Serenity Zen House on Seneca Lake - Pet Friendly

Penn Yan, New York
$557 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Serenity Zen House is uniquely perched overlooking Seneca Lake. This is the ideal spot for a get-away in the Finger Lakes. There are several excellent wineries within a mile of the house and it is close to all the Finger Lakes attractions. Great for families, couples and groups just looking to get away for a few days of fun. Only 10 minutes from Hobart and William Smith.

There is a large kitchen overlooking the lake. The living room has a gas burning fireplace with a cathedral ceiling and a gorgeous view of the lake.

The master suite features a king size bed and provides an unsurpassed views over the lake. There is a queen size bed in each of the other two guest rooms. Roll-away beds are also available.

There are two modern baths with a tub/shower in the guest bath and a large shower with seat in the master bath.

The home features extensive multi-level decks overlooking the lake,
There is a private beach with access down a set of stairs and the beach has a gentle slope into the lake for wading and swimming.

Located on a town road the home is very easy to access and is conveniently located just 10 miles south of Geneva and 25 miles north of Watkins Glen in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1650 Sq Ft (153 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) 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 : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • David K.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    Great location right on the lake and very quiet having the patio fully fenced was a bonus for the dogs

  • Caitlyn L.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    No complaints! Our stay was great! Very clean and well kept. The fireplace is beautiful and the views were amazing! Want to come back in the summer to enjoy more of what the lake has to offer!

  • Brian J.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    We were so pleased with this home, we came back the next year.

  • Melissa K.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    The location was amazing. Getting to wake up each morning to the sunrise on the lake was perfect. The property was clean, well equipped and a great size for our group. Loved our stay!

  • Mike K.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at Seneca Lake with our dogs. The property is absolutely incredible—spacious, beautiful, and perfectly set up to relax and enjoy the lake. Having the dogs with us made it even better, and they loved it just as much as we did. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back.

  • Liz V.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    The house was great, clean and up to date. Location was perfect with excellent access to the lake and surrounding amenities while still feeling off the beaten path. Home owner was timely and good with communications. I would recommend noting the 2 kayaks available at the house in the amenities. Great to have!

  • Kathleen L.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    We had a great time at this beautiful location. It was our second time staying here. It is very peaceful.

  • RICHARD B.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Nice location and fun times

  • Steve B.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Ample room. Nice location. Big deck and pier. Close to activities. Quiet and secluded. Host was very accommodating.

  • Jody W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Traveled with family and pets. Had a great stay

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    My friends and I had a great time staying for a pre-season long weekend. The house is lovely, there were no crowds at the wineries and the weather was perfect for hiking

  • RICHARD W.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    We had a short tonight stay with rainy weather yet it was still an awesome experience. Would love to come back in the summertime to experience the different activities.

  • Laureen T.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    Enjoyed a lovely stay at this cabin right on Seneca Lake. The view of the sunrise over the lake was just amazing. Beautiful and peaceful location. Plenty of space in the cabin. We cooked and the new stove was great. Fireplace was cozy on cool evenings. We definitely hope to return!

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Excellent location, right on the lake. House has an open type concept & very cozy. Was winter when we stayed, & was warm & enjoyable. Rooms were good size & private. Great house great location, we'd definitely stay here again.

  • Denis L.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    Very accommodating for larger family with pets with fenced in porch, nice access to water/beach with secluding feel.

  • Jeffrey H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    The house is right on the water and has perfect view of the lake. Jim the owner couldn’t be nicer and helpful. Will book again.

  • Brian J.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    This property had everything we wanted and needed in a lake view home! Our host was so helpful. It was an amazing trip.

  • Jeffrey S.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Everything was as described, there were no surprises, and perfect location. Jim was very responsive when our trip was delayed and assisted with two pages of local wineries, places to eat and sights to see. Have already recommended and would definitely stay here again.

  • Steph F.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    This was one of the cleanest VRBO vacation homes we've stayed in. Beautiful views of the lake, amazing outdoor space. House was an easy drive to both Geneva and Penn Yan, our two favorite towns to visit in the Finger Lakes. Was super helpful that both our dogs could come spend the weekend with us and had plenty of space to play.

  • Tate K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    This was perfect for my three boys and our dog. The gated deck and dock were a great place to hang. The house was clean and beds comfortable. Linens etc was all as expected. The dead end street is nice and quiet as well. Would highly recommend.

  • Michelle K.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    My husband, dog, & I stayed here for 4 nights and I wish we had more time because it was wonderful. The house is open, has a nice kitchen, a spacious primary bedroom, & two guest rooms. Everything was organized and clean and check in & out were super easy. Everything was accurate to the listing and photos provided. There's a huge dock as well as a second deck by the water and a little beach area that's perfect for younger kids that want to play rather than swim. By the dock there's a lot of weeds, but if you swim out deeper you can enjoy the water. I'd suggest water shoes as the rocks are slippery but easy to navigate with shoes on. I was a bit worried about the stairs down to the water as I have bad knees, but even I was able to navigate the stairs going slowly. It's the about the same as two flights of stairs in a house. Pretty much everywhere in the house that faces the water has amazing views. There's a nice table and grill on the deck. We had some friends visit for dinner and their two young children had a great time swimming and enjoying the deck. The place is very dog friendly and our dog loved having the freedom to roam inside the house or outside on the enclosed deck. There isn't central AC but the unit in the main area & bedrooms worked great and we were fine on 85 degree days. It is right next to the train tracks and the trains are pretty loud, but they're super short so it never bothered us. I highly recommend the Serenity Zen House!

  • Siobhan n.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at Serenity Zen. The house was in a great location to explore Wineries, Breweries, great restaurants and NY State Parks. We especially enjoyed our time on the deck overlooking Seneca Lake and using the provided kayaks. We plan on coming back!

  • Tim W.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This house was very clean and in a comfortable location. All neighbors were quiet. The multiple decks (including the dock space) were laid out well. All of the basics were there for our use, and the owner was available should we have needed anything. We would stay there again.

  • Rebekah P.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Our family of four visited for a wonderfully long week. Highlights of this property: Beautiful view Easy access to lake Quiet and peaceful on the lake Skipping stone heaven :) House stocked with many amenities we would normally travel with - a big treat! Two bathrooms and a full three bedrooms Lots of space Host communication excellent Close to “other things to do” and restaurants, groceries If you’re visiting for the first time, don’t miss: Watkins Glen trails Sans Dumplings The Spotted Duck Once (one stop unique wine tastings) Amity Coffee Watershed Brewing Black Squirrel Farm tour - native black walnut A drive up and around through Geneva - enjoy the history, walk around, beautiful! Things you might want to know: You still will be in the car, but short drives Wegmans is very helpful to have nearby There is laundry at the house now!!! It is an all-in-one machine, so loads take time. But it is so helpful to have Bring towels for the lake/boats Nearby outfitter will deliver and pick up additional boats - the house has two singles. Ask if they take payment other than cash - or bring enough cash Lake is fantastic for paddling - kayak and SUP time everyday Natural lake bottom, rocks, and vegetation (yay!) - your kids might want water shoes or the like until they adjust The a/c works very well, but bedroom window units can be loud There’s a train! It’s short, and infrequent, but can be loud The kitchen is well-stocked and ready to cook/eat any food you want to bring

  • Cathy W.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We had a great time! The house was immaculate and the property was very pretty and perfect for us!

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Includes taxes and fees
$600+
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