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Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake!

This beautiful chalet hideaway has a vacation atmosphere that provides guests with the tools needed to unwind and enjoy life on Seneca Lake! Named after the calming, babbling brook near the house, Brookside has an appeal all to its own, making it a desirable destination for families and couples who wish to enjoy the famous Seneca Lake Wine Trail.

A long winding gravel drive leads to the lower level parking area. The main entry via sliding glass doors leads into a generously sized family recreation room on the lower level. Designed for hours of entertaining, this area features a bar and pool table as well as cozy living room furniture and a TV for enjoying a game or movie in the evenings. In the rear of the recreation room you will find a full size bed, and half bathroom. The lake view here is incredible and unparalleled, and located just steps from the 6 person hot tub on the patio!

An interior staircase opens into a stunning great room, featuring an oversized sectional sofa, open country kitchen, and dining table with seating for six. Two bedrooms, furnished with two singles each, provide a great place for kids, or can be pushed together to create a King bed. The master bedroom located in the loft is spacious, and offers a queen bed in the room itself and a single bed just in the hallway. When the creek is running, guests can even fall asleep to the beautiful sound of the babbling brook!

A blow up air mattress is located in the laundry room, and guests are welcome to use it to create additional sleeping space.

With over 150 feet of natural, level lakefront reaching out over the point, there is room for a variety of lakefront activities. Children will love the expansive pebble beach, where they can collect shells and skip stones into the lake. Guests that bring a boat can house it safely in the hoist when not in use, and enjoy sunning and even fishing from the large permanent dock. On calms days, a variety of non motorized watercraft are available to enjoy exploring the miles of shoreline and diverse bird population.

Brookside is located just 5 miles from the small town of Dundee, where guests can shop for groceries and purchase gasoline. With Watkins Glen and Geneva on either end of the lake, a variety of area attractions are within a half hour drive. And for the wine lover, Brookside is located right in the middle of Finger Lakes Wine Country, with several outstanding and award winning wineries just minutes away! Be sure to add this property to your "favorite places".

** DRIVEWAY IS STEEP GOING DOWN TO HOUSE. AWD OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE MAY BE NEEDED & IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE WITH A BOAT TRAILER**

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.

Property manager

Finger Lakes Premier Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1584 sq ft (147 sq m)

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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

Property is also known as

Brookside "a Beautiful Chalet Style Getaway Shore Seneca Lake"
Cottage
367789
Brookside "a Beautiful Chalet Style Getaway Shore Seneca Lake"

