Secluded dog-friendly home with loft, firepit, grill, deck, streaming, kitchen

Hector, New York
$205 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Sunny Serenity

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Welcome to Sunny Serenity, managed by Vacasa. This house is located in Hector but your 24/7 support is always nearby.

This house features a comfortable layout and 1 bathroom with space enough for 4.

Please review our property photos and our available amenities to make sure this rental is a perfect fit for your needs. We strive to keep this information as up-to-date as possible so you can feel confident in knowing what you are renting.

We will send you all necessary pre-arrival and check-in information after booking. This can include guest instructions, notices, and other helpful information.

What We Love
A relaxing and spectacular stay awaits at this secluded home nestled in a quiet area close to Lake Seneca access. Boatowners will love the fact that water access in Watkins Glen is only a short drive away, with ramps for smaller boats available even closer at Smith Memorial Park (two and a half miles). Numerous nearby trails offer fun options on dry land while the plentiful breweries and wineries make perfect pit stops on the way back.

This rustic charmer welcomes you with a gorgeous wooden interior and open floor plan. Prepare culinary masterpieces in the well-appointed kitchen, complete with all the essentials. Make sure to take advantage of the gas grill and surprise everyone with delicious grilled treats. When mealtime is over, gather in the inviting living area and stream fun shows and movies on the smart TV, or hang out around the firepit while roasting s'mores. The screened porch offers a great spot to unwind as well. When it's time to hit the hay, head upstairs to the lofted sleeping area. Additional perks include board games. Property has shared firepits.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Vacasa is a registered New York State sales tax vendor. And if Vacasa is the merchant of record will collect sales tax and applicable unit fees on all sales of short-term rental unit occupancy within New York State that it facilitates.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 370 Sq Ft (34 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • ROXANNE L.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Very quiet getaway in a beautiful area. Lots of kitchen equipement perfect for cooking at home.

  • Himanshu M.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    The cabin has a great location; however, we encountered some issues during our stay. We found bugs and carpenter ants, and the pull-out mattress on the daybed was uncomfortable to sleep on. Additionally, we lost power for several hours on one of the days, which also resulted in a lack of water, possibly due to its reliance on electricity for water supply. On a positive note, the cabin is well-stocked with essentials.

  • renee c.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Good location around different breweries and wineries.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Described as secluded property with fire pit but arrived to find there was another cottage and the fire pit was shared. Who wants to sit at a fire with strangers? There were ants all over the bathroom floor (living and dead). Any crawling up walls, in the sink and shower. There were literal chunks of animal (presumably dog) hair throughout the house and on porch. Cobwebs and dead bugs on porch, that couldn’t have been cleaned in many weeks. My son put his sweatshirt on the floor when we arrived and when I picked it up, there was dust and dirt on it. The rocking chairs have clearly not been moved and cleaned under. There was a layer of dirt on the game shelf that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Advertised as having a queen bed in the loft, it was nothing more than a glorified mattress topper. Had I known this, I would have brought my own roll-out mattress.

  • Joni L.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Loved the setting with farms and fields all around. You can see all the stars at night. No noise except for the owls. Thoughtfully equipped for the travelers from afar. Close to Sampson State Park as we were there for a dog show. Thank you for letting us spend the weekend at your bunkie. We'll be back!

  • Joseph A.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Location was 5 star!!

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    My husband and I stayed 2 nights to celebrate our anniversary in the Finger Lakes. While the location was nice, unfortunately we found the accommodations a bit disappointing. There were quite a few ants in the house. We noticed several ant traps that were not doing the job. We would have understood seeing a couple given the summertime amd location, but there were a lot. While the description of the property states this sleeps up to 4, the two bed options were very uncomfortable. The Queen bed in the loft was not a mattress. It was more like a flat beanbag bed. We knew the area in the loft was small but did not expect the mattress to be like this. My husband and I used the daybed downstairs. The mattresses on the daybed and pull-out were hard to sleep on as they were too soft and could feel the springs. Usually a daybed allows for the pull-out to pop-up to make a full bed, We were unable to do this so one of us slept on the bed and the other on the pull out below close to the floor. We also were not expecting the strong odor of sulfer in the water. That might be something you want to inform of in the description so people can plan to bring their own water upon arrival.

  • Kay P.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    When we arrived we saw a few ant traps and thought nothing about it - but by that night we were inundated with many large black ants in the bathroom and kitchen. I called Vacasa the next morning and they told me they would send the info off to the local staff and I told the corporate office to let them know I am ok with them coming in to spray that day. I never heard from the local office and that night the ants were even worse. We had them in the downstairs bed and bed up in the loft. I checked out the next morning and continued many conversations with the Vacasa corporate office to refund my money and after 10 days and many phone calls I got a whopping $58. My suggestion is that anyone that rents this place should make sure that the ant problem is cleared up. I was upset because with the ant traps already there they knew they had a problem but chose to still rented it out. Unfortunately, since the management company is not in town solving problems is much more difficult.

  • Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay here! The kids loved the trundle beds and the fire pit. The tiny home was very clean and cozy, we would love to visit again!

  • Scott L.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    The full kitchen was nice. The grounds and surrounding area was very nice, woods, corn fields and vineyards. The gas station down the road has plenty of food and beverages. This would be a good wine trail hang out.

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Cute spot in the middle of Wine Country.

  • Kristen T.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We had a great time staying on this property. We came for a girls getaway and the location was perfect. It was close to wineries, breweries, and watkins glen. As others have stated, the loft was very small, but we made it work. I would suggest if you have back problems, to sleep on the bed on the lower level. This was more comfortable. It was the perfect place to hang out with friends and relax for a couple days.

  • Sarah N.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    This was a perfect spot for a weekend exploring the Seneca Lake wine trail. The home has everything you need and slept 4 adults very comfortably. We will definitely be booking again!

  • Sarah F.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 15, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at Sunny Serenity! Just enough amenities, and the kitchen is well appointed. Our 4 year old loved the loft space, which was perfect cause it's a very low ceiling. Favorite part was the screened in porch. The location is ideal for all the great spots along the east side of Seneca Lake.

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$205+
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