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Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10162 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hector, NY
  • Hector Wine Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Atwater Estate Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Hector

Located in Hector, this cottage is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Bloomer Creek Vineyard and Hector Wine Company. .This cottage is 10 mi (16 km) from Watkins Glen State Park and 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from Keuka Lake.

What's nearby

  • Atwater Estate Vineyards - 5 min drive
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 5 min drive
  • Seneca Harbor - 17 min drive
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 18 min drive
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grist Iron Brewing Company - ‬6 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.

Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake

Oct-April 8 Maximum Occupancy is 8 People With 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plus Sleeping Loft (Main House). Maximum Occupancy May-Sept is 10 People, with the inclusion of the seasonal bunk house, and an additional full bathroom with shower.

We are 'Absolutely Shore' you will love this picturesque, lakeside log home! Whether you appreciate modern comfort or just a relaxing stopover on your upcoming wine tour, Absolutely Shore has it all!

Located on a quiet street with a level lot, you can drive right up to the entry door to unload. The main entry opens up into a spacious great room, with skylights to provide natural lighting and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen is nicely appointed, featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and with plenty of counter space and bar style seating at the island to enjoy snacks or light meals. The stylish dining set enjoys a view of the lake and seats six comfortably or expands up to ten. The living room area is comfortably furnished with two leather sofas and a cable TV with DVD player for enjoying a movie in the evenings. For those that desire the Adirondack feel, a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace is available for comfort in spring and fall. A quick stop at a local stand or gas station for wood will have you enjoying that relaxing heat from the wood-burning fireplace in no time. A bedroom with a queen size bed and full bathroom complete the main floor.

The second level features two additional bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and one with two singles. A full bathroom is located off the hallway, and the sleeping loft overlooking the great room has a queen sofa bed, providing additional sleeping space for guests.

For those looking for more solitude, a charming bunk house situated behind the house features a queen bed as well as a convenient full bath – great for children or adults to enjoy! This is a seasonal bunk house and is available only from May through September.

A covered porch wraps around the south and lakeside of the house, offering plenty of comfortable seating for enjoying meals outdoors and lounging out of the hot summer sun. Just across the quiet service drive is 85 feet of natural, pebble lakefront! The wade-in, gradual entry is ideal for all ages, and a large permanent dock and hoist are provided for guests' use.

Located just a short drive to Watkins Glen and surrounded by wineries, Absolutely Shore is ideally positioned on the east side of Seneca Lake with beautiful sunset views. Easy access to famous Watkins Glen, numerous wineries, small country shops, country stores and great hiking are just a few of the things that make this home a great choice for your next Finger Lakes vacation.

*Note: Bunkhouse With Full Bath Available May-September ONLY. Maximum Occupancy 8 People During October-April And Only 3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Loft And 2 Bathrooms Available During That Time

Occupancy: This property is closely monitored for responsible renting. The maximum occupancy of each home is the number of guests allowed on the premises at any given time. This includes both day and overnight guests.

Note:
1. Smoking is not allowed in any rental property. This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
2. Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in the description.
3. Air conditioning is not available unless listed as an amenity. If available, air conditioning is considered a seasonal amenity and is only available May 15 - October 15.
4. Where pets are allowed it is indicated. Otherwise, pets are not allowed. Homes are not guaranteed allergen-free, even those that do not allow pets.
5. Docking capabilities may vary based on current water levels. Docking is not guaranteed if water levels are low and/or high due to seasonal weather and climate changes.
6. Outdoor amenities, including furniture, watercraft and firepit are not available between October 15 - May 15.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. 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.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

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

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Winery tours 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: 1749 sq ft (162 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