About the neighborhood

Map
Dundee, NY

What's nearby

  • Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard - 3 min drive
  • Glenora Wine Cellars - 6 min drive
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 18 min drive
  • Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards - 32 min drive
  • Wagner Vineyards - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenora Wine Cellars - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fingerlicks - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scale House Brewery - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Toni's Diner - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Shaw Vineyard, and Villa Bellangelo Winery. Fruit Yard Winery and Starkey's Lookout are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Brookside: A Beautiful Chalet-Style Getaway on the Shore of Seneca Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Beautiful
Great time with family❣️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House Steps from Seneca Lake!!
We had an AMAZING time at the Brookside for a girls’ weekend! We had 6 women in the house and had more than enough space! As a matter of fact, we all discussed coming back WITH the kids (aged 9-18)!! They would have had a blast! Between the hot tub, the fire pit, kayaks, paddle boat, pool table, we always had something to look forward to do! The property is very easily found by following the GPS. The driveway is STEEP. Like STEEP STEEP. Definitely have at bare minimum an AWD vehicle with decent ground clearance. This house is one of the cleanest homes I’ve stayed in! Bathrooms and kitchen were sparkling. The hot tub was very clean and well maintained. Plenty of couch space in the living room area and kitchen. Kitchen nicely equipped with everything you could need. Just an FYI, there is a drip coffee maker, not a keurig. There is also a water cooler (with lots of spare water jugs in laundry room) so there is no need to buy/bottled water. Bring your reusable jugs. All lights/ remotes/ appliances were in great working condition. The basement area has a great speaker/sound system and is where we hung out the most. There’s a mini fridge and a bar with plenty of seating down there. The four recliners around the electric fireplace at night was the perfect ending to a long day. There is plenty of seating on the upper deck to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Plenty of seats at the outdoor bar/grill/patio table/picnic table to eat and enjoy the breathtaking views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved the stay and the property can’t wait to go back !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house
House was clean and came with beautiful views. A lot of space and sleeping accommodations. One con would be the drive way and how it is only mentioned in the welcome packet how steep it truly was. You would need to plan accordingly with a car with all wheel drive. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
April Bachelorette
We came mid April for a bachelorette. This house was gorgeous. The views are incredible and Seneca Lake water was so clear. We were pleased that the outdoor amenities were already available as the listing agent was unsure if they would be. House was big and clean. We did a limo wine tour. Limo could not make it down this driveway- we had to walk up half way which was fine…. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week at Brookside
Brookside is a beautiful lakefront home. It very comfortably housed our extended family of 10. Check in was easy but the lockbox is not even on a door. The owner’s brother is the caretaker and he came over to show me a key under a mat, but the house wasn’t locked anyway. The photos were a bit deceiving as it looks like your gonna be on an island by yourself, when the neighbors are right next door on both sides. The refrigerator leaks water inside and there is a cup and a picture to catch the water. I would recommend the owners to leave a note on the refrigerator or get a new appliance. Signage would be great in every bathroom that the water is non- potable. While we were there the alarm to the septic system went off. I called the management of the property and people came to empty the septic tank. This really should have been taken care of before people are staying at the property. Overall a lovely home with great access to the lake. Just a few things here I would recommend tweaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

christine c.

Great family time at the lake
The house was perfect for our family. We spent lots of time just enjoying the view and the lake. The two decks were great especially if it rains you have cover. The house is close enough for trips to wineries and the state park the only complaint I had was the outdoor furniture and hot tub was not very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Serene
We absolutely loved this house. The whole experience was amazing and the views are incredible. Well stocked, clean and we had every cooking utensils we needed. There was an issue with the air conditioning but the issue was quickly resolved which were thankful for! We would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brookside
Had a wonderful time. Brookside is the perfect lake cabin! Clean, comfortable, cozy and sits right on beautiful lake seneca!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Krysta K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week away
Brookside is located at the perfect place between Watkins Glen and Geneva. The house was wonderful and the neighbors were friendly. We had a great week on Seneca!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brookside
The property was amazing, we totally enjoyed our time at Seneca Lake!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We had a wonderful stay here and would recommend and definitely do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Property managers were excellent. Great location beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

jessica c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, quiet, house was clean.
Lovely spot for a getaway. The house was close to town and had amazing views of Senica lake. The kitchen was nicely stocked with cooking gear. There are three bedrooms. Bed on the landing and weirdly in a closet and in the pool room. It advertises sleeps 10 really sleeps six. Upstairs bathroom needs renovation, plumbing a little wonky but otherwise perfect location and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaysee B.

Best Views
This property offered stunning views from every angle. Waking up to the sunrise over the hills and the crashing of the gleaming lake. Better than I could have ever imagined.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Covid 19 vacation
We wanted a location where we could relax on a lake, cook our own meals, and have minimal crowds. This house fulfilled all of our requirements.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Excellent location! Enjoyed have family get together amidst the pandemic lockdown for months!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
Thank you so much for having us. The house is so organized and supplied with most things you will need. Very comfy and welcoming. We cannot wait to come back. It was better then listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful property! House was incredible!!! Would stay at this house every time I come back to the Finger Lakes! Wish it wasn’t booked all summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing with great views
Beautiful property, lots of stuff for the kids to do. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful fall getaway
Secluded, private and quiet. Just what is needed to unwind. Awesome view of the lake and fall colors that are just starting to dot the hills surrounding Seneca.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019