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Papa`s Paradise: rural home on Waneta Lake with private lakefront, pool table

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10285 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dundee, NY
  • Waneta Lake
    1 min walk
  • Sportsmen Inn
    3 min walk
  • Bath Bus Station
    27 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    55 min drive

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About the area

Dundee

Located in Dundee, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Waneta Lake and 6 minutes from Lamoka Lake. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Watkins Glen State Park and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from McGregor Vineyard.

What's nearby

  • Waneta Lake - 1 min walk
  • Lamoka Lake - 6 min drive
  • Keuka Lake - 14 min drive
  • Keuka Lake Vineyards - 22 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGregor Vineyard - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Weis Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Switzerland Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Leseurre Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snug Harbor - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Papa`s Paradise: rural home on Waneta Lake with private lakefront, pool table

Welcome to Papa`s Paradise, a haven of peace and comfort as you vacation in the Finger Lakes! This lake home is located on the east side of Waneta Lake—a small lake within the Finger Lakes region—within 15 minutes of the village of Watkins Glen and 30 minutes from Corning. The quiet road to the house contributes to the tranquility of the setting, as well as the wildlife you may see from the house. Whether you have a group of two or ten, there`s plenty of room for you to vacation in comfort.

Inside the house you will find a roomy kitchen, with an eat-in island for four and a dining room that seats eight, there’s plenty of indoor seating at meals.   If you still need more space, the attached, large deck provides great overflow space and allows you to enjoy the outdoors in comfort.  The deck has outdoor dining furniture and chairs for seating/dining and is just feet away from the water.  Sunsets are amazing from the deck and enjoying a glass of wine while sitting around the gas fire pit is a wonderful way to end the day.

If the weather doesn`t permit you to use the deck, take advantage of the great room in the middle of the house where you will find comfortable lounge space as well as a pool table.  Also in the upstairs great room/bedroom, there is a flat-screen t.v. along with a DVD player which you can enjoy from the couch.  So bring your favorite DVD`s for those rainy days--there is also a large collection of DVD`s at the house for you to enjoy as well.

Papa`s Paradise is a family home and has had many multi-generational memories made here.  You`ll feel like you`ve taken a step back in time but with all the comforts you need.

The house has an open floor plan with the kitchen open to the dining area and living room.  Several sets of patio doors lead to the deck from the dining room and living room and provide an amazing view of the lake.  The living room has cathedral ceilings and an open stair case to the upstairs, as well as plenty of seating space and the pool table for a good game of pool--with a ping pong table top if you prefer.  There is quite an extensive library of books throughout the house for reading on a rainy day, as well as many board games.

The main floor has an additional sitting room tucked away to one side of the house and just in back of this sitting area is a bedroom with a Queen bed and a full bath with shower and tub.

On the other end of the house, off of the main living room, is a large bedroom (the Primary bedroom) with a king-size bed and an attached full bath with walk-in shower.

Upstairs is a large bedroom/family room with a Queen-size bed and a King size bed.  The large walk-in closet, which is connected to the bedroom, has been turned into a small bedroom of it's own and has a Double bed. There is an attached full bath with a shower off of the large upstairs bedroom.  This bathroom can only be accessed by walking through the bedroom.

The clear view to the west, from the house and deck,  gives you the perfect place to catch the sunset. Use the lawn chairs to relax and watch the lake as you prepare your supper on the deck grill.   Two canoes and paddle boat are provided for you so that you can get around on this peaceful lake.  You will have your own private dock for boating or swimming.

As a guest, you`ll find no lack of things to do around you. There are many places to hike in the nearby area, including Watkins Glen state park.  There are many wineries/breweries around Keuka and Seneca Lake and Corning has a wonderful river walk and street of shops.

*Air conditioning is provided with several mini split wall units in the main living area and upstairs bedroom.
*A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest.

**We ask that renters to be over the age of 25. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with the request that the renting party is over the age of 25.
**No pets or animals allowed at any time. Anyone found to be in violation, will be asked to leave immediately and/or charged an additional fee
**No parties allowed at any time.
**Smoking prohibited except in outdoor areas.
**Parking for 4 vehicles only!
**Guest must comply with maximum occupancy at all times, no exceptions. Only 10 guests allowed.

**Lake conditions are not guaranteed and are non refundable

**Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking

*DOCK USEAGE:
This home has a seasonal dock which is not available for use from October to Mid-May.  Seasonal docks are made for loading/offloading passengers only and cannot be used to secure watercraft overnight or for any length of time.
Guest assumes liability for use of the dock and assumes responsibility and liability for damages done to the dock during their stay, whether the damage is done by their watercraft or the guest themselves.
**Garage is unavailable for guest use

