Watkins Glen, New York
This is a uniquely secluded private home, and a wonderful place for families with children, people with pets, or small groups of friends who enjoy spending quality time together. A great place to relax and get back to nature. Beautiful hikes across private forested land that links up to the Sugar Hill State Park, kayaking and canoeing within 10 minutes drive of the house. Lovely fall colors and stunning views over rolling hills. Great winter sports area for X-country skiing, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, 45 minute drive to 3 downhill ski resorts. Located between Seneca and Keuka Lakes with proximate access to swimming and boating and just two miles from the Farm Sanctuary which offers daily tours to visit the farm animals. A 10 minute drive to Watkins Glen State Park, and short drive to Mennonite wood-workers, antique shops, and organic locally grown produce stores. Down the road from multiple vineyards and wineries that offer daily wine tasting year round. Unique octagonal-design 3-bedroom house with a gorgeous view over rolling hills. There are 22 floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house looking out into the forest. Wake up to see the trees and wildlife who approach the house: deer, rabbits and hummingbirds are regular visitors. Located down a winding driveway and away from the road. Two full bathrooms. Lovely sunroom for afternoon reading with a quiet cup of tea or glass of wine. The main bedroom has a king-size pillowtop mattress, and there are two guest bedrooms: one equipped with luxurious full size Japanese-style futon, the other with two twin futons great for kids or can be placed together for a king size futon. Mini-split AC units in the main bedroom and the living room / kitchen area, fans available for the two guest bedrooms. The master bathroom and all 3 bedrooms have radiant heated floors that are wonderful in the fall and winter. All sheets and towels are provided. The kitchen has an open layout, and is fully equipped with utensils, dishwasher, microwave, full-size gas stove and oven, toaster, waffle-maker, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishes, pots and pans. The living room has two futon couches that can open out to two queen-size beds and a 'chair-and-a-half' that opens into a twin bed for extra sleeping space if needed. The living room has two sets of sliding glass doors that open onto a beautiful wrap-around porch with gorgeous views over rolling hills and forest. A beautiful outdoor natural cedar hot tub that can accommodate 6 people is installed in the deck and overlooks the hills--great to use fall, winter, spring and summer! Outside, there is a small gazebo lovely for breakfast. Two kayaks and snow shoes are available at the house for renters to use. The house has a washer and dryer, BBQ, kitchen has dishwasher, microwave, full-size gas stove and oven, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, dishes, pots and pans. DVD movie-quality Projector System for watching movies in the evenings and a large collection of DVDs. Several DVD rental places in Watkins Glen. TV with basic channels and wi-fi throughout the house. The property has a very large fenced-in area which is ideal if you bring your dog.
Please note that this is a secluded rural area and internet at the house can sometimes be slow. Also, this is a pet-friendly home and therefore may not be suitable for people with severe pet allergies.
Katya was a more than accomodating host and the house was just as described, even better actually. Would definitely like to return next time I visit the area!
The property is second to none. The house is beautiful and comfortable and has everything we could possibly need. The location is central to so much, Watkins Glen, wineries, breweries, and more. We loved the hot tub and hope to be back. We especially hope Katya, the owner, and her fur babies are happy and healthy!
Everything was great!
This location is great for anyone looking for a quiet retreat. The property is set back far enough from the road and is very private. The house is uniquely shaped with a wrap around price and floor to ceiling windows. Highly recommended and would love to stay here in the future.
We really enjoyed this property. I wish we got to utilize it longer! Very unique house and large spaces. Secluded property. Great hot tub and views too. We had great communication with owner.
When we arrived at the property we were surprised by the condition of the driveway...potentially damaging cracks if not careful. Once in the house we were disappointed to find a refrigerator that was not very clean and had expired food in it. There was little room for us to put our groceries in it after we cleaned it. Thankfully we came with cleaning supplies. We also had to dispose of a bag of rice when we saw bugs crawling around in it. While looking around we also found a drawer full of cleaned eggshells....that was surprising. There was quite a bit of dust in the house especially on the fans in the bathrooms and light fixtures. We were warned of the lack of stability of the deck railing but the floor boards could be quite dangerous...there are some cracks in the wood. If you plan on enjoying the deck at night bring flashlights there is little to no light outdoors. Overall we had an enjoyable weekend because we were in good company not because of the property which is a shame. If we paid that much money for a hotel we would have checked out and asked for a refund.
Perfect place for calming your soul. Lots of hiking available or travel to nearby towns for a variety of things to do. Corning glass museum is a great trip and you can make your own glass piece. Evenings are great for family time, food, games and relaxing in the hot tub. If your looking for a hotel like atmosphere this place is not for you. Its a unique home in the quiet of the woods where you can rest your soul from the craziness of the world.
Absolutely loved the house. It is so private and beautiful. Trails are close as well as the wineries. I have lung issues with chemicals but had no problem sitting in the hot tub. It’s just a perfect place to unwind and spend family time together. The games are fun. I just can’t say enough good about the place and I would definitely go back
We've come to this house since 2015.It's comfortable, beautiful, such a thoughtful space and gracious host! We miss it always and are so grateful we have our memories here! Thank you Katya, and Rachel!
Very nice, private home only 10 minutes from Watkins Glen. Big yard that dogs enjoyed running around in. Hiking trials right off of property that are well marked. House is very nice and spacious open concept with lots of windows for natural sunlight. We enjoyed using the hot tub. We were provided with large handout for home with instructions for caring for the house and using home accessories. Overall great stay, and beautiful property.
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