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Absolutely Shore - Adirondack Living on Seneca Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
What a beautiful home! Perfect location to enjoy the lake views, go wine tasting, and just relax. I was so happy that it was still decorated for Christmas as we were looking for a place to spend a few days after the holidays decompressing but still enjoying the break. Be sure to bring ANYthing you'll want to cook with though that's considered a food item. No oil, spices, salt and pepper or saran wrap/foil at all. Probably the most disappointing thing was not realizing that the fireplace was a woodburning one and having no wood there to enjoy it. One of the top reasons I picked this place was to have a fire so to get there and realize that was going to take some effort to achieve was definitely disappointing. I admit that I just assumed since it was a vacation rental it would be a gas fireplace, but nowhere in the listing or things to bring did it say that this property had a wood fireplace and to definitely bring wood. I think we spent well over 100 to go buy wood for our stay so that was frustrating. Also note, that the TVs are not smart TVs so you are limited to watching whatever is on, and you can not choose what to watch from your apps. There was no guide to the remote so figuring that out was challenging for a bit. Our very last day (New Year's Day) there were at least 4-5 duck hunters shooting ducks from the dock beside the house so that was also less than relaxing hearing guns going off all morning, but overall...I'd still come again. With lots of firewood. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Family Gathering
Overall, a lovely home with very comfortable space for our immediate family to gather and relax before the arrival of our 2nd grandchild. Easy access to water for fishing. Equipped with both fire pit and fireplace to enjoy year round. Plenty of space with well appointed kitchen, games, and DVDs. Only regret was that we wished we could have stayed longer or during the warmer weather when we could enjoyed more of what this beautiful home had to offer. It was a wonderful weekend of making memories and we would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond J., Johnstown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Seneca Lake Cabin
The cabin and location is awesome. Things pertaining to the property was as indicated; but the amenities were not. The email we received just prior to arrival stated Premier Property would supply a "starter kit" so we would not be burden with collecting provisions from a grocery store that first night. That was not true. There were no provisions, no leftover anything even condiments, boxed goods, cereal (the usual items left behind) - nothing in the home. Like it was cleared out. Typically, previous renter leave odd stuff. There wasn't even plastic wrap, foil, or baggies. ODD - that there were no kitchen amenties. Fire ring and fireplace - no firewood. (Back yard quest accommdation locked without access key code.) Not disappointed with the location or the structure - but disappointed with the usual and stated expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as portrayed. Beautiful lakeside view.
4 couples stayed the week. Bunk house was used and adequate. House was well stocked with utensils and tableware for a large group. View was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Heaven!
An amazing house, kitchen was incredibly stocked with Calphon , beautiful views, so relaxing to sit on the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cabin on the lake
I can't imagine staying anywhere else. We loved everything about this cabin. Plenty of room for six people. Walk out your door to a private dock, fire pit and stunning views. Very clean, sanitized thick towels, great shower pressure, comfortable inside and out. Ideal location near wineries and restaurants.Modern, spacious and tons of books, games and movies to enjoy. No water toys but rentals not far. We can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home, Beautiful View
The home is beautiful and comfortably furnished. Beautiful view of the lake, nice yard for playing games. We were there early in the season and there was a misunderstanding about whether or not the bunk house was being used that was quickly rectified by the property management company. They were in communication and easy to reach until it was handled. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ab shore
Great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pictures
Our family had a wonderful stay at Absolutely shore. The house was even nicer in person than the pictures. Very clean and cozy. The boys particularly liked being able to have a firepit down by the lake. Mom and Dad really liked having a fire lit inside the beautiful great room. Really a nice experience all around. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacay
From the first splash in the lake to the final paddle around, it was a great multi-generational family vacation. The house was well stocked, and the neighborhood was safe. We loved being able to walk out the front door and walk onto the dock where we could swim, paddle, or fish. Took advantage of hiking Watkins Glen one morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake getaway
Beautiful setting, clean, close to everything. Well stocked, many types of kitchen ware. Amazing view. Loved the dock. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a great location.
Home has a perfect layout for vacationing with a group of friends. Loved the quiet location and sitting on the dock enjoying the lake. Highly recommend this rental and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hector
Great house in a great location. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K., SHAMOKIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cabin!
This place is pretty Awesome. Right on the water, plenty of space, any kitchen item you could possibly need! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter getaway
This house was absolutely beautiful! Very clean, decorated nicely with a spectacular view right on the lake with beautiful sunsets. We all had a great time playing board games & drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace. Our 2 girls (6) & (10) didn’t want to leave. We are already looking into renting for the summer. Great communication with Finger lakes Premier Property very attentive agents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
Everything we expected and more! My mother in law didn't want to leave. We are planning two trips next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul and Debbie V., Dublin OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location
For us the location of the house right on the lake with easy access to the dock was the crowning feature. It had nice seating and a glass of wine made for a delightful sunset experience. The house itself is spacious and nice and worked well for us. ( two couples). The kitchen was well stocked and had nice appliances and room to cook. Our major suggestion is declutter the house. Too much stuff (toss pillows, old lamps, books, vases, etc) take away from the amazing living space and beauty of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D., Williamstown, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin on the lake
Our stay was comfortable and sitting on the dock was wonderful given the unseasonably warm weather we were lucky enough to have. I had read some of the reviews before booking and was a bit unsure, but took a chance and was glad we did. This is not the most luxurious home we have stayed in, but it was clean, comfortable and we would recommend it. We were a party of 4 and I’ll share our experience in the hope it helps others make a decision. Pros: - there were plenty of towels and linens with multiples left in every room. The sheets and towels come wrapped in plastic as a COVID measure, so you have to make your bed. We did not find this off- putting. There are plenty of additional blankets, pillows, etc. in each bedroom closet should they be needed. - Supplies: there was a cute welcome package on the counter that included 1 roll of paper towels, dish soap, a new sponge, 2 dishwasher tablets and 2 kitchen towels. We were also left a complimentary bottle of a locally produced salad dressing. There were extra garbage bags left in all the wastebaskets. The kitchen bags are HUGE and can hold a lot! There were 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. As we were there for only 3 nights, we found all supplies to be ample and satisfactory. We never expect unlimited supplies when renting a home. - in addition to the living room, each bedroom has a TV with cable. The room I stayed in has a smart TV that wasn’t connected to the internet to watch any streaming channels. I connected it :) - the house has great internet and we never had an issue with connectivity. Please note the login information for the network is not correct although the password was. I just clicked on networks until the password worked :) Cons: - there was a note on the counter when we checked in to “not use the upstairs shower for 24 hours” without explanation. There were only 4 of us so this wasn’t a hardship, but an explanation would have been appreciated. We used it after 24 hours and all the plumbing worked perfectly without issue including the dishwasher. - the home could use some updating, but everything was functional. - the queen bedroom and the bathroom upstairs are missing blinds. The curtains could be closed so you have some privacy, but it’s a small, inexpensive fix that makes a difference. Overall, we recommend it for its location and cleanliness. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genesis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxation
The location of the property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely respite
Quiet house for a holiday weekend on the waterfront.