**Seasonal amenities: kayaks and some outdoor furniture are available seasonally and are often available for use from mid-May to October
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, table tennis, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joleen Glick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3068 sq ft (285 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Papa S Paradise On Waneta Lake
Papa`s Paradise on Waneta Lake Dundee
Papa's Paradise family friendly lake home
Papa`s Paradise on Waneta Lake Private vacation home
Papa`s Paradise on Waneta Lake Private vacation home Dundee
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Papa`s Paradise: rural home on Waneta Lake with private lakefront, pool table Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
FLX Family Weekend
The listing matched the house, cleanliness, and great communication with the management company. We enjoyed the sunset and sunrise from this location and watching the fishermen running up and down the lake or trolling in the area. The house was a good size for family to dine together and laugh and play games in the spacious living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahitia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was beautiful and spacious,loved the water front veiw.very clean and everything you needed
Beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is spacious, many beds and space to hang out. The grandkids loved the ping pong/pool table. The rear is right on Lake Waneta. There are kayaks, canoe and paddle boat. The kitchen is very well stocked with utensils for all uses.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family vacation
My husband, myself, and our four year old stayed for three nights in June. My parents and sister came to visit during the day. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Saw ospreys and beavers and water lilies. The lake house is perfect for a family gathering with plenty of space and a wonderful open family room with tv and ping ping table. Beautiful views of the lake from the family room and the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juston L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house does not disappoint
This is a beautiful home on a lovely lakefront property. The pictures are exactly what you get. Though the house is easy more spacious than we were expecting. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LONNIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Nice size, with 2 living rooms. Beautiful view,even the snow was pretty.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location.
The house and property were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly G., Altoona PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Winery trip
Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

judie j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finger Lakes
Perfect location. Loved everything about it!! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home for big family
We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers. The property was perfect for us! The teens loved having the upstairs area all for themselves. The pool table that turns into a ping pong table got a lot of use. So fun to have something to do as a family. The kitchen is well stocked. It had everything we needed. Best part is the amazing deck and view of the lake. We spent the majority of our time there. The paddle boat, canoe and kayaks got a lot of use. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
The house and location provided the prefect space for our family of 9 to celebration our mother/grandmother who passed away 6 months ago. House had everything we needed for cooking meals and enjoying the lake. We spent every night on the deck enjoying the sunsets. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place right on lake
Great VRBO for 3 couples or families. Nice set up. 15-20 minutes from Watkins Glen and wineries Potable water does have a distinct odor make sure to bring bottled water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel L., Philadelphia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Time!
Papa’s Paradise was a wonderful get away!! Beautiful setting with the lake right there! Lots of light from the sliding glass doors and windows. The house had anything and everything you could need. My group definitely wants to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
This was a wonderful home to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday. The house was beautiful and plenty of room for 5 adults and a 4 year old. The beds were all comfortable. Even though the 1 bedroom says it was a closet, it has a window and is comfortable, I was happy with it. The house is well equipped and didn't want for anything. The water is potable, but we were happier with bottled water. The view was spectacular from the deck. We used both the paddle boat and kayaks. Thank you for helping us create wonderful memories during our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Papa Loved Fishing!
Our family had a blast! Small boats with paddles and life jackets was wonderful. The big open room with kitchen was great for our family. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances. We enjoyed the master bedroom - mattress was great. We are actually looking to get one like it. No one liked entering the water from the shore but they figured it out with the boats and our paddle boards. We will probably be back! PS - loved the big picture of the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Lido Beach, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Papas Paradise was Paradise for Our Family
Great property with plenty of space inside and outside to enjoy quality time together. The home is well equipped with spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a well-stocked kitchen, and indoor activities including a ping-pong table, large selection of boardgames, and 2 wonderful livingrooms to kick-back and relax. The peddle-boat, canoes and kyaks along with the outdoor grill, and backyard patio overlooking the lake provided the perfect setting. The one drawback, which we resolved by visiting nearby (13 minute ride) Champlin Park, was that you can’t swim comfortably in the lake. The plant growth in the water, which begins at the shore and extends past the dock, is abundant, and while my son swam out to the middle of the lake surrounded by other family members on the peddleboat and kayak he still found himself swimming up against the plants. Champlin Park in Hammondsport added an extra delight for us ,and the town has great shops, icecream and The Aroma Bakery & Art Cafe, with amazing mediterannean cuisine. If we ever wanted to stay in a home again in the Finger Lakes this will be our go-to!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need is here
Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pat O.

Remembering Dad
Our stay at Papa’s Paradise followed a memorial service for my 95 year old father on his land in Mansfield. Our grown children and their children stayed with us afterwards on Lake Waneta. The lake views were spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed our time outside on the lakeside deck and traversing the lake in kayaks, canoe and paddle boat. The house was spacious however cleaning was not thorough. Refrigerator water dispenser and ice dispenser were not operational. Water pressure in first floor bathroom was extremely weak.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Nothing fancy. Listing said “Laid Back Home”, and that’s what it was for sure! It was comfortable, well stocked, lots of room in the main house for a wheelchair. Great outside atmosphere, deck and so forth. We had an awesome time and there were 7 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Book it!
This was our second time at Papas, and we’d do it again in a heartbeat. It is the perfect low-key location, so many wonderful accommodations, lake front, and much more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location!
There were 8 adults/4 couples and we had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's (60 & over) & Daughter's getaway
Great for family's with children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin L., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness
Waneta getaway
We enjoyed our retired girls getaway. The cottage was comfortable and quite large. Would be great for families. The ping pong table provided some evening entertainment. It is very convenient and close to Penn Yan, Hammondsport, and Watkins Glen. Wineries everywhere. Since we were visiting on weekdays, some restaurants were closed so good to check ahead. A memorable few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
We all loved this beautiful house. The pictures do not do it justice. Very spacious especially for a group of family like we had. Perfect fit for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021