Dundee, New York
Belle's Buttercup
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Full of old-world charm, this lakefront property is tucked into the hillside on the southwestern shores of Seneca Lake, mere minutes from Watkins Glen. Enjoy 150 feet of shale waterfront, a dock with a motorized boat lift, a new kayak, two canoes, and a rowboat to take out on the water. Admire the view on covered porches and take soothing soaks in the private hot tub. An outdoor firepit and indoor fireplaces to add warmth, while a window air-conditioning unit adds comfort to your next Finger Lakes escape.
This hillside home sits on the southwestern shores of Seneca Lake, close to excellent wine tasting and wine tours along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Launch your personal watercraft at the public boat launch at Severne Point (eight miles north), hit the local hiking trails, and view the spectacular waterfalls in the area. Book a sailing trip with Schooner Excursions (nine miles south), and spend an afternoon at Tabora Farm and Winery (two miles north).
THINGS TO KNOW
The boat ramp is for rental ($250 per stay). It can hold up to 3600 lbs and is 113" wide.
This property is managed by Susan Scanlon, Principal Real Estate Broker with Vacasa New York, LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Dock details: Boat lift max 3,600 lbs. / 22 feet long/ 113 inch width - Available for additional fee; 2 weeks notice required.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
You cannot beat the views, outside amenities and location. The house itself is old, Knick-knack filled and the kitchen stove actually a bit scary. We rented the house in October and we needed heat. Two gas fireplaces did not work and the gas stove had only 3 operational burners (which took a while to figure out… you had to wait 30 seconds for the pilot to catch on each burner). Maintenance came out to check gas fireplaces and stove and the guy had never even seen a stove this old! The electric heat units eventually heated up the house just fine. But the electric in general was fragile… we blew a circuit using the microwave and toaster at the same time. Easy to fix except the circuit box was covered by the new refrigerator… maintenance came out again to move fridge and access circuit box. Check out instructions and email asked we please start the dishwasher. It was portable and had to be hooked up to the sink… No instructions on how to do that… again maintenance (for a total of 3 separate visits) was quick and helpful. The beds were comfortable, but unusual to have a mirror above your bed in the master in a rental unit. Hot tub worked well, dock and fireplace were fantastic. Interactions with Vacasa were very friendly and helpful.
Location was excellent with awesome views. However, the house is old with cobwebs and spiders. Could use a power wash. The house has only 1 shower and bathtub which would be quite inconvenient if 10 people were staying here. You have to walk through bedrooms to get to another bedroom….no real privacy. Kitchen very small with a table for 4. We ate outside on the balcony or the patio. If you are safety conscious, the windows do not lock. Howver, the location seemed safe enough. Water supply to the house appears to be from the lake although bottled water is supplied for drinking.
About 10 minutes north of Watkins Glen and an easy drive to Penn Yan, and wineries and antique stores, which is what we were after. Beautiful view and nice water access. Stairs to get to water. Nicely decorated and comfortable. We had four adults. Could have easily had more. I would have liked more comfortable furniture inside. Despite GPS or any other directions, do not access using North Glenora Road. Use South Glenora Road. Road to cottage is a difficult hairpin turn if you use North Glenora. A guest using a toilet should not be the way they find out that it is not functional. Vacasa maintenance said they could not fix due to low pressure and old plumbing, which means they knew it was an issue. Shower on the first floor bathtub on the second. Water front area had some furniture, two docks, a rowboat, canoe, and kayak. Despite my misgivings noted here, we really did like it,
Once we got used to all the spiders and cobwebs we had a great time. This cabin has a lot of stairs but the view from the deck is spectacular
The location of this property cannot be beat. It's a quiet and gorgeous setting and cannot be beat. The amenities however were not great. The internet didn't work the entire time we were there and the two TVs downstairs did not have working cable boxes. Also note this house does not have anything provided - no paper towels or even salt and pepper. Be prepared to bring everything with you except towels, shampoo/condition and soap.
We were greeted by a cascading waterfall just outside the door! The wraparound porches and cozy tucked away nooks offered perfect places to talk, play a little music, read, nap, and enjoy the dazzling lake view. The quaint old fashioned decor spoke of a long history of happy family times. Modern conveniences including a jacuzzi kept us comfortable and relaxed.
Stay was wonderful. Nice rustic cottage on the lake. Would definitely book a stay again.
Overall this property and the views are amazing. Feedback for the owner and management company would be to invest some money in safety and cleanliness and not to mention removing the clutter and decor to make it feel more inviting. The fire pit was awesome however please use caution on the treacherous unlit stairway to the water at night as I did fall on these steps. The driveway down could be labeled better and low clearance vehicles will struggle not bottoming out on it. The house did smell like mold/damp or even like a gas or propane type of smell. The management company’s communication far exceeded my expectations however there were 2 lockboxes and the code did not work on either, however the doors were all unlocked so we just went with it and left it unlocked. Overall this was a very nice property and if you go into it with the expectations this is an old outdated cabin with cobwebs and not expecting a high end stay you will do just fine. The bathroom layout is a bit odd and the two single beds are in a room by themself while the two double beds you need to walk through one to get to the other and the lower bedroom is the nicest by far however the only shower is in an odd hallway type bathroom. I would recommend spending a few dollars to make this a more safe and clean property and feel it’s slightly overpriced in comparison because of some of these items. I am glad I read reviews on all platforms for this property so I want in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.
Needs some repairs but the house in general was very nice and clean.Views were fantastic. Would rent again.
Overall great time. Difficult communicating on issue with air conditioner and check in process wasn't as provided. No keys for the house were provided
Lake fun, Fourth of July festivities, basking in the sun, appreciating the cottage facilities and the area attractions
This is the second time we stayed at this cabin. If you are looking for bright, new and shiny this is not for you. We love the old cabin and all of its charm. Could use a few updates but otherwise it is great.
Views of the lake are gorgeous! Lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. Nice and secluded, but close to Watkins Glen and numerous wineries. Our family really enjoyed the private lake access, fire pit, hot tub and outdoor dining. The house’s decor and layout are quirky. Glass panes in the bathroom doors were a bit disconcerting but we just threw a sheet over them. Inside was decently clean (spiders and moths not surprising given the setting). Lower level is a bit musty but the dehumidifiers help. Lots of sheets, towels, blankets, cooking equipment. Lots of fans, A/C, and gas fireplaces. Outdoor furniture could use some cleaning and maintenance. To sum up, it’s an old fashioned camp with incredible scenery.
Property was beautiful the house itself was dark and eclectic and set up a little strange but you got used to it and it was comfortable. When we first got there though there was dog poop on the driveway, which is sad because it is dog friendly and people like that ruin it for others. There was also dirty towels in the hamper. There was no key to lock the door when we went out. I did reach out to the property manager stating that there was no key and I did not receive any response from that. All in all though it was a nice short stay perfect location and a comfortable house.
How to turn off is perfectly pleasant and the description is quite accurate although not complete. Our problem started on the first day when we had an electrical failure which was more than just resetting a breaker in the breaker box. We also found that the doors would not lock. We immediately contacted the property manager who sent someone out to confirm what we said and they agreed that this was serious and would be addressed immediately. Sadly nothing else was done we spent the whole trip without power in our kitchen , also worrying that the electrical failure could become more serious and even potentially start a fire. We spent our entire time there with no way to secure the building when we went out. These failures in basic safety and security overshadowed the quality of the house and the area. Basics are important! VRBO and Vacasa we want an apology!
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