lake house and it’s really peaceful and relaxing. My favorite part was sitting on the porch and listening to the water. The access to the house and the stairs down to the lake are not a lot but they are steep and it wouldn’t be a great place for people with limited mobility or little kids. The owner is very sweet and is great with communication. There is a 4 person limit on the property which was clearly stated when I made the reservation and was still hard for me as local who would have liked to have two couple friends over at once. The dock and beach was perfect for the sunsets. I left feeling rejuvenated and ready to head back to a busy work season.

We loved our stay at the cottage! The location is perfect for exploring all the wonderful wineries and eateries along 414 -- and of course Watkins Glen and the gorge. The cottage itself is quaint and adorable with lots of smaller rooms to tuck into for reading and relaxing. The dock and private beach are amazing and make for a perfect spot to enjoy the lake and sunsets. We would definitely return.

Clean and charming. We had hot water for showers and everything we needed in the kitchen.

Loved the old cottage feel and very private! Plenty of sleeping options for our family of 4. The creek next to the house really added to the charm of the cottage. It rained during our last night, so we opened up windows on that side of the cottage and fell asleep to waterfall sounds. We spent most of our time at the cottage down at the beach and loved the dock. The water is very deep off the end of the dock - great for jumping! You will want water shoes for exiting the water and we brought our own inflatables for just relaxing in the water. We had a week of great sunsets on the dock and beach and a couple chillier nights to even have fires. There is an old, narrow dirt road that leads back to the cottage and parking is tight, but Adrian gave great instructions and ensured we had everything we needed. Also pretty cool to drive by Hector Falls every time we headed into Watkins Glen. Location was fantastic because while the cottage felt private, it was so close to restaurants and grocery shopping. Great place to stay!

Situated on the steep banks of Seneca Lake and right next to small cascade of water, the cottage provides a very peaceful place to spend some time. The sound of running water was zen-like and made for great sleep! Because of the slope, the views from the front porch and lake-facing windows makes you feel as if you are in a tree house. Great sunsets and a nice beach area and dock on the water - we only wish it was a bit warmer to want to take advantage of it more. The space was fine for our family of four adults, but larger groups might feel a little tight. The place had everything we needed and enjoyed cooking some meals at the cottage.Adrian was an amazing owner! Clear, responsive communications and went above and beyond when we forgot something at the house.

We spent the Memorial Day long weekend at this property and were beyond thrilled with the stay. We cannot wait to return with better weather to enjoy the outdoors and dock!The home had a perfect cabin-feel, the sound of the waterfall flowing outside the windows and views were just exquisite. While this is far from modern construction, the house provided all of the amenities we needed for our lake-front stay with endless charm.The proximity to the lake and on-site waterfall were the highlights, and what will keep us coming back. The location relative to local landmarks was perfect, we were able to get to Watkins Glen quickly for shopping and hiking the State Park, and we were also near wineries and breweries for a quick stop in or bite to eat.

My Family and I loved our stay at this property! Great location only a few miles outside Watkins glen! My boys loved the dock and camp fires on the beach at night.

We had a lovely stay at Adrian’s cottage. As the description says, it’s an old fashioned lake cottage full of rustic charm- perfectly quaint and quirky-yet tastefully updated for everything you need to relax. Adrian was extremely attentive and checked in on us when we lost power due to some huge thunderstorms that went through the area. We had intentions of doing some excursions to nearby wineries or Ithaca but the call of the lakeside dock and shale beach were too enticing. We read in the Adirondack chairs and played games at the picnic table. At night, the area is softly lit with solar lights. Lots of windows open that allow lake cross breezes that keep the cottage comfortable even on warm days. We certainly felt recharged after our week.

We really enjoyed staying in this cottage. The property is gorgeous and the cottage has wonderful nooks for relaxing and enjoying the weather. Our first night was chilly and listening to the creek outside with the windows open was magical. Adrian was a wonderful host and the neighbors were very welcoming and kind.

What a wonderful place for a relaxing vacation. The house is quaint and very comfortable. It is very much like visiting your favorite grandmother’s house. The house has a grand view of the lake with a wonderful porch to relax on. While we were there, we had a nice rain shower that filled the creek that runs along the house and we were able to sleep to the sound of a babbling brook. The home is well-appointed, and everything you need is easy to find. Adrian is a wonderful host and is very fast to answer any questions. I will definitely stay here again as well as recommend this to any friend planning to stay in the area.