10/10 Excellent

Edgar O., Hamden, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great Chrismast Vacation
We defenetly had a good vacation staying in this cozy cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seneca Lake Family Vacation
A multigenerational family vacation from age 3 to 75. The house was a few steps away from beautiful Seneca Lake with easy access to enjoy the lake life on the dock or shore. Proximity to wineries and nearby waterfalls for hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake house retreat
The place looked exactly as advertised. Kitchen was better equipped than any other place we’ve ever rented. Loved that DVDs and board games were there to borrow. Excellent outdoor seating. Wonderful access to the dock. But we did find out it’s not the place to fish because of some drilling which brought in salt which drove out fish (so save yourself there and don’t pack your gear). Situated in proximity to some great Finger Lakes attractions. All in all, we loved this property and highly recommend it. Lake life is ideal here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Description on where house is located needs to give as much information as possible. We were confused at dark trying to find the house when google said we were there and clearly we weren’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kalpana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location but terrible service.
The Finger Lakes Property Management service is the worst I have ever experienced. I suggest avoiding them, if possible. Here are the details for those who might want them. 1. Got the lock box code after multiple calls. Should have given us touch pad code from the start. 2. They took >24 h to fix a clog in the upstairs bathroom sink. 3. The day after the sink was fixed, it started leaking in the kitchen. So 6 of us were restricted to using a single bathroom sink for 2 days. 4. Provided absolutely minimal cleaning supplies: only 2 dishwasher cleaning tablets and 2 kitchen towels for 6 days of rental for 6 people. When I called to request more kitchen towels, I was told they cannot provide more. 5. Don’t have expect the most basic kitchen supplies such as coffee filters, salt, pepper, etc. Have never experienced this before. 6. On the last morning, we were asked to leave the keys on kitchen counter and we accidentally left one of our backpacks in the house. I called the Property Management people, who indicated that the cleaning lady will arrive in about two hours. When she didn’t, I called again and was told that she was delayed because she had a hard time retrieving the key from a lock box. To cut a long story short, she finally arrived and entered the house using the touch pad lock on the back door (she didn’t need a key and we could have been given the touch pad code to retrieve our bag pack 3.5 h earlier). Moreover, she told us that she was not contacted by Finger Lakes Property Management at all. In fact, she would have come sooner to open the door for us, if she had been contacted. Bottom line: we were fed a lot of lies by the Finger Lakes Property Management Service. This was the final straw that broke the camel’s back. 7. Finally, when I called to complain, it took them 4 days to get a customer care manager to call me back to discuss my issues- unacceptable behavior by a company in hospitality business. Stay away!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019