Seneca Falls, New York
Located minutes from downtown historic Seneca Falls, the Petit Retreat might just be the cutest cottage on Cayuga Lake! Ideal for a couple's getaway or a family of four, this little gem runs right along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. When you arrive, you will be drawn to the freshly updated exterior and the brand-new decks overlooking the lake, a perfect spot to enjoy a bottle of Finger Lakes wine and toast to the beginning of your getaway!
Once inside this cozy retreat, all your cares will wash away. The floor plan design is perfectly planned out for maximizing space! With the lake shining through the windows, you'll have great views from every angle of this cottage.
A newly renovated, open modern galley kitchen offers all the cookware needed for a perfect meal created from local ingredients. Off the kitchen, the living and dining area are equally as lovely and comfortable. You can settle in either of the bedrooms, one a king and the other a queen, each with their own bathroom. There are two brand new spacious outdoor decks and a Florida porch, all of which are conducive to Finger Lakes Dreaming.
Now about this lake. It is rumored, and we believe it might be true, that right off your own 25 foot private dock is the best swimming spot on the whole lake! Sunset paddle anyone The Petit Retreat offers two single kayaks exclusively for your use to enjoy the clear and calm Cayuga Lake. The dock also comes equipped with cleats from which you can moor your small craft.
Among the many indoor amenities include two Smart TV's, family favorite board games, a Wifi speaker for enjoying your own playlists and even an acoustic guitar for those musicians among you.
Should you decide to leave the Retreat, about a half mile down the road is the Cayuga Lake State Park, which is known for amazing birding, fishing and swimming. The park includes a boat launch, swimming beach and playground. Afterwards be sure to swing by local favorite Wolfy's Grill and Marina for a Finger Lakes craft beer and their famous Bang Bang Shrimp!
Historic Seneca Falls is also a town fit for foodies. A list of local recommendations are available in the cottage guest book, including some delicious finds in other neighboring towns. A bonus if you are in the mood, you will not be far from the Waterloo Outlet Mall and the Del Lago Casino and Resort.
Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.
Note: Smoking is not allowed in any rental property.
Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in description.
Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
* Outdoor amenities, including furniture/ watercraft/ fire pits, are not available between October 15- May 15 *
Even though the cottages are close together, it was very quiet and relaxing. We will definitely be back to this area!
Adorable place. Loved everything except should have outdoor light for bottom entrance
The house is small, hence why it is namedPetit Retreat. My husband and I stayed for a week while I attended a quilting workshop at Wells College. It is nicely decorated and very clean and well appointed.The view of the lake is lovely. There is a Mennonite market about 15 minutes away. Unlike staying near an ocean or bay where you hear the sound of the wind and water, lakes by their nature are quiet. As a result, sound travels far and the houses are very close together so you can hear conversations from other homes even when people are talking in a normal tone. That being said, the neighbors are very considerate and you have to be as well. If you mind having homes in close proximity this is not the house for you. It was very quiet and having central air conditioning in the hotter weather made our stay comfortable and relaxing.
Rented for a girls weekend with my family and the location was perfect! The cottage was neat and clean and in a gorgeous location. Would highly recommend
The property was very cozy and the view was beautiful. We enjoyed the surrounding area and all there was to do.
I stayed here for a long weekend with two girlfriends for a girls get away. This property has lots of potential but you can tell that things have not been managed properly and the listing is very vague in expectations. Upon entering the home, not only were all the windows unlocked, but there was a very terrible sewage and moldy smell. That smell became worse when you descend the VERY narrow and dangerous stairs to the basement area which serves as the second bedroom. We did not feel safe staying down there when it smelled of recent water damage. Further, the property gloats of their all-season Florida Room (another fancy name for a screened in lower porch area). However, ALL of the outdoor furniture was smashed and thrown into the corner of the room deeming it unusable space. Why would you store the outdoor furniture in a useable room for guests instead of having it covered outside or in a shed/storage area? Not to mention the Screen porch room looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. Human hair, dust, dead bugs, etc. My girlfriends and I only used the main level with one person sleeping on the couch. There are a list of other grievances (like a broken chair) that would have been manageable but the fact that the property did not seem to be taken care of made those small issues magnified. Further, the host was very unhelpful when I was asking for recommendations. Providing one word responses and NO guidance whatsoever. I think all of these factors just prove that management companies, like Finger Lakes Premier Properties, do not provide that 1:1 attention to the actual properties or their guests using them.
Fun, relaxing, beautiful property. Just the right amount of space for 3 of us. We really enjoyed our stay!
Perfect for 4 people. Great location, good communication with property manager. Timely response to a few issues. Would stay again
Stayed for a long weekend, had everything we needed. We did not use the kitchen but it would have been perfect to cook a meal. Great views, loved the kayaks and dock, close to Seneca Falls and wineries. Extra blankets for cool nights, games for families to play, guitar was fun to play! Would definitely come back and stay again!
Beautiful cabin right on the water. Accommodations were well appointed and very comfortable, and also located very near towns with everything one might need. Cannot recommend this particular cabin highly enough.
The property and amenities were wonderful. For those looking to enjoy the wineries be warned, almost everything closes around 5PM.
Charming cottage! Very clean with a beautiful view of the lake. Our only issue was accessing the lower-level bedroom. My husband is 6'3 and he did not like ducking to that degree going to bed at night. Your listing should probably note that It is not a good fit for tall people. This was our only issue with the cottage.
Loved our recent stay at Petite Retreat. It is a small house, but it doesn’t feel small! Spent most of my time there on the screened in porch. So relaxing with my morning coffee and happy hour cocktail! We were lucky to not have any neighbors during our stay so we had a lot of privacy when outside as the houses are very close together. The house is beautifully decorated, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped for having meals at home. There are not a lot of options close by for groceries or takeout which was a little annoying. Stopped at some great wineries/breweries a short drive from the house. It was so nice to be able to use the kayaks and life preservers at the house. Everything was in great condition. Bumped our heads more than a couple of times on our way down to the master bedroom, but that was a small price to pay for such a lovely stay! Master bedroom was also a little on the damp side, but I definitely wouldn’t let that deter you. Everything else about the place makes up for it!!
Quaint home right on the lake. It was absolutely beautiful! We loved our stay. I just wish there was an umbrella or covering on the deck.
We had a great time at the petite retreat. Great accommodations and very clean with perfect lake views and location. We missed not having a dock for our boat but we’re able to park our boat and trailer at the state park less then a 1/4 mile from the house and launch every day. But other then that this place had all the amenities that we wanted and really did not need to bring that much extra supplies with us. My husband and our friends enjoyed fishing right off the deck and caught quite a few bass. It was a beautiful weekend! I would definitely stay there again!
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