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Dean Lake House:"Historic Seneca Lake Home"

Dean Lake House:"Historic Seneca Lake Home"

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Overview of Dean Lake House:"Historic Seneca Lake Home"

Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Reading, NY
  • Popular LocationSeneca Harbor14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatkins Glen State Park18 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatkins Glen International10 min drive
  • AirportElmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dean Lake House:"Historic Seneca Lake Home"

Coming for the 2022 rental season - new vinyl plank flooring upstairs!

Welcome to Dean Lake House! Built in 1850, this unique, historic home features large bay windows to accent the outstanding lake view and upscale, modern conveniences. Whether you are touring the wine trail or just looking for a family getaway, this place is for you!

As you enter the main floor, a spiral staircase leads to the second floor and a formal dining room with a beautiful cherry dining set greets you. The kitchen is right off the dining room, providing convenience and plenty of counter space for preparing meals. A small table with seating for 4 overlooks the lake in the breakfast nook. The large living room and separate sitting area offer plenty of lounging space for guests and breathtaking views from the bay windows. The first floor bedroom off the sitting area features a queen bed, serene lake views, and attached bathroom with Jacuzzi tub/shower combo, vanity, and commode.

At the top of the winding staircase is a large bedroom with king bed, lake view, and full size dressing room with his and her closets and a mirrored vanity. Across the hall is a full bathroom with shower/tub combo, commode, and vanity. An additional bedroom at the end of the hall offers a double bed, closet, and limited lake view.

Between the kitchen and dining room is a staircase that leads down to the partially finished basement. Here you will find a fourth bedroom at the end of the stairs, semi private with low ceilings-a perfect space for children to play and has a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleeping. The bedroom leads into a small enclosed area with cabinets and countertops to use for buffet style meals. A half bath is located at the south end of this floor, and an access door from the enclosed porch leads directly out to the partially covered veranda overlooking the lake.

The inviting veranda is perfect for outdoor entertaining. With a length of over 40 feet, there is plenty of room for everyone to gather and enjoy the view from the multiple patio sets. The lakefront expands over 350 feet, and is mostly level with a natural entry. A permanent dock is available for swimming, sunning, or fishing.

Located about a mile from the picturesque town of Watkins Glen, this gem offers all the comforts of home including grocery stores, quaint shops, and award-winning restaurants.

Note: A slow moving freight train passes by daily and crosses below the house.

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: Smoking is not allowed in any rental property.
Homes are not handicap accessible, unless stated in description.
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.
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.
* Outdoor amenities, including furniture/ watercraft/ fire pits are not available between October 15 - May 15 *

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Watkins Glen

Located in Watkins Glen, this cottage is on a lake. The Tasting Room and Seneca Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Glen State Park and Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International.
Map
Reading, NY

What's nearby

  • The Tasting Room - 12 min walk
  • Seneca Harbor - 14 min walk
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 18 min walk
  • Watkins Glen Beach - 2 min drive
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dandy Mini Marts - 11 min drive
  • Burger King - 2 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 2 min drive
  • Jerlando's Pizza - 16 min walk
  • Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - 2 min drive

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a girls trip! 🍷
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dean lake house
Great spot. Needs a few updates. Parking is an issue for this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

denis b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not a Pretty Picture
Unfortunately, due to our age, we could not navigate the narrow staircase and couldn’t take advantage of the upstairs king bed. Taking luggage upstairs is challenging. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small. The house is in area close to a salt factory. Semi trucks drive past the house. Walking over the railroad tracks to get to the dock is difficult. The water next to the dock is littered with debris. The landscaping is weed invested and overgrown, and the outdoor furniture is shabby rusted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Girl’s Weekend
This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was spacious and had a large property to be able to spread out. It’s also within walking distance to downtown/the pier. Beautiful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends weekend
The location was fantastic. Right on the water, 1/2 Mile walk to town. The kitchen was out fitted with just about everything anyone would need. The train coming by was really no big deal. Actually kind of exciting. Parking was a little different, garage was just past the house, plus you cannot park in front of the house. But other then that it was great to have a garage to park in. The bedroom upstairs with the King Bed, was really nice and comfy, the other two bedrooms not so much, a bit firmer of a matress then expected. It could use a pillow topper, could help that problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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