Private Luxury Retreat Incredible Lake View 1 Mile to Watkins Glen

Burdett, New York
$825 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

A perfect place for one or two couples, $275 per room per night. Spend a night, a weekend or a week at one of the most unique properties in all of the Finger Lakes. Clifftop is a 20 acre paradise, with unforgettable Sunset, Seneca Lake, and village views. Perched atop a bluff and high above the lake, enjoy your very own private compound, only 1 mile from the center of Watkins Glen, at the gateway to the east Seneca Lake wine trail. Hike along thousands of feet of clifftop trails, then descend into a magnificent gorge with several waterfalls, flanked by hemlock, periwinkle, and stone formations.

Take an hour or a day; relax within this private natural paradise. Hike back up to the many cliff top nature trails and take in the bee balm, shaded canopy, and daily visits by the bald eagles and osprey that inhabit our area. Or stay put. Kick back on the deck or lawn directly in front of your room. Sun bathe, nap, or simply enjoy the sailboats, western bluffs, and village below. The Rookery, our upper level hemlock lodge, has 2 king bedrooms(one is a suite) each with deluxe bath, including 6' soaker tub and shower. The full kitchen and entry room provide plenty of elbow room, and 3 patio doors lead to the 50' x 9' deck, located 200' above the lake, below. The large kitchen has quartz counters, all new appliances, lovely maple wood floors. Large glass fireplace. A short distance from your back door is a beautiful view area with your own under the stars fire pit.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1450 Sq Ft (135 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Samuel

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Gorgeous lake view from very private property on mountainside. Well-furnished, clean, recently-updated house unit with some thoughtful gifts from hosts. Hosts were very welcoming and accommodating of our shifting check-in time, and supplied many extras. Will absolutely ask them about staying here the next time we visit the Glen, and would recommend their property to family and friends.

  • Samuel C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Cindy is a really wonderful host and was so helpful. Even before we arrived she contacted me to make sure I could find the property. She even gave us a bottle of wine to enjoy a long with many excellent restaurant and winery recommendations. The home itself is very cozy with a beautiful view of the lake. Fireplace is warm. Kitchen is large with all the cookware needed. Walmart is 5 minutes away for any supplies. Watkins Glen hike was made so much better by staying here. Highly recommended.

  • Terri P.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Host was fantastic and the home was beautiful, some of the most beautiful views in the Seneca Lake area!!

  • L S.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Lovely cottage, clean with amazing lake view. Cindy, the host was awesome! She was warm and welcoming, made us feel at home immediately. Great location: only 5 minutes away to several restaurants, situated at the beginning of the “wine trail”, 15 minutes to Watkins Glen State Park, 30 minutes to the Corning Museum. Highly recommend this property. - you will not be disappointed!L H

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We were traveling with friends for a long weekend in wine country. The house is near Watkins Glen and many wineries, breweries, and restaurants. The house was clean and beautiful. Both bedrooms had king beds and en suites. Every morning and evening we sat on the deck overlooking Seneca Lake. Cindy, our host, was gracious and accommodating. Would highly recommend!

  • Scott E.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We had a great long weekend stay. Great view and convenient location on the East side of the Lake. Very nice amenities for a comfortable stay.

  • Cynthia A.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    This is the first time a host was there on the property to check us in. She graciously provided 2 bottles of wine and cards for complimentary tastings. Kitchen was nicely furnished although we did not cook.

  • Robert L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This Clifftop, beautiful, clean home with a beautiful view, with sunsets, sits on a clifftop overlooking Lake Senaca. The home is a perfect location to easily drive to the numerous wineries around the lake as well as downtown Watkins Glen. Anything you may want or need at this home is already provided. Hands on owners Cindy & Ed are more than willing to help you in any way. They even surprised us with a nice welcome gift. I can honestly say we were not disappointed in any way. We would definitely not hesitate to come back.

  • Danielle M.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Cindy and Ed were fantastic hosts! Location was wonderful and the view was amazing!!! Very clean and spacious fir 2 couples.

  • Chad H.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    What more can I say about this house or these hosts? This is our EIGHTH time staying here. Three of those were for more than a week. That should tell you pretty much everything. Wonderful home. Wonderful view. Even more wonderful people.

  • David C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Awesome views and ammenities. Hosts were excellent. Will definetely try to stay there again when in the area

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Cindy & Ed are the nicest hosts you could hope to run into. It's rare to find people so friendly and generous. The recommendations were on point and we really enjoyed the area. Now to the important part - the house! Cindy and Ed made sure the house had everything you could possibly need. The space was even larger than I imagined from the pics. Very open with two large bedrooms with great views. The deck is a highlight, for sure. We saw an assortment of wildlife from the house, including a fawn, bunnies, hummingbirds, a chipmunk & two woodchucks. As city folk it was very impressive. The beds were also extremely comfy (and large!). Everything was fantastic and we highly recommend!

  • Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    The house is very close to Watkins Glen, easy access to wineries, great view. Only issue is a bit of highway noise, but otherwise perfect.

  • Deb S.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    It's obvious that these hosts used to work in hospitality. The house is so well designed and furnished, including the kitchen for those who actually want to cook, which I did. Luxury baths, incredible view, birds, waterfalls and walking paths, gas fireplace. Very close to Watkins Glen and Seneca wine trail. There is some noise from cars going by below, but I'm super sensitive to those things and will still be going back because everything else is so amazing! - including the hosts themselves who gave me lots of privacy while being very accessible and friendly too.

  • Linda E.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We had the best time here! The view is amazing and the house was very clean and comfortable. Everything is new and perfect! Thank you so much!

  • Chad H.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    I've raved about this home, this property, this view, and especially these hosts many times before. They are, along with so many other factors -- the great location, the always spotless house, the comfortable beds, the privacy of the space, Cindy & Ed's incredible kindness and generosity -- the reason I stay here so often and am always eagerly awaiting my next time. As ever and always, highly recommended.

  • frances p.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    Cindy and Ed’s home was wonderfully comfortable with amazing views of Seneca Lake from the expansive deck. The Finger Lakes area is filled with unspoiled beauty including the 50+acres on which the home is located. Cindy and Ed are warm and welcoming hosts and offered helpful insights on area wineries, restaurants and hiking trails

  • Gene W.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Very clean. Excellent location and very accommodating hosts. will be back.

  • erich c.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Beautiful property, centrally located to all that Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake have to offer. Owners were great to work with, and they have a beautiful locations that offers a respite from the activity in town

  • David B.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Host was great and the days wonderful. A little difficult to locate and access.rooms and accommodations were very nice

  • spunknit

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    View of the lake is amazing. However, the main road runs down the hill from the unit, so there will be traffic noise all the time. The unpaved driveway to the unit could be challenging for some vehicles. The unit is well appointed, well stocked kitchen, nice bathrooms and a comfortable bed. The couches were uncomfortable and could be updated. The owners live below the unit. Cindy and Ed were very friendly and even left some tasty local craft beer in celebration of our anniversary! We loved the area and will be back!

  • Mitch C.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    From the first contact with Cindy, I could tell we would enjoy our stay and she would be an amazing host! I was surprising my partner with a getaway for his birthday and had never been to the Finger Lakes. Cindy and Ed have a very cozy and comfortable home with everything you may need for enjoying a relaxing trip. It gives a french cottage vibe and was very clean and very “chicly” appointed. She had supplied us with a bottle of Riesling from one of the local wineries and Starbucks pods for the Keurig. There are two primary suites with very nice en-suite baths. (Both have deep soaker tubs and showers) both Cindy and her husband Ed were very respectful and responsive to any needs we had. The only thing I found issue with is that the online pics of the place don’t even come close to doing it justice. But that is probably a good thing for us, because I was able to book it with short notice😜. It was so conveniently located to the village of Watkins Glen, with the state park only being few miles away. And the drive from one end of Lake Seneca to the other was breathtakingly beautiful and only 45 mins. The wineries were amazing and the food in the area was fantastic. But at the end of the day, the views from both bedrooms and the massive deck were just amazing. I will definitely be returning and would love to see the fall foliage. Also, Cindy is very knowledgeable about the area and assisted me in dining selections/recommendations as well as helped me find a spa at Belhurst. ❤️ .

  • Gina and Angelo P.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    The property is beautiful and everything you needed was supplied. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and very clean. The view was amazing. I would caution the driveway is very steep and rocky, and the turn in was difficult. My only complaint was that it is not a private retreat, the owners stay in the garage and in the basement in the evenings, the spotlight comes on so enjoying that back deck is not private. There is also construction as a new house is being built. Otherwise, we were not bothered by the owners at all But it is misleading.

  • Walter G.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Beautiful house Excellent location Modern open concept with beautiful lake view Owners were very welcoming and accommodating Would highly recommend

  • Paula H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Great home!

  • Wendy G.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Cindy and Ed were great host. The house and location were great. Close to activities and amazing views of Lake Seneca. Highly recommend visiting the Watkins Glen State Park which has many beautiful waterfalls and views of the gorge. We would definitely visit again.

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